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A visit to the Veterans Cemetery ...

Introduction ...

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

We discovered that his burial plans had changed 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 Veterans Cemetery ...

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

43.0197, -85.6573

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

The Veterans Cemetery is located in Kent County<2>.

The county seat for Kent County is located in Grand Rapids. Grand Rapids lies just to the south of the Veterans Cemetery .

Open a Google Map centered on the Veterans Cemetery.

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 25 that are within 6 miles [9.7 km]<3> of the Veterans Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Fair Plains Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • The Fair Plains Cemetery is located in Kent County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fair Plains Cemetery
  • Ahavas Israel Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • The Ahavas Israel Cemetery is located in Kent County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ahavas Israel Cemetery
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Ahavas Israel Cemetery is located outside and to the northwest of Grand Rapids.
    • The Ahavas Israel Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Achim Cemetery
    • Ahavis Achim Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #3 <5>
  • St.s Peter and Paul Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • The St.s Peter and Paul Cemetery is located in Kent County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for St.s Peter and Paul Cemetery
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the St.s Peter and Paul Cemetery is a large cemetery that is located outside and to the northwest of Grand Rapids.
    • The St.s Peter and Paul Cemetery has also been known as:
    • St.s Peter - Paul Lithuanian Catholic Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #1961493 <5>
  • St.s Peter & Paul's Lithuanian Catholic Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
  • Lithuanian Freedom Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • The Lithuanian Freedom Cemetery is located in Kent County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lithuanian Freedom Cemetery
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Lithuanian Freedom Cemetery is located outside and to the northwest of Grand Rapids.
    • The Lithuanian Freedom Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Freedom Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2166861 <5>
  • Washington Park Memorial Gardens
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • The Washington Park Memorial Gardens is located in Kent County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Washington Park Memorial Gardens
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Washington Park Memorial Gardens is a large cemetery that is located outside and to the northwest of Grand Rapids.
    • The Washington Park Memorial Gardens has also been known as:
    • Washington Park Cemetery
    • Washington Park Memorial Garden
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #1907 <5>
  • Holy Trinity Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • The Holy Trinity Cemetery is located in Kent County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holy Trinity Cemetery
  • Brooklawn Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • The Brooklawn Cemetery is located in Kent County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brooklawn Cemetery
  • White Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • The White Cemetery is located in Kent County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for White Cemetery
  • Holy Cross Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • The Holy Cross Cemetery is located in Kent County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holy Cross Cemetery
  • Blood Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • The Blood Cemetery is located in Kent County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blood Cemetery
  • Greenwood Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • The Greenwood Cemetery is located in Kent County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenwood Cemetery
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Greenwood Cemetery is a very large cemetery that is located outside and to the northwest of Grand Rapids.
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    • Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • The Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery is located in Kent County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery is a large cemetery that is located outside and to the northwest of Grand Rapids.
      • The Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Mt. Calvary Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #1123 <5>
    • Fulton Street Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Mason Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • The Mason Cemetery is located in Kent County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mason Cemetery
    • Alpine Twp. Pine Grove Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • The Alpine Twp. Pine Grove Cemetery is located in Kent County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alpine Twp. Pine Grove Cemetery
      • The Alpine Twp. Pine Grove Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Alpine Cemetery
      • Pine Grove Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #1417637 <5>
    • Belmont Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • The Belmont Cemetery is located in Kent County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Belmont Cemetery
    • Englishville Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • The Englishville Cemetery is located in Kent County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Englishville Cemetery
    • Alpine Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • The Alpine Cemetery is located in Kent County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alpine Cemetery
    • St. Andrews Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • The St. Andrews Cemetery is located in Kent County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for St. Andrews Cemetery
      • The St. Andrews Cemetery has also been known as:
      • St. Andrew's Catholic Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #1573 <5>
    • Oakhill Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • The Oakhill Cemetery is located in Kent County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oakhill Cemetery
      • The Oakhill Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Oak Hill Cemetery
      • Valley City Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #1263 <5>
    • Friant Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • The Friant Cemetery is located in Kent County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Friant Cemetery
    • Oakwood Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • The Oakwood Cemetery is located in Kent County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oakwood Cemetery
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Oakwood Cemetery is a large cemetery that is located 2 miles [3.2 km]<3> to the east of Belmont.
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2175534 <5>
    • Blythefield Memorial Gardens
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Plainfield Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • The Plainfield Cemetery is located in Kent County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Plainfield Cemetery
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Plainfield Cemetery is a large cemetery that is located in Belmont.
      • The Plainfield Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Livingston Cemetery
      • Plainfield Twp. Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #1406 <5>

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

List of neighboring communities ...

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

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

  • Comstock Park
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
  • Grand Rapids
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
  • Northview
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Northview is located in Kent County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Northview
  • Belmont
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
  • Walker
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
  • East Grand Rapids
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
  • Kinney
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Kinney is located in Kent County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kinney
  • Urbandale
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Urbandale is located in Kent County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Urbandale
  • Galewood
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Galewood is located in Kent County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Galewood
  • Beverly
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Beverly is located in Kent County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beverly
  • Burlingame Heights
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Burlingame Heights is located in Kent County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burlingame Heights
  • Wyoming
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
  • Continue List   (13 more) ...
    • Burlingame
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
      • Burlingame is located in Kent County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burlingame
    • Clyde Park
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
      • Clyde Park is located in Kent County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clyde Park
    • Rockford
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Marne
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
    • Grandville
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Ada
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Forest Hills
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Forest Hills is located in Kent County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Hills
    • Cannonsburg
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
    • Wright
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Wright is located in Ottawa County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wright
    • Jenison
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
    • Sparta
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
    • Kentwood
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
    • Edgerton
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Edgerton is located in Kent County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edgerton

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 Veterans Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Kent County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we 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 websites are open to everyone.

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