Hills, Iowa: Lost Aviator's Lost Family Cemetery
Small cemetery near the highway, dating from 1856-1912, where Earharts eternally slumber. If you believe the pizza guy across the street, they are relatives of pilot Amelia Earhart.
- Address:
- Observatory Ave SW, Hills, IA
- Directions:
- Northeast side of US Hwy 218 Exit 85, next to the entrance ramp and across from Casey's Pizza.
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Lost Aviator's Lost Family Cemetery Earhart Cemetery is a century old cemetery along the highway. The guy at the adjacent Casey's Pizza believes they are relatives of Amelia Earhart, whose father is from the Quad Cities Iowa area.
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There are Earhart relatives sprinkled throughout the region. This is a small family cemetery, less visible in warmer months. Perhaps Amelia dipped a wing as she flew overhead...