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A visit to the Cataract Cemetery ...



Introduction ...

Since our focus is on geography, we don't have burial or interment information. Nor do we have any contact information for the Cataract Cemetery. For information of that nature, we suggest the Find-A-Grave <1> website: The Cataract Cemetery (FG ID #1965266)

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 Cataract Cemetery ...

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

Lat:   44.0914°   (44° 5' 29")

Lon:   -90.8464°   (-90° 50' 47")

The Cataract Cemetery is located in Monroe County<2>.

The county seat for Monroe County is located in Sparta. Sparta lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> to the south of the Cataract Cemetery .

Establishment of the Cataract Cemetery ...

The Cataract Cemetery was established in 1855.

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 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 Cataract Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Wisconsin:
  • Pages specific to Monroe 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 Cataract 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 24 communities are within 20 miles [32.2 km]<3> of the Cataract Cemetery.

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

    • Melrose
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Melrose
      • Melrose is located in Jackson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 476 people
    • Angelo
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Angelo
      • Angelo is located in Monroe County
    • Sparta
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sparta
      • Sparta is located in Monroe County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 9,800 people
    • Millston
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Millston
      • Millston is located in Jackson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 162 people
    • Mindoro
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mindoro
      • Mindoro is located in La Crosse County
    • Rockland
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rockland
      • Rockland is located in La Crosse County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 710 people
    • North Bend
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for North Bend have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Bend
      • North Bend is located in Jackson County
    • Black River Falls
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Black River Falls
      • Black River Falls is located in Jackson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,454 people
    • Bangor
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bangor have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bangor
      • Bangor is located in La Crosse County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,442 people
    • Tunnel City
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tunnel City have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tunnel City
      • Tunnel City is located in Monroe County
    • Lynxville
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lynxville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lynxville
      • Lynxville is located in Crawford County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 125 people
    • West Salem
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Salem
      • West Salem is located in La Crosse County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 5,013 people
    • Continue List   (12 more) ...
      • Warrens
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Warrens have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Warrens
        • Warrens is located in Monroe County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 346 people
      • Tomah
        (18 miles [29 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tomah have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tomah
        • Tomah is located in Monroe County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 9,363 people
      • Middle Ridge
        (20 miles [32.2 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Middle Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Middle Ridge
        • Middle Ridge is located in La Crosse County
      • Melvina
        (20 miles [32.2 km] to the south)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Melvina
        • Melvina is located in Monroe County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 109 people
      • Taylor
        (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Taylor have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Taylor
        • Taylor is located in Jackson County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 473 people
      • Barre Mills
        (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Barre Mills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Barre Mills
        • Barre Mills is located in La Crosse County
      • Norwalk
        (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Norwalk
        • Norwalk is located in Monroe County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 633 people
      • Hixton
        (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hixton
        • Hixton is located in Jackson County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 417 people
      • Sechlerville
        (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sechlerville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sechlerville
        • Sechlerville is located in Jackson County
      • Valley Junction
        (21 miles [33.8 km] to the east)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Valley Junction
        • Valley Junction is located in Monroe County
      • Ettrick
        (21 miles [33.8 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ettrick have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ettrick
        • Ettrick is located in Trempealeau County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 511 people
      • Holmen
        (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holmen have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holmen
        • Holmen is located in La Crosse County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 10,368 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 Cataract Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Monroe County.

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

    We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

    List of nearby cemeteries ...

    Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 22 that are within 14 miles [22.5 km] of the Cataract Cemetery.<5>

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

    • Oak Grove Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Oak Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Oak Grove Cemetery is located in Monroe County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oak Grove Cemetery
    • Carr Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Carr Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Carr Cemetery is located in Monroe County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Carr Cemetery
    • Sand Creek Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sand Creek Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Sand Creek Cemetery is located in La Crosse County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sand Creek Cemetery
    • St. Columkille Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Columkille Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The St. Columkille Cemetery is located in Jackson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Columkille Cemetery
    • Irving Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Irving Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Irving Cemetery is located in Jackson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Irving Cemetery
    • Oxbow Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Oxbow Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Oxbow Cemetery is located in Jackson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oxbow Cemetery
    • Angelo Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Angelo Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Angelo Cemetery is located in Monroe County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Angelo Cemetery
    • Lafayette Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lafayette Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Lafayette Cemetery is located in Monroe County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lafayette Cemetery
    • Woodlawn Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Woodlawn Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Woodlawn Cemetery is located in Monroe County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Woodlawn Cemetery
    • Mt. Hope Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Hope Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mt. Hope Cemetery is located in Monroe County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Hope Cemetery
    • St. Johns Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Johns Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The St. Johns Cemetery is located in Monroe County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Johns Cemetery
    • Olson Cemetery
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Olson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Olson Cemetery is located in Jackson County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Olson Cemetery
    • Continue List   (10 more) ...
      • St. Patricks Cemetery
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Patricks Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The St. Patricks Cemetery is located in Monroe County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Patricks Cemetery
      • Stiehl Cemetery
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Stiehl Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Stiehl Cemetery is located in Jackson County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Stiehl Cemetery
      • Olson Cemetery
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Olson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Olson Cemetery is located in Jackson County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Olson Cemetery
      • Wet Coulee Cemetery
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Brookside Cemetery
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Brookside Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Brookside Cemetery is located in Jackson County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Brookside Cemetery
      • County Farm Cemetery
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the County Farm Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The County Farm Cemetery is located in Jackson County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the County Farm Cemetery
      • Evergreen Cemetery
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Evergreen Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Evergreen Cemetery is located in Jackson County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Evergreen Cemetery
      • Black Oak Cemetery
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Black Oak Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Black Oak Cemetery is located in La Crosse County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Black Oak Cemetery
      • Leon Cemetery
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Leon Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Leon Cemetery is located in Monroe County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Leon Cemetery
      • Farmers Valley Cemetery
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Farmers Valley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Farmers Valley Cemetery is located in Monroe County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Farmers Valley 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 Cataract Cemetery:

    The official website for Monroe County: www.co.monroe.wi.us/

    The official website for State of Wisconsin: https://www.wisconsin.gov/

    Footnotes ...

    <1>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.
    <2>If you're interested in how the shape of Wisconsin's counties, including Monroe, 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' (or point-to-point) 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 Cataract Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 44.0914, Longitude: -90.8464    
    <4>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.
    <5>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.




 

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