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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 Bushtown (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 Bushtown. 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 southeast corner of their home county. During their lives, most doctors and hospitals were in the next county to the east. 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 east 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.

Bushtown 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 Bushtown. For each of these counties, we show a sample of those communities that are closest to Bushtown:

  • Mercer County     (The home county of Bushtown)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Bushtown, with the one closest to Bushtown listed first.
    • Dixville
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dixville
      • Dixville is located in Mercer County
    • Duncan
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • 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
    • Nevada
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nevada
      • Nevada is located in Mercer County
    • Harrodsburg
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
      • 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 northeast)
      • 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
    • Mayo
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
      • 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
    • McAfee
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
      • 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
    • Burgin
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
    • Salvisa
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
  • Anderson County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Bushtown, with the one closest to Bushtown listed first.
    • Sinai
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
      • 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
    • Sparrow
      (13 miles [20.9 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
    • Fox Creek
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fox Creek
      • Fox Creek is located in Anderson County
    • McBrayer
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
      • 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
    • Anderson City
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
      • 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
    • Glensboro
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glensboro
      • Glensboro is located in Anderson County
    • Birdie
      (18 miles [29 km] to the north)
      • 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
    • Lawrenceburg
      (18 miles [29 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>
    • Tyrone
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tyrone
      • Tyrone is located in Anderson County
    • Alton Station
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alton Station
      • Alton Station is located in Anderson County
    • Avenstoke
      (23 miles [37 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Avenstoke
      • Avenstoke is located in Anderson County
  • Boyle County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Bushtown, with the one closest to Bushtown listed first.
    • Perryville
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
    • Atoka
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
      • 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
    • Needmore
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
      • 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
    • Brumfield
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brumfield have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brumfield
      • Brumfield is located in Boyle County
    • Mitchellsburg
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mitchellsburg
      • Mitchellsburg is located in Boyle County
    • Davis Hill
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
      • 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
    • Faulconer
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
      • 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
    • Aliceton
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Aliceton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Aliceton
      • Aliceton is located in Boyle County
    • Parksville
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
    • West Danville
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
      • 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
    • Wilsonville
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wilsonville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wilsonville
      • Wilsonville is located in Boyle County
    • Alum Springs
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
      • 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
    • Danville
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
  • Casey County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Bushtown, with the one closest to Bushtown 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
      (29 miles [46.7 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
    • Atterson
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Atterson have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Atterson
      • Atterson is located in Casey County
    • Yosemite
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the south)
  • Fayette County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Bushtown, with the one closest to Bushtown listed first.
    • Elk Chester
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast)
      • 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
    • Colony
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Colony
      • Colony is located in Fayette County
  • Franklin County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Bushtown, with the one closest to Bushtown listed first.
    • Buttimer Hill
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Buttimer Hill. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buttimer Hill
      • Buttimer Hill is located in Franklin County
    • Frankfort
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the north)
  • Garrard County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Bushtown, with the one closest to Bushtown listed first.
    • Bryantsville
      (19 miles [30.6 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
      (24 miles [38.6 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
      (24 miles [38.6 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
      (29 miles [46.7 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
  • Harlan County
    • Rutherford
      (30 miles [48.3 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 Bushtown, with the one closest to Bushtown listed first.
    • High Bridge
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for High Bridge
      • High Bridge is located in Jessamine County
    • Troy
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Troy
      • Troy is located in Jessamine County
    • Wilmore
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the east)
    • Hall
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hall
      • Hall is located in Jessamine County
    • Dixon Town ‑ Historic
      (21 miles [33.8 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
    • Hanly
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hanly
      • Hanly is located in Jessamine County
    • Vineyard
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vineyard
      • Vineyard is located in Jessamine County
    • Keene
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Little Hickman
      (23 miles [37 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Little Hickman
      • Little Hickman is located in Jessamine County
    • Nicholasville
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the east)
    • Mount Lebanon
      (26 miles [41.8 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
    • Pollard
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pollard
      • Pollard is located in Jessamine County
    • Catnip ‑ Historic
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Catnip have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Catnip
      • Catnip is located in Jessamine County
  • Lincoln County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Bushtown, with the one closest to Bushtown listed first.
    • Milledgeville
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)
      • 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
    • Moreland
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast)
      • 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
    • Hubble
      (21 miles [33.8 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
    • Hustonville
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast)
      • 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>
    • Chicken Bristle
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southeast)
      • 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
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southeast)
      • 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
    • Blue Lick
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast)
      • 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
    • Boneyville
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast)
      • 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
    • Stanford
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast)
    • McKinney
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for McKinney have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McKinney
      • McKinney is located in Lincoln County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for McKinney <2>
    • Rowland
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rowland
      • Rowland is located in Lincoln County
    • Geneva
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Geneva have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Geneva
      • Geneva is located in Lincoln County
    • Miracle
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Miracle have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Miracle
      • Miracle is located in Lincoln County
  • Madison County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Bushtown, with the one closest to Bushtown listed first.
    • Edenton
      (27 miles [43.5 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
      (29 miles [46.7 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
    • Cuzick
      (29 miles [46.7 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
      (30 miles [48.3 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
  • Marion County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Bushtown, with the one closest to Bushtown listed first.
    • Gravel Switch
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
      • 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
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riley
      • Riley is located in Marion County
    • Penick
      (16 miles [25.7 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
    • Lebanon
      (19 miles [30.6 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>
    • Bradfordsville
      (20 miles [32.2 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>
    • Burkes Spring
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Burkes Spring have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burkes Spring
      • Burkes Spring is located in Marion County
    • Calvary
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Calvary have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Calvary
      • Calvary is located in Marion County
    • Greenbriar
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greenbriar have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenbriar
      • Greenbriar is located in Marion County
    • Gandertown
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gandertown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gandertown
      • Gandertown is located in Marion County
    • Belltown
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Belltown
      • Belltown is located in Marion County
    • Saint Mary
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saint Mary have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saint Mary
      • Saint Mary is located in Marion County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Saint Mary <2>
    • Nerinx
      (23 miles [37 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Nerinx have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nerinx
      • Nerinx is located in Marion County
    • Frogtown
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Frogtown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Frogtown
      • Frogtown is located in Marion County
  • Montgomery County
    • Hedgeville
      (19 miles [30.6 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
    • The following are listed by their distance from Bushtown, with the one closest to Bushtown listed first.
    • Chaplin
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
      • 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>
    • Bloomfield
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Woodlawn
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodlawn have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodlawn
      • Woodlawn is located in Nelson County
    • Botland
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Botland have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Botland
      • Botland is located in Nelson County
    • East Bardstown
      (23 miles [37 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for East Bardstown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for East Bardstown
      • East Bardstown is located in Nelson County
    • Fairfield
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fairfield have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairfield
      • Fairfield is located in Nelson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 113 people
    • Greenbrier
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greenbrier have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenbrier
      • Greenbrier is located in Nelson County
    • Bardstown
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the west)
    • Nazareth
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Nazareth have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nazareth
      • Nazareth is located in Nelson County
    • Withrow
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Withrow
      • Withrow is located in Nelson County
    • Bourbon Springs
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bourbon Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bourbon Springs
      • Bourbon Springs is located in Nelson County
    • Coxs Creek
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Coxs Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coxs Creek
      • Coxs Creek is located in Nelson County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Coxs Creek <2>
    • Balltown
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Balltown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Balltown
      • Balltown is located in Nelson County
  • Shelby County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Bushtown, with the one closest to Bushtown listed first.
    • Harrisonville
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harrisonville
      • Harrisonville is located in Shelby County
    • Waddy
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Waddy have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Waddy
      • Waddy is located in Shelby County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Waddy <2>
    • Figgs
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Figgs
      • Figgs is located in Shelby County
    • Clay Village
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clay Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clay Village
      • Clay Village is located in Shelby County
  • Spencer County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Bushtown, with the one closest to Bushtown listed first.
    • Mount Eden
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Eden
      • Mount Eden is located in Spencer County
    • Wakefield
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wakefield have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wakefield
      • Wakefield is located in Spencer County
    • Taylorsville
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Yoder
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Yoder
      • Yoder is located in Spencer County
    • Normandy
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Normandy have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Normandy
      • Normandy is located in Spencer County
  • Taylor County
    • Mannsville
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mannsville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mannsville
      • Mannsville is located in Taylor County
  • Washington County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Bushtown, with the one closest to Bushtown listed first.
    • Mackville
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mackville
      • Mackville is located in Washington County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 224 people
    • Sharpsville
      (7 miles [11.3 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
      (7 miles [11.3 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>
    • Seaville
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
      • 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
    • Thompsonville
      (8 miles [12.9 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
    • Tatham Springs
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tatham Springs
      • Tatham Springs is located in Washington County
    • Pulliam
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
      • 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
    • Litsey
      (10 miles [16.1 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
    • Brush Grove
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
      • 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
    • Springfield
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
      • 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>
    • Mooresville
      (15 miles [24.1 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
    • Saint Catharine
      (15 miles [24.1 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
    • Booker
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Booker have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Booker
      • Booker is located in Washington County
  • Woodford County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Bushtown, with the one closest to Bushtown listed first.
    • Nonesuch
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
      • 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
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)
      • 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
    • Milner
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Milner
      • Milner is located in Woodford County
    • Pinckard
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast)
      • 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
    • 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
    • Woodford Village
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northeast)
      • 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
    • Hunter Town
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast)
      • 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
    • Versailles
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast)
    • Gaybourn
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast)
      • 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
    • Bonita
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast)
      • 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
    • Firmantown
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast)
      • 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
    • Millville
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Millville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Millville
      • Millville is located in Woodford County
    • McKees Crossroads
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for McKees Crossroads have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McKees Crossroads
      • McKees Crossroads is located in Woodford County

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

Newspapers Published in Bushtown ...

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 74 newspapers that have been published in the area around Bushtown.

Although we're unaware of any newspapers that were published in the immediate area of Bushtown, there are papers which were published within 20 miles [32.2 km]<4>. A list of those papers, sorted by paper name, can be found on the Extended Newspaper List for Bushtown.

Websites to Help With Your Genealogy Research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we first turn to the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These 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 Bushtown:

Cemeteries Near Bushtown ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Bushtown.

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

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

  • Adkinson Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Adkinson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Adkinson Cemetery
  • Rose Grove Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rose Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rose Grove Cemetery
  • Barnes Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • 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
  • Mc Mullin Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mc Mullin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mc Mullin Cemetery
  • Perkins Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Perkins Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Perkins Cemetery
  • Darling Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Darling Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Darling Cemetery
  • Bottom Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bottom Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bottom Cemetery
  • Cull Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cull Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cull Cemetery
  • Deep Creek Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Deep Creek Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Deep Creek Cemetery
  • Salzman Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Salzman Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Salzman Cemetery
  • Baker Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Baker Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Baker Cemetery
  • Patterson Family Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Patterson Family Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Patterson Family Cemetery
  • Continue List   (265 more) ...
    • St. Nicholas Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Nicholas Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Nicholas Cemetery
    • Oakland Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • 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
    • Grapevine Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Grapevine Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Grapevine 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 Bushtown in the Atlas, the following 1895 communities would have been found near the current location of Bushtown.

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

  • Cornishville
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cornishville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cornishville
    • Cornishville is located in Mercer County
  • Mackville
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mackville
    • Mackville is located in Washington County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 224 people
  • Bohon
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bohon have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bohon
    • Bohon is located in Mercer County
  • Cardwell
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cardwell have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cardwell
    • Cardwell is located in Washington County
  • Stewart
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stewart have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stewart
    • Stewart is located in Mercer County
  • Duncan
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • 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
  • Nevada
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nevada
    • Nevada is located in Mercer County
  • Tablow
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tablow have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tablow
    • Tablow is located in Mercer County
  • Harrodsburg
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
    • 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>
  • Sharpsville
    (7 miles [11.3 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
    (7 miles [11.3 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>
  • Seaville
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
    • 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
  • Continue List   (20 more) ...
    • Perryville
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
    • Talmage
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
      • 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
    • Mayo
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
      • 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

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

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Bushtown. 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>An 'estimated' location is one where we have been given GPS coordinates, but are unable to verify the accuracy of those coordinates. That said, we have some confidence that we have placed the marker near the actual location. A typical reason for being unable to verify a location is that it might be on private property or maybe historic and gone without an obvious trace.
<4>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Bushtown) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Bushtown. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 37.7681, Longitude: -84.9927       In this case, the coordinates for Bushtown have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<5>We use the term 'Historic' broadly and it generally means that the community no longer exists. However, it can also mean that the community might still exist, but was significantly larger or had a more 'official' existence in the past than it does now. Unfortunately our sources of data have proven to be unreliable. If you can provide us with more specific information about Bushtown, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.




 

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