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Our Genealogy Helper for Ramona ...

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 Ramona (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 Ramona. 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 northeast corner of their home county. During their lives, most hospitals were in the next county to the east. 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 east 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.

Ramona is located in Lake County.

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

The following counties adjoin and form the boundaries of Lake County: Brookings, Kingsbury, McCook, Miner, Minnehaha & Moody.

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

  • Lake County     (The home county of Ramona)
    • Junius
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Junius
      • Junius lies 7 miles [11.3 km]<1> to the south of Ramona.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Junius
    • Prairie Village
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Prairie Village
      • Prairie Village lies 8 miles [12.9 km]<1> to the south of Ramona.
      • Estimated population in 2014: 18 people
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Prairie Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Prairie Village
    • Madison
    • Nunda
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nunda
      • Nunda lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<1> to the east of Ramona.
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 50 people
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Nunda have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Nunda
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Nunda<3>
    • Winfred
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Winfred
      • Winfred lies 11 miles [17.7 km]<1> to the southwest of Ramona.
      • Estimated population in 2014: 162 people
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Winfred have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Winfred
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Winfred<3>
    • Rutland
    • Peninsula Park
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Peninsula Park
      • Peninsula Park lies 15 miles [24.1 km]<1> to the southeast of Ramona.
      • Estimated population in 2014: 32 people
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Peninsula Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Peninsula Park
    • Wentworth
    • Franklin
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Franklin
      • Franklin lies 17 miles [27.4 km]<1> to the southeast of Ramona.
      • Estimated population in 2014: 333 people
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Franklin have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Franklin
    • Brant Lake
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brant Lake
      • Brant Lake lies 19 miles [30.6 km]<1> to the southeast of Ramona.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Brant Lake
    • Chester
  • Brookings County
    • Sinai
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sinai
      • Sinai lies 12 miles [19.3 km]<1> to the northeast of Ramona.
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 125 people
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sinai have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Sinai
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sinai<3>
    • Volga
    • Medary
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Medary
      • Medary lies 22 miles [35.4 km]<1> to the east of Ramona.
      • Estimated population in 2014: 1,442 people
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Medary have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Medary
    • Brookings
    • Sunnyview
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunnyview
      • Sunnyview lies 26 miles [41.8 km]<1> to the northeast of Ramona.
      • Estimated population in 2014: 17 people
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Sunnyview
    • Bruce
    • Aurora
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Aurora
      • Aurora lies 28 miles [45.1 km]<1> to the northeast of Ramona.
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 866 people
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Aurora have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Aurora
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Aurora<3>
    • North Grove Addition
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Grove Addition
      • North Grove Addition lies 30 miles [48.3 km]<1> to the northeast of Ramona.
      • Estimated population in 2014: 471 people
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for North Grove Addition have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on North Grove Addition
    • Bushnell
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bushnell
      • Bushnell lies 31 miles [49.9 km]<1> to the northeast of Ramona.
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 67 people
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Bushnell
    • White
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for White
      • White lies 35 miles [56.3 km]<1> to the northeast of Ramona.
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 487 people
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for White have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on White
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for White<3>
    • Elkton
  • Clark County
    • Success ‑ Historic
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Success
      • Success was located 34 miles [54.7 km]<1> to the northwest of Ramona.
      • Estimated population in 2014: 6,741 people
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Success have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Willow Lake
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willow Lake
      • Willow Lake lies 40 miles [64.4 km]<1> to the northwest of Ramona.
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 244 people
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Willow Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Willow Lake
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Willow Lake<3>
  • Hamlin County
    • Lake Norden
    • Bryant
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bryant
      • Bryant lies 34 miles [54.7 km]<1> to the north of Ramona.
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 457 people
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bryant have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Bryant
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bryant<3>
    • Stone Bridge
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stone Bridge
      • Stone Bridge lies 34 miles [54.7 km]<1> to the north of Ramona.
      • Estimated population in 2014: 105 people
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stone Bridge have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Stone Bridge
    • Estelline
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Estelline
      • Estelline lies 35 miles [56.3 km]<1> to the northeast of Ramona.
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 744 people
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Estelline have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Estelline
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Estelline<3>
    • Hayti
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hayti
      • Hayti lies 37 miles [59.5 km]<1> to the north of Ramona.
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 381 people
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hayti have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Hayti
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hayti<3>
  • Hanson County
    • Epiphany
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Epiphany
      • Epiphany lies 29 miles [46.7 km]<1> to the southwest of Ramona.
      • Estimated population in 2014: 103 people
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Epiphany have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Epiphany
    • Farmer
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Farmer
      • Farmer lies 35 miles [56.3 km]<1> to the southwest of Ramona.
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 11 people
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Farmer
    • Fulton
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fulton
      • Fulton lies 40 miles [64.4 km]<1> to the southwest of Ramona.
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 96 people
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fulton have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Fulton
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Fulton<3>
  • Kingsbury County
    • Oldham
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oldham
      • Oldham lies 8 miles [12.9 km]<1> to the northwest of Ramona.
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 120 people
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oldham have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Oldham
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Oldham<3>
    • Arlington
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arlington
      • Arlington lies 17 miles [27.4 km]<1> to the north of Ramona.
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 872 people
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Arlington have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Arlington
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Arlington<3>
    • Hetland
    • Lake Preston
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Preston
      • Lake Preston lies 18 miles [29 km]<1> to the northwest of Ramona.
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 558 people
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake Preston have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Lake Preston
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lake Preston<3>
    • De Smet
    • Badger
    • Erwin
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Erwin
      • Erwin lies 27 miles [43.5 km]<1> to the northwest of Ramona.
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 45 people
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Erwin have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Erwin
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Erwin<3>
    • Esmond
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Esmond
      • Esmond lies 29 miles [46.7 km]<1> to the west of Ramona.
      • Estimated population in 2014: 60 people
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Esmond have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Esmond
    • Manchester
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Manchester
      • Manchester lies 30 miles [48.3 km]<1> to the northwest of Ramona.
      • Estimated population in 2014: 65 people
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Manchester have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Manchester
    • Iroquois
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Iroquois
      • Iroquois lies 35 miles [56.3 km]<1> to the northwest of Ramona.
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 260 people
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Iroquois have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Iroquois
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Iroquois<3>
    • Bancroft
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bancroft
      • Bancroft lies 36 miles [57.9 km]<1> to the northwest of Ramona.
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 19 people
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bancroft have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Bancroft
    • Osceola
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Osceola
      • Osceola lies 39 miles [62.8 km]<1> to the northwest of Ramona.
      • Estimated population in 2014: 90 people
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Osceola have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Osceola
  • McCook County
    • Unityville
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Unityville
      • Unityville lies 24 miles [38.6 km]<1> to the southwest of Ramona.
      • Estimated population in 2014: 52 people
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Unityville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Unityville
    • Montrose
    • Salem
    • Salem
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Salem
      • Salem lies 30 miles [48.3 km]<1> to the south of Ramona.
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Salem came from an uncertain source and they still need to be verified:<4>
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Salem
    • Spencer
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spencer
      • Spencer lies 32 miles [51.5 km]<1> to the southwest of Ramona.
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 145 people
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spencer have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Spencer
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Spencer<3>
    • Canistota
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Canistota
      • Canistota lies 36 miles [57.9 km]<1> to the south of Ramona.
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 620 people
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Canistota have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Canistota
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Canistota<3>
  • Miner County
    • Howard
    • Vilas
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vilas
      • Vilas lies 20 miles [32.2 km]<1> to the southwest of Ramona.
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 19 people
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vilas have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Vilas
    • Canova
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Canova
      • Canova lies 21 miles [33.8 km]<1> to the southwest of Ramona.
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 99 people
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Canova have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Canova
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Canova<3>
    • Carthage
    • Roswell
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roswell
      • Roswell lies 25 miles [40.2 km]<1> to the west of Ramona.
      • Estimated population in 2014: 70 people
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Roswell have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Roswell
    • Fedora
  • Minnehaha County
    • Huntimer
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Huntimer
      • Huntimer lies 24 miles [38.6 km]<1> to the southeast of Ramona.
      • Estimated population in 2014: 590 people
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Huntimer
    • Colton
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Colton
      • Colton lies 27 miles [43.5 km]<1> to the southeast of Ramona.
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 672 people
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Colton have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Colton
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Colton<3>
    • Dell Rapids
    • Lyons
    • Humboldt
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Humboldt
      • Humboldt lies 33 miles [53.1 km]<1> to the south of Ramona.
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 568 people
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Humboldt have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Humboldt
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Humboldt<3>
    • Baltic
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Baltic
      • Baltic lies 34 miles [54.7 km]<1> to the southeast of Ramona.
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,201 people
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Baltic have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Baltic
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Baltic<3>
    • Hartford
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hartford
      • Hartford lies 36 miles [57.9 km]<1> to the south of Ramona.
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,406 people
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hartford have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Hartford
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hartford<3>
    • Crooks
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crooks
      • Crooks lies 37 miles [59.5 km]<1> to the southeast of Ramona.
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,341 people
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crooks have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Crooks
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Crooks<3>
    • Midway
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Midway
      • Midway lies 38 miles [61.2 km]<1> to the southeast of Ramona.
      • Estimated population in 2014: 123 people
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Midway
    • Pumpkin Center
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pumpkin Center
      • Pumpkin Center lies 40 miles [64.4 km]<1> to the south of Ramona.
      • Estimated population in 2014: 13 people
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pumpkin Center have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Pumpkin Center
    • Ellis Corner
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ellis Corner
      • Ellis Corner lies 40 miles [64.4 km]<1> to the southeast of Ramona.
      • Estimated population in 2014: 99 people
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ellis Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Ellis Corner
  • Moody County
    • Dyce ‑ Historic
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dyce
      • Dyce was located 17 miles [27.4 km]<1> to the east of Ramona.
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Dyce. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
    • Colman
    • Lone Tree
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lone Tree
      • Lone Tree lies 26 miles [41.8 km]<1> to the east of Ramona.
      • Estimated population in 2014: 14 people
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lone Tree have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Lone Tree
    • Sioux Falls Junction
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sioux Falls Junction
      • Sioux Falls Junction lies 27 miles [43.5 km]<1> to the east of Ramona.
      • Estimated population in 2014: 119 people
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sioux Falls Junction have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Sioux Falls Junction
    • Egan
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Egan
      • Egan lies 29 miles [46.7 km]<1> to the east of Ramona.
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 270 people
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Egan have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Egan
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Egan<3>
    • Flandreau
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flandreau
      • Flandreau lies 31 miles [49.9 km]<1> to the east of Ramona.
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,293 people
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Flandreau have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Flandreau
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Flandreau<3>
    • Trent
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Trent
      • Trent lies 31 miles [49.9 km]<1> to the southeast of Ramona.
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 226 people
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Trent have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Trent
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Trent<3>
    • Ward
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ward
      • Ward lies 37 miles [59.5 km]<1> to the east of Ramona.
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 51 people
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ward have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Ward
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ward<3>
  • Sanborn County
    • Artesian
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Artesian
      • Artesian lies 35 miles [56.3 km]<1> to the west of Ramona.
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 134 people
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Artesian have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Artesian
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Artesian<3>

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

Newspapers Published in the Vicinity of Ramona ...

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 98 newspapers that have been published in the area around Ramona.

We have organized these newspapers into two lists:

  • A Local Newspaper List - focusing on the papers published in the immediate area of Ramona. There are actually two parts to this list - papers printed in the immediate area of Ramona and those printed in the larger area surrounding Ramona.
  • An Extended Newspaper List - a longer list, sorted by paper name and containing those papers published within 40 miles [64.4 km] of Ramona.

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 helpful 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 Ramona:

  • Of Special Interest ...
    • The GenDisasters website specializes in newspaper articles about tragedies and disasters. While it makes interesting reading all by itself, it should be of special interest to genealogists and family historians looking for people who were either affected by or directly involved in such tragedies.
    • At this time (Dec 2022), GenDisasters website is currently offline due to a hacker attack. Hopefully they will be back soon.
    • Stories from South Dakota

Cemeteries Near Ramona ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Ramona.

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 Ramona covers a larger area, with the cemeteries listed in alphabetical order.

  • St. Johns Lutheran Cemetery
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Johns Lutheran Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Johns Lutheran Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on St. Johns Lutheran Cemetery
  • St. Anns Cemetery
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Anns Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Anns Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on St. Anns Cemetery
  • Ash Grove Cemetery
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ash Grove Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ash Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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  • Toles Cemetery
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    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Toles Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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  • St. Andreas Cemetery
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Andreas Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Andreas Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • St. Andreas Cemetery lies 8 miles [12.9 km]<1> to the north of Ramona.
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  • Graceland Cemetery
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Graceland Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Graceland Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Graceland Cemetery lies 9 miles [14.5 km]<1> to the southeast of Ramona.
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  • Oldham Cemetery
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    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Oldham Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Oldham Cemetery lies 9 miles [14.5 km]<1> to the northwest of Ramona.
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  • Winfred Cemetery
  • St. Thomas Cemetery
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    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Thomas Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • St. Thomas Cemetery lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<1> to the southeast of Ramona.
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  • Pleasant View Cemetery
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pleasant View Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pleasant View Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Pleasant View Cemetery lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<1> to the north of Ramona.
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  • United Cemetery
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the United Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the United Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • United Cemetery lies 11 miles [17.7 km]<1> to the northwest of Ramona.
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  • Prairie Queen Cemetery
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Prairie Queen Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Prairie Queen Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Prairie Queen Cemetery lies 11 miles [17.7 km]<1> to the east of Ramona.
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    • East Sinai Cemetery
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the East Sinai Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the East Sinai Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • East Sinai Cemetery lies 11 miles [17.7 km]<1> to the northeast of Ramona.
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    • Sinai Cemetery
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      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sinai Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Sinai Cemetery lies 11 miles [17.7 km]<1> to the northeast of Ramona.
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    • Lake Park Cemetery
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      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lake Park Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Lake Park Cemetery lies 12 miles [19.3 km]<1> to the southeast of Ramona.
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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.<7>

The Rand McNally Atlas shows that in 1895, Ramona had a post office and no railroad service. In 2020, Ramona had a population of 202 people.

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

  • Ramona
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ramona
    • Ramona lies less than 2 miles<1> to the southeast of Ramona.
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 202 people
    • From the 1895 Rand McNally Atlas, Ramona had a post office and no railroad service
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ramona have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Ramona
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ramona<3>
  • Oldham
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oldham
    • Oldham lies 8 miles [12.9 km]<1> to the northwest of Ramona.
    • According to the 1895 Rand McNally Atlas, the estimated population in 1895: 327 people
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 120 people
    • From the 1895 Atlas, Oldham had a post office and railroad service
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oldham have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Oldham<3>
  • Madison
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Madison
    • Madison lies 9 miles [14.5 km]<1> to the southeast of Ramona.
    • According to the 1895 Rand McNally Atlas, the estimated population in 1895: 1,736 people
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 7,064 people
    • From the 1895 Atlas, Madison had a post office and railroad service
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Madison
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Madison<3>
  • Prairie Queen ‑ Historic
    • While Prairie Queen was mentioned in the 1895 Rand McNally Atlas, it no longer exists
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Prairie Queen
    • Prairie Queen was located 10 miles [16.1 km]<1> to the east of Ramona.
    • According to the 1895 Atlas, the estimated population in 1895: 32 people
    • From the 1895 Atlas, Prairie Queen had a post office and no railroad service
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Prairie Queen have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Winfred
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Winfred
    • Winfred lies 11 miles [17.7 km]<1> to the southwest of Ramona.
    • According to the 1895 Rand McNally Atlas, the estimated population in 1895: 225 people
    • Estimated population in 2014: 162 people
    • From the 1895 Atlas, Winfred had a post office and railroad service
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Winfred have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Winfred<3>
  • Sinai
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sinai
    • Sinai lies 12 miles [19.3 km]<1> to the northeast of Ramona.
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 125 people
    • From the 1895 Rand McNally Atlas, Sinai had a post office and no railroad service
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sinai have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Sinai
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sinai<3>
  • Orland ‑ Historic
    • While Orland was mentioned in the 1895 Rand McNally Atlas, it no longer exists
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Orland
    • Orland was located 13 miles [20.9 km]<1> to the south of Ramona.
    • According to the 1895 Atlas, the estimated population in 1895: 12 people
    • From the 1895 Atlas, Orland had a post office and no railroad service
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Orland have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Wentworth
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    • Wentworth lies 15 miles [24.1 km]<1> to the southeast of Ramona.
    • According to the 1895 Rand McNally Atlas, the estimated population in 1895: 500 people
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 191 people
    • From the 1895 Atlas, Wentworth had a post office and railroad service
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    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Wentworth<3>
  • Howard
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Howard
    • Howard lies 17 miles [27.4 km]<1> to the southwest of Ramona.
    • According to the 1895 Rand McNally Atlas, the estimated population in 1895: 778 people
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 751 people
    • From the 1895 Atlas, Howard had a post office and railroad service
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    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Howard<3>
  • Franklin
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Franklin
    • Franklin lies 17 miles [27.4 km]<1> to the southeast of Ramona.
    • According to the 1895 Rand McNally Atlas, the estimated population in 1895: 12 people
    • Estimated population in 2014: 333 people
    • From the 1895 Atlas, Franklin had a post office and no railroad service
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Franklin have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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  • Arlington
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arlington
    • Arlington lies 17 miles [27.4 km]<1> to the north of Ramona.
    • According to the 1895 Rand McNally Atlas, the estimated population in 1895: 270 people
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 872 people
    • From the 1895 Atlas, Arlington had a post office and railroad service
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Arlington have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Arlington<3>
  • Hetland
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hetland
    • Hetland lies 17 miles [27.4 km]<1> to the north of Ramona.
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 47 people
    • From the 1895 Rand McNally Atlas, Hetland had a post office and railroad service
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    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hetland<3>
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    • Lake Preston
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Preston
      • Lake Preston lies 18 miles [29 km]<1> to the northwest of Ramona.
      • According to the 1895 Rand McNally Atlas, the estimated population in 1895: 337 people
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 558 people
      • From the 1895 Atlas, Lake Preston had a post office and railroad service
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake Preston have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Lake Preston
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lake Preston<3>
    • Brant Lake
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brant Lake
      • Brant Lake lies 19 miles [30.6 km]<1> to the southeast of Ramona.
      • According to the 1895 Rand McNally Atlas, the estimated population in 1895: 18 people
      • From the 1895 Atlas, Brant Lake had a post office and no railroad service
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    • Vilas
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vilas
      • Vilas lies 20 miles [32.2 km]<1> to the southwest of Ramona.
      • According to the 1895 Rand McNally Atlas, the estimated population in 1895: 220 people
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 19 people
      • From the 1895 Atlas, Vilas had a post office and railroad service
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vilas have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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We've also created an expanded list of communities that existed in the 1890's and were located in the area around Ramona. See our List of 1890's Communities around Ramona.

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Ramona. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

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Footnotes ...

<1>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- Ramona) to Point B.If you need the driving distance, we recommend that you use one of the Mapping Services listed on our Map Page for Ramona. Since we usually use Google Maps, we've provided the following link: Google Map and Driving Directions starting from RamonaOur distance measurements begin at a specific point in Ramona. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 44.1200, Longitude: -97.2153       In this case, the coordinates for Ramona have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<2>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.
<3>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<4>If we found a location and have questions about the accuracy of our information, we will simply say that the marker is 'in the vicinity'. We are not confident about the location and the position of our marker is only a rough guide. If we have too many doubts about the location, we will not include it in our database.
<5>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.
<6>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.
<7>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 Ramona, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.




 

 

 

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