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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 River Ridge (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 River Ridge. 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 River Ridge ...

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.

For example, a typical abbreviation for River Ridge: River Rdg. (or less commonly used: River Rdge. or River Ridg.)

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 northwest corner of their home county. During their lives, most hospitals and doctors 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.

River Ridge is located in Pike 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 Pike County: Barbour, Bullock, Coffee, Crenshaw, Dale & Montgomery.

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

  • Pike County     (The home county of River Ridge)
    • The following are listed by their distance from River Ridge, with the one closest to River Ridge listed first.
    • McClure Town
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for McClure Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McClure Town
      • McClure Town is located in Pike County
    • Troy
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Troy
      • Troy is located in Pike County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 18,762 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Troy <2>
    • Youngblood
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Youngblood
      • Youngblood is located in Pike County
    • Meeksville
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meeksville
      • Meeksville is located in Pike County
    • Ansley
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ansley
      • Ansley is located in Pike County
    • Needmore
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Needmore
      • Needmore is located in Pike County
    • Mossy Grove Village
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mossy Grove Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mossy Grove Village
      • Mossy Grove Village is located in Pike County
    • Hallsville
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Hallsville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hallsville
      • Hallsville is located in Pike County
    • Wingard
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Wingard. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wingard
      • Wingard is located in Pike County
    • Orion
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Orion. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Orion
      • Orion is located in Pike County
    • Goshen
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Banks
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
      • 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>
  • Barbour County
    • The following are listed by their distance from River Ridge, with the one closest to River Ridge listed first.
    • Elamville
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elamville
      • Elamville is located in Barbour County
    • Clio
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the east)
      • 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>
    • Louisville
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the east)
      • 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
  • Bullock County
    • The following are listed by their distance from River Ridge, with the one closest to River Ridge listed first.
    • Postoak
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Postoak
      • Postoak is located in Bullock County
    • Inverness
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Inverness. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Inverness
      • Inverness is located in Bullock County
    • Perote
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast)
      • 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
    • Smuteye
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Smuteye
      • Smuteye is located in Bullock County
    • Fitzpatrick
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fitzpatrick
      • Fitzpatrick is located in Bullock County
    • Union Springs
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
    • Mitchell
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mitchell
      • Mitchell is located in Bullock County
    • Pine Grove
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Pine Grove. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pine Grove
      • Pine Grove is located in Bullock County
  • Coffee County
    • The following are listed by their distance from River Ridge, with the one closest to River Ridge listed first.
    • Wilkinstown
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wilkinstown
      • Wilkinstown is located in Coffee County
    • Jack
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jack
      • Jack is located in Coffee County
    • Frisco
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Frisco
      • Frisco is located in Coffee County
    • Roeton
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roeton
      • Roeton is located in Coffee County
    • Zoar
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Zoar
      • Zoar is located in Coffee County
    • Java
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Java. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Java
      • Java is located in Coffee County
    • Mixson
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mixson
      • Mixson is located in Coffee County
    • Pine Level
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pine Level
      • Pine Level is located in Coffee County
    • Elba
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elba
      • Elba is located in Coffee County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,919 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Elba <2>
    • Clintonville
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clintonville
      • Clintonville is located in Coffee County
    • Danleys Crossroads
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Danleys Crossroads
      • Danleys Crossroads is located in Coffee County
    • Curtis
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Curtis. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Curtis
      • Curtis is located in Coffee County
  • Crenshaw County
    • The following are listed by their distance from River Ridge, with the one closest to River Ridge listed first.
    • Petrey
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Petrey have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Petrey
      • Petrey is located in Crenshaw County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 57 people
    • Vidette
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Vidette. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vidette
      • Vidette is located in Crenshaw County
    • Social Town
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Social Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Social Town
      • Social Town is located in Crenshaw County
    • Glenwood
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Luverne
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Rutledge
      (18 miles [29 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Rutledge. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rutledge
      • Rutledge is located in Crenshaw County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 449 people
    • Highland Home
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)
    • Peacock ‑ Historic
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Peacock have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Peacock
      • Peacock is located in Crenshaw County
    • Cherokee Village
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cherokee Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherokee Village
      • Cherokee Village is located in Crenshaw County
    • Brantley
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brantley have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brantley
      • Brantley is located in Crenshaw County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 754 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Brantley <2>
    • Bullock
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Bullock. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bullock
      • Bullock is located in Crenshaw County
    • Honoraville
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Honoraville
      • Honoraville is located in Crenshaw County
  • Dale County
    • The following are listed by their distance from River Ridge, with the one closest to River Ridge listed first.
    • Ariton
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ariton
      • Ariton is located in Dale County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 736 people
    • Phillips Crossroads
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Phillips Crossroads
      • Phillips Crossroads is located in Dale County
    • Arguta
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arguta
      • Arguta is located in Dale County
  • Lowndes County
    • The following are listed by their distance from River Ridge, with the one closest to River Ridge listed first.
    • Davenport
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Davenport have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Davenport
      • Davenport is located in Lowndes County
    • Sandy Ridge
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandy Ridge
      • Sandy Ridge is located in Lowndes County
  • Montgomery County
    • The following are listed by their distance from River Ridge, with the one closest to River Ridge listed first.
    • Center Point
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Center Point. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Center Point
      • Center Point is located in Montgomery County
    • Grady
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grady have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grady
      • Grady is located in Montgomery County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Grady <2>
    • Pine Level
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pine Level
      • Pine Level is located in Montgomery County
    • Lapine
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lapine have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lapine
      • Lapine is located in Montgomery County
    • Ramer
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)
    • Ada
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ada
      • Ada is located in Montgomery County
    • Red Level
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Red Level
      • Red Level is located in Montgomery County

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

Cemeteries Near River Ridge ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of River Ridge.

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

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

  • Jordan Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jordan Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jordan Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Greene Hills Memorial Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Greene Hills Memorial Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Greene Hills Memorial Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Green Hills Memorial Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
  • Hinson Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hinson Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hinson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Good Hope Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Good Hope Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Good Hope Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Carroll Street Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Carroll Street Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Carroll Street Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Mullins Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mullins Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mullins Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Beulah Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Beulah Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Beulah Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Murphree Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Murphree Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Murphree Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Oakwood Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oakwood Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Oakwood Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Copeland Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Copeland Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Copeland Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Israel Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Israel Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Israel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Continue List   (307 more) ...
    • Williams Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • 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.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Hillard & Howard Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hillard & Howard Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hillard & Howard Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Hepzibah Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hepzibah Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hepzibah Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> 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.<6>

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

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

  • Troy
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Troy
    • Troy is located in Pike County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 18,762 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Troy <2>
  • Little Oak
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Little Oak have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Little Oak
    • Little Oak is located in Pike County
  • Ansley
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ansley
    • Ansley is located in Pike County
  • Hallsville
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Hallsville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hallsville
    • Hallsville is located in Pike County
  • Wingard
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Wingard. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wingard
    • Wingard is located in Pike County
  • Curry
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Curry have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Curry
    • Curry is located in Pike County
  • Orion
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Orion. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Orion
    • Orion is located in Pike County
  • Banks
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
    • 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>
  • Shady Grove
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shady Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shady Grove
    • Shady Grove is located in Pike County
  • Petrey
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Petrey have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Petrey
    • Petrey is located in Crenshaw County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 57 people
  • Vidette
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Vidette. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vidette
    • Vidette is located in Crenshaw County
  • Henderson
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Henderson. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Henderson
    • Henderson is located in Pike County
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    • Center Point
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Center Point. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Center Point
      • Center Point is located in Montgomery County
    • Catalpa
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Catalpa have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Catalpa
      • Catalpa is located in Pike County
    • Linwood
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Linwood. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Linwood
      • Linwood is located in Pike County

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

Newspapers Published in River Ridge ...

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 19 newspapers that have been published in the area around River Ridge.

Although we're unaware of any newspapers that were published in the immediate area of River Ridge, there are papers which were published within 16 miles [25.7 km]<4>. A list of those papers, sorted by paper name, can be found on the Extended Newspaper List for River Ridge.

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 River Ridge:

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for River Ridge. 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>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.
<4>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 drawn from Point A (ie- River Ridge) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in River Ridge. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 31.8257, Longitude: -86.0222       In this case, the coordinates for River Ridge have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<5>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.
<6>We use the term 'Historic' broadly and it generally means that the community no longer exists. However, it can also mean that the community might still exist, but was significantly larger or had a more 'official' existence in the past than it does now. Unfortunately our sources of data have proven to be unreliable. If you can provide us with more specific information about River Ridge, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.




 

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