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

Neighboring Counties ...

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

For example, we have great-grandparents who lived in the northeast corner of their home county. During their lives, most doctors were in the next county to the east. Almost all of the nearby churches and cemeteries were in the county to the north.

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

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

Purdy Hill is located in Clay 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 Clay County: Greene, Owen, Parke, Putnam, Sullivan & Vigo.

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

  • Clay County     (The home county of Purdy Hill)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Purdy Hill, with the one closest to Purdy Hill listed first.
    • Billtown
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Billtown
      • Billtown is located in Clay County
    • Staunton
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Staunton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Staunton
      • Staunton is located in Clay County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 502 people
    • Cloverland
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cloverland
      • Cloverland is located in Clay County
    • Bee Ridge
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bee Ridge
      • Bee Ridge is located in Clay County
    • Billville
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Billville
      • Billville is located in Clay County
    • Brazil
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Knightsville
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Knightsville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Knightsville
      • Knightsville is located in Clay County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 769 people
    • Perth
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Perth have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Perth
      • Perth is located in Clay County
    • Benwood
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Benwood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Benwood
      • Benwood is located in Clay County
    • Prairie City
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Prairie City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Prairie City
      • Prairie City is located in Clay County
    • Harmony
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harmony have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harmony
      • Harmony is located in Clay County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 639 people
    • Art
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Art
      • Art is located in Clay County
    • Carbon
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Carbon have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carbon
      • Carbon is located in Clay County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 379 people
  • Greene County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Purdy Hill, with the one closest to Purdy Hill listed first.
    • Jasonville
      (23 miles [37 km] to the south)
    • Gilmour
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gilmour
      • Gilmour is located in Greene County
    • Midland
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Midland have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Midland
      • Midland is located in Greene County
    • Worthington
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Worthington have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Worthington
      • Worthington is located in Greene County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,417 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Worthington <2>
    • Hoosier
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hoosier
      • Hoosier is located in Greene County
  • Montgomery County
    • Waveland
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Waveland have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Waveland
      • Waveland is located in Montgomery County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 417 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Waveland <2>
  • Morgan County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Purdy Hill, with the one closest to Purdy Hill listed first.
    • Eminence
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eminence have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eminence
      • Eminence is located in Morgan County
    • Lewisville
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lewisville
      • Lewisville is located in Morgan County
  • Owen County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Purdy Hill, with the one closest to Purdy Hill listed first.
    • Patricksburg
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Patricksburg have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Patricksburg
      • Patricksburg is located in Owen County
    • Atkinsonville
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Atkinsonville
      • Atkinsonville is located in Owen County
    • Denmark
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Denmark
      • Denmark is located in Owen County
    • Coal City
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coal City
      • Coal City is located in Owen County
    • Arney
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arney
      • Arney is located in Owen County
    • Quincy
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Quincy have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quincy
      • Quincy is located in Owen County
    • Freedom
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Freedom
      • Freedom is located in Owen County
    • Spencer
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spencer have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spencer
      • Spencer is located in Owen County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,262 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Spencer <2>
    • Gosport
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gosport have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gosport
      • Gosport is located in Owen County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 797 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Gosport <2>
  • Parke County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Purdy Hill, with the one closest to Purdy Hill listed first.
    • Rosedale
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rosedale
      • Rosedale is located in Parke County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 704 people
      • Rosedale has also been known as:
      • Roseville
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Rosedale <2>
    • Bridgeton
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
    • West Atherton
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Atherton
      • West Atherton is located in Parke County
    • Mansfield
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Numa
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Numa
      • Numa is located in Parke County
    • Mecca
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mecca have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mecca
      • Mecca is located in Parke County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 325 people
    • Billie Creek Village
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Billie Creek Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Billie Creek Village
      • Billie Creek Village is located in Parke County
    • Rockville
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rockville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rockville
      • Rockville is located in Parke County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,449 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Rockville <2>
    • Bellmore
      (18 miles [29 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bellmore have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bellmore
      • Bellmore is located in Parke County
    • Nyesville
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nyesville
      • Nyesville is located in Parke County
    • Armiesburg
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Armiesburg
      • Armiesburg is located in Parke County
    • Judson
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Judson have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Judson
      • Judson is located in Parke County
    • Montezuma
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Montezuma have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Montezuma
      • Montezuma is located in Parke County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 977 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Montezuma <2>
  • Putnam County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Purdy Hill, with the one closest to Purdy Hill listed first.
    • Reelsville
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Reelsville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Reelsville
      • Reelsville is located in Putnam County
    • Putnamville
      (18 miles [29 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Putnamville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Putnamville
      • Putnamville is located in Putnam County
    • Limedale
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Limedale
      • Limedale is located in Putnam County
    • Greencastle
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Portland Mills
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Portland Mills have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Portland Mills
      • Portland Mills is located in Putnam County
    • Cloverdale
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the east)
    • Blakesburg
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blakesburg
      • Blakesburg is located in Putnam County
    • Fillmore
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fillmore
      • Fillmore is located in Putnam County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 531 people
    • Russellville
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Russellville
      • Russellville is located in Putnam County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 353 people
    • Belle Union
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Belle Union have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Belle Union
      • Belle Union is located in Putnam County
    • Bainbridge
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bainbridge
      • Bainbridge is located in Putnam County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 743 people
  • Sullivan County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Purdy Hill, with the one closest to Purdy Hill listed first.
    • Farmersburg
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest)
    • Hymera
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hymera have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hymera
      • Hymera is located in Sullivan County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 758 people
    • Shelburn
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shelburn have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shelburn
      • Shelburn is located in Sullivan County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,222 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Shelburn <2>
    • Fairbanks
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fairbanks have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairbanks
      • Fairbanks is located in Sullivan County
    • Scott City
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Scott City
      • Scott City is located in Sullivan County
    • Dugger
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the south)
    • Scotchtown
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Scotchtown
      • Scotchtown is located in Sullivan County
    • Sullivan
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the south)
  • Vermillion County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Purdy Hill, with the one closest to Purdy Hill listed first.
    • Clinton
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Universal
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Universal have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Universal
      • Universal is located in Vermillion County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 339 people
    • Fairview Park
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fairview Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairview Park
      • Fairview Park is located in Vermillion County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,298 people
    • Sandytown
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandytown
      • Sandytown is located in Vermillion County
    • Summit Grove
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Summit Grove
      • Summit Grove is located in Vermillion County
    • Blanford
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blanford
      • Blanford is located in Vermillion County
    • Alta
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alta
      • Alta is located in Vermillion County
    • Hillsdale
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hillsdale have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hillsdale
      • Hillsdale is located in Vermillion County
    • Saint Bernice
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saint Bernice
      • Saint Bernice is located in Vermillion County
    • Dana
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dana
      • Dana is located in Vermillion County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 564 people
    • Newport
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Newport have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Newport
      • Newport is located in Vermillion County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 475 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Newport <2>
  • Vigo County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Purdy Hill, with the one closest to Purdy Hill listed first.
    • Seelyville
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Seelyville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Seelyville
      • Seelyville is located in Vigo County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,004 people
    • Grange Corner
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grange Corner
      • Grange Corner is located in Vigo County
    • Fontanet
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fontanet
      • Fontanet is located in Vigo County
    • Burnett
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burnett
      • Burnett is located in Vigo County
    • Glen Ayre
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glen Ayre
      • Glen Ayre is located in Vigo County
    • Sandcut
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandcut
      • Sandcut is located in Vigo County
    • North Terre Haute
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for North Terre Haute have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Terre Haute
      • North Terre Haute is located in Vigo County
    • Terre Town
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Terre Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Terre Town
      • Terre Town is located in Vigo County
    • Riley
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Riley have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riley
      • Riley is located in Vigo County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 217 people
    • Spelterville
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spelterville
      • Spelterville is located in Vigo County
    • Taylorville
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Taylorville
      • Taylorville is located in Vigo County
    • Terre Haute
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
    • Barnhart Town
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Barnhart Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Barnhart Town
      • Barnhart Town is located in Vigo County
  • Clark County (IL)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Purdy Hill, with the one closest to Purdy Hill listed first.
    • Farrington
      (18 miles [29 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Farrington have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Farrington
      • Farrington is located in Clark County (IL)
    • Dennison
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dennison
      • Dennison is located in Clark County (IL)
    • Weaver
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Weaver
      • Weaver is located in Clark County (IL)
    • Livingston
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Livingston
      • Livingston is located in Clark County (IL)
    • Marshall
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the west)
    • Snyder
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Snyder have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Snyder
      • Snyder is located in Clark County (IL)
  • Edgar County (IL)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Purdy Hill, with the one closest to Purdy Hill listed first.
    • Elbridge
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elbridge have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elbridge
      • Elbridge is located in Edgar County (IL)
    • Vermilion
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the west)
    • Huffmanville
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Huffmanville
      • Huffmanville is located in Edgar County (IL)
    • Kidley
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kidley
      • Kidley is located in Edgar County (IL)
    • Logan
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Paris
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Paris have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paris
      • Paris is located in Edgar County (IL)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 8,144 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Paris <2>
    • Raven
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Raven
      • Raven is located in Edgar County (IL)
    • Scottland
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Scottland
      • Scottland is located in Edgar County (IL)
    • Bell Ridge
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bell Ridge
      • Bell Ridge is located in Edgar County (IL)
    • Bloomfield
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bloomfield have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bloomfield
      • Bloomfield is located in Edgar County (IL)

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

Newspapers Published in Purdy Hill ...

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 128 newspapers that have been published in the area around Purdy Hill.

Although we're unaware of any newspapers that were published in the immediate area of Purdy Hill, there are papers which were published within 17 miles [27.4 km]<3>. A list of those papers, sorted by paper name, can be found on the Extended Newspaper List for Purdy Hill.

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 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 Purdy Hill:

Cemeteries Near Purdy Hill ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Purdy Hill.

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

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

  • Billtown Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Billtown Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Billtown Cemetery
  • Harpold Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Harpold Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Harpold Cemetery
  • Clearview Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Clearview Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Clearview Cemetery
  • Richer Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Richer Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Richer Cemetery
  • Hyde Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hyde Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hyde Cemetery
  • German Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
  • Summit Lawn Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • The Summit Lawn Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Hazeldale Cemetery
    • Pleasant View Cemetery
    • Wetnight Cemetery
    • Wool's Burying Ground
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Summit Lawn Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #87082 <4>
  • Cottage Hill Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cottage Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cottage Hill Cemetery
  • Moses Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Moses Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Moses Cemetery
  • Mewhinney Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mewhinney Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mewhinney Cemetery
  • Rhule Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rhule Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rhule Cemetery
  • Stunkard Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Stunkard Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Stunkard Cemetery
  • Continue List   (418 more) ...
    • Carter Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Carter Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Carter Cemetery
    • Chamberlain Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Chamberlain Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Chamberlain Cemetery
    • Swalls Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Swalls Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Swalls 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>

While we didn't find Purdy Hill in the Atlas, the following 1895 communities would have been found near the current location of Purdy Hill.

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

  • Cloverland
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cloverland
    • Cloverland is located in Clay County
  • Staunton
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Staunton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Staunton
    • Staunton is located in Clay County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 502 people
  • Turner
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Turner have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Turner
    • Turner is located in Clay County
  • Seelyville
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Seelyville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Seelyville
    • Seelyville is located in Vigo County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,004 people
  • Brazil
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
  • Swalls
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Swalls have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Swalls
    • Swalls is located in Vigo County
  • Fontanet
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fontanet
    • Fontanet is located in Vigo County
  • Hoosierville
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hoosierville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hoosierville
    • Hoosierville is located in Clay County
  • Burnett
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burnett
    • Burnett is located in Vigo County
  • Coal Bluff
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Coal Bluff have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coal Bluff
    • Coal Bluff is located in Vigo County
  • Prairie City
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Prairie City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Prairie City
    • Prairie City is located in Clay County
  • Knightsville
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Knightsville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Knightsville
    • Knightsville is located in Clay County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 769 people
  • Continue List   (15 more) ...
    • Benwood
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Benwood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Benwood
      • Benwood is located in Clay County
    • Cardonia
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cardonia have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cardonia
      • Cardonia is located in Clay County
    • Perth
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Perth have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Perth
      • Perth is located in Clay County

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

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

The official website for Clay County: www.claycountyin.gov/

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 '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- Purdy Hill) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Purdy Hill. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.5067, Longitude: -87.2086       In this case, the coordinates for Purdy Hill 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 Purdy Hill, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.




 

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