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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 Burgin (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 Burgin. 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 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 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.

Burgin is located in Mercer County.

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

The following counties adjoin and form the boundaries of Mercer County: Anderson, Boyle, Garrard, Jessamine, Washington & Woodford.

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

  • Mercer County     (The home county of Burgin)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Burgin, with the one closest to Burgin listed first.
    • Harrodsburg
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harrodsburg have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harrodsburg
      • Harrodsburg is located in Mercer County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 8,544 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Harrodsburg <2>
    • Jackson
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jackson have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jackson
      • Jackson is located in Mercer County
    • McAfee
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for McAfee have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McAfee
      • McAfee is located in Mercer County
    • Nevada
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nevada
      • Nevada is located in Mercer County
    • Dixville
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dixville
      • Dixville is located in Mercer County
    • Mayo
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mayo have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mayo
      • Mayo is located in Mercer County
    • Salvisa
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Duncan
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Duncan have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Duncan
      • Duncan is located in Mercer County
  • Anderson County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Burgin, with the one closest to Burgin listed first.
    • McBrayer
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for McBrayer have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McBrayer
      • McBrayer is located in Anderson County
    • Tyrone
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tyrone
      • Tyrone is located in Anderson County
    • Fox Creek
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fox Creek
      • Fox Creek is located in Anderson County
    • Sinai
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sinai have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sinai
      • Sinai is located in Anderson County
    • Lawrenceburg
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lawrenceburg have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lawrenceburg
      • Lawrenceburg is located in Anderson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 11,529 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lawrenceburg <2>
    • Anderson City
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Anderson City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Anderson City
      • Anderson City is located in Anderson County
    • Birdie
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Birdie have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Birdie
      • Birdie is located in Anderson County
    • Glensboro
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glensboro
      • Glensboro is located in Anderson County
    • Sparrow
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sparrow have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sparrow
      • Sparrow is located in Anderson County
    • Alton Station
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alton Station
      • Alton Station is located in Anderson County
    • Avenstoke
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Avenstoke
      • Avenstoke is located in Anderson County
  • Boyle County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Burgin, with the one closest to Burgin listed first.
    • Faulconer
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Faulconer have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Faulconer
      • Faulconer is located in Boyle County
    • Little Needmore
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Little Needmore have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Little Needmore
      • Little Needmore is located in Boyle County
    • Danville
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • West Danville
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for West Danville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Danville
      • West Danville is located in Boyle County
    • Clifton
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clifton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clifton
      • Clifton is located in Boyle County
    • Atoka
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Atoka have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Atoka
      • Atoka is located in Boyle County
    • Davis Hill
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Davis Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Davis Hill
      • Davis Hill is located in Boyle County
    • Hedgeville
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hedgeville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hedgeville
      • Hedgeville is located in Boyle County
    • Needmore
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Needmore have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Needmore
      • Needmore is located in Boyle County
    • Alum Springs
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Alum Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alum Springs
      • Alum Springs is located in Boyle County
    • Junction City
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Junction City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Junction City
      • Junction City is located in Boyle County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,338 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Junction City <2>
    • Shelby City
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shelby City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shelby City
      • Shelby City is located in Boyle County
  • Casey County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Burgin, with the one closest to Burgin listed first.
    • Butchertown
      (18 miles [29 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Butchertown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Butchertown
      • Butchertown is located in Casey County
    • Middleburg
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Middleburg have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Middleburg
      • Middleburg is located in Casey County
    • Yosemite
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the south)
  • Clark County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Burgin, with the one closest to Burgin listed first.
    • Ford
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ford
      • Ford is located in Clark County
    • Boonesboro
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Boonesboro
      • Boonesboro is located in Clark County
    • Pine Grove
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pine Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pine Grove
      • Pine Grove is located in Clark County
  • Fayette County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Burgin, with the one closest to Burgin listed first.
    • Spears
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spears have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spears
      • Spears is located in Fayette County
    • Colony
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Colony
      • Colony is located in Fayette County
    • Elk Chester
      (23 miles [37 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elk Chester have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elk Chester
      • Elk Chester is located in Fayette County
    • Lexington - Fayette
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lexington - Fayette
      • Lexington - Fayette is located in Fayette County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 324,735 people
    • Cadentown
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cadentown
      • Cadentown is located in Fayette County
    • Fairway
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairway
      • Fairway is located in Fayette County
    • Lexington
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Bracktown
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bracktown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bracktown
      • Bracktown is located in Fayette County
    • Deep Springs
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Deep Springs
      • Deep Springs is located in Fayette County
    • Columbus
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Columbus have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Columbus
      • Columbus is located in Fayette County
    • Montrose
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Montrose have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Montrose
      • Montrose is located in Fayette County
    • Spindletop Estates
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spindletop Estates have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spindletop Estates
      • Spindletop Estates is located in Fayette County
  • Garrard County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Burgin, with the one closest to Burgin listed first.
    • Bryantsville
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bryantsville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bryantsville
      • Bryantsville is located in Garrard County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bryantsville <2>
    • Stone
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stone have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stone
      • Stone is located in Garrard County
    • Lancaster
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lancaster have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lancaster
      • Lancaster is located in Garrard County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,840 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lancaster <2>
    • Nina
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Nina have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nina
      • Nina is located in Garrard County
    • Lowell
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lowell have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lowell
      • Lowell is located in Garrard County
    • Paint Lick
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Cartersville
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cartersville
      • Cartersville is located in Garrard County
  • Harlan County
    • Rutherford
      (18 miles [29 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rutherford
      • Rutherford is located in Harlan County
  • Jessamine County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Burgin, with the one closest to Burgin listed first.
    • High Bridge
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for High Bridge
      • High Bridge is located in Jessamine County
    • Hall
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hall
      • Hall is located in Jessamine County
    • Wilmore
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Little Hickman
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Little Hickman
      • Little Hickman is located in Jessamine County
    • Troy
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Troy
      • Troy is located in Jessamine County
    • Hanly
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hanly
      • Hanly is located in Jessamine County
    • Vineyard
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vineyard
      • Vineyard is located in Jessamine County
    • Nicholasville
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Pollard
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pollard
      • Pollard is located in Jessamine County
    • Dixon Town ‑ Historic
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dixon Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dixon Town
      • Dixon Town is located in Jessamine County
    • Keene
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Mount Lebanon
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mount Lebanon have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Lebanon
      • Mount Lebanon is located in Jessamine County
  • Lincoln County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Burgin, with the one closest to Burgin listed first.
    • Hubble
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hubble have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hubble
      • Hubble is located in Lincoln County
    • Milledgeville
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Milledgeville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Milledgeville
      • Milledgeville is located in Lincoln County
    • Stanford
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)
    • Boneyville
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Boneyville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Boneyville
      • Boneyville is located in Lincoln County
    • Moreland
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Moreland have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Moreland
      • Moreland is located in Lincoln County
    • Rowland
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rowland
      • Rowland is located in Lincoln County
    • Blue Lick
      (18 miles [29 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Blue Lick have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blue Lick
      • Blue Lick is located in Lincoln County
    • Chicken Bristle
      (18 miles [29 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chicken Bristle have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chicken Bristle
      • Chicken Bristle is located in Lincoln County
    • Turnersville
      (18 miles [29 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Turnersville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Turnersville
      • Turnersville is located in Lincoln County
    • Hustonville
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hustonville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hustonville
      • Hustonville is located in Lincoln County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 368 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hustonville <2>
    • Jumbo
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jumbo have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jumbo
      • Jumbo is located in Lincoln County
    • Maywood
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maywood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maywood
      • Maywood is located in Lincoln County
  • Madison County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Burgin, with the one closest to Burgin listed first.
    • Edenton
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Edenton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edenton
      • Edenton is located in Madison County
    • Cottonburg
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cottonburg have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cottonburg
      • Cottonburg is located in Madison County
    • Baldwin
      (18 miles [29 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Baldwin have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Baldwin
      • Baldwin is located in Madison County
    • Cuzick
      (18 miles [29 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cuzick have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cuzick
      • Cuzick is located in Madison County
    • Ruthton
      (18 miles [29 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ruthton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ruthton
      • Ruthton is located in Madison County
    • Crow Valley
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crow Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crow Valley
      • Crow Valley is located in Madison County
    • Newby
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Newby have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Newby
      • Newby is located in Madison County
    • Round Hill
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Round Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Round Hill
      • Round Hill is located in Madison County
    • Stringtown
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stringtown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stringtown
      • Stringtown is located in Madison County
    • Valley View
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Valley View have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Valley View
      • Valley View is located in Madison County
    • Kirksville
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kirksville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kirksville
      • Kirksville is located in Madison County
    • Million
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Million have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Million
      • Million is located in Madison County
  • Marion County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Burgin, with the one closest to Burgin listed first.
    • Gravel Switch
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gravel Switch have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gravel Switch
      • Gravel Switch is located in Marion County
    • Riley
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riley
      • Riley is located in Marion County
    • Penick
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Penick have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Penick
      • Penick is located in Marion County
    • Bradfordsville
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bradfordsville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bradfordsville
      • Bradfordsville is located in Marion County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 299 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bradfordsville <2>
    • Lebanon
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lebanon have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lebanon
      • Lebanon is located in Marion County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 5,733 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lebanon <2>
  • Montgomery County
    • Hedgeville
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hedgeville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hedgeville
      • Hedgeville is located in Montgomery County
      • Hedgeville has also been known as:
      • Hedges
  • Nelson County
    • Chaplin
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chaplin have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chaplin
      • Chaplin is located in Nelson County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Chaplin <2>
  • Rockcastle County
    • Brodhead
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brodhead have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brodhead
      • Brodhead is located in Rockcastle County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,185 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Brodhead <2>
  • Scott County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Burgin, with the one closest to Burgin listed first.
    • Zion Hill
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Zion Hill
      • Zion Hill is located in Scott County
    • Payne's Depot
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Payne's Depot
      • Payne's Depot is located in Scott County
      • Payne's Depot has also been known as:
      • Paynes
    • Herdon
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Herdon have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Herdon
      • Herdon is located in Scott County
    • Lancelot Estates
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lancelot Estates have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lancelot Estates
      • Lancelot Estates is located in Scott County
    • Peak
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Peak have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Peak
      • Peak is located in Scott County
  • Shelby County
    • Harrisonville
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harrisonville
      • Harrisonville is located in Shelby County
  • Spencer County
    • Mount Eden
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Eden
      • Mount Eden is located in Spencer County
  • Washington County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Burgin, with the one closest to Burgin listed first.
    • Mackville
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mackville
      • Mackville is located in Washington County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 224 people
    • Seaville
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Seaville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Seaville
      • Seaville is located in Washington County
    • Sharpsville
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sharpsville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sharpsville
      • Sharpsville is located in Washington County
    • Willisburg
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Willisburg have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willisburg
      • Willisburg is located in Washington County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 282 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Willisburg <2>
    • Tatham Springs
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tatham Springs
      • Tatham Springs is located in Washington County
    • Thompsonville
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Thompsonville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Thompsonville
      • Thompsonville is located in Washington County
    • Pulliam
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pulliam have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pulliam
      • Pulliam is located in Washington County
    • Brush Grove
      (23 miles [37 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brush Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brush Grove
      • Brush Grove is located in Washington County
    • Litsey
      (23 miles [37 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Litsey have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Litsey
      • Litsey is located in Washington County
    • Springfield
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Springfield have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Springfield
      • Springfield is located in Washington County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,987 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Springfield <2>
    • Saint Catharine
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saint Catharine have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saint Catharine
      • Saint Catharine is located in Washington County
    • Mooresville
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mooresville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mooresville
      • Mooresville is located in Washington County
  • Woodford County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Burgin, with the one closest to Burgin listed first.
    • Nonesuch
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Nonesuch have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nonesuch
      • Nonesuch is located in Woodford County
    • Mortonsville
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mortonsville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mortonsville
      • Mortonsville is located in Woodford County
    • Pinckard
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pinckard have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pinckard
      • Pinckard is located in Woodford County
    • Hunter Town
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hunter Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunter Town
      • Hunter Town is located in Woodford County
    • Milner
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Milner
      • Milner is located in Woodford County
    • Gaybourn
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gaybourn have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gaybourn
      • Gaybourn is located in Woodford County
    • Versailles
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the north)
    • Woodford Village
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodford Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodford Village
      • Woodford Village is located in Woodford County
    • Firmantown
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Firmantown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Firmantown
      • Firmantown is located in Woodford County
    • Pisgah
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pisgah have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pisgah
      • Pisgah is located in Woodford County
    • Bonita
      (23 miles [37 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bonita have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bonita
      • Bonita is located in Woodford County
    • Clifton
      (23 miles [37 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clifton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clifton
      • Clifton is located in Woodford County

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

Newspapers Published in the Vicinity of Burgin ...

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 90 newspapers that have been published in the area around Burgin.

We have organized these newspapers into two lists:

  • A Local Newspaper List - focusing on the papers published in the immediate area of Burgin. There are actually two parts to this list - papers printed in the immediate area of Burgin and those printed in the larger area surrounding Burgin.
  • An Extended Newspaper List - a longer list, sorted by paper name and containing those papers published within 20 miles [32.2 km]<3> of Burgin.

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 websites either 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 Burgin:

Cemeteries Near Burgin ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Burgin.

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

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

  • Burgin Memorial Gardens
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Burgin Memorial Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Burgin Memorial Gardens
  • Burgin Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Burgin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Burgin Cemetery
  • Robinson Road Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Robinson Road Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Robinson Road Cemetery
  • Proctor Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Proctor Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Proctor Cemetery
  • Sallee Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sallee Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sallee Cemetery
  • Spring Hill Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
  • Bellevue Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
  • Bethel Church Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bethel Church Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bethel Church Cemetery
  • Salt River Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Salt River Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Salt River Cemetery
  • Cog Hill Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for the Cog Hill Cemetery. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cog Hill Cemetery
  • Weeping Willow Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for the Weeping Willow Cemetery. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Weeping Willow Cemetery
  • Mt. Pleasant Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery
  • Continue List   (291 more) ...
    • Oakland Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Oakland Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oakland Cemetery
    • Berea Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Berea Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Berea Cemetery
    • Hilldale Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hilldale Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hilldale 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.<6>

The Rand McNally Atlas shows that Burgin had a population of 303 people in 1895 with a post office and railroad service. In 2020, Burgin had a population of 994 people.

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

  • Faulconer
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Faulconer have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Faulconer
    • Faulconer is located in Boyle County
  • Harrodsburg
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harrodsburg have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harrodsburg
    • Harrodsburg is located in Mercer County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 8,544 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Harrodsburg <2>
  • Buena Vista
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Buena Vista have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buena Vista
    • Buena Vista is located in Garrard County
  • High Bridge
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for High Bridge
    • High Bridge is located in Jessamine County
  • Braxton
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Braxton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Braxton
    • Braxton is located in Mercer County
  • Danville
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
  • Bryantsville
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bryantsville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bryantsville
    • Bryantsville is located in Garrard County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bryantsville <2>
  • Nevada
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nevada
    • Nevada is located in Mercer County
  • Atoka
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Atoka have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Atoka
    • Atoka is located in Boyle County
  • McAfee
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for McAfee have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McAfee
    • McAfee is located in Mercer County
  • Talmage
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Talmage have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Talmage
    • Talmage is located in Mercer County
  • Hedgeville
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hedgeville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hedgeville
    • Hedgeville is located in Montgomery County
    • Hedgeville has also been known as:
    • Hedges
  • Continue List   (16 more) ...
    • Hedgeville
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hedgeville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hedgeville
      • Hedgeville is located in Boyle County
    • Marksbury
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marksbury have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marksbury
      • Marksbury is located in Garrard County
    • Wilmore
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)

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

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

The official website for State of Kentucky: https://kentucky.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' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Burgin) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Burgin. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 37.7535, Longitude: -84.7680    
<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>An 'estimated' location is one where we have been given GPS coordinates, but are unable to verify the accuracy of those coordinates. That said, we have some confidence that we have placed the marker near the actual location. A typical reason for being unable to verify a location is that it might be on private property or maybe historic and gone without an obvious trace.
<6>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 Burgin, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.




 

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