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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 Charleston (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 Charleston. 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 northwest corner of their home county. During their lives, most doctors and 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.

Charleston is located in Bradley County.

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

The following counties adjoin and form the boundaries of Bradley County: Murray (GA), Whitfield (GA), Hamilton, McMinn, Meigs & Polk.

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

  • Bradley County     (The home county of Charleston)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Charleston, with the one closest to Charleston listed first.
    • Bellefounte
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bellefounte
      • Bellefounte is located in Bradley County
    • Countryside Village
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Countryside Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Countryside Village
      • Countryside Village is located in Bradley County
    • Hopewell
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hopewell have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hopewell
      • Hopewell is located in Bradley County
    • Etola
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Etola have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Etola
      • Etola is located in Bradley County
    • Hopewell Estates
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hopewell Estates have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hopewell Estates
      • Hopewell Estates is located in Bradley County
      • Population from the 2010 Census: 1,874 people
    • Cleveland
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
    • East Cleveland
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for East Cleveland have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for East Cleveland
      • East Cleveland is located in Bradley County
      • Population from the 2010 Census: 1,608 people
    • South Cleveland
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for South Cleveland have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for South Cleveland
      • South Cleveland is located in Bradley County
      • Population from the 2010 Census: 6,912 people
    • Bent Tree Acres
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bent Tree Acres have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bent Tree Acres
      • Bent Tree Acres is located in Bradley County
      • Estimated population in 2014: 1,309 people
    • Wildwood Lake
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wildwood Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wildwood Lake
      • Wildwood Lake is located in Bradley County
      • Population from the 2010 Census: 3,124 people
    • McDonald
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Mineral Park
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mineral Park
      • Mineral Park is located in Bradley County
  • Bledsoe County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Charleston, with the one closest to Charleston listed first.
    • Brayton
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brayton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brayton
      • Brayton is located in Bledsoe County
    • Summer City
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Summer City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Summer City
      • Summer City is located in Bledsoe County
  • Hamilton County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Charleston, with the one closest to Charleston listed first.
    • Birchwood
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
    • Lakewood
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lakewood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lakewood
      • Lakewood is located in Hamilton County
      • Estimated population in 2011: 2,336 people
    • Sale Creek
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sale Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sale Creek
      • Sale Creek is located in Hamilton County
      • Population from the 2010 Census: 2,845 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sale Creek <2>
    • Soddy Lake Heights
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Soddy Lake Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Soddy Lake Heights
      • Soddy Lake Heights is located in Hamilton County
      • Estimated population in 2014: 13,190 people
    • Harrison Ferry
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harrison Ferry have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harrison Ferry
      • Harrison Ferry is located in Hamilton County
      • Population from the 2010 Census: 7,769 people
    • Lakesite
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lakesite have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lakesite
      • Lakesite is located in Hamilton County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,866 people
    • Soddy
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Soddy
      • Soddy is located in Hamilton County
    • Apison
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Apison
      • Apison is located in Hamilton County
      • Population from the 2010 Census: 2,469 people
    • Collegedale
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Collegedale have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Collegedale
      • Collegedale is located in Hamilton County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 11,400 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Collegedale <2>
    • Howardville
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Howardville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Howardville
      • Howardville is located in Hamilton County
    • Ooltewah
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southwest)
    • Lake Dweller
      (23 miles [37 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Dweller
      • Lake Dweller is located in Hamilton County
  • Loudon County
    • Luttrell
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Luttrell have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Luttrell
      • Luttrell is located in Loudon County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Luttrell <2>
  • McMinn County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Charleston, with the one closest to Charleston listed first.
    • Calhoun
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Calhoun have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Calhoun
      • Calhoun is located in McMinn County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 503 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Calhoun <2>
    • Luskville
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Luskville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Luskville
      • Luskville is located in McMinn County
    • Lamontville
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lamontville
      • Lamontville is located in McMinn County
    • Claxton
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Claxton
      • Claxton is located in McMinn County
    • Riceville
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Riceville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riceville
      • Riceville is located in McMinn County
      • Population from the 2010 Census: 670 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Riceville <2>
    • Goodsprings
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Goodsprings
      • Goodsprings is located in McMinn County
    • Etowah
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Etowah have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Etowah
      • Etowah is located in McMinn County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,527 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Etowah <2>
    • Athens
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Athens have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Athens
      • Athens is located in McMinn County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 14,120 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Athens <2>
    • Englewood
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Englewood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Englewood
      • Englewood is located in McMinn County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,538 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Englewood <2>
    • Mecca
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mecca have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mecca
      • Mecca is located in McMinn County
    • Niota
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Niota have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Niota
      • Niota is located in McMinn County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 738 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Niota <2>
    • Manila
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Manila
      • Manila is located in McMinn County
  • Meigs County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Charleston, with the one closest to Charleston listed first.
    • East View
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for East View have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for East View
      • East View is located in Meigs County
      • Estimated population in 2014: 705 people
    • Beta
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Beta have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beta
      • Beta is located in Meigs County
    • Goodfield
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Goodfield have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Goodfield
      • Goodfield is located in Meigs County
    • Cayuga Town ‑ Historic
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cayuga Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cayuga Town
      • Cayuga Town is located in Meigs County
    • Decatur
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Decatur have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Decatur
      • Decatur is located in Meigs County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,663 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Decatur <2>
    • Calico
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Calico have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Calico
      • Calico is located in Meigs County
      • Estimated population in 2014: 495 people
    • Sewee
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sewee have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sewee
      • Sewee is located in Meigs County
    • Surprise
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Surprise have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Surprise
      • Surprise is located in Meigs County
      • Estimated population in 2014: 1,799 people
  • Monroe County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Charleston, with the one closest to Charleston listed first.
    • Jalapa
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jalapa have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jalapa
      • Jalapa is located in Monroe County
    • Coker Creek
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coker Creek
      • Coker Creek is located in Monroe County
    • Tellico Plains
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the east)
    • Jacktown
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jacktown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jacktown
      • Jacktown is located in Monroe County
      • Estimated population in 2014: 67,319 people
    • Madisonville
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Madisonville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Madisonville
      • Madisonville is located in Monroe County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 5,024 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Madisonville <2>
    • Sweetwater
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sweetwater have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sweetwater
      • Sweetwater is located in Monroe County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 5,956 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sweetwater <2>
    • Belltown
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Belltown
      • Belltown is located in Monroe County
  • Polk County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Charleston, with the one closest to Charleston listed first.
    • Chestuee
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chestuee
      • Chestuee is located in Polk County
    • Benton
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Delano
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
    • Ocoee
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
    • Oldfort
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oldfort
      • Oldfort is located in Polk County
    • Ball Play
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ball Play
      • Ball Play is located in Polk County
    • Archville
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Archville
      • Archville is located in Polk County
    • Chanceytown
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chanceytown
      • Chanceytown is located in Polk County
    • Ducktown
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Copperhill
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Copperhill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Copperhill
      • Copperhill is located in Polk County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 316 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Copperhill <2>
    • Belltown Hill
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Belltown Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Belltown Hill
      • Belltown Hill is located in Polk County
      • Estimated population in 2014: 2,457 people
  • Rhea County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Charleston, with the one closest to Charleston listed first.
    • Dayton
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Graysville
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Graysville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Graysville
      • Graysville is located in Rhea County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,570 people
    • Cumberland Spring
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cumberland Spring
      • Cumberland Spring is located in Rhea County
    • Lakewood Village
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lakewood Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lakewood Village
      • Lakewood Village is located in Rhea County
      • Population from the 2010 Census: 990 people
    • Spring City
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
  • Catoosa County (GA)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Charleston, with the one closest to Charleston listed first.
    • Mount Vernon
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mount Vernon have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Vernon
      • Mount Vernon is located in Catoosa County (GA)
      • Estimated population in 2019: 2,371 people
    • Catoosa Springs
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Catoosa Springs
      • Catoosa Springs is located in Catoosa County (GA)
    • Graysville
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest)
  • Fannin County (GA)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Charleston, with the one closest to Charleston listed first.
    • Fry
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fry
      • Fry is located in Fannin County (GA)
    • McCaysville
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for McCaysville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McCaysville
      • McCaysville is located in Fannin County (GA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,217 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for McCaysville <2>
  • Murray County (GA)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Charleston, with the one closest to Charleston listed first.
    • Tennga
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tennga
      • Tennga is located in Murray County (GA)
      • Estimated population in 2019: 2,123 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Tennga <2>
    • Cisco
      (23 miles [37 km] to the south)
    • Gregory
      (23 miles [37 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gregory have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gregory
      • Gregory is located in Murray County (GA)
      • Population from the 2010 Census: 7,432 people
    • Temple Grove
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Temple Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Temple Grove
      • Temple Grove is located in Murray County (GA)
      • Estimated population in 2019: 4,795 people
    • Crandall
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the south)
  • Whitfield County (GA)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Charleston, with the one closest to Charleston listed first.
    • Red Clay
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Red Clay
      • Red Clay is located in Whitfield County (GA)
    • Parrett Crossing
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Parrett Crossing have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Parrett Crossing
      • Parrett Crossing is located in Whitfield County (GA)
      • Estimated population in 2019: 136 people
    • Cohutta
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cohutta
      • Cohutta is located in Whitfield County (GA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 644 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cohutta <2>
    • Varnell
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Varnell
      • Varnell is located in Whitfield County (GA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,137 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Varnell <2>
    • Plainview
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Plainview have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Plainview
      • Plainview is located in Whitfield County (GA)
      • Estimated population in 2019: 318 people
  • Cherokee County (NC)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Charleston, with the one closest to Charleston listed first.
    • Liberty
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Liberty
      • Liberty is located in Cherokee County (NC)
    • Burger Town
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Burger Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burger Town
      • Burger Town is located in Cherokee County (NC)

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

Newspapers Published in Charleston ...

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 32 newspapers that have been published in the area around Charleston.

Although we're unaware of any newspapers that were published in the immediate area of Charleston, there are papers which were published within 13 miles [20.9 km]<3>. A list of those papers, sorted by paper name, can be found on the Extended Newspaper List for Charleston.

Websites to Help With Your Genealogy Research ...

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

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

Cemeteries Near Charleston ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Charleston.

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

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

  • Charleston Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Charleston Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Charleston Cemetery
  • Maddux Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Maddux Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Maddux Cemetery
  • Calhoun Community Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Calhoun Community Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Calhoun Community Cemetery
  • Charleston Community Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Charleston Community Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Charleston Community Cemetery
  • McCarthy Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McCarthy Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McCarthy Cemetery
  • Spriggs Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Spriggs Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Spriggs Cemetery
  • Shiloh Presbyterian Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Shiloh Presbyterian Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Shiloh Presbyterian Cemetery
  • McBrien - Burdett Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McBrien - Burdett Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McBrien - Burdett Cemetery
  • Weir Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Weir Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Weir Cemetery
  • Hambright Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hambright Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hambright Cemetery
  • Hiwassee Baptist Church Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hiwassee Baptist Church Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hiwassee Baptist Church Cemetery
  • Erwin Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Erwin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Erwin Cemetery
  • Continue List   (697 more) ...
    • Atkinson Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Atkinson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Atkinson Cemetery
    • Hennegers Chapel Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hennegers Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hennegers Chapel Cemetery
    • Sunset Memorial Gardens
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sunset Memorial Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sunset Memorial Gardens

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.<4>

The Rand McNally Atlas shows that Charleston had a population of 394 people in 1895 with a post office and railroad service. In 2020, Charleston had a population of 706 people.

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

  • Calhoun
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Calhoun have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Calhoun
    • Calhoun is located in McMinn County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 503 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Calhoun <2>
  • Sanford
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sanford have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sanford
    • Sanford is located in McMinn County
  • Tasso
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tasso have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tasso
    • Tasso is located in Bradley County
  • Luskville
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Luskville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Luskville
    • Luskville is located in McMinn County
  • Lamontville
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lamontville
    • Lamontville is located in McMinn County
  • Folger ‑ Historic
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Folger have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Folger
    • Folger is located in McMinn County
  • Climer
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Climer have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Climer
    • Climer is located in Bradley County
  • Patty
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Patty have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Patty
    • Patty is located in Polk County
  • Riceville
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Riceville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riceville
    • Riceville is located in McMinn County
    • Population from the 2010 Census: 670 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Riceville <2>
  • Etola
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Etola have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Etola
    • Etola is located in Bradley County
  • Benton
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
  • Brittsville
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brittsville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brittsville
    • Brittsville is located in Meigs County
  • Continue List   (18 more) ...
    • Cleveland
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
    • Big Spring
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Big Spring have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Big Spring
      • Big Spring is located in Meigs County
    • Ocoee
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)

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

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

The official website for Bradley County: www.bradleyco.net/

The official website for State of Tennessee: https://www.tn.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
<2>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<3>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Charleston) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Charleston. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 35.2862, Longitude: -84.7611       In this case, the coordinates for Charleston have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<4>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 Charleston, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.




 

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