Adams Township near Adel in Dallas County, Iowa — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Panther Creek Cemetery

November 6, 2023

1. Panther Creek Cemetery Marker

Inscription. Panther Creek Cemetery has a long and notable place in history dating back to the early settlement of Dallas County. The first recorded burial was that of Benjamin Van Cleave in 1854. Records show the land for the cemetery was purchased from the Hougham, Stacy, and Button families of Dallas County.

This cemetery has been privately owned and operated by its members since it was first incorporated with the State of Iowa in 1882. The small building to the north is the original meeting hall constructed in 1918 providing a place for members to meet and conduct cemetery business each year.

Panther Creek Cemetery is honored to be the final resting place of veterans of the Mexican-American War, the Civil War, WW I, WW II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, and others who have proudly served our nation.

Erected 2012 by the Cotten and Gibler cousins, descendents of Benjamin and Matilda Van Cleave.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 1854.

Location. 41° 35.774′ N, 94° 5.959′ W. Marker is near Adel, Iowa, in Dallas County. It is in Adams Township. Marker can be reached from Old Highway 6, half a mile east of Panther Creek Road, on the right when traveling

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east. Located in Panther Creek Cemetery, 200 yards south of Old Highway 6. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 19488 Old Hwy 6, Adel IA 50003, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 6 other markers are within 14 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Fighting Slavery - Aiding Runaways (approx. 5 miles away); Co. H. 39th Iowa Volunteer Infantry (approx. 5.1 miles away); Panther (approx. 6.4 miles away); Dallas County (approx. 6.6 miles away); Ortonville (approx. 7.3 miles away); North River Schoolhouse (approx. 13.7 miles away).

November 6, 2023

2. Panther Creek Cemetery & Marker

November 6, 2023

3. Panther Creek Cemetery Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 13, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 12, 2023. This page has been viewed 55 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 12, 2023.