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A visit to the Rice Lake Cemetery ...

Introduction ...

Since our focus is on geography, we don't have burial or interment information. Nor do we have any contact information for the Rice Lake Cemetery. For information of that nature, we suggest the Find-A-Grave <1> website: The Rice Lake Cemetery (FG ID #83147)

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 Rice Lake Cemetery ...

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

Lat:   43.6288°   (43° 37' 43")

Lon:   -93.7277°   (-93° 43' 39")

The Rice Lake Cemetery is located in Faribault County<2>.

The county seat for Faribault County is located in Blue Earth. Blue Earth lies 18 miles [29 km]<3> to the west of the Rice Lake Cemetery .

Establishment of the Rice Lake Cemetery ...

The Rice Lake Cemetery was established in 1870.

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 23 that are within 11 miles [17.7 km] of the Rice Lake Cemetery.<4>

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

  • United Lutheran Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
  • Fairview Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fairview Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fairview Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Fairview Cemetery is located in Faribault County
  • Brush Creek Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Brush Creek Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Brush Creek Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Brush Creek Cemetery is located in Faribault County
  • Walnut Lake Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Walnut Lake Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Walnut Lake Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Walnut Lake Cemetery is located in Faribault County
  • North Blue Earth Lutheran Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the North Blue Earth Lutheran Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the North Blue Earth Lutheran Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The North Blue Earth Lutheran Cemetery is located in Faribault County
  • Clayton Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Clayton Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Clayton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Clayton Cemetery is located in Faribault County
  • American Lutheran Church Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the American Lutheran Church Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the American Lutheran Church Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The American Lutheran Church Cemetery is located in Faribault County
  • United Brethren Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • 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.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The United Brethren Cemetery is located in Freeborn County
  • Bricelyn Lutheran Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
  • Mansfield Lutheran Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
  • St. Casimir Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
  • Rose Hill Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
  • Continue List   (11 more) ...
    • Walnut Lake Methodist Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Walnut Lake Methodist Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Walnut Lake Methodist Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Walnut Lake Methodist Cemetery is located in Faribault County
    • Zion Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Zion Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Zion Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Zion Cemetery is located in Freeborn County
    • Schnieder Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Schnieder Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Schnieder Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Schnieder Cemetery is located in Freeborn County
    • Alden Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Alden Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Alden Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Alden Cemetery is located in Freeborn County
    • Dell Lutheran Church Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
    • South Blue Earth Lutheran Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the South Blue Earth Lutheran Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the South Blue Earth Lutheran Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The South Blue Earth Lutheran Cemetery is located in Faribault County
    • Carlston Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Carlston Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Carlston Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Carlston Cemetery is located in Freeborn County
    • Emerald Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Emerald Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Emerald Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Emerald Cemetery is located in Faribault County
    • Bethany Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bethany Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bethany Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Bethany Cemetery is located in Faribault County
    • Eden Twp. Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Eden Twp. Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Eden Twp. Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Eden Twp. Cemetery is located in Winnebago County (IA)
    • Conger Community Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Conger Community Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Conger Community Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Conger Community Cemetery is located in Freeborn 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 Rice Lake Cemetery.

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

  • Walters
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Walters have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Walters
    • Walters is located in Faribault County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 67 people
  • Bricelyn
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bricelyn have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bricelyn
    • Bricelyn is located in Faribault County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 334 people
  • Kiester
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kiester have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kiester
    • Kiester is located in Faribault County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 456 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Kiester <6>
  • Wells
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wells have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wells
    • Wells is located in Faribault County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,157 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Wells <6>
  • Alden
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Alden have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alden
    • Alden is located in Freeborn County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 642 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Alden <6>
  • Dell
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Dell. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dell
    • Dell is located in Faribault County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Dell
    • From the Rice Lake Cemetery to Dell
  • Frost
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Frost have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Frost
    • Frost is located in Faribault County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 181 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Frost <6>
  • Conger
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Conger have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Conger
    • Conger is located in Freeborn County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 144 people
  • Vinje
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
  • Scarville
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Scarville have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Scarville
    • Scarville is located in Winnebago County (IA)
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 66 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Scarville <6>
  • Freeborn
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
  • Easton
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Easton have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Easton
    • Easton is located in Faribault County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 183 people
  • Continue List   (9 more) ...
    • Rake
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rake have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rake
      • Rake is located in Winnebago County (IA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 206 people
    • Emmons
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Emmons have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Emmons
      • Emmons is located in Freeborn County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 380 people
    • Minnesota Lake
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Minnesota Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Minnesota Lake
      • Minnesota Lake is located in Faribault County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 640 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Minnesota Lake <6>
    • Twin Lakes
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
    • Manchester
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Manchester have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Manchester
      • Manchester is located in Freeborn County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 55 people
    • Lake Mills
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake Mills have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Mills
      • Lake Mills is located in Winnebago County (IA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,987 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lake Mills <6>
    • Albert Lea
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)
    • Hartland
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hartland have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hartland
      • Hartland is located in Freeborn County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 307 people
    • Delavan
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Delavan have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Delavan
      • Delavan is located in Faribault County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 166 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 Rice Lake Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Faribault County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

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 Rice Lake 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 Rice Lake Cemetery:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #650040  (Rice Lake Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #650040 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: Wells
    • County: Faribault         Elev: 370
    • Location given for GNIS #650040 (Rice Lake Cemetery)
  • Referenced Find-A-Grave Entry:  #83147

The official website for Faribault County: www.co.faribault.mn.us/

The official website for State of Minnesota: https://mn.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>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.
<2>If you're interested in how the shape of Minnesota's counties, including Faribault, 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 Rice Lake Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 43.6288, Longitude: -93.7277    
<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 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.
<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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