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Atna CemeteryAlternate name[s]
Aetna Cemetery		 Township
Athens Twp		City
Active/Inactive
active
Street Address
County Road 12 (253rd Avenue NE), west of Lever St NE		 Township-Range
34 - 23		Section
13 SESE
Latitude
45º 25' 70"
(452542N / 45.428ºN /
N45 25.7001)		Longitude
93º 08' 56"
(0930833W / 93.143ºW / W093 08.5628)		USGS 7.5 map
Isanti		Cemetery type
Oldest Stone
1909
Driving Directions
** From County Road 5 in Isanti, head south on Highway 65 for 3.5 miles. Turn left (east) on County Road 56 (261st Avenue NE) for about 4 miles (road makes 3 turns: Xylite St, 257th Ave, and Jamestown St). Turn left (north-east) on County Road 12 (249th Avenue NE) for 2.3 miles. Atna Cemetery is on the north side of the road and half a mile west of the Oxford Baptist Church.
* East of 45, west of Oxford Baptist Church.
Notes
* TRANSCRIPTION: Isanti County Historical Society - 1984 (65ecords)
* Latitude/Longitude: 4 October 2002; US geo gen project-http://geogen.org/Waypoints_list.asp (Aetna Cemetery MN N45 25.7001 / W093 08.5628)
* (latitude-longitude) USGS -national mapping info as of Nov 2000 (http://geonames.usgs.gov/)
* (latitude-longitude) From: http://www.topozone.com -14 February 2002: Aetna Cemetery elevation: 926 feet; Isanti; 45.428ºN / 93.143ºW
Athens Lutheran CemeteryAlternate name[s]
Faith Lutheran Church		Township
Athens Twp		City
Active/Inactive
active
Street Address
County Road 9 (269th Avenue NE) & Flanders Street NE		Township-Range
34 - 23		Section
10 NWNE
Latitude
45º 27' 41"
(452725N / 45.457ºN /
N45 27.4167)		 Longitude
93º11' 50"
(0931135W / 93.193ºW /
W093 11.5964)		USGS 7.5 map
Isanti		Cemetery type
church
Oldest Stone
1879
Driving Directions
** From County Road 5 in Isanti, go south on Highway 65 for 2.5 miles. Turn left (east) on County Road 9 (269th Avenue NE) for 1.8 miles. The cemetery is on the south side of the road, just east of Flanders Street NE. The cemetery is surrounded by large evergreen trees.
Notes
* TRANSCRIPTION: Isanti County Historical Society - 1984 (324 records)
* From "Isanti County Minnesota, an Illustrated History" by Vernon Bergstrom & Marilyn McGriff. c1985. (church history): Athens Lutheran Church - Began as a daughter of the Cambridge Lutheran Church. Organized in 1878 as a separate congregation on section 10 of Athens Township. Built a church in the cemetery in 1882. Built a larger building in 1904 one mile west of section 9. Burned in 1930. Combined with churches at St. Francis and Bradford (Long Lake) from 1897-1907. Remained with Long Lake until 1965. Moved to Isanti after the 1930 fire and acquired the Methodist (Union) Church to become Faith Lutheran. Added a parish hall in 1950 and had a major remodeling in 1981.
* From "A Guide to Swedish Sites in Kanabec and Isanti Counties" text by Marilyn McGriff 1996: FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH - The cemetery on Co. Rd. 9 southeast of Isanti, site of the original church, has many tombstones marking graves of Swedish immigrants as well as a centennial monument.
* Kirchner cemetery cards, MGS donation 2001 has 137 cards on file.
* From the 'Isanti County Township Maps of 1898', reprinted in 1987 by Isanti County Historical Society: "SWEDISH LUTHERAN, section10 (Athens -- predecessor of Faith Lutheran in Isanti), Athens Township"
Big Meadows CemeteryAlternate name[s]
Lindberg Cemetery		Township
Isanti Twp		City
Active/Inactive
Inactive
Street Address
Lever Street NE and 297th Ave NE		Township-Range
35 - 23		Section
24 NESW
Latitude
43º 30' 10"		Longitude
93º 09' 30"		 USGS 7.5 map
Cambridge		Cemetery type
Oldest Stone
1876
Driving Directions
* From Highway 65 in Isanti, head east on County Road 5 for 4.5 miles. Turn left (north) on Lever Street NE. The cemetery is on the left (west) side of the road in a thicket of deciduous trees across from the farm at 29675 Levers St.
* Located 4 miles east of Highway 65 and a bit north of County Road 5.
* From Isanti, head east on County Road 5 for 4.5 miles. Big Meadows Cemetery is on the north side of the road.
Notes
* TRANSCRIPTION: Isanti County Historical Society - 1980 (67 records)
* "Lindborg Blomford, Isanti section 24" - from Kirchner cemetery cards, MGS donation 2001
* (oldest stone, street address & directions) notes from Isanti Co. Historical Society, 15 March 2002
* ABANDONED CEMETERY: * This info comes from a page that says: "Transcribed October 19, 1980 by Lonnie R. Bellin, Rt. 2, Isanti, MN 55040. Located in Section 24 in Isanti Township, 35N, R.23W of MN." "Travel east of Isanti on Cty Rd 5. Once you have passed Cty Rd 45 going to the right (south), take the next dirt road to the left which is approximately 4.5 miles from Isanti. The cemetery is located on the left side about .5 mile down the dirt road. It is quite overgrown with weeds and brush."
* 14 October 2002, Jodi Magnuson's visit to the cemetery, "This cemetery seems to be unattended, very overgrown with fallen trees scattered about. The cemetery is quite long and skinny."
* From the 'Isanti County Township Maps of 1898', reprinted in 1987 by Isanti County Historical Society: "CEMETERY, section 24 (Lindberg or Big Meadows), Isanti Township"
Cambridge Catholic CemeteryAlternate name[s]
Christ the King Catholic Cemetery		Township
Cambridge city limits		City
Cambridge city limits 		Active/Inactive
active
Street Address
1500 Block of Old South Main Street		Township-Range
36 - 23		Section
32 SESE
Latitude
45º 33' 30"		Longitude
93º 13' 30"		USGS 7.5 map
Cambridge		Cemetery type
church
Oldest Stone
1954
Driving Directions
** From Highway 65, head east on Highway 95 for about a mile, turn right (south) on Flanders Street NE. The road turns right (west) at 325th Avenue NE (County Road 45 / 16th Avenue SE) and continues under the bridge of Highway 65. The cemetery is straight ahead. OR From Highway 65, head west on Highway 95 for about 1 mile, turn left (south) on Main Street (County Road 30) for about a mile, turn left (east) on 11th Avenue, crossing the railroad tracks, turn right (south) on Old South Main Street.
* Just south of Cambridge Union Cemetery.
Notes
* TRANSCRIPTION: Isanti County Historical Society - 1995 (203records)
* From "Isanti County Minnesota, an Illustrated History" by Vernon Bergstrom & Marilyn McGriff. c1985. (church history): CHRIST THE KING CATHOLIC CHURCH, CAMBRIDGE - Organized in 1941, church building built in 1947. Prior to that the congregation met in community halls. A new church was built in 1967, and a separate parish hall was constructed in 1976. The former church building is used as a senior citizen hall.
* Kirchner cemetery cards, MGS donation 2001 has 12 obit cards on file.
* From Kimberly J. Beecher, 3 August 2000, kengelha@gac.edu : For information contact Christ the King Catholic Church by calling 763-689-1221 or writing 227 N. Fern St., Cambridge, MN 55008-1045.
* (TRS, Sexton, acreage, parcel number) Isanti County Assessor's office, 555 - 18th Avenue SW, Cambridge, MN 55008-9386, 320-689-2752 : "Church, Christ the King Catholic, 227 Fern St. N., Cambridge, MN 55008"; 2.50 acres exempt cemetery; Parcel # R.05.005.4500. (August 2002)
Cambridge Lutheran CemeteryAlternate name[s]
 Township
Cambridge city limits		City
Cambridge city limits		 Active/Inactive
active
Street Address
621 Old Main Street North		Township-Range
36 - 23		Section
29 NESE
Latitude
45º 34' 25"		Longitude
93º 13' 40"		USGS 7.5 map
Cambridge		Cemetery type
church
Oldest Stone
1867- Hans Westberg, (born 12/20/1820 in Rattvik, Sweden - died 09/25/1867)
Driving Directions
* From Highway 95 (First Avenue) head north for about a mile on North Main Street. Turn left on Old North Main, continue heading north for about a block, church and cemetery are directly ahead on the west side of the road.
Notes
* TRANSCRIPTION: Isanti County Historical Society - 1997 (2002 records)
* From "Isanti County Minnesota, an Illustrated History" by Vernon Bergstrom & Marilyn McGriff. c1985. (church history): CAMBRIDGE LUTHERAN CHURCH - Organized in 1864 with the first building completed in 1868. Present church structure completed in 1892 with subsequent remodelings including addition of a bell in 1888 and bricking in 1892. A major remodeling and renovation occurred in 1978.
* Kirchner cemetery cards, MGS donation 2001 has 789 cards on file for Cambridge Luth Cem - Town Cem Sec. 29.
* From the 'Isanti County Township Maps of 1898', reprinted in 1987 by Isanti County Historical Society: "SWEDISH LUTHERAN CHURCH AND CEMETERY, section 29 (Cambridge Lutheran - Swedish Lutheran Church indicated on section 21 was land donated by the railroad for a cemetery but was never used for that purpose), Cambridge Township"
Cambridge Union CemeteryAlternate name[s]
 Township
Cambridge city limits		City
Cambridge city limits		 Active/Inactive
Street Address
1400 Block of Old South Main Street		Township-Range
36 - 23		Section
32 SESE
Latitude
45º 33' 31"		Longitude
93º 13' 30"		USGS 7.5 map
Cambridge		Cemetery type
church
Oldest Stone
1885 (from the 1987 transcription: Jennie Fredin, grave #645, 1880-1882; Margreta Stadin, grave #611, 1833-1884 AND Emme J Peterson, grave #846, 1878-1885)
Driving Directions
** From Highway 65, head east on Highway 95 for about a mile, turn right (south) on Flanders Street NE. The road turns right (west) at 325th Avenue NE (County Road 45 / 16th Avenue SE) and continues under the bridge of Highway 65. The cemetery is straight ahead. OR From Highway 65, head west on Highway 95 for about 1 mile, turn left (south) on Main Street (County Road 30) for about a mile, turn left (east) on 11th Avenue, crossing the railroad tracks, turn right (south) on Old South Main Street.
* South of Dairy Queen, East of rail road tracks.
Notes
* TRANSCRIPTION: Isanti County Historical Society - 1987 (1616 records)
* Kirchner cemetery cards, MGS donation 2001 has 150 obit cards on file.
* (oldest stone, street address) notes from Isanti Co. Historical Society, 15 March 2002 - also say that the Twp is 035 and the Range is 05 NENE (it seems unlikely~jodi)
* Kimberly J. Beecher, 3 August 2000, kengelha@gac.edu
* 14 October 2002: Jodi Magnuson's visit to the cemetery, "There is no church visible from the cemetery." 28 April 2003 - I sent an e-mail to Cheryl Morin, office administrator for the First Baptist Church in Cambridge, they are suppose to be connected to this cemetery. From: "First Baptist Church" mail@fbccamb.org Date: Tue Apr 29, 2003 12:32:25 US/Central
Christ the King Catholic CemeteryAlternate name[s]
SEE: Cambridge Catholic Cemetery		Township
Isanti Twp		City
 Active/Inactive
Street Address
 Township-Range
35 - 23		Section
05 NENE
Latitude
Longitude
USGS 7.5 map
Cambridge		Cemetery type
Oldest Stone
Driving Directions
Notes
Clough CemeteryAlternate name[s]
?Spencer Brook Cemetery?		Township
Spencer Brook Twp		City
Active/Inactive
Street Address
County Road 5		Township-Range
35 - 25		Section
17 SENE
Latitude
45º 31' 28"
(453128N / 45.524ºN /
N45 31.4667)		Longitude
93º 28' 21"
(0932821W / 93.473ºW /
W093 28.3634)		USGS 7.5 map
Wyanett		Cemetery type
Oldest Stone
1869
Driving Directions
* Along County Road 5 in Spencer Brook Twp.
Notes
* TRANSCRIPTION: Isanti County Historical Society - 1985 (61 records)
* (latitude-longitude) From: http://www.topozone.com - 14 February 2002: Clough Cemetery, Wyanett 45.524ºN / 93.473ºW
* Latitude/Longitude: 4 October 2002; US geo gen project- http://geogen.org/Waypoints_list.asp (Clough Cemetery MN N45 31.4667 / W093 28.3634)
* (TRS, acreage, parcel number) Isanti County Assessor's office, 555 - 18th Avenue SW, Cambridge, MN 55008-9386, 320-689-2752: "Clough Cemetery, Spencer Brook - sec 17"; .53 acres exempt; Parcel # R.09.017.1201; no sexton listed. (August 2002)
* From the 'Isanti County Township Maps of 1898', reprinted in 1987 by Isanti County Historical Society: "CEMETERY, section 17 (Clough), Spencer Brook Township"
Kienitz CemeteryAlternate name[s]
SEE: East Bradford Cemetery		Township
Bradford Twp		City
Active/Inactive
Street Address
Township-Range
35 - 24		Section
22 SESE
Latitude
Longitude
USGS 7.5 map
Cemetery type
Oldest Stone
Driving Directions
Notes
Elm Park CemeteryAlternate name[s]
Socialist Cemetery		 Township
Stanchfield Twp		City
Active/Inactive
Inactive
Street Address
381st Avenue NE just west of the address 1325		Township-Range
37 - 23		Section
32 NWNW (NENW)
Latitude
45º 39' 25"		Longitude
93º 14' 30"		 USGS 7.5 map
Braham		Cemetery type
Oldest Stone
Driving Directions
** From Highway 95 in Cambridge, head north on Highway 65 for 6.5 miles. Turn left (west) on 381st Avenue NE for 2.2 miles. Elm Park Cemetery is just east of County Road 24 (Polk Street NE) on the south side of the road. There is a wood sign partially hidden by brush.
* East of #24, 2 miles west of #65.
* Located two miles west of Highway 65 on the Old Grandy Road.
* From County Road 6, drive north for two miles on County Road 24. Travel east for 1/4 mile on Township Road. The cemetery is located in the woods east of the line fence. The cemetery plot is completely overgrown with underbrush but can be found in the north-west corner of the woods. (from a 1975 paper at ICHS)
Notes
"* From "A Guide to Swedish Sites in Kanabec and Isanti Counties" text by Marilyn McGriff 1996: SOCIALIST CEMETERY - Known also as the ELM PARK CEMETERY, this small cemetery was established by a group of Swedish immigrants in the area who were involved in a Socialist club during the early years of the 20th century. Their clubhouse was nearby. The graves are indicated by cement pillars embossed with numbers, but the map identifying those buried there has been lost. Today, the cemetery stands abandoned, but it serves as a reminder of former political activities that were outside the mainstream of American life. Located two miles west of Highway 65 on the Old Grandy Road.
* Kirchner cemetery cards, MGS donation 2001 has noted file card: "was this cemetery uprooted by road ? bodies moved? - no stones here but there are bricks and lot marks. Talked to Chas F. Schwartz, R.R. Stanchfield, he said Long family buried there. No burials after 1885. REUBEN LONG, Grasston, mother born there and 2 children who died in forest fire about 1883-1885, small pox epidemic 1885. Area of about 200 feet deep has 32-36 post lot mkrs - all begin at roadside, cem was about 2 acres. Were bodies moved when road was built? Jardin might know, Vic Larson at Cambridge in duplex might know or Josie Swanson at Golf Course."
* 27 August 2002, Jodi Magnuson's visit to Elm Park: The cemetery had only one stone visible. It looked to be a concrete brick. There were flowers and someone had recently mowed. So someone is keeping track of the cemetery.
* (TRS, Sexton, acreage, parcel number) Isanti County Assessor's office, 555 - 18th Avenue SW, Cambridge, MN 55008-9386, 320-689-2752 : "Elm Park Union Cemetery"; 2.00 acres exempt; Parcel # R.11.032.0300; no sexton listed. (August 2002) Transcribed from a typed paper found in the files of the Isanti County Historical Society. It is has a handwritten note in the upper right hand corner saying ""1975 Confidential"" SOCIALIST CEMETERY Elm Park Community Stanchfield Township Isanti County Minnesota Directions to cemetery: From County Road #6, drive north for two miles on County Road #24. Travel east for 1/4 mile on Township Road. The cemetery is located in the woods east of the line fence. The cemetery plot is completely overgrown with underbrush but can be found in the north-west corner of the woods. Persons interviewed: Raymond ERICKSON, Stanchfield Township Elmer BECKMAN, Stanchfield Township Victor E. LARSON, 612 SW 3, Cambridge, Mn. George BERG, 600 Bean, Mora, Mn. Randolph JOHNSON, Cambridge, Mn. I was advised to interview Vernon GERDIN who lives in the area of the cemetery, but I did not interview him. Late in the month of July 1974, Randolph JOHNSON and I went in search of and found a small cemetery known as The Socialist Cemetery. Randolph JOHNSON states that some people preferred to refer to the cemetery as ""The non-believers cemetery."" When I visited with Elmer BECKMAN on August 14, 1974, Beckman stated that he had never heard of it referred to as a Socialist Cemetery before. BECKMAN did say that his father was one of the founders of the society and he pointed out that the north wing of his farmhouse was originally the Socialist Hall and was moved one-fourth mile to his farm where today it serves as part of his home. All others, when interviewed, referred to the cemetery as ""The Socialist Cemetery."" BECKMAN confirmed that there wee many Socialists in the Elm Park community, his parents, the Louis BECKMANS, among them. JOHNSON and I were quite sure that we had found the cemetery when we found two small concrete markers measuring about 10"" x 4"" x 2"", with two numbers embossed upon each. Mr. Victor E. LARSON, whom I interviewed the following week, confirmed that his uncle, Mr. Ole LARSON made the markers and also a map or plat of the cemetery. LARSON remembered that his uncle once was in possession of the map but he had no idea where the map might be today. The cemetery is located on land once owned by Louis L. LONG Mr. Raymond ERICKSON, whose family was never associated with the Socialist, thought that Louis LONG and his wife were buried in the cemetery, however, George BERG stated that the wife of Louis LONG is buried there along with Louis LONG's father. Where Louis LONG is buried is not known. The LONGS were the parents of Winfield ANDERSON'S mother, but I have not interviewed Winfield ANDERSON. In regards to those buried in the cemetery, BERG confirmed that his still-born sister was buried in the cemetery by his father, Andrew BERG. In addition to his sister, BERG thought that Louis LONG's father was buried there along with Louis LONG's wife and a Miss MOORE who was in some way related to the LONG family. [end of paper] Transcription of a handwritten 2 page paper, dated 1-18-75: :Comments re: Socialist Cemetery evoked by article in newsletter, Isanti County Historical Society. Albin FORSBERG, Braham, MN (age 80+?) Remembers visiting cemetery about 1920-1925 - though there were at least 6 graves. FORSBERG attended many dances at the Socialist Hall. He stated their philosophy was ""Share and share alike."" Mrs. George NEDIN [hard to read the last name, maybe MEDIN] (age 85?) Believes at least 6 or more buried in the Socialist Cemetery - remembers the cemetery was always covered with Brush- wooden grave markers. People buried without ceremony. Believes those buried include Andrew BERG'S baby; 3 yr old baby girl of Mr. & Mrs. Erick PETERSON (Mrs. PETERSON formerly a GERDIN girl); a Mr. MILLER; the Clarence WISTROM baby; certain kin of Louis LONG (probably Louis LONG's father and Louis LONG's wife); Possibly Gust RUDEN. Others who may have info re Socialist Society. Mrs. Clause LUND, Springvale (niece of Ole LARSON)) Jose SWANSON (Albin FORSBERG's sister). Ole LAWRENCE supposed to have made cemetery markers and map. List of those reported to have been buried in the Socialist Cemetery: 1. BERG baby - still born - Parents: Andrew BERG and wife. Confirmed by George BERG, brother of the stillborn baby). 2. Gust RUDEN - (""possibly buried there"" Mrs. George MEDIN) 3. Baby Girl (age 3) daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Erick PETERSON. Mrs. PETERSON WAS GERDIN girl. Confirmed by Geo. BERG, Mrs. Modine, Elmer BECKMAN. 4. WISTROM, baby, Parents: Clarence WISTROM. Believed to be buried there according to Ro... FORSBERG. 5. Mr. MILLER -reported by Mrs. Geo Medin. 6. Louis LONG's father 7. Louis LONGS' wife (confirmed by ??? and Elmer BECKMAN 8. Miss MOORE (related to Louis LONG family. Believed to be buried there according to Geo. BERG. ----------- 13 December 2004. Phone call from Kriste Ericsson of the Isanti County Historical Society. She is looking for information about who owns the property now. She told me that she thought that the Rasmusson family might own it, from information on a recent plat map. They would like to clean it up and include it in their "Peony Progression - Cemetery Visitation" in spring 2005. She had also heard that someone had gone through the cemetery and pulled up all the numbered markers and piled them up by a tree."
Gerdin CemeteryAlternate name[s]
Township
Athens Twp		City
Active/Inactive
active
Street Address
Highway 65, just south of County Road 9.		Township-Range
34 - 23		Section
08 NWNE
Latitude
45º 27' 22"
(452722N)		Longitude
93º 14' 02"
(0931402W)		USGS 7.5 map
Isanti		Cemetery type
Oldest Stone
1886
Driving Directions
** From County Road 5 in Isanti, head south on Highway 65 for 2.7 miles. Gerdin cemetery is on the left (east) side of the road, just south of County Road 9 (269th Avenue NE), north of the Isanti Estates mobile home park.
Notes
* TRANSCRIPTION: Isanti County Historical Society - 1986 (219 records)
* Kirchner cemetery cards, MGS donation 2001 has 7 obits on file.
* (TRS, Sexton, acreage, Parcel Number) From Isanti County Assessor's office, 555 - 18th Avenue SW, Cambridge, MN 55008-9386, 320-689-2752 : "Christian Mission Church, Swedish Mission Cemetery"; 2.00 acres in size; Parcel # R 01.008.2000. (August 2002)
* From the 'Isanti County Township Maps of 1898', reprinted in 1987 by Isanti County Historical Society: "GERDIN CEMETERY, section 8, Athens Township"
Grandy Swedish Day Adventist CemeteryAlternate name[s]
Swedish Adventist Cemetery / Seventh Day Adventist Evangelical Cemetery		Township
Cambridge Twp		 City
Active/Inactive
inactive
Street Address
361st Avenue NE, west of County Road 36 (Vickers Drive)		Township-Range
36 - 23		Section
11 SWNW
Latitude
45º 38' 10"		Longitude
93º 10' 10"		USGS 7.5 map
Cambridge		 Cemetery type
church
Oldest Stone
Mrs. Henry Erickson (?1802-1861?)
Driving Directions
** From Highway 95 in Cambridge, head north on Highway 65 for 4.5 miles. Turn right (east) on 361st Avenue NE (a dirt road) for 1.5 mile going past Naples Street NE. The cemetery is on the left (north) side of the road. There is no sign, only a simple wood fence along the front with many trees surrounding the cemetery.
* east of Grandy on 6.
Notes
* From "Isanti County Minnesota, an Illustrated History" by Vernon Bergstrom & Marilyn McGriff. c1985.: Two Swedish Adventist churches were established in the county. One was the Grandy Adventist Church one mile south and one mile east of Grandy. The other was on Section 27 of Isanti Twp. The Grandy church had a cemetery also. That church was moved into Grandy in 1905 and became the Evangelical Association of Grandy, which evolved into the Union Church where all faiths were represented. Today the building is used as a meeting hall.
* (TRS, Sexton, acreage, Parcel number) Isanti County Assessor's office, 555 - 18th Avenue SW, Cambridge, MN 55008-9386, 320-689-2752 : "Seventh Day Advents Church Evangelical Church Site & Cemetery"; 1 acre exempt; Parcel # R.03.011.1000.
* 14 October 2002: Jodi Magnuson's visit to the cemetery: "The cemetery is unmarked and overgrown. There was evidence of it being used as a dumping ground. There are only about 20 stones. The cemetery sits just west of the farm at 3677 - 361st Avenue NE.
* From the 'Isanti County Township Maps of 1898', reprinted in 1987 by Isanti County Historical Society: "SWEDISH ADVENTIST CHURCH, section 11 (and Cemetery), Cambridge Township" There is an 8 page paper written by a student in 1984 giving a "brief, informal, description of the graveyard located one mile east of the Purple Hawk Golf Course. Being surrounded by trees, this private cemetery has been well kept over the many years. The people buried here, the years they lived, the type of headstone they have and a map of the overall location are included in this brief report." From the page mentioning the oldest stone: "Mrs. Henry Erickson, died May 29, 1802 [teacher's notation '? error in transcription] age 59 years - This seemed to be the oldest gravesite in the cemetery. It had some type of inscription near the bottom but I couldn't make out what it said. There was rust or mold or something growing on the stone also. In total height, it stands about 5 feet tall."
Green Lake CemeteryAlternate name[s]
aka Old Wyanett Free Cemetery		Township
Wyanett Twp		City
Active/Inactive
active
Street Address
County Road 35 (Dolphin Street) at about 336th Avenue NW		Township-Range
36 - 25		Section
28 NWSW
Latitude
45º 34' 47"
(453447N / 45.580ºN)		Longitude
93º 28' 15"
(0932815W / 93.471ºW)		USGS 7.5 map
Wyanett		Cemetery type
Oldest Stone
1903
Driving Directions
** From Highway 65 in Cambridge, head west on Highway 65 for 12.5 miles. Turn left (south) on County Road 35 for .8 mile. Green Lake Cemetery is on the east side of the road.
* West of Green Lake
Notes
* TRANSCRIPTION: Isanti County Historical Society - 1984 (109 records)
* Kirchner cemetery cards, MGS donation 2001 has 53 cards on file.
* (TRS,Twp,USGSmapname, now Green Lake Cem /gives both names: old Wyanett & Green Lake) Wiley Pope1998
* 14 October 2002: Jodi Magnuson's visit to the cemetery, "The cemetery has a good sign visible from the road. The cemetery is surrounded by large evergreen trees on the north, south and east sides. 28 April 2003 - I spoke with Donald Thompson, the sexton for the Wyanett Free Church Cemetery. He says that Carl Lindgren (7621 Highway 95 NW, Princeton, MN, 55371-4905; 763-389-1468) is no longer the sexton for Green Lake Cemetery. He thinks that Edwin Botzek is now in charge.
Hans Larson Private CemeteryAlternate name[s]
 Township
Grandy		City
Grandy		Active/Inactive
Street Address
Township-Range
36 - 23		Section
Latitude
 Longitude
USGS 7.5 map
Cemetery type
Oldest Stone
Driving Directions
Notes
* Kimberly J. Beecher, 3 August 2000, kengelha@gac.edu
Isanti Union CemeteryAlternate name[s]
South Isanti Baptist Church		Township
Isanti Twp		City
Active/Inactive
active
Street Address
County Road 5		 Township-Range
35 - 23		Section
29 SENE - SWSE
Latitude
45º 29' 38"
(452938N / 45.494ºN)		Longitude
93º 13' 47"
(0931347W / 93.230ºW)		USGS 7.5 map
Isanti		Cemetery type
church
Oldest Stone
Driving Directions
** From Highway 65 in Isanti, head east on County Road 5 for .4 mile. Isanti Union Cemetery is on the north side of the road.
* Cty Rd 5 , east of Hwy 65.
Notes
* Kirchner cemetery cards, MGS donation 2001 has 333 cards on file.
* (TRS, Sexton, acreage, parcel number) Isanti County Assessor's office, 555 - 18th Avenue SW, Cambridge, MN 55008-9386, 320-689-2752 : "South Isanti Baptist Church, RR2, Isanti, MN 55040"; 7.0 acres cemetery exempt; Parcel # R.05.029.1100. (August 2002)
* 14 October 2002: Jodi Magnuson's visit to the cemetery, "There is a border of large pine trees on the west side of the cemetery. It is well marked with a nice sign on the road."
Karmel Covenant CemeteryAlternate name[s]
Carmel Covenent Church Cemetery, Swedish Mission Cemetery		Township
Wyanett Twp (Princeton)		City
Wyanett Twp (Princeton)		Active/Inactive
active
Street Address
5799 County Road 6 NW		Township-Range
36 - 25		 Section
02 SWSE or 11 NWNE
Latitude
45º 37' 59"		Longitude
93º 24' 50"		USGS 7.5 map
Dalbo		 Cemetery type
church
Oldest Stone
David LINDBERG (18 Jun 1882-5 Jul 1887) / 1873
Driving Directions
** From Highway 65 in Cambridge, head west on Highway 95 for 10 miles. Turn right (north) on County Road 57 (Helium Street NW) for 3 miles. Turn left (west) on County Road 6 for .25 mile. Karmel cemetery is on the north side of the road, just west of the church.
* Carmel Covenant Cemetery: On County Road 57, 3 miles north of 95.
* Located on County Road 6, one and a quarter miles west of Highway 57.
Notes
* TRANSCRIPTION: Isanti County Historical Society - 1989 (499 records)
* From "Isanti County Minnesota, an Illustrated History" by Vernon Bergstrom & Marilyn McGriff. c1985. (church history): Karmel Covenant Church- Founded in 1880 as Swedish Mission Church of Wyanett. Met in a log cabin until a building was erected in 1885 of tamarack logs.
* From "A Guide to Swedish Sites in Kanabec and Isanti Counties" text by Marilyn McGriff 1996: This church, formerly known as the Swedish Mission Church of Wyanett, served Swedish immigrants in the western part of the county who sought a more pietistic alternative to the established Lutheran churches. The congregation was founded in 1880, and they met in a member's log cabin before their building of tamarack logs was constructed in 1885. One of their pastors, Frederick BLOOM, who served from 1900 to 1902, later wrote the text for the popular hymn "Han har öppnat pärleporten" after he had returned to Sweden. Located on County Road 6, one and a quarter miles west of Highway 47. 763-389-3169.
* 20 Feb 2002, letter from Marilyn McGriff, received in response to Jodi's request for cemetery information.: " As far as I know there was no Karmel (or Carmel) BAPTIST church cemetery, unless it's the Oak Knoll cemetery."
* Kirchner cemetery cards, MGS donation 2001 has 209 cards on file for Carmel Covenant. Also has driving directions.
* (TRS, oldest stone) Kimberly J. Beecher, 3 August 2000, kengelha@gac.edu : The oldest headstone is that of David LINDBERG (6/18/1882-7/5/1887). Published information includes "Karmel Cemetery: Wyanett Township, Section 2, Isanti County, Minnesota" by the Isanti County Historical Society (Cambridge, MN: The Society, 1989).
* Isanti County Assessor's office, 555 - 18th Avenue SW, Cambridge, MN 55008-9386, 320-689-2752 : "Karmel Ev. Covenant Church, 5799 County Road 6 NW, Princeton, MN 55371"; 5.00 acres exempt (455.17 ft x 478.5 ft); Parcel # R.13.011.0500; sexton: Vernon Olson 389-3278 (August 2002)
* From the 'Isanti County Township Maps of 1898', reprinted in 1987 by Isanti County Historical Society: "SWEDISH MISSION CHURCH AND CEMETERY section 2, (Karmel Convenant) Wyanett Township."
East Bradford CemeteryAlternate name[s]
Kienitz Cemetery/ Bradford Union Cemetery		Township
Bradford Twp		City
 Active/Inactive
active
Street Address
County Road 5 and Flamingo Street NW 		Township-Range
35 - 24		Section
22 SESE
Latitude
45º 50'
(453003N / 45.501ºN)		Longitude
93º 19' 30"
(0931825W / 93.307ºW)		USGS 7.5 map
Bradford		Cemetery type
Oldest Stone
1870
Driving Directions
** From Highway 65 in Isanti, head west on County Road 5 for 4 miles (the road turns right after 2.5 miles at Palm Street and then left onto County Road 5). East Bradford Cemetery is about a mile past the St. John's German Lutheran church and cemetery. The East Bradford Cemetery is on the north side of County Road 5, on the east corner of Flamingo Street. There is a chain link fence around the cemetery, with 4 large arborvitea trees in the center of the cemetery. There is no church.
* Cty Rd 5, east of Lake Francis .
* located one mile west of the Bradford Lutheran Cemetery. Members of some of the same families may be located in both the East Bradford Cemetery and the Bradford Lutheran Cemetery.
Notes
* TRANSCRIPTION: Isanti County Historical Society - 1983 (93 records)
* From the MN Genealogist 3 4 Dec 1972: "The cemetery was incorporated in 1909 as East Bradford Cemetery Assoc. Prior to that it was known as the Bradford Association. It is now named Bradford Union Cemetery, but still commonly called the Kienitz Cemetery as it was once part of the Kienitz farm and the land was given by them to be used as a cemetery. Only the Northeast portion of that is very old. Inscriptions copied by Lauraine Kirchner and Leona Shulstad."
* Kirchner cemetery cards, MGS donation 2001 has 3 obits for East Bradford Cemetery. And 2 obits for Kienitz Cem, section 27.
* (latitude-longitude) From: http://www.topozone.com - 14 February 2002: Kienitz Cemetery elevation: 944 feet, Bradford; 45.501ºN / 93.307ºW
* (latitude-longitude) USGS -national mapping info as of Nov 2000( http://geonames.usgs.gov/)
* (TRS, Sexton, acreage, Parcel Number) Isanti County Assessor's office, 555 - 18th Avenue SW, Cambridge, MN 55008-9386, 320-689-2752 : "Cemetery, Bradford, Assn TRS"; 2.00 acres in size; Sexton: Wally or Lorraine Fisher 444-5469; Parcel # R 02.022.1400. (August 2002)
* From the 'Isanti County Township Maps of 1898', reprinted in 1987 by Isanti County Historical Society: "E. BRADFORD CEMETERY, section 22 (Kientz), Bradford Township"
King CemeteryAlternate name[s]
Township
Spencer Brook Twp		City
Active/Inactive
active
Street Address
County Road 7 (Feldspar Street NW) and 317th Avenue NW		Township-Range
35 - 25		Section
10 SENW
Latitude
45º 32' 24"
(453224N / 45.540ºN)		Longitude
93º 26' 24"
(0932624W / 93.440ºW)		USGS 7.5 map
Wyanett		Cemetery type
Oldest Stone
1871
Driving Directions
** From Highway 65 in Cambridge, head west on Highway 95 for 10 miles. Turn left (south) on County Road 7 (Helium Street NW) for 4.5 miles. The road turns to the west at 331st Avenue and south at Xenon Street at Green Lake. Then County Road 7 turns right (west) at 325th Street and then south again at Feldspar Street NW. The cemetery is on the west side of the road. OR From Highway 65 in Isanti, head west on Highway 5 for 10 miles, turn right (north) on Country Road 7 (Feldspar Street NW) for 2.5 miles. The cemetery is on the left (west) side of the road.
Notes
* TRANSCRIPTION: Isanti County Historical Society - 1984 (90 records)
* Date: 12 Oct 2002 Author: mesiah@aol.com Bob Marker "King Cemetery which used to be called Christian Cemetery back in 1915."
* Kirchner cemetery cards, MGS donation 2001 has 40 cards on file.
* (TRS, Sexton, acreage, parcel number) Isanti County Assessor's office, 555 - 18th Avenue SW, Cambridge, MN 55008-9386, 320-689-2752: "King's Cemetery"; 1.0 acre exempt; Parcel # R.09.010.0600; sexton: Bob Sabin, 689-1265 and Adolph Freb 689-4779. (August 2002)
* 14 October 2002: Jodi Magnuson's visit to the cemetery, "There is a chain link fence around the cemetery, there are no buildings in sight of the cemetery, it sits on a bit of sloping hill."
* From the 'Isanti County Township Maps of 1898', reprinted in 1987 by Isanti County Historical Society: "CEMETERY, section 10 (King), Spencer Brook Township"
Lakeside CemeteryAlternate name[s]
Township
Spencer Brook Twp		City
Active/Inactive
active
Street Address
County Road 7 (Nacre Street NW) and 285th Avenue NW		 Township-Range
35 - 25		Section
34 NWNW
Latitude
45º 29' 10"
(452910N / 45.486ºN)		Longitude
93º 26' 58"
(0932658W / 93.449ºW)		USGS 7.5 map
Crown		Cemetery type
Oldest Stone
1910
Driving Directions
** From Highway 65 in Isanti, head west on County Road 5 for 10 miles. The road turns north (right) at Palm Street and then left (west) again onto County Road 5. Turn left (south) on County Road 7 (Feldspar Street NW) for 1.2 miles. Lakeside Cemetery sits on a triangle of land to the north west of the curve in County Road 7. Entrance to the cemetery is on 285th Avenue NW.
* South east of Mud Lake.
Notes
* TRANSCRIPTION: Isanti County Historical Society - 1985 (225 records)
* "Lakeside, Spencer Brook Twp, section 27" from Kirchner cemetery cards, MGS donation 2001.
* Kirchner cemetery cards, MGS donation 2001 has 92 cards for Lakeside, section 34.
* (TRS, Sexton, acreage, parcel number) Isanti County Assessor's office, 555 - 18th Avenue SW, Cambridge, MN 55008-9386, 320-689-2752: "Lakeside Cemetery"; 1.00 acres exempt; Parcel # R.09.034.1000; sexton: Lyle Peterson 444-5241. (August 2002)
* 14 October 2002: Jodi Magnuson's visit to the cemetery, "The cemetery is surrounded by an old wire fence. The cemetery sits on a triangle shaped piece of land. The front of the cemetery is on 285th Avenue NW, edged with 6 large blue spruce trees. The back of the cemetery runs along the curve of Highway 7 and the west of the cemetery is on Nacre Street NW.
Long Lake Lutheran CemeteryAlternate name[s]
Long Lake Community Cemetery 		Township
Bradford Twp		City
 Active/Inactive
Street Address
27765 Highway 47 NW (3921 277 Avenue NW) 		Township-Range
35 - 24		Section
32 SWSW
Latitude
45º 28' 20"		Longitude
93º 22' 0"		 USGS 7.5 map
Saint Francis		Cemetery type
church
Oldest Stone
1872
Driving Directions
** From Highway 65 in Isanti, head west on County Road 5 for 7 miles. Turn left (south) on Highway 47 for 2 miles. Long Lake Cemetery is on the east side of the road, at the junction of 277th Avenue NW (County Road 59) and County Road 47.
* County Rd 59 between German Lake & Long Lake
Notes
* TRANSCRIPTION: Isanti County Historical Society - 1988 (484 records)
* From "Isanti County Minnesota, an Illustrated History" by Vernon Bergstrom & Marilyn McGriff. c1985. (church history): LONG LAKE LUTHERAN CHURCH - Organized in 1891. Church built in 1892. Began as the Bradford Evangelical Lutheran Church and changed name in 1935. Congregation actually started in Anoka County at St. Francis Lutheran (1870) but population growth to the north led to the formation of the Long Lake church. The St. Francis church was torn down in 1917. Long Lake was affiliated with Faith of Isanti until 1965.
* From "A Guide to Swedish Sites in Kanabec and Isanti Counties" text by Marilyn McGriff 1996: LONG LAKE LUTHERAN CHURCH -Known during its early days as the Swedish Lutheran Evangelical Church of Bradford, this congregation was organized in 1891 as an outgrowth of one at St. Francis in Anoka County. In 1935 the name was changed to reflect its location near Long Lake. For a number of years the church shared pastors with the Athens/Faith congregation. Icon paintings in the church's narthex commemorate a two-year pastoral exchange in the 1980's when Long Lake pastor, Paul HAMMER, served a church in Kalmar, Sweden, and a pastor from Sweden's Lutheran church, Stig DEMKER, served the Long Lake congregation. Located on at Highway 47 and 277th Ave. NW. (763-444-5315)
* From web page ( http://longlakeluth.org/ (April 2003) ) : Long Lake Lutheran Church began as a congregation on September 10, 1891, when 13 Swedish immigrant families began meeting at the home of Andrew Lindman. Rev. Tornell of Anoka was asked to preach every sixth Sunday to "The Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Congregation in Bradford, Isanti County, Minnesota". Eventually a 40 x 30 foot building with four windows on each side was constructed. In 1913 a bell tower was added with a bell donated by the church's Young People's Society, which today continues to proclaim the start of worship. In 1924 The Rev. August Lundquist confirmed the first class in English. In 1937, after many changes and much growth, the congregation voted to become Long Lake Lutheran Church. Today our congregation continues to grow and flourish in numbers and spirit. Through trust and assurance that God will lead us all the way, we strive to accommodate the needs of our church family, reach out to the community, and fulfill our Mission Statement: "Following Christ's example of love and forgiveness, we open our hearts and doors to reach out to all people as we proclaim the gospel and grow in Christ's love."
* From Kirchner cemetery cards, MGS donation 2001 - Long Lake Luth. (Community Cemetery) near St. Francis. There are 33 obits on file in the Kirchner files.
* (TRS, Sexton, acreage) Isanti County Assessor's office, 555 - 18th Avenue SW, Cambridge, MN 55008-9386, 320-689-2752 : "Long Lake Lutheran Church, 3921 277th Ave NW, Isanti, MN 55040"; 6.29 acres; Parcel # R.02.032.3100; another contact name: Leon Anderson, 444-5971. (August 2002)
* 17 October 2002, Jodi's visit to the cemetery: "There is a chain link fence surrounding the cemetery, which sits to the south of the church."
* From the 'Isanti County Township Maps of 1898', reprinted in 1987 by Isanti County Historical Society: "SWEDISH LUTHERAN CHURCH, section 32 (Long Lake), Bradford Township"
Maple Ridge Free CemeteryAlternate name[s]
 Township
Maple Ridge Twp		City
Active/Inactive
Street Address
801- 401st Avenue NW		Township-Range
37 - 24		Section
14 SWSW (NESE)?
Latitude
45º 41' 55"		Longitude
93º 17' 10"		USGS 7.5 map
Springvale		Cemetery type
church
Oldest Stone
1959
Driving Directions
** From Highway 95 in Cambridge, head north on Highway 65 for 7.25 miles. Turn left (west) at County Road 3 (389th Avenue NE) for 4.5 miles. Turn right (north) at County Road 14 (Palm Street NW) for 1.6 miles. Maple Ridge Free Cemetery is on the northeast side of the road. The cemetery is on the west side of the church. There are about 26 stones.
Notes
* TRANSCRIPTION: Isanti County Historical Society - 1986 (18 records)
* From "Isanti County Minnesota, an Illustrated History" by Vernon Bergstrom & Marilyn McGriff. c1985. (church history): Maple Ridge Free Church - Founded in 1899 as De fria Svenska evangeliska forsamlingen i Maple Ridge, had been loosely organized prior to 1898, meeting in homes. Meeting house constructed in 1899, but church was served by traveling ministers or lay preachers until 1927. A new building was constructed in 1964.
* Church is at SENE of section 14.
* From Kirchner cemetery cards, MGS donation 2001: Maple Ridge Evangelical Free Church Cemetery. There are 15 cards on file in the Kirchner files. Also noted that this is a fairly new cemetery.
* (TRS, church contact) from Kimberly J. Beecher, 3 August 2000, kengelha@gac.edu : For information contact Maple Ridge Free Church by calling 320-396-2246 or writing 801 401st Ave NW, Stanchfield, MN 55080-3402.
* (TRS, acreage, parcel number) Isanti County Assessor's office, 555 - 18th Avenue SW, Cambridge, MN 55008-9386, 320-689-2752: "Maple Ridge Evangelical Free, 801 401st Ave NW, Stanchfield, MN 55080"; .90 acres; NE/4 of SE /4 desc as: Lying NE of Cty Rd 14; Parcel # R.06.014.0500; no sexton listed. (August 2002)
Nichols CemeteryAlternate name[s]
SEE: Nicholas Cemetery		Township
Spencer Brook Twp		City
 Active/Inactive
Street Address
Township- Range
35 - 25		Section
14
Latitude
Longitude
USGS 7.5 map
Cemetery type
Oldest Stone
Driving Directions
Notes
North Isanti Baptist CemeteryAlternate name[s]
 Township
Isanti Twp		City
Active/Inactive
active
Street Address
2248 - 313th Avenue NE		Township- Range
35 - 23		Section
09 NWSE
Latitude
45º 32' 0"		Longitude
93º 12' 50"		USGS 7.5 map
Cambridge		Cemetery type
church
Oldest Stone
1856
Driving Directions
** From Highway 95 in Cambridge, head south on Highway 65 for 2.5 miles. Turn left (east) on County Road 43 (313th Avenue NE) for 1 mile. North Isanti Baptist Cemetery is on the south side of the road, east of Palisade Street NE. The cemetery is south of the church past the ball field. The cemetery is lined with evergreen trees.
* between Bodum & Edgewood.
* Located southeast of Cambridge on County Road 43 (half a mile east of Highway 65 bypass).
Notes
* TRANSCRIPTION: Isanti County Historical Society - 1985 (847 records)
* From "Isanti County Minnesota, an Illustrated History" by Vernon Bergstrom & Marilyn McGriff. c1985. (church history): North Isanti Baptist church - organized in 1893 after a split with the South Isanti Baptist Church. The North Isanti group moved back to the original location of the Tamarack church and built a new building in 1900. / Baptist Church of Cambridge - organized in 1860. The "Tamarack Church" built in 1870, changed name to Swedish Baptist Church of Isanti. The congregation split into the North Isanti and the South Isanti Baptist Churches.
* From "A Guide to Swedish Sites in Kanabec and Isanti Counties" text by Marilyn McGriff 1996: NORTH ISANTI BAPTIST CEMETERY - Located on the site of the first church organized in Isanti County, the cemetery has many tombstones with Swedish inscriptions. Many of the first Swedish settlers in the county are buried here. They came from Hälsingland and settled first in the Chisago Lakes area. Their first church was built of tamarack logs. Serving as the first pastor was Anders NORELIUS, brother of the more well-known Eric NORELIUS, Lutheran clergyman and founder of Gustavus Adolphus College. Located south east of Cambridge on County Road 43. (763-689-3576).
* Kirchner cemetery cards, MGS donation 2001 has 68 obits on file.
* (TRS, Sexton, acreage, parcel number) Isanti County Assessor's office, 555 - 18th Avenue SW, Cambridge, MN 55008-9386, 320-689-2752 : "North Isanti Baptist Church, 3348 313th Ave NE, Cambridge, MN 55008"; 9.71 acres; PT NW/4 SE/4 Desc as: commencing at NW corner of NW/4 SE/4; then E 315.4'; then S 660'; then W 20' then [missing the rest of the sentence on the printout]; Parcel # R.05.009.2300; sexton: Robert Olson 689-1607. (August 2002)
* From the 'Isanti County Township Maps of 1898', reprinted in 1987 by Isanti County Historical Society: "SWEDISH BAPTIST CHURCH AND CEMETERY, section 9, (North Isanti), Isanti Township"
North Maple Ridge Covenant CemeteryAlternate name[s]
Old North Church Cemetery and Swedish Mission Cemetery		Township
Maple Ridge Twp		City
Active/Inactive
active
Street Address
41145 Holly Street NW, Braham, MN 55006		Township-Range
37 - 24		Section
12 NWNE
Latitude
45º 42' 40"		Longitude
93º 16' 25"		USGS 7.5 map
Springvale		Cemetery type
church
Oldest Stone
Anna E. Noroell (26 Dec1885-18 Oct 1888) / 1875
Driving Directions
** From Highway 65 on the north end of Isanti county, head west on County Road 4 (Andreee Road, then 417th Avenue NE) for about 3.5 miles. The road turns to the south, when the road turns to the right (east), take the dirt road to the left (south). This is Holly Street NW. There is a square white sign that says "Old North Church". The cemetery is on the east side of the road, just past the farm. The cemetery is on both sides of the church.
* Located just off of County Road 4, four miles west of Highway 65.
* Six miles west of Braham on County Road 4, to Holly Street NW.
Notes
* TRANSCRIPTION: Isanti County Historical Society - 1983 (246 records)
* From "Isanti County Minnesota, an Illustrated History" by Vernon Bergstrom & Marilyn McGriff. c1985. (church history) : North Maple Ridge Covenant Church - Organized by Swedish immigrants in 1881 from a Christian Fellowship that had begun in1874 with one group in Braham and one in South Maple Ridge. Each developed into a separate congregation. Merged with the Braham Evangelical Covenant Church in 1965.
* From "A Guide to Swedish Sites in Kanabec and Isanti Counties" text by Marilyn McGriff 1996: The mural at the front of the church, painted by a Swedish American, Harold Johnson, and depicting the shepherds in the fields at Christ's birth, has been given to the American Swedish Institute. Descendants of the congregation have been actively working on restoring the church since the mid-1980's, and reunion picnics are held periodically at the site. The adjacent cemetery is still used and maintained. Located just off of County Road 4, four miles west of Highway 65.
* 20 February 2002, letter from Marilyn McGriff, received in response to Jodi's request for cemetery information.: " The 'Old North Church Cemetery' is the same as the 'North Maple Ridge Covenant Cemetery'.
* From Kimberly J. Beecher, 3 August 2000, kengelha@gac.edu : The first burial appears to be Anna E. NOROELL (12/26/1885-10/18/1888). Other early burials were Jonas JONSON (10/21/1834-6/29/1896), Clara Etta WILKE (8/15/1878 - 8/12/1897), and Anders M. ANDERSON (12/11/1843- 7/15/1904).
* (TRS, acreage, parcel number) Isanti County Assessor's office, 555 - 18th Avenue SW, Cambridge, MN 55008-9386, 320-689-2752 : "North Maple Ridge Association, 2619 133 Ave, Braham, MN 55006"; 1.44 acres; church and cemetery exempt; Parcel # R.06.012.0200; no sexton listed. (August 2002)
* From the 'Isanti County Township Maps of 1898', reprinted in 1987 by Isanti County Historical Society: "SWEDISH MISSION CHURCH AND CEMETERY, section12 (North Maple Ridge Covenant), Maple Ridge Township"
Oak Knoll Cemetery (forgotten)Alternate name[s]
 Township
Wyanett Twp		City
Active/Inactive
inactive
Street Address
County Road 57 (Helium Street NW) and 357th Avenue NW		Township-Range
36 - 25		Section
12 SWSW
Latitude
45º 37' 06"
(453706N / 45.618ºN)		Longitude
93º 24' 31"
(0932431W / 93.409ºW)		USGS 7.5 map
Wyanett		Cemetery type
Oldest Stone
1898 (Mathilda MOLLER 1859-1898); Rev. Olof (27 Nov 1844-28 Nov 1911) & Christina RUNNING (24 Aug 1850-11 Jan 1899)
Driving Directions
** From Highway 65 in Cambridge, head west on Highway 95 for 10 miles. Turn right (north) on County Rd 57 (Helium Street NW) for 2 miles. Oak Knoll Cemetery is on the east side of County Road 57 and just north of 357th Avenue NW.
* This cemetery is 2 1/3 miles north of 95 , 1 mile west of 47, near creamery on the blacktop, in section 12 of Wyanett twp.
* From "Isanti County Minnesota, an Illustrated History" by Vernon Bergstrom & Marilyn McGriff. c1985. (church history): Wyanett Evangelical Free Church - Began in 1894. First church was built in the Karmel area. Congregation moved to one mile north of Highway 95 on the Town Hall Road and finally a building was built at the present location. Cemetery on section 12 of Wyanett Township is site of original church.
Notes
* TRANSCRIPTION: Isanti County Historical Society - undated (18 records)
* 20 Feb 2002, letter from Marilyn McGriff, received in response to Jodi's request for cemetery information.: " As far as I know there was no Karmel (or Carmel) BAPTIST church cemetery, unless it's the Oak Knoll cemetery."
* From BEECHER: The oldest headstone is that of Olof (11/27/1844-11/28/1911) and Christina RUNNING (8/24/1850-1/11/1899).
* Kirchner cemetery cards, MGS donation 2001 has nine cards on file for Carmel Baptist. Also noted that this cemetery has no name posted. This cemetery is 2 1/3 miles north of 95, 1 mile west of 47, near creamery on the blacktop, in section 12. of Wyanett twp. [Jodi's note: looks like it could be the Oak Knoll Cemetery by its location]
* 14 October 2002: Jodi Magnuson's visit to the cemetery, "There is a small wire fence in front of the cemetery with 2 white posts. It is in a very wooded area and I only counted 6 upright stones." 28 April 2003 - I spoke with Donald Thompson (763-389-2649), the sexton for the Wyanett Free Church Cemetery. He doesn't think that there has been a burial in the Oak Knoll Cemetery for at least 30 years or so. (From the ICHS transcription it looks as if the last burial may have been 1952). Donald is not sure who has the records for this cemetery. He thought it may be at the Isanti County Court House.
* From the 'Isanti County Township Maps of 1898', reprinted in 1987 by Isanti County Historical Society: "CEMETERY, section 12, Wyanett Township"
Old North Church CemeteryAlternate name[s]
SEE: North Maple Ridge Church Cemetery		Township
Maple Ridge Twp		City
 Active/Inactive
Street Address
Township- Range
37 - 24		Section
12
Latitude
Longitude
USGS 7.5 map
Cemetery type
Oldest Stone
Driving Directions
Notes
* 20 February 2002, letter from Marilyn McGriff, received in response to Jodi's request for cemetery information.: " The 'Old North Church Cemetery' is the same as the 'North Maple Ridge Covenant Cemetery'.
Old Wyanett Free CemeteryAlternate name[s]
SEE: Green Lake Cemetery		Township
Wyanett Twp		City
Active/Inactive
Street Address
Township-Range
36 - 25		Section
28 NWSW
Latitude
Longitude
USGS 7.5 map
Wyanett		Cemetery type
Oldest Stone
Driving Directions
Notes
Oxford Union CemeteryAlternate name[s]
Bellin Cemetery and Free Mission Cemetery, Swedish Free Mission Cemetery		Township
Oxford Twp		City
Active/Inactive
active
Street Address
County Road 9 (269th Avenue NE) , just east of Humber St. NE - at about address number 7100.		Township-Range
34 - 22		Section
04 SWSE
Latitude
45º 27' 24"
(452724N / 45.457ºN)		Longitude
93º 05' 29"
(0930529W / 93.091ºW)		 USGS 7.5 map
Typo Lake		Cemetery type
Oldest Stone
1890
Driving Directions
** From County Road 5 in Isanti, head south on Highway 65 for 2.5 miles. Turn left (east) on County Road 9 (269th Street NE). Go 7 miles. Oxford Cemetery is on the north side of the road, just east of a small dirt road called Humber Street NE. The cemetery has many tall arborvitae trees. There is no church but steps leading up to the cemetery as if there had been a church.
* Located on County Road 9, west of County Road 12, between Zodiac and Potomac Streets.
Notes
* TRANSCRIPTION: Isanti County Historical Society - 1985 (67 records)
* From "Isanti County Minnesota, an Illustrated History" by Vernon Bergstrom & Marilyn McGriff. c1985. (church history): Oxford Free Mission Church - listed on 1898 plat map of Isanti County on Section 4 of Oxford Twp (sit of present cemetery along Co. Rd. 9) Held Sunday School in conjunction with Oxford Baptist church for a time in 1890's. Congregation dissolved and building was moved c.1910.
* From "A Guide to Swedish Sites in Kanabec and Isanti Counties" text by Marilyn McGriff 1996: OXFORD BAPTIST CHURCH - Beginning with a Ladies Mission Circle in 1894, the congregation organized in 1907 as the First Swedish Baptist Church of Oxford. For a time it held Sunday School together with the Oxford Free Mission Church, another small Swedish congregation close by. The Free Mission congregation disbanded in 1910, but its location is marked by a cemetery on Co. Rd. 9 between Potomac and Zodiac streets. Oxford Baptist Church is located at the intersection of Co. Roads 12 & 20 (25346 Apollo St. NE 952-444-5058)
* Kirchner cemetery cards, MGS donation 2001 has 5 obits on file for Oxford Union Salem Cemetery.
* (TRS, Sexton, acreage, parcel number) Isanti County Assessor's office, 555 - 18th Avenue SW, Cambridge, MN 55008-9386, 320-689-2752 : "Scandinavian Church Society (Oxford Union Cemetery), RR 1, Stacy, MN 55079"; .75 acres exempt; Parcel # R.08.004.1000; sexton: Ethelyn Thunstrom, 444-5387. (August 2002)
* From the 'Isanti County Township Maps of 1898', reprinted in 1987 by Isanti County Historical Society: "SWEDISH FREE MISSION CHURCH, section 9 (Church is no longer in existence, but there is a cemetery across the road), Oxford Township"
Rice Lake CemeteryAlternate name[s]
Braham Lutheran Cemetery and Rice Lake Lutheran Cemetery		Township
Stanchfield Twp		City
Active/Inactive
active
Street Address
County Road 4 (Rice Lake Road NE)		Township-Range
37 - 23		Section
04 NENW
Latitude
45º 43' 41"
(454341N / 45.728ºN)		Longitude
93º 13' 04"
(0931304W / 93.218ºW)		USGS 7.5 map
Braham		Cemetery type
Oldest Stone
Johan D. SMITH (16 Jan 1864-19 Sept 1883), earliest burials were in 1880: Marie O. OLSON in Sept and Ida C. LOFGREN in Oct.
Driving Directions
** From Highway 95 in Cambridge, head north on Highway 65 for about 11 miles. Turn right (east) on County Road 4 (Rice Lake Road NE - Braham exit). The cemetery is on the north side of the road.
* On Cty Rd 4 between 24 & 36 northwest of Braham, east of Rice Lake.
* Located just east of Highway 65 on County Road 4.
* From Braham West 2.5 miles on County Road 4.
Notes
* From the Church History Book ~1969: "When Rice Lake Church property was originally purchased, almost 40 acres were set aside for the church cemetery. In 1907 the grounds were systematically plotted with the help of Pastor RENIUS. It is renowned as a most beautiful rural cemetery and credit for this must be given to our foresighted members who at an early date established perpetual care and other governing regulations. In recent years the late Edwin JOHNSON, and his brother Elmer contributed toward its beauty as caretakers and it is now ably cared for by John SPLETTSTOESSER. In 1958 Edwin Johnson was given recognition for his twenty years of faithful service. Memorial services are held each June when the peonies are at the height of their bloom The earliest burial recorded were in 1880. Marie O. OLSON was laid to rest in September and Ida C. LOFGREN in October. Nels PERSON and Karl WALQUIST are registered earlier in the book, but no dates are available. There have been 897 burials through April 28, 1969."
* From "Isanti County Minnesota, an Illustrated History" by Vernon Bergstrom & Marilyn McGriff. c1985. (church history): BRAHAM EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH - Organized in 1879 at Rice Lake, west of Braham. Moved to Braham in 1899 and built a chapel the following year. A larger church was built in 1907. It was destroyed by fire due to lightening in September 1985. Congregation merged with the one at Rice Lake in 1932. // RICE LAKE LUTHERAN CHURCH - Forerunner of the Braham Ev. Lutheran Church. Organized in 1879 at site of Rice Lake Cemetery just west of Braham. Continued as a separate congregation until 1932 when it merged with the Braham congregation. Marker in cemetery commemorates the church.
* From "A Guide to Swedish Sites in Kanabec and Isanti Counties" text by Marilyn McGriff 1996.: RICE LAKE CEMETERY - Known for its beautiful display of peonies in June, this cemetery is the site of the former Rice Lake Lutheran Church, a forerunner of the Lutheran church in Braham. A marker in the cemetery commemorates the church, which was organized by Swedish immigrants in 1879. In 1932, it merged with the larger Braham congregation. Located just east of Highway 65 on County Road 4.
* http://www.brahamlutheran.com/churchhistory.htm [20 March 2005]
* Kirchner cemetery cards, MGS donation 2001 has 552 cards on file for Rice Lake Luth Cem. Also noted: "Rice Lake Swedish Lutheran Congregation (1879-1932) merged with Braham Ev. Lutheran Congregation."
* (TRS, Est. 1879, first burial) From Kimberly J. Beecher, 3 August 2000, kengelha@gac.edu : established in 1879. The first burial appears to be Johan D. SMITH (1/16/1864-9/19/1883).
* 20 February 2002, letter from Marilyn McGriff, received in response to Jodi's request for cemetery information.: "The ROCK-MANKIE funeral home in Braham has all of the Rice Lake Cemetery records."
* From the 'Isanti County Township Maps of 1898', reprinted in 1987 by Isanti County Historical Society: "SWEDISH LUTHERAN CEMETERY, section 4 (Rice Lake), Stanchfield Township"
Saint John's German Lutheran Cemetery (Bradford)Alternate name[s]
Bradford German Lutheran Cemetery		Township
Bradford Twp		City
Active/Inactive
Street Address
County Road 5, west of Palm St NW		Township-Range
35 - 24		Section
26 NENE
Latitude
45º 30' 03"
(453003N / 45.501ºN)		Longitude
93º 17' 21"
(0931721W / 93.289ºW)		USGS 7.5 map
Saint Francis / Bradford		 Cemetery type
church
Oldest Stone
1877
Driving Directions
** From Highway 65 in Isanti, head west on County Road 5 for 3 miles (the road turns right after 2.5 miles at Palm Avenue and then left onto County Road 5). Saint John's cemetery is on the south side of County Road 5. The cemetery is west of the church. The new sign on the church reads "St. Johns German Lutheran Church". The older sign on the cemetery reads, "St. John's Lutheran Cemetery, Bradford". The cemetery is surrounded by a chain link fence.
* Small church cemetery located near the NE corner of Section 26, Bradford Twp.
Notes
* TRANSCRIPTION: Isanti County Historical Society - undated (59 records)
* Church built in 1882 by German pioneers, joined church at Weber in 1957. From the Minnesota Genealogist Sept 1972, "copied by Ms. Leona Shulstad and Ms. Lorraine Kirschner."
* From "Isanti County Minnesota, an Illustrated History" by Vernon Bergstrom & Marilyn McGriff. c1985. (church history): St. John's Lutheran Church, Bradford - Organized in 1882. Closed in 1956 after merging with St. John's of Weber. Ministers were often shared with Zion at Crown. Building was restored by the Isanti County Historical Society in 1976. Few modernizations took place so building is good representation of 1880's church. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
* (TRS) From Kimberly J. Beecher, 3 August 2000, kengelha@gac.edu : Published information includes "Bradford German Lutheran - St. John's Lutheran Cemetery", by Leona Shulstad & Lorraine Kirschner (1971)
* (TRS, Sexton, acreage, Parcel Number) [Tiny Harlan Bellin & Harold Fischer] Isanti County Assessor's office, 555 - 18th Avenue SW, Cambridge, MN 55008-9386, 320-689-2752 : "Isanti County Historical Society, 139 1st Ave. E., Cambridge, MN 55088"; .72 acres (118x564) in size; Parcel # R 02.026.0500. Exempt Historical Church. (August 2002)
* From the 'Isanti County Township Maps of 1898', reprinted in 1987 by Isanti County Historical Society: "GERMAN LUTH. CHURCH (& CEMETERY, section 26 (St. John's), Bradford Township"
Saint John's Lutheran Cemetery (North Branch - Weber)Alternate name[s]
St. Johns Cemetery		Township
North Branch Twp		City
Active/Inactive
active
Street Address
County Road 5, east of Potomac Street NE		Township-Range
35 - 22		Section
27 NWNE
Latitude
45º 29' 53"
(452953N / 45.498ºN)		Longitude
93º 04' 16"
(0930416W / 93.071ºW)		USGS 7.5 map
Typo Lake		 Cemetery type
church
Oldest Stone
1873
Driving Directions
** From Highway 65 in Isanti, head east on County Road 5 for about 8.5 miles. Saint John's is on the south side of the road, 1/2 mile east of Potomac Street NE, just east of Xingu Street NE. The cemetery sits back off the road about a block in.
Notes
* TRANSCRIPTION: Isanti County Historical Society - 1983 (325 records)
* From "Isanti County Minnesota, an Illustrated History" by Vernon Bergstrom & Marilyn McGriff. c1985. (church history): St. John's Lutheran Church, Weber - Organized in 1870. Originally there was a small building, but a larger church was built in 1898. Forty acres of land for the cemetery was donated by the railroad. The church operated a parochial school for a time.
* Kirchner cemetery cards, MGS donation 2001 has 12 obits on file for St. John's Cem. at Weber, No. Branch Twp.
* (TRS, Sexton, acreage, parcel number) Isanti County Assessor's office, 555 - 18th Avenue SW, Cambridge, MN 55008-9386, 320-689-2752 : "German Lutheran Cemetery - St. John's Lutheran Weber"; 5.0 acres exempt cemetery; Parcel # R.07.027.2000; sexton: Harlan Bellin 444-5807. (August 2002)
* 14 October 2002: Jodi Magnuson's visit to the cemetery, "There is a good brick sign on County Road 5, the road into to the cemetery is lined with large evergreen trees and the cemetery is surrounded by a pine forest on the south and west sides. The church is located off site, not visible from the cemetery and accessed from a different road off of County Road 5."
* From the 'Isanti County Township Maps of 1898', reprinted in 1987 by Isanti County Historical Society: "PARSONAGE, section 27, (St. John's Cemetery), North Branch Township"
St. Johns CemeteryAlternate name[s]
SEE: Saint John's German Cemetery, aka Bradford German Cemetery		Township
Bradford Twp		City
Active/Inactive
Street Address
 Township-Range
35 - 24		Section
26 NENE
Latitude
Longitude
USGS 7.5 map
Bradford		Cemetery type
Oldest Stone
Driving Directions
Notes
Salem Lutheran Cemetery (Maple Ridge)Alternate name[s]
Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Salem Congregation		Township
Dalbo, Maple Ridge Twp		City
Dalbo, Maple Ridge Twp		Active/Inactive
active
Street Address
4638 -381st Avenue NW (County Road 3)		Township-Range
37 - 24		Section
31 NENW
Latitude
45º 39' 31"
(453931N / 45.659ºN)		Longitude
93º 22' 44"
(0932244W / 93.379ºW)		USGS 7.5 map
Dalbo		Cemetery type
church
Oldest Stone
John E. Finbell (31 May 1891-6 Oct 1898) / 1880
Driving Directions
** From Highway 65 in Cambridge head west on Highway 95 for 8.5 miles. Turn right (north) on Highway 47 for 5 miles. Turn right (east) on County Road 3 for .75 mile. Salem Cemetery is on the south-east side of the road. OR From Highway 65, head west on County Road 3 (389th Avenue NW) for 9 miles, cemetery is on a curve on the left (south) side of the road and a quarter mile east of the church.
* Located on County Road 3 just east of the town of Dalbo. [or from Grandy - Hwy 65, head west on County Rd 6 about 10 miles, north on 47 for about 1 and a quarter miles. Take a right on County Rd 3 past the church.]
Notes
* TRANSCRIPTION: Isanti County Historical Society - 1991 (554 records)
* From "A Guide to Swedish Sites in Kanabec and Isanti Counties" text by Marilyn McGriff 1996: SALEM LUTHERAN CHURCH OF DALBO - Charter members of this congregation - the first Lutheran church to be established in the countryside of the county - came from the Venjan parish in Dalarna [Sweden]. Eight members of one family (seven sisters and one brother) were among the charter members. One of their descendants, Ole OLSON, is the author of a pioneer story called "A Letter from One Generation to Another" which has been widely published in both the U.S. and Sweden. The Salem congregation was organized in 1874 and the current church building was constructed in 1901 (with several subsequent additions). The sanctuary is distinctive for its stained glass windows, each one inscribed with a Bible verse in Swedish. Located on County Road 3 just east of the town of Dalbo. (763-689-1687)
* From Kimberly J. Beecher, 3 August 2000, kengelha@gac.edu : For information contact Salem Lutheran Church by calling 763-689-1687 or writing 4638 381st Ave NW, Dalbo, MN 55017-8701. The oldest headstone is that of John E. FINBELL (5/31/1891-10/6/1898). Another early burial was Anna Louise LARSON (8/1/1873-2/2/1899).
* (TRS, Sexton, acreage, parcel number) Isanti County Assessor's office, 555 - 18th Avenue SW, Cambridge, MN 55008-9386, 320-689-2752 : "Swedish Ev. Lutheran Salems Congregation of Maple Ridge" Dalbo Lutheran (Salem); 6.76 acres; PT NE/4 of NW/4 - PT NW/4 of NE/4; Parcel # R.06.031.0200; sexton: Russell Carlson 689-1679. (August 2002)
* From the 'Isanti County Township Maps of 1898', reprinted in 1987 by Isanti County Historical Society: "SWEDISH LUTHERAN CHURCH (AND CEMETERY) section 31 (Salem), Maple Ridge Township"
Salem Lutheran Cemetery (Oxford)Alternate name[s]
Salem Swedish Lutheran Church Cemetery		Township
Oxford Twp		City
 Active/Inactive
active
Street Address
County Road 9 (269th Avenue NE) & County Road18 (Furman Street NE)		Township-Range
34 - 22		 Section
03 SESE
Latitude
45º 27' 45"		 Longitude
93º 03' 50"		USGS 7.5 map
Cemetery type
church
Oldest Stone
1895
Driving Directions
** From County Road 5 in Isanti , take Highway 65 south for 2.5 miles, turn left (east) on County Road 9 (269th Avenue NE). It is about 8.5 miles. Turn left (north) on County Road 18 (Furman Street NE) The Salem cemetery sits south of the church on the County Road 9 side of the property. The cemetery is surrounded by a row of large white pine trees.
* Located at the junction of Isanti Co. Highways 18 & 9 (Furnam St. NE; 269th Ave NE; 268th Tr. NE)
* Located at the intersection of County Roads 9 and 18.
Notes
* TRANSCRIPTION: Isanti County Historical Society - 1983 (129 records)
* From "Isanti County Minnesota, an Illustrated History" by Vernon Bergstrom & Marilyn McGriff. c1985. (church history): SALEM LUTHERAN CHURCH, OXFORD - Chapel built in 1893, daughter congregation of the Spring Lake Lutheran Church. Organized as a separate congregation in 1922. One of the smallest Lutheran churches (in both building and congregation) in the state. It is presently a sister congregation of the Fish Lake Lutheran Church of Chisago County.
* From "A Guide to Swedish Sites in Kanabec and Isanti Counties" text by Marilyn McGriff 1996: SALEM LUTHERAN CHURCH, a daughter congregation of Spring Lake Lutheran, built a chapel and organized a cemetery in Oxford Township in 1893. It became a separate congregation in 1922.Today it is combined with Fish Lake Lutheran in Chisago County. Located at the intersection of County Roads 9 and 18.
* Kirchner cemetery cards, MGS donation 2001 has 41 cards on file for Salem Swed. Luth Ch, Oxford Twp. Sec. 4. (additional note says: "no name on it but told it belongs to Salem Luth Church a bit east of cemetery, 26 Oct 1979)
* From Kimberly J. Beecher, 3 August 2000, kengelha@gac.edu : 'An interment list is now available online.'
* (TRS, acreage, parcel number)Isanti County Assessor's office, 555 18th Avenue SW, Cambridge, MN 55008-9386, 320-689-2752 : "Salem Lutheran of Oxford church site & cemetery, P.O. Box 157; Harris, MN 55032"; 3.0 acres exempt; Parcel # R.08.003.1500; no sexton listed. (August 2002)
* From the 'Isanti County Township Maps of 1898', reprinted in 1987 by Isanti County Historical Society: "SWEDISH LUTHERAN CHURCH (AND CEMETERY), section 3 (Salem), Oxford Township"
Sandy Lake CemeteryAlternate name[s]
Rust Cemetery		 Township
Wyanett Twp		City
Active/Inactive
Street Address
349th Avenue NW, west of Puma Street NW		 Township-Range
36 - 25		Section
19 NENE
Latitude
45º 36' 04"
(453604N / 45.601ºN)		Longitude
93º 29' 38"
(0932938W / 93.494ºW) 		USGS 7.5 map
Wyanett		Cemetery type
Oldest Stone
1895
Driving Directions
** From Highway 65 in Cambridge, head west on Highway 95 for 13 miles. Turn right (north) on Puma Street NW for 1 mile. Turn left (west) on 349th Street NW for .2 mile. Sandy Lake Cemetery is on the west side of Sandy Lake on the north side of the road.
Notes
* TRANSCRIPTION: Isanti County Historical Society - 1985 (28 records)
* From Kirchner cemetery cards, MGS donation 2001: "Sandy Lake, Rust, Wyanett Twp, section 18"
* 14 October 2002: Jodi Magnuson's visit to the cemetery, "There is a very simple wire fence around the cemetery and a double gate at the front. There is a nice view of the lake to the east of the cemetery."
Siloa Lutheran CemeteryAlternate name[s]
 Township
Maple Ridge Twp		City
Active/Inactive
active
Street Address
2607 - 405th Avenue NW, Braham, MN 55006		 Township-Range
37 - 24		Section
09 SWSE - SESE
Latitude
45º 42' 20"		Longitude
93º19' 59"		USGS 7.5 map
Springvale		Cemetery type
church
Oldest Stone
Lars M. Johnson (3 Nov 1855-7 Dec 1896)
Driving Directions
** From Highway 95 in Cambridge, head north on Highway 65 for 7 miles. At Stanchfield, turn left (west) on County Road 3 (389th Avenue NW) for 6.5 miles. At County Road 63 (Verdin Street NW) turn right (north) for 1 mile, take the left onto 397th Ave NW and right (north) onto County Road 72 (Dahlia Street NW), turn right onto 405th Ave NW. The cemetery is on the north side of the road, just between Dahlia and Verdin Streets.
* From Highway 65 in Cambridge, head west on County Road 95 for about 5.5 miles. Turn right (north) on County Road 1 (Verdin Street NW) towards Walbo for about 9 miles (the road changes to County Road 63 past 389th Avenue and it turns left at 397th Street and then right at Dahlia Street (County Road 72) and then right at 405th Avenue NW. The cemetery is on the north side of the road.
* Location: 6 miles west of Highway 65 on County Road 4, then south one mile on County Road 72. [Cemetery is on the west side if the road]
Notes
* From "Isanti County Minnesota, an Illustrated History" by Vernon Bergstrom & Marilyn McGriff. c1985. (church history): SILOA LUTHERAN CHURCH, MAPLE RIDGE - Organized in 1891 with a small building the same year. Addition in 1914 and a steeple in 1917. Sister congregation of Salem Lutheran in Dalbo until 1983. SALEM LUTHERAN CHURCH, DALBO - Organized in 1874. First church was built in 1879 but was destroyed by fire in 1899. Present building constructed in 1901. Parish hall built in 1957. Was combined with Siloa Lutheran from 1891 until 1983.
* From "A Guide to Swedish Sites in Kanabec and Isanti Counties" text by Marilyn McGriff 1996.: SILOA LUTHERAN CHURCH & CEMETERY -a sister church of Salem in Dalbo until the early 1980's, Siloa was founded in 1891 by Swedish immigrants, many of whom were from the province of Dalsland. The church building is set in the center of the cemetery. Its altar still bears the Swedish inscription, "Helig, Helig, Helig." Located 6 miles west of Highway 65 on County Road 4, then south one mile on County Road 72 (320-396-3927)
* 20 February 2002, letter from Marilyn McGrif, received in response to Jodi's request for cemetery information.: " The SILOA cemetery records are in an appendix to the centennial book which I wrote in 1991."
* established in 1891.
* Kirchner cemetery cards, MGS donation 2001 has 110 cards on file.
* From Kimberly J. Beecher, 3 August 2000, kengelha@gac.edu : For information contact Siloa Evangelical Lutheran Church by calling 320-396-3927 or writing Rt. 1, Braham, MN 55006-9801. Established in 1891. The oldest headstone is that of Lars M. JOHNSON (11/3/1855 - 12/7/1896).
* (TRS, Sexton, acreage, parcel number) Isanti County Assessor's office, 555 18th Avenue SW, Cambridge, MN 55008-9386, 320-689-2752 : "Siloa Lutheran Church, RR 1; Stanchfield, MN 55080"; 3.04 acres; SW/4 of SE/4 and SE/4 of SE/4 cemetery and church site; Parcel # R.06.009.1500; sexton: Donald Johnson 396-3567. (August 2002)
* From the 'Isanti County Township Maps of 1898', reprinted in 1987 by Isanti County Historical Society: "SWEDISH LUTHERAN CHURCH (AND CEMETERY, section 9 (Siloa), Maple Ridge Township"
South Maple Ridge Covenant CemeteryAlternate name[s]
Swedish Mission Church		Township
Maple Ridge Twp		City
 Active/Inactive
active
Street Address
County Road 1 (Verdin Street NW) and 385th Avenue NW		Township-Range
37 - 24		Section
28 SENE
Latitude
45º 40' 05"		Longitude
93º 19' 55"		USGS 7.5 map
Springvale		Cemetery type
church
Oldest Stone
Lulu M. Gilman (30 Aug 1893- 12 Jun 1899) / 1881
Driving Directions
** From Highway 65 in Stanchfield, head west on County Road 3 for 6.7 miles Turn left (south) on County Road 1 (Verdin Street NW) for half a mile. -OR- From Highway 65 in Cambridge, head west on Highway 95 for 5.5 miles. Turn right (north) on County Road 1 (Verdin Street NW) for 6 miles. South Maple Ridge Cemetery is on the west side of the road. It sits between two farms.
* Located just south of the junction of County Roads 1 and 3, six miles west of Stanchfield [Hwy 65].
Notes
* TRANSCRIPTION: Isanti County Historical Society - 1986 (209 records)
* From "Isanti County Minnesota, an Illustrated History" by Vernon Bergstrom & Marilyn McGriff. c1985. (church history): South Maple Ridge Covenant Church - Organized loosely in 1884 as the Svenska Mission Kyrka i sodre Maple Ridge. Building was built in 1896. Became a part of the Swedish Evangelical Mission Church of America in 1901. Services were discontinued in the 1940's but building and cemetery remain. On the National Register of Historic Places.
* From "A Guide to Swedish Sites in Kanabec and Isanti Counties" text by Marilyn McGriff 1996: SWEDISH MISSION CHURCH OF SOUTH MAPLE RIDGE - Regular services were discontinued at this church in the 1940's, but the building still stands and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It serves as an example of small rural churches that grew out of the reform movement protesting the formalism of the more dominant Swedish Lutheran church. Organized in 1884, the congregation held services and Sunday School in members' homes. They were never large enough to afford a full-time pastor, but the building was constructed in 1897. A cemetery still serves area residents with ties to the Swedish Mission congregation. Located just south of the junction of County Roads 1 and 3, six miles west of Stanchfield.
* Kirchner cemetery cards, MGS donation 2001 has 57 cards on file.
* From Kimberly J. Beecher, 3 August 2000, kengelha@gac.edu : The oldest headstone is that of Lulu M. GILMAN (8/30/1893-6/12/1899).
* (TRS, acreage, parcel number)Isanti County Assessor's office, 555 - 18th Avenue SW, Cambridge, MN 55008-9386, 320-689-2752 : "Swedish Mission Church"; 1.57 acres; SE/4 of NE/4 desc as: S 297' of E231' church site and cemetery; Parcel # R.06.028.0200; no sexton listed. (August 2002)
* 14 October 2002: Jodi Magnuson's visit to the cemetery, "The cemetery is across the street from the farm at 38501 Verdin Street NW. There is a nice wrought iron sign at the front of the cemetery and there are many large white pines around the cemetery. The white, historic South Maple Ridge Covenant Church sits up the driveway to the south of the cemetery."
* From the 'Isanti County Township Maps of 1898', reprinted in 1987 by Isanti County Historical Society: "SWEDISH MISSION CHURCH AND CEMETERY, section 28 (South Maple Ridge Covenant), Maple Ridge"
Spencer Brook CemeteryAlternate name[s]
?Clough?		 Township
Spencer Brook Twp		City
Active/Inactive
active
Street Address
Township-Range
35 - 25		Section
17 NENE (16 NWSE + 15 NESW )
Latitude
45º 31' 06"
(453106N / 45.518ºN)		Longitude
93º 28' 25"
(0932508W / 93.419ºW)		USGS 7.5 map
Wyanette		Cemetery type
Oldest Stone
1870
Driving Directions
** From Highway 65 in Isanti, head west on County Road 5 for about 12 miles. The cemetery is on the right (east) side of the road, just south of County Road 40 (309th Avenue NW)
Notes
* Kirchner cemetery cards, MGS donation 2001 has 131 cards on file for Nichols Cemetery, Spencer Brook Twp, sec 14. Also noted that in 1973, Edgar A. Olson was the caretaker (and the Cambridge Deputy) 336 S. Birch, Cambridge, phone 689-1640. Cemetery was read in 1976.
* from the Minnesota Genealogist, vol 7, no 4, page 93: listing of gravestone readings submitted by Lauraine Kirchner, 4201 40th Ave. S., Mpls, MN 55406. 14 October 2002: Jodi Magnuson's visit to the cemetery, "The is an old wire fence around the cemetery with a double gate at the front. There are 2 large evergreen trees inside the gate. There is no sign or name on the cemetery and there are no buildings anywhere nearby. There are about 88 stones in the cemetery."
* From the 'Isanti County Township Maps of 1898', reprinted in 1987 by Isanti County Historical Society: "CEMETERY, section 17 (Clough), Spencer Brook Township"
Spring Lake Lutheran CemeteryAlternate name[s]
 Township
North Branch Twp		City
Active/Inactive
active
Street Address
8440 Erickson Road NE		Township- Range
35 - 22		Section
11 NENW or 02 SESW
Latitude
45º 32' 30"		Longitude
93º 03' 50"		USGS 7.5 map
Stark		Cemetery type
church
Oldest Stone
1870
Driving Directions
** From Highway 65 in Cambridge, head east on Highway 95 for about 8 miles. Turn left (north) on County Road 48 (Erickson Road NE) for about a block. The cemetery is on the northwest side of the road. The church is on the hill across the road from the cemetery. There is a decorative, Victorian wrought iron fence around the cemetery, with a sign over the front gate.
* 95 & 21
* Located 8 miles east of Cambridge just off Highway 95.
Notes
* TRANSCRIPTION: Isanti County Historical Society - 1986 (624 records)
* From "Isanti County Minnesota, an Illustrated History" by Vernon Bergstrom & Marilyn McGriff. c1985. (church history): SPRING LAKE LUTHERAN CHURCH - Organized as a separate entity in 1874. Previously it had been a joint congregation with Fish Lake Lutheran, but each had small church buildings. The log church in Spring Lake was enlarged in 1877, and a new single- tower structure was built in 1898. A twin tower expansion occurred in 1898. Burned in 1942. A brick structure replaced it that same year. It is now the site of the Danielson Memorial Swedish Bell Tower. Daughter congregation included Salem of Oxford and Immanuel of Stacey.
* From "A Guide to Swedish Sites in Kanabec and Isanti Counties" text by Marilyn McGriff 1996: SPRING LAKE LUTHERAN CHURCH BELL TOWER & CEMETERY - Organized in 1874, the Spring Lake Lutheran Church made up mostly of Swedish settlers from Småland. In 1954, a bell tower fashioned after one near the Vextorps church in the town of Värnamo, Småland, was erected in the church yard. The bell tower was presented to the church by Anna DANIELSON as a memorial to her parents and all the early Swedish pioneers in the Spring Lake community. The cemetery across the road from the church has a number of tombstones with Swedish inscriptions and two commemorative monuments honoring the church's Swedish heritage. Located 8 miles east of Cambridge just off Highway 95.
* Kirchner cemetery cards, MGS donation 2001 has 10 obit cards on file.
* From Kimberly J. Beecher, 3 August 2000, kengelha@gac.edu : For information contact Spring Lake Lutheran Church at 8440 Erickson Rd NE, North Branch, MN 55056-6543, or by calling 651-674-4606. She includes 3 photos of the cemetery on her web page.
* (TRS, Sexton, acreage, parcel number) Isanti County Assessor's office, 555 - 18th Avenue SW, Cambridge, MN 55008-9386, 320-689-2752 : "Spring Lake Lutheran Church, RR1, Box 192, North Branch, MN 55056"; T035/R022/sect02 SESW; .39 acres; Parcel # R.07.002.1700; sexton: Maurice Sjoquist 674-4751. (August 2002)
* 14 October 2002: Jodi Magnuson's visit to the cemetery, "This is a very large, well cared for cemetery. There is a nice sculpture of a Swedish immigrant couple and child next to a centennial memorial in the parking lot west of the cemetery.
* From the 'Isanti County Township Maps of 1898', reprinted in 1987 by Isanti County Historical Society: "LUTHERAN CHURCH AND CEMETERY, section 11 (Spring Lake), North Branch Township"
Spring Vale Baptist CemeteryAlternate name[s]
Swedish Baptist Church of Spring Vale		Township
Springvale Twp		City
 Active/Inactive
active
Street Address
410 County Road 6 NW		Township-Range
36 - 24		Section
12 NENW
Latitude
45º 37' 50"		Longitude
93º 16' 30"		USGS 7.5 map
Springvale		Cemetery type
church
Oldest Stone
Lily Viola MELIN (17 May 1882-12 Dec 1882); Betsy RODIN in 1884
Driving Directions
** From Highway 65 in Cambridge, head west on Highway 95 for 1.8 miles. Turn right (north) on County Road 14 (Polk Street NE) for about 5 miles. The road turns to the left (west) and becomes Jackson Road and then heads north at University Avenue. Turn left (west) on County Road 6 for about a half a mile. Springvale Cemetery and church are on the south side of the road. (Before the Springvale Campground.) -OR- From Highway 95 in Cambridge, head north on Highway 65 for about 5 miles. In Grandy, turn left (west) on County Road 6 for about 4 miles. Cemetery is on the south side of the road.
* Located on County Road 14, 6 miles northwest of Cambridge.
Notes
* TRANSCRIPTION: Isanti County Historical Society - 1988 (166 records)
* From "Isanti County Minnesota, an Illustrated History" by Vernon Bergstrom & Marilyn McGriff. c1985. (church history): Spring Vale Baptist Church - Officially organized in 1886 in Hans FORSELL's haybarn. Log building completed in 1889 with present church built in 1967. Prior to 1886 various attempts at organization had occurred. Records reveal Hans BLOOMGREN as pastor with meetings in homes.
* From "A Guide to Swedish Sites in Kanabec and Isanti Counties" text by Marilyn McGriff 1996: SPRINGVALE BAPTIST CHURCH - Indicating that settlement was spreading throughout the countryside, a group of Swedish Baptists organized the Springvale church in 1886. Beginning in a hayloft, they completed a log building in 1889. Eventually they built a modern edifice. The Springvale church could be considered a daughter of the Stanchfield church. Located on County Road 14, 6 miles northwest of Cambridge. 763-689-1373.
* From "Our 75th year, Spring Vale Baptist Church 1886-1961". soft cover booklet, 16 pages: "Cemetery. The first burial in the church cemetery was that of Lilly Melin, an infant, in 1882; the next was Ella Brandt's half-sister, Betsey Rodin, in 1884. The first funeral service held in the newly built church was that of Lilly Brandt's father's first wife, Mrs. Forsell, in the winter of 1889. In July of 1885 Mr. and Mrs. Hans Forsell deeded the cemetery property to the church for $1.00. Two months late it was deeded to a cemetery association and in 1899 was again deeded back to the church trustees who were at that time, C.F. Sandstrom, O.J. Olson and P.J. Peterson. [handwritten note: Eric Strom]. In 1937 a community cemetery association was formed to improve and maintain the property. This association has functioned faithfully since that time, making a great improvement in the appearance of the cemetery. A neat, serene atmosphere now surrounds its location.
* established in 1885.
* Kirchner cemetery cards, MGS donation 2001 has 76 cards on file.
* From Kimberly J. Beecher, 3 August 2000, kengelha@gac.edu : For information contact Springvale Baptist Church by calling 763-689-1373 or writing 410 Cty Rd 6 NW, Stanchfield, MN 55080-8101. Established in 1885. The first burial appears to be Lilly VIOLA (5/17/1882-12/29/1882).
* (TRS, Sexton, acreage, parcel number) Isanti County Assessor's office, 555 - 18th Avenue SW, Cambridge, MN 55008-9386, 320-689-2752 : "Swedish Baptist Church of Spring Vale, 386 County Road 6 NW, Stanchfield, MN 55080"; 3.88 acres exempt; Parcel # R.10.012.0300; sexton: Dean Lund 689-1388. (August 2002)
* 14 October 2002: Jodi Magnuson' visit to the cemetery, "The cemetery is on a hill just west of the church, it is a small cemetery with only several stones."
* From the 'Isanti County Township Maps of 1898', reprinted in 1987 by Isanti County Historical Society: "SWEDISH BAPTIST AND CEMETERY, section 12 (Springvale Baptist), Springvale Township"
Stanchfield Baptist CemeteryAlternate name[s]
 Township
Stanchfield Twp		City
Active/Inactive
Street Address
38850 Stanchfield Road NE, P.O. Box 1; Stanchfield, MN 55080		Township-Range
37 - 23		Section
27 NENE
Latitude
45º 40' 25"		Longitude
93º 11' 25"		 USGS 7.5 map
Braham		Cemetery type
Oldest Stone
Charles COLLINS (d.10 Dec 1878) His wife Christina also appears on the same headstone (d.15 May 1881)./ 1876
Driving Directions
** From Highway 95 in Cambridge, head north of Highway 65 for 7.5 miles. Turn right (east) on County Road 3 (389th Avenue NE). Stanchfield Cemetery is south of County Road 3 on Naples Street NE in Stanchfield.
* East of #65 on #6.
* Located in the town of Stanchfield. 320-396-3391.
Notes
* TRANSCRIPTION: Isanti County Historical Society - 1984 (922 records)
* From "Isanti County Minnesota, an Illustrated History" by Vernon Bergstrom & Marilyn McGriff. c1985. (church history): Stanchfield Baptist Church - Organized in 1866. Building built in 1868. Built a bigger church on 40 acres donated by the railroad in 1876 and expanded in 1893. A fire in 1917 destroyed the church but it was rebuilt of red brick. Another fire in 1930 left just the exterior walls standing so the building was restored. An entirely new church was constructed in 1966.
* From "A Guide to Swedish Sites in Kanabec and Isanti Counties" text by Marilyn McGriff 1996: STANCHFIELD BAPTIST CHURCH AND CEMETERY -Immigrants from Orsa in Dalarna founded this church in the mid-1860's. The book Svärmarna (Swedes of Vision) is a fictionalized account of the church founders' discontent with the Swedish state church and their subsequent decision to leave Sweden. While the current building (constructed in 1966) is a modern edifice, the cemetery reflects the Swedish heritage. For a time, the congregation had a satellite building a few miles south. That building now serves as the home of the Grandy Crafts & Treasures. The Spring Vale Baptist Church also grew out of the Stanchfield parish. Located in the town of Stanchfield. 320-396-3391.
* Kirchner cemetery cards, MGS donation 2001 has 388 cards on file for Stanchfield Baptist Cem.
* (TRS, est 1866, first burial) From Kimberly J. Beecher, 3 August 2000, kengelha@gac.edu : Established in 1866. The first burial appears to be Charles COLLINS (d.12/10/1878). His wife Christina also appears on the same headstone (d.5/15/1881).
* From the 'Isanti County Township Maps of 1898', reprinted in 1987 by Isanti County Historical Society: "SWEDISH BAPTIST CHURCH AND CEMETERY, section 27 (Stanchfield Baptist) (The Swedish Baptist Church listed on Section 22 is the Parsonage)"
Stanford CemeteryAlternate name[s]
East Stanford Cemetery		Township
Stanford Twp		City
Active/Inactive
Street Address
Verdin Street NW (County Road 10) and 261st Avenue NW (County Road 8)		Township-Range
34 - 24		Section
10 SWSW
Latitude
45º 26' 45"
(452645N / 45.446ºN)		Longitude
93º 19' 32"
(0931932W / 93.326ºW)		USGS 7.5 map
Saint Francis		Cemetery type
Oldest Stone
1887
Driving Directions
** From Highway 65 in Isanti, head west on County Road 5 for 2.5 miles Turn left (south) on County Road 10 for 5 miles. County Road 10 turns right (west) at 285th Avenue NW, after about 2 miles the road takes a turn to the left (south) at Verdin Street NW. Stanford Cemetery is on the left (east) side of the road, before 'Mau's Corner'. It sits between the addresses of 26307 and 26383. There is a large maple tree at the front of the cemetery. There is a gate with the name "Stanford Cemetery" on it and an older fence around the cemetery.
Notes
* TRANSCRIPTION: Isanti County Historical Society - 1983 (137 records)
* Kirchner cemetery cards, MGS donation 2001 has 3 obit cards on file.
* (TRS, Sexton, acreage, parcel number) Isanti County Assessor's office, 555 - 18th Avenue SW, Cambridge, MN 55008-9386, 320-689-2752 : "East Stanford Cemetery"; 1.00 acres exempt; Parcel # R.12.110.1000; sexton: Robert Wicht 444-5935. (August 2002)
* From the 'Isanti County Township Maps of 1898', reprinted in 1987 by Isanti County Historical Society: "CEMETERY , section 10E (East Stanford) , Stanford Township"
State Hospital CemeteryAlternate name[s]
SEE: Cambridge State Hospital Cemetery		Township
Isanti Twp		City
 Active/Inactive
Street Address
Township- Range
35 - 23		Section
05 SENW
Latitude
Longitude
USGS 7.5 map
Cambridge		Cemetery type
Oldest Stone
Driving Directions
Notes
Strike CemeteryAlternate name[s]
German Congregational Cemetery		Township
Bradford Twp		City
Active/Inactive
Street Address
285th Avenue NW (between Palm Street and Flamingo Street) 		Township-Range
35 - 24		Section
26 SESW
Latitude
45º 29' 11"
(452911N / 45.486ºN)		Longitude
93º 17' 48"
(0931748W / 93.297ºW)		USGS 7.5 map
Saint Francis		Cemetery type
Oldest Stone
1872
Driving Directions
** From Highway 65 in Isanti, head west on County Road 5 for 2.5 miles. Turn left (south) on County Road 68 for half a mile. Turn right (west) on County Road 10 (285th Avenue NW) for .4 mile. The Strike Cemetery is on the north side of the road. There is a nice wood sign and the cemetery is fronted by an old wire fence.
* County Rd 10
Notes
* TRANSCRIPTION: Isanti County Historical Society - 1985 (71 records)
* From "Isanti County Minnesota, an Illustrated History" by Vernon Bergstrom & Marilyn McGriff. c1985. (church history): German Congregational Church - The 1898 plat map of Isanti County lists a German Congregational Church on Section 26 of Bradford Twp. A cemetery referred to as the Strike Cemetery is on that site along Co. Rd. 10.
* Kirchner cemetery cards, MGS donation 2001 has 1 obit card on file for Strike Cem.
* (TRS, Sexton, acreage) Isanti County Assessor's office, 555 - 18th Avenue SW, Cambridge, MN 55008-9386, 320-689-2752 : "Evangelical Ass'n Church Cemetery"; 2.75 acres, exempt 20 22 RDS; Parcel # R02.026.3300. (August 2002)
* From the 'Isanti County Township Maps of 1898', reprinted in 1987 by Isanti County Historical Society: "GERMAN CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH AND CEMETERY, section 26 (Cemetery has been later referred to as Strike Cemetery), Bradford Township"
Wyanett Free Church CemeteryAlternate name[s]
 Township
Wyanett Twp		City
Active/Inactive
active
Street Address
7036 Highway 95 NW, Princeton, MN (church address) - on Nacre Street NW		Township-Range
36 - 25		Section
27 NWNW
Latitude
45º 35' 05"		Longitude
93º 27' 05"		USGS 7.5 map
Wyanett		Cemetery type
church
Oldest Stone
1927 (cemetery established)
Driving Directions
** From Highway 65 in Cambridge, head west on Highway 95 for about 11.5 miles. The church and cemetery are south of Highway 95 in Wyanett. The cemetery is on the east side of Nacre Street NW (an unpaved road). The church is just east of Nacre Street NW, access is from Highway 95.
Notes
* From "Isanti County Minnesota, an Illustrated History" by Vernon Bergstrom & Marilyn McGriff. c1985. (church history): Wyanett Evangelical Free Church - Began in 1894. First church was built in the Karmel area. Congregation moved to one mile north of Highway 95 on the Town Hall Road and finally a building was built at the present location. Cemetery on section 12 of Wyanett Township is site of original church.
* Kirchner cemetery cards, MGS donation 2001 has 66 cards on file for Wyanett Evan. Free Ch, Wyanett Twp, Sec 27 near Green Lake. Also noted that these readings are the new cemetery. the old cemetery is located in Sec. 12. Church also relocated. recorded 13 July 1980. 28 April 2003 - I spoke with Donald and Marion Thompson. He is the sexton. He says that the Wyanett Cemetery was started in 1927. He has the old book and he keeps the current records. He says there is a cemetery committee. There are three copies of the records kept and the church has one of the copies. Donald and Marion are in their 80s.
Zion CemeteryAlternate name[s]
Crown Christian & Zion Lutheran Cemetery		Township
St. Francis [Stanford Twp]		City
St. Francis [Stanford Twp]		Active/Inactive
active
Street Address
County Road 50 (269th Avenue NW), west of County Road 7 (Variolite Street NW) [church address: 7515 - 269th Avenue NW ]		Township-Range
34 - 25		Section
04 SESW
Latitude
45º 27' 27"
(452727N / 45.458ºN)		Longitude
93º 27' 49"
(0932749W / 93.464ºW)		USGS 7.5 map
Crown		Cemetery type
church
Oldest Stone
1873
Driving Directions
** From Highway 65 in Isanti, head west on County Road 5 for about 10 miles Turn left (south) on County Road 7 (Feldspar Street NW) for 3.5 miles. County Road 7 turns to the right (west) at 285th Avenue and then left (south) at Nacre Street, past Lakeside Cemetery and then moves to the right (west) at Variolite St NW. The Zion Cemetery is on the north side of the County Road 50 (269th Avenue NW) and the west side of Country Road 7 (Variolite Street NW). The church is on the east side of Country Road 7.
* Hwy 7 & 50
* West of 47, north of St. Francis on #8, 4.3 miles, turn north on #7, 1 mile, west on #50, .25 mile.
Notes
* TRANSCRIPTION: Isanti County Historical Society - 1990 (381 records)
* From "Isanti County Minnesota, an Illustrated History" by Vernon Bergstrom & Marilyn McGriff. c1985. (church history): Zion Lutheran Church, Crown - Organized loosely in the 1870's with lay sermons in homes. Then services were conducted by a traveling missionary, before a minister came who also served a parish in Maple Grove. The first building was built in 1879 with a new building in 1903. A school was organized in 1906. Services were held in German until 1921 when an English service was conducted once a month. Combined English and German services continued until 1939.
* Kirchner cemetery cards, MGS donation 2001 has 183 cards on file for Zion Luth. Ch. Cem. near Crown Standford (sic)Twp, Sec 4. Also noted that this cemetery has a section for baby graves.
* (TRS, acreage, parcel number) Isanti County Assessor's office, 555 - 18th Avenue SW, Cambridge, MN 55008-9386, 320-689-2752 : "Zion Lutheran Church, 7515 269th Ave NW, St. Francis, MN 55070"; 3.00 acres exempt; Parcel # R.12.004.1600; no sexton listed. (August 2002)
* 14 October 2002: Jodi Magnuson's visit to the cemetery, "There is a chain link around the cemetery with 4 large arborvitae trees at the entrance and 6 tall evergreens on the west edge."
* 25 April 2003: Spoke with Beatrice Johnson. She says there is a cemetery committee, her husband Mike is the caretaker for the cemetery and they have the cemetery records in their house. She believes that there is also a copy in the safe in the church. Wally Witlice is no longer on the committee. Beatrice and Mike are older (70s- 80s).
* From the 'Isanti County Township Maps of 1898', reprinted in 1987 by Isanti County Historical Society: "GERMAN LUTHERAN CHURCH AND CEMETERY, section 9 and 4 (Zion), Stanford Township"
Cambridge State Hospital CemeteryAlternate name[s]
State Hospital Cemetery 		Township
Isanti Twp		City
 Active/Inactive
inactive
Street Address
 Township-Range
35 - 23		Section
05 SENW
Latitude
45º 33' 15"
(453315N)		Longitude
93º 14' 12"
(0931412W)		 USGS 7.5 map
Cambridge		Cemetery type
Oldest Stone
Driving Directions
* 21st Pine & White Pine Drive.
Notes
* 20 Feb 2002, letter from Marilyn McGriff, received in response to Jodi's request for cemetery information: "The state hospital is quite interesting. The flat stones have only a number along with the initials of the deceased."
* Kimberly J. Beecher, 3 August 2000, kengelha@gac.edu
* (latitude-longitude) USGS -national mapping info as of Nov 2000(http://geonames.usgs.gov/)
Lindberg CemeteryAlternate name[s]
SEE: Big Meadows Cemetery		Township
Isanti Twp		City
Active/Inactive
Street Address
Township-Range
35 - 23		Section
24 NESW
Latitude
Longitude
USGS 7.5 map
Cemetery type
Oldest Stone
Driving Directions
Notes
Bradford German Lutheran CemeteryAlternate name[s]
SEE: Saint John's German Lutheran Cemetery (Bradford)		Township
Bradford Twp		City
Active/Inactive
Street Address
Township-Range
35 - 24		Section
26 NENE
Latitude
Longitude
USGS 7.5 map
Bradford		Cemetery type
Oldest Stone
Driving Directions
Notes
Nicholas CemeteryAlternate name[s]
Nichols Cemetery		 Township
Spencer Brook Twp		City
Active/Inactive
active
Street Address
Spencer Brook Drive (County Road 40)		 Township-Range
35 - 25		Section
14 SESW
Latitude
45º 31' 10"		Longitude
93º 25' 05"		USGS 7.5 map
Cemetery type
Oldest Stone
Driving Directions
** From Highway 65 in Cambridge, head west on Highway 95 for 10 miles. Turn left (south) on County Road 7 (Helium Street NW) for 6 miles. The road turns to the west at 331st Avenue and south at Xenon Street at Green Lake. Then County Road 7 turns right (west) at 325th Street and then south again at Feldspar Street NW. Turn left (east) at County Road 40 (Spencer Brook Dr.) for about a mile. The cemetery is on the south side of the road. OR From Highway 65 in Isanti, head west on County Road 5 (the road takes a right turn at Palm St NW and then left again after half a mile, continue west for 7.5 miles. Turn right (north) on County Road 7 (Feldspar Street NW)
* County Rd 7 & 40 / Driving north on #47, go to Bradford to Cty Rd #40 at the Bradford Store. Turn west on #40 for 2.6 miles to the Nichols Cemetery.
Notes
* TRANSCRIPTION: Isanti County Historical Society - 1983 (359 records) (Jodi's note: I have seen this cemetery also listed as Spencer Brook Cemetery in some sources, but I believe that Nicholas is located on the east side of the city of Spencer Brook on 40, south side of the road and that Spencer Brook Cemetery is located on the west side of town, on 5 south of 40. This is from the "Isanti County Obits" map from the ICHS)
* (TRS, Sexton, acreage, parcel number) Isanti County Assessor's office, 555 - 18th Avenue SW, Cambridge, MN 55008-9386, 320-689-2752 : "Nicholas Cemetery Assoc - Nichols Cemetery"; 2.22 acres; PT E/2 of SW/4 & PT W/2 of SE/4 (Exempt) Desc as follows: Comm at SE cnr of E/2 of SW/4; thence N 1230. 90'; Parcel # R.09.014.0700; sexton: Donald Oaks 689-5629 (wk 533-0202) (August 2002)
* 14 October 2002: Jodi Magnuson's visit to the cemetery, "The cemetery has a chain link fence on the road side with a sign over the gate."
* From the 'Isanti County Township Maps of 1898', reprinted in 1987 by Isanti County Historical Society: "CEMETERY, section 14 (Nichols or Nicholas), Spencer Brook Township"
Socialist CemeteryAlternate name[s]
SEE: Elm Park Cemetery		Township
Stanchfield Twp		City
Active/Inactive
Street Address
Township-Range
37 - 23		Section
32 NWNW
Latitude
Longitude
USGS 7.5 map
Cemetery type
Oldest Stone
Driving Directions
Notes
Dalbo Baptist CemeteryAlternate name[s]
 Township
Dalbo Twp		City
Active/Inactive
Street Address
5800 - 385th Avenue NW - Highway 57 (Helium St NW) (?5554 Hwy 47 NW ?)		Township-Range
37 - 25		Section
36 SWNW and SENW
Latitude
45º 39' 20"		Longitude
93º 24' 20"		 USGS 7.5 map
Dalbo		Cemetery type
church
Oldest Stone
1890
Driving Directions
** From Highway 65 in Cambridge head west on Highway 95 for 9.5 miles. Past trunk highway 47, turn right (north) on County Road 57 for four and a half miles. Dalbo Cemetery is on the east side of the road somewhere south of the church. [Jodi Magnuson's note: "I could not find it."]
* Four 1/2 miles north of Highway#95 on the East side of County Rd#57.
Notes
* TRANSCRIPTION: Isanti County Historical Society - 1988 (256 records)
* From "Isanti County Minnesota, an Illustrated History" by Vernon Bergstrom & Marilyn McGriff. c1985. (church history): Dalbo Baptist Church, organized in 1884, church built in 1892. A schoolhouse was added to it for a time. Building burned in 1925 but was promptly rebuilt.
* Kirchner cemetery cards, MGS donation 2001 has 111 cards on file. Also driving directions.
* (TRS, Sexton, acreage, parcel number) Isanti County Assessor's office, 555 - 18th Avenue SW, Cambridge, MN 55008-9386, 320-689-2752: "Swedish Baptist Church (Parsonage), RR 1, Box 7, Dalbo, MN 55017"; 1.48 acres exempt cemetery; Parcel # R.04.036.0800; sexton info: Morris Johnson and Gaylen Storm. (August 2002)
* 14 October 2002, from Jodi Magnuson's visit to the area, "I could not find the cemetery. The church sits on the corner of Highway 47 / County Road 13 (381st Avenue NW) and Highway 57 (Helium Street NW). I believe the address is 5554 Hwy 47 NW. There is a house on both sides of the church and the cemetery is not visible from the church. I was told it is to the south of the church on the same side of the road as the church."
* From the 'Isanti County Township Maps of 1898', reprinted in 1987 by Isanti County Historical Society: "BAPTIST CHURCH AND CEMETERY, section 36 (Dalbo), Dalbo Township". From the plat map, it looks as if the cemetery sits at the south east corner of L. Ackerlund's 80 acres, which is the Northwest corner of section 36.
* Dalbo Baptist Church/ Dalbo Baptist Parsonage; 5554 Highway 47 Nw Dalbo, MN 55017; 763-689-2667
*Dalbo Baptist Church, (763) 689-2667, 38059 Helium St NW, Dalbo, MN 55017; Pastor Home: (763) 689-1772
Swedish Adventist CemeteryAlternate name[s]
SEE: Grandy Swedish Day Adventist Cemetery		Township
Cambridge Twp		City
 Active/Inactive
Street Address
 Township-Range
36 - 23		Section
11 SWNW
Latitude
Longitude
USGS 7.5 map
 Cemetery type
Oldest Stone
Driving Directions
Notes
Aetna CemeteryAlternate name[s]
SEE: Atna Cemetery		 Township
Athens Twp		City
Active/Inactive
Street Address
Township-Range
34 - 23		Section
13 SESE
Latitude
 Longitude
USGS 7.5 map
Cemetery type
Oldest Stone
Driving Directions
Notes
Carmel Covenent Church CemeteryAlternate name[s]
SEE: Karmel Covenant Cemetery		Township
Wyanett Twp		City
 Active/Inactive
Street Address
Township- Range
36 - 25		Section
02 SWSE
Latitude
Longitude
USGS 7.5 map
 Cemetery type
Oldest Stone
Driving Directions
Notes
Crown CemeteryAlternate name[s]
SEE: Zion Lutheran Cemetery		Township
Stanford Twp		City
Active/Inactive
Street Address
Township-Range
34 - 25		Section
04 SESW
Latitude
Longitude
USGS 7.5 map
Cemetery type
Oldest Stone
Driving Directions
Notes
Braham Lutheran CemeteryAlternate name[s]
SEE: Rice Lake Cemetery		Township
Stanchfield Twp		City
Active/Inactive
Street Address
Township-Range
37 - 23		Section
04 NENW
Latitude
Longitude
USGS 7.5 map
Cemetery type
Oldest Stone
Driving Directions
Notes
Bellin CemeteryAlternate name[s]
SEE: Oxford Cemetery, aka Free Mission 		Township
Oxford Twp		City
 Active/Inactive
Street Address
Township- Range
34 - 22		Section
04 SWSE
Latitude
Longitude
USGS 7.5 map
Typo Lake		Cemetery type
Oldest Stone
Driving Directions
Notes
Free Mission CemeteryAlternate name[s]
SEE: Oxford Cemetery, aka Bellin Cemetery		Township
Oxford Twp		City
 Active/Inactive
Street Address
Township- Range
34 - 22		Section
04 SWSE
Latitude
Longitude
USGS 7.5 map
Typo Lake		Cemetery type
Oldest Stone
Driving Directions
Notes
East Stanford CemeteryAlternate name[s]
SEE: Stanford Cemetery		Township
Stanford Twp		City
Active/Inactive
Street Address
Township-Range
34 - 24		Section
10 SWSW
Latitude
Longitude
USGS 7.5 map
Saint Francis		Cemetery type
Oldest Stone
Driving Directions
Notes
Bradford Union CemeteryAlternate name[s]
SEE: East Bradford Cemetery		Township
Bradford Twp		City
Active/Inactive
Street Address
Township-Range
35 - 24		Section
22 SESE
Latitude
Longitude
USGS 7.5 map
Cemetery type
Oldest Stone
Driving Directions
Notes
Seventh Day Adventist Evangelical CemeteryAlternate name[s]
SEE: Grandy Swedish Day Adventist Cemetery		Township
Cambridge Twp		City
Active/Inactive
Street Address
 Township-Range
36 - 23		Section
11 SWNW
Latitude
Longitude
USGS 7.5 map
Cemetery type
Oldest Stone
Driving Directions
Notes
St. Johns CemeteryAlternate name[s]
SEE: Saint John's Lutheran Cemetery (North Branch - Weber)		Township
North Branch Twp		City
Active/Inactive
Street Address
 Township-Range
35 - 22		Section
27 NWNE
Latitude
Longitude
USGS 7.5 map
Cemetery type
Oldest Stone
Driving Directions
Notes
Rust CemeteryAlternate name[s]
SEE: Sandy Lake Cemetery		Township
Wyanett Twp		City
Active/Inactive
Street Address
Township-Range
36 - 25		Section
19 NENE
Latitude
Longitude
USGS 7.5 map
Cemetery type
Oldest Stone
Driving Directions
Notes
Swedish Baptist Church of Spring ValeAlternate name[s]
SEE: Spring Vale Baptist Cemetery		Township
Springvale Twp		City
 Active/Inactive
Street Address
 Township-Range
36 - 24		Section
12 NENW
Latitude
Longitude
USGS 7.5 map
 Cemetery type
Oldest Stone
Driving Directions
Notes
Saints Peter & Paul Catholic CemeteryAlternate name[s]
Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Cemetery		Township
Braham (Stanchfield)		City
Braham (Stanchfield)		Active/Inactive
active
Street Address
1050 Southview Avenue (Box 483)		Township-Range
37 - 23		 Section
02 NESW
Latitude
Longitude
USGS 7.5 map
Cemetery type
church
Oldest Stone
Driving Directions
From Highway 95 in Cambridge, head north on Highway 65 for 9.5 miles. Take 107, which splits to the left from Highway 65. About a mile up the road, past Jamestown (66), take a left onto Southview. The cemetery sits next the brick church.
Notes
** 25 April 2003 - phone call to the church, the secretary says that there are about 35 or 40 graves in this cemetery, which is only about 20 years old. The church keeps the records.
Swedish Mission CemeteryAlternate name[s]
SEE: Karmel Covenant Cemetery 		Township
Wyannet Twp		City
 Active/Inactive
Street Address
Township- Range
36 - 25		Section
02 SWSE or 11 NWNE
Latitude
Longitude
USGS 7.5 map
 Cemetery type
Oldest Stone
Driving Directions
Notes
Swedish Free Mission CemeteryAlternate name[s]
SEE: Oxford Cemetery, aka Bellin Cemetery and Free Mission Cemetery		Township
Oxford Twp		City
Active/Inactive
Street Address
Township-Range
34 - 22		Section
04 SWSE
Latitude
Longitude
USGS 7.5 map
Typo Lake		Cemetery type
Oldest Stone
Driving Directions
Notes
No Name (as of 1898)Alternate name[s]
 Township
Isanti Twp		City
Active/Inactive
inactive
Street Address
Township-Range
35 - 23		Section
34 SWNW
Latitude
 Longitude
USGS 7.5 map
Cemetery type
Oldest Stone
Driving Directions
Notes
* From the 'Isanti County Township Maps of 1898', reprinted in 1987 by Isanti County Historical Society: "CEMETERY, section 34 (No longer exists), Isanti Township" From the plat map, it looks to sit just north of the Chas. Lundgren farm house. From the 1999 plat map, the modern roads would be at 281St Avenue and Bataan Street NE, south of Highway 55.

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