Unknown Graves from 1942 Flood – Bayfield, WI
N 46° 48.889 W 090° 50.053
15T E 665220 N 5186863
A dozen unknown graves are marked in this small secluded cemetery, victims of the 1942 Flood that surged through Bayfield in July of that year.
Waymark Code: WMJ9BD
Location: Wisconsin, United States
Date Posted: 10/14/2013
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A dozen unknown graves are marked in this small secluded cemetery, victims of the 1942 Flood that surged through Bayfield in July of that year. Many buildings were destroyed by the massive mud slides and cars were buried in 4’ of sand. While the individuals buried here did not actually die in the flood, their graves were washed away by the flood and they were re-buried at this location. Two of the markers include children and several mark “Two Unknowns”. Most are just identified as “Unknown Male. The small burial spot is located behind the community cemetery and can be reached by an access road just up the hill.
Burial Location: Small plot behind Bayfield Cemetery
Available Times for Viewing: daylight hours
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Visit Instructions:
Take a picture of the headstone. A waymarker and/or GPSr is not required to be in the image.