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A visit to the Calvary Cemetery ...


The location of the Calvary Cemetery has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<1>


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 Calvary Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   42.8439°   (42° 50' 38")

Lon:   -88.7434°   (-88° 44' 36")

The Calvary Cemetery is located in Jefferson County<2>.

The county seat for Jefferson County is located in Jefferson. Jefferson lies 11 miles [17.7 km]<3> to the north northwest of the Calvary Cemetery .

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 Calvary Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Wisconsin:
  • Pages specific to Jefferson County:
  • Genealogy information for nearby counties:
  • Cemetery Information and Directories:
  • About the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church ...
    • Although we don't have a link to the Calvary Cemetery itself, you might be curious about the African Methodist Episcopal Church. See their website at:
    • The African Methodist Episcopal Church

    • List of neighboring communities ...

    The following 26 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Calvary Cemetery.

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

    • Whitewater
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whitewater
      • Whitewater is located in Walworth County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 14,993 people
    • Lima Center
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lima Center
      • Lima Center is located in Rock County
    • Hebron
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hebron have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hebron
      • Hebron is located in Jefferson County
    • La Grange
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for La Grange
      • La Grange is located in Walworth County
    • Fort Atkinson
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fort Atkinson have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fort Atkinson
      • Fort Atkinson is located in Jefferson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 12,372 people
    • Richmond
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Richmond
      • Richmond is located in Walworth County
    • Palmyra
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Palmyra have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Palmyra
      • Palmyra is located in Jefferson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,746 people
    • Johnstown
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Johnstown
      • Johnstown is located in Rock County
    • Lauderdale
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
      • 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 Walworth County
    • Little Prairie
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Little Prairie have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Little Prairie
      • Little Prairie is located in Walworth County
    • Rome
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rome have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rome
      • Rome is located in Jefferson County
    • Lake Koshkonong
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake Koshkonong have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Koshkonong
      • Lake Koshkonong is located in Jefferson County
    • Continue List   (14 more) ...
      • Milton
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Milton
        • Milton is located in Rock County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 5,643 people
      • Johnstown Center
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Johnstown Center
        • Johnstown Center is located in Rock County
      • Jefferson
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jefferson have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jefferson
        • Jefferson is located in Jefferson County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 8,037 people
      • Adams
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Adams
        • Adams is located in Walworth County
      • Helenville
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Helenville
        • Helenville is located in Jefferson County
      • Carcajou
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carcajou
        • Carcajou is located in Jefferson County
      • Eagle
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eagle
        • Eagle is located in Waukesha County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,193 people
      • Emerald Grove
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Emerald Grove
        • Emerald Grove is located in Rock County
      • Troy Center
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Troy Center have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Troy Center
        • Troy Center is located in Walworth County
      • Sullivan
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sullivan have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sullivan
        • Sullivan is located in Jefferson County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 666 people
      • Avalon
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Avalon
        • Avalon is located in Rock County
      • Delavan
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Delavan
        • Delavan is located in Walworth County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 8,240 people
      • Elkhorn
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elkhorn
        • Elkhorn is located in Walworth County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 10,020 people
      • Eagleville
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eagleville
        • Eagleville is located in Waukesha County

    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 Calvary Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Jefferson County.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 23 that are within 10 miles [16.1 km] of the Calvary Cemetery.<4>

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

    • Hillside Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hillside Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hillside Cemetery is located in Walworth County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hillside Cemetery
    • Oak Grove Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Oak Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Oak Grove Cemetery is located in Walworth County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oak Grove Cemetery
    • South Koshkonong Union Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • The South Koshkonong Union Cemetery is located in Jefferson County
      • The South Koshkonong Union Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Koshkonong Cemetery
      • Koshkonong Union Cemetery
      • South Koshkonong Cemetery
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the South Koshkonong Union Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2198269 <5>
    • Union Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Union Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Union Cemetery is located in Jefferson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Union Cemetery
    • Hebron Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hebron Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hebron Cemetery is located in Jefferson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hebron Cemetery
    • Lima Center Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lima Center Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Lima Center Cemetery is located in Rock County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lima Center Cemetery
    • Utters Corners Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Utters Corners Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Utters Corners Cemetery is located in Rock County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Utters Corners Cemetery
    • Norwegian Evangelical Lutheran Heart Prairie Church Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Norwegian Evangelical Lutheran Heart Prairie Church Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Norwegian Evangelical Lutheran Heart Prairie Church Cemetery is located in Walworth County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Norwegian Evangelical Lutheran Heart Prairie Church Cemetery
    • Skoponong Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Skoponong Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Skoponong Cemetery is located in Jefferson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Skoponong Cemetery
    • Munroe Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Munroe Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Munroe Cemetery is located in Jefferson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Munroe Cemetery
    • Lakeview Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
      • 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 Jefferson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lakeview Cemetery
    • Lyons Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lyons Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Lyons Cemetery is located in Walworth County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lyons Cemetery
    • Continue List   (11 more) ...
      • Heart Prairie Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Heart Prairie Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Heart Prairie Cemetery is located in Walworth County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Heart Prairie Cemetery
      • McLery Cemetery
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McLery Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The McLery Cemetery is located in Jefferson County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McLery Cemetery
      • Evergreen Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Evergreen Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Evergreen Cemetery is located in Jefferson County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Evergreen Cemetery
      • Richmond Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Richmond Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Richmond Cemetery is located in Walworth County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Richmond Cemetery
      • Round Prairie Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Round Prairie Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Round Prairie Cemetery is located in Walworth County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Round Prairie Cemetery
      • St. Marys Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
        • 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 Jefferson County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Marys Cemetery
      • Cushman Cemetery
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cushman Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Cushman Cemetery is located in Jefferson County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cushman Cemetery
      • Otter Creek Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Otter Creek Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Otter Creek Cemetery is located in Rock County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Otter Creek Cemetery
      • North Johnstown Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the North Johnstown Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The North Johnstown Cemetery is located in Rock County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the North Johnstown Cemetery
      • Millard Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Millard Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Millard Cemetery is located in Walworth County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Millard Cemetery
      • Zion Cemetery
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Zion Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Zion Cemetery is located in Jefferson County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Zion Cemetery

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

    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 Calvary Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #1562533  (Calvary Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #1562533 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: Whitewater
      • County: Jefferson         Elev: 264
      • Location given for GNIS #1562533 (Calvary Cemetery)

    The official website for Jefferson County: www.jeffersoncountywi.gov

    The official website for State of Wisconsin: https://www.wisconsin.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 Wisconsin's counties, including Jefferson, 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- ) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point at the Calvary Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 42.8439, Longitude: -88.7434       In this case, the coordinates for the Calvary 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.




 

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