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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 Acorn (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 Acorn. 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 hospitals and doctors 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.

Acorn is located in Westmoreland County.

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

The following counties adjoin and form the boundaries of Westmoreland County: Charles (MD), Saint Mary's (MD), Essex, King George, Northumberland & Richmond.

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

  • Westmoreland County     (The home county of Acorn)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Acorn, with the one closest to Acorn listed first.
    • Griffiths Corner
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Griffiths Corner
      • Griffiths Corner is located in Westmoreland County
    • Tucker Hill
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tucker Hill
      • Tucker Hill is located in Westmoreland County
    • Machodoc
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Machodoc
      • Machodoc is located in Westmoreland County
    • Nomini Grove
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nomini Grove
      • Nomini Grove is located in Westmoreland County
    • Montross
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Bryant Town
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bryant Town have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bryant Town
      • Bryant Town is located in Westmoreland County
    • Baynesville
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Baynesville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Baynesville
      • Baynesville is located in Westmoreland County
    • Potomac Mills
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Potomac Mills have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Potomac Mills
      • Potomac Mills is located in Westmoreland County
    • Leedstown
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Leedstown have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leedstown
      • Leedstown is located in Westmoreland County
    • Nash Town
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Nash Town have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nash Town
      • Nash Town is located in Westmoreland County
    • Oak Grove
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Colonial Beach
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northwest)
    • Monroe Hall
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Monroe Hall
      • Monroe Hall is located in Westmoreland County
  • Caroline County
    • Central Point
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Central Point have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Central Point
      • Central Point is located in Caroline County
  • Essex County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Acorn, with the one closest to Acorn listed first.
    • Tappahannock
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tappahannock have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tappahannock
      • Tappahannock is located in Essex County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,400 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Tappahannock <1>
    • Bowlers Wharf
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bowlers Wharf
      • Bowlers Wharf is located in Essex County
    • Dunnsville
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Dunbrooke
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dunbrooke have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dunbrooke
      • Dunbrooke is located in Essex County
    • Layton
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Layton
      • Layton is located in Essex County
    • Lloyds
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lloyds have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lloyds
      • Lloyds is located in Essex County
    • Occupacia
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Occupacia have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Occupacia
      • Occupacia is located in Essex County
    • Millers Tavern
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Millers Tavern
      • Millers Tavern is located in Essex County
    • Beazley
      (23 miles [37 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beazley
      • Beazley is located in Essex County
  • King and Queen County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Acorn, with the one closest to Acorn listed first.
    • Contra
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Contra have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Contra
      • Contra is located in King and Queen County
    • Crouch
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crouch
      • Crouch is located in King and Queen County
    • Cauthornville
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cauthornville
      • Cauthornville is located in King and Queen County
    • Cumnor
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cumnor
      • Cumnor is located in King and Queen County
    • Walkerton
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Walkerton
      • Walkerton is located in King and Queen County
  • King George County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Acorn, with the one closest to Acorn listed first.
    • Alden
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alden
      • Alden is located in King George County
    • Ninde
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ninde
      • Ninde is located in King George County
    • Shiloh
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shiloh
      • Shiloh is located in King George County
    • Dahlgren
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dahlgren have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dahlgren
      • Dahlgren is located in King George County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Dahlgren <1>
  • Lancaster County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Acorn, with the one closest to Acorn listed first.
    • Alfonso
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alfonso
      • Alfonso is located in Lancaster County
    • Griffins Landing
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Griffins Landing
      • Griffins Landing is located in Lancaster County
    • Monaskon
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Monaskon
      • Monaskon is located in Lancaster County
    • Richtown
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Richtown
      • Richtown is located in Lancaster County
    • Lankford Corner
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lankford Corner
      • Lankford Corner is located in Lancaster County
    • Merry Point
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Merry Point have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Merry Point
      • Merry Point is located in Lancaster County
    • Ottoman
      (23 miles [37 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ottoman
      • Ottoman is located in Lancaster County
    • Kilmarnock
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kilmarnock have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kilmarnock
      • Kilmarnock is located in Lancaster County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,400 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Kilmarnock <1>
    • Irvington
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Irvington have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Irvington
      • Irvington is located in Lancaster County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 398 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Irvington <1>
    • Weems
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Weems
      • Weems is located in Lancaster County
    • Ocran
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ocran have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ocran
      • Ocran is located in Lancaster County
    • White Stone
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for White Stone have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for White Stone
      • White Stone is located in Lancaster County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 331 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for White Stone <1>
  • Middlesex County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Acorn, with the one closest to Acorn listed first.
    • Nesting
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Nesting have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nesting
      • Nesting is located in Middlesex County
    • Remlik
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the south)
    • Urbanna
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the south)
    • Saluda
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the south)
    • Locust Hill
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)
  • Northumberland County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Acorn, with the one closest to Acorn listed first.
    • Rainswood
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rainswood have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rainswood
      • Rainswood is located in Northumberland County
    • Heathsville
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Lara
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lara
      • Lara is located in Northumberland County
    • Blackwells
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Blackwells have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blackwells
      • Blackwells is located in Northumberland County
    • Ophelia
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the east)
    • Remo
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Remo
      • Remo is located in Northumberland County
    • Sunnybank
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunnybank have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunnybank
      • Sunnybank is located in Northumberland County
    • Reedville
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southeast)
    • Fleeton
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fleeton
      • Fleeton is located in Northumberland County
    • Lynhams
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lynhams have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lynhams
      • Lynhams is located in Northumberland County
  • Richmond County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Acorn, with the one closest to Acorn listed first.
    • Rich Neck
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rich Neck
      • Rich Neck is located in Richmond County
    • Tallent Town
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tallent Town have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tallent Town
      • Tallent Town is located in Richmond County
    • Warsaw
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Farnham
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Farnham
      • Farnham is located in Richmond County
    • Simons Corner
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Simons Corner
      • Simons Corner is located in Richmond County
    • Downings
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Downings
      • Downings is located in Richmond County
    • Newland
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Newland have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Newland
      • Newland is located in Richmond County
    • Simonson
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Simonson have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Simonson
      • Simonson is located in Richmond County
  • Calvert County (MD)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Acorn, with the one closest to Acorn listed first.
    • Solomons
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Solomons have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Solomons
      • Solomons is located in Calvert County (MD)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Solomons <1>
    • Dowell
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dowell have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dowell
      • Dowell is located in Calvert County (MD)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Dowell <1>
    • Drum Point
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Drum Point have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Drum Point
      • Drum Point is located in Calvert County (MD)
    • Olivet
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Olivet
      • Olivet is located in Calvert County (MD)
    • Coster
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coster
      • Coster is located in Calvert County (MD)
    • Cove View
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cove View
      • Cove View is located in Calvert County (MD)
    • Chesapeake Ranch Estates - Drum Point
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Mackall
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mackall have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mackall
      • Mackall is located in Calvert County (MD)
    • Brianwood
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brianwood
      • Brianwood is located in Calvert County (MD)
    • Broomes Island
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
    • Lusby
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
    • Wallville
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wallville
      • Wallville is located in Calvert County (MD)
    • Cove Point
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cove Point
      • Cove Point is located in Calvert County (MD)
  • Charles County (MD)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Acorn, with the one closest to Acorn listed first.
    • Cobb Island
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cobb Island have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cobb Island
      • Cobb Island is located in Charles County (MD)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cobb Island <1>
    • Rock Point
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rock Point
      • Rock Point is located in Charles County (MD)
    • Mount Victoria
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mount Victoria have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Victoria
      • Mount Victoria is located in Charles County (MD)
    • Morgantown
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Morgantown
      • Morgantown is located in Charles County (MD)
    • Newburg
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Newburg have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Newburg
      • Newburg is located in Charles County (MD)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Newburg <1>
  • Saint Mary's County (MD)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Acorn, with the one closest to Acorn listed first.
    • Piney Point
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Piney Point have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Piney Point
      • Piney Point is located in Saint Mary's County (MD)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Piney Point <1>
    • Tall Timbers
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tall Timbers have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tall Timbers
      • Tall Timbers is located in Saint Mary's County (MD)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Tall Timbers <1>
    • Drayden
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Drayden have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Drayden
      • Drayden is located in Saint Mary's County (MD)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Drayden <1>
    • Valley Lee
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Valley Lee have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Valley Lee
      • Valley Lee is located in Saint Mary's County (MD)
    • Breton Beach
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Breton Beach
      • Breton Beach is located in Saint Mary's County (MD)
    • Coltons Point
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Coltons Point have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coltons Point
      • Coltons Point is located in Saint Mary's County (MD)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Coltons Point <1>
    • Gum Landing
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gum Landing
      • Gum Landing is located in Saint Mary's County (MD)
    • Scotland
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Scotland have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Scotland
      • Scotland is located in Saint Mary's County (MD)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Scotland <1>
    • Callaway
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Callaway have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Callaway
      • Callaway is located in Saint Mary's County (MD)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Callaway <1>
    • Ridge
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ridge
      • Ridge is located in Saint Mary's County (MD)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ridge <1>
    • Saint Marys City
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saint Marys City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saint Marys City
      • Saint Marys City is located in Saint Mary's County (MD)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Saint Marys City <1>
    • Abell
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Abell have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Abell
      • Abell is located in Saint Mary's County (MD)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Abell <1>
    • Avenue
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Avenue have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Avenue
      • Avenue is located in Saint Mary's County (MD)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Avenue <1>

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

Newspapers Published in Acorn ...

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 Acorn.

Although we're unaware of any newspapers that were published in the immediate area of Acorn, 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 Acorn.

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 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 Acorn:

Cemeteries Near Acorn ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Acorn.

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

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

  • Ebenezer Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ebenezer Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ebenezer Cemetery
  • Carmel Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Carmel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Carmel Cemetery
  • Lyells Chapel Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lyells Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lyells Chapel Cemetery
  • Gibeon Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gibeon Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gibeon Cemetery
  • Potomac Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Potomac Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Potomac Cemetery
  • Beulah Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Beulah Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Beulah Cemetery
  • Totuskey Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Totuskey Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Totuskey Cemetery
  • Bailey Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bailey Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bailey Cemetery
  • Burnt House Field Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
  • Lee Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lee Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lee Cemetery
  • Clarksville Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Clarksville Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Clarksville Cemetery
  • St. Johns Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Johns Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Johns Cemetery
  • Continue List   (123 more) ...
    • Cobham Park Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cobham Park Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cobham Park Cemetery
    • Menokin Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Menokin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Menokin Cemetery
    • Jerusalem Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jerusalem Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jerusalem Cemetery

Nearby Communities in 1895 ...

We've built the following list with information that came from an Atlas published by Rand McNally in 1895. The Atlas had details such as the population of the community (which appears to have come from the 1890 Census) and whether there was a post office and/or railroad service available. We also indicate if the community no longer exists and is now historic.<5>

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

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

  • Oldhams
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oldhams have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oldhams
    • Oldhams is located in Westmoreland County
  • Hague
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hague have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hague
    • Hague is located in Westmoreland County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hague <1>
  • Kinsale
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kinsale have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kinsale
    • Kinsale is located in Westmoreland County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Kinsale <1>
  • Lyells
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lyells have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lyells
    • Lyells is located in Richmond County
  • Haynesville
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Haynesville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Haynesville
    • Haynesville is located in Richmond County
  • Tucker Hill
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tucker Hill
    • Tucker Hill is located in Westmoreland County
  • Machodoc
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Machodoc
    • Machodoc is located in Westmoreland County
  • Village
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Village
    • Village is located in Northumberland County
  • Nomini Grove
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nomini Grove
    • Nomini Grove is located in Westmoreland County
  • Lodge
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lodge have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lodge
    • Lodge is located in Northumberland County
  • Warsaw
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
  • Emmerton
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Emmerton have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Emmerton
    • Emmerton is located in Richmond County
  • Continue List   (15 more) ...
    • Lottsburg
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lottsburg have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lottsburg
      • Lottsburg is located in Northumberland County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lottsburg <1>
    • Coles Point
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Coles Point have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coles Point
      • Coles Point is located in Westmoreland County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Coles Point <1>
    • Farmers Fork
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Farmers Fork have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Farmers Fork
      • Farmers Fork is located in Richmond County

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

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

The official website for Westmoreland County: www.co.westmoreland.va.us/

The official website for State of Virginia: https://www.virginia.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<2>The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
<3>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Acorn) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Acorn. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 38.0193, Longitude: -76.6491       In this case, the coordinates for Acorn have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<4>The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.
<5>We use the term 'Historic' broadly and it generally means that the community no longer exists. However, it can also mean that the community might still exist, but was significantly larger or had a more 'official' existence in the past than it does now. Unfortunately our sources of data have proven to be unreliable. If you can provide us with more specific information about Acorn, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.




 

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