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A visit to the Derby Cemetery ...


The location of the Derby Cemetery has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<1>


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 Derby Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   40.9575°   (40° 57' 27")

Lon:   -92.9566°   (-92° 57' 23")

The Derby Cemetery is located in Monroe County<2>.

The county seat for Monroe County is located in Albia. Albia lies 9 miles [14.5 km]<3> to the east northeast of the Derby Cemetery .

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we like to start with the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These professional and volunteer 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 Derby Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Iowa:
  • Pages specific to Monroe County:
  • Genealogy information for nearby counties:
  • Cemetery Information and Directories:
  • About the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church ...
    • Although we don't have a link to the Derby Cemetery itself, you might be curious about the African Methodist Episcopal Church. See their website at:
    • The African Methodist Episcopal Church

    • List of neighboring communities ...

    The following 26 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Derby Cemetery.

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

    • Iconium
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Iconium
      • Iconium is located in Appanoose County
    • Melrose
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Moravia
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Albia
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Walnut City
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Walnut City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Walnut City
      • Walnut City is located in Appanoose County
    • Darbyville
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Darbyville
      • Darbyville is located in Appanoose County
    • Confidence
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Confidence
      • Confidence is located in Wayne County
    • Rathbun
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rathbun have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rathbun
      • Rathbun is located in Appanoose County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 72 people
    • Mystic
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mystic have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mystic
      • Mystic is located in Appanoose County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 410 people
    • Clarkdale
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clarkdale
      • Clarkdale is located in Appanoose County
    • Lovilia
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lovilia have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lovilia
      • Lovilia is located in Monroe County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 516 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lovilia <4>
    • Russell
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Russell have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Russell
      • Russell is located in Lucas County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 531 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Russell <4>
    • Continue List   (14 more) ...
      • Brazil
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brazil
        • Brazil is located in Appanoose County
      • Plano
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Plano have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Plano
        • Plano is located in Appanoose County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 67 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Plano <4>
      • Avery
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Avery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Avery
        • Avery is located in Monroe County
      • Hamilton
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hamilton
        • Hamilton is located in Marion County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 135 people
      • Sunshine
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunshine
        • Sunshine is located in Appanoose County
      • Marysville
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marysville
        • Marysville is located in Marion County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 68 people
      • Jerome
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jerome have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jerome
        • Jerome is located in Appanoose County
      • Centerville
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Centerville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Centerville
        • Centerville is located in Appanoose County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 5,414 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Centerville <4>
      • Udell
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Udell
        • Udell is located in Appanoose County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 44 people
      • Unionville
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Unionville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Unionville
        • Unionville is located in Appanoose County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 95 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Unionville <4>
      • Blakesburg
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)
      • Indiana
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indiana
        • Indiana is located in Marion County
      • Promise City
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Promise City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Promise City
        • Promise City is located in Wayne County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 110 people
      • Bussey
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bussey
        • Bussey is located in Marion County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 406 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 Derby Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Monroe County.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 22 that are within 8 miles [12.9 km] of the Derby Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Brandon Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Brandon Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Brandon Cemetery is located in Monroe County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Brandon Cemetery
    • Mt. Carmel Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Carmel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mt. Carmel Cemetery is located in Monroe County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Carmel Cemetery
    • Inghram Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Inghram Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Inghram Cemetery is located in Monroe County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Inghram Cemetery
    • St. Patricks Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Patricks Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The St. Patricks Cemetery is located in Monroe County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Patricks Cemetery
    • Georgetown Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Georgetown Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Georgetown Cemetery is located in Monroe County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Georgetown Cemetery
    • Grady Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Grady Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Grady Cemetery is located in Monroe County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Grady Cemetery
    • Iconium Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • The Iconium Cemetery is located in Appanoose County
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Iconium Cemetery is a large cemetery that is located in Iconium.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Iconium Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #989607 <6>
    • Welch Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Welch Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Welch Cemetery is located in Monroe County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Welch Cemetery
    • Babb Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Babb Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Babb Cemetery is located in Monroe County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Babb Cemetery
    • Manley Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Manley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Manley Cemetery is located in Monroe County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Manley Cemetery
    • Melrose Methodist Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Melrose Methodist Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Melrose Methodist Cemetery is located in Monroe County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Melrose Methodist Cemetery
    • Mt. Calvary Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Calvary Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mt. Calvary Cemetery is located in Monroe County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Calvary Cemetery
    • Continue List   (10 more) ...
      • Salem Brethren Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
        • The Salem Brethren Cemetery is located in Appanoose County
        • The Salem Brethren Cemetery has also been known as:
        • Salem Cemetery
        • Salem United Brethren Cemetery
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Salem Brethren Cemetery
        • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2303744 <6>
      • Piper Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Piper Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Piper Cemetery is located in Monroe County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Piper Cemetery
      • Prather Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Prather Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Prather Cemetery is located in Monroe County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Prather Cemetery
      • Milledgeville Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Milledgeville Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Milledgeville Cemetery is located in Appanoose County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Milledgeville Cemetery
      • Mt. Pleasant Cemetery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Mt. Pleasant Cemetery is located in Monroe County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery
      • Brushy Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Brushy Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Brushy Cemetery is located in Appanoose County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Brushy Cemetery
      • Antioch Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Antioch Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Antioch Cemetery is located in Appanoose County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Antioch Cemetery
      • Fleenor Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fleenor Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Fleenor Cemetery is located in Appanoose County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fleenor Cemetery
      • Enix Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Enix Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Enix Cemetery is located in Monroe County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Enix Cemetery
      • Hiteman Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hiteman Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Hiteman Cemetery is located in Monroe County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hiteman Cemetery

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

    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 Derby Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #1823315  (Derby Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #1823315 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: Iconium
      • County: Monroe         Elev: 299
      • Location given for GNIS #1823315 (Derby Cemetery)

    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 Monroe, 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 Derby Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 40.9575, Longitude: -92.9566       In this case, the coordinates for the Derby Cemetery have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
    <4>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
    <5>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.
    <6>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.




 

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