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A visit to the Rocky Ridge Cemetery ...


The location of the Rocky Ridge 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 Rocky Ridge Cemetery ...

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

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

Lat:   45.8441°   (45° 50' 38")

Lon:   -91.9574°   (-91° 57' 26")

The Rocky Ridge Cemetery is located in Washburn County<2>.

The county seat for Washburn County is located in Shell Lake. Shell Lake lies just to the south southeast of the Rocky Ridge Cemetery .

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we first visit 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 Rocky Ridge Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Wisconsin:
  • Pages specific to Washburn 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 Rocky Ridge 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 16 communities are within 20 miles [32.2 km]<3> of the Rocky Ridge Cemetery.

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

    • Spooner
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spooner have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spooner
      • Spooner is located in Washburn County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,553 people
    • Bashaw
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bashaw have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bashaw
      • Bashaw is located in Burnett County
    • Shell Lake
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shell Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shell Lake
      • Shell Lake is located in Washburn County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,318 people
    • Hertel
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hertel
      • Hertel is located in Burnett County
    • Earl
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Earl
      • Earl is located in Washburn County
    • Madge
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Madge
      • Madge is located in Washburn County
    • Webb Lake
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Webb Lake
      • Webb Lake is located in Burnett County
    • Nobleton
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Nobleton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nobleton
      • Nobleton is located in Washburn County
    • Haugen
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Haugen have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Haugen
      • Haugen is located in Barron County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 270 people
    • Minong
      (18 miles [29 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Minong have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Minong
      • Minong is located in Washburn County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 506 people
    • Clam Falls
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clam Falls
      • Clam Falls is located in Polk County
    • Webster
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Webster have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Webster
      • Webster is located in Burnett County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 620 people
    • Continue List   (4 more) ...
      • Siren
        (20 miles [32.2 km] to the west)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Siren
        • Siren is located in Burnett County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 780 people
      • Stone Lake
        (20 miles [32.2 km] to the east)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stone Lake
        • Stone Lake is located in Sawyer County
      • Cumberland
        (21 miles [33.8 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cumberland have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cumberland
        • Cumberland is located in Barron County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,097 people
      • Birchwood
        (23 miles [37 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Birchwood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Birchwood
        • Birchwood is located in Washburn County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 426 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 Rocky Ridge Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Washburn County.

    More information can be found on our list of Local Newspapers for The Rocky Ridge 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 20 miles [32.2 km] of the Rocky Ridge Cemetery.<4>

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

    • Greendale Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Greendale Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Greendale Cemetery is located in Burnett County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Greendale Cemetery
    • Shell Lake Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Shell Lake Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Shell Lake Cemetery is located in Washburn County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Shell Lake Cemetery
    • Rosewood Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rosewood Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Rosewood Cemetery is located in Washburn County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rosewood Cemetery
    • Clam River Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Clam River Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Clam River Cemetery is located in Washburn County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Clam River Cemetery
    • Sacred Hearts Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sacred Hearts Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Sacred Hearts Cemetery is located in Burnett County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sacred Hearts Cemetery
    • Sarona Cemetery
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sarona Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Sarona Cemetery is located in Washburn County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sarona Cemetery
    • Chicog Cemetery
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Chicog Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Chicog Cemetery is located in Washburn County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Chicog Cemetery
    • Big Sand Lake Cemetery
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Big Sand Lake Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Big Sand Lake Cemetery is located in Burnett County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Big Sand Lake Cemetery
    • Lampson Cemetery
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lampson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Lampson Cemetery is located in Washburn County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lampson Cemetery
    • Webb Lake Cemetery
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Webb Lake Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Webb Lake Cemetery is located in Burnett County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Webb Lake Cemetery
    • Lakeside Cemetery
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lakeside Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Lakeside Cemetery is located in Washburn County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lakeside Cemetery
    • Jackson Cemetery
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jackson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Jackson Cemetery is located in Burnett County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jackson Cemetery
    • Continue List   (11 more) ...
      • St. Lukes Cemetery
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Lukes Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The St. Lukes Cemetery is located in Washburn County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Lukes Cemetery
      • Viola Lake Cemetery
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Viola Lake Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Viola Lake Cemetery is located in Burnett County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Viola Lake Cemetery
      • Lorain Cemetery
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lorain Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Lorain Cemetery is located in Polk County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lorain Cemetery
      • Oakland Cemetery
        (18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Oakland Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Oakland Cemetery is located in Burnett County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oakland Cemetery
      • Orange Cemetery
        (18 miles [29 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Orange Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Orange Cemetery is located in Burnett County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Orange Cemetery
      • Clam Lake Cemetery
        (18 miles [29 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Clam Lake Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Clam Lake Cemetery is located in Burnett County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Clam Lake Cemetery
      • Bohemian National Cemetery
        (18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bohemian National Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Bohemian National Cemetery is located in Barron County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bohemian National Cemetery
      • Forest Home Cemetery
        (19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Forest Home Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Forest Home Cemetery is located in Burnett County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Forest Home Cemetery
      • Swiss Cemetery
        (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Swiss Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • The Swiss Cemetery is located in Burnett County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Swiss Cemetery
      • Oak Grove Cemetery
        (19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)
        • 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 Burnett County
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oak Grove Cemetery
      • Greenwood Cemetery
        (19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)

    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 Rocky Ridge Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #1564763  (Rocky Ridge Cemetery)
      • Note: GNIS record #1564763 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: Spooner
      • County: Washburn         Elev: 332
      • Location given for GNIS #1564763 (Rocky Ridge Cemetery)

    The official website for Washburn County: www.co.washburn.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 Washburn, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
    <3>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores 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 Rocky Ridge Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 45.8441, Longitude: -91.9574       In this case, the coordinates for the Rocky Ridge 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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