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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 Silver Lake (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 Silver Lake. 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 Silver Lake ...

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 Silver Lake: Silver Lk.

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 northwest corner of their home county. During their lives, most doctors and hospitals were in the next county to the west. Almost all of the nearby churches and cemeteries were in the county to the north.

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 west contained birth and death records; the county to the north 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.

Silver Lake is located in Worth 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 Worth County: Cerro Gordo, Mitchell, Winnebago, Freeborn (MN) & Mower (MN).

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

  • Worth County     (The home county of Silver Lake)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Silver Lake, with the one closest to Silver Lake listed first.
    • Bristol
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bristol
      • Bristol is located in Worth County
    • Northwood
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Northwood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Northwood
      • Northwood is located in Worth County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,958 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Northwood <2>
    • Joice
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Joice have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Joice
      • Joice is located in Worth County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 209 people
    • Kensett
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kensett have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kensett
      • Kensett is located in Worth County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 249 people
    • Hanlontown
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hanlontown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hanlontown
      • Hanlontown is located in Worth County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 220 people
    • Bolan
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bolan
      • Bolan is located in Worth County
    • Fertile
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fertile have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fertile
      • Fertile is located in Worth County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 356 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Fertile <2>
    • Manly
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Grafton
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grafton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grafton
      • Grafton is located in Worth County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 243 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Grafton <2>
  • Cerro Gordo County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Silver Lake, with the one closest to Silver Lake listed first.
    • Plymouth
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Plymouth have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Plymouth
      • Plymouth is located in Cerro Gordo County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 361 people
    • Plymouth Junction
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Plymouth Junction have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Plymouth Junction
      • Plymouth Junction is located in Cerro Gordo County
    • Clear Lake
      (23 miles [37 km] to the south)
    • Rock Falls
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rock Falls have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rock Falls
      • Rock Falls is located in Cerro Gordo County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 146 people
    • Mason City
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the south)
    • Ventura
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ventura have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ventura
      • Ventura is located in Cerro Gordo County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 706 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ventura <2>
    • Mason City Junction
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mason City Junction have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mason City Junction
      • Mason City Junction is located in Cerro Gordo County
    • Portland
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Portland
      • Portland is located in Cerro Gordo County
    • Burchinal
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burchinal
      • Burchinal is located in Cerro Gordo County
    • Cameron
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cameron have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cameron
      • Cameron is located in Cerro Gordo County
  • Floyd County
    • Nora Springs
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Nora Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nora Springs
      • Nora Springs is located in Floyd County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,342 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Nora Springs <2>
  • Hancock County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Silver Lake, with the one closest to Silver Lake listed first.
    • Crystal Lake
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crystal Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crystal Lake
      • Crystal Lake is located in Hancock County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 228 people
    • Garner
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Garner have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Garner
      • Garner is located in Hancock County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,031 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Garner <2>
  • Mitchell County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Silver Lake, with the one closest to Silver Lake listed first.
    • Carpenter
      (18 miles [29 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Carpenter have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carpenter
      • Carpenter is located in Mitchell County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 108 people
    • Saint Ansgar
      (23 miles [37 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saint Ansgar have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saint Ansgar
      • Saint Ansgar is located in Mitchell County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,125 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Saint Ansgar <2>
    • Toeterville
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Toeterville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Toeterville
      • Toeterville is located in Mitchell County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Toeterville <2>
    • Mitchell
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mitchell
      • Mitchell is located in Mitchell County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 128 people
    • Rock Creek
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rock Creek
      • Rock Creek is located in Mitchell County
    • Stacyville
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stacyville
      • Stacyville is located in Mitchell County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 466 people
    • Osage
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Osage
      • Osage is located in Mitchell County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,549 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Osage <2>
  • Winnebago County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Silver Lake, with the one closest to Silver Lake listed first.
    • Lake Mills
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake Mills have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Mills
      • Lake Mills is located in Winnebago County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,987 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lake Mills <2>
    • Scarville
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Scarville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Scarville
      • Scarville is located in Winnebago County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 66 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Scarville <2>
    • Vinje
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vinje
      • Vinje is located in Winnebago County
    • Leland
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Leland have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leland
      • Leland is located in Winnebago County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 268 people
    • Forest City
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Thompson
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Thompson have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Thompson
      • Thompson is located in Winnebago County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 466 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Thompson <2>
    • Rake
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rake have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rake
      • Rake is located in Winnebago County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 206 people
    • Buffalo Center
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Buffalo Center have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buffalo Center
      • Buffalo Center is located in Winnebago County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 849 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Buffalo Center <2>
  • Faribault County (MN)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Silver Lake, with the one closest to Silver Lake listed first.
    • Walters
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Walters have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Walters
      • Walters is located in Faribault County (MN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 67 people
    • Kiester
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kiester have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kiester
      • Kiester is located in Faribault County (MN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 456 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Kiester <2>
    • Bricelyn
      (23 miles [37 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bricelyn have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bricelyn
      • Bricelyn is located in Faribault County (MN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 334 people
    • Wells
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wells have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wells
      • Wells is located in Faribault County (MN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,157 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Wells <2>
    • Frost
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Frost have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Frost
      • Frost is located in Faribault County (MN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 181 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Frost <2>
    • Dell
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dell have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dell
      • Dell is located in Faribault County (MN)
  • Freeborn County (MN)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Silver Lake, with the one closest to Silver Lake listed first.
    • Twin Lakes
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Twin Lakes
      • Twin Lakes is located in Freeborn County (MN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 149 people
    • Emmons
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Emmons have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Emmons
      • Emmons is located in Freeborn County (MN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 380 people
    • Glenville
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glenville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glenville
      • Glenville is located in Freeborn County (MN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 624 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Glenville <2>
    • Albert Lea
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
    • Myrtle
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Myrtle have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Myrtle
      • Myrtle is located in Freeborn County (MN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 46 people
    • Conger
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Conger have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Conger
      • Conger is located in Freeborn County (MN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 144 people
    • Hayward
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hayward have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hayward
      • Hayward is located in Freeborn County (MN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 243 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hayward <2>
    • London
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for London have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for London
      • London is located in Freeborn County (MN)
    • Alden
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Alden have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alden
      • Alden is located in Freeborn County (MN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 642 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Alden <2>
    • Manchester
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Manchester have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Manchester
      • Manchester is located in Freeborn County (MN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 55 people
    • Clarks Grove
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clarks Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clarks Grove
      • Clarks Grove is located in Freeborn County (MN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 694 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Clarks Grove <2>
    • Oakland
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oakland have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oakland
      • Oakland is located in Freeborn County (MN)
    • Hollandale
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hollandale have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hollandale
      • Hollandale is located in Freeborn County (MN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 298 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hollandale <2>
  • Mower County (MN)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Silver Lake, with the one closest to Silver Lake listed first.
    • Lyle
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lyle have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lyle
      • Lyle is located in Mower County (MN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 553 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lyle <2>
    • Varco
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Varco
      • Varco is located in Mower County (MN)
    • Austin
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Austin
      • Austin is located in Mower County (MN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 25,342 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Austin <2>
    • Mapleview
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mapleview have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mapleview
      • Mapleview is located in Mower County (MN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 177 people
    • Lansing
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lansing have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lansing
      • Lansing is located in Mower County (MN)
    • Rose Creek
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rose Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rose Creek
      • Rose Creek is located in Mower County (MN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 423 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Rose Creek <2>
    • Johnsburg
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Johnsburg have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Johnsburg
      • Johnsburg is located in Mower County (MN)
    • Brownsdale
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brownsdale have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brownsdale
      • Brownsdale is located in Mower County (MN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 696 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Brownsdale <2>
  • Steele County (MN)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Silver Lake, with the one closest to Silver Lake listed first.
    • Ellendale
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ellendale have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ellendale
      • Ellendale is located in Steele County (MN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 669 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ellendale <2>
    • Union
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Union
      • Union is located in Steele County (MN)
    • Blooming Prairie
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Blooming Prairie have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blooming Prairie
      • Blooming Prairie is located in Steele County (MN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,927 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Blooming Prairie <2>
  • Waseca County (MN)
    • New Richland
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Richland have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Richland
      • New Richland is located in Waseca County (MN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,171 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for New Richland <2>

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

Newspapers Published in Silver Lake ...

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 141 newspapers that have been published in the area around Silver Lake.

Although we're unaware of any newspapers that were published in the immediate area of Silver Lake, there are papers which were published within 30 miles [48.3 km]<3>. A list of those papers, sorted by paper name, can be found on the Extended Newspaper List for Silver Lake.

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

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

Cemeteries Near Silver Lake ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Silver Lake.

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 Silver Lake covers a larger area, with the cemeteries listed in alphabetical order.

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

  • Silver Lake Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Silver Lake Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Silver Lake Cemetery
  • Rugland Family Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rugland Family Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rugland Family Cemetery
  • Towne Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Towne Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Towne Cemetery
  • South Silver Lake Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the South Silver Lake Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the South Silver Lake Cemetery
  • Somber Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Somber Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Somber Cemetery
  • Sion Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sion Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sion Cemetery
  • St. James Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. James Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. James Cemetery
  • Round Prairie Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Round Prairie Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Round Prairie Cemetery
  • Dahlside Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dahlside Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dahlside Cemetery
  • North Shell Rock Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the North Shell Rock Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the North Shell Rock Cemetery
  • North Round Prairie Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the North Round Prairie Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the North Round Prairie Cemetery
  • Bristol Protestant Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bristol Protestant Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bristol Protestant Cemetery
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    • Lunder Lutheran Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lunder Lutheran Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lunder Lutheran Cemetery
    • South Shell Rock Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the South Shell Rock Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the South Shell Rock Cemetery
    • Stateline Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Stateline Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Stateline Cemetery

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.<4>

The Rand McNally Atlas shows that in 1895, Silver Lake had a post office and no railroad service.

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

  • Somber
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Somber have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Somber
    • Somber is located in Worth County
  • Bristol
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bristol
    • Bristol is located in Worth County
  • Twin Lakes
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Twin Lakes
    • Twin Lakes is located in Freeborn County (MN)
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 149 people
  • Gordonsville
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gordonsville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gordonsville
    • Gordonsville is located in Freeborn County (MN)
  • Emmons
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Emmons have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Emmons
    • Emmons is located in Freeborn County (MN)
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 380 people
  • Norman ‑ Historic
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Norman have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Norman
    • Norman is located in Winnebago County
  • Northwood
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Northwood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Northwood
    • Northwood is located in Worth County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,958 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Northwood <2>
  • Glenville
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glenville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glenville
    • Glenville is located in Freeborn County (MN)
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 624 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Glenville <2>
  • Lake Mills
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake Mills have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Mills
    • Lake Mills is located in Winnebago County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,987 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lake Mills <2>
  • Albert Lea
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
  • Kensett
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kensett have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kensett
    • Kensett is located in Worth County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 249 people
  • Myrtle
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Myrtle have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Myrtle
    • Myrtle is located in Freeborn County (MN)
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 46 people
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    • Deer Creek
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Deer Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Deer Creek
      • Deer Creek is located in Worth County
    • Armstrong
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Armstrong have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Armstrong
      • Armstrong is located in Freeborn County (MN)
    • Hayward
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hayward have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hayward
      • Hayward is located in Freeborn County (MN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 243 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hayward <2>

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

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Silver Lake. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

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>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<3>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- Silver Lake) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Silver Lake. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 43.4805, Longitude: -93.3665    
<4>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 Silver Lake, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.




 

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