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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:   48.5300°   (48° 31' 48")

Lon:   -100.0601°   (-100° 3' 36")

The Zion Cemetery is located in Pierce County<2>.

The county seat for Pierce County is located in Rugby. Rugby lies 11 miles [17.7 km]<3> to the south southeast of the Zion Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 25 that are within 22 miles [35.4 km] of the Zion Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Little Fargo Cemetery
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Little Fargo Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Little Fargo Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Little Fargo Cemetery is located in Bottineau County
  • Southwest Barton Cemetery
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Southwest Barton Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Southwest Barton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Southwest Barton Cemetery is located in Pierce County
  • Willow Creek Cemetery
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Willow Creek Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Willow Creek Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Willow Creek Cemetery is located in Bottineau County
  • South Ox Creek Lutheran Cemetery
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
  • Notre Dame Cemetery
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Notre Dame Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Notre Dame Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Notre Dame Cemetery is located in Bottineau County
  • Little Flower Cemetery
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Little Flower Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Little Flower Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Little Flower Cemetery is located in Pierce County
  • Tasco Cemetery
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Tasco Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Tasco Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Tasco Cemetery is located in Bottineau County
  • North Ox Creek Cemetery
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the North Ox Creek Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the North Ox Creek Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The North Ox Creek Cemetery is located in Rolette County
  • Rolette Cemetery
    (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rolette Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rolette Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Rolette Cemetery is located in Rolette County
  • St. Edward Cemetery
    (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Edward Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Edward Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The St. Edward Cemetery is located in Rolette County
  • Berwick Cemetery
    (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Berwick Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Berwick Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Berwick Cemetery is located in McHenry County
  • Westland Cemetery
    (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Westland Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Westland Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Westland Cemetery is located in Rolette County
  • Continue List   (13 more) ...
    • Lakeview Cemetery
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
      • 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 Rolette County
    • Riverside Cemetery
      (18 miles [29 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Riverside Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Riverside Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Riverside Cemetery is located in Rolette County
    • St. Louis Cemetery
      (18 miles [29 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Louis Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Louis Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The St. Louis Cemetery is located in Rolette County
    • Evangelical Cemetery
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Evangelical Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Evangelical Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Evangelical Cemetery is located in Bottineau County
    • St. Anselm Catholic Church of Fulda Cemetery
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Anselm Catholic Church of Fulda Cemetery
      • The St. Anselm Catholic Church of Fulda Cemetery is located in Pierce County
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the St. Anselm Catholic Church of Fulda Cemetery is located 12 miles [19.3 km]<3> to the northeast of Rugby.
      • The St. Anselm Catholic Church of Fulda Cemetery has also been known as:
      • St. Anselms Friedhoff
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2254966 <5>
    • Mouse River Cemetery
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mouse River Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mouse River Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mouse River Cemetery is located in McHenry County
    • Knox Cemetery
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Knox Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Knox Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Knox Cemetery is located in Benson County
    • St. Sylvan Cemetery
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Sylvan Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Sylvan Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The St. Sylvan Cemetery is located in Rolette County
    • Tarus Cemetery
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Tarus Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Tarus Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Tarus Cemetery is located in Bottineau County
    • Knox Cemetery
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Knox Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Knox Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Knox Cemetery is located in Benson County
    • St. Marys Cemetery
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Marys Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Marys Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The St. Marys Cemetery is located in Benson County
    • Mylo Cemetery
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mylo Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mylo Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mylo Cemetery is located in Rolette County
    • Maryville Cemetery
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Maryville Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Maryville Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Maryville Cemetery is located in Rolette County

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 20 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.

  • Barton
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Barton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Barton
    • Barton is located in Pierce County
  • Rugby
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
  • Overly
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Overly have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Overly
    • Overly is located in Bottineau County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 17 people
  • Willow City
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Willow City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willow City
    • Willow City is located in Bottineau County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 150 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Willow City <6>
  • Rolette
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
  • Berwick
    (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Berwick. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Berwick
    • Berwick is located in McHenry County
  • Pleasant Lake
    (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Pleasant Lake. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant Lake
    • Pleasant Lake is located in Benson County
  • Wolford
    (16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wolford have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wolford
    • Wolford is located in Pierce County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 32 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Wolford <6>
  • Omemee ‑ Historic
    (18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Omemee
    • Omemee is located in Bottineau County
  • Dunseith
    (19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dunseith have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dunseith
    • Dunseith is located in Rolette County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 768 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Dunseith <6>
  • Towner
    (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest)
  • Shell Valley
    (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shell Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shell Valley
    • Shell Valley is located in Rolette County
  • Continue List   (8 more) ...
    • Knox
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Knox have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Knox
      • Knox is located in Benson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 24 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Knox <6>
    • Mylo
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mylo have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mylo
      • Mylo is located in Rolette County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 23 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mylo <6>
    • San Haven
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for San Haven
      • San Haven is located in Rolette County
    • East Dunseith
      (23 miles [37 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for East Dunseith have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for East Dunseith
      • East Dunseith is located in Rolette County
    • Gardena
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gardena have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gardena
      • Gardena is located in Bottineau County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 28 people
    • Balta
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Balta have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Balta
      • Balta is located in Pierce County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 58 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Balta <6>
    • Belcourt
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Bantry
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the west)

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 Pierce 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 first turn to the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These helpful websites offer the information directly or else point to where you can find it. Their websites are open to everyone.

To help you get started, the following links will take you to the pages that might help with the 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 #1032924  (Zion Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #1032924 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: Overly SE
    • County: Pierce         Elev: 478
    • Location given for GNIS #1032924 (Zion Cemetery)

The official website for State of North Dakota: https://www.nd.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 North Dakota's counties, including Pierce, 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' 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 Zion Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 48.5300, Longitude: -100.0601       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>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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