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Genealogy Society Outings in Mercer County, ND

Outings to the cemeteries, churches and courthouses near you, planned for genealogy societies and their research.

Mercer County is one of 53 counties in North Dakota. Groups in Mercer County, ND that meet every month are always looking for an outing worth the drive. Local history is the one that never runs out.

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On the record near Mercer County, ND

The 12 nearest

12 listed sites on the record match genealogy society outings within 60 miles of Mercer County, ND, out of 5 listed sites of every kind within 25 miles. 5 listed sites carry Mercer County as their county.

St. Paul's Lutheran Church14 miles from the center of Mercer County · Building · Hazen · listed 2005National Register of Historic Places
German Evangelical St. Johns Church--Deutsche Evangelische St. Johannes Kirche31 miles from the center of Mercer County · Building · Hebron · listed 2001National Register of Historic Places
Independence Congregational Church41 miles from the center of Mercer County · Building · Mandaree · listed 2015National Register of Historic Places
Holy Trinity Ukrainian Greek Orthodox Church44 miles from the center of Mercer County · Building · Wilton · listed 1982National Register of Historic Places
Sunnyside Farm Barn49 miles from the center of Mercer County · Building · Mandan · listed 1996National Register of Historic Places
Neuburg Congregational Church53 miles from the center of Mercer County · Building · Mott · listed 2007National Register of Historic Places
St. George's Episcopal Memorial Church55 miles from the center of Mercer County · Building · Bismarck · listed 2021National Register of Historic Places
U.S. Post Office and Courthouse55 miles from the center of Mercer County · Building · Bismarck · listed 1976National Register of Historic Places
Burleigh County Courthouse55 miles from the center of Mercer County · Building · Bismarck · listed 1985National Register of Historic Places
Hope Lutheran Church56 miles from the center of Mercer County · Building · Elgin · listed 1992National Register of Historic Places
Stark County Courthouse58 miles from the center of Mercer County · Building · Dickinson · listed 1985National Register of Historic Places
Saints Peter and Paul Church59 miles from the center of Mercer County · Building · New Hradec · listed 1986National Register of Historic Places

Distances are straight-line from the center of Mercer County, ND. Many sites are private property or working buildings - view them from the public way. See them on the map.

Genealogy Society Outings in Mercer County, step by step

1
Pull every listed site in the area with its source
2
Match the sites to the records you are working from
3
Visit and photograph what still stands
4
Note anything missing, moved or wrong on the record
5
Submit corrections and photos so the record improves

What people in Mercer County, ND ask first

How much does it cost to visit these sites in Mercer County, ND?

Most listed sites can be seen from a public road or sidewalk at no cost, and the app is free to use. Some sites are private homes, working churches or museums with their own hours and fees. The record for each one says what it is, so you know before you go.

Where does the information on these sites come from?

From published records: the National Register of Historic Places, the Recorded Texas Historic Landmark program, and the Georgia Historical Society and Georgia Department of Natural Resources marker program. Every site on the page names its source.

Can our group in Mercer County, ND build its own route?

Yes. Pick the listed sites that fit your theme, add your own notes for each stop, and share the route with members or the public.

Do members need to download anything?

The map runs in a phone browser, so members can open a link and go. The app keeps track of badges for anyone who signs in.

How a visit works in Mercer County

Step 1
Find the place
Every stop starts as a pin with real coordinates. In Mercer County, ND the map shows what is listed around you and how far each one is, so the first decision is where to go, and it takes a few seconds.
Step 2
Read the story
The record behind each marker is kept whole: what happened there, when, who was involved, and why it was worth a sign. You read it standing where it happened, which is the part a textbook cannot give you.
Step 3
Get there under your own power
Walk it, run it, hike it, ride it or drive it. Stops in Mercer County, ND are chained into routes that fit the way you move, so a lunch break, a long run or a Saturday drive can all pass through history.
Step 4
Collect it and come back
Each stop you reach counts toward a badge, and a photo or a correction you send makes the record better for the next person. The map remembers where you have been, so the next trip starts where the last one ended.