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Our Genealogy Helper

Introduction ...

We have a couple of goals for our Gazetteer:

  • That it be a tool which helps us with planning our trips.
  • We're trying to shape our Gazetteer as a tool to help us understand the community in which our ancestors lived, the community that was part of their daily lives.
  • On our trips, we try to visit those places where our ancestors left their footprints.

By learning about Silex (and the surrounding area) during the time that our ancestors lived, we hope to have a better understanding of both their community and its relationship to their lifes. We hope that this tool helps to give us an insight into their world.

As we add data and organize our Gazetteer to help with our family research, we will be adding to this our Genealogical Helper for Silex. While we don't have information that is specific to any given person or family, we intend to expand our understanding about where and how people lived.

Neighboring Counties ...

When searching for family records, we have frequently made the mistake of not checking the neighboring counties.

For example, we have great-grandparents who lived in the southeast corner of their home county. During their lives, most doctors and hospitals were in the next county to the east. Almost all of the nearby churches and cemeteries were in the county to the south.

So when searching for records, we had our best success by looking in neighboring counties instead of the county in which they lived:  their home county contained property and probate records; the county to the east contained birth and death records; the county to the south contained their burial records. If we hadn't included the neighboring counties, we would have missed many valuable sources of information.

If you're in a similar situation, we hope that the following information helps.

Silex is located in Owen County.

To see how the shape of Indiana's counties have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.

The following counties adjoin and form the boundaries of Owen County: Clay, Greene, Monroe, Morgan & Putnam.

Below are the counties that are near Silex. For each of these counties, we show a sample of those communities that are closest to Silex:

  • Owen County     (The home county of Silex)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Silex, with the one closest to Silex listed first.
    • Gosport
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gosport have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gosport
      • Gosport is located in Owen County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 797 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Gosport <2>
    • Quincy
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Quincy have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quincy
      • Quincy is located in Owen County
    • Spencer
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spencer have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spencer
      • Spencer is located in Owen County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,262 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Spencer <2>
    • Atkinsonville
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Atkinsonville
      • Atkinsonville is located in Owen County
    • Freedom
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Freedom
      • Freedom is located in Owen County
    • Patricksburg
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Patricksburg have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Patricksburg
      • Patricksburg is located in Owen County
    • Arney
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arney
      • Arney is located in Owen County
    • Denmark
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Denmark
      • Denmark is located in Owen County
    • Coal City
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coal City
      • Coal City is located in Owen County
  • Brown County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Silex, with the one closest to Silex listed first.
    • Helmsburg
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Helmsburg have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Helmsburg
      • Helmsburg is located in Brown County
    • Beanblossom
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beanblossom
      • Beanblossom is located in Brown County
      • Beanblossom has also been known as:
      • Bean Blossom
    • Spearsville
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spearsville
      • Spearsville is located in Brown County
    • Nashville
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast)
    • Gnaw Bone
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Story
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Story
      • Story is located in Brown County
    • Mount Liberty
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mount Liberty have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Liberty
      • Mount Liberty is located in Brown County
  • Clay County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Silex, with the one closest to Silex listed first.
    • Poland
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
    • Bowling Green
      (18 miles [29 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bowling Green have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bowling Green
      • Bowling Green is located in Clay County
    • Roadman Corner
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Roadman Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roadman Corner
      • Roadman Corner is located in Clay County
    • Center Point
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Center Point have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Center Point
      • Center Point is located in Clay County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 219 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Center Point <2>
    • Clay City
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clay City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clay City
      • Clay City is located in Clay County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 840 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Clay City <2>
    • Eel River
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eel River
      • Eel River is located in Clay County
    • Prairie City
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Prairie City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Prairie City
      • Prairie City is located in Clay County
    • Harmony
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harmony have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harmony
      • Harmony is located in Clay County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 639 people
    • Knightsville
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Knightsville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Knightsville
      • Knightsville is located in Clay County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 769 people
    • Saline City
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saline City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saline City
      • Saline City is located in Clay County
    • Art
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Art
      • Art is located in Clay County
    • Billville
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Billville
      • Billville is located in Clay County
    • Benwood
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Benwood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Benwood
      • Benwood is located in Clay County
  • Greene County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Silex, with the one closest to Silex listed first.
    • Newark
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Newark
      • Newark is located in Greene County
    • Solsberry
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)
    • Calvertville
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Calvertville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Calvertville
      • Calvertville is located in Greene County
    • Tulip
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tulip have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tulip
      • Tulip is located in Greene County
    • Worthington
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Worthington have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Worthington
      • Worthington is located in Greene County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,417 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Worthington <2>
    • Bloomfield
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Mineral City
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mineral City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mineral City
      • Mineral City is located in Greene County
    • Koleen
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Koleen have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Koleen
      • Koleen is located in Greene County
    • Elliston
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elliston
      • Elliston is located in Greene County
    • Owensburg
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Owensburg
      • Owensburg is located in Greene County
    • Switz City
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest)
  • Hendricks County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Silex, with the one closest to Silex listed first.
    • Hazelwood
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hazelwood
      • Hazelwood is located in Hendricks County
    • Stilesville
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stilesville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stilesville
      • Stilesville is located in Hendricks County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 340 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Stilesville <2>
    • Amo
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Amo
      • Amo is located in Hendricks County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 432 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Amo <2>
    • Coatesville
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Coatesville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coatesville
      • Coatesville is located in Hendricks County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 562 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Coatesville <2>
    • Clayton
      (23 miles [37 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clayton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clayton
      • Clayton is located in Hendricks County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,032 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Clayton <2>
    • Reno
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Reno
      • Reno is located in Hendricks County
    • Hadley
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hadley
      • Hadley is located in Hendricks County
    • Cartersburg
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Plainfield
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Danville
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Danville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Danville
      • Danville is located in Hendricks County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 10,241 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Danville <2>
  • Johnson County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Silex, with the one closest to Silex listed first.
    • Banta
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Banta have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Banta
      • Banta is located in Johnson County
    • Anita ‑ Historic
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Anita have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Anita
      • Anita is located in Johnson County
    • Samaria
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Samaria
      • Samaria is located in Johnson County
    • Peoga
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Peoga have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Peoga
      • Peoga is located in Johnson County
    • Providence
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Providence
      • Providence is located in Johnson County
    • Trafalgar
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the east)
    • Bluff Creek
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bluff Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bluff Creek
      • Bluff Creek is located in Johnson County
    • Bargersville
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
    • Princes Lakes
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Princes Lakes have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Princes Lakes
      • Princes Lakes is located in Johnson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,342 people
    • Smith Valley
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Smith Valley
      • Smith Valley is located in Johnson County
    • Nineveh
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
    • Stones Crossing
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stones Crossing
      • Stones Crossing is located in Johnson County
  • Lawrence County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Silex, with the one closest to Silex listed first.
    • Popcorn
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Popcorn
      • Popcorn is located in Lawrence County
    • Guthrie
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Guthrie
      • Guthrie is located in Lawrence County
    • Judah
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Judah have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Judah
      • Judah is located in Lawrence County
    • Springville
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Springville
      • Springville is located in Lawrence County
  • Marion County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Silex, with the one closest to Silex listed first.
    • Camby
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Camby have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Camby
      • Camby is located in Marion County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Camby <2>
    • West Newton
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for West Newton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Newton
      • West Newton is located in Marion County
  • Monroe County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Silex, with the one closest to Silex listed first.
    • Stinesville
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stinesville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stinesville
      • Stinesville is located in Monroe County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 217 people
    • Ellettsville
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ellettsville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ellettsville
      • Ellettsville is located in Monroe County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 6,706 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ellettsville <2>
    • Dolan
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dolan
      • Dolan is located in Monroe County
    • Highland Village
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Highland Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Highland Village
      • Highland Village is located in Monroe County
    • Bloomington
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Unionville
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Unionville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Unionville
      • Unionville is located in Monroe County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Unionville <2>
    • Clear Creek
      (18 miles [29 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clear Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clear Creek
      • Clear Creek is located in Monroe County
    • Stanford
      (18 miles [29 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stanford
      • Stanford is located in Monroe County
    • Kirksville
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kirksville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kirksville
      • Kirksville is located in Monroe County
    • Smithville
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Harrodsburg
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harrodsburg have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harrodsburg
      • Harrodsburg is located in Monroe County
  • Morgan County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Silex, with the one closest to Silex listed first.
    • Paragon
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Paragon have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paragon
      • Paragon is located in Morgan County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 676 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Paragon <2>
    • Lewisville
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lewisville
      • Lewisville is located in Morgan County
    • Plano
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Plano
      • Plano is located in Morgan County
    • Eminence
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eminence have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eminence
      • Eminence is located in Morgan County
    • Martinsville
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
    • Hall
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hall
      • Hall is located in Morgan County
    • Wilbur
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wilbur have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wilbur
      • Wilbur is located in Morgan County
    • Monrovia
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Monrovia have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Monrovia
      • Monrovia is located in Morgan County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,670 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Monrovia <2>
    • Lake Hart
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake Hart have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Hart
      • Lake Hart is located in Morgan County
    • Bethany
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bethany have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bethany
      • Bethany is located in Morgan County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 88 people
    • Brooklyn
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brooklyn have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brooklyn
      • Brooklyn is located in Morgan County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,472 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Brooklyn <2>
    • Morgantown
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Morgantown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Morgantown
      • Morgantown is located in Morgan County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 992 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Morgantown <2>
    • Brookmoor
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brookmoor have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brookmoor
      • Brookmoor is located in Morgan County
  • Putnam County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Silex, with the one closest to Silex listed first.
    • Cloverdale
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Belle Union
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Belle Union have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Belle Union
      • Belle Union is located in Putnam County
    • Putnamville
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Putnamville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Putnamville
      • Putnamville is located in Putnam County
    • Limedale
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Limedale
      • Limedale is located in Putnam County
    • Reelsville
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Reelsville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Reelsville
      • Reelsville is located in Putnam County
    • Fillmore
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fillmore
      • Fillmore is located in Putnam County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 531 people
    • Greencastle
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Groveland
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Groveland
      • Groveland is located in Putnam County
    • Bainbridge
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bainbridge
      • Bainbridge is located in Putnam County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 743 people

For an expanded list of the communities that are closest to Silex, see our County-by-County Page for Silex.

Newspapers Published in Silex ...

An ongoing effort between the Library of Congress and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has resulted in the National Digital Newspaper Program (NDNP).

To share their results, the partnership has created the Chronicling America website. The goal of this partnership is to assemble a database about the current and historic newspapers of the United States. This includes a growing collection of scanned images from selected papers. All of it available to the public on their website.

Using information that we've taken from the Chronicling America website, we've identified 93 newspapers that have been published in the area around Silex.

Although we're unaware of any newspapers that were published in the immediate area of Silex, there are papers which were published within 21 miles [33.8 km]<3>. A list of those papers, sorted by paper name, can be found on the Extended Newspaper List for Silex.

Websites to Help With Your Genealogy Research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we start with the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These websites offer the information directly or else point to where you can find it. Their information is open to everyone.

To help you get started, the following links will take you to the pages that are relevant to Silex:

Cemeteries Near Silex ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Silex.

This is a new section and is likely to have errors. If you find an error, such as a missing cemetery or we have the wrong name, please let us know. If you know of them, we would also appreciate learning about previous or alternate names.

If you need information about a burial or interment, photos, transcripts, how to contact the cemetery or local authorities, please visit our selection of Genealogy Websites (see below).

If not found below, our Cemetery List for Silex covers a larger area, with the cemeteries listed in alphabetical order.

The following cemeteries are listed based on their distance from Silex, with the one closest to Silex listed first.

  • Gosport Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
  • Van Buskirk Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Van Buskirk Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Van Buskirk Cemetery
  • Little Mount Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Little Mount Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Little Mount Cemetery
  • Little Mount Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Little Mount Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Little Mount Cemetery
  • King Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the King Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the King Cemetery
  • Asher Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Asher Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Asher Cemetery
  • Mt. Carmel Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Carmel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Carmel Cemetery
  • Goss Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Goss Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Goss Cemetery
  • Chambersville Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Chambersville Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Chambersville Cemetery
  • Elliott Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Elliott Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Elliott Cemetery
  • Sodom Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sodom Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sodom Cemetery
  • Stierwalt Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Stierwalt Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Stierwalt Cemetery
  • Continue List   (389 more) ...
    • Rose Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rose Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rose Cemetery
    • Combes Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Combes Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Combes Cemetery
    • Friendship Park Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Friendship Park Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Friendship Park Cemetery

Nearby Communities in 1895 ...

We've built the following list with information that came from an Atlas published by Rand McNally in 1895. The Atlas had details such as the population of the community (which appears to have come from the 1890 Census) and whether there was a post office and/or railroad service available. We also indicate if the community no longer exists and is now historic.<5>

While we didn't find Silex in the Atlas, the following 1895 communities would have been found near the current location of Silex.

These communities are listed based on their distance from Silex, with the one closest to Silex listed first.

  • Gosport
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gosport have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gosport
    • Gosport is located in Owen County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 797 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Gosport <2>
  • Whitaker
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Whitaker have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whitaker
    • Whitaker is located in Morgan County
  • Romona
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Romona have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Romona
    • Romona is located in Owen County
  • Stinesville
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stinesville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stinesville
    • Stinesville is located in Monroe County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 217 people
  • Paragon
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Paragon have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paragon
    • Paragon is located in Morgan County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 676 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Paragon <2>
  • Carp
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Carp have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carp
    • Carp is located in Owen County
  • Spencer
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spencer have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spencer
    • Spencer is located in Owen County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,262 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Spencer <2>
  • Quincy
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Quincy have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quincy
    • Quincy is located in Owen County
  • Alaska
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Alaska have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alaska
    • Alaska is located in Morgan County
  • Cuba
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cuba have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cuba
    • Cuba is located in Owen County
  • Wakeland
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wakeland have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wakeland
    • Wakeland is located in Morgan County
  • Ellettsville
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ellettsville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ellettsville
    • Ellettsville is located in Monroe County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 6,706 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ellettsville <2>
  • Continue List   (13 more) ...
    • Cataract
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cataract have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cataract
      • Cataract is located in Owen County
    • Hyndsdale
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hyndsdale have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hyndsdale
      • Hyndsdale is located in Morgan County
    • Plano
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Plano
      • Plano is located in Morgan County

We've also created an expanded list of communities that existed in the 1890's and were located in the area around Silex. See our List of 1890's Communities around Silex.

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Silex. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for State of Indiana: https://www.in.gov

Footnotes ...

<1>The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
<2>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<3>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Silex) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Silex. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.3606, Longitude: -86.6597       In this case, the coordinates for Silex have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<4>The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.
<5>We use the term 'Historic' broadly and it generally means that the community no longer exists. However, it can also mean that the community might still exist, but was significantly larger or had a more 'official' existence in the past than it does now. Unfortunately our sources of data have proven to be unreliable. If you can provide us with more specific information about Silex, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.




 

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