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Our Genealogy Helper

Introduction ...

We have a couple of goals for our Gazetteer:

  • That it be a tool which helps us with planning our trips.
  • We're trying to shape our Gazetteer as a tool to help us understand the community in which our ancestors lived, the community that was part of their daily lives.
  • On our trips, we try to visit those places where our ancestors left their footprints.

By learning about Rockford (and the surrounding area) during the time that our ancestors lived, we hope to have a better understanding of both their community and its relationship to their lifes. We hope that this tool helps to give us an insight into their world.

As we add data and organize our Gazetteer to help with our family research, we will be adding to this our Genealogical Helper for Rockford. While we don't have information that is specific to any given person or family, we intend to expand our understanding about where and how people lived.

Neighboring Counties ...

When searching for family records, we have frequently made the mistake of not checking the neighboring counties.

For example, we have great-grandparents who lived in the northwest corner of their home county. During their lives, most doctors and hospitals were in the next county to the west. Almost all of the nearby churches and cemeteries were in the county to the north.

So when searching for records, we had our best success by looking in neighboring counties instead of the county in which they lived:  their home county contained property and probate records; the county to the west contained birth and death records; the county to the north contained their burial records. If we hadn't included the neighboring counties, we would have missed many valuable sources of information.

If you're in a similar situation, we hope that the following information helps.

Rockford is primarily located in Wright County. A portion of Rockford extends into Hennepin County.

To see how the shape of Minnesota's counties have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.

The following counties adjoin and form the boundaries of Wright County: Carver, Hennepin, McLeod, Meeker, Sherburne & Stearns.

Below are the counties that are near Rockford. For each of these counties, we show a sample of those communities that are closest to Rockford:

  • Wright County     (The home county of Rockford)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Rockford, with the one closest to Rockford listed first.
    • Delano
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Delano have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Delano
      • Delano is located in Wright County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 6,353 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Delano <2>
    • Hanover
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hanover have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hanover
      • Hanover is located in Wright County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,524 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hanover <2>
    • Saint Michael
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saint Michael have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saint Michael
      • Saint Michael is located in Wright County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 18,437 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Saint Michael <2>
    • Buffalo
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Buffalo have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buffalo
      • Buffalo is located in Wright County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 16,853 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Buffalo <2>
    • Montrose
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
    • Albertville
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Albertville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Albertville
      • Albertville is located in Wright County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 7,547 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Albertville <2>
    • Waverly
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
    • Rassat
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rassat
      • Rassat is located in Wright County
    • Otsego
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Otsego have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Otsego
      • Otsego is located in Wright County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 18,887 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Otsego <2>
    • Monticello
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Monticello have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Monticello
      • Monticello is located in Wright County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 13,893 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Monticello <2>
    • Maple Lake
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maple Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maple Lake
      • Maple Lake is located in Wright County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,149 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Maple Lake <2>
    • Howard Lake
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
  • Anoka County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Rockford, with the one closest to Rockford listed first.
    • Ramsey
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ramsey have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ramsey
      • Ramsey is located in Anoka County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 28,523 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ramsey <2>
    • Anoka
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)
    • Coon Creek
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coon Creek
      • Coon Creek is located in Anoka County
    • Coon Rapids
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the east)
    • Nowthen
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Nowthen have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nowthen
      • Nowthen is located in Anoka County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 4,732 people
    • Fridley
      (23 miles [37 km] to the east)
    • Andover
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Andover have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Andover
      • Andover is located in Anoka County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 33,448 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Andover <2>
    • Columbia Heights
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the east)
    • Hilltop
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hilltop have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hilltop
      • Hilltop is located in Anoka County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 764 people
    • Spring Lake Park
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the east)
    • Blaine
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Blaine have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blaine
      • Blaine is located in Anoka County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 66,697 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Blaine <2>
    • Oak Grove
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oak Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Grove
      • Oak Grove is located in Anoka County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 9,027 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Oak Grove <2>
  • Carver County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Rockford, with the one closest to Rockford listed first.
    • Watertown
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Hazelton
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hazelton
      • Hazelton is located in Carver County
    • Victoria
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Victoria have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Victoria
      • Victoria is located in Carver County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 10,667 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Victoria <2>
    • Mayer
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mayer have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mayer
      • Mayer is located in Carver County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,320 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mayer <2>
    • Hollywood
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hollywood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hollywood
      • Hollywood is located in Carver County
    • Waconia
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Waconia have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Waconia
      • Waconia is located in Carver County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 12,415 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Waconia <2>
    • Hazeltine
      (18 miles [29 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hazeltine
      • Hazeltine is located in Carver County
    • Chanhassen
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chanhassen have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chanhassen
      • Chanhassen is located in Carver County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 26,546 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Chanhassen <2>
    • New Germany
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Germany have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Germany
      • New Germany is located in Carver County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 422 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for New Germany <2>
    • Hydes Lake
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hydes Lake
      • Hydes Lake is located in Carver County
    • Chaska
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the south)
    • Dahlgren
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dahlgren have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dahlgren
      • Dahlgren is located in Carver County
  • Hennepin County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Rockford, with the one closest to Rockford listed first.
    • Greenfield
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greenfield have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenfield
      • Greenfield is located in Hennepin County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,058 people
    • Independence
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Independence have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Independence
      • Independence is located in Hennepin County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,786 people
    • Loretto
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Loretto have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Loretto
      • Loretto is located in Hennepin County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 658 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Loretto <2>
    • Maple Plain
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maple Plain have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maple Plain
      • Maple Plain is located in Hennepin County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,102 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Maple Plain <2>
    • Medina
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Medina have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Medina
      • Medina is located in Hennepin County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 6,749 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Medina <2>
    • Corcoran
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
    • Hamel
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hamel have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hamel
      • Hamel is located in Hennepin County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hamel <2>
    • Rogers
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rogers have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rogers
      • Rogers is located in Hennepin County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 13,623 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Rogers <2>
    • Minnetrista
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Minnetrista have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Minnetrista
      • Minnetrista is located in Hennepin County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 8,505 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Minnetrista <2>
    • Mound
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mound have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mound
      • Mound is located in Hennepin County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 9,404 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mound <2>
    • Long Lake
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Long Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Long Lake
      • Long Lake is located in Hennepin County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,792 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Long Lake <2>
    • Orono
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Orono have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Orono
      • Orono is located in Hennepin County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 8,348 people
  • Isanti County
    • Crown
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crown
      • Crown is located in Isanti County
  • McLeod County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Rockford, with the one closest to Rockford listed first.
    • Winsted
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Winsted have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Winsted
      • Winsted is located in McLeod County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,230 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Winsted <2>
    • Lester Prairie
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lester Prairie have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lester Prairie
      • Lester Prairie is located in McLeod County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,724 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lester Prairie <2>
    • Silver Lake
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Silver Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Silver Lake
      • Silver Lake is located in McLeod County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 806 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Silver Lake <2>
    • Plato
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Plato have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Plato
      • Plato is located in McLeod County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 303 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Plato <2>
    • Glencoe
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest)
  • Meeker County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Rockford, with the one closest to Rockford listed first.
    • Dassel
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dassel have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dassel
      • Dassel is located in Meeker County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,472 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Dassel <2>
    • Kingston
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kingston have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kingston
      • Kingston is located in Meeker County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 162 people
  • Ramsey County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Rockford, with the one closest to Rockford listed first.
    • Mounds View
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mounds View have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mounds View
      • Mounds View is located in Ramsey County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 13,446 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mounds View <2>
    • New Brighton
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Brighton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Brighton
      • New Brighton is located in Ramsey County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 22,793 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for New Brighton <2>
    • Lauderdale
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lauderdale have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lauderdale
      • Lauderdale is located in Ramsey County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,484 people
    • Arden Hills
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Arden Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arden Hills
      • Arden Hills is located in Ramsey County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 10,196 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Arden Hills <2>
    • Falcon Heights
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Falcon Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Falcon Heights
      • Falcon Heights is located in Ramsey County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 5,628 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Falcon Heights <2>
    • Roseville
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Roseville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roseville
      • Roseville is located in Ramsey County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 36,178 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Roseville <2>
    • Shoreview
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shoreview have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shoreview
      • Shoreview is located in Ramsey County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 27,092 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Shoreview <2>
    • Cardigan Junction
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cardigan Junction have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cardigan Junction
      • Cardigan Junction is located in Ramsey County
  • Scott County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Rockford, with the one closest to Rockford listed first.
    • Shakopee
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shakopee have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shakopee
      • Shakopee is located in Scott County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 43,020 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Shakopee <2>
    • Marystown
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marystown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marystown
      • Marystown is located in Scott County
    • Jordan
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)
    • Prior Lake
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Prior Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Prior Lake
      • Prior Lake is located in Scott County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 27,317 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Prior Lake <2>
    • Savage
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Savage have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Savage
      • Savage is located in Scott County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 32,858 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Savage <2>
  • Sherburne County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Rockford, with the one closest to Rockford listed first.
    • Big Lake
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
    • Salida
      (18 miles [29 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Salida
      • Salida is located in Sherburne County
    • Elk River
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elk River have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elk River
      • Elk River is located in Sherburne County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 25,601 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Elk River <2>
    • Becker
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Becker have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Becker
      • Becker is located in Sherburne County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 5,033 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Becker <2>
    • Orrock
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Orrock
      • Orrock is located in Sherburne County
    • Zimmerman
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Zimmerman
      • Zimmerman is located in Sherburne County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 6,135 people
      • Zimmerman has also been known as:
      • Lake Fremont
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Zimmerman <2>
    • Clear Lake
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clear Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clear Lake
      • Clear Lake is located in Sherburne County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 729 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Clear Lake <2>
  • Stearns County
    • Fairhaven
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairhaven
      • Fairhaven is located in Stearns County

For an expanded list of the communities that are closest to Rockford, see our County-by-County Page for Rockford.

Newspapers Published in the Vicinity of Rockford ...

An ongoing effort between the Library of Congress and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has resulted in the National Digital Newspaper Program (NDNP).

To share their results, the partnership has created the Chronicling America website. The goal of this partnership is to assemble a database about the current and historic newspapers of the United States. This includes a growing collection of scanned images from selected papers. All of it available to the public on their website.

Using information that we've taken from the Chronicling America website, we've identified 354 newspapers that have been published in the area around Rockford.

We have organized these newspapers into two lists:

  • A Local Newspaper List - focusing on the papers published in the immediate area of Rockford. There are actually two parts to this list - papers printed in the immediate area of Rockford and those printed in the larger area surrounding Rockford.
  • An Extended Newspaper List - a longer list, sorted by paper name and containing those papers published within 25 miles [40.2 km]<3> of Rockford.

Websites to Help With Your Genealogy 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 information is open to everyone.

To help you get started, the following links will take you to the pages that are relevant to Rockford:

Cemeteries Near Rockford ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Rockford.

This is a new section and is likely to have errors. If you find an error, such as a missing cemetery or we have the wrong name, please let us know. If you know of them, we would also appreciate learning about previous or alternate names.

If you need information about a burial or interment, photos, transcripts, how to contact the cemetery or local authorities, please visit our selection of Genealogy Websites (see below).

If not found below, our Cemetery List for Rockford covers a larger area, with the cemeteries listed in alphabetical order.

The following cemeteries are listed based on their distance from Rockford, with the one closest to Rockford listed first.

  • Elmwood Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Elmwood Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Elmwood Cemetery
  • Mt. Olive East Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Olive East Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Olive East Cemetery
  • St. Josephs Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Josephs Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Josephs Cemetery
  • Mt. Olive West Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Olive West Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Olive West Cemetery
  • St. Pauls Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Pauls Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Pauls Cemetery
  • St. Joseph's Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Joseph's Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Joseph's Cemetery
  • Calvary Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Calvary Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Calvary Cemetery
  • St. Peters Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Peters Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Peters Cemetery
  • Delano Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Delano Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Delano Cemetery
  • Salem Lutheran Church Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Salem Lutheran Church Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Salem Lutheran Church Cemetery
  • Reich Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Reich Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Reich Cemetery
  • Cassel Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cassel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cassel Cemetery
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    • Greenwood Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Greenwood Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Greenwood Cemetery
    • Immanuel Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • 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.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Immanuel Cemetery
    • Lewis Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lewis Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lewis Cemetery

Nearby Communities in 1895 ...

We've built the following list with information that came from an Atlas published by Rand McNally in 1895. The Atlas had details such as the population of the community (which appears to have come from the 1890 Census) and whether there was a post office and/or railroad service available. We also indicate if the community no longer exists and is now historic.<4>

The Rand McNally Atlas shows that Rockford had a population of 420 people in 1895 with a post office and no railroad service. In 2020, Rockford had a population of 4,534 people.

These communities are listed based on their distance from Rockford, with the one closest to Rockford listed first.

  • Delano
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Delano have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Delano
    • Delano is located in Wright County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 6,353 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Delano <2>
  • Burschville
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Burschville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burschville
    • Burschville is located in Hennepin County
  • Maple Plain
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maple Plain have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maple Plain
    • Maple Plain is located in Hennepin County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,102 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Maple Plain <2>
  • Hanover
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hanover have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hanover
    • Hanover is located in Wright County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,524 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hanover <2>
  • Buffalo
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Buffalo have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buffalo
    • Buffalo is located in Wright County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 16,853 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Buffalo <2>
  • Montrose
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
  • Watertown
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
  • Corcoran
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
  • Minnetrista
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Minnetrista have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Minnetrista
    • Minnetrista is located in Hennepin County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 8,505 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Minnetrista <2>
  • Spring Park
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spring Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spring Park
    • Spring Park is located in Hennepin County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,761 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Spring Park <2>
  • Long Lake
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Long Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Long Lake
    • Long Lake is located in Hennepin County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,792 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Long Lake <2>
  • Ditter
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ditter have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ditter
    • Ditter is located in Hennepin County
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    • Hamel
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hamel have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hamel
      • Hamel is located in Hennepin County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hamel <2>
    • Rogers
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rogers have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rogers
      • Rogers is located in Hennepin County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 13,623 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Rogers <2>
    • Waverly
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)

We've also created an expanded list of communities that existed in the 1890's and were located in the area around Rockford. See our List of 1890's Communities around Rockford.

The official website for Rockford: www.cityofrockford.org/

The official website for Wright County: www.co.wright.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>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<3>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Rockford) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Rockford. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 45.0876, Longitude: -93.7419    
<4>We use the term 'Historic' broadly and it generally means that the community no longer exists. However, it can also mean that the community might still exist, but was significantly larger or had a more 'official' existence in the past than it does now. Unfortunately our sources of data have proven to be unreliable. If you can provide us with more specific information about Rockford, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.




 

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