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A visit to the Merton 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 Merton Cemetery ...

Note: The GPS location that we are using for the Merton 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 Merton Cemetery

Lat:   44.1644°   (44° 9' 51")

Lon:   -93.1224°   (-93° 7' 20")

The Merton Cemetery is located in Steele County<2>.

The county seat for Steele County is located in Owatonna. Owatonna lies just to the southwest of the Merton Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 26 that are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Merton Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Richland Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Richland Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Richland Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Richland Cemetery is located in Le Sueur County
  • Moland Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Moland Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Moland Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Moland Cemetery is located in Steele County
  • Eklund Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Eklund Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Eklund Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Eklund Cemetery is located in Le Sueur County
  • Dania Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dania Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dania Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Dania Cemetery is located in Steele County
  • Union Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Union Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Union Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Union Cemetery is located in Steele County
  • Riverside Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Riverside Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Riverside Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Riverside Cemetery is located in Steele County
  • Resurrection Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Resurrection Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Resurrection Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Resurrection Cemetery is located in Steele County
  • Oak Hill Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oak Hill Cemetery
    • 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 Steele County
  • Grand View Memorial Gardens
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Grand View Memorial Gardens
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Grand View Memorial Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Grand View Memorial Gardens is located in Steele County
  • St. John Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. John Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. John Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The St. John Cemetery is located in Steele County
  • Forest Hill Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Forest Hill Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Forest Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Forest Hill Cemetery is located in Steele County
  • Havana Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Havana Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Havana Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Havana Cemetery is located in Steele County
  • Continue List   (14 more) ...
    • Rice Lake Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rice Lake Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rice Lake Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Rice Lake Cemetery is located in Dodge County
    • Thompson Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Thompson Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Thompson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Thompson Cemetery is located in Steele County
    • Sacred Heart Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sacred Heart Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sacred Heart Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Sacred Heart Cemetery is located in Steele County
    • Bohemian Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bohemian Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bohemian Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Bohemian Cemetery is located in Steele County
    • Aurora Lutheran Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Aurora Lutheran Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Aurora Lutheran Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Aurora Lutheran Cemetery is located in Steele County
    • Claremont Street Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Claremont Street Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Claremont Street Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Claremont Street Cemetery is located in Dodge County
    • Hauge Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hauge Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hauge Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hauge Cemetery is located in Goodhue County
    • Woodman Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Woodman Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Woodman Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Woodman Cemetery is located in Rice County
    • Denison Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Denison Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Denison Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Denison Cemetery is located in Le Sueur County
    • Trinity Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
      • 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 Steele County
    • Deerfield Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Deerfield Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Deerfield Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Deerfield Cemetery is located in Steele County
    • Crane Creek Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Crane Creek Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Crane Creek Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Crane Creek Cemetery is located in Steele County
    • St. John's Lutheran Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. John's Lutheran Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. John's Lutheran Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The St. John's Lutheran Cemetery is located in Steele County
    • Norwegian Lutheran Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Norwegian Lutheran Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Norwegian Lutheran Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Norwegian Lutheran Cemetery is located in Goodhue County

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 21 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Merton Cemetery.

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

  • Moland
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Moland have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Moland
    • Moland is located in Rice County
  • Rice Lake
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rice Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rice Lake
    • Rice Lake is located in Steele County
  • Havana
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Havana
    • Havana is located in Steele County
  • Medford
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Medford
    • Medford is located in Steele County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,255 people
  • Owatonna
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
  • Pratt
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Pratt. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pratt
    • Pratt is located in Steele County
  • Claremont
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Claremont have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Claremont
    • Claremont is located in Dodge County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 534 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Claremont <5>
  • Kenyon
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
  • West Concord
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
  • Faribault
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
  • Cannon City
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cannon City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cannon City
    • Cannon City is located in Rice County
  • Nerstrand
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
  • Continue List   (9 more) ...
    • Steele Center
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Steele Center
      • Steele Center is located in Steele County
    • Concord
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Concord. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Concord
      • Concord is located in Dodge County
    • Warsaw
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Warsaw
      • Warsaw is located in Rice County
    • Hope
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hope
      • Hope is located in Steele County
    • River Point
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for River Point. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for River Point
      • River Point is located in Steele County
    • Dodge Center
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dodge Center have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dodge Center
      • Dodge Center is located in Dodge County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,798 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Dodge Center <5>
    • Morristown
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
    • Roscoe
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Roscoe. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roscoe
      • Roscoe is located in Goodhue County
    • Dennison
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)

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 Merton Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Steele County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we begin 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 Merton 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 Merton Cemetery:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #647780  (Merton Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #647780 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: Moland
    • County: Steele         Elev: 384
    • Location given for GNIS #647780 (Merton Cemetery)

The official website for Steele County: www.co.steele.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 Steele, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
<3>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions 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 Merton Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 44.1644, Longitude: -93.1224       In this case, the coordinates for the Merton 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>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<6>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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