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Please add profiles of those who were born, lived or died in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin. Official Website The county was created in 1836 prior to Wisconsin's statehood and organized in 1848. It takes its name from a small river within its boundaries. The origin of this Indian word is variously given. The first constituent, "manito," is conceded by all to be the Indian word for spirit, or mys...
This cemetery is located on 2601 South 14th Street, Manitowoc, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin. Find a Grave
On July 30, 1852, the Village of Manitowoc president and clerk were authorized to take $150 from the general funds in full payment for a lot of land purchased from B. Jones for a burying grounds to be deeded to the Village of Manitowoc. Prior to that date, the village had owned a small cemetery at 8th and Park Streets. But with the growth of the village and because of an Asiatic cholera in the...
Calvary Cemetery was Saint Luke's Cemetery until 1929 when it was turned over to the City of Two Rivers. Today it is still maintained in excellent condition by the City. Earliest remaining stone is from 1854. Pioneer Rest Cemetery and Calvary Cemetery make up the “old cemetery” as it is known by local folks. They are, however, two separate cemeteries. The cemetery is located on 25th Street &...