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A visit to the Knopke - Brown 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 Knopke - Brown Cemetery ...

Note: The GPS location that we are using for the Knopke - Brown 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 Knopke - Brown Cemetery

Lat:   44.7097°   (44° 42' 34")

Lon:   -94.5689°   (-94° 34' 8")

The Knopke - Brown Cemetery is located in Sibley County<2>.

The county seat for Sibley County is located in Gaylord. Gaylord lies 20 miles [32.2 km]<3> to the east southeast of the Knopke - Brown Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 24 that are within 11 miles [17.7 km] of the Knopke - Brown Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Zion Lutheran Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Zion Lutheran Cemetery
    • The Zion Lutheran Cemetery is located in Renville County
    • The Zion Lutheran Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Buffalo Lake Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2374217 <5>
  • Evangelical Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Evangelical Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Evangelical Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Evangelical Cemetery is located in Renville County
  • United Brethren Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the United Brethren Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the United Brethren Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The United Brethren Cemetery is located in Sibley County
  • Brack Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Brack Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Brack Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Brack Cemetery is located in Sibley County
  • Round Grove Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Round Grove Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Round Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Round Grove Cemetery is located in McLeod County
  • Preston Lake Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Preston Lake Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Preston Lake Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Preston Lake Cemetery is located in Renville County
  • St. Boniface Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Boniface Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Boniface Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The St. Boniface Cemetery is located in McLeod County
  • German Lutheran Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the German Lutheran Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the German Lutheran Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The German Lutheran Cemetery is located in Renville County
  • St. Matthew's Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Matthew's Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Matthew's Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The St. Matthew's Cemetery is located in McLeod County
  • St. John's Catholic Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. John's Catholic Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. John's Catholic Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The St. John's Catholic Cemetery is located in Renville County
  • Hector Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hector Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hector Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Hector Cemetery is located in Renville County
  • St. Peter's Evangelical Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Peter's Evangelical Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Peter's Evangelical Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The St. Peter's Evangelical Cemetery is located in Sibley County
  • Continue List   (12 more) ...
    • Evergreen Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Evergreen Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Evergreen Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Evergreen Cemetery is located in Renville County
    • St. Pauls Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Pauls Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Pauls Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The St. Pauls Cemetery is located in Renville County
    • Methodist Episcopal Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Methodist Episcopal Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Methodist Episcopal Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Methodist Episcopal Cemetery is located in Renville County
    • Draeger Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Draeger Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Draeger Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Draeger Cemetery is located in McLeod County
    • St. Paul Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Paul Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Paul Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The St. Paul Cemetery is located in Renville County
    • Swetlanda Lutheran Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Swetlanda Lutheran Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Swetlanda Lutheran Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Swetlanda Lutheran Cemetery is located in Renville County
    • Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery is located in Renville County
    • Tabor Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Tabor Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Tabor Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Tabor Cemetery is located in Sibley County
    • Streich Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Streich Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Streich Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Streich Cemetery is located in McLeod County
    • Immanuel Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Immanuel Cemetery
      • The Immanuel Cemetery is located in McLeod County
    • Lake Marion Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lake Marion Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lake Marion Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Lake Marion Cemetery is located in McLeod County
    • Trinity Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Trinity Cemetery
      • 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 McLeod County

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

List of neighboring communities ...

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

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

  • Buffalo Lake
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Buffalo Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buffalo Lake
    • Buffalo Lake is located in Renville County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 678 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Buffalo Lake <6>
  • Stewart
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stewart have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stewart
    • Stewart is located in McLeod County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 533 people
  • Fernando
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fernando
    • Fernando is located in McLeod County
  • Hector
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hector have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hector
    • Hector is located in Renville County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,041 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hector <6>
  • Brownton
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brownton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brownton
    • Brownton is located in McLeod County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 711 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Brownton <6>
  • Gibbon
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gibbon have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gibbon
    • Gibbon is located in Sibley County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 740 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Gibbon <6>
  • Fairfax
    (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fairfax have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairfax
    • Fairfax is located in Renville County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,119 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Fairfax <6>
  • Winthrop
    (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
  • Sumter
    (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Sumter. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sumter
    • Sumter is located in McLeod County
  • Hutchinson
    (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
  • Cosmos
    (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cosmos have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cosmos
    • Cosmos is located in Meeker County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 448 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cosmos <6>
  • New Auburn
    (16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for New Auburn. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Auburn
    • New Auburn is located in Sibley County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 427 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for New Auburn <6>
  • Continue List   (8 more) ...
    • Biscay
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Biscay
      • Biscay is located in McLeod County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 109 people
    • Cedar Mills
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Mills
      • Cedar Mills is located in Meeker County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 51 people
    • Bird Island
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
    • Franklin
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest)
    • Lafayette
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lafayette have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lafayette
      • Lafayette is located in Nicollet County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 492 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lafayette <6>
    • Gaylord
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Glencoe
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the east)
    • Olivia
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the west)

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 Knopke - Brown Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Sibley County.

More information can be found on our list of Local Newspapers for The Knopke - Brown Cemetery.

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

  • Arlington
  • Bird Island
  • Brownton
  • Buffalo Lake
  • Cosmos
    • Cosmos lies 16 miles [25.7 km]<3> to the North Northwest (NNW) of the Knopke - Brown Cemetery.
    • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Cosmos.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cosmos
  • Fairfax
    • Fairfax lies 14 miles [22.5 km]<3> to the South Southwest (SSW) of the Knopke - Brown Cemetery.
    • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Fairfax.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairfax
  • Franklin
  • Gaylord
    • Gaylord lies 20 miles [32.2 km]<3> to the East Southeast (ESE) of the Knopke - Brown Cemetery.
    • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Gaylord.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gaylord
  • Gibbon
  • Glencoe
  • Hector
    • Hector lies 7 miles [11.3 km]<3> to the West Northwest (WNW) of the Knopke - Brown Cemetery.
    • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Hector.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hector
  • Hutchinson
  • Continue List   (7 more) ...
    • Continue List   (7 more)
    • Lake Lillian
    • Morton
      • Morton lies 23 miles [37 km]<3> to the West Southwest (WSW) of the Knopke - Brown Cemetery.
      • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Morton.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Morton
    • Olivia
      • Olivia lies 21 miles [33.8 km]<3> to the West Northwest (WNW) of the Knopke - Brown Cemetery.
      • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Olivia.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Olivia
    • Silver Lake
    • Stewart
      • Stewart lies 4 miles [6.4 km]<3> to the East Northeast (ENE) of the Knopke - Brown Cemetery.
      • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Stewart.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stewart
    • Winthrop

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 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 Knopke - Brown 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 Knopke - Brown Cemetery:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #2065086  (Knopke-Brown Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #2065086 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: Buffalo Lake
    • County: Sibley         Elev: 326
    • Location given for GNIS #2065086 (Knopke-Brown Cemetery)

The official website for Sibley County: www.co.sibley.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 Sibley, 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 Knopke - Brown Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 44.7097, Longitude: -94.5689       In this case, the coordinates for the Knopke - Brown 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>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.
<6>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<7>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.




 

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