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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 Blue Valley (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 Blue Valley. 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 Blue Valley ...

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 Blue Valley: Blue Vly. (or less commonly used: Blue Vally. or Blue Vlly.)

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 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.

Blue Valley is located in Clear Creek County.

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

The following counties adjoin and form the boundaries of Clear Creek County: Gilpin, Grand, Jefferson, Park & Summit.

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

  • Clear Creek County     (The home county of Blue Valley)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Blue Valley, with the one closest to Blue Valley listed first.
    • Idaho Springs
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Idaho Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Idaho Springs
      • Idaho Springs is located in Clear Creek County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,857 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Idaho Springs <2>
    • Brookvale
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brookvale
      • Brookvale is located in Clear Creek County
    • Dumont
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dumont have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dumont
      • Dumont is located in Clear Creek County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Dumont <2>
    • Downieville - Lawson - Dumont
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Downieville
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Lawson
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lawson
      • Lawson is located in Clear Creek County
    • Silver Creek ‑ Historic
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Silver Creek
      • Silver Creek is located in Clear Creek County
    • Georgetown
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
    • Alice
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alice
      • Alice is located in Clear Creek County
    • Saint Mary's
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saint Mary's
      • Saint Mary's is located in Clear Creek County
    • Empire
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Empire
      • Empire is located in Clear Creek County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 302 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Empire <2>
    • Silverdale ‑ Historic
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Silverdale
      • Silverdale is located in Clear Creek County
    • Silver Plume
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Silver Plume have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Silver Plume
      • Silver Plume is located in Clear Creek County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 175 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Silver Plume <2>
  • Adams County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Blue Valley, with the one closest to Blue Valley listed first.
    • Berkley
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Berkley
      • Berkley is located in Adams County
    • Hidden Lake
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hidden Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hidden Lake
      • Hidden Lake is located in Adams County
    • Westminster
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the east)
    • Sherrelwood
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sherrelwood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sherrelwood
      • Sherrelwood is located in Adams County
    • Twin Lakes
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Twin Lakes
      • Twin Lakes is located in Adams County
    • Western Hills
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Western Hills
      • Western Hills is located in Adams County
    • Federal Heights
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Federal Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Federal Heights
      • Federal Heights is located in Adams County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 13,598 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Federal Heights <2>
    • Holiday Hills Village
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holiday Hills Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holiday Hills Village
      • Holiday Hills Village is located in Adams County
    • North Washington
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for North Washington have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Washington
      • North Washington is located in Adams County
    • Welby
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Welby
      • Welby is located in Adams County
    • Northglenn
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Northglenn have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Northglenn
      • Northglenn is located in Adams County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 38,845 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Northglenn <2>
  • Arapahoe County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Blue Valley, with the one closest to Blue Valley listed first.
    • Bow Mar
      (23 miles [37 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bow Mar have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bow Mar
      • Bow Mar is located in Arapahoe County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 947 people
    • Fort Logan ‑ Historic
      (23 miles [37 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Fort Logan. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fort Logan
      • Fort Logan is located in Arapahoe County
    • Columbine Valley
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Columbine Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Columbine Valley
      • Columbine Valley is located in Arapahoe County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,508 people
    • Littleton
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the east)
    • Sheridan
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sheridan have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sheridan
      • Sheridan is located in Arapahoe County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 6,027 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sheridan <2>
    • Englewood
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the east)
    • Cherry Hills Village
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the east)
    • Cherry Knolls
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherry Knolls
      • Cherry Knolls is located in Arapahoe County
    • Glendale
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glendale have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glendale
      • Glendale is located in Arapahoe County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 5,102 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Glendale <2>
    • Southglenn
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Southglenn have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Southglenn
      • Southglenn is located in Arapahoe County
  • Boulder County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Blue Valley, with the one closest to Blue Valley listed first.
    • Pinecliffe
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pinecliffe have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pinecliffe
      • Pinecliffe is located in Boulder County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Pinecliffe <2>
    • Wondervu
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wondervu have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wondervu
      • Wondervu is located in Boulder County
    • Crescent Village
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crescent Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crescent Village
      • Crescent Village is located in Boulder County
    • Eldora
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eldora
      • Eldora is located in Boulder County
      • Former names for Eldora:
      • El Dora
      • Eldorado
      • Eldora has also been known as:
      • Happy Valley
    • Nederland
      (18 miles [29 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nederland
      • Nederland is located in Boulder County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,557 people
      • Former names for Nederland:
      • Browns Crossing
      • Dayton
      • Middle Boulder
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Nederland <2>
    • Tungsten ‑ Historic
      (18 miles [29 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tungsten have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tungsten
      • Tungsten is located in Boulder County
    • Caribou ‑ Historic
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Caribou
      • Caribou is located in Boulder County
      • Caribou has also been known as:
      • Caribou City
    • Eldorado Springs
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)
    • Magnolia
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Magnolia have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Magnolia
      • Magnolia is located in Boulder County
    • Superior
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Superior have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Superior
      • Superior is located in Boulder County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 13,413 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Superior <2>
    • Wallstreet
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wallstreet
      • Wallstreet is located in Boulder County
    • Boulder
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast)
    • Gold Hill
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gold Hill
      • Gold Hill is located in Boulder County
  • Broomfield County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Blue Valley, with the one closest to Blue Valley listed first.
    • Broomfield Heights
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Broomfield Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Broomfield Heights
      • Broomfield Heights is located in Broomfield County
    • Broomfield
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Broomfield have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Broomfield
      • Broomfield is located in Broomfield County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 72,236 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Broomfield <2>
  • Denver County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Blue Valley, with the one closest to Blue Valley listed first.
    • West Denver
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for West Denver. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Denver
      • West Denver is located in Denver County
    • Denver
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Denver
      • Denver is located in Denver County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 735,538 people
      • Former names for Denver:
      • Auraina
      • Denver City
      • Montana City
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Denver <2>
    • Cherry Creek
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Cherry Creek. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherry Creek
      • Cherry Creek is located in Denver County
  • Douglas County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Blue Valley, with the one closest to Blue Valley listed first.
    • Roxborough Park
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Roxborough Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roxborough Park
      • Roxborough Park is located in Douglas County
    • Highlands Ranch
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Highlands Ranch have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Highlands Ranch
      • Highlands Ranch is located in Douglas County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Highlands Ranch <2>
    • Louviers
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Twin Cedars ‑ Historic
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Twin Cedars have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Twin Cedars
      • Twin Cedars is located in Douglas County
  • Gilpin County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Blue Valley, with the one closest to Blue Valley listed first.
    • Smith Hill ‑ Historic
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Smith Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Smith Hill
      • Smith Hill is located in Gilpin County
    • Black Hawk
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Black Hawk have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Black Hawk
      • Black Hawk is located in Gilpin County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 131 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Black Hawk <2>
    • Central City
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Central City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Central City
      • Central City is located in Gilpin County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 730 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Central City <2>
    • Nevadaville ‑ Historic
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nevadaville
      • Nevadaville is located in Gilpin County
      • Nevadaville has also been known as:
      • Bald Mountain
      • Nevada City
    • Russell Gulch
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Russell Gulch
      • Russell Gulch is located in Gilpin County
    • Apex ‑ Historic
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Apex
      • Apex is located in Gilpin County
    • American City ‑ Historic
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for American City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for American City
      • American City is located in Gilpin County
    • Kingston ‑ Historic
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Kingston. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kingston
      • Kingston is located in Gilpin County
    • Rollinsville
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rollinsville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rollinsville
      • Rollinsville is located in Gilpin County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Rollinsville <2>
  • Grand County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Blue Valley, with the one closest to Blue Valley listed first.
    • Winter Park
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Winter Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Winter Park
      • Winter Park is located in Grand County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,106 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Winter Park <2>
    • Fraser
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest)
    • Tabernash
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tabernash have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tabernash
      • Tabernash is located in Grand County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Tabernash <2>
  • Jefferson County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Blue Valley, with the one closest to Blue Valley listed first.
    • Bergen Park
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bergen Park
      • Bergen Park is located in Jefferson County
    • Kittredge
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kittredge have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kittredge
      • Kittredge is located in Jefferson County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Kittredge <2>
    • Brook Forest
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brook Forest have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brook Forest
      • Brook Forest is located in Jefferson County
    • Evergreen
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Evergreen have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Evergreen
      • Evergreen is located in Jefferson County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Evergreen <2>
    • Genesee
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Genesee have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Genesee
      • Genesee is located in Jefferson County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Genesee <2>
    • Idledale
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
    • Golden
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Golden
      • Golden is located in Jefferson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 20,347 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Golden <2>
    • Indians Hills
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
    • Twin Spruce
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Twin Spruce
      • Twin Spruce is located in Jefferson County
    • Indian Hills
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Hills
      • Indian Hills is located in Jefferson County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Indian Hills <2>
    • Coal Creek
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coal Creek
      • Coal Creek is located in Jefferson County
    • Aspen Park
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Aspen Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Aspen Park
      • Aspen Park is located in Jefferson County
    • Conifer
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
  • Park County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Blue Valley, with the one closest to Blue Valley listed first.
    • Weller
      (18 miles [29 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Weller
      • Weller is located in Park County
    • Grant
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grant have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grant
      • Grant is located in Park County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Grant <2>
    • Shawnee
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shawnee have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shawnee
      • Shawnee is located in Park County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Shawnee <2>
    • Bailey
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bailey have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bailey
      • Bailey is located in Park County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bailey <2>
    • Jefferson
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest)
  • Summit County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Blue Valley, with the one closest to Blue Valley listed first.
    • Chihuahua ‑ Historic
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Chihuahua. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chihuahua
      • Chihuahua is located in Summit County
    • Montezuma
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the west)
    • Saint Johns ‑ Historic
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saint Johns
      • Saint Johns is located in Summit County
    • Rexford ‑ Historic
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rexford have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rexford
      • Rexford is located in Summit County
    • Swandyke ‑ Historic
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Swandyke. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Swandyke
      • Swandyke is located in Summit County
    • Keystone
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the west)
    • Dillon
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dillon have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dillon
      • Dillon is located in Summit County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 967 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Dillon <2>

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

Newspapers Published in Blue Valley ...

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 81 newspapers that have been published in the area around Blue Valley.

Although we're unaware of any newspapers that were published in the immediate area of Blue Valley, there are papers which were published within 19 miles [30.6 km]<4>. A list of those papers, sorted by paper name, can be found on the Extended Newspaper List for Blue Valley.

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 Blue Valley:

Cemeteries Near Blue Valley ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Blue Valley.

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

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

  • Idaho Springs Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
  • Rocky Mtn. IOOF Lodge #2 Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rocky Mtn. IOOF Lodge #2 Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rocky Mtn. IOOF Lodge #2 Cemetery
  • Russell Gulch Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Russell Gulch Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Russell Gulch Cemetery
  • Missouri City Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Missouri City Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Missouri City Cemetery
  • City Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the City Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the City Cemetery
  • Knights of Pythias Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Knights of Pythias Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Knights of Pythias Cemetery
  • Foresters Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Foresters Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Foresters Cemetery
  • Red Men Lodge Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Red Men Lodge Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Red Men Lodge Cemetery
  • IOOF Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the IOOF Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the IOOF Cemetery
  • Bald Mtn. Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bald Mtn. Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bald Mtn. Cemetery
  • Dumont Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
  • Masonic Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Masonic Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Masonic Cemetery
  • Continue List   (63 more) ...
    • Catholic Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Catholic Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Catholic Cemetery
    • Evergreen Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Evergreen Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Evergreen Cemetery
    • Dory Hill Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dory Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dory Hill 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.<6>

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

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

  • Idaho Springs
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Idaho Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Idaho Springs
    • Idaho Springs is located in Clear Creek County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,857 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Idaho Springs <2>
  • Cottonwood
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cottonwood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cottonwood
    • Cottonwood is located in Gilpin County
  • Smith Hill ‑ Historic
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Smith Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Smith Hill
    • Smith Hill is located in Gilpin County
  • Central City
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Central City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Central City
    • Central City is located in Gilpin County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 730 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Central City <2>
  • Nevadaville ‑ Historic
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nevadaville
    • Nevadaville is located in Gilpin County
    • Nevadaville has also been known as:
    • Bald Mountain
    • Nevada City
  • Black Hawk
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Black Hawk have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Black Hawk
    • Black Hawk is located in Gilpin County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 131 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Black Hawk <2>
  • Brookvale
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brookvale
    • Brookvale is located in Clear Creek County
  • Russell Gulch
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Russell Gulch
    • Russell Gulch is located in Gilpin County
  • Dumont
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dumont have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dumont
    • Dumont is located in Clear Creek County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Dumont <2>
  • Lamartine ‑ Historic
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lamartine have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lamartine
    • Lamartine is located in Clear Creek County
  • Lawson
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lawson
    • Lawson is located in Clear Creek County
  • Evergreen
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Evergreen have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Evergreen
    • Evergreen is located in Jefferson County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Evergreen <2>
  • Continue List   (13 more) ...
    • Georgetown
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
    • Empire
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Empire
      • Empire is located in Clear Creek County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 302 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Empire <2>
    • Silver Plume
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Silver Plume have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Silver Plume
      • Silver Plume is located in Clear Creek County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 175 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Silver Plume <2>

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

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

The official website for Clear Creek County: www.co.clear-creek.co.us/

The official website for State of Colorado: https://www.colorado.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 things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Blue Valley) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Blue Valley. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.6997, Longitude: -105.4892       In this case, the coordinates for Blue Valley 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 Blue Valley, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.




 

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