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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 Washta (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 Washta. 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.

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 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.

Washta is located in Cherokee 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 Cherokee County: Buena Vista, Clay, Ida, O'Brien, Plymouth, Sac, Sioux & Woodbury.

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

  • Cherokee County     (The home county of Washta)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Washta, with the one closest to Washta listed first.
    • Quimby
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Fielding
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Mary Hill
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
    • Cherokee
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Meriden
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
    • Cleghorn
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cleghorn have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cleghorn
      • Cleghorn is located in Cherokee County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 214 people
    • Marcus
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marcus have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marcus
      • Marcus is located in Cherokee County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,055 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Marcus <1>
    • Aurelia
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Aurelia have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Aurelia
      • Aurelia is located in Cherokee County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 952 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Aurelia <1>
    • Larrabee
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast)
  • Buena Vista County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Washta, with the one closest to Washta listed first.
    • Alta
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Alta have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alta
      • Alta is located in Buena Vista County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,916 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Alta <1>
    • Elkton
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Elkton. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elkton
      • Elkton is located in Buena Vista County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Elkton
      • From Washta to Elkton
    • Casino Beach
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the east)
    • Storm Lake
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the east)
    • Lakeside
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lakeside have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lakeside
      • Lakeside is located in Buena Vista County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 690 people
    • Juniata
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the east)
    • Truesdale
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Truesdale have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Truesdale
      • Truesdale is located in Buena Vista County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 77 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Truesdale <1>
  • Clay County
    • Peterson
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Peterson have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Peterson
      • Peterson is located in Clay County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 304 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Peterson <1>
  • Ida County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Washta, with the one closest to Washta listed first.
    • Holstein
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holstein have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holstein
      • Holstein is located in Ida County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,367 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Holstein <1>
    • Galva
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)
    • Battle Creek
      (18 miles [29 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Battle Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Battle Creek
      • Battle Creek is located in Ida County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 691 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Battle Creek <1>
    • Ida Grove
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ida Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ida Grove
      • Ida Grove is located in Ida County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,037 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ida Grove <1>
    • Arthur
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Arthur have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arthur
      • Arthur is located in Ida County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 194 people
  • Monona County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Washta, with the one closest to Washta listed first.
    • Mapleton
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mapleton have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mapleton
      • Mapleton is located in Monona County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,147 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mapleton <1>
    • Rodney
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest)
  • O'Brien County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Washta, with the one closest to Washta listed first.
    • Calumet
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Calumet have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Calumet
      • Calumet is located in O'Brien County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 155 people
    • Germantown
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Germantown. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Germantown
      • Germantown is located in O'Brien County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Germantown
      • From Washta to Germantown
    • Paullina
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Paullina have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paullina
      • Paullina is located in O'Brien County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 965 people
    • Sutherland
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sutherland have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sutherland
      • Sutherland is located in O'Brien County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 588 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sutherland <1>
  • Plymouth County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Washta, with the one closest to Washta listed first.
    • Kingsley
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kingsley have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kingsley
      • Kingsley is located in Plymouth County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,397 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Kingsley <1>
    • O'Leary
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for O'Leary. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for O'Leary
      • O'Leary is located in Plymouth County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to O'Leary
      • From Washta to O'Leary
    • Remsen
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Remsen have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Remsen
      • Remsen is located in Plymouth County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,607 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Remsen <1>
    • Oyens
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oyens have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oyens
      • Oyens is located in Plymouth County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 102 people
    • Le Mars
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Le Mars have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Le Mars
      • Le Mars is located in Plymouth County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 10,195 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Le Mars <1>
    • Merrill
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Merrill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Merrill
      • Merrill is located in Plymouth County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 723 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Merrill <1>
    • Hinton
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the west)
    • James
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the west)
  • Sac County
  • Sioux County
    • Granville
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Granville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Granville
      • Granville is located in Sioux County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 303 people
  • Woodbury County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Washta, with the one closest to Washta listed first.
    • Cushing
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cushing have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cushing
      • Cushing is located in Woodbury County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 215 people
    • Correctionville
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Correctionville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Correctionville
      • Correctionville is located in Woodbury County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 792 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Correctionville <1>
    • Pierson
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pierson have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pierson
      • Pierson is located in Woodbury County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 349 people
    • Anthon
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Anthon have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Anthon
      • Anthon is located in Woodbury County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 553 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Anthon <1>
    • Moville
      (18 miles [29 km] to the west)
    • Oto
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oto
      • Oto is located in Woodbury County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 101 people
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Oto
      • From Washta to Oto
    • Danbury
      (23 miles [37 km] to the south)
    • Climbing Hill
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest)
    • Lawton
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lawton have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lawton
      • Lawton is located in Woodbury County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 979 people
    • Smithland
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Bronson
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bronson have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bronson
      • Bronson is located in Woodbury County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 318 people
    • Hornick
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hornick have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hornick
      • Hornick is located in Woodbury County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 210 people

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

Cemeteries Near Washta ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Washta.

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

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

  • Sunset View Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sunset View Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sunset View Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Good Hope Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Good Hope Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Good Hope Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Fairview Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fairview Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fairview Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Grandview Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Grandview Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Grandview Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Grand Meadow Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Grand Meadow Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Grand Meadow Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Mt. Pleasant Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Silver Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Silver Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Silver Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Greenwood Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
    • 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.
  • Correctionville Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Correctionville Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Correctionville Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Cushing Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cushing Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cushing Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Norwegian Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Norwegian Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Norwegian Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Holstein Cemetery
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Holstein Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Holstein Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Continue List   (123 more) ...
    • West Point Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the West Point Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the West Point Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Rock Twp. Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rock Twp. Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rock Twp. Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • OLGC Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the OLGC Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the OLGC Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.

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 Washta had a population of 29 people in 1895 with a post office and railroad service. In 2020, Washta had a population of 222 people.

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

  • Quimby
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
  • Pierson
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pierson have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pierson
    • Pierson is located in Woodbury County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 349 people
  • Correctionville
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Correctionville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Correctionville
    • Correctionville is located in Woodbury County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 792 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Correctionville <1>
  • Cushing
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cushing have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cushing
    • Cushing is located in Woodbury County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 215 people
  • Fielding
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
  • Holstein
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holstein have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holstein
    • Holstein is located in Ida County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,367 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Holstein <1>
  • Kingsley
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kingsley have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kingsley
    • Kingsley is located in Plymouth County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,397 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Kingsley <1>
  • Anthon
    (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Anthon have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Anthon
    • Anthon is located in Woodbury County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 553 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Anthon <1>
  • Midway
    (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Midway have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Midway
    • Midway is located in Woodbury County
  • Cherokee
    (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
  • Meriden
    (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
  • Galva
    (16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)
  • Continue List   (14 more) ...
    • Cleghorn
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cleghorn have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cleghorn
      • Cleghorn is located in Cherokee County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 214 people
    • Lucky Valley ‑ Historic
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lucky Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lucky Valley
      • Lucky Valley is located in Woodbury County
    • Marcus
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marcus have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marcus
      • Marcus is located in Cherokee County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,055 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Marcus <1>

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

Newspapers Published in the Vicinity of Washta ...

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 119 newspapers that have been published in the area around Washta.

We have organized these newspapers into two lists:

  • A Local Newspaper List - focusing on the papers published in the immediate area of Washta. There are actually two parts to this list - papers printed in the immediate area of Washta and those printed in the larger area surrounding Washta.
  • An Extended Newspaper List - a longer list, sorted by paper name and containing those papers published within 30 miles [48.3 km]<5> of Washta.

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 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 Washta:

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

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

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>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 Washta, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.
<5>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Washta) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Washta. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 42.5756, Longitude: -95.7171    









 

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