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A visit to the Turtle 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 Turtle Cemetery ...

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

Lat:   42.5688°   (42° 34' 7")

Lon:   -88.9677°   (-88° 58' 3")

The Turtle Cemetery is located in Rock County<1>.

The county seat for Rock County is located in Janesville. Janesville lies just to the north northwest of the Turtle Cemetery .

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 21 that are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<2> of the Turtle Cemetery.<3>

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

  • Tabor Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Tabor Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Tabor Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Tabor Cemetery is located in Rock County
  • Mt. Thabor Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
  • Clinton Corners Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Clinton Corners Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Clinton Corners Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Clinton Corners Cemetery is located in Rock County
  • Oakwood Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
  • Calvary Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
  • Eastlawn Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
  • Baldwin Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Baldwin Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Baldwin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Baldwin Cemetery is located in Rock County
  • Clinton Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Clinton Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Clinton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Clinton Cemetery is located in Rock County
  • Afton Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Afton Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Afton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Afton Cemetery is located in Rock County
  • Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
  • Pinnacle Hill Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
  • Forest Hill Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
  • Continue List   (9 more) ...
    • Oak Hill Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oak Hill Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Oak Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Oak Hill Cemetery is located in Boone County (IL)
    • Bamblett Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bamblett Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bamblett Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Bamblett Cemetery is located in Boone County (IL)
    • East Jefferson Prairie Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the East Jefferson Prairie Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the East Jefferson Prairie Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The East Jefferson Prairie Cemetery is located in Rock County
    • Bradford Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bradford Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bradford Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Bradford Cemetery is located in Rock County
    • Milton Lawn Memorial Park
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Milton Lawn Memorial Park
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Milton Lawn Memorial Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Milton Lawn Memorial Park is located in Rock County
    • Rockton Twp. Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
    • St. Catherine Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Catherine Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Catherine Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The St. Catherine Cemetery is located in Rock County
    • Mt. Phillips Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Phillips Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Phillips Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mt. Phillips Cemetery is located in Rock County
    • Mt. Zion Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Zion Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Zion Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • The Mt. Zion Cemetery is located in Rock County

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

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 25 communities are within 10 miles [16.1 km]<2> of the Turtle Cemetery.

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

  • Shopiere
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
  • Tiffany
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Tiffany. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tiffany
    • Tiffany is located in Rock County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Tiffany
    • From the Turtle Cemetery to Tiffany
  • Garden Village
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Garden Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Garden Village
    • Garden Village is located in Rock County
  • Beloit
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
  • Clinton
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
  • South Beloit
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for South Beloit have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for South Beloit
    • South Beloit is located in Winnebago County (IL)
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 7,540 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for South Beloit <7>
  • Avalon
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
  • Emerald Grove
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
  • Janesville
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
  • Rockton
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
  • Roscoe
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
  • Allens Grove
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
  • Continue List   (13 more) ...
    • Johnstown Center
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
    • Hanover
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Sharon
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sharon have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sharon
      • Sharon is located in Walworth County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,546 people
    • Johnstown
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Darien
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
    • Newark
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Newark. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Newark
      • Newark is located in Rock County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Newark
      • From the Turtle Cemetery to Newark
    • Shirland
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shirland have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shirland
      • Shirland is located in Winnebago County (IL)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Shirland <7>
    • Machesney Park
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Machesney Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Machesney Park
      • Machesney Park is located in Winnebago County (IL)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 22,678 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Machesney Park <7>
    • Argyle
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Argyle have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Argyle
      • Argyle is located in Winnebago County (IL)
    • Caledonia
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
    • Milton
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
    • Milton Junction
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
    • Footville
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)

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 Turtle Cemetery. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Rock County.

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

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

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 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 Turtle 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 Turtle Cemetery:

  • Referenced GNIS Record ...
  • GNIS ID #1575731  (Turtle Cemetery)
    • Note: GNIS record #1575731 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: Shopiere
    • County: Rock         Elev: 250
    • Location given for GNIS #1575731 (Turtle Cemetery)

The official website for Rock County: www.co.rock.wi.us/

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

Footnotes ...

<1>If you're interested in how the shape of Wisconsin's counties, including Rock, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
<2>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 drawn from Point A (ie- ) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point at the Turtle Cemetery. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 42.5688, Longitude: -88.9677    
<3>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.
<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>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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