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A visit to the Gate of Heaven Cemetery ...

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 Gate of Heaven Cemetery ...

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

We are using the following GPS coordinates (latitude and longitude) for the Gate of Heaven Cemetery

Lat:   43.8614°   (43° 51' 41")

Lon:   -91.1804°   (-91° 10' 49")

The Gate of Heaven Cemetery is located in La Crosse County<2>.

The county seat for La Crosse County is located in La Crosse. La Crosse lies just to the southwest of the Gate of Heaven Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 26 that are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Gate of Heaven Cemetery.<4>

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

  • Onalaska City Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Onalaska City Cemetery
    • The Onalaska City Cemetery is located in La Crosse County
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Onalaska City Cemetery is a large cemetery that is located in Onalaska.
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #109462 <5>
  • Campbell Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Campbell Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Campbell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Campbell Cemetery is located in La Crosse County
  • Oak Grove Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
  • Hamilton Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hamilton Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hamilton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Hamilton Cemetery is located in La Crosse County
  • St. Johns Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Johns Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Johns Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The St. Johns Cemetery is located in La Crosse County
  • Prospect Hill Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Prospect Hill Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Prospect Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Prospect Hill Cemetery is located in Houston County (MN)
  • Woodlawn Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Woodlawn Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Woodlawn Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Woodlawn Cemetery is located in La Crosse County
  • Mormon Coulee Memorial Park
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mormon Coulee Memorial Park
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mormon Coulee Memorial Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Mormon Coulee Memorial Park is located in La Crosse County
  • Kienholz Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Kienholz Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Kienholz Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Kienholz Cemetery is located in La Crosse County
  • Neshonoc Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Neshonoc Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Neshonoc Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Neshonoc Cemetery is located in La Crosse County
  • Halfway Creek Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Halfway Creek Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Halfway Creek Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Halfway Creek Cemetery is located in La Crosse County
  • Crucifixion Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
  • Continue List   (14 more) ...
    • Gable Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gable Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gable Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Gable Cemetery is located in La Crosse County
    • Oehler Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oehler Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Oehler Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Oehler Cemetery is located in La Crosse County
    • Long Coulee Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Long Coulee Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Long Coulee Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Long Coulee Cemetery is located in La Crosse County
    • Brice Prairie Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Brice Prairie Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Brice Prairie Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Brice Prairie Cemetery is located in La Crosse County
    • Dresbach Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dresbach Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dresbach Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Dresbach Cemetery is located in Winona County (MN)
    • Pine Creek Catholic Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pine Creek Catholic Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pine Creek Catholic Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Pine Creek Catholic Cemetery is located in Houston County (MN)
    • Hoffman Family Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hoffman Family Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hoffman Family Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Hoffman Family Cemetery is located in Houston County (MN)
    • Toledo Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Toledo Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Toledo Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Toledo Cemetery is located in Houston County (MN)
    • St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery is located in Houston County (MN)
    • Convent Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Convent Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Convent Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Convent Cemetery is located in Houston County (MN)
    • Chipmunk Coulee Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Chipmunk Coulee Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Chipmunk Coulee Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Chipmunk Coulee Cemetery is located in La Crosse County
    • Fairview Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fairview Cemetery
      • The Fairview Cemetery is located in La Crosse County
    • St. Marys Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Marys Cemetery
      • 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 La Crosse County
    • Burns Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Burns Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Burns Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Burns Cemetery is located in La Crosse County

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 19 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> of the Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

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

  • Grand Crossing
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Grand Crossing. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grand Crossing
    • Grand Crossing is located in La Crosse County
  • Onalaska
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Onalaska have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Onalaska
    • Onalaska is located in La Crosse County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 19,108 people
  • North La Crosse
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for North La Crosse have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North La Crosse
    • North La Crosse is located in La Crosse County
  • Barre Mills
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Barre Mills. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Barre Mills
    • Barre Mills is located in La Crosse County
  • La Crosse
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for La Crosse
    • La Crosse is located in La Crosse County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 51,163 people
  • French Island
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for French Island
    • French Island is located in La Crosse County
  • West Salem
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Salem
    • West Salem is located in La Crosse County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 5,013 people
  • La Crescent
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
  • Shelby
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shelby have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shelby
    • Shelby is located in La Crosse County
  • Midway
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Midway
    • Midway is located in La Crosse County
  • Holmen
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holmen have been provided by the GNIS.<1> 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
  • Brice Prairie
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brice Prairie have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brice Prairie
    • Brice Prairie is located in La Crosse County
  • Continue List   (7 more) ...
    • Saint Joseph
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saint Joseph
      • Saint Joseph is located in La Crosse County
    • Bangor
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bangor have been provided by the GNIS.<1> 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
    • Dakota
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dakota have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dakota
      • Dakota is located in Winona County (MN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 307 people
    • Hokah
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hokah have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hokah
      • Hokah is located in Houston County (MN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 548 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hokah <7>
    • Mindoro
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mindoro
      • Mindoro is located in La Crosse County
    • Brownsville
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brownsville
      • Brownsville is located in Houston County (MN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 505 people
    • Middle Ridge
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Middle Ridge. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Middle Ridge
      • Middle Ridge is located in La Crosse 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 Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in La Crosse County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

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 Gate of Heaven Cemetery:

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 Gate of Heaven Cemetery:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #1843271  (Gate of Heaven Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #1843271 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: La Crosse
    • County: La Crosse         Elev: 213
    • Location given for GNIS #1843271 (Gate of Heaven Cemetery)

The official website for La Crosse County: www.co.la-crosse.wi.us/

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 La Crosse, 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 from Point A (ie- ) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point at the Gate of Heaven Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 43.8614, Longitude: -91.1804       In this case, the coordinates for the Gate of Heaven 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.
<6>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.
<7>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.




 

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