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A visit to the Saint Francis Cemetery ...

Introduction ...

Note: We have organized the cemeteries in our Gazetteer based on a problem that we had while working on our own genealogy. As an example and without specifying the cemeteries involved, we found an ancestor that we believed to have been buried in one cemetery had actually been buried elsewhere.

We discovered that his burial plans had changed 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 St. Francis Cemetery ...

We are using the following GPS coordinates (latitude and longitude) for the St. Francis Cemetery:

44.8752, -89.2546

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

The St. Francis Cemetery is located in Marathon County<2>.

The county seat for Marathon County is located in Wausau. Wausau lies 19 miles [30.6 km]<3> to the west northwest of the St. Francis Cemetery .

Open a Google Map centered on the St. Francis Cemetery.

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 21 that are within 15 miles [24.1 km] of the St. Francis Cemetery.<4>

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

  • St. Philomene Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • The St. Philomene Cemetery is located in Marathon County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for St. Philomene Cemetery
  • Bethany Lutheran Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • The Bethany Lutheran Cemetery is located in Shawano County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bethany Lutheran Cemetery
    • The Bethany Lutheran Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Bethany Cemetery
  • Forest Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • The Forest Cemetery is located in Shawano County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Cemetery
  • Evergreen Rest Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
  • Forest Home Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • The Forest Home Cemetery is located in Shawano County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Home Cemetery
  • Holy Family Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • The Holy Family Cemetery is located in Shawano County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holy Family Cemetery
  • Leiskau Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
    • The Leiskau Cemetery is located in Shawano County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leiskau Cemetery
  • Forestville Cemetery
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
    • The Forestville Cemetery is located in Marathon County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forestville Cemetery
  • St. Pauls Lutheran Cemetery
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
    • The St. Pauls Lutheran Cemetery is located in Shawano County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for St. Pauls Lutheran Cemetery
    • The St. Pauls Lutheran Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Old St. Paulus Cemetery
    • St. Pauls Cemetery
  • St. Boniface Cemetery
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
    • The St. Boniface Cemetery is located in Shawano County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for St. Boniface Cemetery
  • Our Saviors Cemetery
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
    • The Our Saviors Cemetery is located in Marathon County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Our Saviors Cemetery
  • Town Cemetery
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
    • The Town Cemetery is located in Shawano County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Town Cemetery
  • Continue List   (9 more) ...
    • Riverside Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
      • The Riverside Cemetery is located in Shawano County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riverside Cemetery
      • The Riverside Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery
    • Bethany Cemetery
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
      • The Bethany Cemetery is located in Marathon County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bethany Cemetery
    • Peacefull Rest Cemetery
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Holy Family Cemetery
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
      • The Holy Family Cemetery is located in Shawano County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holy Family Cemetery
    • Woodlawn Cemetery
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
      • The Woodlawn Cemetery is located in Shawano County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodlawn Cemetery
    • Zions Cemetery
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
      • The Zions Cemetery is located in Marathon County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Zions Cemetery
    • Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
      • The Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery is located in Shawano County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
      • The Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Norwegian Luthern Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2185220 <5>
    • Highland Cemetery
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
      • The Highland Cemetery is located in Shawano County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Highland Cemetery
      • The Highland Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Bartelme Town Cemetery
      • Bowler Community Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2180760 <5>
    • Rolling Cemetery
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
      • The Rolling Cemetery is located in Langlade County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rolling Cemetery

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

List of neighboring communities ...

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

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

  • Norrie
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Norrie is located in Marathon County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Norrie
  • Eland
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Eland is located in Shawano County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eland
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 205 people
  • Birnamwood
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Birnamwood is located in Shawano County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Birnamwood
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 772 people
  • Hatley
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Hatley is located in Marathon County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hatley
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 603 people
  • Wittenberg
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Wittenberg is located in Shawano County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wittenberg
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 986 people
  • Pike Lake
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Pike Lake is located in Marathon County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pike Lake
  • Elderon
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Elderon is located in Marathon County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elderon
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 213 people
  • Ringle
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
    • Ringle is located in Marathon County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ringle
  • Aniwa
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
    • Aniwa is located in Shawano County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Aniwa
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 252 people
  • Galloway
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
    • Galloway is located in Marathon County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Galloway
  • Regina
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
    • Regina is located in Shawano County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Regina
  • Tigerton
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Tigerton is located in Shawano County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tigerton
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 702 people
  • Continue List   (14 more) ...
    • Bowler
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
      • Bowler is located in Shawano County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bowler
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 286 people
    • Almon
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
      • Almon is located in Shawano County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Almon
    • Mattoon
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Mattoon is located in Shawano County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mattoon
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 412 people
    • Sunset
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Sunset is located in Marathon County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunset
    • Weston
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
      • Weston is located in Marathon County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Weston
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 15,165 people
    • Nutterville
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Nutterville is located in Marathon County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nutterville
    • Split Rock
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Split Rock is located in Shawano County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Split Rock
    • Glandon
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Glandon is located in Marathon County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glandon
    • Phlox
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Phlox is located in Langlade County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Phlox
    • Rosholt
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
      • Rosholt is located in Portage County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rosholt
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 481 people
    • Alban
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
      • Alban is located in Portage County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alban
    • Schofield
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)
      • Schofield is located in Marathon County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Schofield
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,153 people
    • Rothschild
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)
      • Rothschild is located in Marathon County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rothschild
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 5,256 people
    • Kronenwetter
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)
      • Kronenwetter is located in Marathon County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kronenwetter
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 8,143 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 St. Francis Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Marathon County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we start with the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These 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 St. Francis Cemetery:

  • Pages specific to Wisconsin:
  • Pages specific to Marathon County:
  • Genealogy information for nearby counties:
  • Cemetery Information and Directories:

    • 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 St. Francis Cemetery:

    • Referenced GNIS Record ...
    • GNIS ID #1572930  (Saint Francis Cemetery)
      • Note: In 2021, GNIS record #1572930 was archived by the USGS. It is no longer maintained by the USGS, nor can it be retrieved from their website. In the past, the GNIS record contained the following information:
      • BGN Class: cemetery
      • County: Marathon
      • Est. Elev: 399 (in feet)
      • Topo Map Name: Hatley
      • Location given for Saint Francis Cemetery:
      • Lat: 44.875249     Lon: -89.2545587
      • Open a Google Map centered on the above location.

    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 Marathon, 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- St. Francis Cemetery) to Point B. In other words: 'As the crow flies'.
    <4>While we have an extensive database of cemeteries (with over 200,000 entries), be assured that it's not complete and we're still searching for cemeteries to add.
    <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.