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Our Genealogy Helper

Introduction ...

We have a couple of goals for our Gazetteer:

  • That it be a tool which helps us with planning our trips.
  • We're trying to shape our Gazetteer as a tool to help us understand the community in which our ancestors lived, the community that was part of their daily lives.
  • On our trips, we try to visit those places where our ancestors left their footprints.

By learning about Missouri Valley (and the surrounding area) during the time that our ancestors lived, we hope to have a better understanding of both their community and its relationship to their lifes. We hope that this tool helps to give us an insight into their world.

As we add data and organize our Gazetteer to help with our family research, we will be adding to this our Genealogical Helper for Missouri Valley. While we don't have information that is specific to any given person or family, we intend to expand our understanding about where and how people lived.

Name Variations for Missouri Valley ...

When searching records, keep in mind that names and their spelling can change over time. Our sources include documents like maps, railroad schedules, Travel, Express and Shipping Guides. Many of these documents date from the 1800's and it's common to find spelling differences.

Although we can't give a definitive list, hopefully the following will give you a feel for the variations that might have occurred.

For example, a typical abbreviation for Missouri Valley: Missouri Vly. (or less commonly used: Missouri Vally. or Missouri Vlly.)

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.

Neighboring Counties ...

When searching for family records, we have frequently made the mistake of not checking the neighboring counties.

For example, we have great-grandparents who lived in the southeast corner of their home county. During their lives, most doctors and hospitals were in the next county to the east. Almost all of the nearby churches and cemeteries were in the county to the south.

So when searching for records, we had our best success by looking in neighboring counties instead of the county in which they lived:  their home county contained property and probate records; the county to the east contained birth and death records; the county to the south contained their burial records. If we hadn't included the neighboring counties, we would have missed many valuable sources of information.

If you're in a similar situation, we hope that the following information helps.

Missouri Valley is located in Harrison County.

To see how the shape of Iowa's counties have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.

The following counties adjoin and form the boundaries of Harrison County: Crawford, Monona, Pottawattamie, Shelby, Burt (NE) & Washington (NE).

Below are the counties that are near Missouri Valley. For each of these counties, we show a sample of those communities that are closest to Missouri Valley:

  • Harrison County     (The home county of Missouri Valley)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Missouri Valley, with the one closest to Missouri Valley listed first.
    • California Junction
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Logan
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Modale
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Magnolia
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Magnolia have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Magnolia
      • Magnolia is located in Harrison County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 170 people
    • Mondamin
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Orson
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Orson. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Orson
      • Orson is located in Harrison County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Orson
      • From Missouri Valley to Orson
    • Woodbine
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodbine have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodbine
      • Woodbine is located in Harrison County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,363 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Woodbine <1>
    • Persia
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Persia have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Persia
      • Persia is located in Harrison County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 281 people
    • Yorkshire
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)
    • Pisgah
      (18 miles [29 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pisgah have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pisgah
      • Pisgah is located in Harrison County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 237 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Pisgah <1>
    • Little Sioux
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Little Sioux have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Little Sioux
      • Little Sioux is located in Harrison County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 159 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Little Sioux <1>
    • Dunlap
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dunlap have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dunlap
      • Dunlap is located in Harrison County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 978 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Dunlap <1>
  • Mills County
    • Mineola
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mineola have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mineola
      • Mineola is located in Mills County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mineola <1>
  • Monona County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Missouri Valley, with the one closest to Missouri Valley listed first.
    • Moorhead
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Moorhead have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Moorhead
      • Moorhead is located in Monona County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 202 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Moorhead <1>
    • Blencoe
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the north)
    • Soldier
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
  • Pottawattamie County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Missouri Valley, with the one closest to Missouri Valley listed first.
    • Loveland
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Loveland have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Loveland
      • Loveland is located in Pottawattamie County
    • Honey Creek
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Honey Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Honey Creek
      • Honey Creek is located in Pottawattamie County
    • Pigeon
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Pigeon. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pigeon
      • Pigeon is located in Pottawattamie County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Pigeon
      • From Missouri Valley to Pigeon
    • Crescent
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crescent have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crescent
      • Crescent is located in Pottawattamie County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 618 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Crescent <1>
    • Neola
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Underwood
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Weston
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Weston. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Weston
      • Weston is located in Pottawattamie County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Weston
      • From Missouri Valley to Weston
    • Minden
      (18 miles [29 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Minden have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Minden
      • Minden is located in Pottawattamie County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 597 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Minden <1>
    • Carter Lake
      (18 miles [29 km] to the south)
    • Chautauqua
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)
    • McClelland
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for McClelland have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McClelland
      • McClelland is located in Pottawattamie County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 155 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for McClelland <1>
    • Council Bluffs
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the south)
  • Shelby County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Missouri Valley, with the one closest to Missouri Valley listed first.
    • Portsmouth
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the east)
    • Shelby
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shelby have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shelby
      • Shelby is located in Shelby County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 607 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Shelby <1>
    • Tennant
      (23 miles [37 km] to the east)
    • Panama
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast)
    • Westphalia
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Westphalia have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Westphalia
      • Westphalia is located in Shelby County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 117 people
    • Corley
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the east)
    • Earling
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Earling have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Earling
      • Earling is located in Shelby County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 403 people
    • Harlan
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
  • Burt County (NE)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Missouri Valley, with the one closest to Missouri Valley listed first.
    • Tekamah
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Craig
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Craig have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Craig
      • Craig is located in Burt County (NE)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 188 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Craig <1>
  • Dodge County (NE)
  • Douglas County (NE)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Missouri Valley, with the one closest to Missouri Valley listed first.
    • Briggs
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Briggs have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Briggs
      • Briggs is located in Douglas County (NE)
    • Home Park
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)
    • Irvington
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southwest)
    • Bennington
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bennington have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bennington
      • Bennington is located in Douglas County (NE)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,518 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bennington <1>
    • Omaha
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the south)
    • Elk City
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southwest)
    • Boys Town
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest)
    • Ralston
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ralston have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ralston
      • Ralston is located in Douglas County (NE)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 7,254 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ralston <1>
    • King Lake
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Waterloo
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Waterloo have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Waterloo
      • Waterloo is located in Douglas County (NE)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 914 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Waterloo <1>
    • Elkhorn
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elkhorn have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elkhorn
      • Elkhorn is located in Douglas County (NE)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Elkhorn <1>
    • Millard
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest)
  • Sarpy County (NE)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Missouri Valley, with the one closest to Missouri Valley listed first.
    • Avery
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Avery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Avery
      • Avery is located in Sarpy County (NE)
    • La Vista
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for La Vista have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for La Vista
      • La Vista is located in Sarpy County (NE)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 17,020 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for La Vista <1>
    • Bellevue
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the south)
    • Gilmore
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gilmore have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gilmore
      • Gilmore is located in Sarpy County (NE)
    • Papillion
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Papillion have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Papillion
      • Papillion is located in Sarpy County (NE)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 20,293 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Papillion <1>
    • Portal
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Portal have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Portal
      • Portal is located in Sarpy County (NE)
    • Chalco
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chalco have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chalco
      • Chalco is located in Sarpy County (NE)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Chalco <1>
  • Washington County (NE)

For an expanded list of the communities that are closest to Missouri Valley, see our County-by-County Page for Missouri Valley.

Cemeteries Near Missouri Valley ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Missouri Valley.

This is a new section and is likely to have errors. If you find an error, such as a missing cemetery or we have the wrong name, please let us know. If you know of them, we would also appreciate learning about previous or alternate names.

If you need information about a burial or interment, photos, transcripts, how to contact the cemetery or local authorities, please visit our selection of Genealogy Websites (see below).

If not found below, our Cemetery List for Missouri Valley covers a larger area, with the cemeteries listed in alphabetical order.

The following cemeteries are listed based on their distance from Missouri Valley, with the one closest to Missouri Valley listed first.

  • Mt. Carmel Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Carmel Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Carmel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Rose Hill Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rose Hill Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rose Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Old Frazier Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Frazier Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Frazier Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Oak Grove Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
  • Greenwood Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • 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.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Branson Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
  • Calhoun Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Calhoun Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Calhoun Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Crook Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Crook Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Crook Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • St. Bridgett Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Bridgett Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Bridgett Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Linwood Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Linwood Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Linwood Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Logan Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Logan Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Logan Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Elan Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Elan Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Elan Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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    • Harris Grove Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Harris Grove Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Harris Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Reels Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Reels Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Reels Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Grange Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)

Nearby Communities in 1895 ...

We've built the following list with information that came from an Atlas published by Rand McNally in 1895. The Atlas had details such as the population of the community (which appears to have come from the 1890 Census) and whether there was a post office and/or railroad service available. We also indicate if the community no longer exists and is now historic.<5>

The Rand McNally Atlas shows that Missouri Valley had a population of 2,797 people in 1895 with a post office and railroad service. In 2020, Missouri Valley had a population of 2,576 people.

These communities are listed based on their distance from Missouri Valley, with the one closest to Missouri Valley listed first.

  • Loveland
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Loveland have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Loveland
    • Loveland is located in Pottawattamie County
  • California Junction
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
  • Beebeetown
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Beebeetown have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beebeetown
    • Beebeetown is located in Harrison County
  • Logan
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
  • Modale
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
  • Honey Creek
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Honey Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Honey Creek
    • Honey Creek is located in Pottawattamie County
  • Pigeon
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Pigeon. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pigeon
    • Pigeon is located in Pottawattamie County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Pigeon
    • From Missouri Valley to Pigeon
  • De Soto ‑ Historic
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
  • Magnolia
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Magnolia have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Magnolia
    • Magnolia is located in Harrison County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 170 people
  • Fort Calhoun
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
  • Union Burg ‑ Historic
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Union Burg have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Union Burg
    • Union Burg is located in Harrison County
  • Mondamin
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
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    • Blair
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
    • Crescent
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crescent have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crescent
      • Crescent is located in Pottawattamie County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 618 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Crescent <1>
    • Briggs
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Briggs have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Briggs
      • Briggs is located in Douglas County (NE)

We've also created an expanded list of communities that existed in the 1890's and were located in the area around Missouri Valley. See our List of 1890's Communities around Missouri Valley.

Newspapers Published in the Vicinity of Missouri Valley ...

An ongoing effort between the Library of Congress and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has resulted in the National Digital Newspaper Program (NDNP).

To share their results, the partnership has created the Chronicling America website. The goal of this partnership is to assemble a database about the current and historic newspapers of the United States. This includes a growing collection of scanned images from selected papers. All of it available to the public on their website.

Using information that we've taken from the Chronicling America website, we've identified 420 newspapers that have been published in the area around Missouri Valley.

We have organized these newspapers into two lists:

  • A Local Newspaper List - focusing on the papers published in the immediate area of Missouri Valley. There are actually two parts to this list - papers printed in the immediate area of Missouri Valley and those printed in the larger area surrounding Missouri Valley.
  • An Extended Newspaper List - a longer list, sorted by paper name and containing those papers published within 30 miles [48.3 km]<6> of Missouri Valley.

Websites to Help With Your Genealogy 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 information is open to everyone.

To help you get started, the following links will take you to the pages that are relevant to Missouri Valley:

Footnotes ...

<1>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<2>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.
<3>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.
<4>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.
<5>We use the term 'Historic' broadly and it generally means that the community no longer exists. However, it can also mean that the community might still exist, but was significantly larger or had a more 'official' existence in the past than it does now. Unfortunately our sources of data have proven to be unreliable. If you can provide us with more specific information about Missouri Valley, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.
<6>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Missouri Valley) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Missouri Valley. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 41.5594, Longitude: -95.8878