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A visit to the Mount Olivet 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. Olivet Cemetery. For information of that nature, we suggest the Find-A-Grave <1> website: The Mt. Olivet Cemetery (FG ID #1262931)

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. Olivet Cemetery ...

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

Lat:   42.4590°   (42° 27' 32")

Lon:   -92.3974°   (-92° 23' 50")

The cemetery is located in Black Hawk County<2>.

As an estimate, the Mt. Olivet Cemetery is a large cemetery that is located outside and to the southwest of Waterloo.

The county seat for Black Hawk County is located in Waterloo. Waterloo lies just to the northeast of the Mt. Olivet Cemetery .

Establishment of the Mt. Olivet Cemetery ...

The Mt. Olivet Cemetery was established in 1948.

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 24 that are within 9 miles [14.5 km]<3> of the Mt. Olivet Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Waterloo Memorial Park
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Waterloo Memorial Park
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Waterloo Memorial Park have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Waterloo Memorial Park is located in Black Hawk County
  • Orange Twp. Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
  • Waterloo Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Waterloo Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Waterloo Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Waterloo Cemetery is located in Black Hawk County
  • Elmwood Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
  • Calvary Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
  • Fairview Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
  • George Wyth Memorial State Park
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the George Wyth Memorial State Park
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the George Wyth Memorial State Park have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The George Wyth Memorial State Park is located in Black Hawk County
  • Fairview Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • 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 Black Hawk County
  • Hudson Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
  • Turner Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Turner Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Turner Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Turner Cemetery is located in Black Hawk County
  • Greenwood Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Greenwood Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Greenwood Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Greenwood Cemetery is located in Black Hawk County
  • Cedar Valley Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cedar Valley Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cedar Valley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Cedar Valley Cemetery is located in Black Hawk County
  • Continue List   (12 more) ...
    • Hillcrest Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hillcrest Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hillcrest Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hillcrest Cemetery is located in Black Hawk County
    • Muslim Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Muslim Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Muslim Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Muslim Cemetery is located in Black Hawk County
    • Sons of Jacob Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sons of Jacob Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sons of Jacob Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Sons of Jacob Cemetery is located in Black Hawk County
    • Hillside Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hillside Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hillside Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hillside Cemetery is located in Black Hawk County
    • Zion Lutheran Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Zion Lutheran Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Zion Lutheran Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Zion Lutheran Cemetery is located in Black Hawk County
    • Washburn Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Washburn Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Washburn Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Washburn Cemetery is located in Black Hawk County
    • Garden of Memories
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Garden of Memories
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Garden of Memories have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Garden of Memories is located in Black Hawk County
    • Cedar Valley Memorial Gardens
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cedar Valley Memorial Gardens
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cedar Valley Memorial Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Cedar Valley Memorial Gardens is located in Black Hawk County
    • Eagle Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Eagle Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Eagle Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Eagle Cemetery is located in Black Hawk County
    • Poyner Twp. Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Poyner Twp. Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Poyner Twp. Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Poyner Twp. Cemetery is located in Black Hawk County
    • Mt. Zion Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Zion Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Zion Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mt. Zion Cemetery is located in Black Hawk County
    • Mt. Vernon Evangelical Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Vernon Evangelical Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Vernon Evangelical Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mt. Vernon Evangelical Cemetery is located in Black Hawk County

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 23 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

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

  • Waterloo
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
  • Hudson
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
  • Cedar Falls
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
  • Evansdale
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Evansdale have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Evansdale
    • Evansdale is located in Black Hawk County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 4,734 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Evansdale <6>
  • Cedar City
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedar City have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar City
    • Cedar City is located in Black Hawk County
  • North Cedar
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
  • Elk Run Heights
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elk Run Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elk Run Heights
    • Elk Run Heights is located in Black Hawk County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,135 people
  • Eagle Center
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
  • Voorhies
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Voorhies have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Voorhies
    • Voorhies is located in Black Hawk County
  • Gilbertville
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
    • 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
  • Raymond
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
  • Fredsville
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
  • Continue List   (11 more) ...

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. Olivet Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Black Hawk County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we first visit 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 Mt. Olivet 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. Olivet Cemetery:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #459318  (Mount Olivet Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #459318 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: Hudson
    • County: Black Hawk         Elev: 278
    • Location given for GNIS #459318 (Mount Olivet Cemetery)
  • Referenced Find-A-Grave Entry:  #1262931

The official website for Black Hawk County: www.co.black-hawk.ia.us/

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 Black Hawk, 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 Mt. Olivet Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 42.4590, Longitude: -92.3974    
<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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