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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 Appolds (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 Appolds. 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.

Appolds is located in Frederick County.

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

The following counties adjoin and form the boundaries of Frederick County: Carroll, Howard, Montgomery, Washington, Adams (PA), Franklin (PA) & Loudoun (VA).

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

  • Frederick County     (The home county of Appolds)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Appolds, with the one closest to Appolds listed first.
    • Rocky Ridge
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rocky Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rocky Ridge
      • Rocky Ridge is located in Frederick County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Rocky Ridge <2>
    • New Midway
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Midway have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Midway
      • New Midway is located in Frederick County
    • Ladiesburg
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ladiesburg have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ladiesburg
      • Ladiesburg is located in Frederick County
    • Thurmont
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Emmitsburg
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Emmitsburg have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Emmitsburg
      • Emmitsburg is located in Frederick County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,270 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Emmitsburg <2>
    • Woodsboro
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodsboro have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodsboro
      • Woodsboro is located in Frederick County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,302 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Woodsboro <2>
    • Catoctin Furnace
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Catoctin Furnace
      • Catoctin Furnace is located in Frederick County
    • Sabillasville
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sabillasville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sabillasville
      • Sabillasville is located in Frederick County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sabillasville <2>
    • Colony Village
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Colony Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Colony Village
      • Colony Village is located in Frederick County
    • Daysville
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Daysville
      • Daysville is located in Frederick County
    • Deerfield
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Deerfield have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Deerfield
      • Deerfield is located in Frederick County
    • Glade Town
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glade Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glade Town
      • Glade Town is located in Frederick County
  • Baltimore County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Appolds, with the one closest to Appolds listed first.
    • Fowblesburg
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fowblesburg
      • Fowblesburg is located in Baltimore County
    • Upperco
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Upperco have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Upperco
      • Upperco is located in Baltimore County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Upperco <2>
    • Boring
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Boring have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Boring
      • Boring is located in Baltimore County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Boring <2>
    • Woodensburg
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodensburg have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodensburg
      • Woodensburg is located in Baltimore County
    • Glyndon
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glyndon have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glyndon
      • Glyndon is located in Baltimore County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Glyndon <2>
    • Reisterstown
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the east)
    • Sagamore Village
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sagamore Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sagamore Village
      • Sagamore Village is located in Baltimore County
    • Saint Georges
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saint Georges have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saint Georges
      • Saint Georges is located in Baltimore County
    • Hernwood
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hernwood
      • Hernwood is located in Baltimore County
  • Carroll County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Appolds, with the one closest to Appolds listed first.
    • Keysville
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Keysville
      • Keysville is located in Carroll County
    • Bruceville
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bruceville
      • Bruceville is located in Carroll County
    • Keymar
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Keymar have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Keymar
      • Keymar is located in Carroll County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Keymar <2>
    • Fairground Village
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fairground Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairground Village
      • Fairground Village is located in Carroll County
    • Taneytown
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
    • Harney
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harney have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harney
      • Harney is located in Carroll County
    • Union Bridge
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Bark Hill
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bark Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bark Hill
      • Bark Hill is located in Carroll County
    • Linwood
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Linwood
      • Linwood is located in Carroll County
    • McKinstrys Mill
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McKinstrys Mill
      • McKinstrys Mill is located in Carroll County
    • Uniontown
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Uniontown
      • Uniontown is located in Carroll County
    • New Windsor
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
  • Howard County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Appolds, with the one closest to Appolds listed first.
    • Lisbon
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast)
    • Timberleigh Village
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Timberleigh Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Timberleigh Village
      • Timberleigh Village is located in Howard County
    • Cooksville
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Glenwood
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glenwood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glenwood
      • Glenwood is located in Howard County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Glenwood <2>
    • Marriottsville
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marriottsville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marriottsville
      • Marriottsville is located in Howard County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Marriottsville <2>
    • West Friendship
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for West Friendship have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Friendship
      • West Friendship is located in Howard County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for West Friendship <2>
    • Glenelg
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Sandy Hill
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandy Hill
      • Sandy Hill is located in Howard County
  • Montgomery County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Appolds, with the one closest to Appolds listed first.
    • Browningsville
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Browningsville
      • Browningsville is located in Montgomery County
    • Hyattstown
      (23 miles [37 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hyattstown
      • Hyattstown is located in Montgomery County
    • Damascus
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the south)
    • Clarksburg
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clarksburg have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clarksburg
      • Clarksburg is located in Montgomery County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Clarksburg <2>
    • Etchison
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Etchison have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Etchison
      • Etchison is located in Montgomery County
    • Barnesville
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Barnesville
      • Barnesville is located in Montgomery County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 178 people
    • Dickerson
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dickerson have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dickerson
      • Dickerson is located in Montgomery County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Dickerson <2>
    • Blocktown
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blocktown
      • Blocktown is located in Montgomery County
    • Boyds
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the south)
    • Laytonsville
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the south)
    • Unity
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Unity have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Unity
      • Unity is located in Montgomery County
  • Washington County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Appolds, with the one closest to Appolds listed first.
    • Highfield - Cascade
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Highfield - Cascade
      • Highfield - Cascade is located in Washington County
    • Pen Mar
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pen Mar
      • Pen Mar is located in Washington County
      • Pen Mar has also been known as:
      • Pen Mar Park
    • Smithsburg
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
    • Cavetown
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cavetown
      • Cavetown is located in Washington County
    • Greenvale Village
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greenvale Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenvale Village
      • Greenvale Village is located in Washington County
    • Pondsville
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pondsville
      • Pondsville is located in Washington County
    • Chewsville
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chewsville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chewsville
      • Chewsville is located in Washington County
    • Hill Village
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hill Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hill Village
      • Hill Village is located in Washington County
    • Leitersburg
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leitersburg
      • Leitersburg is located in Washington County
    • Mount Aetna
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mount Aetna have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Aetna
      • Mount Aetna is located in Washington County
    • Mount Lena
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mount Lena have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Lena
      • Mount Lena is located in Washington County
    • Robinwood
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Robinwood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Robinwood
      • Robinwood is located in Washington County
  • Adams County (PA)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Appolds, with the one closest to Appolds listed first.
    • Zora
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Zora have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Zora
      • Zora is located in Adams County (PA)
    • Carroll Valley
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Carroll Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carroll Valley
      • Carroll Valley is located in Adams County (PA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,930 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Carroll Valley <2>
    • Greenmount
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenmount
      • Greenmount is located in Adams County (PA)
    • Fairfield
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
    • Virginia Mills
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Virginia Mills have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Virginia Mills
      • Virginia Mills is located in Adams County (PA)
    • Kingsdale
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kingsdale
      • Kingsdale is located in Adams County (PA)
    • Gettysburg
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
    • Lake Heritage
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake Heritage have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Heritage
      • Lake Heritage is located in Adams County (PA)
    • Littlestown
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
    • McKnightstown Station
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McKnightstown Station
      • McKnightstown Station is located in Adams County (PA)
    • Orrtanna
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Orrtanna have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Orrtanna
      • Orrtanna is located in Adams County (PA)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Orrtanna <2>
    • Whitehall
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whitehall
      • Whitehall is located in Adams County (PA)
  • Cumberland County (PA)
    • Shippensburg
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shippensburg have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shippensburg
      • Shippensburg is located in Cumberland County (PA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 5,682 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Shippensburg <2>
  • Franklin County (PA)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Appolds, with the one closest to Appolds listed first.
    • Blue Ridge Summit
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
    • Monterey
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Monterey have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Monterey
      • Monterey is located in Franklin County (PA)
    • Pen Mar
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pen Mar
      • Pen Mar is located in Franklin County (PA)
    • Beartown
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beartown
      • Beartown is located in Franklin County (PA)
    • Rouzerville
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rouzerville
      • Rouzerville is located in Franklin County (PA)
    • Wayne Heights
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wayne Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wayne Heights
      • Wayne Heights is located in Franklin County (PA)
    • Waynesboro
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Nunnery
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Nunnery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nunnery
      • Nunnery is located in Franklin County (PA)
    • Quincy
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)
    • Zullinger
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Zullinger
      • Zullinger is located in Franklin County (PA)
    • Mont Alto
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mont Alto have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mont Alto
      • Mont Alto is located in Franklin County (PA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,729 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mont Alto <2>
    • Caledonia Park
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Caledonia Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Caledonia Park
      • Caledonia Park is located in Franklin County (PA)
  • York County (PA)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Appolds, with the one closest to Appolds listed first.
    • Pennville
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pennville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pennville
      • Pennville is located in York County (PA)
    • Bandanna
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bandanna
      • Bandanna is located in York County (PA)
    • Hanover
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hanover
      • Hanover is located in York County (PA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 15,783 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hanover <2>
    • Parkville
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Parkville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Parkville
      • Parkville is located in York County (PA)
    • West Manheim
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Manheim
      • West Manheim is located in York County (PA)
    • Blackrock
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blackrock
      • Blackrock is located in York County (PA)
    • Glenville
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glenville
      • Glenville is located in York County (PA)
    • Jefferson
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
    • La Bott
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for La Bott
      • La Bott is located in York County (PA)
    • Strickhousers
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Strickhousers have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Strickhousers
      • Strickhousers is located in York County (PA)
  • Loudoun County (VA)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Appolds, with the one closest to Appolds listed first.
    • Lovettsville
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Lucketts
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lucketts
      • Lucketts is located in Loudoun County (VA)
  • Berkeley County (WV)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Appolds, with the one closest to Appolds listed first.
    • Scrabble
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Scrabble have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Scrabble
      • Scrabble is located in Berkeley County (WV)
    • Falling Waters
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the west)
  • Jefferson County (WV)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Appolds, with the one closest to Appolds listed first.
    • Shepherdstown
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shepherdstown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shepherdstown
      • Shepherdstown is located in Jefferson County (WV)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,922 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Shepherdstown <2>
    • Harpers Ferry
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Lower Town
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lower Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lower Town
      • Lower Town is located in Jefferson County (WV)

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

Newspapers Published in Appolds ...

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 19 newspapers that have been published in the area around Appolds.

Although we're unaware of any newspapers that were published in the immediate area of Appolds, there are papers which were published within 8 miles [12.9 km]<3>. A list of those papers, sorted by paper name, can be found on the Extended Newspaper List for Appolds.

Websites to Help With Your Genealogy Research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we first turn to 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 Appolds:

Cemeteries Near Appolds ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Appolds.

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

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

  • Monocacy Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
  • Mt. Tabor Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Tabor Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Tabor Cemetery
  • Graceham Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Graceham Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Graceham Cemetery
  • Elder Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Elder Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Elder Cemetery
  • Union Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Union Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Union Cemetery
  • Apples Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Apples Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Apples Cemetery
  • St. Johns Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Johns Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Johns Cemetery
  • Union Bethel Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Union Bethel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Union Bethel Cemetery
  • Oak Hill Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Oak Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oak Hill Cemetery
  • Mt. Zion Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
  • Old Mt. St. Marys Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Mt. St. Marys Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Mt. St. Marys Cemetery
  • Elias Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Elias Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Elias Cemetery
  • Continue List   (374 more) ...
    • Toms Creek Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Toms Creek Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Toms Creek Cemetery
    • Blue Ridge Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Wellers Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • To give a relative sense of its location, the Wellers Cemetery is a large cemetery that is located outside and to the northwest of Thurmont.
      • The Wellers Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Wellers United Brethren Church Cemetery
      • Wellers UMC Cemetery
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wellers Cemetery
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #81757 <4>

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 Appolds in the Atlas, the following 1895 communities would have been found near the current location of Appolds.

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

  • Rocky Ridge
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rocky Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rocky Ridge
    • Rocky Ridge is located in Frederick County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Rocky Ridge <2>
  • Motters
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Motters have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Motters
    • Motters is located in Frederick County
  • Loys
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Loys have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Loys
    • Loys is located in Frederick County
  • Graceham
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Graceham have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Graceham
    • Graceham is located in Frederick County
  • Keysville
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Keysville
    • Keysville is located in Carroll County
  • Creagerstown
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Creagerstown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Creagerstown
    • Creagerstown is located in Frederick County
  • New Midway
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Midway have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Midway
    • New Midway is located in Frederick County
  • Ladiesburg
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ladiesburg have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ladiesburg
    • Ladiesburg is located in Frederick County
  • Bruceville
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bruceville
    • Bruceville is located in Carroll County
  • Emmitsburg
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Emmitsburg have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Emmitsburg
    • Emmitsburg is located in Frederick County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,270 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Emmitsburg <2>
  • Sharretts ‑ Historic
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sharretts have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sharretts
    • Sharretts is located in Carroll County
  • Bridgeport
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bridgeport have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bridgeport
    • Bridgeport is located in Frederick County
  • Continue List   (21 more) ...
    • Catoctin Furnace
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Catoctin Furnace
      • Catoctin Furnace is located in Frederick County
    • Woodsboro
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodsboro have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodsboro
      • Woodsboro is located in Frederick County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,302 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Woodsboro <2>
    • Middleburg
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Middleburg have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Middleburg
      • Middleburg is located in Carroll County

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

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

The official website for Frederick County: www.co.frederick.md.us/

The official website for State of Maryland: www.maryland.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 things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Appolds) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Appolds. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.6273, Longitude: -77.3217       In this case, the coordinates for Appolds 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 Appolds, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.




 

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