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A visit to the Alma Cemetery ...

Introduction ...

Note: We have organized the cemeteries in our Gazetteer based on a problem that we had while working on our own genealogy. Without specifying the cemeteries involved, we found an ancestor that we believed to have been buried in one cemetery was actually buried elsewhere.

We discovered that his burial had been refused at the last moment and the family had scrambled to make new arrangements. By looking at nearby cemeteries, the surrounding communities and in newspapers of the period, we were finally able to locate his burial site.

Should you find yourself in the same situation, we hope that our Gazetteer helps you discover your lost ancestor.

The Location of the Alma Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   39.0161°   (39° 0' 57")

Lon:   -96.2986°   (-96° 17' 54")

The Alma Cemetery is located in Wabaunsee County<2>.

The county seat for Wabaunsee County is located in Alma. Alma lies just to the east of the Alma Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 20 that are within 14 miles [22.5 km]<3> of the Alma Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Fairview Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • 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.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Fairview Cemetery is located in Wabaunsee County
  • McFarland Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McFarland Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McFarland Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The McFarland Cemetery is located in Wabaunsee County
  • Troemper Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Troemper Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Troemper Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Troemper Cemetery is located in Wabaunsee County
  • Schwanke Family Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Schwanke Family Cemetery
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for the Schwanke Family Cemetery. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
    • The Schwanke Family Cemetery is located in Wabaunsee County
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2562274 <6>
  • Kuenzli Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Kuenzli Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Kuenzli Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Kuenzli Cemetery is located in Wabaunsee County
  • Fix Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fix Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fix Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Fix Cemetery is located in Wabaunsee County
  • Nehring Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Nehring Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Nehring Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Nehring Cemetery is located in Wabaunsee County
  • Swedish Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Swedish Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Swedish Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Swedish Cemetery is located in Wabaunsee County
  • Bethlehem Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bethlehem Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bethlehem Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Bethlehem Cemetery is located in Wabaunsee County
  • Smith Family Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Smith Family Cemetery
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for the Smith Family Cemetery. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
    • The Smith Family Cemetery is located in Riley County
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Smith Family Cemetery is located 3 miles [4.8 km]<3> to the north of Zeandale.
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2401238 <6>
  • Wabaunsee Cemetery
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wabaunsee Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wabaunsee Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Wabaunsee Cemetery is located in Wabaunsee County
  • St. Johns Cemetery
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Johns Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Johns Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The St. Johns Cemetery is located in Wabaunsee County
  • Continue List   (8 more) ...
    • Meacham - Van Antwarp Family Cemetery
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
    • West Templin Cemetery
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the West Templin Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the West Templin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The West Templin Cemetery is located in Wabaunsee County
    • East Templin Cemetery
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the East Templin Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the East Templin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The East Templin Cemetery is located in Wabaunsee County
    • Kaeckell Family Cemetery
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Kaeckell Family Cemetery
      • The Kaeckell Family Cemetery is located in Wabaunsee County
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Kaeckell Family Cemetery is located 4 miles [6.4 km]<3> to the east of Eskridge.
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2275038 <6>
    • Mission View Cemetery
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mission View Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mission View Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mission View Cemetery is located in Wabaunsee County
    • Pleasant Valley Cemetery
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pleasant Valley Cemetery
      • The Pleasant Valley Cemetery is located in Riley County
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Pleasant Valley Cemetery is a large cemetery that is located 2 miles [3.2 km]<3> to the northeast of Zeandale.
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #93374 <6>
    • Welcome Cemetery
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Welcome Cemetery
      • The Welcome Cemetery is located in Geary County
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Welcome Cemetery is located 17 miles [27.4 km]<3> to the west of Junction City.
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #94036 <6>
    • Greenwood Cemetery
      (13 miles [20.9 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.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Greenwood Cemetery is located in Wabaunsee County

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 22 communities are within 20 miles [32.2 km]<3> of the Alma Cemetery.

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

  • Alma
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Alma have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alma
    • Alma is located in Wabaunsee County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 776 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Alma <7>
  • McFarland
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for McFarland have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McFarland
    • McFarland is located in Wabaunsee County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 250 people
  • Paxico
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
  • Pillsbury Crossing ‑ Historic
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Pillsbury Crossing. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pillsbury Crossing
    • Pillsbury Crossing is located in Riley County
  • Vera
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vera
    • Vera is located in Wabaunsee County
  • Zeandale
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Zeandale
    • Zeandale is located in Riley County
  • Saint George
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saint George have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saint George
    • Saint George is located in Pottawatomie County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,017 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Saint George <7>
  • Wamego
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wamego have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wamego
    • Wamego is located in Pottawatomie County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 4,718 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Wamego <7>
  • Alta Vista
    (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Alta Vista have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alta Vista
    • Alta Vista is located in Wabaunsee County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 419 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Alta Vista <7>
  • Eskridge
    (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eskridge
    • Eskridge is located in Wabaunsee County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 502 people
  • Maple Hill
    (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maple Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maple Hill
    • Maple Hill is located in Wabaunsee County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 599 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Maple Hill <7>
  • Belvue
    (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Belvue have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Belvue
    • Belvue is located in Pottawatomie County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 204 people
  • Continue List   (10 more) ...
    • Louisville
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Louisville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Louisville
      • Louisville is located in Pottawatomie County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 228 people
      • Louisville has also been known as:
      • Louisville Springs
      • Rock City
      • Rock Creek Falls
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Louisville <7>
    • Saint Marys
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saint Marys have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saint Marys
      • Saint Marys is located in Pottawatomie County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,652 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Saint Marys <7>
    • Fairmont
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairmont
      • Fairmont is located in Riley County
    • Ashland ‑ Historic
      (18 miles [29 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ashland came from an uncertain source and they still need to be verified:<8>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ashland
      • Ashland is located in Riley County
      • Ashland has also been known as:
      • Ashland Bottoms
    • Dwight
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dwight
      • Dwight is located in Morris County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 255 people
    • Dover
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the east)
    • Willard
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Willard have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willard
      • Willard is located in Shawnee County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 88 people
    • Manhattan
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)
    • Rossville
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rossville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rossville
      • Rossville is located in Shawnee County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,115 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Rossville <7>
    • Eureka Lake
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eureka Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eureka Lake
      • Eureka Lake is located in Riley County

For the full list of neighboring communities with details, please visit our extended List of Communities.

Nearby communities with newspapers ...

The following communities are those where newspapers have been published and are located in the vicinity of the Alma Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Wabaunsee County.

More information can be found on our list of Local Newspapers for The Alma Cemetery.

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we first visit the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These websites either offer the information directly or else point to where you can find it. Their websites are open to everyone.

To help you get started, the following links will take you to the pages that might help with the Alma Cemetery:

Miscellaneous References and Mentions ...

Our approach is to add the name of a cemetery whenever we see it mentioned - usually from newspapers, old books and maps. Typically we have little information to start with, but we continue to add detail as we find it.

We've created the following list to keep track of the sources that we found useful for the Alma Cemetery:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #476599  (Alma Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #476599 has been archived by the USGS. It is no longer maintained by the USGS, nor can it be retrieved from their website.
    • Class: cemetery         Map Name: Alma
    • County: Wabaunsee         Elev: 345
    • Location given for GNIS #476599 (Alma Cemetery)

The official website for State of Kansas: https://portal.kansas.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
<2>If you're interested in how the shape of Kansas' counties, including Wabaunsee, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
<3>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- ) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point at the Alma Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.0161, Longitude: -96.2986       In this case, the coordinates for the Alma Cemetery have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<4>While we have an extensive database of cemeteries (with over 200,000 entries), you can be assured that it's not complete and our list will be missing cemeteries.
<5>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.
<6>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.
<7>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<8>If we found a location and have questions about the accuracy of our information, we will simply say that the marker is 'in the vicinity'. We are not confident about the location and the position of our marker is only a rough guide. If we have too many doubts about the location, we will not include it in our database.




 

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