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Cemeteries in Lee County, IA

Lee County, Iowa has 126 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 6 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Fort Madison (84), Keokuk (26) and Mount Pleasant (9). Among them are 8 church cemeteries (6%), 6 family cemeteries (5%) and 6 Christian cemeteries (5%).

126
cemeteries
6
towns represented
0
historic
8
church cemeteries
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Frequently asked questions

How many cemeteries are in Lee County?

We list 126 cemeteries in Lee County, Iowa. Small family burial grounds recorded by the U.S. Geological Survey are included, so the count is higher than the number of cemeteries with an office or staff.

Where are burial records for Lee County kept?

Death certificates are held by the Iowa vital records office and often the county clerk or health department. Individual cemeteries keep their own interment records; church cemeteries may keep them at the parish office. County historical and genealogical societies often have transcriptions of older cemeteries.

Can I visit family cemeteries in Lee County?

Many family cemeteries sit on private land. Ask the landowner before visiting. Iowa law may give descendants a right of reasonable access, but the rules and process vary by state.

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