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A visit to the Griffith 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 Griffith Cemetery ...

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

41.1111, -92.5169

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

The Griffith Cemetery is located in Wapello County<2>.

The county seat for Wapello County is located in Ottumwa. Ottumwa lies just to the southeast of the Griffith Cemetery .

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List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 22 that are within 7 miles [11.3 km]<3> of the Griffith Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Chillicothe Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • The Chillicothe Cemetery is located in Wapello County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chillicothe Cemetery
  • Comstock Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • The Comstock Cemetery is located in Wapello County
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  • Williams Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • The Williams Cemetery is located in Wapello County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Williams Cemetery
  • Myrick Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • The Myrick Cemetery is located in Wapello County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Myrick Cemetery
  • Thompson Grave
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • The Thompson Grave is located in Wapello County
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  • Westview Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • The Westview Cemetery is located in Wapello County
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  • Funk Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • The Funk Cemetery is located in Wapello County
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  • Stump Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • The Stump Cemetery is located in Wapello County
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  • Burns Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • The Burns Cemetery is located in Wapello County
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  • Harris Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • The Harris Cemetery is located in Wapello County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harris Cemetery
  • Wilcox Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • The Wilcox Cemetery is located in Wapello County
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  • Columbia Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • The Columbia Cemetery is located in Wapello County
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    • Bowen Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • The Bowen Cemetery is located in Wapello County
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    • Anderson Hill Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • The Anderson Hill Cemetery is located in Wapello County
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    • Funk Family Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • The Funk Family Cemetery is located in Mahaska County
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    • St. Marys Catholic Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Highland Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • The Highland Cemetery is located in Mahaska County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Highland Cemetery
      • The Highland Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Eddyville Cemetery
    • Fall Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
      • The Fall Cemetery is located in Monroe County
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    • Thorpe Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
      • The Thorpe Cemetery is located in Wapello County
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    • Smith Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
      • The Smith Cemetery is located in Wapello County
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    • Chisman Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • The Chisman Cemetery is located in Wapello County
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    • Memorial Lawn Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • The Memorial Lawn Cemetery is located in Wapello County
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For an expanded list with details, please visit our List of cemeteries.

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 27 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Griffith Cemetery.

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

  • Chillicothe
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Chillicothe is located in Wapello County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chillicothe
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 97 people
  • Kirkville
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Kirkville is located in Wapello County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kirkville
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 177 people
  • Keb ‑ Historic
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Keb is located in Wapello County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Keb
  • Dudley
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Dudley is located in Wapello County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dudley
  • Bidwell
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Bidwell is located in Wapello County
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  • Eddyville
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
  • Cedar
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
    • Cedar is located in Mahaska County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar
  • Ottumwa
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
  • Dahlonega
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Dahlonega is located in Wapello County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dahlonega
  • Highland Center
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
    • Highland Center is located in Wapello County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Highland Center
  • Fremont
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
  • Wright
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
    • Wright is located in Mahaska County
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  • Continue List   (15 more) ...
    • Avery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
      • Avery is located in Monroe County
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    • East Ottumwa
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
      • East Ottumwa is located in Wapello County
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    • Exeelsior
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
      • Exeelsior is located in Mahaska County
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    • Givin
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Givin is located in Mahaska County
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    • Blakesburg
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Hedrick
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
      • Hedrick is located in Keokuk County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hedrick
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 743 people
    • Keomah Village
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
      • Keomah Village is located in Mahaska County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Keomah Village
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 99 people
    • Lakonta
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Lakonta is located in Mahaska County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lakonta
    • Agency
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
    • University Park
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
      • University Park is located in Mahaska County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for University Park
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 468 people
    • Cliffland
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Cliffland is located in Wapello County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cliffland
    • Oskaloosa
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Martinsburg
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
      • Martinsburg is located in Keokuk County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Martinsburg
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 107 people
    • Rose Hill
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
      • Rose Hill is located in Mahaska County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rose Hill
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 161 people
    • Beacon
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Beacon is located in Mahaska County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beacon
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 488 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 Griffith Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Wapello County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

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 Griffith Cemetery: