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A visit to the Mines of Spain 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 Mines of Spain Cemetery ...

Note: The GPS location that we are using for the Mines of Spain 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 Mines of Spain Cemetery

Lat:   42.4472°   (42° 26' 49")

Lon:   -90.6390°   (-90° 38' 20")

The Mines of Spain Cemetery is located in Dubuque County<2>.

The county seat for Dubuque County is located in Dubuque. Dubuque lies just to the north northwest of the Mines of Spain Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 20 that are within 6 miles [9.7 km]<3> of the Mines of Spain Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Preston Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Preston Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Preston Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Preston Cemetery is located in Dubuque County
  • Mt. Carmel Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Carmel Cemetery
    • 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 Dubuque County
  • Rockdale Methodist Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rockdale Methodist Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rockdale Methodist Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Rockdale Methodist Cemetery is located in Dubuque County
  • Mt. Olivet Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Olivet Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Olivet Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Mt. Olivet Cemetery is located in Dubuque County
  • Presentation Sisters Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Presentation Sisters Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Presentation Sisters Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Presentation Sisters Cemetery is located in Dubuque County
  • Third Street Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Third Street Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Third Street Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Third Street Cemetery is located in Dubuque County
  • Simpson Street Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Simpson Street Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Simpson Street Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Simpson Street Cemetery is located in Dubuque County
  • Green Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • 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
  • St. Catherines Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • 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
  • Jackson Park Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jackson Park Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jackson Park Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Jackson Park Cemetery is located in Dubuque County
  • Doctor Finleys Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Doctor Finleys Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Doctor Finleys Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Doctor Finleys Cemetery is located in Dubuque County
  • Cherry Hill Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cherry Hill Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cherry Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Cherry Hill Cemetery is located in Dubuque County
  • Continue List   (8 more) ...
    • Center Grove Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Center Grove Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Center Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Center Grove Cemetery is located in Dubuque County
    • Baehler Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Baehler Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Baehler Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Baehler Cemetery is located in Dubuque County
    • Rooney Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • 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
    • French Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • 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
    • Mt. Calvary Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Linwood Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • St. Johns Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Johns Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Johns Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The St. Johns Cemetery is located in Dubuque County
    • Dubuque Memorial Gardens Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dubuque Memorial Gardens Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dubuque Memorial Gardens Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Dubuque Memorial Gardens Cemetery is located in Dubuque County

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 25 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Mines of Spain Cemetery.

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

  • Cattese
    (Less than 2 miles 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.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cattese
    • Cattese is located in Dubuque County
  • Massey
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • 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.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Massey
    • Massey is located in Dubuque County
  • Rockdale
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rockdale
    • Rockdale is located in Dubuque County
  • Key West
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Key West
    • Key West is located in Dubuque County
  • East Dubuque
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
  • Dubuque
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
  • Wilkins
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • 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.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wilkins
    • Wilkins is located in Dubuque County
  • Menominee
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • 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.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Menominee
    • Menominee is located in Jo Daviess County (IL)
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 241 people
  • Saint Donatus
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
  • Sageville
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sageville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sageville
    • Sageville is located in Dubuque County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 100 people
  • Rutledge
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Rutledge. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rutledge
    • Rutledge is located in Grant County (WI)
  • Asbury
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Asbury have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Asbury
    • Asbury is located in Dubuque County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 5,841 people
  • Continue List   (13 more) ...
    • Sinnipee ‑ Historic
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Sinnipee. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sinnipee
      • Sinnipee is located in Grant County (WI)
    • Zwingle
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Zwingle
      • Zwingle is located in Dubuque County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 93 people
    • La Motte
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
      • 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 <7>
    • Galena
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
      • 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 <7>
    • Jamestown
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jamestown
      • Jamestown is located in Grant County (WI)
    • Durango
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
    • Centralia
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Centralia have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Centralia
      • Centralia is located in Dubuque County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 128 people
    • Peosta
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Peosta have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Peosta
      • Peosta is located in Dubuque County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,919 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Peosta <7>
    • Galena Junction
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
      • 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.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Galena Junction
      • Galena Junction is located in Jo Daviess County (IL)
    • Bremen
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bremen
      • Bremen is located in Jo Daviess County (IL)
    • Hazel Green
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hazel Green have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hazel Green
      • Hazel Green is located in Grant County (WI)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,219 people
    • Dickeyville
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dickeyville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dickeyville
      • Dickeyville is located in Grant County (WI)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,020 people
    • Graf
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Graf have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Graf
      • Graf is located in Dubuque County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 81 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 Mines of Spain Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Dubuque County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we begin 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 Mines of Spain 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 Mines of Spain Cemetery:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #2001484  (Mines of Spain Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #2001484 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: Dubuque South
    • County: Dubuque         Elev: 242
    • Location given for GNIS #2001484 (Mines of Spain Cemetery)

The official website for Dubuque County: www.dubuquecounty.org/

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 Dubuque, 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 drawn from Point A (ie- ) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point at the Mines of Spain Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 42.4472, Longitude: -90.6390       In this case, the coordinates for the Mines of Spain 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>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.
<7>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.




 

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