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A visit to the Zion 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 Zion Cemetery ...

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

Lat:   46.6617°   (46° 39' 42")

Lon:   -95.9828°   (-95° 58' 58")

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

The county seat for Otter Tail County is located in Fergus Falls. Fergus Falls lies 26 miles [41.8 km]<3> to the south of the Zion Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 20 that are within 9 miles [14.5 km] of the Zion Cemetery.<4>

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

  • St. Mary of the Lakes Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Mary of the Lakes Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Mary of the Lakes Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The St. Mary of the Lakes Cemetery is located in Becker County
  • Lake Eunice Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lake Eunice Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lake Eunice Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Lake Eunice Cemetery is located in Becker County
  • Scambler Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Scambler Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Scambler Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Scambler Cemetery is located in Otter Tail County
  • Bethel Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bethel Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bethel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Bethel Cemetery is located in Otter Tail County
  • East Lida Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • 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
  • Free Thought Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • 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
  • Augustana Lutheran Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Augustana Lutheran Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Augustana Lutheran Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Augustana Lutheran Cemetery is located in Becker County
  • Lake Eunice Evangelical Free Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lake Eunice Evangelical Free Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lake Eunice Evangelical Free Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Lake Eunice Evangelical Free Cemetery is located in Becker County
  • Grove Lake Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Grove Lake Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Grove Lake Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Grove Lake Cemetery is located in Otter Tail County
  • Grove Lake Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Grove Lake Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Grove Lake Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Grove Lake Cemetery is located in Otter Tail County
  • Old Pelican Valley Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Pelican Valley Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Pelican Valley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Old Pelican Valley Cemetery is located in Otter Tail County
  • Lake View Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
    • 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
  • Continue List   (8 more) ...
    • West Dora Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the West Dora Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the West Dora Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The West Dora Cemetery is located in Otter Tail County
    • Sacred Heart Catholic Church Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
      • 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
    • St. Paul's Lutheran Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
      • 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
    • St. Peter's Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Peter's Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Peter's Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The St. Peter's Cemetery is located in Becker County
    • Cormorant Lutheran Church Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cormorant Lutheran Church Cemetery
      • The Cormorant Lutheran Church Cemetery is located in Becker County
      • The Cormorant Lutheran Church Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Cormorant Cemetery
      • Cormorant Lutheran Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2154384 <5>
    • St. Johns Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 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
    • Schrams Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
      • 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
    • Lakeview Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lakeview Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lakeview Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Lakeview Cemetery is located in Becker County

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 22 communities are within 20 miles [32.2 km]<3> of the Zion Cemetery.

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

  • Bucks Mill
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • 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.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bucks Mill
    • Bucks Mill is located in Becker County
  • Cormorant
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cormorant
    • Cormorant is located in Becker County
  • Pelican Rapids
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
  • Vergas
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
    • 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 <7>
  • Detroit Lakes
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
    • 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 <7>
  • Erhard
    (13 miles [20.9 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 <7>
  • Audubon
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
  • Rollag
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Rollag. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rollag
    • Rollag is located in Clay County
  • Edwards
    (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edwards
    • Edwards is located in Otter Tail County
  • Dent
    (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
    • 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 <7>
  • Frazee
    (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
    • 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 <7>
  • Lake Park
    (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Park
    • Lake Park is located in Becker County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 787 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lake Park <7>
  • Continue List   (10 more) ...
    • Maine
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)
      • 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.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maine
      • Maine is located in Otter Tail County
    • Lawndale
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Lawndale. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lawndale
      • Lawndale is located in Wilkin County
    • Rothsay
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rothsay have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rothsay
      • Rothsay is located in Otter Tail County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 476 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Rothsay <7>
    • Perham
      (19 miles [30.6 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 <7>
    • Rochert
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rochert have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rochert
      • Rochert is located in Becker County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Rochert <7>
    • Elizabeth
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the south)
      • 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 <7>
    • Amor
      (20 miles [32.2 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.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Amor
      • Amor is located in Otter Tail County
    • Richville
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast)
      • 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 <7>
    • Barnesville
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the west)
    • Hawley
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hawley have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hawley
      • Hawley is located in Clay County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,210 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hawley <7>

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 Zion 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 Zion Cemetery.

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

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 Zion 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 Zion Cemetery:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #2072705  (Zion Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #2072705 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 Franklin
    • County: Otter Tail         Elev: 418
    • Location given for GNIS #2072705 (Zion 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 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- ) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point at the Zion Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 46.6617, Longitude: -95.9828       In this case, the coordinates for the Zion 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>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.
<7>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.




 

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