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

Name Variations for Peters Creek ...

When searching records, keep in mind that names and their spelling can change over time. Our sources include documents like maps, railroad schedules, Travel, Express and Shipping Guides. Many of these documents date from the 1800's and it's common to find spelling differences.

Although we can't give a definitive list, hopefully the following will give you a feel for the variations that might have occurred.

  • A typical abbreviation for Peters Creek: Peters Crk. (or less commonly used: Peters Ck. or Peters Cr.)
  • While the name of this community is Peters Creek, be aware that it's the common practice of mapmakers to remove the apostrophe from possessive names<1>. So Peters Creek may originally have been Peter's Creek.

    Sometimes the trailing 's' might be dropped altogether, in which case Peters Creek might be written as Peter Creek.

If you have information about these names (such as the reason for the change, date of change, the origin of the name), please Contact Us.

Neighboring Counties ...

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

For example, we have great-grandparents who lived in the northwest corner of their home county. During their lives, most 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.

Peters Creek is located in Hardin 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 Hardin County: Gallatin, Pope, Saline, Crittenden (KY), Livingston (KY) & Union (KY).

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

  • Hardin County     (The home county of Peters Creek)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Peters Creek, with the one closest to Peters Creek listed first.
    • Rock Creek
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • 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
    • Cave-In-Rock
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • 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
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • 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 <3>
    • Rosiclare
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • 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 <3>
    • Saline Landing
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saline Landing
      • Saline Landing is located in Hardin County
    • Karbers Ridge
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
      • 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 <3>
    • Mineral City ‑ Historic
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
      • 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
    • Shetlerville
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
      • 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
  • Gallatin County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Peters Creek, with the one closest to Peters Creek listed first.
    • Old Shawneetown
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
      • 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
    • Junction
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
      • 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 <3>
    • Shawneetown
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
      • 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 <3>
    • Equality
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
    • Ridgway
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the north)
    • Elba
      (23 miles [37 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elba have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elba
      • Elba is located in Gallatin County
    • Inman
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the north)
      • 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
    • Omaha
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
    • New Haven
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
      • 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 <3>
  • Johnson County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Peters Creek, with the one closest to Peters Creek listed first.
    • Reevesville
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Reevesville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Reevesville
      • Reevesville is located in Johnson County
    • Grantsburg
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grantsburg have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grantsburg
      • Grantsburg is located in Johnson County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Grantsburg <3>
    • Ozark
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the west)
      • 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 <3>
    • Simpson
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Simpson have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Simpson
      • Simpson is located in Johnson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 60 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Simpson <3>
    • New Burnside
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the west)
    • Reynoldsburg
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Reynoldsburg
      • Reynoldsburg is located in Johnson County
    • Wartrace
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wartrace
      • Wartrace is located in Johnson County
  • Massac County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Peters Creek, with the one closest to Peters Creek listed first.
    • Big Bay
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Big Bay have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Big Bay
      • Big Bay is located in Massac County
    • Shady Grove
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shady Grove
      • Shady Grove is located in Massac County
    • Unionville
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Unionville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Unionville
      • Unionville is located in Massac County
  • Pope County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Peters Creek, with the one closest to Peters Creek listed first.
    • Leisure City
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
      • 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
    • Herod
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
      • 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 <3>
    • Oak
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
      • 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
    • Golconda
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Golconda have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Golconda
      • Golconda is located in Pope County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 622 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Golconda <3>
    • Eddyville
      (18 miles [29 km] to the west)
      • 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 <3>
    • Bay City
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bay City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bay City
      • Bay City is located in Pope County
    • Rock
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rock
      • Rock is located in Pope County
    • Glendale
      (23 miles [37 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glendale have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glendale
      • Glendale is located in Pope County
    • McCormick
      (23 miles [37 km] to the west)
      • 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
    • Dixon Springs
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dixon Springs
      • Dixon Springs is located in Pope County
    • Hamletsburg
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hamletsburg have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hamletsburg
      • Hamletsburg is located in Pope County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hamletsburg <3>
  • Saline County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Peters Creek, with the one closest to Peters Creek listed first.
    • Mitchellsville
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mitchellsville
      • Mitchellsville is located in Saline County
    • Cottage Grove
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cottage Grove
      • Cottage Grove is located in Saline County
    • Gaskins City
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest)
      • 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
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northwest)
    • Eldorado
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest)
      • 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 <3>
    • Ledford
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ledford
      • Ledford is located in Saline County
    • Liberty
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Liberty
      • Liberty is located in Saline County
    • Muddy
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest)
    • Wasson
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wasson
      • Wasson is located in Saline County
    • Buena Vista
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buena Vista
      • Buena Vista is located in Saline County
    • Carrier Mills
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carrier Mills
      • Carrier Mills is located in Saline County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,527 people
      • Former names for Carrier Mills:
      • Carriers Mills
      • Morrilsville
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Carrier Mills <3>
    • Saline City
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest)
      • 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
  • Caldwell County (KY)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Peters Creek, with the one closest to Peters Creek listed first.
    • Fredonia
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Creswell
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Creswell
      • Creswell is located in Caldwell County (KY)
    • Crider
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crider have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crider
      • Crider is located in Caldwell County (KY)
    • Dulaney
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dulaney have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dulaney
      • Dulaney is located in Caldwell County (KY)
  • Crittenden County (KY)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Peters Creek, with the one closest to Peters Creek listed first.
    • Tolu
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tolu
      • Tolu is located in Crittenden County (KY)
    • Sheridan
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sheridan have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sheridan
      • Sheridan is located in Crittenden County (KY)
    • Marion
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marion have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marion
      • Marion is located in Crittenden County (KY)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,850 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Marion <3>
    • Crayne
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crayne have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crayne
      • Crayne is located in Crittenden County (KY)
    • Piney Fork
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Piney Fork
      • Piney Fork is located in Crittenden County (KY)
    • Dycusburg
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dycusburg have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dycusburg
      • Dycusburg is located in Crittenden County (KY)
      • Population from the 2010 Census: 26 people
  • Hopkins County (KY)
    • Dalton
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dalton
      • Dalton is located in Hopkins County (KY)
  • Livingston County (KY)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Peters Creek, with the one closest to Peters Creek listed first.
    • Carrsville
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
      • 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
    • Lola
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lola
      • Lola is located in Livingston County (KY)
    • Salem
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Salem
      • Salem is located in Livingston County (KY)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 717 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Salem <3>
    • Hampton
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hampton have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hampton
      • Hampton is located in Livingston County (KY)
    • Burna
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Burna have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burna
      • Burna is located in Livingston County (KY)
    • Tiline
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tiline have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tiline
      • Tiline is located in Livingston County (KY)
    • Smithland
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the south)
  • Lyon County (KY)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Peters Creek, with the one closest to Peters Creek listed first.
    • Eddyville
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the south)
    • Fairview
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairview
      • Fairview is located in Lyon County (KY)
    • Kuttawa
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the south)
  • Union County (KY)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Peters Creek, with the one closest to Peters Creek listed first.
    • Dekoven
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
      • 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)
    • Grangertown
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grangertown
      • Grangertown is located in Union County (KY)
    • Sturgis
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
      • 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 <3>
    • Sullivan
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)
      • 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)
    • Raleigh
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)
      • 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)
    • Morganfield
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast)
      • 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 <3>
    • Breckinridge Center
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast)
      • 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)
    • Flournoy
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast)
      • 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)
    • Uniontown
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast)
      • 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
    • Waverly
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Hitesville
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hitesville
      • Hitesville is located in Union County (KY)
  • Webster County (KY)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Peters Creek, with the one closest to Peters Creek listed first.
    • Blackford
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Blackford have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blackford
      • Blackford is located in Webster County (KY)
    • West Wheatcroft
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Wheatcroft
      • West Wheatcroft is located in Webster County (KY)
    • Wheatcroft
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wheatcroft have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wheatcroft
      • Wheatcroft is located in Webster County (KY)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 152 people
    • Clay
      (23 miles [37 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clay have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clay
      • Clay is located in Webster County (KY)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,091 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Clay <3>
    • Free Union
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Free Union have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Free Union
      • Free Union is located in Webster County (KY)
    • Lisman
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lisman
      • Lisman is located in Webster County (KY)
    • Providence
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Providence have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Providence
      • Providence is located in Webster County (KY)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,986 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Providence <3>
    • Dixon
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dixon have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dixon
      • Dixon is located in Webster County (KY)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 877 people

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

Newspapers Published in Peters Creek ...

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 66 newspapers that have been published in the area around Peters Creek.

Although we're unaware of any newspapers that were published in the immediate area of Peters Creek, there are papers which were published within 23 miles [37 km]<4>. A list of those papers, sorted by paper name, can be found on the Extended Newspaper List for Peters Creek.

Websites to Help With Your Genealogy Research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we like to start with the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These professional and volunteer 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 Peters Creek:

Cemeteries Near Peters Creek ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Peters Creek.

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

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

  • Peters Creek Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Peters Creek Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Peters Creek Cemetery
  • Holbrook Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Holbrook Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Holbrook Cemetery
  • Empire Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Empire Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Empire Cemetery
  • Tinsley Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Tinsley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Tinsley Cemetery
  • Hale Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hale Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hale Cemetery
  • Adams Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Adams Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Adams Cemetery
  • Griffith Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Griffith Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Griffith Cemetery
  • Elizabethtown Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Elizabethtown Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Elizabethtown Cemetery
  • Price Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Price Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Price Cemetery
  • Coghill Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Coghill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Coghill Cemetery
  • Wallace Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wallace Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wallace Cemetery
  • Cave in Rock Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cave in Rock Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cave in Rock Cemetery
  • Continue List   (463 more) ...
    • Smyrna Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Smyrna Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Smyrna Cemetery
    • Shewmaker Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Shewmaker Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Shewmaker Cemetery
    • Fellows Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fellows Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fellows 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 in 1895, Peters Creek had a post office and no railroad service.

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

  • Tolu
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tolu
    • Tolu is located in Crittenden County (KY)
  • Rock Creek
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • 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
  • Elizabethtown
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • 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 <3>
  • Cave-In-Rock
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • 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
  • Irma
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Irma have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Irma
    • Irma is located in Crittenden County (KY)
  • Rosiclare
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
    • 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 <3>
  • Sparks Hill
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sparks Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sparks Hill
    • Sparks Hill is located in Hardin County
  • Lamb
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lamb have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lamb
    • Lamb is located in Hardin County
  • Karbers Ridge
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
    • 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 <3>
  • Hicks
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hicks have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hicks
    • Hicks is located in Hardin County
  • Carrsville
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
    • 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
  • Sheridan
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sheridan have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sheridan
    • Sheridan is located in Crittenden County (KY)
  • Continue List   (15 more) ...
    • Weston
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Weston have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Weston
      • Weston is located in Crittenden County (KY)
    • Shetlerville
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
      • 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
    • Caseyville
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Caseyville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Caseyville
      • Caseyville is located in Union County (KY)

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

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

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Footnotes ...

<1>It's generally believed that possessive apostrophes are removed to prevent confusion on maps where the apostrophe may be confused with a cartographic symbol. While this is generally true, it's not uncommon to find possessive apostrophes in administrative names (such as towns or counties).
<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>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 from Point A (ie- Peters Creek) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Peters Creek. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 37.4878, Longitude: -88.2414       In this case, the coordinates for Peters Creek 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 Peters Creek, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.




 

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