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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 Argo (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 Argo. 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 northeast corner of their home county. During their lives, most hospitals were in the next county to the east. Almost all of the nearby churches and cemeteries were in the county to the north.

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 north 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.

Argo is located in Pike County.

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

The following counties adjoin and form the boundaries of Pike County: Floyd, Knott, Letcher, Martin, Buchanan (VA), Dickenson (VA), Wise (VA) & Mingo (WV).

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

  • Pike County     (The home county of Argo)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Argo, with the one closest to Argo listed first.
    • Stopover
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stopover have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stopover
      • Stopover is located in Pike County
    • Paw Paw
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Paw Paw have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paw Paw
      • Paw Paw is located in Pike County
    • Majestic
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Majestic have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Majestic
      • Majestic is located in Pike County
    • Phelps
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Phelps have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Phelps
      • Phelps is located in Pike County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Phelps <2>
    • Freeburn
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Freeburn
      • Freeburn is located in Pike County
    • Calloway Branch
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Calloway Branch
      • Calloway Branch is located in Pike County
    • Ransom
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ransom have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ransom
      • Ransom is located in Pike County
    • McCarr
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for McCarr have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McCarr
      • McCarr is located in Pike County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for McCarr <2>
    • Buskirk
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buskirk
      • Buskirk is located in Pike County
    • Fedscreek
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fedscreek have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fedscreek
      • Fedscreek is located in Pike County
    • McVeigh
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for McVeigh have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McVeigh
      • McVeigh is located in Pike County
    • McAndrews
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for McAndrews have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McAndrews
      • McAndrews is located in Pike County
    • Mouthcard
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mouthcard
      • Mouthcard is located in Pike County
  • Floyd County
    • Osborn
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Osborn have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Osborn
      • Osborn is located in Floyd County
  • Martin County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Argo, with the one closest to Argo listed first.
    • Pilgrim
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pilgrim have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pilgrim
      • Pilgrim is located in Martin County
    • Lovely
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lovely have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lovely
      • Lovely is located in Martin County
  • Buchanan County (VA)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Argo, with the one closest to Argo listed first.
    • Kelsa
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kelsa
      • Kelsa is located in Buchanan County (VA)
    • Big Rock
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Big Rock
      • Big Rock is located in Buchanan County (VA)
    • Matney
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Matney have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Matney
      • Matney is located in Buchanan County (VA)
    • Paynesville
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Paynesville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paynesville
      • Paynesville is located in Buchanan County (VA)
    • Grundy
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grundy
      • Grundy is located in Buchanan County (VA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 883 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Grundy <2>
    • Jackson Flats
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jackson Flats have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jackson Flats
      • Jackson Flats is located in Buchanan County (VA)
    • Royal City
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Royal City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Royal City
      • Royal City is located in Buchanan County (VA)
    • Janey
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Janey
      • Janey is located in Buchanan County (VA)
    • Vansant
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
    • Mavisdale
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mavisdale
      • Mavisdale is located in Buchanan County (VA)
    • Height
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Height. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Height
      • Height is located in Buchanan County (VA)
    • Leemaster
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leemaster
      • Leemaster is located in Buchanan County (VA)
    • Peapatch
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Peapatch. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Peapatch
      • Peapatch is located in Buchanan County (VA)
  • Dickenson County (VA)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Argo, with the one closest to Argo listed first.
    • Haysi
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Haysi have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Haysi
      • Haysi is located in Dickenson County (VA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 460 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Haysi <2>
    • Clinchco
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clinchco
      • Clinchco is located in Dickenson County (VA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 289 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Clinchco <2>
    • Bucu
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bucu
      • Bucu is located in Dickenson County (VA)
    • Aily
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Aily have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Aily
      • Aily is located in Dickenson County (VA)
  • Russell County (VA)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Argo, with the one closest to Argo listed first.
    • Russell
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Russell
      • Russell is located in Russell County (VA)
    • Dye
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dye
      • Dye is located in Russell County (VA)
  • Tazewell County (VA)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Argo, with the one closest to Argo listed first.
    • Red Ash
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Red Ash have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Red Ash
      • Red Ash is located in Tazewell County (VA)
    • Raven
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Raven have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Raven
      • Raven is located in Tazewell County (VA)
    • Richlands
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast)
  • Logan County (WV)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Argo, with the one closest to Argo listed first.
    • Stirrat
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stirrat
      • Stirrat is located in Logan County (WV)
    • Wylo
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wylo
      • Wylo is located in Logan County (WV)
    • Omar
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)
    • Man
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Man
      • Man is located in Logan County (WV)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 619 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Man <2>
    • Switzer
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Switzer have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Switzer
      • Switzer is located in Logan County (WV)
    • Mallory
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mallory have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mallory
      • Mallory is located in Logan County (WV)
    • Mineral City
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast)
      • 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 Logan County (WV)
    • Holden
      (23 miles [37 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holden have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holden
      • Holden is located in Logan County (WV)
    • Whitman
      (23 miles [37 km] to the north)
    • Accoville
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Accoville
      • Accoville is located in Logan County (WV)
    • Wilkinson
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the north)
    • Hedgeview
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hedgeview
      • Hedgeview is located in Logan County (WV)
    • Logan
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Logan
      • Logan is located in Logan County (WV)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,447 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Logan <2>
  • McDowell County (WV)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Argo, with the one closest to Argo listed first.
    • Wyoming City
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wyoming City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wyoming City
      • Wyoming City is located in McDowell County (WV)
    • Panther
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Panther
      • Panther is located in McDowell County (WV)
    • Iaeger
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Iaeger have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Iaeger
      • Iaeger is located in McDowell County (WV)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 232 people
    • Paynesville
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Paynesville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paynesville
      • Paynesville is located in McDowell County (WV)
    • Jackson Flats
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jackson Flats have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jackson Flats
      • Jackson Flats is located in McDowell County (WV)
    • Union City
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Union City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Union City
      • Union City is located in McDowell County (WV)
    • Bradshaw
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bradshaw have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bradshaw
      • Bradshaw is located in McDowell County (WV)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 258 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bradshaw <2>
    • Wilmore
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wilmore
      • Wilmore is located in McDowell County (WV)
    • Roderfield
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roderfield
      • Roderfield is located in McDowell County (WV)
    • Height
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Height have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Height
      • Height is located in McDowell County (WV)
    • Big Sandy
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Big Sandy
      • Big Sandy is located in McDowell County (WV)
    • Peapatch
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Peapatch
      • Peapatch is located in McDowell County (WV)
    • Davy
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Davy have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Davy
      • Davy is located in McDowell County (WV)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 324 people
  • Mingo County (WV)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Argo, with the one closest to Argo listed first.
    • Wharncliffe
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Thacker
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Thacker
      • Thacker is located in Mingo County (WV)
    • Blackberry City
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Blackberry City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blackberry City
      • Blackberry City is located in Mingo County (WV)
    • Baisden
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Gilbert Creek
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gilbert Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gilbert Creek
      • Gilbert Creek is located in Mingo County (WV)
    • Matewan
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Matewan have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Matewan
      • Matewan is located in Mingo County (WV)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 415 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Matewan <2>
    • Musick
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Musick
      • Musick is located in Mingo County (WV)
    • Pie
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pie
      • Pie is located in Mingo County (WV)
    • Red Jacket
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Red Jacket have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Red Jacket
      • Red Jacket is located in Mingo County (WV)
    • Sprigg
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sprigg
      • Sprigg is located in Mingo County (WV)
    • Gilbert
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gilbert have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gilbert
      • Gilbert is located in Mingo County (WV)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 378 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Gilbert <2>
    • Delbarton
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Williamson
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
  • Wyoming County (WV)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Argo, with the one closest to Argo listed first.
    • Cub City
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cub City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cub City
      • Cub City is located in Wyoming County (WV)
    • Uno
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Uno
      • Uno is located in Wyoming County (WV)
    • Baileysville
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Baileysville
      • Baileysville is located in Wyoming County (WV)
    • Sun Hill
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sun Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sun Hill
      • Sun Hill is located in Wyoming County (WV)
    • Stoneville
      (23 miles [37 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stoneville
      • Stoneville is located in Wyoming County (WV)
    • Clear Fork
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clear Fork
      • Clear Fork is located in Wyoming County (WV)
    • Fanny
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fanny have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fanny
      • Fanny is located in Wyoming County (WV)
    • Wyoming
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wyoming
      • Wyoming is located in Wyoming County (WV)
    • Oceana
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oceana
      • Oceana is located in Wyoming County (WV)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,195 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Oceana <2>
    • Mullensville
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mullensville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mullensville
      • Mullensville is located in Wyoming County (WV)
    • Turkey
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Turkey have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Turkey
      • Turkey is located in Wyoming County (WV)
    • Pineville
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
    • Rock View
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rock View have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rock View
      • Rock View is located in Wyoming County (WV)

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

Newspapers Published in Argo ...

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 5 newspapers that have been published in the area around Argo.

Although we're unaware of any newspapers that were published in the immediate area of Argo, there are papers which were published within 14 miles [22.5 km]<4>. A list of those papers, sorted by paper name, can be found on the Extended Newspaper List for Argo.

Websites to Help With Your Genealogy Research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we first visit 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 Argo:

Cemeteries Near Argo ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Argo.

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 Argo covers a larger area, with the cemeteries listed in alphabetical order.

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

  • Hurley Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hurley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hurley Cemetery
  • Dotson Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dotson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dotson Cemetery
  • Coleman Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Coleman Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Coleman Cemetery
  • Rife Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rife Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rife Cemetery
  • Mounts Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mounts Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mounts Cemetery
  • Lester Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lester Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lester Cemetery
  • Justice Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Justice Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Justice Cemetery
  • Allen Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Allen Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Allen Cemetery
  • Hurley Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hurley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hurley Cemetery
  • Hunt Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hunt Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hunt Cemetery
  • Phillips Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Phillips Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Phillips Cemetery
  • Coleman Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Coleman Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Coleman Cemetery
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    • Rife Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rife Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rife Cemetery
    • Matney Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for the Matney Cemetery. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Matney Cemetery is located 3 miles [4.8 km]<4> to the northeast of Panther (WV).
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Matney Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #79063 <5>
    • Collins Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Collins Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Collins 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.<6>

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

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

  • Paw Paw
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Paw Paw have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paw Paw
    • Paw Paw is located in Pike County
  • Jamboree
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jamboree have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jamboree
    • Jamboree is located in Pike County
  • Phelps
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Phelps have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Phelps
    • Phelps is located in Pike County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Phelps <2>
  • Coleman
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Coleman have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coleman
    • Coleman is located in Pike County
  • Big Rock
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Big Rock
    • Big Rock is located in Buchanan County (VA)
  • Mouthcard
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mouthcard
    • Mouthcard is located in Pike County
  • Pinsonfork
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pinsonfork have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pinsonfork
    • Pinsonfork is located in Pike County
  • Iaeger
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Iaeger have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Iaeger
    • Iaeger is located in McDowell County (WV)
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 232 people
  • Grundy
    (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grundy
    • Grundy is located in Buchanan County (VA)
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 883 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Grundy <2>
  • North Spring
    (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for North Spring have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Spring
    • North Spring is located in Wyoming County (WV)
  • Hanover
    (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hanover have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hanover
    • Hanover is located in Wyoming County (WV)
  • Kimper
    (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kimper
    • Kimper is located in Pike County
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    • Bradshaw
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bradshaw have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bradshaw
      • Bradshaw is located in McDowell County (WV)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 258 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bradshaw <2>
    • Canada
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Canada have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Canada
      • Canada is located in Pike County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Canada <2>
    • Oilville
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oilville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oilville
      • Oilville is located in Logan County (WV)

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

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

The official website for State of Kentucky: https://kentucky.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>An 'estimated' location is one where we have been given GPS coordinates, but are unable to verify the accuracy of those coordinates. That said, we have some confidence that we have placed the marker near the actual location. A typical reason for being unable to verify a location is that it might be on private property or maybe historic and gone without an obvious trace.
<4>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Argo) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Argo. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 37.4807, Longitude: -82.0632       In this case, the coordinates for Argo have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<5>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.
<6>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 Argo, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.




 

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