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A visit to the Sharon Reformed Presbyterian 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 Sharon Reformed Presbyterian Cemetery ...

We are using the following GPS coordinates (latitude and longitude) for the Sharon Reformed Presbyterian Cemetery

Lat:   41.0483°   (41° 2' 53")

Lon:   -91.2361°   (-91° 14' 9")

The cemetery is located in Des Moines County<2>.

As an estimate, the Sharon Reformed Presbyterian Cemetery is located 4 miles [6.4 km]<1> to the southeast of Mediapolis.

The county seat for Des Moines County is located in Burlington. Burlington lies 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south southeast of the Sharon Reformed Presbyterian Cemetery .

Name Variations for Sharon Reformed Presbyterian Cemetery ...

When doing your research, keep in mind that names and their spelling can change over time. Various errors happen - anything from simple spelling to bad translations.

Sharon Reformed Presbyterian Cemetery has also been known as:

  • Sharon Cemetery

If you have information about these names (such as the reason for the change, date of change, the origin of the name), please Contact Us.

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 23 that are within 8 miles [12.9 km] of the Sharon Reformed Presbyterian Cemetery.<3>

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

  • Elmwood Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Elmwood Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Elmwood Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Elmwood Cemetery is located in Louisa County
  • Morning Sun Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Morning Sun Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Morning Sun Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Morning Sun Cemetery is located in Louisa County
  • Welsh Chapel Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Welsh Chapel Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Welsh Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Welsh Chapel Cemetery is located in Des Moines County
  • Linn Grove Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Linn Grove Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Linn Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Linn Grove Cemetery is located in Des Moines County
  • Covenanter Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Covenanter Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Covenanter Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Covenanter Cemetery is located in Des Moines County
  • Hazel Grove Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hazel Grove Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hazel Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Hazel Grove Cemetery is located in Des Moines County
  • Concord Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Concord Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Concord Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Concord Cemetery is located in Louisa County
  • Rice Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rice Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rice Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Rice Cemetery is located in Louisa County
  • Gallaher Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gallaher Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gallaher Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Gallaher Cemetery is located in Des Moines County
  • Kossuth Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Kossuth Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Kossuth Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Kossuth Cemetery is located in Des Moines County
  • Northfield Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Northfield Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Northfield Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Northfield Cemetery is located in Des Moines County
  • Bethel Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bethel Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bethel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Bethel Cemetery is located in Louisa County
  • Continue List   (11 more) ...
    • Pleasant Grove Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pleasant Grove Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pleasant Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Pleasant Grove Cemetery is located in Des Moines County
    • Shinar Cumberland Presbyterian Church Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Shinar Cumberland Presbyterian Church Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Shinar Cumberland Presbyterian Church Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Shinar Cumberland Presbyterian Church Cemetery is located in Des Moines County
    • Butcher Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Butcher Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Butcher Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Butcher Cemetery is located in Des Moines County
    • Old Stone Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Stone Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Stone Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Old Stone Cemetery is located in Des Moines County
    • Round Prairie Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Round Prairie Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Round Prairie Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Round Prairie Cemetery is located in Des Moines County
    • Potter's Timber Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Potter's Timber Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Potter's Timber Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Potter's Timber Cemetery is located in Louisa County
    • Marshall Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Marshall Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Marshall Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Marshall Cemetery is located in Louisa County
    • Virginia Grove Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Virginia Grove Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Virginia Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Virginia Grove Cemetery is located in Louisa County
    • Millersburg Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Millersburg Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Millersburg Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Millersburg Cemetery is located in Des Moines County
    • St. Marys Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Marys Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Marys Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The St. Marys Cemetery is located in Des Moines County
    • Loper Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Loper Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Loper Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Loper Cemetery is located in Des Moines County

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 24 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<1> of the Sharon Reformed Presbyterian Cemetery.

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

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 Sharon Reformed Presbyterian Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Des Moines County.

More information can be found on our list of Local Newspapers for The Sharon Reformed Presbyterian Cemetery.

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

  • Burlington
  • Columbus City
  • Columbus Junction
  • Danville
    • Danville lies 13 miles [20.9 km]<1> to the South Southwest (SSW) of the Sharon Reformed Presbyterian Cemetery.
    • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Danville.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Danville
  • Keithsburg
  • Mediapolis
  • Morning Sun
  • Mount Pleasant
  • New Boston
  • New London
  • Oakville
    • Oakville lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<1> to the East Northeast (ENE) of the Sharon Reformed Presbyterian Cemetery.
    • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Oakville.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oakville
  • Oquawka
    • Oquawka lies 16 miles [25.7 km]<1> to the East Southeast (ESE) of the Sharon Reformed Presbyterian Cemetery.
    • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Oquawka.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oquawka
  • Continue List   (4 more) ...
    • Continue List   (4 more)
      • Wapello lies 9 miles [14.5 km]<1> to the North Northeast (NNE) of the Sharon Reformed Presbyterian Cemetery.
      • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Wapello.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wapello
    • West Burlington
    • Winfield
      • Winfield lies 11 miles [17.7 km]<1> to the West Northwest (WNW) of the Sharon Reformed Presbyterian Cemetery.
      • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Winfield.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Winfield
    • Yarmouth
      • Yarmouth lies 4 miles [6.4 km]<1> to the West Southwest (WSW) of the Sharon Reformed Presbyterian Cemetery.
      • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Yarmouth.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Yarmouth

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we start with the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These 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 Sharon Reformed Presbyterian 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 Sharon Reformed Presbyterian Cemetery:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #1995168  (Sharon Reformed Presbyterian Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #1995168 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: Mediapolis
    • County: Des Moines         Elev: 238
    • Location given for GNIS #1995168 (Sharon Reformed Presbyterian Cemetery)

The official website for Des Moines County: www.co.des-moines.ia.us/

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

Footnotes ...

<1>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 Sharon Reformed Presbyterian Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 41.0483, Longitude: -91.2361    
<2>If you're interested in how the shape of Iowa's counties, including Des Moines, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
<3>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.
<4>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.
<5>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<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.




 

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