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A visit to the Opdahl 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 Opdahl Cemetery ...

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

48.4247, -96.3439

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

The Opdahl Cemetery is located in Marshall County<2>.

The county seat for Marshall County is located in Warren. Warren lies 25 miles [40.2 km]<3> to the southwest of the Opdahl Cemetery .

Open a Google Map centered on the Opdahl Cemetery.

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 21 that are within 9 miles [14.5 km] of the Opdahl Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Wikstrom Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • The Wikstrom Cemetery is located in Marshall County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wikstrom Cemetery
  • Augustana Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • The Augustana Cemetery is located in Marshall County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Augustana Cemetery
  • Gaarde Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • The Gaarde Cemetery is located in Marshall County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gaarde Cemetery
  • Augustana Lutheran Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
  • Oak Grove Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • The Oak Grove Cemetery is located in Marshall County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Grove Cemetery
  • Spruce Valley Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
  • English Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • The English Cemetery is located in Marshall County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for English Cemetery
  • Norwegian Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
    • The Norwegian Cemetery is located in Marshall County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Norwegian Cemetery
  • Bethania Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • The Bethania Cemetery is located in Marshall County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bethania Cemetery
  • Westaker Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • The Westaker Cemetery is located in Marshall County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Westaker Cemetery
  • Sorenson Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • The Sorenson Cemetery is located in Marshall County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sorenson Cemetery
  • Huntly Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • The Huntly Cemetery is located in Marshall County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Huntly Cemetery
  • Continue List   (9 more) ...
    • Zion Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
      • The Zion Cemetery is located in Marshall County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Zion Cemetery
    • Bethesda Lutheran Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
      • The Bethesda Lutheran Cemetery is located in Marshall County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bethesda Lutheran Cemetery
      • The Bethesda Lutheran Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Bethesda Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #81932 <5>
    • Mission Covenant Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Mamrelund Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
      • The Mamrelund Cemetery is located in Marshall County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mamrelund Cemetery
    • Bethesda Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Bjorsness Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
      • The Bjorsness Cemetery is located in Marshall County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bjorsness Cemetery
    • Folden Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
      • The Folden Cemetery is located in Marshall County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Folden Cemetery
    • Finnish Lutheran Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
    • Woodman Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
      • The Woodman Cemetery is located in Marshall County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodman Cemetery

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 18 communities are within 20 miles [32.2 km]<3> of the Opdahl Cemetery.

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

  • Newfolden
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Newfolden is located in Marshall County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Newfolden
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 363 people
  • Strandquist
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
  • Middle River
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
  • Holt
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Holt is located in Marshall County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holt
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 87 people
  • Strathcona
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Strathcona is located in Roseau County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Strathcona
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 41 people
  • Karlstad
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
  • Englund
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
    • Englund is located in Marshall County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Englund
  • Viking
    (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
    • Viking is located in Marshall County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Viking
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 96 people
  • Deerwood
    (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Deerwood is located in Kittson County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Deerwood
  • Halma
    (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)
  • Greenbush
    (20 miles [32.2 km] to the north)
  • Argyle
    (22 miles [35.4 km] to the west)
  • Continue List   (6 more) ...
    • Thief River Falls
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the south)
    • Stephen
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the west)
    • Warren
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Gatzke
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the east)
      • Gatzke is located in Marshall County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gatzke
    • Lake Bronson
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Donaldson
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the west)
      • Donaldson is located in Kittson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Donaldson
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 39 people

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 Opdahl Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Marshall County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we like to start with the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These helpful 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 Opdahl Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Minnesota:
  • Pages specific to Marshall County:
  • Genealogy information for nearby counties:
  • Cemetery Information and Directories:

    • 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 Opdahl Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #648975  (Opdahl Cemetery)
      • Note: In 2021, GNIS record #648975 was archived by the USGS. It is no longer maintained by the USGS, nor can it be retrieved from their website. In the past, the GNIS record contained the following information:
      • BGN Class: cemetery
      • County: Marshall
      • Est. Elev: 336 (in feet)
      • Topo Map Name: Nelson Slough
      • Location given for Opdahl Cemetery:
      • Lat: 48.4246962     Lon: -96.3439237
      • Open a Google Map centered on the above location.

    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 Marshall, 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- Opdahl Cemetery) to Point B. In other words: 'As the crow flies'.
    <4>While we have an extensive database of cemeteries (with over 200,000 entries), be assured that it's not complete and we're still searching for cemeteries to add.
    <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.