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Introduction ...

We have a couple of goals for our Gazetteer:

  • That it be a tool which helps us with planning our trips.
  • We're trying to shape our Gazetteer as a tool to help us understand the community in which our ancestors lived, the community that was part of their daily lives.
  • On our trips, we try to visit those places where our ancestors left their footprints.

By learning about Sparta (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 Sparta. 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 northwest corner of their home county. During their lives, most doctors and 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.

Sparta is located in Hancock County and is the County Seat.

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 Hancock County: Baldwin, Glascock, Greene, Putnam, Taliaferro, Warren & Washington.

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

  • Hancock County     (The home county of Sparta)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Sparta, with the one closest to Sparta listed first.
    • Zebulon
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Zebulon
      • Zebulon is located in Hancock County
      • Estimated population in 2019: 1,228 people
    • Springfield
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Springfield
      • Springfield is located in Hancock County
    • Gum Hill
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gum Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gum Hill
      • Gum Hill is located in Hancock County
      • Population from the 2010 Census: 2,146 people
    • Buckhead ‑ Historic
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Buckhead have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buckhead
      • Buckhead is located in Hancock County
      • Estimated population in 2019: 183 people
  • Baldwin County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Sparta, with the one closest to Sparta listed first.
    • Black Spring
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Black Spring have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Black Spring
      • Black Spring is located in Baldwin County
    • Milledgeville
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Hardwick
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Meriwether
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Oconee Old Town ‑ Historic
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oconee Old Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oconee Old Town
      • Oconee Old Town is located in Baldwin County
    • The Colony
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for The Colony have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for The Colony
      • The Colony is located in Baldwin County
      • Estimated population in 2019: 1,834 people
    • Mount Pleasant
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Mount Pleasant. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Pleasant
      • Mount Pleasant is located in Baldwin County
    • Brown's Crossing
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Brown's Crossing. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brown's Crossing
      • Brown's Crossing is located in Baldwin County
    • Coopers
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coopers
      • Coopers is located in Baldwin County
  • Glascock County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Sparta, with the one closest to Sparta listed first.
    • Mitchell
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mitchell have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mitchell
      • Mitchell is located in Glascock County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 185 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mitchell <2>
    • Gibson
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the east)
    • Edge Hill
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edge Hill
      • Edge Hill is located in Glascock County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 23 people
  • Greene County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Sparta, with the one closest to Sparta listed first.
    • Swaggy Valley
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Swaggy Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Swaggy Valley
      • Swaggy Valley is located in Greene County
      • Estimated population in 2019: 7,542 people
    • Comfort ‑ Historic
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Comfort have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Comfort
      • Comfort is located in Greene County
      • Estimated population in 2019: 7,085 people
    • White Plains
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for White Plains have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for White Plains
      • White Plains is located in Greene County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 356 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for White Plains <2>
    • Siloam
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)
    • Jacksonville
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jacksonville
      • Jacksonville is located in Greene County
      • Estimated population in 2019: 133 people
    • Union Point
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the north)
    • Greensboro
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest)
    • Daniel Springs
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Daniel Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Daniel Springs
      • Daniel Springs is located in Greene County
      • Estimated population in 2019: 594 people
    • Durham Town
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Durham Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Durham Town
      • Durham Town is located in Greene County
    • Woodville
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodville
      • Woodville is located in Greene County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 397 people
  • Jefferson County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Sparta, with the one closest to Sparta listed first.
    • Omaha Springs
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Omaha Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Omaha Springs
      • Omaha Springs is located in Jefferson County
    • Avera
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Avera
      • Avera is located in Jefferson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 220 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Avera <2>
    • Stapleton
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
    • Stapletons Crossroads
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stapletons Crossroads have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stapletons Crossroads
      • Stapletons Crossroads is located in Jefferson County
      • Estimated population in 2019: 393 people
  • Jones County
    • Ethridge
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ethridge
      • Ethridge is located in Jones County
  • McDuffie County
    • Thomson
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Thomson have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Thomson
      • Thomson is located in McDuffie County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 6,463 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Thomson <2>
  • Morgan County
    • Buckhead
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest)
  • Putnam County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Sparta, with the one closest to Sparta listed first.
    • Oconee Springs
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oconee Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oconee Springs
      • Oconee Springs is located in Putnam County
      • Estimated population in 2019: 243 people
    • Dennis
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dennis
      • Dennis is located in Putnam County
    • Hallwood
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Hallwood. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hallwood
      • Hallwood is located in Putnam County
    • Jefferson
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jefferson
      • Jefferson is located in Putnam County
    • Eatonton
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the west)
    • Resseaus Crossroads
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Resseaus Crossroads. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Resseaus Crossroads
      • Resseaus Crossroads is located in Putnam County
      • Estimated population in 2019: 63 people
  • Taliaferro County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Sparta, with the one closest to Sparta listed first.
    • Crawfordville
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)
    • Sharon
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Raytown
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Raytown. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Raytown
      • Raytown is located in Taliaferro County
    • Springfield
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Springfield
      • Springfield is located in Taliaferro County
    • Carters Grove
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Carters Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carters Grove
      • Carters Grove is located in Taliaferro County
      • Estimated population in 2019: 21,760 people
  • Warren County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Sparta, with the one closest to Sparta listed first.
    • Jewell
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jewell have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jewell
      • Jewell is located in Warren County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Jewell <2>
    • Barnett
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Barnett
      • Barnett is located in Warren County
    • Norwood
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Norwood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Norwood
      • Norwood is located in Warren County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 224 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Norwood <2>
    • Warrenton
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Warrenton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Warrenton
      • Warrenton is located in Warren County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,707 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Warrenton <2>
    • Camak
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Cadley
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cadley have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cadley
      • Cadley is located in Warren County
      • Estimated population in 2019: 540 people
    • Mesena
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast)
  • Washington County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Sparta, with the one closest to Sparta listed first.
    • Warthen
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Deepstep
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
    • Goat Town
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Goat Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Goat Town
      • Goat Town is located in Washington County
    • Sandersville
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sandersville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandersville
      • Sandersville is located in Washington County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 5,275 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sandersville <2>
    • Tennille
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the south)
    • Gardner
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gardner have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gardner
      • Gardner is located in Washington County
      • Estimated population in 2019: 201 people
    • Oconee
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oconee have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oconee
      • Oconee is located in Washington County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 240 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Oconee <2>
    • Davisboro
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast)
  • Wilkes County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Sparta, with the one closest to Sparta listed first.
    • Tyrone
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tyrone
      • Tyrone is located in Wilkes County
    • Lundberg
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lundberg have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lundberg
      • Lundberg is located in Wilkes County
      • Estimated population in 2019: 831 people

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

Cemeteries Near Sparta ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Sparta.

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

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

  • Dixon Family Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dixon Family Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dixon Family Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Sparta Catholic Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sparta Catholic Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sparta Catholic Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Holsey Memorial Cemetery #3
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Holsey Memorial Cemetery #3
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Holsey Memorial Cemetery #3 have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Holsey Memorial Cemetery #2
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Holsey Memorial Cemetery #2
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Holsey Memorial Cemetery #2 have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Holsey Memorial Cemetery #1
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Holsey Memorial Cemetery #1
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Holsey Memorial Cemetery #1 have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Sparta Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sparta Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sparta Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Ingraham Family Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ingraham Family Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ingraham Family Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Guill Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Guill Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Guill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • St. Mark AME Church Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Mark AME Church Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Mark AME Church Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Shivers Mission Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Shivers Mission Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Shivers Mission Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Britt Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Britt Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Britt Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Power of God Ministries Church Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Power of God Ministries Church Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Power of God Ministries Church Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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    • Barnes - Rives - Warren Family Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Barnes - Rives - Warren Family Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Barnes - Rives - Warren Family Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Lunsford - Wall - Sisson Family Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lunsford - Wall - Sisson Family Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lunsford - Wall - Sisson Family Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Knowles Chapel Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Knowles Chapel Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Knowles Chapel 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 Sparta had a population of 1,540 people in 1895 with a post office and railroad service. In 2020, Sparta had a population of 1,220 people.

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

  • Culverton
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Culverton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Culverton
    • Culverton is located in Hancock County
  • Linton
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Linton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Linton
    • Linton is located in Hancock County
  • Mayfield
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mayfield have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mayfield
    • Mayfield is located in Hancock County
  • Powelton
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Powelton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Powelton
    • Powelton is located in Hancock County
  • Lindsey ‑ Historic
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lindsey have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lindsey
    • Lindsey is located in Washington County
  • Liberty
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Liberty have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Liberty
    • Liberty is located in Greene County
  • White Plains
    (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for White Plains have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for White Plains
    • White Plains is located in Greene County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 356 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for White Plains <2>
  • Warthen
    (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
  • Chalker ‑ Historic
    (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chalker have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chalker
    • Chalker is located in Washington County
  • Agricola
    (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Agricola have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Agricola
    • Agricola is located in Glascock County
  • Mitchell
    (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mitchell have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mitchell
    • Mitchell is located in Glascock County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 185 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mitchell <2>
  • Ruth ‑ Historic
    (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ruth have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ruth
    • Ruth is located in Greene County
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    • Deepstep
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
    • Veazey
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Veazey have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Veazey
      • Veazey is located in Greene County
    • Barnett
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Barnett
      • Barnett is located in Warren County

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

Newspapers Published in the Vicinity of Sparta ...

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 61 newspapers that have been published in the area around Sparta.

We have organized these newspapers into two lists:

  • A Local Newspaper List - focusing on the papers published in the immediate area of Sparta. There are actually two parts to this list - papers printed in the immediate area of Sparta and those printed in the larger area surrounding Sparta.
  • An Extended Newspaper List - a longer list, sorted by paper name and containing those papers published within 24 miles [38.6 km]<5> of Sparta.

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 helpful 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 Sparta:

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

The official website for State of Georgia: https://georgia.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>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 Sparta, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.
<5>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a '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- Sparta) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Sparta. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 33.2767, Longitude: -82.9706       In this case, the coordinates for Sparta have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).




 

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