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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 Osborn (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 Osborn. 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.

Name Variations for Osborn ...

When searching records, keep in mind that names and their spelling can change over time. Our sources include documents like maps, railroad schedules, Travel, Express and Shipping Guides. Many of these documents date from the 1800's and it's common to find spelling differences.

Although we can't give a definitive list, hopefully the following will give you a feel for the variations that might have occurred.

Another variation: Osborne.

If you have information about these names (such as the reason for the change, date of change, the origin of the name), please Contact Us.

Neighboring Counties ...

When searching for family records, we have frequently made the mistake of not checking the neighboring counties.

For example, we have great-grandparents who lived in the southwest corner of their home county. During their lives, most hospitals were in the next county to the west. Almost all of the nearby churches and cemeteries were in the county to the south.

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

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

Osborn is located in Perry 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 Perry County: Bibb, Chilton, Dallas, Hale & Marengo.

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

  • Perry County     (The home county of Osborn)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Osborn, with the one closest to Osborn listed first.
    • Sprott
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sprott
      • Sprott is located in Perry County
    • Bethlehem
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bethlehem
      • Bethlehem is located in Perry County
    • Oakmulgee
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oakmulgee
      • Oakmulgee is located in Perry County
    • Jericho
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Jericho. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jericho
      • Jericho is located in Perry County
    • Suttle
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Suttle
      • Suttle is located in Perry County
    • Marion
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
    • Augustin
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Augustin. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Augustin
      • Augustin is located in Perry County
    • Morgan Springs
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Morgan Springs. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Morgan Springs
      • Morgan Springs is located in Perry County
    • Brush Creek
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Brush Creek. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brush Creek
      • Brush Creek is located in Perry County
    • Ellawhite
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Ellawhite. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ellawhite
      • Ellawhite is located in Perry County
    • Uniontown
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest)
    • The Village
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for The Village have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for The Village
      • The Village is located in Perry County
    • Freetown
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Freetown
      • Freetown is located in Perry County
  • Autauga County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Osborn, with the one closest to Osborn listed first.
    • Vine Hill
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Vine Hill. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vine Hill
      • Vine Hill is located in Autauga County
    • Jones
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jones
      • Jones is located in Autauga County
    • Fremont
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fremont
      • Fremont is located in Autauga County
    • Statesville
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Statesville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Statesville
      • Statesville is located in Autauga County
    • Billingsley
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the east)
    • Haynes
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Haynes. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Haynes
      • Haynes is located in Autauga County
    • Independence
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Independence. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Independence
      • Independence is located in Autauga County
  • Bibb County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Osborn, with the one closest to Osborn listed first.
    • Active
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Active. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Active
      • Active is located in Bibb County
    • Lawley
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lawley
      • Lawley is located in Bibb County
    • Brent
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
    • Centreville
      (18 miles [29 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Centreville
      • Centreville is located in Bibb County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,559 people
    • East Town
      (18 miles [29 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for East Town have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for East Town
      • East Town is located in Bibb County
    • Randolph
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Randolph
      • Randolph is located in Bibb County
    • Tucker
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tucker
      • Tucker is located in Bibb County
    • Pratt Ferry ‑ Historic
      (23 miles [37 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pratt Ferry
      • Pratt Ferry is located in Bibb County
    • Scottsville
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Scottsville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Scottsville
      • Scottsville is located in Bibb County
    • Egypt ‑ Historic
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Egypt have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Egypt
      • Egypt is located in Bibb County
    • Oakley
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Oakley. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oakley
      • Oakley is located in Bibb County
    • Ashby
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ashby
      • Ashby is located in Bibb County
    • Fikestown ‑ Historic
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fikestown have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fikestown
      • Fikestown is located in Bibb County
  • Chilton County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Osborn, with the one closest to Osborn listed first.
    • Riderville
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Riderville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riderville
      • Riderville is located in Chilton County
    • Stanton
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stanton
      • Stanton is located in Chilton County
    • Maplesville
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Adams
      (18 miles [29 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Adams. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Adams
      • Adams is located in Chilton County
    • Jemison
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Thorsby
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast)
  • Dallas County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Osborn, with the one closest to Osborn listed first.
    • Plantersville
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Plantersville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Plantersville
      • Plantersville is located in Dallas County
    • Valley Grande
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Valley Grande have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Valley Grande
      • Valley Grande is located in Dallas County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,468 people
    • Harrell
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Harrell. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harrell
      • Harrell is located in Dallas County
    • Marion Junction
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marion Junction
      • Marion Junction is located in Dallas County
    • Selma
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Selma have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Selma
      • Selma is located in Dallas County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 16,671 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Selma <2>
    • Massillon ‑ Historic
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Massillon. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Massillon
      • Massillon is located in Dallas County
    • Sunset Mill Village
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunset Mill Village have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunset Mill Village
      • Sunset Mill Village is located in Dallas County
    • Burnsville
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burnsville
      • Burnsville is located in Dallas County
    • Browns
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Browns. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Browns
      • Browns is located in Dallas County
    • Cahawba ‑ Historic
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cahawba
      • Cahawba is located in Dallas County
    • Orrville
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Orrville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Orrville
      • Orrville is located in Dallas County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 163 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Orrville <2>
    • Casey
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Casey. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Casey
      • Casey is located in Dallas County
    • Sardis
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the south)
  • Hale County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Osborn, with the one closest to Osborn listed first.
    • Newbern
      (23 miles [37 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Newbern have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Newbern
      • Newbern is located in Hale County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 174 people
    • Rosemary
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Rosemary. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rosemary
      • Rosemary is located in Hale County
    • Phipps ‑ Historic
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Phipps. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Phipps
      • Phipps is located in Hale County
    • Greensboro
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the west)
    • Cedarville
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedarville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedarville
      • Cedarville is located in Hale County
  • Marengo County
    • Faunsdale
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Faunsdale have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Faunsdale
      • Faunsdale is located in Marengo County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 91 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Faunsdale <2>
  • Tuscaloosa County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Osborn, with the one closest to Osborn listed first.
    • Pearson
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pearson
      • Pearson is located in Tuscaloosa County
    • Hagler
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Hagler. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hagler
      • Hagler is located in Tuscaloosa County

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

Cemeteries Near Osborn ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Osborn.

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

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

  • Osburn Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Osburn Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Osburn Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Farrer Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Farrer Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Farrer Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • White Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the White Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the White Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Williams Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Williams Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Williams Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Swann Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Swann Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Swann Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Iveys Chapel Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Iveys Chapel Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Iveys Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Ivey Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ivey Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ivey Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Pisgah Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pisgah Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pisgah Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Barron - Wells Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Barron - Wells Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Barron - Wells Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Waters Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Waters Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Waters Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Fuller Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fuller Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fuller Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Dobyne - Haggard Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dobyne - Haggard Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dobyne - Haggard Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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    • Daniel Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Daniel Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Daniel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Edwards Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Edwards Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Edwards Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Suttle Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Suttle Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Suttle Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.

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>

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

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

  • Theo
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Theo have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Theo
    • Theo is located in Perry County
  • Perryville
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Perryville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Perryville
    • Perryville is located in Perry County
  • Sprott
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sprott
    • Sprott is located in Perry County
  • Adler
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Adler have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Adler
    • Adler is located in Perry County
  • Pinetucky
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pinetucky have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pinetucky
    • Pinetucky is located in Perry County
  • Levert
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Levert have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Levert
    • Levert is located in Perry County
  • Bethlehem
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bethlehem
    • Bethlehem is located in Perry County
  • Oakmulgee
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oakmulgee
    • Oakmulgee is located in Perry County
  • Jericho
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Jericho. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jericho
    • Jericho is located in Perry County
  • Marion
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
  • Vilula
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vilula have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vilula
    • Vilula is located in Perry County
  • Abercrombie
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Abercrombie have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Abercrombie
    • Abercrombie is located in Bibb County
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    • Augustin
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Augustin. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Augustin
      • Augustin is located in Perry County
    • Summerfield
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Summerfield have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Summerfield
      • Summerfield is located in Dallas County
    • Plantersville
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Plantersville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Plantersville
      • Plantersville is located in Dallas County

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

Newspapers Published in Osborn ...

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 45 newspapers that have been published in the area around Osborn.

Although we're unaware of any newspapers that were published in the immediate area of Osborn, there are papers which were published within 26 miles [41.8 km]<5>. A list of those papers, sorted by paper name, can be found on the Extended Newspaper List for Osborn.

Websites to Help With Your Genealogy Research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we first visit the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These websites offer the information directly or else point to where you can find it. Their information is open to everyone.

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

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

The official website for Perry County: www.perrycounty-al.org/

The official website for State of Alabama: https://www.alabama.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>An 'estimated' location is one where we have been given GPS coordinates, but are unable to verify the accuracy of those coordinates. That said, we have some confidence that we have placed the marker near the actual location. A typical reason for being unable to verify a location is that it might be on private property or maybe historic and gone without an obvious trace.
<2>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<3>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.
<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 Osborn, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.
<5>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- Osborn) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Osborn. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 32.6837, Longitude: -87.1431       In this case, the coordinates for Osborn have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).




 

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