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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 Germantown (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 Germantown. 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.

Name Variations for Germantown ...

When searching records, keep in mind that names and their spelling can change over time. Our sources include documents like maps, railroad schedules, Travel, Express and Shipping Guides. Many of these documents date from the 1800's and it's common to find spelling differences.

Although we can't give a definitive list, hopefully the following will give you a feel for the variations that might have occurred.

Another variation: German Town.

If you have information about these names (such as the reason for the change, date of change, the origin of the name), please Contact Us.

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 northwest corner of their home county. During their lives, most hospitals were in the next county to the west. 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 west 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.

Germantown is located in Montgomery 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 Montgomery County: Frederick, Howard, Prince George's, Fairfax (VA) & Loudoun (VA).

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

  • Montgomery County     (The home county of Germantown)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Germantown, with the one closest to Germantown listed first.
    • Boyds
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Blocktown
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blocktown
      • Blocktown is located in Montgomery County
    • Quince Orchard
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quince Orchard
      • Quince Orchard is located in Montgomery County
    • Montgomery Village
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Montgomery Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Montgomery Village
      • Montgomery Village is located in Montgomery County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Montgomery Village <1>
    • Stewart Town
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stewart Town have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stewart Town
      • Stewart Town is located in Montgomery County
    • Clarksburg
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clarksburg have been provided by the GNIS.<2> 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 <1>
    • Darnestown
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Gaithersburg
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Log Town ‑ Historic
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Log Town have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Log Town
      • Log Town is located in Montgomery County
    • Washington Grove
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Washington Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Washington Grove
      • Washington Grove is located in Montgomery County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 551 people
    • Barnesville
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Barnesville
      • Barnesville is located in Montgomery County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 178 people
    • North Potomac
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for North Potomac have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Potomac
      • North Potomac is located in Montgomery County
  • Anne Arundel County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Germantown, with the one closest to Germantown listed first.
    • Maryland City
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maryland City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maryland City
      • Maryland City is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Annapolis Junction
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the east)
    • Jessup
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jessup have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jessup
      • Jessup is located in Anne Arundel County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Jessup <1>
    • Dorsey
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dorsey have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dorsey
      • Dorsey is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Geraghty Village
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Geraghty Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Geraghty Village
      • Geraghty Village is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Lake Village
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Village
      • Lake Village is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Harmans
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harmans have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harmans
      • Harmans is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Meade Village
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meade Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meade Village
      • Meade Village is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Pioneer City
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pioneer City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pioneer City
      • Pioneer City is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Severn Village
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Severn Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Severn Village
      • Severn Village is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Severn
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
  • Baltimore County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Germantown, with the one closest to Germantown listed first.
    • Granite
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Granite have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Granite
      • Granite is located in Baltimore County
    • Daniels ‑ Historic
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Daniels have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Daniels
      • Daniels is located in Baltimore County
      • Former names for Daniels:
      • Alberton
      • Elsyville
    • Hernwood
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hernwood
      • Hernwood is located in Baltimore County
    • Frederick Village
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Frederick Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Frederick Village
      • Frederick Village is located in Baltimore County
    • Hollofield
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hollofield have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hollofield
      • Hollofield is located in Baltimore County
    • Carriage Hill Village
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Carriage Hill Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carriage Hill Village
      • Carriage Hill Village is located in Baltimore County
    • Oakwood Village
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oakwood Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oakwood Village
      • Oakwood Village is located in Baltimore County
    • Randallstown
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Randallstown have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Randallstown
      • Randallstown is located in Baltimore County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Randallstown <1>
    • Catonsville
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
    • Milford Mill
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Milford Mill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Milford Mill
      • Milford Mill is located in Baltimore County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Milford Mill <1>
    • Windsor Mill
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Windsor Mill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Windsor Mill
      • Windsor Mill is located in Baltimore County
    • Woodlawn
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodlawn have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodlawn
      • Woodlawn is located in Baltimore County
  • Carroll County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Germantown, with the one closest to Germantown listed first.
    • Ridgeville
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ridgeville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ridgeville
      • Ridgeville is located in Carroll County
    • Mount Airy
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
    • Nottingham Village
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Nottingham Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nottingham Village
      • Nottingham Village is located in Carroll County
    • Watersville
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Watersville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Watersville
      • Watersville is located in Carroll County
    • Morgan
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Morgan have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Morgan
      • Morgan is located in Carroll County
    • Woodbine
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Gaither
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gaither
      • Gaither is located in Carroll County
    • Stone House Village
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stone House Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stone House Village
      • Stone House Village is located in Carroll County
    • Sykesville
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sykesville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sykesville
      • Sykesville is located in Carroll County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,973 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sykesville <1>
    • Henryton
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Henryton have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Henryton
      • Henryton is located in Carroll County
    • Piney Ridge Village
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Piney Ridge Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Piney Ridge Village
      • Piney Ridge Village is located in Carroll County
    • Eldersburg
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eldersburg have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eldersburg
      • Eldersburg is located in Carroll County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Eldersburg <1>
  • Frederick County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Germantown, with the one closest to Germantown listed first.
    • Green Valley
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Valley
      • Green Valley is located in Frederick County
    • Smith Village
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Smith Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Smith Village
      • Smith Village is located in Frederick County
    • Park Mills
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Park Mills have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Park Mills
      • Park Mills is located in Frederick County
    • Tuscarora
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tuscarora have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tuscarora
      • Tuscarora is located in Frederick County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Tuscarora <1>
    • Ijamsville
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ijamsville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ijamsville
      • Ijamsville is located in Frederick County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ijamsville <1>
    • Monrovia
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
    • Reels Mill
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Reels Mill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Reels Mill
      • Reels Mill is located in Frederick County
    • Bartholows
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bartholows
      • Bartholows is located in Frederick County
    • New Market
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Market have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Market
      • New Market is located in Frederick County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 757 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for New Market <1>
    • Adamstown
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Adamstown have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Adamstown
      • Adamstown is located in Frederick County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Adamstown <1>
    • Buckeystown
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Buckeystown have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buckeystown
      • Buckeystown is located in Frederick County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Buckeystown <1>
    • Manor Village
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Manor Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Manor Village
      • Manor Village is located in Frederick County
  • Howard County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Germantown, with the one closest to Germantown listed first.
    • Timberleigh Village
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Timberleigh Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Timberleigh Village
      • Timberleigh Village is located in Howard County
    • Dayton
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
    • Glenwood
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glenwood have been provided by the GNIS.<2> 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 <1>
    • Lisbon
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
    • Highland
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)
    • Cooksville
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Glenelg
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Clarksville
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clarksville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clarksville
      • Clarksville is located in Howard County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Clarksville <1>
    • Fulton
      (18 miles [29 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fulton
      • Fulton is located in Howard County
    • Scaggsville
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the east)
    • West Friendship
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for West Friendship have been provided by the GNIS.<2> 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 <1>
    • Sandy Hill
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandy Hill
      • Sandy Hill is located in Howard County
  • Prince George's County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Germantown, with the one closest to Germantown listed first.
    • Adelphi
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Adelphi have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Adelphi
      • Adelphi is located in Prince George's County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Adelphi <1>
    • West Laurel
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for West Laurel have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Laurel
      • West Laurel is located in Prince George's County
    • Chillum
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chillum have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chillum
      • Chillum is located in Prince George's County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Chillum <1>
    • Langley Park
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Langley Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Langley Park
      • Langley Park is located in Prince George's County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Langley Park <1>
    • Beltsville
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Beltsville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beltsville
      • Beltsville is located in Prince George's County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Beltsville <1>
    • College Park
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for College Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for College Park
      • College Park is located in Prince George's County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 32,173 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for College Park <1>
    • Laurel
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Laurel have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Laurel
      • Laurel is located in Prince George's County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 25,548 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Laurel <1>
    • Berwyn Heights
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Berwyn Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Berwyn Heights
      • Berwyn Heights is located in Prince George's County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,249 people
    • Berwyn
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Berwyn have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Berwyn
      • Berwyn is located in Prince George's County
    • Hyattsville
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hyattsville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hyattsville
      • Hyattsville is located in Prince George's County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 18,217 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hyattsville <1>
    • Mount Rainier
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mount Rainier have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Rainier
      • Mount Rainier is located in Prince George's County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 8,117 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mount Rainier <1>
    • University Park
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for University Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for University Park
      • University Park is located in Prince George's County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,628 people
  • Washington County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Germantown, with the one closest to Germantown listed first.
    • Brownsville
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brownsville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brownsville
      • Brownsville is located in Washington County
    • Sandy Hook
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandy Hook
      • Sandy Hook is located in Washington County
    • Gapland
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Rohrersville
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rohrersville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rohrersville
      • Rohrersville is located in Washington County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Rohrersville <1>
    • Zittlestown
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Zittlestown
      • Zittlestown is located in Washington County
    • Antietam
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Antietam
      • Antietam is located in Washington County
    • Eakles Mills
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eakles Mills
      • Eakles Mills is located in Washington County
  • Alexandria City (VA)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Germantown, with the one closest to Germantown listed first.
    • Oakcrest
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oakcrest
      • Oakcrest is located in Alexandria City (VA)
    • Warwick Village
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Warwick Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Warwick Village
      • Warwick Village is located in Alexandria City (VA)
    • Chinquapin Village
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chinquapin Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chinquapin Village
      • Chinquapin Village is located in Alexandria City (VA)
    • Alexandria
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast)
  • Arlington County (VA)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Germantown, with the one closest to Germantown listed first.
    • Williamsburg Village
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Williamsburg Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Williamsburg Village
      • Williamsburg Village is located in Arlington County (VA)
    • Garden City
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Garden City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Garden City
      • Garden City is located in Arlington County (VA)
    • Cherrydale
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherrydale
      • Cherrydale is located in Arlington County (VA)
    • Riverwood
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riverwood
      • Riverwood is located in Arlington County (VA)
    • Arlington
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arlington
      • Arlington is located in Arlington County (VA)
      • Population from the 2010 Census: 207,627 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Arlington <1>
    • Colonial Village
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Colonial Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Colonial Village
      • Colonial Village is located in Arlington County (VA)
    • Lyon Village
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lyon Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lyon Village
      • Lyon Village is located in Arlington County (VA)
    • Brandon Village
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brandon Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brandon Village
      • Brandon Village is located in Arlington County (VA)
    • Buckingham
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buckingham
      • Buckingham is located in Arlington County (VA)
    • Arlington Village
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Arlington Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arlington Village
      • Arlington Village is located in Arlington County (VA)
  • Fairfax City (VA)
    • Fairfax
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairfax
      • Fairfax is located in Fairfax City (VA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 23,429 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Fairfax <1>
  • Fairfax County (VA)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Germantown, with the one closest to Germantown listed first.
    • Great Falls
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Great Falls have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Great Falls
      • Great Falls is located in Fairfax County (VA)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Great Falls <1>
    • Springvale
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Springvale have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Springvale
      • Springvale is located in Fairfax County (VA)
    • Kenmore
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kenmore have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kenmore
      • Kenmore is located in Fairfax County (VA)
    • Reston
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
    • Shouse Village
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shouse Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shouse Village
      • Shouse Village is located in Fairfax County (VA)
    • Herndon
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Herndon have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Herndon
      • Herndon is located in Fairfax County (VA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 24,573 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Herndon <1>
    • Langley
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Langley have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Langley
      • Langley is located in Fairfax County (VA)
    • Wolf Trap
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wolf Trap have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wolf Trap
      • Wolf Trap is located in Fairfax County (VA)
    • McLean
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
    • Salona Village
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Salona Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Salona Village
      • Salona Village is located in Fairfax County (VA)
    • Tysons Corner
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tysons Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tysons Corner
      • Tysons Corner is located in Fairfax County (VA)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Tysons Corner <1>
    • Floris
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Floris have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Floris
      • Floris is located in Fairfax County (VA)
  • Falls Church City (VA)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Germantown, with the one closest to Germantown listed first.
    • Offutt Village
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Offutt Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Offutt Village
      • Offutt Village is located in Falls Church City (VA)
    • Falls Church
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the south)
    • West Falls Church
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Falls Church
      • West Falls Church is located in Falls Church City (VA)
  • Fauquier County (VA)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Germantown, with the one closest to Germantown listed first.
    • Landmark
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Landmark have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Landmark
      • Landmark is located in Fauquier County (VA)
    • Halfway
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest)
      • 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 Fauquier County (VA)
  • Loudoun County (VA)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Germantown, with the one closest to Germantown listed first.
    • Sugarland Run
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sugarland Run have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sugarland Run
      • Sugarland Run is located in Loudoun County (VA)
    • Countryside
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Countryside have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Countryside
      • Countryside is located in Loudoun County (VA)
    • Lansdowne
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Ashburn Village
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ashburn Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ashburn Village
      • Ashburn Village is located in Loudoun County (VA)
    • Ashburn
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ashburn have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ashburn
      • Ashburn is located in Loudoun County (VA)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ashburn <1>
    • Belmont
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Belmont
      • Belmont is located in Loudoun County (VA)
    • Oak Grove
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Grove
      • Oak Grove is located in Loudoun County (VA)
    • Sterling
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sterling have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sterling
      • Sterling is located in Loudoun County (VA)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sterling <1>
    • Lucketts
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lucketts
      • Lucketts is located in Loudoun County (VA)
    • Leesburg
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Leesburg have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leesburg
      • Leesburg is located in Loudoun County (VA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 54,488 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Leesburg <1>
    • Waxpool
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Waxpool have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Waxpool
      • Waxpool is located in Loudoun County (VA)
    • Arcola
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arcola
      • Arcola is located in Loudoun County (VA)
  • Manassas Park City (VA)
    • Manassas Park
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Manassas Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Manassas Park
      • Manassas Park is located in Manassas Park City (VA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 18,004 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Manassas Park <1>
  • Prince William County (VA)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Germantown, with the one closest to Germantown listed first.
    • Yorkshire
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Yorkshire have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Yorkshire
      • Yorkshire is located in Prince William County (VA)
    • Catharpin
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Catharpin
      • Catharpin is located in Prince William County (VA)
    • Loch Lomond
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Loch Lomond have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Loch Lomond
      • Loch Lomond is located in Prince William County (VA)
    • Yorkshire Village
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Yorkshire Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Yorkshire Village
      • Yorkshire Village is located in Prince William County (VA)
    • Sudley
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sudley have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sudley
      • Sudley is located in Prince William County (VA)
    • Iron Gate
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Iron Gate have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Iron Gate
      • Iron Gate is located in Prince William County (VA)
    • Waterfall Village
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Waterfall Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Waterfall Village
      • Waterfall Village is located in Prince William County (VA)
    • West Gate
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for West Gate have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Gate
      • West Gate is located in Prince William County (VA)
    • Bull Run
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bull Run have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bull Run
      • Bull Run is located in Prince William County (VA)
    • Crestwood Village
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crestwood Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crestwood Village
      • Crestwood Village is located in Prince William County (VA)
  • Jefferson County (WV)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Germantown, with the one closest to Germantown listed first.
    • Lower Town
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lower Town have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lower Town
      • Lower Town is located in Jefferson County (WV)
    • Bolivar
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bolivar have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bolivar
      • Bolivar is located in Jefferson County (WV)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,018 people
    • Harpers Ferry
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the west)
    • Bloomery
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bloomery
      • Bloomery is located in Jefferson County (WV)

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

Newspapers Published in Germantown ...

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 13 newspapers that have been published in the area around Germantown.

Although we're unaware of any newspapers that were published in the immediate area of Germantown, there are papers which were published within 4 miles [6.4 km]<3>. A list of those papers, sorted by paper name, can be found on the Extended Newspaper List for Germantown.

Websites to Help With Your Genealogy Research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we like to start with the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These professional and volunteer 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 Germantown:

Cemeteries Near Germantown ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Germantown.

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

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

  • Asbury United Methodist Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Asbury United Methodist Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Asbury United Methodist Cemetery
  • Neelsville Presbyterian Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Neelsville Presbyterian Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Neelsville Presbyterian Cemetery
  • Boyds Presbyterian Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
  • St. Marks Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Marks Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Marks Cemetery
  • Pleasant Hills Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for the Pleasant Hills Cemetery. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<4>
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Pleasant Hills Cemetery is located outside and to the northwest of Darnestown.
    • The Pleasant Hills Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Darnestown Baptist Church Cemetery
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pleasant Hills Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2213820 <5>
  • Darnestown United Presbyterian Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Darnestown United Presbyterian Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Darnestown United Presbyterian Cemetery
  • Goshen Mennonite Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Goshen Mennonite Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Goshen Mennonite Cemetery
  • St. Mary's Catholic Church Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
  • St. Paul Community Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Paul Community Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Paul Community Cemetery
  • Christian Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Christian Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Christian Cemetery
  • St. Paul Methodist Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Paul Methodist Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Paul Methodist Cemetery
  • Sugar Loaf Mtn. Chapel Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sugar Loaf Mtn. Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sugar Loaf Mtn. Chapel Cemetery
  • Continue List   (424 more) ...
    • Monocacy Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Hyattstown Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hyattstown Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hyattstown Cemetery
    • Haiti Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)

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.<7>

The Rand McNally Atlas shows that Germantown had a population of 170 people in 1895 with a post office and railroad service.

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

  • Middlebrook
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Middlebrook have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Middlebrook
    • Middlebrook is located in Montgomery County
  • Clopper
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clopper have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clopper
    • Clopper is located in Montgomery County
  • Burdette
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Burdette have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burdette
    • Burdette is located in Montgomery County
  • Boyds
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
  • Quince Orchard
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quince Orchard
    • Quince Orchard is located in Montgomery County
  • Bucklodge
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bucklodge have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bucklodge
    • Bucklodge is located in Montgomery County
  • Dawsonville
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dawsonville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dawsonville
    • Dawsonville is located in Montgomery County
  • Darnestown
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
  • Gaithersburg
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
  • Goshen
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Goshen have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Goshen
    • Goshen is located in Montgomery County
  • Slidell
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Slidell have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Slidell
    • Slidell is located in Montgomery County
  • Clarksburg
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clarksburg have been provided by the GNIS.<2> 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 <1>
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    • Washington Grove
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Washington Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Washington Grove
      • Washington Grove is located in Montgomery County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 551 people
    • Cedar Grove
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedar Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Grove
      • Cedar Grove is located in Montgomery County
    • Hunting Hill
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hunting Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunting Hill
      • Hunting Hill is located in Montgomery County

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

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

The official website for Montgomery County: www.montgomerycountymd.gov/

The official website for State of Maryland: www.maryland.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 '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- Germantown) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Germantown. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.1732, Longitude: -77.2716       In this case, the coordinates for Germantown 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>The Maryland Historical Trust (MHT) has created and maintains a database of historic properties that is called MIHP (for the Maryland Inventory of Historic Properties). More information about the MHT and MIHP can be found on their website: mht.maryland.gov.
<7>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 Germantown, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.




 

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