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A visit to the Mount Hope Cemetery ...

Introduction ...

Since our focus is on geography, we don't have burial or interment information. Nor do we have any contact information for the Mt. Hope Cemetery. For information of that nature, we suggest the Find-A-Grave <1> website: The Mt. Hope Cemetery (FG ID #95532)

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 Mt. Hope Cemetery ...

We are using the following GPS coordinates (latitude and longitude) for the Mt. Hope Cemetery

Lat:   42.4571°   (42° 27' 25")

Lon:   -91.8914°   (-91° 53' 29")

The cemetery is located in Buchanan County<2>.

As an estimate, the Mt. Hope Cemetery is a large cemetery that is located outside and to the south of Independence.

The county seat for Buchanan County is located in Independence. Independence lies just to the north of the Mt. Hope Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 26 that are within 11 miles [17.7 km]<3> of the Mt. Hope Cemetery.<4>

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

  • St. Johns Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles 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.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The St. Johns Cemetery is located in Buchanan County
  • State Hospital Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the State Hospital Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the State Hospital Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The State Hospital Cemetery is located in Buchanan County
  • German Catholic Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the German Catholic Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the German Catholic Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The German Catholic Cemetery is located in Buchanan County
  • Wilson Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wilson Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wilson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Wilson Cemetery is located in Buchanan County
  • Otterville Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Otterville Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Otterville Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Otterville Cemetery is located in Buchanan County
  • Pine Creek Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pine Creek Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pine Creek Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Pine Creek Cemetery is located in Buchanan County
  • Rowley Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rowley Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rowley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Rowley Cemetery is located in Buchanan County
  • Cedar Crest Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cedar Crest Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cedar Crest Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Cedar Crest Cemetery is located in Buchanan County
  • St. Athanasius Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Athanasius Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Athanasius Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The St. Athanasius Cemetery is located in Buchanan County
  • Quasqueton Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
  • Hickory Grove Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hickory Grove Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hickory Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Hickory Grove Cemetery is located in Buchanan County
  • Fairview Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fairview Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fairview Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Fairview Cemetery is located in Buchanan County
  • Continue List   (14 more) ...
    • Littleton Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Littleton Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Littleton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Littleton Cemetery is located in Buchanan County
    • Clayton Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Clayton Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Clayton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Clayton Cemetery is located in Buchanan County
    • St. Patricks Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Patricks Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Patricks Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The St. Patricks Cemetery is located in Buchanan County
    • Payne Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Payne Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Payne Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Payne Cemetery is located in Buchanan County
    • Shady Grove Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Shady Grove Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Shady Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Shady Grove Cemetery is located in Buchanan County
    • Fremont Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fremont Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fremont Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Fremont Cemetery is located in Buchanan County
    • Byron Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Byron Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Byron Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Byron Cemetery is located in Buchanan County
    • Fontana Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fontana Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fontana Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Fontana Cemetery is located in Buchanan County
    • Hazleton Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hazleton Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hazleton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hazleton Cemetery is located in Buchanan County
    • Union Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Union Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Union Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Union Cemetery is located in Buchanan County
    • Amish Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Amish Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Amish Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Amish Cemetery is located in Buchanan County
    • St. Michaels Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Michaels Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Michaels Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The St. Michaels Cemetery is located in Buchanan County
    • Bear Creek School Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bear Creek School Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bear Creek School Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Bear Creek School Cemetery is located in Buchanan County
    • Spangler Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Spangler Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Spangler Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Spangler Cemetery is located in Buchanan 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 Mt. Hope Cemetery.

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

  • Independence
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
  • Doris
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Doris. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Doris
    • Doris is located in Buchanan County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Doris
    • From the Mt. Hope Cemetery to Doris
  • Rowley
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
  • Quasqueton
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
  • Winthrop
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
  • Jesup
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jesup have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jesup
    • Jesup is located in Black Hawk County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,711 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Jesup <6>
  • Shady Grove
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
  • Jubilee
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jubilee have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jubilee
    • Jubilee is located in Black Hawk County
  • Brandon
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
  • Spencers Grove
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
  • Hazleton
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
  • Walker
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
  • Continue List   (15 more) ...
    • Aurora
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Aurora have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Aurora
      • Aurora is located in Buchanan County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 162 people
    • Stanley
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stanley have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stanley
      • Stanley is located in Buchanan County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 120 people
    • Monti
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Fairbank
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fairbank have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairbank
      • Fairbank is located in Buchanan County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,132 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Fairbank <6>
    • Urbana
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Urbana have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Urbana
      • Urbana is located in Benton County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,498 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Urbana <6>
    • Troy Mills
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Masonville
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
    • Oelwein
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
    • Dunkerton
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dunkerton have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dunkerton
      • Dunkerton is located in Black Hawk County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 851 people
    • Lamont
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lamont have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lamont
      • Lamont is located in Buchanan County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 456 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lamont <6>
    • Raymond
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
    • Gilbertville
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gilbertville have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gilbertville
      • Gilbertville is located in Black Hawk County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 725 people
    • Mount Auburn
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mount Auburn have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Auburn
      • Mount Auburn is located in Benton County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 144 people
    • Robinson
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Dewar
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)

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 Mt. Hope Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Buchanan County.

More information can be found on our list of Local Newspapers for The Mt. Hope 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 websites either 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 Mt. Hope 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 Mt. Hope Cemetery:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #459300  (Mount Hope Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #459300 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: Independence
    • County: Buchanan         Elev: 280
    • Location given for GNIS #459300 (Mount Hope Cemetery)
  • Referenced Find-A-Grave Entry:  #95532

The official website for Buchanan County: www.buchanancounty.com/

The official website for State of Iowa: https://www.iowa.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>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.
<2>If you're interested in how the shape of Iowa's counties, including Buchanan, 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 drawn from Point A (ie- ) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point at the Mt. Hope Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 42.4571, Longitude: -91.8914    
<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 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.
<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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