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A visit to the Holy Rosary 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 Holy Rosary Cemetery ...

Note: The GPS location that we are using for the Holy Rosary 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 Holy Rosary Cemetery

Lat:   42.2942°   (42° 17' 39")

Lon:   -90.6254°   (-90° 37' 31")

The Holy Rosary Cemetery is located in Jackson County<2>.

The county seat for Jackson County is located in Maquoketa. Maquoketa lies 15 miles [24.1 km]<3> to the south of the Holy Rosary Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 22 that are within 8 miles [12.9 km] of the Holy Rosary Cemetery.<4>

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

  • St. Theresa Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
  • Bethel Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bethel Cemetery
    • The Bethel Cemetery is located in Dubuque County
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Bethel Cemetery is located less than 2 miles<3> to the south of Zwingle.
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #94252 <5>
  • Zwingle Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Zwingle Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Zwingle Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Zwingle Cemetery is located in Dubuque County
  • Dorr Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dorr Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dorr Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Dorr Cemetery is located in Jackson County
  • Barnholdt / Dorr Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Barnholdt / Dorr Cemetery
    • The Barnholdt / Dorr Cemetery is located in Jackson County
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Barnholdt / Dorr Cemetery is located less than 2 miles<3> to the south of Cottonville.
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2195314 <5>
  • Cottonville Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cottonville Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cottonville Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Cottonville Cemetery is located in Jackson County
  • Presley Presbyterian Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Presley Presbyterian Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Presley Presbyterian Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Presley Presbyterian Cemetery is located in Dubuque County
  • Assumption Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Assumption Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Assumption Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Assumption Cemetery is located in Dubuque County
  • St. Lawrence Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Lawrence Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Lawrence Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The St. Lawrence Cemetery is located in Jackson County
  • French Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the French Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the French Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The French Cemetery is located in Dubuque County
  • Rooney Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rooney Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rooney Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Rooney Cemetery is located in Dubuque County
  • Sweezy Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sweezy Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sweezy Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Sweezy Cemetery is located in Jackson County
  • Continue List   (10 more) ...
    • Country Poor Farm Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Country Poor Farm Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Country Poor Farm Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Country Poor Farm Cemetery is located in Jackson County
    • Jackson County Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jackson County Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jackson County Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Jackson County Cemetery is located in Jackson County
    • Federman Farm Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Federman Farm Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Federman Farm Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Federman Farm Cemetery is located in Jackson County
    • St. John's Lutheran Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. John's Lutheran Cemetery
      • The St. John's Lutheran Cemetery is located in Jackson County
      • The St. John's Lutheran Cemetery has also been known as:
      • St. John Lutheran Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2654129 <5>
    • St. Donatus Catholic Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • North Spruce Creek Church Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the North Spruce Creek Church Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the North Spruce Creek Church Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The North Spruce Creek Church Cemetery is located in Jackson County
    • St. Nicholas Catholic Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Nicholas Catholic Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Nicholas Catholic Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The St. Nicholas Catholic Cemetery is located in Jackson County
    • Potter Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Potter Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Potter Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Potter Cemetery is located in Jackson County
    • St. Catherines Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Catherines Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Catherines Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The St. Catherines Cemetery is located in Dubuque County
    • Green Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Green Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Green Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Green Cemetery is located in Dubuque County

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 Holy Rosary Cemetery.

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

  • La Motte
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for La Motte have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for La Motte
    • La Motte is located in Jackson County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 250 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for La Motte <6>
  • Zwingle
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Zwingle
    • Zwingle is located in Dubuque County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 93 people
  • Saint Donatus
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
  • Andrew
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
  • North Bellevue
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for North Bellevue. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Bellevue
    • North Bellevue is located in Jackson County
  • Wilkins
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Wilkins. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wilkins
    • Wilkins is located in Dubuque County
  • Massey
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Massey. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Massey
    • Massey is located in Dubuque County
  • Fulton
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fulton
    • Fulton is located in Jackson County
  • Bellevue
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bellevue have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bellevue
    • Bellevue is located in Jackson County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,185 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bellevue <6>
  • Smiths
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Smiths. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Smiths
    • Smiths is located in Jackson County
  • Galena Junction
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Galena Junction. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Galena Junction
    • Galena Junction is located in Jo Daviess County (IL)
  • Bernard
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bernard have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bernard
    • Bernard is located in Dubuque County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 120 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bernard <6>
  • Continue List   (15 more) ...
    • Garry Owen
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Garry Owen
      • Garry Owen is located in Jackson County
    • Rockdale
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rockdale
      • Rockdale is located in Dubuque County
    • Key West
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Key West
      • Key West is located in Dubuque County
    • Cattese
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Cattese. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cattese
      • Cattese is located in Dubuque County
    • Springbrook
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Springbrook have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Springbrook
      • Springbrook is located in Jackson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 140 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Springbrook <6>
    • Aiken
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Aiken
      • Aiken is located in Jo Daviess County (IL)
    • Crab Town
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crab Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crab Town
      • Crab Town is located in Jackson County
    • Ironhills
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ironhills
      • Ironhills is located in Jackson County
    • Bremen
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bremen
      • Bremen is located in Jo Daviess County (IL)
    • Galena
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Galena
      • Galena is located in Jo Daviess County (IL)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,151 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Galena <6>
    • East Dubuque
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
    • Emeline
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Emeline. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Emeline
      • Emeline is located in Jackson County
    • Menominee
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Menominee. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Menominee
      • Menominee is located in Jo Daviess County (IL)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 241 people
    • Fillmore
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fillmore
      • Fillmore is located in Dubuque County
    • Dubuque
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)

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 Rosary Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Jackson County.

More information can be found on our list of Local Newspapers for The Holy Rosary 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 Holy Rosary 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 Holy Rosary Cemetery:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #457586  (Holy Rosary Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #457586 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: Zwingle
    • County: Jackson         Elev: 299
    • Location given for GNIS #457586 (Holy Rosary 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 Jackson, 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 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 Rosary Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 42.2942, Longitude: -90.6254       In this case, the coordinates for the Holy Rosary 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.
<7>An 'estimated' location is one where we have been given GPS coordinates, but are unable to verify the accuracy of those coordinates. That said, we have some confidence that we have placed the marker near the actual location. A typical reason for being unable to verify a location is that it might be on private property or maybe historic and gone without an obvious trace.




 

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