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A visit to the Czech National Cemetery ...

Introduction ...

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

We discovered that his burial plans had changed 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 Czech National Cemetery ...

We are using the following GPS coordinates (latitude and longitude) for the Czech National Cemetery:

41.9569, -91.6557

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

The Czech National Cemetery is located in Linn County<2>.

The county seat for Linn County is located in Cedar Rapids. Cedar Rapids lies just to the north northwest of the Czech National Cemetery .

Open a Google Map centered on the Czech National Cemetery.

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 25 that are within 8 miles [12.9 km]<3> of the Czech National Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Baker Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • The Baker Cemetery is located in Linn County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Baker Cemetery
  • St. Johns Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • The St. Johns Cemetery is located in Linn County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for St. Johns Cemetery
  • Oak Hill Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • The Oak Hill Cemetery is located in Linn County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Hill Cemetery
  • St. George Orthodox Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • The St. George Orthodox Cemetery is located in Linn County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for St. George Orthodox Cemetery
    • The St. George Orthodox Cemetery has also been known as:
    • St. George Cemetery
  • Syrian Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • The Syrian Cemetery is located in Linn County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Syrian Cemetery
  • Williams Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • The Williams Cemetery is located in Linn County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Williams Cemetery
  • Mt. Calvary Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • The Mt. Calvary Cemetery is located in Linn County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mt. Calvary Cemetery
    • The Mt. Calvary Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Kenwood Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #95519 <5>
  • Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • The Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery is located in Linn County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery
    • The Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Cedar Memorial Cemetery
    • Cedar Park Memorial Cemetery
  • Shiloh Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • The Shiloh Cemetery is located in Linn County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shiloh Cemetery
  • Buffalo Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • The Buffalo Cemetery is located in Linn County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buffalo Cemetery
  • Western Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • The Western Cemetery is located in Linn County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Western Cemetery
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Western Cemetery is located less than 2 miles<3> to the northeast of Western.
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #96650 <5>
  • Buresh Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • The Buresh Cemetery is located in Linn County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buresh Cemetery
  • Continue List   (13 more) ...
    • Oakshade Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • The Oakshade Cemetery is located in Linn County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oakshade Cemetery
    • Truhlar Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • The Truhlar Cemetery is located in Linn County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Truhlar Cemetery
    • Rogers Grove Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • The Rogers Grove Cemetery is located in Linn County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rogers Grove Cemetery
    • Campbell Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • The Campbell Cemetery is located in Linn County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Campbell Cemetery
    • Robins Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
      • The Robins Cemetery is located in Linn County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Robins Cemetery
    • Morrison Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
      • The Morrison Cemetery is located in Linn County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Morrison Cemetery
    • Spring Grove Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
      • The Spring Grove Cemetery is located in Linn County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spring Grove Cemetery
    • Sisley Grove Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • The Sisley Grove Cemetery is located in Linn County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sisley Grove Cemetery
    • Fairfax Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • The Fairfax Cemetery is located in Linn County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairfax Cemetery
    • Anderson Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
      • The Anderson Cemetery is located in Johnson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Anderson Cemetery
      • The Anderson Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Swisher Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #94166 <5>
    • Shueyville Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Sulek Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Martin Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • The Martin Cemetery is located in Linn County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Martin Cemetery

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 22 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Czech National Cemetery.

We've listed the following communities based on their distance from Czech National Cemetery, with the nearest first:

  • Cedar Rapids
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
  • Lincolnway Village
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Lincolnway Village is located in Linn County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lincolnway Village
  • Cedar Hills
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Cedar Hills is located in Linn County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Hills
  • Grand View Village
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Grand View Village is located in Linn County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grand View Village
  • Louisa
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Louisa is located in Linn County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Louisa
  • Fairfax
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
  • Hiawatha
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
  • Western
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Western is located in Linn County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Western
  • Ely
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Ely is located in Linn County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ely
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,382 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ely <6>
  • Bertram
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Bertram is located in Linn County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bertram
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 278 people
  • Marion
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
  • Covington
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Covington is located in Linn County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Covington
  • Continue List   (10 more) ...
    • Sunset Village
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • Sunset Village is located in Linn County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunset Village
    • Shueyville
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
      • Shueyville is located in Johnson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shueyville
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 655 people
    • Squaw Creek Village
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Squaw Creek Village is located in Linn County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Squaw Creek Village
    • Swisher
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
    • Robins
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
      • Robins is located in Linn County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Robins
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,570 people
    • Cou Falls
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
      • Cou Falls is located in Johnson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cou Falls
    • Walford
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Walford is located in Linn County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Walford
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,436 people
    • Toddville
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
    • Palo
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
    • Atkins
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)

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 Czech National Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Linn County.

More information can be found on our list of Local Newspapers for The Czech National Cemetery.

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we start with the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These helpful 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 Czech National Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Iowa:
  • Pages specific to Linn County:
  • Genealogy information for nearby counties:
  • Cemetery Information and Directories:

    • 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 Czech National Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #2046830  (Czech National Cemetery)
      • Note: In 2021, GNIS record #2046830 was archived by the USGS. It is no longer maintained by the USGS, nor can it be retrieved from their website. In the past, the GNIS record contained the following information:
      • BGN Class: cemetery
      • County: Linn
      • Est. Elev: 235 (in feet)
      • Topo Map Name: Cedar Rapids South
      • Location given for Czech National Cemetery:
      • Lat: 41.9569464     Lon: -91.6557344
      • Open a Google Map centered on the above location.

    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 Linn, 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- Czech National Cemetery) to Point B. In other words: 'As the crow flies'.
    <4>While we have an extensive database of cemeteries (with over 200,000 entries), be assured that it's not complete and we're still searching for cemeteries to add.
    <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.