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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 Providence (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 Providence. 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 hospitals and doctors 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.

Providence is located in Simpson 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 Simpson County: Allen, Logan, Warren, Robertson (TN) & Sumner (TN).

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

  • Simpson County     (The home county of Providence)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Providence, with the one closest to Providence listed first.
    • Neosheo
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Neosheo
      • Neosheo is located in Simpson County
    • Prices Mill
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Prices Mill
      • Prices Mill is located in Simpson County
    • Black Jack
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Black Jack
      • Black Jack is located in Simpson County
    • Franklin
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Salmons
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Salmons
      • Salmons is located in Simpson County
    • Gold City
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gold City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gold City
      • Gold City is located in Simpson County
  • Allen County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Providence, with the one closest to Providence listed first.
    • Mount Aerial
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mount Aerial have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Aerial
      • Mount Aerial is located in Allen County
    • Pope
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pope
      • Pope is located in Allen County
    • Trammel
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Trammel have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Trammel
      • Trammel is located in Allen County
    • Red Hill
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Red Hill
      • Red Hill is located in Allen County
    • Halfway
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Halfway have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Halfway
      • Halfway is located in Allen County
    • Adolphus
      (23 miles [37 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Adolphus have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Adolphus
      • Adolphus is located in Allen County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Adolphus <1>
    • Petroleum
      (23 miles [37 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Petroleum have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Petroleum
      • Petroleum is located in Allen County
    • Scottsville
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Scottsville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Scottsville
      • Scottsville is located in Allen County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 4,548 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Scottsville <1>
    • Yesse
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Yesse
      • Yesse is located in Allen County
  • Butler County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Providence, with the one closest to Providence listed first.
    • Richelieu
      (23 miles [37 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Richelieu
      • Richelieu is located in Butler County
    • Quality
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quality
      • Quality is located in Butler County
    • Harreldsville
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harreldsville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harreldsville
      • Harreldsville is located in Butler County
  • Logan County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Providence, with the one closest to Providence listed first.
    • Adairville
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Adairville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Adairville
      • Adairville is located in Logan County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 894 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Adairville <1>
    • Auburn
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Auburn have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Auburn
      • Auburn is located in Logan County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,404 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Auburn <1>
    • South Union
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for South Union have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for South Union
      • South Union is located in Logan County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for South Union <1>
    • Russellville
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Cave Spring
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cave Spring
      • Cave Spring is located in Logan County
    • Ferguson
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ferguson have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ferguson
      • Ferguson is located in Logan County
    • Keysburg
      (18 miles [29 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Keysburg have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Keysburg
      • Keysburg is located in Logan County
    • Olmstead
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Olmstead have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Olmstead
      • Olmstead is located in Logan County
    • Gordonsville
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gordonsville
      • Gordonsville is located in Logan County
    • Lost City
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lost City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lost City
      • Lost City is located in Logan County
    • Lewisburg
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest)
  • Todd County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Providence, with the one closest to Providence listed first.
    • Allensville
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Allensville
      • Allensville is located in Todd County
      • Population from the 2010 Census: 157 people
    • Hadensville
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hadensville
      • Hadensville is located in Todd County
    • Anderson
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Anderson have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Anderson
      • Anderson is located in Todd County
    • Guthrie
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Guthrie have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Guthrie
      • Guthrie is located in Todd County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,426 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Guthrie <1>
    • Sharon Grove
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sharon Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sharon Grove
      • Sharon Grove is located in Todd County
    • Elkton
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elkton have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elkton
      • Elkton is located in Todd County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,157 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Elkton <1>
  • Warren County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Providence, with the one closest to Providence listed first.
    • Woodburn
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodburn have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodburn
      • Woodburn is located in Warren County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 372 people
    • Rockfield
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rockfield have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rockfield
      • Rockfield is located in Warren County
    • Drake
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Drake have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Drake
      • Drake is located in Warren County
    • Alvaton
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Alvaton have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alvaton
      • Alvaton is located in Warren County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Alvaton <1>
    • Bowling Green
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bowling Green
      • Bowling Green is located in Warren County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 70,631 people
      • Former names for Bowling Green:
      • Bolin Green
      • McFadden's Station
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bowling Green <1>
    • Springhill
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Springhill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Springhill
      • Springhill is located in Warren County
    • Hadley
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hadley have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hadley
      • Hadley is located in Warren County
    • Rockland
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rockland
      • Rockland is located in Warren County
    • Gotts
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gotts
      • Gotts is located in Warren County
    • Plum Springs
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Plum Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Plum Springs
      • Plum Springs is located in Warren County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 542 people
  • Cheatham County (TN)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Providence, with the one closest to Providence listed first.
    • Pleasant View
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Bearwallow
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bearwallow
      • Bearwallow is located in Cheatham County (TN)
  • Davidson County (TN)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Providence, with the one closest to Providence listed first.
    • Ridgetop
      (18 miles [29 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ridgetop have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ridgetop
      • Ridgetop is located in Davidson County (TN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,122 people
    • Addie ‑ Historic
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Addie have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Addie
      • Addie is located in Davidson County (TN)
      • Estimated population in 2014: 650 people
    • Ridgepost ‑ Historic
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ridgepost have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ridgepost
      • Ridgepost is located in Davidson County (TN)
      • Estimated population in 2014: 1,732 people
    • Joelton
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Rayon City
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rayon City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rayon City
      • Rayon City is located in Davidson County (TN)
    • Madison
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Madison
      • Madison is located in Davidson County (TN)
      • Estimated population in 2014: 4,735 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Madison <1>
    • Old Hickory
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the south)
    • Greenville
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenville
      • Greenville is located in Davidson County (TN)
    • Lakewood
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lakewood have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lakewood
      • Lakewood is located in Davidson County (TN)
    • Marvel ‑ Historic
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marvel have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marvel
      • Marvel is located in Davidson County (TN)
      • Estimated population in 2014: 11,322 people
  • Macon County (TN)
    • Siloam
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Siloam
      • Siloam is located in Macon County (TN)
  • Montgomery County (TN)
    • Port Royal
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Port Royal
      • Port Royal is located in Montgomery County (TN)
  • Robertson County (TN)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Providence, with the one closest to Providence listed first.
    • Orlinda
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Orlinda
      • Orlinda is located in Robertson County (TN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 946 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Orlinda <1>
    • Black Jack
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Black Jack
      • Black Jack is located in Robertson County (TN)
    • Mitchell
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mitchell have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mitchell
      • Mitchell is located in Robertson County (TN)
      • Estimated population in 2014: 198 people
    • Cross Plains
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cross Plains have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cross Plains
      • Cross Plains is located in Robertson County (TN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,839 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cross Plains <1>
    • Mulloy
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mulloy have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mulloy
      • Mulloy is located in Robertson County (TN)
    • Jernigan Town
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jernigan Town
      • Jernigan Town is located in Robertson County (TN)
    • White House
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for White House have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for White House
      • White House is located in Robertson County (TN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 12,975 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for White House <1>
    • Springfield
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
    • Greenbrier
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenbrier
      • Greenbrier is located in Robertson County (TN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 6,905 people
    • Cedar Hill
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedar Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Hill
      • Cedar Hill is located in Robertson County (TN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 312 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cedar Hill <1>
    • Crunk
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crunk have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crunk
      • Crunk is located in Robertson County (TN)
      • Estimated population in 2014: 1,406 people
    • Flewellyn
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flewellyn
      • Flewellyn is located in Robertson County (TN)
  • Sumner County (TN)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Providence, with the one closest to Providence listed first.
    • Mitchellville
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mitchellville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mitchellville
      • Mitchellville is located in Sumner County (TN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 195 people
    • Portland
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Portland
      • Portland is located in Sumner County (TN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 13,301 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Portland <1>
    • Johnsons Crossroads
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Johnsons Crossroads
      • Johnsons Crossroads is located in Sumner County (TN)
    • Fountain Head
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fountain Head have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fountain Head
      • Fountain Head is located in Sumner County (TN)
    • Hall Town
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hall Town have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hall Town
      • Hall Town is located in Sumner County (TN)
      • Estimated population in 2014: 2,202 people
    • New Deal
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Deal have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Deal
      • New Deal is located in Sumner County (TN)
      • Population from the 2010 Census: 368 people
    • Walnut Grove
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Walnut Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Walnut Grove
      • Walnut Grove is located in Sumner County (TN)
    • Corinth
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Corinth
      • Corinth is located in Sumner County (TN)
    • Cottontown
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
    • South Tunnel
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for South Tunnel have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for South Tunnel
      • South Tunnel is located in Sumner County (TN)
    • Fairfield
      (18 miles [29 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairfield
      • Fairfield is located in Sumner County (TN)
    • Millersville
      (18 miles [29 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Millersville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Millersville
      • Millersville is located in Sumner County (TN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 6,798 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Millersville <1>
  • Wilson County (TN)
    • Laguardo
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Laguardo
      • Laguardo is located in Wilson County (TN)
      • Estimated population in 2014: 132 people

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

Newspapers Published in Providence ...

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 34 newspapers that have been published in the area around Providence.

Although we're unaware of any newspapers that were published in the immediate area of Providence, there are papers which were published within 22 miles [35.4 km]<3>. A list of those papers, sorted by paper name, can be found on the Extended Newspaper List for Providence.

Websites to Help With Your Genealogy Research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we begin with the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These helpful 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 Providence:

Cemeteries Near Providence ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Providence.

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

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

  • Doss Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for the Doss Cemetery. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<4>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Doss Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2592543 <5>
  • West Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the West Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the West Cemetery
  • Duer Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Duer Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Duer Cemetery
  • Byram Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Byram Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Byram Cemetery
  • Clark Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Clark Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Clark Cemetery
  • Stringer Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Stringer Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Stringer Cemetery
  • Campbell Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Campbell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Campbell Cemetery
  • Rose Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rose Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rose Cemetery
  • Brewer Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Brewer Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Brewer Cemetery
  • House Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the House Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the House Cemetery
  • Rodgers - Wilson Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rodgers - Wilson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rodgers - Wilson Cemetery
  • Austin Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Austin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Austin Cemetery
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    • Sulphur Spring Baptist Church Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Babb Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Babb Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Babb Cemetery
    • Price Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Price Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Price 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 Providence in the Atlas, the following 1895 communities would have been found near the current location of Providence.

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

  • Prices Mill
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Prices Mill
    • Prices Mill is located in Simpson County
  • Orlinda
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Orlinda
    • Orlinda is located in Robertson County (TN)
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 946 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Orlinda <1>
  • Handleyton
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Handleyton have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Handleyton
    • Handleyton is located in Robertson County (TN)
  • Mitchell
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mitchell have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mitchell
    • Mitchell is located in Robertson County (TN)
    • Estimated population in 2014: 198 people
  • Black Jack
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Black Jack
    • Black Jack is located in Robertson County (TN)
  • Franklin
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
  • Mitchellville
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mitchellville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mitchellville
    • Mitchellville is located in Sumner County (TN)
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 195 people
  • Schochoh
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Schochoh have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Schochoh
    • Schochoh is located in Logan County
  • Cross Plains
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cross Plains have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cross Plains
    • Cross Plains is located in Robertson County (TN)
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,839 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cross Plains <1>
  • Mulloy
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mulloy have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mulloy
    • Mulloy is located in Robertson County (TN)
  • Bobwhite ‑ Historic
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bobwhite have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bobwhite
    • Bobwhite is located in Robertson County (TN)
  • Adairville
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Adairville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Adairville
    • Adairville is located in Logan County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 894 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Adairville <1>
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    • Hubertville
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hubertville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hubertville
      • Hubertville is located in Robertson County (TN)
    • Calistia
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Calistia have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Calistia
      • Calistia is located in Robertson County (TN)
    • Portland
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Portland
      • Portland is located in Sumner County (TN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 13,301 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Portland <1>

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

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

The official website for State of Kentucky: https://kentucky.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<2>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.
<3>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Providence) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Providence. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 36.6662, Longitude: -86.6775       In this case, the coordinates for Providence have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<4>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.
<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 Providence, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.




 

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