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A visit to the Union 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 Union Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   42.8083°   (42° 48' 29")

Lon:   -91.3501°   (-91° 21' 0")

The Union Cemetery is located in Clayton County<2>.

The county seat for Clayton County is located in Elkader. Elkader lies just to the northwest of the Union Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 26 that are within 6 miles [9.7 km]<3> of the Union Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Hartmann Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hartmann Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hartmann Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Hartmann Cemetery is located in Clayton County
  • Communia Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Communia Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Communia Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Communia Cemetery is located in Clayton County
  • Blanchaine Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Blanchaine Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Blanchaine Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Blanchaine Cemetery is located in Clayton County
  • Krumm Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Krumm Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Krumm Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Krumm Cemetery is located in Clayton County
  • St. Josephs Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Josephs Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Josephs Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The St. Josephs Cemetery is located in Clayton County
  • Schmidt Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Schmidt Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Schmidt Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Schmidt Cemetery is located in Clayton County
  • Eberhard Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Eberhard Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Eberhard Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Eberhard Cemetery is located in Clayton County
  • Eastside Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Eastside Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Eastside Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Eastside Cemetery is located in Clayton County
  • Meyer Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Meyer Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Meyer Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Meyer Cemetery is located in Clayton County
  • Cords Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cords Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cords Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Cords Cemetery is located in Clayton County
  • Osborne Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Osborne Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Osborne Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Osborne Cemetery is located in Clayton County
  • Mederville Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mederville Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mederville Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Mederville Cemetery is located in Clayton County
  • Continue List   (14 more) ...
    • Sacred Heart Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sacred Heart Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sacred Heart Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Sacred Heart Cemetery is located in Clayton County
    • Wolf Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wolf Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wolf Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Wolf Cemetery is located in Clayton County
    • Musfeldt Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Musfeldt Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Musfeldt Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Musfeldt Cemetery is located in Clayton County
    • Hartshey Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hartshey Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hartshey Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hartshey Cemetery is located in Clayton County
    • Colony Catholic Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Colony Catholic Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Colony Catholic Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Colony Catholic Cemetery is located in Clayton County
    • Dohrer Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dohrer Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dohrer Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Dohrer Cemetery is located in Clayton County
    • Watkins Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Watkins Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Watkins Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Watkins Cemetery is located in Clayton County
    • Union Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • 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.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Union Cemetery is located in Clayton County
    • Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery is located in Clayton County
    • St. Michaels Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • 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.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The St. Michaels Cemetery is located in Clayton County
    • Old Garber Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Garber Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Garber Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Old Garber Cemetery is located in Clayton County
    • Clayton Center Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Clayton Center Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Clayton Center Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Clayton Center Cemetery is located in Clayton County
    • Zion Lutheran Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • 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.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Zion Lutheran Cemetery is located in Clayton County
    • County Home Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the County Home Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the County Home Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The County Home Cemetery is located in Clayton 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 Union Cemetery.

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

  • Littleport
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Littleport have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Littleport
    • Littleport is located in Clayton County
  • Osborne
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Osborne
    • Osborne is located in Clayton County
  • Mederville
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mederville
    • Mederville is located in Clayton County
  • Elkader
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elkader have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elkader
    • Elkader is located in Clayton County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,201 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Elkader <5>
  • Elkport
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elkport have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elkport
    • Elkport is located in Clayton County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 36 people
  • Clayton Center
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clayton Center
    • Clayton Center is located in Clayton County
  • Garber
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Garber. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Garber
    • Garber is located in Clayton County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 86 people
  • Garnavillo
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
  • Saint Olaf
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saint Olaf have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saint Olaf
    • Saint Olaf is located in Clayton County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 99 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Saint Olaf <5>
  • Volga
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Volga have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Volga
    • Volga is located in Clayton County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 193 people
  • Wood
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wood
    • Wood is located in Clayton County
  • Farmersburg
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Farmersburg have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Farmersburg
    • Farmersburg is located in Clayton County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 264 people
  • Continue List   (15 more) ...
    • Edgewood
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Edgewood. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edgewood
      • Edgewood is located in Delaware County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 854 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Edgewood <5>
    • Osterdock
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Osterdock
      • Osterdock is located in Clayton County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 47 people
    • Strawberry Point
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Guttenberg
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
    • Clayton
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clayton
      • Clayton is located in Clayton County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 39 people
    • Colesburg
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Colesburg
      • Colesburg is located in Delaware County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 371 people
    • Gunder
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gunder
      • Gunder is located in Clayton County
    • Glen Haven
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glen Haven
      • Glen Haven is located in Grant County (WI)
    • Bagley
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bagley
      • Bagley is located in Grant County (WI)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 367 people
    • Wyalusing
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wyalusing
      • Wyalusing is located in Grant County (WI)
    • Greeley
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greeley have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greeley
      • Greeley is located in Delaware County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 240 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Greeley <5>
    • Millville
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Millville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Millville
      • Millville is located in Clayton County
      • Estimated population in 2014: 29 people
    • Beulah
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Beulah. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beulah
      • Beulah is located in Clayton County
    • Illyria
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Illyria
      • Illyria is located in Fayette County
    • Wadena
      (15 miles [24.1 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 Union Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Clayton County.

More information can be found on our list of Local Newspapers for The Union 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 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 Union 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 Union Cemetery:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #1949282  (Union Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #1949282 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: Littleport
    • County: Clayton         Elev: 252
    • Location given for GNIS #1949282 (Union Cemetery)

The official website for Clayton County: www.claytoncountyiowa.net/

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

Footnotes ...

<1>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.
<2>If you're interested in how the shape of Iowa's counties, including Clayton, 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' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- ) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point at the Union Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 42.8083, Longitude: -91.3501       In this case, the coordinates for the Union Cemetery have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<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>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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