Hecla Community Church Cemetery - Hecla MB
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PeterNoG
N 51° 08.196 W 096° 39.838
14U E 663427 N 5667610
This cemetery is beside the church on Hecla Village Road on the north side of the small community of Hecla on Hecla island, Manitoba.
Waymark Code: WMTEGD
Location: Manitoba, Canada
Date Posted: 11/11/2016
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This cemetery is known by many different names:
Hecla Island Cemetery
Hecla Island Community Church Cemetery
Hecla Island Lutheran Cemetery
Hecla Island's first church was a Lutheran Church built here in 1890. It was replaced with this larger one in 1927. In recent years, the church has become a non-denominational Community Church. The cemetery may not have been established until 1897.
Driving Directions:
A causeway was built in 1971, so you can drive to this island.
After crossing the causeway on Hwy 8, continue 15.6 km to Hecla Village Road.
1. Turn right on Hecla Village Road and continue 5.9 km to the cemetery on your left.
or 2. Continue 7.0 km on Hwy 8 then turn right on Hecla Village Road and continue 1.3 km to the cemetery on your right.
City, Town, or Parish / State / Country: Hecla MB
Approximate number of graves: 200
Cemetery Status: Active
Cemetery Website: [Web Link]
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Visit Instructions:
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