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A visit to the Holy Cross Cemetery ...


The location of the Holy Cross 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 Holy Cross Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   43.3041°   (43° 18' 14")

Lon:   -92.2199°   (-92° 13' 11")

The Holy Cross Cemetery is located in Howard County<2>.

The county seat for Howard County is located in Cresco. Cresco lies just to the northeast of the Holy Cross 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 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 Holy Cross Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Iowa:
  • Pages specific to Howard 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 Holy Cross 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 25 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Holy Cross Cemetery.

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

    • Vernon Springs
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vernon Springs
      • Vernon Springs is located in Howard County
    • Davis Corners
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Davis Corners
      • Davis Corners is located in Howard County
    • Cresco
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Protivin
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Lime Springs
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
    • Elma
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
    • Ridgeway
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
    • Alta Vista
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Alta Vista have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alta Vista
      • Alta Vista is located in Chickasaw County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 248 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Alta Vista <4>
    • Forest City ‑ Historic
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest City
      • Forest City is located in Howard County
    • Kendallville
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kendallville
      • Kendallville is located in Winneshiek County
    • Chester
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Florenceville
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Florenceville
      • Florenceville is located in Howard County
    • Continue List   (13 more) ...
      • Granger
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Granger have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Granger
        • Granger is located in Fillmore County (MN)
      • Spillville
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Deerfield
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Deerfield have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Deerfield
        • Deerfield is located in Chickasaw County
      • North Washington
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for North Washington have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Washington
        • North Washington is located in Chickasaw County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 137 people
      • Lawler
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lawler have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lawler
        • Lawler is located in Chickasaw County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 422 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lawler <4>
      • Navan
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Navan have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Navan
        • Navan is located in Winneshiek County
      • Jackson Junction
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jackson Junction have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jackson Junction
        • Jackson Junction is located in Winneshiek County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 54 people
      • Bluffton
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bluffton
        • Bluffton is located in Winneshiek County
      • New Hampton
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Hampton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Hampton
        • New Hampton is located in Chickasaw County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,382 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for New Hampton <4>
      • Riceville
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Riceville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riceville
        • Riceville is located in Howard County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 762 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Riceville <4>
      • Fort Atkinson
        (18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)
      • Waucoma
        (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Calmar
        (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Calmar have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Calmar
        • Calmar is located in Winneshiek County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 934 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Calmar <4>

    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 Holy Cross Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Howard County.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 27 that are within 11 miles [17.7 km] of the Holy Cross Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Howard Center Twp. Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Howard Center Twp. Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Howard Center Twp. Cemetery is located in Howard County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Howard Center Twp. Cemetery
    • Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery is located in Howard County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery
    • New Oregon Twp. Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the New Oregon Twp. Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The New Oregon Twp. Cemetery is located in Winneshiek County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the New Oregon Twp. Cemetery
    • New Oregon Twp. Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the New Oregon Twp. Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The New Oregon Twp. Cemetery is located in Howard County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the New Oregon Twp. Cemetery
    • Calvary Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Calvary Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Calvary Cemetery is located in Howard County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Calvary Cemetery
    • Saude Lutheran Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Saude Lutheran Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Saude Lutheran Cemetery is located in Chickasaw County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Saude Lutheran Cemetery
    • Maple Leaf Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Maple Leaf Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Maple Leaf Cemetery is located in Howard County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Maple Leaf Cemetery
    • Sargeant Farm Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sargeant Farm Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Sargeant Farm Cemetery is located in Chickasaw County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sargeant Farm Cemetery
    • Jerico Lutheran Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jerico Lutheran Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Jerico Lutheran Cemetery is located in Chickasaw County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jerico Lutheran Cemetery
    • St. Patricks Catholic Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Patricks Catholic Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The St. Patricks Catholic Cemetery is located in Chickasaw County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Patricks Catholic Cemetery
    • Holy Trinity Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Holy Trinity Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Holy Trinity Cemetery is located in Howard County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Holy Trinity Cemetery
    • Ladwig Farm Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ladwig Farm Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Ladwig Farm Cemetery is located in Winneshiek County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ladwig Farm Cemetery
    • Continue List   (15 more) ...
      • South Kratz Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the South Kratz Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The South Kratz Cemetery is located in Winneshiek County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the South Kratz Cemetery
      • St. Johns Lutheran Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Johns Lutheran Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The St. Johns Lutheran Cemetery is located in Winneshiek County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Johns Lutheran Cemetery
      • German Methodist Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the German Methodist Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The German Methodist Cemetery is located in Winneshiek County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the German Methodist Cemetery
      • Ryan Farm Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ryan Farm Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Ryan Farm Cemetery is located in Winneshiek County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ryan Farm Cemetery
      • Oak Lawn Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Oak Lawn Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Oak Lawn Cemetery is located in Howard County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oak Lawn Cemetery
      • United Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the United Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The United Cemetery is located in Winneshiek County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the United Cemetery
      • Phillips Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Phillips Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Phillips Cemetery is located in Howard County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Phillips Cemetery
      • Pleasant Hill Cemetery
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pleasant Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Pleasant Hill Cemetery is located in Howard County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pleasant Hill Cemetery
      • Saratoga Twp. Cemetery
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Saratoga Twp. Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Saratoga Twp. Cemetery is located in Howard County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Saratoga Twp. Cemetery
      • Saratoga Twp. Cemetery
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Saratoga Twp. Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Saratoga Twp. Cemetery is located in Howard County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Saratoga Twp. Cemetery
      • Yankee Cemetery
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Yankee Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Yankee Cemetery is located in Chickasaw County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Yankee Cemetery
      • Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery is located in Chickasaw County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
      • Sacred Heart Cemetery
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sacred Heart Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Sacred Heart Cemetery is located in Chickasaw County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sacred Heart Cemetery
      • Bohemian National Cemetery
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bohemian National Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Bohemian National Cemetery is located in Winneshiek County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bohemian National Cemetery
      • Ridgeway Cemetery
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ridgeway Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Ridgeway Cemetery is located in Winneshiek County
        • The Ridgeway Cemetery has also been known as:
        • Ridgeway Community Cemetery
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ridgeway 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 Holy Cross Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #457576  (Holy Cross Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #457576 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: Cresco SW
      • County: Howard         Elev: 384
      • Location given for GNIS #457576 (Holy Cross 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 Howard, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
    <3>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' 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 Holy Cross Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 43.3041, Longitude: -92.2199       In this case, the coordinates for the Holy Cross 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.




 

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