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A visit to the Gienger 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 Gienger Cemetery ...

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

45.8853, -99.0732

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

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

The county seat for McPherson County is located in Leola. Leola lies 13 miles [20.9 km]<3> to the south southeast of the Gienger Cemetery .

Open a Google Map centered on the Gienger Cemetery.

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 20 that are within 13 miles [20.9 km] of the Gienger Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Ehpresman Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • The Ehpresman Cemetery is located in McPherson County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ehpresman Cemetery
  • Saron Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • The Saron Cemetery is located in McPherson County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saron Cemetery
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Saron Cemetery is located 8 miles [12.9 km]<3> to the east of Long Lake.
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #97670 <5>
  • Hoffnungs Gemeinde Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
  • Hoffnungs Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • The Hoffnungs Cemetery is located in McPherson County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hoffnungs Cemetery
  • Emmanuel Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • The Emmanuel Cemetery is located in McPherson County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Emmanuel Cemetery
  • Emmanuel Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • The Emmanuel Cemetery is located in McPherson County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Emmanuel Cemetery
  • St. Lucas Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • The St. Lucas Cemetery is located in McIntosh County (ND)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for St. Lucas Cemetery
  • Salem Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
    • The Salem Cemetery is located in McPherson County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Salem Cemetery
  • St. Peters Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • The St. Peters Cemetery is located in Dickey County (ND)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for St. Peters Cemetery
  • Johannasthal Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • The Johannasthal Cemetery is located in McIntosh County (ND)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Johannasthal Cemetery
    • The Johannasthal Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Johannestal Cemetery
  • Jewell Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • The Jewell Cemetery is located in McIntosh County (ND)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jewell Cemetery
  • Arena Valley Cemetery
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
    • The Arena Valley Cemetery is located in McPherson County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arena Valley Cemetery
  • Continue List   (8 more) ...
    • Bertsch Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
      • The Bertsch Cemetery is located in McIntosh County (ND)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bertsch Cemetery
    • Cemetery of Salem
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
      • The Cemetery of Salem is located in McIntosh County (ND)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cemetery of Salem
    • Peace Cemetery
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
      • The Peace Cemetery is located in McIntosh County (ND)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Peace Cemetery
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Peace Cemetery is located 9 miles [14.5 km]<3> to the east of Ashley (ND).
      • The Peace Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Friedens Congregational Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #101953 <5>
    • St. James Cemetery
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
      • The St. James Cemetery is located in McIntosh County (ND)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for St. James Cemetery
    • Lutheran Cemetery
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
      • The Lutheran Cemetery is located in McPherson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lutheran Cemetery
    • Leola Cemetery
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
      • The Leola Cemetery is located in McPherson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leola Cemetery
    • Our Lady of Perpetual Help Cemetery
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
    • St. Hyacinth Cemetery
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
      • The St. Hyacinth Cemetery is located in McPherson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for St. Hyacinth Cemetery

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 14 communities are within 30 miles [48.3 km]<3> of the Gienger Cemetery.

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

  • Long Lake
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
    • Long Lake is located in McPherson County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Long Lake
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 31 people
  • Leola
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
    • 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>
  • Forbes
    (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
    • Forbes is located in Dickey County (ND)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forbes
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 43 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Forbes <6>
  • Ashley
    (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
    • 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
    (23 miles [37 km] to the southeast)
    • Wetonka is located in McPherson County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wetonka
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 7 people
  • Venturia
    (24 miles [38.6 km] to the west)
  • Merricourt
    (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Merricourt is located in Dickey County (ND)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Merricourt
  • Eureka
    (27 miles [43.5 km] to the west)
  • Hillsview
    (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Hillsview is located in McPherson County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hillsview
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 3 people
  • Frederick
    (27 miles [43.5 km] to the east)
  • Ellendale
    (27 miles [43.5 km] to the east)
  • Hosmer
    (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest)
  • Barnard
    (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
  • Kulm
    (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
    • Kulm is located in LaMoure County (ND)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kulm
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 335 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Kulm <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 Gienger 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 Gienger Cemetery.

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

  • Ashley
  • Ellendale
  • Eureka
    • Eureka lies 27 miles [43.5 km]<3> to the West Southwest (WSW) of the Gienger Cemetery.
    • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Eureka.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eureka
  • Forbes
    • Forbes lies 14 miles [22.5 km]<3> to the East Northeast (ENE) of the Gienger Cemetery.
    • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Forbes.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forbes
  • Frederick
  • Kulm
    • Kulm lies 29 miles [46.7 km]<3> to the North (N) of the Gienger Cemetery.
    • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Kulm.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kulm
  • Leola
    • Leola lies 13 miles [20.9 km]<3> to the South Southeast (SSE) of the Gienger Cemetery.
    • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Leola.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leola
  • Merricourt

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 professional and volunteer 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 Gienger 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 Gienger Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #1255244  (Gienger Cemetery)
      • Note: In 2021, GNIS record #1255244 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: 617 (in feet)
      • Topo Map Name: Long Lake NE
      • Location given for Gienger Cemetery:
      • Lat: 45.8852515     Lon: -99.0731654
      • 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 '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- Gienger 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.