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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 Comer (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 Comer. 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 doctors 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.

Comer is located in Barbour County.

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

The following counties adjoin and form the boundaries of Barbour County: Bullock, Dale, Henry, Pike, Russell, Clay (GA), Quitman (GA) & Stewart (GA).

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

  • Barbour County     (The home county of Comer)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Comer, with the one closest to Comer listed first.
    • Spring Hill
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spring Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spring Hill
      • Spring Hill is located in Barbour County
    • Hawkinsville
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hawkinsville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hawkinsville
      • Hawkinsville is located in Barbour County
    • Clayton
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
    • Big Eddy ‑ Historic
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Big Eddy have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Big Eddy
      • Big Eddy is located in Barbour County
    • Eufaula
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Bakerhill
      (18 miles [29 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bakerhill
      • Bakerhill is located in Barbour County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 229 people
    • Louisville
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Louisville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Louisville
      • Louisville is located in Barbour County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 457 people
    • Blue Springs
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blue Springs
      • Blue Springs is located in Barbour County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 86 people
    • Clio
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clio
      • Clio is located in Barbour County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,268 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Clio <2>
    • Elamville
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elamville
      • Elamville is located in Barbour County
  • Bullock County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Comer, with the one closest to Comer listed first.
    • Midway
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Midway
      • Midway is located in Bullock County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 457 people
    • Three Notch
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Three Notch have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Three Notch
      • Three Notch is located in Bullock County
    • Pine Grove
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pine Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pine Grove
      • Pine Grove is located in Bullock County
    • Smuteye
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Smuteye
      • Smuteye is located in Bullock County
    • Perote
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Perote have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Perote
      • Perote is located in Bullock County
    • Union Springs
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the west)
    • Inverness
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Inverness have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Inverness
      • Inverness is located in Bullock County
    • Postoak
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Postoak
      • Postoak is located in Bullock County
  • Dale County
    • Clopton
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clopton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clopton
      • Clopton is located in Dale County
  • Henry County
    • Screamer
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Screamer
      • Screamer is located in Henry County
  • Lee County
    • Marvyn
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marvyn have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marvyn
      • Marvyn is located in Lee County
  • Macon County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Comer, with the one closest to Comer listed first.
    • Armstrong
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Armstrong have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Armstrong
      • Armstrong is located in Macon County
    • Fort Davis
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fort Davis have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fort Davis
      • Fort Davis is located in Macon County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Fort Davis <2>
    • Society Hill
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Society Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Society Hill
      • Society Hill is located in Macon County
  • Pike County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Comer, with the one closest to Comer listed first.
    • Saco
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saco have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saco
      • Saco is located in Pike County
    • Buckhorn
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Buckhorn have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buckhorn
      • Buckhorn is located in Pike County
    • Linwood
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Linwood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Linwood
      • Linwood is located in Pike County
    • Banks
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Banks have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Banks
      • Banks is located in Pike County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 168 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Banks <2>
  • Russell County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Comer, with the one closest to Comer listed first.
    • Glenville
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glenville
      • Glenville is located in Russell County
    • Hurtsboro
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hurtsboro
      • Hurtsboro is located in Russell County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 597 people
    • Pittsview
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pittsview have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pittsview
      • Pittsview is located in Russell County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Pittsview <2>
    • Hatchechubbee
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hatchechubbee
      • Hatchechubbee is located in Russell County
    • Jernigan
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jernigan have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jernigan
      • Jernigan is located in Russell County
    • Cottonton
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cottonton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cottonton
      • Cottonton is located in Russell County
    • Seale
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Seale have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Seale
      • Seale is located in Russell County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Seale <2>
    • Loflin
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Loflin have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Loflin
      • Loflin is located in Russell County
    • Holy Trinity
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holy Trinity have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holy Trinity
      • Holy Trinity is located in Russell County
    • Oswichee
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oswichee have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oswichee
      • Oswichee is located in Russell County
    • Hugley
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hugley
      • Hugley is located in Russell County
    • Fort Mitchell
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast)
  • Quitman County (GA)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Comer, with the one closest to Comer listed first.
    • Georgetown
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Georgetown
      • Georgetown is located in Quitman County (GA)
    • Hatcher
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hatcher have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hatcher
      • Hatcher is located in Quitman County (GA)
    • Morris
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Morris have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Morris
      • Morris is located in Quitman County (GA)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Morris <2>
  • Stewart County (GA)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Comer, with the one closest to Comer listed first.
    • Florence
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Florence
      • Florence is located in Stewart County (GA)
    • Omaha
      (23 miles [37 km] to the east)
    • Sanford
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sanford have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sanford
      • Sanford is located in Stewart County (GA)
      • Estimated population in 2019: 159 people

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

Newspapers Published in Comer ...

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 68 newspapers that have been published in the area around Comer.

Although we're unaware of any newspapers that were published in the immediate area of Comer, there are papers which were published within 26 miles [41.8 km]<3>. A list of those papers, sorted by paper name, can be found on the Extended Newspaper List for Comer.

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 helpful websites offer the information directly or else point to where you can find it. Their information is open to everyone.

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

Cemeteries Near Comer ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Comer.

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

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

  • Friendship Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Friendship Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Friendship Cemetery
  • Spring Hill UMC Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
  • Seay Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Seay Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Seay Cemetery
  • Academy Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Academy Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Academy Cemetery
  • Ramah Baptist Church Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
  • Jacksonville Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jacksonville Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jacksonville Cemetery
  • Blair Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Blair Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Blair Cemetery
  • Oak Grove Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • 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
  • Perkins - Evans Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Perkins - Evans Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Perkins - Evans Cemetery
  • Midway Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Midway Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Midway Cemetery
  • Lewis Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
    • 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
  • Mt. Andrew Cemetery
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Andrew Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Andrew Cemetery
  • Continue List   (240 more) ...
    • Mt. Olive Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Olive Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Olive Cemetery
    • Beauchamp Family Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Beauchamp Family Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Beauchamp Family Cemetery
    • Jones Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jones Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jones Cemetery

Nearby Communities in 1895 ...

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

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

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

  • Batesville
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Batesville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Batesville
    • Batesville is located in Barbour County
  • Midway
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Midway
    • Midway is located in Bullock County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 457 people
  • Mount Andrew
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mount Andrew have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Andrew
    • Mount Andrew is located in Barbour County
  • White Oak
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for White Oak have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for White Oak
    • White Oak is located in Barbour County
  • Hawkinsville
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hawkinsville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hawkinsville
    • Hawkinsville is located in Barbour County
  • Enon
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
    • 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 Bullock County
  • Clayton
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
  • Howe
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Howe have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Howe
    • Howe is located in Barbour County
  • Three Notch
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Three Notch have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Three Notch
    • Three Notch is located in Bullock County
  • Pine Grove
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pine Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pine Grove
    • Pine Grove is located in Bullock County
  • Glenville
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glenville
    • Glenville is located in Russell County
  • Cotton Hill
    (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cotton Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cotton Hill
    • Cotton Hill is located in Barbour County
  • Continue List   (13 more) ...
    • Guerryton
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Guerryton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Guerryton
      • Guerryton is located in Bullock County
    • Hurtsboro
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hurtsboro
      • Hurtsboro is located in Russell County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 597 people
    • Tullis
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tullis have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tullis
      • Tullis is located in Barbour County

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

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

The official website for State of Alabama: https://www.alabama.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' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Comer) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Comer. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 32.0324, Longitude: -85.3833    
<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 Comer, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.




 

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