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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 Damascus (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 Damascus. 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.

Damascus is located in Washington 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 Washington County: Johnson (TN), Sullivan (TN), Grayson, Russell, Scott & Smyth.

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

  • Washington County     (The home county of Damascus)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Damascus, with the one closest to Damascus listed first.
    • Lodi
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lodi
      • Lodi is located in Washington County
    • Alvarado
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alvarado
      • Alvarado is located in Washington County
    • Friendship
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Friendship have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Friendship
      • Friendship is located in Washington County
    • Green Cove
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Cove
      • Green Cove is located in Washington County
    • Loves Mill
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Loves Mill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Loves Mill
      • Loves Mill is located in Washington County
    • Glade Spring
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
    • Fleet
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
    • Abingdon
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Abingdon have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Abingdon
      • Abingdon is located in Washington County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 7,856 people
    • Green Spring
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Spring
      • Green Spring is located in Washington County
    • Clinchburg
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clinchburg
      • Clinchburg is located in Washington County
    • Glenford
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glenford
      • Glenford is located in Washington County
    • Lowland
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lowland
      • Lowland is located in Washington County
    • Rust Hollow
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rust Hollow
      • Rust Hollow is located in Washington County
  • Bristol City
    • The following are listed by their distance from Damascus, with the one closest to Damascus listed first.
    • Virginia Heights
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Virginia Heights
      • Virginia Heights is located in Bristol City
    • Bristol
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bristol have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bristol
      • Bristol is located in Bristol City
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 17,329 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bristol <2>
  • Grayson County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Damascus, with the one closest to Damascus listed first.
    • Whitetop
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
    • Rugby
      (18 miles [29 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rugby
      • Rugby is located in Grayson County
    • Trout Dale
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the east)
    • Flat Ridge
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Flat Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flat Ridge
      • Flat Ridge is located in Grayson County
    • Mouth-of-Wilson
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the east)
    • Bridle Creek
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bridle Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bridle Creek
      • Bridle Creek is located in Grayson County
  • Russell County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Damascus, with the one closest to Damascus listed first.
    • Elk Garden
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elk Garden have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elk Garden
      • Elk Garden is located in Russell County
    • Lebanon
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lebanon have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lebanon
      • Lebanon is located in Russell County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,184 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lebanon <2>
    • Spring City
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spring City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spring City
      • Spring City is located in Russell County
    • Willow Springs
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Willow Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willow Springs
      • Willow Springs is located in Russell County
    • Honaker
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
    • Dickensonville
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dickensonville
      • Dickensonville is located in Russell County
    • Cleveland
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cleveland
      • Cleveland is located in Russell County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 170 people
    • Fugates Hill
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fugates Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fugates Hill
      • Fugates Hill is located in Russell County
  • Smyth County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Damascus, with the one closest to Damascus listed first.
    • Chilhowie
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chilhowie have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chilhowie
      • Chilhowie is located in Smyth County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,698 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Chilhowie <2>
    • Adwolf
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Adwolf have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Adwolf
      • Adwolf is located in Smyth County
    • Seven Mile Ford
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Seven Mile Ford
      • Seven Mile Ford is located in Smyth County
    • Saltville
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
    • Allison Gap
      (18 miles [29 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Allison Gap
      • Allison Gap is located in Smyth County
    • Cardwell Town
      (18 miles [29 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cardwell Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cardwell Town
      • Cardwell Town is located in Smyth County
    • Marion
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marion have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marion
      • Marion is located in Smyth County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 5,555 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Marion <2>
    • Broadford
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Broadford
      • Broadford is located in Smyth County
    • Mount Carmel
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Carmel
      • Mount Carmel is located in Smyth County
    • Sugar Grove
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sugar Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sugar Grove
      • Sugar Grove is located in Smyth County
    • Atkins
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Atkins have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Atkins
      • Atkins is located in Smyth County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Atkins <2>
  • Tazewell County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Damascus, with the one closest to Damascus listed first.
    • Claypool Hill
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Claypool Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Claypool Hill
      • Claypool Hill is located in Tazewell County
    • Steeleburg
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Steeleburg
      • Steeleburg is located in Tazewell County
    • Asberrys
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Asberrys have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Asberrys
      • Asberrys is located in Tazewell County
    • Pounding Mill
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the north)
  • Alleghany County (NC)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Damascus, with the one closest to Damascus listed first.
    • Topia
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Topia
      • Topia is located in Alleghany County (NC)
    • Piney Creek
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Piney Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Piney Creek
      • Piney Creek is located in Alleghany County (NC)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Piney Creek <2>
    • Scottville
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Scottville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Scottville
      • Scottville is located in Alleghany County (NC)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Scottville <2>
  • Ashe County (NC)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Damascus, with the one closest to Damascus listed first.
    • Grayson
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grayson have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grayson
      • Grayson is located in Ashe County (NC)
    • Apple Grove
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Apple Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Apple Grove
      • Apple Grove is located in Ashe County (NC)
    • Roten
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Roten have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roten
      • Roten is located in Ashe County (NC)
    • Ashland
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ashland
      • Ashland is located in Ashe County (NC)
    • Comet
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Comet
      • Comet is located in Ashe County (NC)
    • Creston
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Lansing
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Helton
      (18 miles [29 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Helton
      • Helton is located in Ashe County (NC)
    • Warrensville
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Warrensville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Warrensville
      • Warrensville is located in Ashe County (NC)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Warrensville <2>
    • Grassy Creek
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grassy Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grassy Creek
      • Grassy Creek is located in Ashe County (NC)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Grassy Creek <2>
    • Jefferson
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Crumpler
      (23 miles [37 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crumpler have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crumpler
      • Crumpler is located in Ashe County (NC)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Crumpler <2>
    • Weavers Ford
      (23 miles [37 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Weavers Ford
      • Weavers Ford is located in Ashe County (NC)
  • Avery County (NC)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Damascus, with the one closest to Damascus listed first.
    • Mount Gilead
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mount Gilead have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Gilead
      • Mount Gilead is located in Avery County (NC)
    • Whaley
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whaley
      • Whaley is located in Avery County (NC)
    • Beech Mountain
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Beech Mountain have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beech Mountain
      • Beech Mountain is located in Avery County (NC)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 320 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Beech Mountain <2>
  • Watauga County (NC)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Damascus, with the one closest to Damascus listed first.
    • Zionville
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the south)
    • Mabel
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mabel
      • Mabel is located in Watauga County (NC)
    • Sugar Grove
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sugar Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sugar Grove
      • Sugar Grove is located in Watauga County (NC)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sugar Grove <2>
    • Vilas
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vilas have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vilas
      • Vilas is located in Watauga County (NC)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Vilas <2>
    • Moretz
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Moretz have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Moretz
      • Moretz is located in Watauga County (NC)
    • Sands
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sands have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sands
      • Sands is located in Watauga County (NC)
    • Rominger
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rominger
      • Rominger is located in Watauga County (NC)
    • Boone
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Boone have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Boone
      • Boone is located in Watauga County (NC)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 20,003 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Boone <2>
    • Valle Crucis
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Valle Crucis have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Valle Crucis
      • Valle Crucis is located in Watauga County (NC)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Valle Crucis <2>
    • Matney
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Matney
      • Matney is located in Watauga County (NC)
    • Rutherwood
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rutherwood
      • Rutherwood is located in Watauga County (NC)
    • Deep Gap
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Laxon
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Laxon
      • Laxon is located in Watauga County (NC)
  • Carter County (TN)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Damascus, with the one closest to Damascus listed first.
    • Buladeen
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buladeen
      • Buladeen is located in Carter County (TN)
      • Former names for Buladeen:
      • Colesville
      • Magnetic
    • Hunter
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hunter have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunter
      • Hunter is located in Carter County (TN)
    • Biltmore
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Biltmore
      • Biltmore is located in Carter County (TN)
    • Elizabethton
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest)
  • Johnson County (TN)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Damascus, with the one closest to Damascus listed first.
    • Shingletown
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shingletown
      • Shingletown is located in Johnson County (TN)
    • Fuller
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fuller
      • Fuller is located in Johnson County (TN)
    • Mountain City
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
    • Dowell ‑ Historic
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dowell have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dowell
      • Dowell is located in Johnson County (TN)
      • Estimated population in 2014: 364 people
    • Winchester
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Winchester have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Winchester
      • Winchester is located in Johnson County (TN)
      • Estimated population in 2014: 8,547 people
    • Trade
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Trade
      • Trade is located in Johnson County (TN)
      • Estimated population in 2014: 1,441 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Trade <2>
    • Butler
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southwest)
    • Norris
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Norris have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Norris
      • Norris is located in Johnson County (TN)
      • Estimated population in 2014: 1,652 people
  • Sullivan County (TN)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Damascus, with the one closest to Damascus listed first.
    • Forest Hills
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Hills
      • Forest Hills is located in Sullivan County (TN)
    • Hunter Hills
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hunter Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunter Hills
      • Hunter Hills is located in Sullivan County (TN)
      • Population from the 2010 Census: 1,854 people
    • Ruthton
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ruthton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ruthton
      • Ruthton is located in Sullivan County (TN)
    • Bristol
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bristol
      • Bristol is located in Sullivan County (TN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 27,142 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bristol <2>
    • Cedar Grove
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Grove
      • Cedar Grove is located in Sullivan County (TN)
    • Collingwood
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Collingwood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Collingwood
      • Collingwood is located in Sullivan County (TN)
      • Estimated population in 2014: 48,655 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Collingwood <2>
    • Walnut Hill
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Walnut Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Walnut Hill
      • Walnut Hill is located in Sullivan County (TN)
    • Bluff City
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bluff City
      • Bluff City is located in Sullivan County (TN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,672 people
      • Former name for Bluff City:
      • Zollicoffer
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bluff City <2>
    • Cross
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cross
      • Cross is located in Sullivan County (TN)
      • Estimated population in 2014: 11,330 people
    • Childress
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Childress have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Childress
      • Childress is located in Sullivan County (TN)
    • Galloway Mill
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Galloway Mill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Galloway Mill
      • Galloway Mill is located in Sullivan County (TN)
      • Estimated population in 2014: 665 people
    • Beechnut City
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Beechnut City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beechnut City
      • Beechnut City is located in Sullivan County (TN)
    • Blountville
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Blountville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blountville
      • Blountville is located in Sullivan County (TN)
      • Population from the 2010 Census: 3,074 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Blountville <2>

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

Newspapers Published in the Vicinity of Damascus ...

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 36 newspapers that have been published in the area around Damascus.

We have organized these newspapers into two lists:

  • A Local Newspaper List - focusing on the papers published in the immediate area of Damascus. There are actually two parts to this list - papers printed in the immediate area of Damascus and those printed in the larger area surrounding Damascus.
  • An Extended Newspaper List - a longer list, sorted by paper name and containing those papers published within 17 miles [27.4 km]<3> of Damascus.

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 either 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 Damascus:

Cemeteries Near Damascus ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Damascus.

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

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

  • Damascus Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Damascus Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Damascus Cemetery
  • Oak Hill Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • 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
  • Roe Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Roe Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Roe Cemetery
  • Dunn Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
  • Matron Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Matron Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Matron Cemetery
  • Gentry Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gentry Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gentry Cemetery
  • Sutherland Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sutherland Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sutherland Cemetery
  • Lewis Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lewis Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lewis Cemetery
  • Pleasant View Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pleasant View Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pleasant View Cemetery
  • Ketchum Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ketchum Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ketchum Cemetery
  • Moore Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Moore Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Moore Cemetery
  • Bethel Presbyterian Church Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
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    • Denton Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Denton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Denton Cemetery
    • Denton Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Denton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Denton Cemetery
    • Wills Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wills Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wills 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>

The Rand McNally Atlas shows that in 1895, Damascus had a post office and no railroad service. In 2020, Damascus had a population of 775 people.

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

  • Laurel Bloomery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Laurel Bloomery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Laurel Bloomery
    • Laurel Bloomery is located in Johnson County (TN)
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Laurel Bloomery <2>
  • Osceola
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Osceola have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Osceola
    • Osceola is located in Washington County
  • Lodi
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lodi
    • Lodi is located in Washington County
  • Silver Lake
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Silver Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Silver Lake
    • Silver Lake is located in Johnson County (TN)
  • Friendship
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Friendship have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Friendship
    • Friendship is located in Washington County
  • Grayson
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grayson have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grayson
    • Grayson is located in Ashe County (NC)
  • Green Cove
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Cove
    • Green Cove is located in Washington County
  • Meadowview
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadowview have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadowview
    • Meadowview is located in Washington County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Meadowview <2>
  • Whitetop
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
  • Loves Mill
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Loves Mill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Loves Mill
    • Loves Mill is located in Washington County
  • Emory
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Emory have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Emory
    • Emory is located in Washington County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Emory <2>
  • Mountain City
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
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    • Glade Spring
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
    • Shortsville
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shortsville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shortsville
      • Shortsville is located in Washington County
    • Abingdon
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Abingdon have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Abingdon
      • Abingdon is located in Washington County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 7,856 people

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

The official website for Damascus: www.damascus.org/

The official website for Washington County: www.washcova.com/

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 things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Damascus) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Damascus. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 36.6328, Longitude: -81.7888       In this case, the coordinates for Damascus 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 Damascus, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.




 

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