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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 Mounts Cemetery ...

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

Lat:   40.8530°   (40° 51' 10")

Lon:   -92.5835°   (-92° 35' 0")

The Mounts Cemetery is located in Davis County<1>.

The county seat for Davis County is located in Bloomfield. Bloomfield lies 11 miles [17.7 km]<2> to the southeast of the Mounts Cemetery .

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 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 Mounts Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Iowa:
  • Pages specific to Davis 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 Mounts 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]<2> of the Mounts Cemetery.

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

    • Paris
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paris
      • Paris is located in Davis County
    • Unionville
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Unionville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Unionville
      • Unionville is located in Appanoose County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 95 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Unionville <4>
    • Drakesville
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • West Grove
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Grove
      • West Grove is located in Davis County
    • Blakesburg
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
    • Udell
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Udell
      • Udell is located in Appanoose County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 44 people
    • Orleans
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Orleans have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Orleans
      • Orleans is located in Appanoose County
    • Carbon
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Carbon have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carbon
      • Carbon is located in Davis County
    • Bloomfield
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Moulton
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Moulton have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Moulton
      • Moulton is located in Appanoose County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 580 people
    • Moravia
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
    • Floris
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Floris
      • Floris is located in Davis County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 143 people
    • Continue List   (13 more) ...
      • Ottumwa
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Cliffland
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cliffland
        • Cliffland is located in Wapello County
      • East Ottumwa
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for East Ottumwa have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for East Ottumwa
        • East Ottumwa is located in Wapello County
      • Darbyville
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Darbyville
        • Darbyville is located in Appanoose County
      • Rathbun
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rathbun have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rathbun
        • Rathbun is located in Appanoose County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 72 people
      • Dudley
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dudley
        • Dudley is located in Wapello County
      • Avery
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Avery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Avery
        • Avery is located in Monroe County
      • Chillicothe
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chillicothe have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chillicothe
        • Chillicothe is located in Wapello County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 97 people
      • Albia
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Clarkdale
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clarkdale
        • Clarkdale is located in Appanoose County
      • Centerville
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Centerville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Centerville
        • Centerville is located in Appanoose County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 5,414 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Centerville <4>
      • Chequest
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chequest have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chequest
        • Chequest is located in Davis County
      • Agency
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Agency have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Agency
        • Agency is located in Wapello County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 641 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Agency <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 Mounts Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Davis County.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 22 that are within 6 miles [9.7 km] of the Mounts Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Glassburner Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Adams Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Adams Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Adams Cemetery is located in Davis County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Adams Cemetery
    • Wheeler Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wheeler Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Wheeler Cemetery is located in Davis County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wheeler Cemetery
    • Wesley Chapel Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wesley Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Wesley Chapel Cemetery is located in Davis County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wesley Chapel Cemetery
    • Bailey Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bailey Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Bailey Cemetery is located in Davis County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bailey Cemetery
    • Hammans Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hammans Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hammans Cemetery is located in Davis County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hammans Cemetery
    • Edwards Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Edwards Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Edwards Cemetery is located in Davis County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Edwards Cemetery
    • Hopewell Church Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • The Hopewell Church Cemetery is located in Wapello County
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Hopewell Church Cemetery is located 11 miles [17.7 km]<2> to the northeast of Ottumwa.
      • The Hopewell Church Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Hopewell Cemetery
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hopewell Church Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2151859 <6>
    • Denton Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Abegg Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Abegg Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Abegg Cemetery is located in Wapello County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Abegg Cemetery
    • Jay Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • The Jay Cemetery is located in Wapello County
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Jay Cemetery is located 3 miles [4.8 km]<2> to the north of Blakesburg.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jay Cemetery
    • Albany Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Albany Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Albany Cemetery is located in Appanoose County
      • The Albany Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Tadlock Cemetery
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Albany Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2230070 <6>
    • Continue List   (10 more) ...
      • Taylor Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Taylor Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Taylor Cemetery is located in Appanoose County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Taylor Cemetery
      • Paris Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Paris Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Paris Cemetery is located in Davis County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Paris Cemetery
      • West Union Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the West Union Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The West Union Cemetery is located in Davis County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the West Union Cemetery
      • McConnell Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McConnell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The McConnell Cemetery is located in Davis County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McConnell Cemetery
      • Breeding Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Breeding Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Breeding Cemetery is located in Davis County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Breeding Cemetery
      • Rudd Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rudd Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Rudd Cemetery is located in Davis County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rudd Cemetery
      • Baer Cemetery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Baer Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Baer Cemetery is located in Davis County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Baer Cemetery
      • Unionville Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Unionville Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Unionville Cemetery is located in Appanoose County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Unionville Cemetery
      • Kingsley Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Kingsley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Kingsley Cemetery is located in Wapello County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Kingsley Cemetery
      • Mt. Zion Cemetery
        (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Zion Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Mt. Zion Cemetery is located in Wapello County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Zion 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 Mounts Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #459270  (Mounts Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #459270 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: Paris
      • County: Davis         Elev: 276
      • Location given for GNIS #459270 (Mounts Cemetery)

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

    Footnotes ...

    <1>If you're interested in how the shape of Iowa's counties, including Davis, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
    <2>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 Mounts Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 40.8530, Longitude: -92.5835    
    <3>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.
    <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.
    <6>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.




 

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