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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 Ashby (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 Ashby. 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 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.

Ashby is located in Cumberland 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 Cumberland County: Amelia, Buckingham, Fluvanna, Goochland, Powhatan & Prince Edward.

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

  • Cumberland County     (The home county of Ashby)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Ashby, with the one closest to Ashby listed first.
    • Clinton
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clinton
      • Clinton is located in Cumberland County
    • Trenton Mills
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • 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
    • Lakeside Village
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • 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
    • Cumberland
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Trents Mill
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Trents Mill
      • Trents Mill is located in Cumberland County
    • Guinea Mills
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Guinea Mills
      • Guinea Mills is located in Cumberland County
    • Cotton Town
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cotton Town
      • Cotton Town is located in Cumberland County
  • Albemarle County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Ashby, with the one closest to Ashby listed first.
    • Scottsville
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northwest)
      • 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>
    • Warren
      (24 miles [38.6 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
    • Keene
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)
    • Porters
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Porters
      • Porters is located in Albemarle County
  • Amelia County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Ashby, with the one closest to Ashby listed first.
    • Paineville
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paineville
      • Paineville is located in Amelia County
    • Masons Corner
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Masons Corner
      • Masons Corner is located in Amelia County
    • Amelia Court House
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)
    • Earls
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Earls have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Earls
      • Earls is located in Amelia County
  • Buckingham County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Ashby, with the one closest to Ashby listed first.
    • Gravel Hill
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
      • 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
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gold Hill
      • Gold Hill is located in Buckingham County
    • Bridgeport
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
      • 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
    • Dillwyn
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
      • 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>
    • Curdsville
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Curdsville
      • Curdsville is located in Buckingham County
    • Enonville
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)
      • 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
    • Centenary
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Centenary
      • Centenary is located in Buckingham County
    • Buckingham
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the west)
    • Alcoma
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alcoma
      • Alcoma is located in Buckingham County
    • Andersonville
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the west)
      • 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>
    • Glenmore
      (23 miles [37 km] to the west)
      • 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
    • Mount Vinco
      (23 miles [37 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
  • Chesterfield County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Ashby, with the one closest to Ashby listed first.
    • Otterdale
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Otterdale
      • Otterdale is located in Chesterfield County
    • Midlothian
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
    • Winterpock
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Winterpock
      • Winterpock is located in Chesterfield County
  • Fluvanna County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Ashby, with the one closest to Ashby listed first.
    • Columbia
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
    • Fork Union
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
    • Weber City
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Kents Store
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kents Store
      • Kents Store is located in Fluvanna County
    • Nicholas
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest)
      • 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
    • Lake Monticello
      (25 miles [40.2 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
  • Goochland County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Ashby, with the one closest to Ashby listed first.
    • Fife
      (13 miles [20.9 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>
    • Enon
      (15 miles [24.1 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
    • Maidens
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)
    • Caledonia
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
      • 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
    • Goochland
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Sandy Hook
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandy Hook
      • Sandy Hook is located in Goochland County
    • Hadensville
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)
  • Hanover County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Ashby, with the one closest to Ashby listed first.
    • Vontay
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vontay
      • Vontay is located in Hanover County
    • Rockville
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the east)
    • Casco
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Casco have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Casco
      • Casco is located in Hanover County
  • Henrico County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Ashby, with the one closest to Ashby listed first.
    • Lorraine
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lorraine
      • Lorraine is located in Henrico County
    • Tuckahoe Village
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tuckahoe Village
      • Tuckahoe Village is located in Henrico County
  • Louisa County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Ashby, with the one closest to Ashby listed first.
    • Willowbrook
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willowbrook
      • Willowbrook is located in Louisa County
    • Bells Crossroads
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bells Crossroads have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bells Crossroads
      • Bells Crossroads is located in Louisa County
    • Jackson
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jackson have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jackson
      • Jackson is located in Louisa County
    • Cuckoo
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cuckoo
      • Cuckoo is located in Louisa County
    • Medlock
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Medlock have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Medlock
      • Medlock is located in Louisa County
  • Nelson County
    • Warminster
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the west)
      • 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
  • Nottoway County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Ashby, with the one closest to Ashby listed first.
    • Burkeville
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the south)
      • 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>
    • Crewe
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crewe have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crewe
      • Crewe is located in Nottoway County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,116 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Crewe <2>
    • Spainville
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spainville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spainville
      • Spainville is located in Nottoway County
  • Powhatan County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Ashby, with the one closest to Ashby listed first.
    • Beaumont
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beaumont
      • Beaumont is located in Powhatan County
    • Pilkinton
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pilkinton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pilkinton
      • Pilkinton is located in Powhatan County
    • Huguenot
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Huguenot have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Huguenot
      • Huguenot is located in Powhatan County
  • Prince Edward County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Ashby, with the one closest to Ashby listed first.
    • Farmville
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest)
      • 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
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tuggle
      • Tuggle is located in Prince Edward County
    • Hampden - Sydney
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest)
      • 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
    • Blake Village
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest)
      • 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

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

Newspapers Published in Ashby ...

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 15 newspapers that have been published in the area around Ashby.

Although we're unaware of any newspapers that were published in the immediate area of Ashby, there are papers which were published within 19 miles [30.6 km]<3>. A list of those papers, sorted by paper name, can be found on the Extended Newspaper List for Ashby.

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 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 Ashby:

Cemeteries Near Ashby ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Ashby.

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

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

  • Meador Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Meador Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Meador Cemetery
  • Oak Grove Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Oak Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oak Grove Cemetery
  • Taylor Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Taylor Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Taylor Cemetery
  • Jenkins Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jenkins Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jenkins Cemetery
  • Thomas Chapel Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Thomas Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Thomas Chapel Cemetery
  • Mt. Calvary Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Calvary Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Calvary Cemetery
  • Bethlehem Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • 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
  • Cochran Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cochran Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cochran Cemetery
  • Hendricks Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hendricks Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hendricks Cemetery
  • Hill Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hill Cemetery
  • Grove Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Grove Cemetery
  • Cartersville Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cartersville Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cartersville Cemetery
  • Continue List   (167 more) ...
    • Harrison Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Harrison Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Harrison Cemetery
    • Oak Hill Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Oak Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oak Hill Cemetery
    • Little Fork Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Little Fork Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Little Fork 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.<4>

The Rand McNally Atlas shows that Ashby had a population of 19 people in 1895 with a post office and no railroad service.

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

  • Oak Forest
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oak Forest have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Forest
    • Oak Forest is located in Cumberland County
  • Clinton
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clinton
    • Clinton is located in Cumberland County
  • Tally ‑ Historic
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • 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
  • Bush Park ‑ Historic
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bush Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bush Park
    • Bush Park is located in Cumberland County
  • Trenton Mills
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • 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
  • Sunny Side
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunny Side have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunny Side
    • Sunny Side is located in Cumberland County
  • Trenholm
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Trenholm have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Trenholm
    • Trenholm is located in Powhatan County
  • Lawford
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • 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
  • Tobaccoville
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tobaccoville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tobaccoville
    • Tobaccoville is located in Powhatan County
  • Gilliamsville
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • 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
  • Boswell ‑ Historic
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Boswell have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Boswell
    • Boswell is located in Cumberland County
  • Ballsville
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ballsville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ballsville
    • Ballsville is located in Powhatan County
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    • Stokes ‑ Historic
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stokes have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stokes
      • Stokes is located in Goochland County
    • Pemberton
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pemberton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pemberton
      • Pemberton is located in Goochland County
    • McRae
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for McRae have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McRae
      • McRae is located in Cumberland County

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

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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 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Ashby) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Ashby. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 37.5776, Longitude: -78.1750       In this case, the coordinates for Ashby 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 Ashby, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.




 

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