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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 Newark (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 Newark. While we don't have information that is specific to any given person or family, we intend to expand our understanding about where and how people lived.

Neighboring Counties ...

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

For example, we have great-grandparents who lived in the southeast corner of their home county. During their lives, most hospitals and doctors were in the next county to the east. 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 east 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.

Newark is located in New Castle County.

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

The following counties adjoin and form the boundaries of New Castle County: Kent, Cecil (MD), Kent (MD), Gloucester (NJ), Salem (NJ), Chester (PA) & Delaware (PA).

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

  • New Castle County     (The home county of Newark)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Newark, with the one closest to Newark listed first.
    • Windy Hills
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Brookside
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brookside have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brookside
      • Brookside is located in New Castle County
    • Wilson
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Ruthby
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Ruthby. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ruthby
      • Ruthby is located in New Castle County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Ruthby
      • From Newark to Ruthby
    • Ogletown
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Ogletown. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ogletown
      • Ogletown is located in New Castle County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Ogletown
      • From Newark to Ogletown
    • Salem Village
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Salem Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Salem Village
      • Salem Village is located in New Castle County
    • English Village
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for English Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for English Village
      • English Village is located in New Castle County
    • The Village of Drummond Hill
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for The Village of Drummond Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for The Village of Drummond Hill
      • The Village of Drummond Hill is located in New Castle County
    • Pencader Village
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pencader Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pencader Village
      • Pencader Village is located in New Castle County
    • Christiana Village
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Christiana Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Christiana Village
      • Christiana Village is located in New Castle County
    • Pike Creek
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pike Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pike Creek
      • Pike Creek is located in New Castle County
    • Raintree Village
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Raintree Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Raintree Village
      • Raintree Village is located in New Castle County
  • Kent County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Newark, with the one closest to Newark listed first.
    • Clayton
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the south)
    • Smyrna
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Smyrna have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Smyrna
      • Smyrna is located in Kent County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 12,163 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Smyrna <3>
    • Spruance City
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spruance City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spruance City
      • Spruance City is located in Kent County
    • Blackiston
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the south)
    • Burtonwood Village
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Burtonwood Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burtonwood Village
      • Burtonwood Village is located in Kent County
    • Sunnyside Village
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunnyside Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunnyside Village
      • Sunnyside Village is located in Kent County
  • Cecil County (MD)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Newark, with the one closest to Newark listed first.
    • West Creek Village
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for West Creek Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Creek Village
      • West Creek Village is located in Cecil County (MD)
    • Winding Brook Village
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Winding Brook Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Winding Brook Village
      • Winding Brook Village is located in Cecil County (MD)
    • Iron Hill
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Iron Hill. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Iron Hill
      • Iron Hill is located in Cecil County (MD)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Iron Hill
      • From Newark to Iron Hill
    • Appleton
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Appleton. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Appleton
      • Appleton is located in Cecil County (MD)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Appleton
      • From Newark to Appleton
    • Elk Mills
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elk Mills have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elk Mills
      • Elk Mills is located in Cecil County (MD)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Elk Mills <3>
    • Delancy Village
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Delancy Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Delancy Village
      • Delancy Village is located in Cecil County (MD)
    • Windsor Village
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Windsor Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Windsor Village
      • Windsor Village is located in Cecil County (MD)
    • Andora
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Cherry Hill
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Elkton
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elkton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elkton
      • Elkton is located in Cecil County (MD)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 15,665 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Elkton <3>
    • Childs
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Childs have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Childs
      • Childs is located in Cecil County (MD)
    • Fair Hill
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Fair Hill. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fair Hill
      • Fair Hill is located in Cecil County (MD)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Fair Hill
      • From Newark to Fair Hill
  • Harford County (MD)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Newark, with the one closest to Newark listed first.
    • Lapidum
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Lapidum. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lapidum
      • Lapidum is located in Harford County (MD)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Lapidum
      • From Newark to Lapidum
    • Havre de Grace
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Havre de Grace have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Havre de Grace
      • Havre de Grace is located in Harford County (MD)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 14,147 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Havre de Grace <3>
    • Conowingo Village
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Conowingo Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Conowingo Village
      • Conowingo Village is located in Harford County (MD)
    • Stafford ‑ Historic
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Stafford. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stafford
      • Stafford is located in Harford County (MD)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Stafford
      • From Newark to Stafford
    • Webster Village
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Webster Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Webster Village
      • Webster Village is located in Harford County (MD)
    • Aberdeen Proving Ground
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest)
    • Bayside Village
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bayside Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bayside Village
      • Bayside Village is located in Harford County (MD)
    • Darlington
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Darlington have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Darlington
      • Darlington is located in Harford County (MD)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Darlington <3>
    • Hopewell Village
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hopewell Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hopewell Village
      • Hopewell Village is located in Harford County (MD)
    • Level
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Level. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Level
      • Level is located in Harford County (MD)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Level
      • From Newark to Level
    • Aberdeen
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Aberdeen have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Aberdeen
      • Aberdeen is located in Harford County (MD)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 15,964 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Aberdeen <3>
    • Glenville
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Glenville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glenville
      • Glenville is located in Harford County (MD)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Glenville
      • From Newark to Glenville
  • Kent County (MD)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Newark, with the one closest to Newark listed first.
    • Sassafras
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the south)
    • Gregg Neck
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the south)
    • Georgetown
      (23 miles [37 km] to the south)
    • Dogwood Village
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dogwood Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dogwood Village
      • Dogwood Village is located in Kent County (MD)
    • Galena
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the south)
    • Massey
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Massey have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Massey
      • Massey is located in Kent County (MD)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Massey <3>
    • Lambson
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Lambson. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lambson
      • Lambson is located in Kent County (MD)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Lambson
      • From Newark to Lambson
    • Locust Grove
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Betterton
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Betterton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Betterton
      • Betterton is located in Kent County (MD)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 311 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Betterton <3>
    • Kennedyville
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kennedyville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kennedyville
      • Kennedyville is located in Kent County (MD)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Kennedyville <3>
    • Still Pond
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Still Pond have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Still Pond
      • Still Pond is located in Kent County (MD)
    • Coleman
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Coleman. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coleman
      • Coleman is located in Kent County (MD)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Coleman
      • From Newark to Coleman
  • Cumberland County (NJ)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Newark, with the one closest to Newark listed first.
    • Beals Mill
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the east)
    • Bay Side
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Bay Side. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bay Side
      • Bay Side is located in Cumberland County (NJ)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Bay Side
      • From Newark to Bay Side
    • Othello
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Roadstown
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Greenwich
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast)
    • West Village
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for West Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Village
      • West Village is located in Cumberland County (NJ)
  • Gloucester County (NJ)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Newark, with the one closest to Newark listed first.
    • Beckett
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Beckett have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beckett
      • Beckett is located in Gloucester County (NJ)
    • Bridgeport
      (23 miles [37 km] to the east)
    • Cooper
      (23 miles [37 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Cooper. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cooper
      • Cooper is located in Gloucester County (NJ)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Cooper
      • From Newark to Cooper
    • Avis Mills
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the east)
    • Gibbstown
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gibbstown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gibbstown
      • Gibbstown is located in Gloucester County (NJ)
    • Mickleton
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the east)
    • Mullica Hill
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the east)
    • Ferrell
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Ferrell. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ferrell
      • Ferrell is located in Gloucester County (NJ)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Ferrell
      • From Newark to Ferrell
  • Salem County (NJ)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Newark, with the one closest to Newark listed first.
    • Pennsville
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
    • Carneys Point
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Carneys Point have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carneys Point
      • Carneys Point is located in Salem County (NJ)
    • Pointers
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)
    • Salem
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Hancocks Bridge
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)
    • Auburn
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the east)
    • Penton
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the east)
    • Portertown
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the east)
    • Alloway
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the east)
    • Canton
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southeast)
    • Aldine
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Aldine. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Aldine
      • Aldine is located in Salem County (NJ)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Aldine
      • From Newark to Aldine
    • Friesburg
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the east)
  • Chester County (PA)
  • Delaware County (PA)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Newark, with the one closest to Newark listed first.
    • Zebleys Corner
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Creekside Village at Naamans
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Creekside Village at Naamans have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Creekside Village at Naamans
      • Creekside Village at Naamans is located in Delaware County (PA)
    • Boothwyn
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Boothwyn have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Boothwyn
      • Boothwyn is located in Delaware County (PA)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Boothwyn <3>
    • Chelsea
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)
    • Garnet Valley
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)
    • Aston Mills
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Aston Mills. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Aston Mills
      • Aston Mills is located in Delaware County (PA)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Aston Mills
      • From Newark to Aston Mills
    • Linwood
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Marcus Hook
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Chester Heights
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chester Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chester Heights
      • Chester Heights is located in Delaware County (PA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,751 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Chester Heights <3>
    • Glen Mills
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Rockdale
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Rockdale. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rockdale
      • Rockdale is located in Delaware County (PA)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Rockdale
      • From Newark to Rockdale
    • Trainer
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Trainer have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Trainer
      • Trainer is located in Delaware County (PA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,823 people
  • Lancaster County (PA)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Newark, with the one closest to Newark listed first.
    • Summerhill
      (18 miles [29 km] to the west)
    • Kirks Mills
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Kirks Mills. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kirks Mills
      • Kirks Mills is located in Lancaster County (PA)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Kirks Mills
      • From Newark to Kirks Mills
    • Oak Hill
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Oak Hill. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Hill
      • Oak Hill is located in Lancaster County (PA)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Oak Hill
      • From Newark to Oak Hill
    • Little Britain
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the west)
    • Christiana
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Ninepoints
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Ninepoints. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ninepoints
      • Ninepoints is located in Lancaster County (PA)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Ninepoints
      • From Newark to Ninepoints
    • Smyrna
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Smyrna. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Smyrna
      • Smyrna is located in Lancaster County (PA)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Smyrna
      • From Newark to Smyrna
    • Mechanic Grove
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest)
    • McSparran
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for McSparran. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McSparran
      • McSparran is located in Lancaster County (PA)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to McSparran
      • From Newark to McSparran
    • Gap
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gap have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gap
      • Gap is located in Lancaster County (PA)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Gap <3>
    • Quarryville
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Furniss
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the west)
  • York County (PA)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Newark, with the one closest to Newark listed first.
    • Slate Hill
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Slate Hill. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Slate Hill
      • Slate Hill is located in York County (PA)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Slate Hill
      • From Newark to Slate Hill
    • Delta
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the west)

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

Cemeteries Near Newark ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Newark.

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

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

  • St. Johns Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Johns Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Johns Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Newark Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
  • Otts Chapel Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Otts Chapel Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Otts Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Salem Methodist Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Salem Methodist Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Salem Methodist Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • All Saints Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the All Saints Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the All Saints Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • London Britain Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the London Britain Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the London Britain Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Ebenezer Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ebenezer Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ebenezer Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Flint Hill Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Flint Hill Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Flint Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Boot Hill Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Boot Hill Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Boot Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Immaculate Conception Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Immaculate Conception Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Immaculate Conception Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Gilpin Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gilpin Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gilpin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Gilpin Manor Memorial Park
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gilpin Manor Memorial Park
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gilpin Manor Memorial Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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    • Pencader Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pencader Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pencader Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • St. James Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. James Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. James Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Leeds Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Leeds Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Leeds 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.<4>

The Rand McNally Atlas shows that Newark had a population of 1,191 people in 1895 with a post office and railroad service. In 2020, Newark had a population of 33,849 people.

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

  • Pencader
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pencader have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pencader
    • Pencader is located in New Castle County
  • Wilson
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
  • Ruthby
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Ruthby. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ruthby
    • Ruthby is located in New Castle County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Ruthby
    • From Newark to Ruthby
  • Barksdale
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Barksdale have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Barksdale
    • Barksdale is located in Cecil County (MD)
  • Bank ‑ Historic
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bank have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bank
    • Bank is located in Cecil County (MD)
  • Iron Hill
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Iron Hill. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Iron Hill
    • Iron Hill is located in Cecil County (MD)
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Iron Hill
    • From Newark to Iron Hill
  • Iron Hill
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Iron Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Iron Hill
    • Iron Hill is located in New Castle County
  • Ogletown
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Ogletown. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ogletown
    • Ogletown is located in New Castle County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Ogletown
    • From Newark to Ogletown
  • Harmony
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harmony have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harmony
    • Harmony is located in New Castle County
  • Choate
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Choate have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Choate
    • Choate is located in New Castle County
  • Thompson
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Thompson have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Thompson
    • Thompson is located in New Castle County
  • Appleton
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Appleton. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Appleton
    • Appleton is located in Cecil County (MD)
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Appleton
    • From Newark to Appleton
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    • Cowentown
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cowentown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cowentown
      • Cowentown is located in Cecil County (MD)
    • Strickersville
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Cherry Hill
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)

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

Newspapers Published in Newark ...

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 23 newspapers that have been published in the area around Newark.

Websites to Help With Your Genealogy Research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we first turn to 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 Newark:

The official website for Newark: www.newark.de.us/

The official website for New Castle County: www.co.new-castle.de.us/

The official website for State of Delaware: https://delaware.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>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.
<3>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<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 Newark, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.




 

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