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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 Elba (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 Elba. 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 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.

Elba is located in Gallatin County.

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

The following counties adjoin and form the boundaries of Gallatin County: Hamilton, Hardin, Saline, White, Posey (IN) & Union (KY).

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

  • Gallatin County     (The home county of Elba)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Elba, with the one closest to Elba listed first.
    • Omaha
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Ridgway
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Equality
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Inman
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Inman have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Inman
      • Inman is located in Gallatin County
    • Junction
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Junction have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Junction
      • Junction is located in Gallatin County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 110 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Junction <1>
    • Shawneetown
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shawneetown have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shawneetown
      • Shawneetown is located in Gallatin County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,070 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Shawneetown <1>
    • New Haven
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Haven have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Haven
      • New Haven is located in Gallatin County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 377 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for New Haven <1>
    • Old Shawneetown
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Old Shawneetown have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Old Shawneetown
      • Old Shawneetown is located in Gallatin County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 164 people
  • Franklin County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Elba, with the one closest to Elba listed first.
    • Thompsonville
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the west)
    • Akin
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Akin have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Akin
      • Akin is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Akin <1>
    • Fitt's Hill ‑ Historic
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Fitt's Hill. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fitt's Hill
      • Fitt's Hill is located in Franklin County
    • Parrish
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Parrish
      • Parrish is located in Franklin County
    • Hanaford
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hanaford have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hanaford
      • Hanaford is located in Franklin County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 316 people
  • Hamilton County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Elba, with the one closest to Elba listed first.
    • Broughton
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Broughton have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Broughton
      • Broughton is located in Hamilton County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 185 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Broughton <1>
    • Dale
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dale have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dale
      • Dale is located in Hamilton County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Dale <1>
    • Walpole
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Walpole
      • Walpole is located in Hamilton County
    • Diamond City
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Diamond City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Diamond City
      • Diamond City is located in Hamilton County
    • McLeansboro
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for McLeansboro have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McLeansboro
      • McLeansboro is located in Hamilton County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,730 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for McLeansboro <1>
    • Jefferson City ‑ Historic
      (23 miles [37 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jefferson City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jefferson City
      • Jefferson City is located in Hamilton County
    • Flint
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Flint have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flint
      • Flint is located in Hamilton County
    • Bungay
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bungay
      • Bungay is located in Hamilton County
    • Macedonia
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Macedonia have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Macedonia
      • Macedonia is located in Hamilton County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 64 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Macedonia <1>
    • Belle Prairie City
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Belle Prairie City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Belle Prairie City
      • Belle Prairie City is located in Hamilton County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 50 people
  • Hardin County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Elba, with the one closest to Elba listed first.
    • Karbers Ridge
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Karbers Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Karbers Ridge
      • Karbers Ridge is located in Hardin County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Karbers Ridge <1>
    • Rock Creek
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rock Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rock Creek
      • Rock Creek is located in Hardin County
    • Saline Landing
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saline Landing
      • Saline Landing is located in Hardin County
    • Cave-In-Rock
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cave-In-Rock have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cave-In-Rock
      • Cave-In-Rock is located in Hardin County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 278 people
      • Cave-In-Rock has also been known as:
      • Cave-In-Rock village
    • Elizabethtown
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elizabethtown have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elizabethtown
      • Elizabethtown is located in Hardin County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 272 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Elizabethtown <1>
    • Rosiclare
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rosiclare have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rosiclare
      • Rosiclare is located in Hardin County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,008 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Rosiclare <1>
    • Shetlerville
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shetlerville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shetlerville
      • Shetlerville is located in Hardin County
    • Mineral City ‑ Historic
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mineral City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mineral City
      • Mineral City is located in Hardin County
  • Johnson County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Elba, with the one closest to Elba listed first.
    • New Burnside
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Ozark
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ozark have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ozark
      • Ozark is located in Johnson County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ozark <1>
  • Pope County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Elba, with the one closest to Elba listed first.
    • Herod
      (18 miles [29 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Herod have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Herod
      • Herod is located in Pope County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Herod <1>
    • Oak
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oak have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak
      • Oak is located in Pope County
    • Leisure City
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Leisure City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leisure City
      • Leisure City is located in Pope County
    • Eddyville
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eddyville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eddyville
      • Eddyville is located in Pope County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 97 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Eddyville <1>
    • McCormick
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for McCormick have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McCormick
      • McCormick is located in Pope County
  • Saline County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Elba, with the one closest to Elba listed first.
    • Texas City
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Texas City
      • Texas City is located in Saline County
    • Saline City
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saline City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saline City
      • Saline City is located in Saline County
    • Eldorado
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eldorado have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eldorado
      • Eldorado is located in Saline County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,837 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Eldorado <1>
    • Cottage Grove
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cottage Grove
      • Cottage Grove is located in Saline County
    • Wasson
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wasson
      • Wasson is located in Saline County
    • Muddy
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Raleigh
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Raleigh have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Raleigh
      • Raleigh is located in Saline County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 328 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Raleigh <1>
    • Gaskins City
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gaskins City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gaskins City
      • Gaskins City is located in Saline County
    • Harrisburg
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
    • Buena Vista
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buena Vista
      • Buena Vista is located in Saline County
    • Liberty
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Liberty
      • Liberty is located in Saline County
    • Galatia
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Galatia have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Galatia
      • Galatia is located in Saline County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 868 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Galatia <1>
  • White County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Elba, with the one closest to Elba listed first.
    • Norris City
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Norris City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Norris City
      • Norris City is located in White County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,134 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Norris City <1>
    • Herald
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Herald have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Herald
      • Herald is located in White County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Herald <1>
    • Stokes
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stokes have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stokes
      • Stokes is located in White County
    • Emma
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Emma have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Emma
      • Emma is located in White County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Emma <1>
    • Enfield
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Enfield have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Enfield
      • Enfield is located in White County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 548 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Enfield <1>
    • Carmi
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Carmi have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carmi
      • Carmi is located in White County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 4,740 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Carmi <1>
    • Maunie
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maunie have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maunie
      • Maunie is located in White County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 128 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Maunie <1>
    • Springerton
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the north)
    • Crossville
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crossville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crossville
      • Crossville is located in White County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 687 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Crossville <1>
    • Phillipstown
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Phillipstown have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Phillipstown
      • Phillipstown is located in White County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 40 people
    • Burnt Prairie
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Burnt Prairie have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burnt Prairie
      • Burnt Prairie is located in White County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 47 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Burnt Prairie <1>
    • Mill Shoals
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mill Shoals have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mill Shoals
      • Mill Shoals is located in White County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 193 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mill Shoals <1>
  • Williamson County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Elba, with the one closest to Elba listed first.
    • Hartford
      (18 miles [29 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hartford have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hartford
      • Hartford is located in Williamson County
    • Corinth
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Corinth have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Corinth
      • Corinth is located in Williamson County
    • Pittsburg
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pittsburg have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pittsburg
      • Pittsburg is located in Williamson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 549 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Pittsburg <1>
  • Posey County (IN)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Elba, with the one closest to Elba listed first.
    • Savah
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Savah
      • Savah is located in Posey County (IN)
    • Mount Vernon
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the east)
    • Solitude
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Solitude
      • Solitude is located in Posey County (IN)
    • Bufkin
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bufkin have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bufkin
      • Bufkin is located in Posey County (IN)
    • Springfield
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Springfield
      • Springfield is located in Posey County (IN)
    • New Harmony
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Harmony have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Harmony
      • New Harmony is located in Posey County (IN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 747 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for New Harmony <1>
    • Caborn
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Caborn
      • Caborn is located in Posey County (IN)
    • Oliver
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oliver have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oliver
      • Oliver is located in Posey County (IN)
  • Crittenden County (KY)
    • Tolu
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tolu
      • Tolu is located in Crittenden County (KY)
  • Henderson County (KY)
    • Smith Mills
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Smith Mills have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Smith Mills
      • Smith Mills is located in Henderson County (KY)
  • Livingston County (KY)
    • Carrsville
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Carrsville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carrsville
      • Carrsville is located in Livingston County (KY)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 44 people
  • Union County (KY)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Elba, with the one closest to Elba listed first.
    • Raleigh
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Raleigh have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Raleigh
      • Raleigh is located in Union County (KY)
    • Uniontown
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Uniontown have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Uniontown
      • Uniontown is located in Union County (KY)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 930 people
    • Dekoven
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dekoven have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dekoven
      • Dekoven is located in Union County (KY)
    • Morganfield
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Morganfield have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Morganfield
      • Morganfield is located in Union County (KY)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,385 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Morganfield <1>
    • Grangertown
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grangertown
      • Grangertown is located in Union County (KY)
    • Flournoy
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Flournoy have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flournoy
      • Flournoy is located in Union County (KY)
    • Sturgis
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sturgis have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sturgis
      • Sturgis is located in Union County (KY)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,792 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sturgis <1>
    • Breckinridge Center
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Breckinridge Center have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Breckinridge Center
      • Breckinridge Center is located in Union County (KY)
    • Hitesville
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hitesville
      • Hitesville is located in Union County (KY)
    • Waverly
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
    • Sullivan
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sullivan have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sullivan
      • Sullivan is located in Union County (KY)

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

Newspapers Published in Elba ...

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 91 newspapers that have been published in the area around Elba.

Although we're unaware of any newspapers that were published in the immediate area of Elba, there are papers which were published within 24 miles [38.6 km]<4>. A list of those papers, sorted by paper name, can be found on the Extended Newspaper List for Elba.

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 Elba:

Cemeteries Near Elba ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Elba.

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

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

  • Zion Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Zion Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Zion Cemetery
  • Union Chapel Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Union Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Union Chapel Cemetery
  • Garrett Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Garrett Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Garrett Cemetery
  • Oak Grove Church Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Oak Grove Church Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oak Grove Church Cemetery
  • Adkin Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Adkin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Adkin Cemetery
  • Campground Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Campground Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Campground Cemetery
  • Poplar Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Poplar Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Poplar Cemetery
  • St. Josephs Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Josephs Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Josephs Cemetery
  • Jackson Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jackson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jackson Cemetery
  • Palestine #1 Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Palestine #1 Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Palestine #1 Cemetery
  • Elmwood Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Elmwood Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Elmwood Cemetery
  • Shaw Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Shaw Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Shaw Cemetery
  • Continue List   (407 more) ...
    • Shane Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Shane Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Shane Cemetery
    • Jones Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jones Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jones Cemetery
    • Palestine #2 Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Palestine #2 Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Palestine #2 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.<5>

The Rand McNally Atlas shows that Elba had a population of 45 people in 1895 with a post office and no railroad service.

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

  • Ridgway
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
  • Omaha
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
  • Texas City
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Texas City
    • Texas City is located in Saline County
  • Equality
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
  • Eldorado
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eldorado have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eldorado
    • Eldorado is located in Saline County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,837 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Eldorado <1>
  • Lawler
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lawler have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lawler
    • Lawler is located in Gallatin County
  • Gossett
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gossett have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gossett
    • Gossett is located in White County
  • Cottonwood
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cottonwood have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cottonwood
    • Cottonwood is located in Gallatin County
  • Roland
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Roland have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roland
    • Roland is located in White County
  • Norris City
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Norris City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Norris City
    • Norris City is located in White County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,134 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Norris City <1>
  • Shawneetown
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shawneetown have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shawneetown
    • Shawneetown is located in Gallatin County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,070 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Shawneetown <1>
  • Broughton
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Broughton have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Broughton
    • Broughton is located in Hamilton County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 185 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Broughton <1>
  • Continue List   (16 more) ...
    • Kedron
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kedron have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kedron
      • Kedron is located in Gallatin County
    • Iron
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Iron have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Iron
      • Iron is located in White County
    • Raleigh
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Raleigh have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Raleigh
      • Raleigh is located in Saline County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 328 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Raleigh <1>

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

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

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Footnotes ...

<1>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<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>An 'estimated' location is one where we have been given GPS coordinates, but are unable to verify the accuracy of those coordinates. That said, we have some confidence that we have placed the marker near the actual location. A typical reason for being unable to verify a location is that it might be on private property or maybe historic and gone without an obvious trace.
<4>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Elba) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Elba. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 37.8266, Longitude: -88.3265       In this case, the coordinates for Elba have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<5>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 Elba, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.




 

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