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Our Genealogy Helper for Boston ...

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 Boston (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 Boston. 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 northeast corner of their home county. During their lives, most hospitals were in the next county to the east. 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 east 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.

Boston is located in Thomas County.

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

The following counties adjoin and form the boundaries of Thomas County: Jefferson (FL), Leon (FL), Brooks, Colquitt, Grady & Mitchell.

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

  • Thomas County     (The home county of Boston)
    • Newark
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Newark
      • Newark lies 7 miles [11.3 km]<1> to the west of Boston.
      • Estimated population in 2019: 783 people
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Newark have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Newark
    • Pavo
    • Thomasville
    • Fredonia
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fredonia
      • Fredonia lies 12 miles [19.3 km]<1> to the northwest of Boston.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Fredonia
    • Dewey City
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dewey City
      • Dewey City lies 12 miles [19.3 km]<1> to the west of Boston.
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dewey City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Dewey City
    • Coolidge
    • Ochlocknee
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ochlocknee
      • Ochlocknee lies 19 miles [30.6 km]<1> to the northwest of Boston.
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 678 people
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ochlocknee have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Ochlocknee
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ochlocknee<3>
    • Hansell
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hansell
      • Hansell lies 23 miles [37 km]<1> to the northwest of Boston.
      • Estimated population in 2019: 6,534 people
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hansell have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Hansell
    • Meigs
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meigs
      • Meigs lies 26 miles [41.8 km]<1> to the northwest of Boston.
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,029 people
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meigs have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Meigs
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Meigs<3>
  • Berrien County
    • Ray City
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ray City
      • Ray City lies 40 miles [64.4 km]<1> to the northeast of Boston.
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,105 people
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ray City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Ray City
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ray City<3>
  • Brooks County
    • Dixie
    • Barwick
    • Quitman
    • Fodie
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fodie
      • Fodie lies 15 miles [24.1 km]<1> to the east of Boston.
      • Estimated population in 2019: 5,037 people
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Fodie
    • Empress
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Empress
      • Empress lies 15 miles [24.1 km]<1> to the southeast of Boston.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Empress
    • Tallokas ‑ Historic
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tallokas
      • Tallokas was located 17 miles [27.4 km]<1> to the northeast of Boston.
      • Estimated population in 2019: 171 people
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tallokas have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Morven
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Morven
      • Morven lies 20 miles [32.2 km]<1> to the northeast of Boston.
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 544 people
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Morven have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Morven
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Morven<3>
    • Barney
    • McIntyre Spring ‑ Historic
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McIntyre Spring
      • McIntyre Spring was located 27 miles [43.5 km]<1> to the east of Boston.
      • Estimated population in 2019: 605 people
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for McIntyre Spring have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Colquitt County
    • Berlin
    • Moultrie
    • Riverside
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riverside
      • Riverside lies 26 miles [41.8 km]<1> to the north of Boston.
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Riverside have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Riverside
    • Funston
    • Ellenton
    • Hartsfield
    • Norman Park
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Norman Park
      • Norman Park lies 33 miles [53.1 km]<1> to the north of Boston.
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 958 people
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Norman Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Norman Park
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Norman Park<3>
    • Doerun
  • Cook County
    • Cecil
    • Adel
    • Sparks
    • Lenox
  • Decatur County
  • Grady County
    • Woodland
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodland
      • Woodland lies 23 miles [37 km]<1> to the northwest of Boston.
      • Estimated population in 2019: 353 people
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Woodland
    • Midway
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Midway
      • Midway lies 23 miles [37 km]<1> to the west of Boston.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Midway
    • Cairo
    • Spence
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spence
      • Spence lies 27 miles [43.5 km]<1> to the northwest of Boston.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Spence
    • Good Hope ‑ Historic
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Good Hope
      • Good Hope was located 27 miles [43.5 km]<1> to the west of Boston.
      • Estimated population in 2019: 300 people
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Good Hope have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Reno
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Reno
      • Reno lies 29 miles [46.7 km]<1> to the west of Boston.
      • Estimated population in 2019: 285 people
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Reno have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Reno
    • Whigham
    • Calvary
  • Lowndes County
    • Shiloh
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shiloh
      • Shiloh lies 24 miles [38.6 km]<1> to the northeast of Boston.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Shiloh
    • Mineola
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mineola
      • Mineola lies 27 miles [43.5 km]<1> to the east of Boston.
      • Population from the 2010 Census: 150 people
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mineola have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Mineola
    • Barko Village
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Barko Village
      • Barko Village lies 28 miles [45.1 km]<1> to the east of Boston.
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Barko Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Barko Village
    • Clyattville
    • Remerton
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Remerton
      • Remerton lies 28 miles [45.1 km]<1> to the east of Boston.
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,061 people
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Remerton have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Remerton
    • Hahira
    • Valdosta
    • Franklinville
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Franklinville
      • Franklinville lies 32 miles [51.5 km]<1> to the northeast of Boston.
      • Estimated population in 2019: 971 people
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Franklinville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Franklinville
    • Dasher
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dasher
      • Dasher lies 33 miles [53.1 km]<1> to the east of Boston.
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,025 people
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dasher have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Dasher
    • Lake Park
  • Mitchell County
    • Cotton
    • Pelham
    • Sale City
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sale City
      • Sale City lies 35 miles [56.3 km]<1> to the northwest of Boston.
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 341 people
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sale City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Sale City
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sale City<3>
    • Camilla
    • Greenough
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenough
      • Greenough lies 40 miles [64.4 km]<1> to the northwest of Boston.
      • Estimated population in 2019: 3,304 people
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greenough have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Greenough
  • Tift County
  • Gadsden County (FL)
  • Jefferson County (FL)
  • Leon County (FL)
    • Miccosukee
    • Capitola
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Capitola
      • Capitola lies 29 miles [46.7 km]<1> to the southwest of Boston.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Capitola
    • Tallahassee
  • Madison County (FL)
    • Hamburg
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hamburg
      • Hamburg lies 22 miles [35.4 km]<1> to the southeast of Boston.
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hamburg have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Hamburg
    • Greenville
    • Cherry Lake
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherry Lake
      • Cherry Lake lies 25 miles [40.2 km]<1> to the southeast of Boston.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Cherry Lake
    • Pinetta
    • Leland
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leland
      • Leland lies 30 miles [48.3 km]<1> to the southeast of Boston.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Leland
    • Madison
    • Lee
  • Taylor County (FL)

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

Newspapers Published in the Vicinity of Boston ...

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 42 newspapers that have been published in the area around Boston.

We have organized these newspapers into two lists:

  • A Local Newspaper List - focusing on the papers published in the immediate area of Boston. There are actually two parts to this list - papers printed in the immediate area of Boston and those printed in the larger area surrounding Boston.
  • An Extended Newspaper List - a longer list, sorted by paper name and containing those papers published within 28 miles [45.1 km] of Boston.

Websites to Help With Your Genealogy Research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we start with 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 Boston:

  • Of Special Interest ...
    • The GenDisasters website specializes in newspaper articles about tragedies and disasters. While it makes interesting reading all by itself, it should be of special interest to genealogists and family historians looking for people who were either affected by or directly involved in such tragedies.
    • At this time (Dec 2022), GenDisasters website is currently offline due to a hacker attack. Hopefully they will be back soon.
    • Stories from Florida
    • Stories from Georgia

Cemeteries Near Boston ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Boston.

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

  • Boston City Cemetery
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Boston City Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Boston City Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Boston City Cemetery
  • McMurray Cemetery
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McMurray Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McMurray Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on McMurray Cemetery
  • Barnes Cemetery
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Barnes Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Barnes Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Barnes Cemetery
  • Centenary Cemetery
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Centenary Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Centenary Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Centenary Cemetery
  • Antioch Cemetery
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Antioch Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Antioch Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Antioch Cemetery
  • Ozell Cemetery
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ozell Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ozell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Ozell Cemetery
  • Summerhill Cemetery
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Summerhill Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Summerhill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Summerhill Cemetery
  • Mallette Cemetery
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mallette Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mallette Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Mallette Cemetery
  • Beasley Cemetery
  • Hamm City Church Cemetery
  • Richland Cemetery
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Richland Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Richland Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Richland Cemetery
  • Carr Cemetery
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Carr Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Carr Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Carr Cemetery
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    • Williams Cemetery
      • 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.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Williams Cemetery
    • Ramsey Cemetery
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ramsey Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ramsey Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Ramsey Cemetery
    • Williams Cemetery
      • 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.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Williams 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.<4>

The Rand McNally Atlas shows that Boston had a population of 646 people in 1895 with a post office and railroad service. In 2020, Boston had a population of 1,313 people.

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

  • Boston
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Boston
    • Boston lies less than 2 miles<1> to the southeast of Boston.
    • According to the 1895 Rand McNally Atlas, the estimated population in 1895: 646 people
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,313 people
    • From the 1895 Atlas, Boston had a post office and railroad service
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Boston
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Boston<3>
  • Dixie
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dixie
    • Dixie lies 7 miles [11.3 km]<1> to the east of Boston.
    • According to the 1895 Rand McNally Atlas, the estimated population in 1895: 114 people
    • From the 1895 Atlas, Dixie had a post office and railroad service
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Dixie
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Dixie<3>
  • Aucilla ‑ Historic
    • While Aucilla was mentioned in the 1895 Rand McNally Atlas, it no longer exists
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Aucilla
    • Aucilla was located 8 miles [12.9 km]<1> to the south of Boston.
    • According to the 1895 Atlas, the estimated population in 1895: 88 people
    • From the 1895 Atlas, Aucilla had a post office and no railroad service
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Aucilla have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Patten
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Patten
    • Patten lies 8 miles [12.9 km]<1> to the north of Boston.
    • From the 1895 Rand McNally Atlas, Patten had a post office and no railroad service
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Patten have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Patten
  • Thomasville
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Thomasville
    • Thomasville lies 11 miles [17.7 km]<1> to the west of Boston.
    • According to the 1895 Rand McNally Atlas, the estimated population in 1895: 5,514 people
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 18,493 people
    • From the 1895 Atlas, Thomasville had a post office and railroad service
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Thomasville
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Thomasville<3>
  • Metcalf
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Metcalf
    • Metcalf lies 13 miles [20.9 km]<1> to the southwest of Boston.
    • According to the 1895 Rand McNally Atlas, the estimated population in 1895: 156 people
    • From the 1895 Atlas, Metcalf had a post office and railroad service
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Metcalf have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Metcalf
  • Quitman
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quitman
    • Quitman lies 13 miles [20.9 km]<1> to the east of Boston.
    • According to the 1895 Rand McNally Atlas, the estimated population in 1895: 1,868 people
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,625 people
    • From the 1895 Atlas, Quitman had a post office and railroad service
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Quitman
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Quitman<3>
  • Monticello
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Monticello
    • Monticello lies 17 miles [27.4 km]<1> to the south of Boston.
    • According to the 1895 Rand McNally Atlas, the estimated population in 1895: 1,218 people
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,453 people
    • From the 1895 Atlas, Monticello had a post office and railroad service
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Monticello
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Monticello<3>
  • Chastain
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chastain
    • Chastain lies 18 miles [29 km]<1> to the northwest of Boston.
    • From the 1895 Rand McNally Atlas, Chastain had a post office and no railroad service
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chastain have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Chastain
  • Ochlocknee
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ochlocknee
    • Ochlocknee lies 19 miles [30.6 km]<1> to the northwest of Boston.
    • According to the 1895 Rand McNally Atlas, the estimated population in 1895: 202 people
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 678 people
    • From the 1895 Atlas, Ochlocknee had a post office and railroad service
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ochlocknee have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Ochlocknee
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ochlocknee<3>
  • Miccosukee
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Miccosukee
    • Miccosukee lies 20 miles [32.2 km]<1> to the southwest of Boston.
    • From the 1895 Rand McNally Atlas, Miccosukee had a post office and no railroad service
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Miccosukee
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Miccosukee<3>
  • Morven
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Morven
    • Morven lies 20 miles [32.2 km]<1> to the northeast of Boston.
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 544 people
    • From the 1895 Rand McNally Atlas, Morven had a post office and no railroad service
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Morven have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Morven
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Morven<3>
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    • Aucilla
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Aucilla
      • Aucilla lies 21 miles [33.8 km]<1> to the south of Boston.
      • According to the 1895 Rand McNally Atlas, the estimated population in 1895: 216 people
      • From the 1895 Atlas, Aucilla had a post office and railroad service
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Aucilla
    • Nankin
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nankin
      • Nankin lies 21 miles [33.8 km]<1> to the southeast of Boston.
      • From the 1895 Rand McNally Atlas, Nankin had a post office and no railroad service
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Nankin have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Nankin
    • Ousley
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ousley
      • Ousley lies 21 miles [33.8 km]<1> to the east of Boston.
      • From the 1895 Rand McNally Atlas, Ousley had a post office and railroad service
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ousley have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Ousley

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

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

The official website for Thomas County: www.thomascountyboc.org/

The official website for State of Georgia: https://georgia.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Boston) to Point B.If you need the driving distance, we recommend that you use one of the Mapping Services listed on our Map Page for Boston. Since we usually use Google Maps, we've provided the following link: Google Map and Driving Directions starting from BostonOur distance measurements begin at a specific point in Boston. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 30.7936, Longitude: -83.7898    
<2>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.
<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 Boston, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.




 

 

 

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