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A visit to the Woodlawn 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 Woodlawn Cemetery. For information of that nature, we suggest the Find-A-Grave <1> website: The Woodlawn Cemetery (FG ID #96715)

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 Woodlawn Cemetery ...

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

Lat:   42.6811°   (42° 40' 51")

Lon:   -91.9365°   (-91° 56' 11")

The Woodlawn Cemetery is located in Fayette County<2>.

The county seat for Fayette County is located in West Union. West Union lies 20 miles [32.2 km]<3> to the north northeast of the Woodlawn Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 20 that are within 9 miles [14.5 km] of the Woodlawn Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Oakdale Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oakdale Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Oakdale Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Oakdale Cemetery is located in Fayette County
  • Oran Twp. Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oran Twp. Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Oran Twp. Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Oran Twp. Cemetery is located in Fayette County
  • Oran Twp. Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oran Twp. Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Oran Twp. Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Oran Twp. Cemetery is located in Fayette County
  • Floral Hills Memorial Gardens Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Floral Hills Memorial Gardens Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Floral Hills Memorial Gardens Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Floral Hills Memorial Gardens Cemetery is located in Buchanan County
  • Otsego Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
  • St. Marys Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • 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.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The St. Marys Cemetery is located in Buchanan County
  • Kint Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Kint Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Kint Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Kint Cemetery is located in Buchanan County
  • North Amish Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the North Amish Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the North Amish Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The North Amish Cemetery is located in Buchanan County
  • Fontana Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fontana Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fontana Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Fontana Cemetery is located in Buchanan County
  • Hazleton Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hazleton Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hazleton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Hazleton Cemetery is located in Buchanan County
  • Calvary Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Calvary Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Calvary Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Calvary Cemetery is located in Fayette County
  • Immaculate Conception Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Immaculate Conception Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Immaculate Conception Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Immaculate Conception Cemetery is located in Fayette County
  • Continue List   (8 more) ...
    • Fairbank Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fairbank Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fairbank Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Fairbank Cemetery is located in Fayette County
    • Stanley Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Long Grove Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Long Grove Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Long Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Long Grove Cemetery is located in Fayette County
    • Union Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • 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.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Union Cemetery is located in Buchanan County
    • Hope Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hope Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hope Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hope Cemetery is located in Fayette County
    • St. Peter Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Peter Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Peter Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The St. Peter Cemetery is located in Fayette County
    • Greenwood Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 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 Fayette County
    • Amish Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Amish Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Amish Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Amish Cemetery is located in Buchanan County

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 25 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Woodlawn Cemetery.

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

  • Oelwein
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
  • Hazleton
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
  • Fairbank
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fairbank have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairbank
    • Fairbank is located in Buchanan County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,132 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Fairbank <6>
  • Stanley
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stanley have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stanley
    • Stanley is located in Buchanan County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 120 people
  • Westgate
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
  • Maynard
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maynard have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maynard
    • Maynard is located in Fayette County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 472 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Maynard <6>
  • Oran
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oran have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oran
    • Oran is located in Fayette County
  • Aurora
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Aurora have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Aurora
    • Aurora is located in Buchanan County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 162 people
  • Fayette
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fayette have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fayette
    • Fayette is located in Fayette County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,378 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Fayette <6>
  • Randalia
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Randalia have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Randalia
    • Randalia is located in Fayette County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 60 people
  • Dunkerton
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dunkerton have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dunkerton
    • Dunkerton is located in Black Hawk County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 851 people
  • Independence
    (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
  • Continue List   (13 more) ...
    • Maryville
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
    • Arlington
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Arlington have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arlington
      • Arlington is located in Fayette County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 393 people
    • Sumner
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Readlyn
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Readlyn have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Readlyn
      • Readlyn is located in Bremer County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 854 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Readlyn <6>
    • Klinger
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
    • Jesup
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jesup have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jesup
      • Jesup is located in Black Hawk County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,711 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Jesup <6>
    • Doris
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Doris. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Doris
      • Doris is located in Buchanan County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Doris
      • From the Woodlawn Cemetery to Doris
    • Donnan
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Donnan. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Donnan
      • Donnan is located in Fayette County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Donnan
      • From the Woodlawn Cemetery to Donnan
    • Lamont
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lamont have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lamont
      • Lamont is located in Buchanan County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 456 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lamont <6>
    • Knittel
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
    • Dewar
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Winthrop
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Hawkeye
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Hawkeye. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hawkeye
      • Hawkeye is located in Fayette County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 399 people
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Hawkeye
      • From the Woodlawn Cemetery to Hawkeye

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 Woodlawn Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Fayette County.

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

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #463193  (Woodlawn Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #463193 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: Oelwein
    • County: Fayette         Elev: 312
    • Location given for GNIS #463193 (Woodlawn Cemetery)
  • Referenced Find-A-Grave Entry:  #96715

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 Fayette, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
<3>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 Woodlawn Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 42.6811, Longitude: -91.9365    
<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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