Cemeteries in Sparta, Wisconsin

Private Cemeteries in Sparta, Wisconsin often have specific restrictions, such as religious affiliation or family connections. Military Cemeteries in Sparta, Wisconsin are primarily for veterans and individuals who have served in the armed forces, and in some cases, their family members. Public Cemeteries in Sparta, Wisconsin are open to the general public without any particular restrictions.

We offer detailed information for cemeteries in Sparta, Wisconsin , including the names of deceased individuals, their birth and death dates, data about relatives, and cemetery locations. Additionally, you can obtain historical records and conduct searches for ancestors interred in Sparta, Wisconsin .

Our database contains records of burials from 12 cemeteries.

Once known for the healing powers of the local artesian springs, Sparta is now most recognized as the junction of the Elroy-Sparta and La Crosse River bike trails. Sparta's claim as the "Bicycling Capital of America" is based upon the first rail bed in Wisconsin to be converted to bike trails between Sparta and Elroy.

History. Sparta is located on former Ho-Chunk territory acquired by the United States in 1837. White settlement began after the government surveyed the land in 1849 and created a crossroads by building early state roads from Prairie du Chien to Hudson in 1849 and from Portage to La Crosse in 1851.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Sparta, WI are White (Non-Hispanic) (88.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.92%), White (Hispanic) (2.79%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.06%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.44%).

While there are no laws that prohibit home burials, residents should check their local zoning laws for any restrictions. They do not need to have a funeral director present, but they must report any contagious disease that the deceased had to an attending physician.