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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 Lexington (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 Lexington. 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 southwest 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 south.

So when searching for records, we had our best success by looking in neighboring counties instead of the county in which they lived:  their home county contained property and probate records; the county to the west contained birth and death records; the county to the south contained their burial records. If we hadn't included the neighboring counties, we would have missed many valuable sources of information.

If you're in a similar situation, we hope that the following information helps.

Lexington is located in Scott County.

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

The following counties adjoin and form the boundaries of Scott County: Clark, Jackson, Jefferson, Jennings & Washington.

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

  • Scott County     (The home county of Lexington)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Lexington, with the one closest to Lexington listed first.
    • Blocher
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blocher
      • Blocher is located in Scott County
    • Goshen
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Goshen
      • Goshen is located in Scott County
    • Albion
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Albion
      • Albion is located in Scott County
    • Scottsburg
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Scottsburg have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Scottsburg
      • Scottsburg is located in Scott County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 6,703 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Scottsburg <2>
    • Marshfield
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marshfield have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marshfield
      • Marshfield is located in Scott County
    • Austin
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
  • Clark County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Lexington, with the one closest to Lexington listed first.
    • Nabb
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Nabb have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nabb
      • Nabb is located in Clark County
    • Marysville
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marysville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marysville
      • Marysville is located in Clark County
    • Otisco
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Otisco
      • Otisco is located in Clark County
    • New Washington
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Washington have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Washington
      • New Washington is located in Clark County
    • Underwood
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Underwood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Underwood
      • Underwood is located in Clark County
    • Otto
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Otto
      • Otto is located in Clark County
    • Henryville
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
    • Vesta
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vesta
      • Vesta is located in Clark County
    • Charlestown
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
    • Bethlehem
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bethlehem have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bethlehem
      • Bethlehem is located in Clark County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bethlehem <2>
    • Memphis
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Memphis have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Memphis
      • Memphis is located in Clark County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Memphis <2>
    • Sunset Village
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunset Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunset Village
      • Sunset Village is located in Clark County
  • Floyd County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Lexington, with the one closest to Lexington listed first.
    • Floyds Knobs
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Galena
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Galena have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Galena
      • Galena is located in Floyd County
    • Greenville
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greenville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenville
      • Greenville is located in Floyd County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,115 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Greenville <2>
    • New Albany
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest)
  • Harrison County
    • Bradford
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bradford
      • Bradford is located in Harrison County
  • Jackson County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Lexington, with the one closest to Lexington listed first.
    • Crothersville
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crothersville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crothersville
      • Crothersville is located in Jackson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,529 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Crothersville <2>
    • Retreat
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Retreat
      • Retreat is located in Jackson County
    • Dudleytown
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dudleytown
      • Dudleytown is located in Jackson County
    • Kriete Corner
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kriete Corner
      • Kriete Corner is located in Jackson County
    • Fleming
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fleming
      • Fleming is located in Jackson County
    • Seymour
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest)
    • New Elizabethtown
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Elizabethtown
      • New Elizabethtown is located in Jackson County
    • Brownstown
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brownstown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brownstown
      • Brownstown is located in Jackson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,874 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Brownstown <2>
    • Cortland
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cortland have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cortland
      • Cortland is located in Jackson County
    • Vallonia
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)
  • Jefferson County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Lexington, with the one closest to Lexington listed first.
    • Chelsea
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chelsea
      • Chelsea is located in Jefferson County
    • Deputy
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Deputy have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Deputy
      • Deputy is located in Jefferson County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Deputy <2>
    • Hanover
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hanover have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hanover
      • Hanover is located in Jefferson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,493 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hanover <2>
    • Smyrna
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Smyrna
      • Smyrna is located in Jefferson County
    • Madison
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Madison have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Madison
      • Madison is located in Jefferson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 11,750 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Madison <2>
    • Middlefork
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Middlefork have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Middlefork
      • Middlefork is located in Jefferson County
    • Dupont
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dupont have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dupont
      • Dupont is located in Jefferson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 327 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Dupont <2>
    • Manville
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Manville
      • Manville is located in Jefferson County
    • Brooksburg
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brooksburg have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brooksburg
      • Brooksburg is located in Jefferson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 80 people
    • Bryantsburg
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bryantsburg have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bryantsburg
      • Bryantsburg is located in Jefferson County
    • Canaan
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Canaan
      • Canaan is located in Jefferson County
  • Jennings County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Lexington, with the one closest to Lexington listed first.
    • Paris Crossing
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Paris Crossing have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paris Crossing
      • Paris Crossing is located in Jennings County
    • Commiskey
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
    • Four Corners
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Four Corners
      • Four Corners is located in Jennings County
    • Grayford
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grayford
      • Grayford is located in Jennings County
    • San Jacinto
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for San Jacinto
      • San Jacinto is located in Jennings County
    • Vernon
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the north)
    • Hayden
      (23 miles [37 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hayden
      • Hayden is located in Jennings County
    • North Vernon
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the north)
    • Butlerville
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the north)
    • Scipio
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Scipio
      • Scipio is located in Jennings County
  • Ripley County
    • Cross Plains
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cross Plains
      • Cross Plains is located in Ripley County
  • Switzerland County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Lexington, with the one closest to Lexington listed first.
    • Lamb
      (23 miles [37 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lamb have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lamb
      • Lamb is located in Switzerland County
    • Moorefield
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Moorefield
      • Moorefield is located in Switzerland County
    • Pleasant
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant
      • Pleasant is located in Switzerland County
    • Avonburg
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Avonburg
      • Avonburg is located in Switzerland County
    • Bennington
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bennington have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bennington
      • Bennington is located in Switzerland County
    • Vevay
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vevay have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vevay
      • Vevay is located in Switzerland County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,639 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Vevay <2>
  • Washington County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Lexington, with the one closest to Lexington listed first.
    • Little York
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Little York have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Little York
      • Little York is located in Washington County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 191 people
    • South Boston
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for South Boston
      • South Boston is located in Washington County
    • New Pekin
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Pekin have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Pekin
      • New Pekin is located in Washington County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,392 people
    • Kossuth
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kossuth have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kossuth
      • Kossuth is located in Washington County
    • Plattsburg
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Plattsburg
      • Plattsburg is located in Washington County
    • Salem
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Salem
      • Salem is located in Washington County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 6,236 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Salem <2>
  • Carroll County (KY)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Lexington, with the one closest to Lexington listed first.
    • Locust
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Locust have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Locust
      • Locust is located in Carroll County (KY)
    • Prestonville
      (23 miles [37 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Prestonville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Prestonville
      • Prestonville is located in Carroll County (KY)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 160 people
    • Carrollton
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Carrollton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carrollton
      • Carrollton is located in Carroll County (KY)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,806 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Carrollton <2>
    • English
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for English have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for English
      • English is located in Carroll County (KY)
    • Langstaff
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Langstaff have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Langstaff
      • Langstaff is located in Carroll County (KY)
    • Easterday
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Easterday have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Easterday
      • Easterday is located in Carroll County (KY)
    • Ghent
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ghent have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ghent
      • Ghent is located in Carroll County (KY)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 307 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ghent <2>
    • Worthville
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Worthville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Worthville
      • Worthville is located in Carroll County (KY)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 195 people
  • Henry County (KY)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Lexington, with the one closest to Lexington listed first.
    • Pendleton
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Sulphur
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Campbellsburg
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the east)
    • Turners Station
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Turners Station have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Turners Station
      • Turners Station is located in Henry County (KY)
    • Smithfield
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Smithfield have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Smithfield
      • Smithfield is located in Henry County (KY)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 115 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Smithfield <2>
    • New Castle
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Castle have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Castle
      • New Castle is located in Henry County (KY)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 930 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for New Castle <2>
    • Port Royal
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Port Royal have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Port Royal
      • Port Royal is located in Henry County (KY)
  • Jefferson County (KY)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Lexington, with the one closest to Lexington listed first.
    • Prospect
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Prospect
      • Prospect is located in Jefferson County (KY)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 4,918 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Prospect <2>
    • Harrods Creek
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the south)
    • Coldstream
      (23 miles [37 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Coldstream have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coldstream
      • Coldstream is located in Jefferson County (KY)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,165 people
    • Glenview
      (23 miles [37 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glenview
      • Glenview is located in Jefferson County (KY)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 544 people
    • Green Spring
      (23 miles [37 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Spring have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Spring
      • Green Spring is located in Jefferson County (KY)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 748 people
    • Worthington
      (23 miles [37 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Worthington
      • Worthington is located in Jefferson County (KY)
    • Barbourmeade
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Barbourmeade have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Barbourmeade
      • Barbourmeade is located in Jefferson County (KY)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,252 people
    • Broeck Pointe
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Broeck Pointe have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Broeck Pointe
      • Broeck Pointe is located in Jefferson County (KY)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 281 people
    • Brownsboro Farm
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brownsboro Farm have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brownsboro Farm
      • Brownsboro Farm is located in Jefferson County (KY)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 674 people
    • Fincastle
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fincastle have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fincastle
      • Fincastle is located in Jefferson County (KY)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 847 people
    • Glenview Hills
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glenview Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glenview Hills
      • Glenview Hills is located in Jefferson County (KY)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 330 people
    • Glenview Manor
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glenview Manor have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glenview Manor
      • Glenview Manor is located in Jefferson County (KY)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 195 people
  • Oldham County (KY)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Lexington, with the one closest to Lexington listed first.
    • Westport
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Goshen
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Goshen have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Goshen
      • Goshen is located in Oldham County (KY)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,016 people
    • Harmony Village
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harmony Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harmony Village
      • Harmony Village is located in Oldham County (KY)
    • Russell Corner
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Russell Corner
      • Russell Corner is located in Oldham County (KY)
    • River Bluff
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for River Bluff have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for River Bluff
      • River Bluff is located in Oldham County (KY)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 442 people
    • Buckner
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast)
    • La Grange
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Crestwood
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crestwood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crestwood
      • Crestwood is located in Oldham County (KY)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 5,111 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Crestwood <2>
    • Park Lake
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Park Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Park Lake
      • Park Lake is located in Oldham County (KY)
    • Orchard Grass Hills
      (23 miles [37 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Orchard Grass Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Orchard Grass Hills
      • Orchard Grass Hills is located in Oldham County (KY)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,786 people
    • Pewee Valley
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pewee Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pewee Valley
      • Pewee Valley is located in Oldham County (KY)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,574 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Pewee Valley <2>
  • Trimble County (KY)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Lexington, with the one closest to Lexington listed first.
    • Mount Pleasant
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Pleasant
      • Mount Pleasant is located in Trimble County (KY)
    • Milton
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Milton
      • Milton is located in Trimble County (KY)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 607 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Milton <2>
    • Bedford
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bedford
      • Bedford is located in Trimble County (KY)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 555 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bedford <2>

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

Newspapers Published in Lexington ...

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 86 newspapers that have been published in the area around Lexington.

Although we're unaware of any newspapers that were published in the immediate area of Lexington, there are papers which were published within 22 miles [35.4 km]<3>. A list of those papers, sorted by paper name, can be found on the Extended Newspaper List for Lexington.

Websites to Help With Your Genealogy Research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we first visit 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 Lexington:

Cemeteries Near Lexington ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Lexington.

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

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

  • Lexington Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lexington Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lexington Cemetery
  • Horner Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Horner Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Horner Cemetery
  • Bethel Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bethel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bethel Cemetery
  • Barnes Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Barnes Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Barnes Cemetery
  • Bethel Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bethel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bethel Cemetery
  • Owens Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Owens Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Owens Cemetery
  • Reeve Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Reeve Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Reeve Cemetery
  • Walnut Hill Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Walnut Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Walnut Hill Cemetery
  • Sharon Hill Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
  • Kern Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Kern Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Kern Cemetery
  • Slippery Point Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Slippery Point Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Slippery Point Cemetery
  • White River Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the White River Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the White River Cemetery
  • Continue List   (400 more) ...
    • Estil Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Estil Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Estil Cemetery
    • Hopewell Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hopewell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hopewell Cemetery
    • Ivy Hill Baptist Church Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)

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 Lexington had a population of 500 people in 1895 with a post office and railroad service.

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

  • Nabb
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Nabb have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nabb
    • Nabb is located in Clark County
  • Marysville
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marysville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marysville
    • Marysville is located in Clark County
  • Blocher
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blocher
    • Blocher is located in Scott County
  • Swanville
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Swanville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Swanville
    • Swanville is located in Jefferson County
  • Chelsea
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chelsea
    • Chelsea is located in Jefferson County
  • Otisco
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Otisco
    • Otisco is located in Clark County
  • New Washington
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Washington have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Washington
    • New Washington is located in Clark County
  • Saluda
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saluda have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saluda
    • Saluda is located in Jefferson County
  • Kent
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kent have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kent
    • Kent is located in Jefferson County
  • New Frankfort
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Frankfort have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Frankfort
    • New Frankfort is located in Scott County
  • Vienna
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vienna have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vienna
    • Vienna is located in Scott County
  • Underwood
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Underwood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Underwood
    • Underwood is located in Clark County
  • Continue List   (15 more) ...
    • Scottsburg
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Scottsburg have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Scottsburg
      • Scottsburg is located in Scott County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 6,703 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Scottsburg <2>
    • Hanover
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hanover have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hanover
      • Hanover is located in Jefferson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,493 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hanover <2>
    • Marshfield
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marshfield have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marshfield
      • Marshfield is located in Scott County

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

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

The official website for State of Indiana: https://www.in.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>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Lexington) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Lexington. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 38.6523, Longitude: -85.6252       In this case, the coordinates for Lexington have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<4>The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.
<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 Lexington, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.




 

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