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Introduction ...

We have a couple of goals for our Gazetteer:

  • That it be a tool which helps us with planning our trips.
  • We're trying to shape our Gazetteer as a tool to help us understand the community in which our ancestors lived, the community that was part of their daily lives.
  • On our trips, we try to visit those places where our ancestors left their footprints.

By learning about Alpha (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 Alpha. 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 southwest 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 south.

So when searching for records, we had our best success by looking in neighboring counties instead of the county in which they lived:  their home county contained property and probate records; the county to the west contained birth and death records; the county to the south contained their burial records. If we hadn't included the neighboring counties, we would have missed many valuable sources of information.

If you're in a similar situation, we hope that the following information helps.

Alpha is located in Buckingham 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 Buckingham County: Albemarle, Appomattox, Cumberland, Fluvanna, Nelson & Prince Edward.

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

  • Buckingham County     (The home county of Alpha)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Alpha, with the one closest to Alpha listed first.
    • Gravel Hill
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gravel Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gravel Hill
      • Gravel Hill is located in Buckingham County
    • Gold Hill
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gold Hill
      • Gold Hill is located in Buckingham County
    • Dillwyn
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dillwyn have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dillwyn
      • Dillwyn is located in Buckingham County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 441 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Dillwyn <2>
    • Buckingham
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Enonville
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Enonville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Enonville
      • Enonville is located in Buckingham County
    • Bridgeport
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bridgeport have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bridgeport
      • Bridgeport is located in Buckingham County
    • Alcoma
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alcoma
      • Alcoma is located in Buckingham County
    • Mount Vinco
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mount Vinco have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Vinco
      • Mount Vinco is located in Buckingham County
    • Centenary
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Centenary
      • Centenary is located in Buckingham County
    • Glenmore
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glenmore have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glenmore
      • Glenmore is located in Buckingham County
    • Curdsville
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Curdsville
      • Curdsville is located in Buckingham County
    • Andersonville
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Andersonville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Andersonville
      • Andersonville is located in Buckingham County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Andersonville <2>
    • Axtell
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Axtell
      • Axtell is located in Buckingham County
  • Albemarle County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Alpha, with the one closest to Alpha listed first.
    • Warren
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Warren have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Warren
      • Warren is located in Albemarle County
    • Scottsville
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Scottsville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Scottsville
      • Scottsville is located in Albemarle County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 625 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Scottsville <2>
    • Porters
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Porters
      • Porters is located in Albemarle County
    • Keene
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the north)
    • Alberene
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alberene
      • Alberene is located in Albemarle County
    • Covesville
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Covesville
      • Covesville is located in Albemarle County
    • North Garden
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Rose Hill
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rose Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rose Hill
      • Rose Hill is located in Albemarle County
    • Simeon
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Simeon
      • Simeon is located in Albemarle County
    • Shadwell
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shadwell
      • Shadwell is located in Albemarle County
    • Keswick
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the north)
  • Amelia County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Alpha, with the one closest to Alpha listed first.
    • Paineville
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paineville
      • Paineville is located in Amelia County
    • Amelia Court House
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Masons Corner
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Masons Corner
      • Masons Corner is located in Amelia County
  • Amherst County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Alpha, with the one closest to Alpha listed first.
    • Walkers Ford
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Walkers Ford have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Walkers Ford
      • Walkers Ford is located in Amherst County
    • New Glasgow
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Glasgow have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Glasgow
      • New Glasgow is located in Amherst County
  • Appomattox County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Alpha, with the one closest to Alpha listed first.
    • Bent Creek
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bent Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bent Creek
      • Bent Creek is located in Appomattox County
    • Evergreen
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Evergreen have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Evergreen
      • Evergreen is located in Appomattox County
    • Pamplin City
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Appomattox
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Beckham
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beckham
      • Beckham is located in Appomattox County
  • Charlottesville City
    • The following are listed by their distance from Alpha, with the one closest to Alpha listed first.
    • Belmont
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Belmont
      • Belmont is located in Charlottesville City
    • Charlottesville
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the north)
  • Cumberland County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Alpha, with the one closest to Alpha listed first.
    • Trents Mill
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Trents Mill
      • Trents Mill is located in Cumberland County
    • Trenton Mills
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Trenton Mills have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Trenton Mills
      • Trenton Mills is located in Cumberland County
    • Cumberland
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Guinea Mills
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Guinea Mills
      • Guinea Mills is located in Cumberland County
    • Lakeside Village
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lakeside Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lakeside Village
      • Lakeside Village is located in Cumberland County
    • Cotton Town
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cotton Town
      • Cotton Town is located in Cumberland County
    • Clinton
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clinton
      • Clinton is located in Cumberland County
  • Fluvanna County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Alpha, with the one closest to Alpha listed first.
    • Nicholas
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Nicholas have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nicholas
      • Nicholas is located in Fluvanna County
    • Weber City
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Fork Union
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
    • Columbia
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)
    • Lake Monticello
      (23 miles [37 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake Monticello have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Monticello
      • Lake Monticello is located in Fluvanna County
    • Kents Store
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kents Store
      • Kents Store is located in Fluvanna County
  • Goochland County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Alpha, with the one closest to Alpha listed first.
    • Fife
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fife have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fife
      • Fife is located in Goochland County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Fife <2>
    • Caledonia
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Caledonia have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Caledonia
      • Caledonia is located in Goochland County
    • Enon
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Enon have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Enon
      • Enon is located in Goochland County
    • Hadensville
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
    • Goochland
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
    • Maidens
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
    • Sandy Hook
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandy Hook
      • Sandy Hook is located in Goochland County
  • Nelson County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Alpha, with the one closest to Alpha listed first.
    • Warminster
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Warminster have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Warminster
      • Warminster is located in Nelson County
    • Rockfish
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rockfish
      • Rockfish is located in Nelson County
    • Gladstone
      (23 miles [37 km] to the west)
    • Faber
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest)
    • Buffalo Springs
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Buffalo Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buffalo Springs
      • Buffalo Springs is located in Nelson County
    • Shipman
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shipman
      • Shipman is located in Nelson County
    • Adial
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Adial
      • Adial is located in Nelson County
    • Old Myndus
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Old Myndus
      • Old Myndus is located in Nelson County
    • Colleen
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Colleen
      • Colleen is located in Nelson County
  • Nottoway County
    • Burkeville
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Burkeville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burkeville
      • Burkeville is located in Nottoway County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 398 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Burkeville <2>
  • Powhatan County
    • Beaumont
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beaumont
      • Beaumont is located in Powhatan County
  • Prince Edward County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Alpha, with the one closest to Alpha listed first.
    • Farmville
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Farmville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Farmville
      • Farmville is located in Prince Edward County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 7,842 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Farmville <2>
    • Tuggle
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tuggle
      • Tuggle is located in Prince Edward County
    • Blake Village
      (23 miles [37 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Blake Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blake Village
      • Blake Village is located in Prince Edward County
    • Hampden - Sydney
      (23 miles [37 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hampden - Sydney have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hampden - Sydney
      • Hampden - Sydney is located in Prince Edward County
    • Five Forks
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Five Forks
      • Five Forks is located in Prince Edward County
    • Darlington Heights
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Darlington Heights
      • Darlington Heights is located in Prince Edward County

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

Newspapers Published in Alpha ...

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 43 newspapers that have been published in the area around Alpha.

Although we're unaware of any newspapers that were published in the immediate area of Alpha, there are papers which were published within 20 miles [32.2 km]<3>. A list of those papers, sorted by paper name, can be found on the Extended Newspaper List for Alpha.

Websites to Help With Your Genealogy Research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we first visit 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 Alpha:

Cemeteries Near Alpha ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Alpha.

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

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

  • Wade Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wade Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wade Cemetery
  • Rocky Mount Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rocky Mount Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rocky Mount Cemetery
  • Thomas Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Thomas Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Thomas Cemetery
  • Whitlock Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Whitlock Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Whitlock Cemetery
  • Allen Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Allen Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Allen Cemetery
  • Shepherd Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
  • Newton Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Newton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Newton Cemetery
  • Cornerstone Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cornerstone Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cornerstone Cemetery
  • Buckingham Baptist Church Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
  • Hanes Chapel Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for the Hanes Chapel Cemetery. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hanes Chapel Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2296266 <4>
  • Branch Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Branch Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Branch Cemetery
  • New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
  • Continue List   (167 more) ...
    • Mourning Valley Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mourning Valley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mourning Valley Cemetery
    • Ayers Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ayers Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ayers Cemetery
    • Bethlehem Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bethlehem Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bethlehem Cemetery

Nearby Communities in 1895 ...

We've built the following list with information that came from an Atlas published by Rand McNally in 1895. The Atlas had details such as the population of the community (which appears to have come from the 1890 Census) and whether there was a post office and/or railroad service available. We also indicate if the community no longer exists and is now historic.<6>

The Rand McNally Atlas shows that in 1895, Alpha had a post office and no railroad service.

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

  • Gravel Hill
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gravel Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gravel Hill
    • Gravel Hill is located in Buckingham County
  • Dillwyn
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dillwyn have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dillwyn
    • Dillwyn is located in Buckingham County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 441 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Dillwyn <2>
  • Gold Hill
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gold Hill
    • Gold Hill is located in Buckingham County
  • Eldridge Mill
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eldridge Mill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eldridge Mill
    • Eldridge Mill is located in Buckingham County
  • Allenslevel
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Allenslevel have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Allenslevel
    • Allenslevel is located in Buckingham County
  • Enonville
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Enonville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Enonville
    • Enonville is located in Buckingham County
  • Lawford
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lawford have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lawford
    • Lawford is located in Buckingham County
  • Arvonia
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Arvonia have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arvonia
    • Arvonia is located in Buckingham County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Arvonia <2>
  • Tally ‑ Historic
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tally have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tally
    • Tally is located in Cumberland County
  • Bridgeport
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bridgeport have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bridgeport
    • Bridgeport is located in Buckingham County
  • Mount Vinco
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mount Vinco have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Vinco
    • Mount Vinco is located in Buckingham County
  • Trenton Mills
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Trenton Mills have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Trenton Mills
    • Trenton Mills is located in Cumberland County
  • Continue List   (16 more) ...
    • Gilliamsville
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gilliamsville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gilliamsville
      • Gilliamsville is located in Buckingham County
    • Centenary
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Centenary
      • Centenary is located in Buckingham County
    • New Canton
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Canton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Canton
      • New Canton is located in Buckingham County

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

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

The official website for State of Virginia: https://www.virginia.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 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Alpha) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Alpha. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 37.5829, Longitude: -78.4172       In this case, the coordinates for Alpha 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>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.
<6>We use the term 'Historic' broadly and it generally means that the community no longer exists. However, it can also mean that the community might still exist, but was significantly larger or had a more 'official' existence in the past than it does now. Unfortunately our sources of data have proven to be unreliable. If you can provide us with more specific information about Alpha, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.









 

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