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A visit to the Compton Cemetery ...


The location of the Compton Cemetery has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<1>


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 Compton Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   46.4202°   (46° 25' 12")

Lon:   -95.2086°   (-95° 12' 30")

The Compton Cemetery is located in Otter Tail County<2>.

The county seat for Otter Tail County is located in Fergus Falls. Fergus Falls lies 42 miles [67.6 km]<3> to the west southwest of the Compton Cemetery .

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we first turn to the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These websites 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 Compton Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Minnesota:
  • Pages specific to Otter Tail County:
  • Genealogy information for nearby counties:
  • Cemetery Information and Directories:
  • About the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church ...
    • Although we don't have a link to the Compton Cemetery itself, you might be curious about the African Methodist Episcopal Church. See their website at:
    • The African Methodist Episcopal Church

    • List of neighboring communities ...

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

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

    • Bluffton
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bluffton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bluffton
      • Bluffton is located in Otter Tail County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 216 people
    • Wadena
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wadena have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wadena
      • Wadena is located in Otter Tail County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 4,121 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Wadena <4>
    • Deer Creek
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Deer Creek
      • Deer Creek is located in Otter Tail County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 321 people
    • Hewitt
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hewitt have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hewitt
      • Hewitt is located in Todd County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 260 people
    • Verndale
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Verndale have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Verndale
      • Verndale is located in Wadena County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 576 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Verndale <4>
    • New York Mills
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
    • Henning
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Henning have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Henning
      • Henning is located in Otter Tail County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 806 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Henning <4>
    • Bertha
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bertha have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bertha
      • Bertha is located in Todd County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 481 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bertha <4>
    • Leaf City
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Leaf City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leaf City
      • Leaf City is located in Otter Tail County
    • Aldrich
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Aldrich have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Aldrich
      • Aldrich is located in Wadena County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 46 people
    • Sebeka
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sebeka have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sebeka
      • Sebeka is located in Wadena County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 668 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sebeka <4>
    • Ottertail
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ottertail have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ottertail
      • Ottertail is located in Otter Tail County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 660 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ottertail <4>
    • Continue List   (8 more) ...
      • Vining
        (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest)
      • Parkers Prairie
        (19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)
      • Eagle Bend
        (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eagle Bend have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eagle Bend
        • Eagle Bend is located in Todd County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 518 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Eagle Bend <4>
      • Staples
        (19 miles [30.6 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Staples have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Staples
        • Staples is located in Todd County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,068 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Staples <4>
      • Nirvana
        (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nirvana
        • Nirvana is located in Otter Tail County
      • Richville
        (20 miles [32.2 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Richville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Richville
        • Richville is located in Otter Tail County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 98 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Richville <4>
      • Nimrod
        (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Perham
        (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Perham have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Perham
        • Perham is located in Otter Tail County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,638 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Perham <4>

    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 Compton Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Otter Tail County.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 21 that are within 10 miles [16.1 km] of the Compton Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Gustafva Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gustafva Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Gustafva Cemetery is located in Otter Tail County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gustafva Cemetery
    • St. John's Catholic Church Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. John's Catholic Church Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The St. John's Catholic Church Cemetery is located in Otter Tail County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. John's Catholic Church Cemetery
    • St. Anns Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • The St. Anns Cemetery is located in Wadena County
      • The St. Anns Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Calvary Cemetery
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Anns Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #83244 <6>
    • Wadena Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Salem Evangelical Church Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Salem Evangelical Church Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Salem Evangelical Church Cemetery is located in Otter Tail County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Salem Evangelical Church Cemetery
    • Fairview Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • 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 Otter Tail County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fairview Cemetery
    • Trinity Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Trinity Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Trinity Cemetery is located in Otter Tail County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Trinity Cemetery
    • Leaf River Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Leaf River Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Leaf River Cemetery is located in Wadena County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Leaf River Cemetery
    • Topelius Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Topelius Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Topelius Cemetery is located in Otter Tail County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Topelius Cemetery
    • Oak Hill Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Oak Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Oak Hill Cemetery is located in Otter Tail County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oak Hill Cemetery
    • Mt. Nebo Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Nebo Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mt. Nebo Cemetery is located in Todd County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Nebo Cemetery
    • St. Peter's Norwegian Lutheran Church Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Peter's Norwegian Lutheran Church Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The St. Peter's Norwegian Lutheran Church Cemetery is located in Otter Tail County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Peter's Norwegian Lutheran Church Cemetery
    • Continue List   (9 more) ...
      • Nazareth Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Nazareth Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Nazareth Cemetery is located in Otter Tail County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Nazareth Cemetery
      • Oak Ridge Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Oak Ridge Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Oak Ridge Cemetery is located in Otter Tail County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oak Ridge Cemetery
      • Greenlawn Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Greenlawn Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Greenlawn Cemetery is located in Wadena County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Greenlawn Cemetery
      • St. Fredericks Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Fredericks Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The St. Fredericks Cemetery is located in Wadena County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Fredericks Cemetery
      • Pioneer Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pioneer Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Pioneer Cemetery is located in Otter Tail County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pioneer Cemetery
      • Woodland Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Woodland Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Woodland Cemetery is located in Otter Tail County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Woodland Cemetery
      • Inman Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Inman Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Inman Cemetery is located in Otter Tail County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Inman Cemetery
      • Trinity Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Trinity Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Trinity Cemetery is located in Todd County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Trinity Cemetery
      • Hewitt Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hewitt Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Hewitt Cemetery is located in Todd County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hewitt Cemetery

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

    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 Compton Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #641427  (Compton Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #641427 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: Wadena
      • County: Otter Tail         Elev: 418
      • Location given for GNIS #641427 (Compton Cemetery)

    The official website for Otter Tail County: www.co.otter-tail.mn.us/

    The official website for State of Minnesota: https://mn.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 Minnesota's counties, including Otter Tail, 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 drawn from Point A (ie- ) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point at the Compton Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 46.4202, Longitude: -95.2086       In this case, the coordinates for the Compton Cemetery have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
    <4>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
    <5>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.
    <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.




 

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