Experience some Iowa history as you explore these two cemeteries. The native prairie plants give you an idea of what our earliest settlers saw as they arrived in the area. Enjoy a seasonal parade of color- coreopsis, purple coneflower, blazingstar, purple prairie clover, thimbleweed, New England aster and goldenrod.

Prairie History

The historic grave markers date from the 1800s to early 1900s.

Location Description

These cemeteries are maintained as prairie.

Driving Directions and other Information

Rock Township Cemetery is located southwest of Cherokee on the corner of C 44 and K Avenue.

• Prairie maintained by the Cherokee County Conservation Board
• GPS Coordinants - N 43 ___ W 094___
• Hiking, Birding, Prairie Plants

Spring Township Cemetery is located on Barnes Road across from Martin Access southeast of Larrabee.

• .25 acre prairie maintained by the Cherokee County Conservation Board
• GPS Coordinants - N 42 57.001 W 095 29.448
• Hiking, Birding, Prairie Plants

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