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A visit to the West Dora Cemetery ...



Google driving directions from your current location to the West Dora Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).

The location of the West Dora Cemetery has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (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 West Dora Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   46.5792°   (46° 34' 45")

Lon:   -95.8856°   (-95° 53' 8")

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

The county seat for Otter Tail County is located in Fergus Falls. Fergus Falls lies 22 miles [35.4 km]<3> to the south southwest of the West Dora Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 21 that are within 10 miles [16.1 km] of the West Dora Cemetery.<4>

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

  • East Lida Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the East Lida Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the East Lida Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The East Lida Cemetery is located in Otter Tail County
  • Sacred Heart Catholic Church Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sacred Heart Catholic Church Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sacred Heart Catholic Church Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Sacred Heart Catholic Church Cemetery is located in Otter Tail County
  • Free Thought Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Free Thought Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Free Thought Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Free Thought Cemetery is located in Otter Tail County
  • St. Johns Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Johns Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Johns Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The St. Johns Cemetery is located in Otter Tail County
  • Weimann Community Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Weimann Community Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Weimann Community Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Weimann Community Cemetery is located in Otter Tail County
  • St. Paul's Lutheran Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Paul's Lutheran Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Paul's Lutheran Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The St. Paul's Lutheran Cemetery is located in Otter Tail County
  • Scandinavian Christian Mission Church Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Scandinavian Christian Mission Church Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Scandinavian Christian Mission Church Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Scandinavian Christian Mission Church Cemetery is located in Otter Tail County
  • Lake Lida Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lake Lida Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lake Lida Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Lake Lida Cemetery is located in Otter Tail County
  • Maplewood Lutheran Church Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Maplewood Lutheran Church Cemetery
    • The Maplewood Lutheran Church Cemetery is located in Otter Tail County
    • The Maplewood Lutheran Church Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Maplewood Lutheran Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2314941 <5>
  • St. Johns Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Johns Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Johns Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The St. Johns Cemetery is located in Otter Tail County
  • Zion Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • 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.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Zion Cemetery is located in Otter Tail County
  • Pleasant Hill Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pleasant Hill Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pleasant Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Pleasant Hill Cemetery is located in Otter Tail County
  • Continue List   (9 more) ...
    • Sybil Lake Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sybil Lake Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sybil Lake Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Sybil Lake Cemetery is located in Otter Tail County
    • Vergas Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Vergas Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Vergas Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Vergas Cemetery is located in Otter Tail County
    • Central Swede Grove Lutheran Church Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Central Swede Grove Lutheran Church Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Central Swede Grove Lutheran Church Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Central Swede Grove Lutheran Church Cemetery is located in Otter Tail County
    • Immanuel Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Immanuel Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Immanuel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Immanuel Cemetery is located in Otter Tail County
    • Sacred Heart Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
      • 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 Otter Tail County
    • Pleasant Hill Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pleasant Hill Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pleasant Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Pleasant Hill Cemetery is located in Otter Tail County
    • Lake View Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lake View Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lake View Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Lake View Cemetery is located in Otter Tail County
    • Flatau Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Flatau Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Flatau Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Flatau Cemetery is located in Otter Tail County
    • Schrams Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Schrams Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Schrams Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Schrams Cemetery is located in Otter Tail County

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 15 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the West Dora Cemetery.

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

  • Vergas
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vergas have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vergas
    • Vergas is located in Otter Tail County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 354 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Vergas <6>
  • Dent
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dent have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dent
    • Dent is located in Otter Tail County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 185 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Dent <6>
  • Pelican Rapids
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
  • Edwards
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edwards
    • Edwards is located in Otter Tail County
  • Bucks Mill
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Bucks Mill. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bucks Mill
    • Bucks Mill is located in Becker County
  • Maine
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Maine. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maine
    • Maine is located in Otter Tail County
  • Erhard
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Erhard have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Erhard
    • Erhard is located in Otter Tail County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 145 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Erhard <6>
  • Amor
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Amor. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Amor
    • Amor is located in Otter Tail County
  • Richville
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
    • 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 <6>
  • Continue List   (6 more) ...
    • Frazee
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Frazee have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Frazee
      • Frazee is located in Becker County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,381 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Frazee <6>
    • Cormorant
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cormorant
      • Cormorant is located in Becker County
    • Perham
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
      • 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 <6>
    • Detroit Lakes
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Detroit Lakes have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Detroit Lakes
      • Detroit Lakes is located in Becker County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 9,255 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Detroit Lakes <6>
    • Elizabeth
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elizabeth have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elizabeth
      • Elizabeth is located in Otter Tail County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 170 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Elizabeth <6>
    • Ottertail
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)
      • 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 <6>

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 West Dora 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 West Dora Cemetery.

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we first visit 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 West Dora 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 West Dora Cemetery itself, you might be curious about the African Methodist Episcopal Church. See their website at:
    • The African Methodist Episcopal Church

    • 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 West Dora Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #2072706  (West Dora Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #2072706 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: Lake Lida
      • County: Otter Tail         Elev: 437
      • Location given for GNIS #2072706 (West Dora 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 'straight-line' (or point-to-point) 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 West Dora Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 46.5792, Longitude: -95.8856       In this case, the coordinates for the West Dora 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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