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A visit to the Rector Cemetery ...

Introduction ...

Note: We have organized the cemeteries in our Gazetteer based on a problem that we had while working on our own genealogy. As an example and without specifying the cemeteries involved, we found an ancestor that we believed to have been buried in one cemetery had actually been buried elsewhere.

We discovered that his burial plans had changed 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 Rector Cemetery ...

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

41.8811, -92.4046

Note: The GPS location that we are using for the Rector Cemetery can be traced back to the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS)<1>

The Rector Cemetery is located in Tama County<2>.

The county seat for Tama County is located in Toledo. Toledo lies 11 miles [17.7 km]<3> to the northwest of the Rector Cemetery .

Open a Google Map centered on the Rector Cemetery.

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 21 that are within 7 miles [11.3 km] of the Rector Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Day Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • The Day Cemetery is located in Tama County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Day Cemetery
  • Wilkinson Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • The Wilkinson Cemetery is located in Tama County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wilkinson Cemetery
  • Squires Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • The Squires Cemetery is located in Poweshiek County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Squires Cemetery
  • Holan Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • The Holan Cemetery is located in Tama County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holan Cemetery
  • Chambers Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • The Chambers Cemetery is located in Tama County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chambers Cemetery
  • Flatters Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • The Flatters Cemetery is located in Tama County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flatters Cemetery
  • Walton Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • The Walton Cemetery is located in Tama County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Walton Cemetery
  • St. Josephs Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • The St. Josephs Cemetery is located in Tama County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for St. Josephs Cemetery
  • IOOF Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • The IOOF Cemetery is located in Tama County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for IOOF Cemetery
  • Haven Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • The Haven Cemetery is located in Tama County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Haven Cemetery
  • Winslow Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • The Winslow Cemetery is located in Poweshiek County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Winslow Cemetery
  • Blake Pioneer Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • The Blake Pioneer Cemetery is located on private property - be sure to secure permission before visiting.
    • The Blake Pioneer Cemetery is located in Poweshiek County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blake Pioneer Cemetery
    • The Blake Pioneer Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Blake Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2427740 <5>
  • Continue List   (9 more) ...
    • Craig Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • The Craig Cemetery is located in Tama County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Craig Cemetery
    • Helena Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Kent Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • The Kent Cemetery is located in Poweshiek County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kent Cemetery
    • Stayskal Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • The Stayskal Cemetery is located in Tama County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stayskal Cemetery
    • Union Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • The Union Cemetery is located in Poweshiek County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Union Cemetery
    • Dover Pioneer Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • The Dover Pioneer Cemetery is located in Iowa County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dover Pioneer Cemetery
      • The Dover Pioneer Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Dover Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2457009 <5>
    • Arbuthnot Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • The Arbuthnot Cemetery is located in Tama County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arbuthnot Cemetery
    • Dvorak Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • The Dvorak Cemetery is located in Tama County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dvorak Cemetery
    • National Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 21 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Rector Cemetery.

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

  • Chelsea
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
  • Belle Plaine
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
  • Long Point
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Long Point is located in Tama County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Long Point
  • Hartwick
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Hartwick is located in Poweshiek County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hartwick
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 81 people
  • Irving
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Irving is located in Benton County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Irving
  • Vining
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
    • Vining is located in Tama County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vining
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 49 people
  • Gladstone
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Gladstone is located in Tama County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gladstone
  • Elberon
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
  • Sheridan
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
    • Sheridan is located in Poweshiek County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sheridan
  • Brooklyn
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
  • Tama
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
  • Victor
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
  • Continue List   (9 more) ...
    • Dayton
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
      • Dayton is located in Iowa County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dayton
    • Luzerne
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
      • Luzerne is located in Benton County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Luzerne
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 92 people
    • Toledo
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Keystone
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Clutier
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
    • Malcom
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Ladora
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Guernsey
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)
    • Blairstown
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)

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 Rector Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Tama County.

More information can be found on our list of Local Newspapers for The Rector 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 professional and volunteer 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 Rector Cemetery: