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A visit to the Big Grove Cemetery ...

Introduction ...

Since our focus is on geography, we don't have burial or interment information. Nor do we have any contact information for the Big Grove Cemetery. For information of that nature, we suggest the Find-A-Grave <1> website: The Big Grove Cemetery (FG ID #94267)

Note: We have organized the cemeteries in our Gazetteer based on a problem that we had while working on our own genealogy. Without specifying the cemeteries involved, we found an ancestor that we believed to have been buried in one cemetery was actually buried elsewhere.

We discovered that his burial had been refused at the last moment and the family had scrambled to make new arrangements. By looking at nearby cemeteries, the surrounding communities and in newspapers of the period, we were finally able to locate his burial site.

Should you find yourself in the same situation, we hope that our Gazetteer helps you discover your lost ancestor.

The Location of the Big Grove Cemetery ...

We are using the following GPS coordinates (latitude and longitude) for the Big Grove Cemetery

Lat:   42.1087°   (42° 6' 31")

Lon:   -92.0870°   (-92° 5' 13")

The Big Grove Cemetery is located in Benton County<2>.

The county seat for Benton County is located in Vinton. Vinton lies just to the northeast of the Big Grove Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 21 that are within 9 miles [14.5 km]<3> of the Big Grove Cemetery.<4>

We've listed the following cemeteries based on their distance from Big Grove Cemetery, with the nearest first.

  • Indian Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Indian Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Indian Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Indian Cemetery is located in Benton County
  • Garrison Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Garrison Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Garrison Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Garrison Cemetery is located in Benton County
  • Bellar Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bellar Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bellar Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Bellar Cemetery is located in Benton County
  • LaRue Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the LaRue Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the LaRue Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The LaRue Cemetery is located in Benton County
  • St. Marys Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Marys Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Marys Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The St. Marys Cemetery is located in Benton County
  • Maplewood Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Maplewood Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Maplewood Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Maplewood Cemetery is located in Benton County
  • Carlisle Grove Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Carlisle Grove Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Carlisle Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Carlisle Grove Cemetery is located in Benton County
  • Bishop Grove Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bishop Grove Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bishop Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Bishop Grove Cemetery is located in Benton County
  • East Eden Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
  • First Eden Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the First Eden Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the First Eden Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The First Eden Cemetery is located in Benton County
  • United Brethren Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the United Brethren Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the United Brethren Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The United Brethren Cemetery is located in Benton County
  • Evergreen Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
  • Continue List   (9 more) ...
    • Bender Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bender Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bender Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Bender Cemetery is located in Benton County
    • Plum Grove Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Plum Grove Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Plum Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Plum Grove Cemetery is located in Benton County
    • Pratt Creek Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pratt Creek Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pratt Creek Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Pratt Creek Cemetery is located in Benton County
    • Pettit Hill Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pettit Hill Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pettit Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Pettit Hill Cemetery is located in Benton County
    • Greenwall Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Greenwall Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Greenwall Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Greenwall Cemetery is located in Benton County
    • Urmy Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Urmy Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Urmy Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Urmy Cemetery is located in Benton County
    • Gnagy Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gnagy Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gnagy Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Gnagy Cemetery is located in Benton County
    • Salem Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Salem Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Salem Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Salem Cemetery is located in Benton County
    • St. Johns Lutheran Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Johns Lutheran Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Johns Lutheran Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The St. Johns Lutheran Cemetery is located in Benton County

For an expanded list with details, please visit our List of cemeteries.

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 25 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Big Grove Cemetery.

We've listed the following communities based on their distance from Big Grove Cemetery, with the nearest first.

  • Garrison
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Garrison have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Garrison
    • Garrison is located in Benton County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 355 people
  • Vinton
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
  • Van Horne
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
  • Benton City ‑ Historic
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Benton City have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Benton City
    • Benton City is located in Benton County
  • Keystone
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Keystone have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Keystone
    • Keystone is located in Benton County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 615 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Keystone <6>
  • Newhall
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Newhall have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Newhall
    • Newhall is located in Benton County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 846 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Newhall <6>
  • Mount Auburn
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mount Auburn have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Auburn
    • Mount Auburn is located in Benton County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 144 people
  • Shellsburg
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
  • Dysart
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dysart have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dysart
    • Dysart is located in Tama County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,311 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Dysart <6>
  • Elberon
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elberon have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elberon
    • Elberon is located in Tama County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 188 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Elberon <6>
  • Blairstown
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Blairstown have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blairstown
    • Blairstown is located in Benton County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 653 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Blairstown <6>
  • Urbana
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Urbana have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Urbana
    • Urbana is located in Benton County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,498 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Urbana <6>
  • Continue List   (13 more) ...
    • Luzerne
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
    • Atkins
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Atkins have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Atkins
      • Atkins is located in Benton County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,978 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Atkins <6>
    • Brandon
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
    • Irving
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Irving. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Irving
      • Irving is located in Benton County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Irving
      • From the Big Grove Cemetery to Irving
    • Watkins
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
    • La Porte City
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
    • Palo
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Palo have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Palo
      • Palo is located in Linn County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,075 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Palo <6>
    • Norway
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Norway have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Norway
      • Norway is located in Benton County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 528 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Norway <6>
    • Center Point
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Center Point have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Center Point
      • Center Point is located in Linn County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,560 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Center Point <6>
    • Spencers Grove
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Clutier
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clutier have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clutier
      • Clutier is located in Tama County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 203 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Clutier <6>
    • Vining
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Belle Plaine
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)

For the full list of neighboring communities with details, please visit our extended List of Communities.

Nearby communities with newspapers ...

The following communities are those where newspapers have been published and are located in the vicinity of the Big Grove Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Benton County.

More information can be found on our list of Local Newspapers for The Big Grove Cemetery.

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we first turn to the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These websites offer the information directly or else point to where you can find it. Their websites are open to everyone.

To help you get started, the following links will take you to the pages that might help with the Big Grove Cemetery:

Miscellaneous References and Mentions ...

Our approach is to add the name of a cemetery whenever we see it mentioned - usually from newspapers, old books and maps. Typically we have little information to start with, but we continue to add detail as we find it.

We've created the following list to keep track of the sources that we found useful for the Big Grove Cemetery:

  • Referenced Find-A-Grave Entry:  #94267

The official website for State of Iowa: https://www.iowa.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.
<2>If you're interested in how the shape of Iowa's counties, including Benton, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
<3>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- ) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point at the Big Grove Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 42.1087, Longitude: -92.0870    
<4>While we have an extensive database of cemeteries (with over 200,000 entries), you can be assured that it's not complete and our list will be missing cemeteries.
<5>The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
<6>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<7>An 'estimated' location is one where we have been given GPS coordinates, but are unable to verify the accuracy of those coordinates. That said, we have some confidence that we have placed the marker near the actual location. A typical reason for being unable to verify a location is that it might be on private property or maybe historic and gone without an obvious trace.




 

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