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A visit to the Clay Township Cemetery ...

Introduction ...

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 Clay Twp. Cemetery ...

Note: The GPS location that we are using for the Clay Twp. Cemetery can be traced back to the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS)<1>

We are using the following GPS coordinates (latitude and longitude) for the Clay Twp. Cemetery

Lat:   41.5639°   (41° 33' 50")

Lon:   -95.0889°   (-95° 5' 20")

The Clay Twp. Cemetery is located in Shelby County<2>.

The county seat for Shelby County is located in Harlan. Harlan lies 13 miles [20.9 km]<3> to the west northwest of the Clay Twp. Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 20 that are within 11 miles [17.7 km] of the Clay Twp. Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Carlsen - Larsen Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Carlsen - Larsen Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Carlsen - Larsen Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Carlsen - Larsen Cemetery is located in Shelby County
  • Elk Horn Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Elk Horn Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Elk Horn Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Elk Horn Cemetery is located in Shelby County
  • Oakfield Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oakfield Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Oakfield Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Oakfield Cemetery is located in Audubon County
  • Monroe Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Monroe Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Monroe Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Monroe Cemetery is located in Shelby County
  • Immanuel Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Immanuel Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Immanuel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Immanuel Cemetery is located in Audubon County
  • Oak Hill Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
  • Bethlehem Lutheran Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bethlehem Lutheran Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bethlehem Lutheran Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Bethlehem Lutheran Cemetery is located in Shelby County
  • Brighton Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Brighton Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Brighton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Brighton Cemetery is located in Cass County
  • St. Johns Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Johns Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Johns Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The St. Johns Cemetery is located in Audubon County
  • Adventist Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Adventist Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Adventist Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Adventist Cemetery is located in Audubon County
  • Seventh-day Adventist Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Seventh-day Adventist Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Seventh-day Adventist Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Seventh-day Adventist Cemetery is located in Audubon County
  • Folck Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Folck Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Folck Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Folck Cemetery is located in Shelby County
  • Continue List   (8 more) ...
    • Altamont Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Altamont Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Altamont Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Altamont Cemetery is located in Shelby County
    • Walnut Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Walnut Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Walnut Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Walnut Cemetery is located in Pottawattamie County
    • Merrills Grove Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Merrills Grove Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Merrills Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Merrills Grove Cemetery is located in Shelby County
    • Bowmans Grove
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bowmans Grove
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bowmans Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Bowmans Grove is located in Shelby County
    • Walnut Catholic Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Walnut Catholic Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Walnut Catholic Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Walnut Catholic Cemetery is located in Pottawattamie County
    • Lorah Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lorah Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lorah Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Lorah Cemetery is located in Cass County
    • Oakfield Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
    • Lee Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lee Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lee Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Lee Cemetery is located in Shelby County

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 24 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Clay Twp. Cemetery.

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

  • Elk Horn
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elk Horn have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elk Horn
    • Elk Horn is located in Shelby County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 601 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Elk Horn <6>
  • Kimballton
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
  • Marne
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
  • Walnut
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Walnut have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Walnut
    • Walnut is located in Pottawattamie County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 768 people
  • Brayton
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
  • Exira
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Exira have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Exira
    • Exira is located in Audubon County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 775 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Exira <6>
  • Sycamore Village
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sycamore Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sycamore Village
    • Sycamore Village is located in Cass County
  • Hamlin
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hamlin have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hamlin
    • Hamlin is located in Audubon County
  • Atlantic
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Atlantic have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Atlantic
    • Atlantic is located in Cass County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 6,513 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Atlantic <6>
  • Fiscus
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fiscus have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fiscus
    • Fiscus is located in Audubon County
  • Corley
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Corley
    • Corley is located in Shelby County
  • Avoca
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Avoca have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Avoca
    • Avoca is located in Pottawattamie County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,537 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Avoca <6>
  • Continue List   (12 more) ...
    • Grove City ‑ Historic
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grove City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grove City
      • Grove City is located in Cass County
    • Audubon
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Harlan
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Kirkman
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kirkman have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kirkman
      • Kirkman is located in Shelby County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 61 people
    • Wiota
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wiota have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wiota
      • Wiota is located in Cass County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 107 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Wiota <6>
    • Irwin
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Irwin have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Irwin
      • Irwin is located in Shelby County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 308 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Irwin <6>
    • Ross
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ross
      • Ross is located in Audubon County
    • Lewis
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
    • Hancock
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hancock have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hancock
      • Hancock is located in Pottawattamie County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 196 people
    • Norway Center
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Norway Center
      • Norway Center is located in Cass County
    • Anita
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Anita have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Anita
      • Anita is located in Cass County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 898 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Anita <6>
    • Tennant
      (18 miles [29 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tennant
      • Tennant is located in Shelby County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 63 people

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 Clay Twp. Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Shelby County.

More information can be found on our list of Local Newspapers for The Clay Twp. Cemetery.

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

  • Anita
    • Anita lies 18 miles [29 km]<3> to the East Southeast (ESE) of the Clay Twp. Cemetery.
    • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Anita.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Anita
  • Atlantic
  • Audubon
  • Avoca
    • Avoca lies 13 miles [20.9 km]<3> to the West Southwest (WSW) of the Clay Twp. Cemetery.
    • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Avoca.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Avoca
  • Exira
  • Hancock
  • Harlan
    • Harlan lies 13 miles [20.9 km]<3> to the West Northwest (WNW) of the Clay Twp. Cemetery.
    • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Harlan.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harlan
  • Irwin
    • Irwin lies 16 miles [25.7 km]<3> to the North Northwest (NNW) of the Clay Twp. Cemetery.
    • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Irwin.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Irwin
  • Kimballton
  • Lewis
  • Marne
  • Shelby
  • Walnut

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we begin with 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 Clay Twp. 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 Clay Twp. Cemetery:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #463376  (Clay Township Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #463376 has been archived by the USGS. It is no longer maintained by the USGS, nor can it be retrieved from their website.
    • Class: cemetery         Map Name: Elk Horn
    • County: Shelby         Elev: 409
    • Location given for GNIS #463376 (Clay Township Cemetery)

The official website for Shelby County: www.shco.org/

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

Footnotes ...

<1>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.
<2>If you're interested in how the shape of Iowa's counties, including Shelby, 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' distance. A straight line distance ignores things 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 Clay Twp. Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 41.5639, Longitude: -95.0889       In this case, the coordinates for the Clay Twp. Cemetery have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<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 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.
<6>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.




 

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