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A visit to the Congregational Cemetery ...

Introduction ...

Note: We have organized the cemeteries in our Gazetteer based on a problem that we had while working on our own genealogy. As an example and without specifying the cemeteries involved, we found an ancestor that we believed to have been buried in one cemetery had actually been buried elsewhere.

We discovered that his burial plans had changed 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 Congregational Cemetery ...

We are using the following GPS coordinates (latitude and longitude) for the Congregational Cemetery:

45.6805, -99.3084

Note: The GPS location that we are using for the Congregational Cemetery can be traced back to the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS)<1>

The Congregational Cemetery is located in McPherson County<2>.

The county seat for McPherson County is located in Leola. Leola lies 18 miles [29 km]<3> to the east of the Congregational Cemetery .

Open a Google Map centered on the Congregational Cemetery.

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 24 that are within 17 miles [27.4 km] of the Congregational Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Congregational Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • The Congregational Cemetery is located in McPherson County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Congregational Cemetery
  • Lutheran Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • The Lutheran Cemetery is located in McPherson County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lutheran Cemetery
  • Mohr Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • The Mohr Cemetery is located in McPherson County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mohr Cemetery
  • Rueb Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • The Rueb Cemetery is located in McPherson County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rueb Cemetery
  • Leola Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • The Leola Cemetery is located in McPherson County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leola Cemetery
  • Calvin Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
    • The Calvin Cemetery is located in McPherson County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Calvin Cemetery
  • Congregational Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
    • The Congregational Cemetery is located in McPherson County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Congregational Cemetery
  • Hoffnung's Hope Lutheran Cemetery
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
    • The Hoffnung's Hope Lutheran Cemetery is located in Edmunds County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hoffnung's Hope Lutheran Cemetery
    • The Hoffnung's Hope Lutheran Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Hope Cemetery
    • Hope Lutheran Cemetery
    • Huffnung's Lutheran Cemetery
  • Arena Valley Cemetery
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
    • The Arena Valley Cemetery is located in McPherson County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arena Valley Cemetery
  • St. Joseph Cemetery
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
    • The St. Joseph Cemetery is located in McPherson County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for St. Joseph Cemetery
    • The St. Joseph Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Hillsview Catholic Cemetery
    • St. Joseph - Hillsview Cemetery
  • Holy Trinity Cemetery
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
    • The Holy Trinity Cemetery is located in Edmunds County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holy Trinity Cemetery
  • Glueckstahl Cemetery
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
    • The Glueckstahl Cemetery is located in McPherson County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glueckstahl Cemetery
  • Continue List   (12 more) ...
    • Lutheran Cemetery
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
      • The Lutheran Cemetery is located in McPherson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lutheran Cemetery
    • Salem Cemetery
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
      • The Salem Cemetery is located in McPherson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Salem Cemetery
    • Aman Cemetery
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
      • The Aman Cemetery is located in McPherson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Aman Cemetery
    • Emmanuel Cemetery
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
      • The Emmanuel Cemetery is located in McPherson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Emmanuel Cemetery
    • Morningside Cemetery
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
      • The Morningside Cemetery is located in Edmunds County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Morningside Cemetery
    • Emmanuel Cemetery
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
      • The Emmanuel Cemetery is located in McPherson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Emmanuel Cemetery
    • Zion Cemetery
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
      • The Zion Cemetery is located in McPherson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Zion Cemetery
    • St. Joseph Cemetery
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
      • The St. Joseph Cemetery is located in McPherson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for St. Joseph Cemetery
    • Bethel #2 Cemetery
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
      • The Bethel #2 Cemetery is located in McPherson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bethel #2 Cemetery
    • St. Johns Cemetery
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
    • Hoffnungs Cemetery
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
      • The Hoffnungs Cemetery is located in McPherson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hoffnungs Cemetery
    • Hoffnungs Gemeinde Cemetery
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 16 communities are within 20 miles [32.2 km]<3> of the Congregational Cemetery.

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

  • Hosmer
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
  • Hillsview
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
    • Hillsview is located in McPherson County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hillsview
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 3 people
  • Long Lake
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
    • Long Lake is located in McPherson County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Long Lake
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 31 people
  • Roscoe
    (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
  • Beebe
    (16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)
    • Beebe is located in Edmunds County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beebe
  • Eureka
    (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
  • Leola
    (18 miles [29 km] to the east)
    • Leola is located in McPherson County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leola
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 420 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Leola <6>
  • Ipswich
    (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast)
  • Bowdle
    (23 miles [37 km] to the southwest)
  • Craven
    (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast)
    • Craven is located in Edmunds County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Craven
  • Craven Corner
    (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast)
    • Craven Corner is located in Edmunds County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Craven Corner
  • Venturia
    (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest)
  • Continue List   (4 more) ...
    • Ashley
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the north)
      • Ashley is located in McIntosh County (ND)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ashley
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 645 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ashley <6>
    • Wetonka
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the east)
      • Wetonka is located in McPherson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wetonka
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 7 people
    • Loyalton
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the south)
      • Loyalton is located in Edmunds County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Loyalton
    • Artas
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Artas is located in Campbell County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Artas
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 9 people

For the full list of neighboring communities with details, please visit our extended List of Communities.

Nearby communities with newspapers ...

The following communities are those where newspapers have been published and are located in the vicinity of the Congregational Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in McPherson County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

  • Ashley
  • Eureka
    • Eureka lies 16 miles [25.7 km]<3> to the West Northwest (WNW) of the Congregational Cemetery.
    • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Eureka.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eureka
  • Ipswich
  • Leola
    • Leola lies 18 miles [29 km]<3> to the East (E) of the Congregational Cemetery.
    • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Leola.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leola
  • Loyalton
  • Roscoe

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we like to start with the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These websites either 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 Congregational Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to South Dakota:
  • Pages specific to McPherson County:
  • Genealogy information for nearby counties:
  • Cemetery Information and Directories:

    • 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 Congregational Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #1254448  (Congregational Cemetery)
      • Note: In 2021, GNIS record #1254448 was archived by the USGS. It is no longer maintained by the USGS, nor can it be retrieved from their website. In the past, the GNIS record contained the following information:
      • BGN Class: cemetery
      • County: McPherson
      • Est. Elev: 614 (in feet)
      • Topo Map Name: Hosmer NE
      • Location given for Congregational Cemetery:
      • Lat: 45.6805321     Lon: -99.3084492
      • Open a Google Map centered on the above location.

    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 South Dakota's counties, including McPherson, 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- Congregational Cemetery) to Point B. In other words: 'As the crow flies'.
    <4>While we have an extensive database of cemeteries (with over 200,000 entries), be assured that it's not complete and we're still searching for cemeteries to add.
    <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.