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

Neighboring Counties ...

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

For example, we have great-grandparents who lived in the southwest corner of their home county. During their lives, most hospitals were in the next county to the west. Almost all of the nearby churches and cemeteries were in the county to the south.

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

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

Coleman is located in Pike 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 Pike County: Floyd, Knott, Letcher, Martin, Buchanan (VA), Dickenson (VA), Wise (VA) & Mingo (WV).

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

  • Pike County     (The home county of Coleman)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Coleman, with the one closest to Coleman listed first.
    • Calloway Branch
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Calloway Branch
      • Calloway Branch is located in Pike County
    • Phelps
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Phelps. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Phelps
      • Phelps is located in Pike County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Phelps <2>
    • Paw Paw
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Paw Paw. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paw Paw
      • Paw Paw is located in Pike County
    • Ransom
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Ransom. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ransom
      • Ransom is located in Pike County
    • Majestic
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Majestic have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Majestic
      • Majestic is located in Pike County
    • Stopover
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stopover have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stopover
      • Stopover is located in Pike County
    • McVeigh
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for McVeigh have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McVeigh
      • McVeigh is located in Pike County
    • Freeburn
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Freeburn
      • Freeburn is located in Pike County
    • Pinsonfork
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pinsonfork have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pinsonfork
      • Pinsonfork is located in Pike County
    • Fedscreek
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fedscreek have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fedscreek
      • Fedscreek is located in Pike County
    • McAndrews
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for McAndrews have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McAndrews
      • McAndrews is located in Pike County
    • Mouthcard
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mouthcard
      • Mouthcard is located in Pike County
    • McCarr
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for McCarr have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McCarr
      • McCarr is located in Pike County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for McCarr <2>
  • Floyd County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Coleman, with the one closest to Coleman listed first.
    • Osborn
      (23 miles [37 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Osborn. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Osborn
      • Osborn is located in Floyd County
    • Galveston
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Galveston. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Galveston
      • Galveston is located in Floyd County
    • Betsy Layne
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Betsy Layne have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Betsy Layne
      • Betsy Layne is located in Floyd County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Betsy Layne <2>
    • Grethel
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Grethel. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grethel
      • Grethel is located in Floyd County
    • Harold
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harold
      • Harold is located in Floyd County
    • Stanville
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stanville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stanville
      • Stanville is located in Floyd County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Stanville <2>
    • Teaberry
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Teaberry have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Teaberry
      • Teaberry is located in Floyd County
    • Beaver
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beaver
      • Beaver is located in Floyd County
    • Tram
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tram have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tram
      • Tram is located in Floyd County
    • Ivel
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ivel have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ivel
      • Ivel is located in Floyd County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ivel <2>
    • Blue Moon
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blue Moon
      • Blue Moon is located in Floyd County
    • Dana
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dana have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dana
      • Dana is located in Floyd County
    • Banner
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Banner have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Banner
      • Banner is located in Floyd County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Banner <2>
  • Letcher County
    • Burdine
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Burdine have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burdine
      • Burdine is located in Letcher County
  • Martin County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Coleman, with the one closest to Coleman listed first.
    • Pilgrim
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pilgrim have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pilgrim
      • Pilgrim is located in Martin County
    • Lovely
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lovely have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lovely
      • Lovely is located in Martin County
    • Beauty
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beauty
      • Beauty is located in Martin County
    • Warfield
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Warfield have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Warfield
      • Warfield is located in Martin County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 227 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Warfield <2>
    • Hode
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hode
      • Hode is located in Martin County
  • Buchanan County (VA)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Coleman, with the one closest to Coleman listed first.
    • Kelsa
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kelsa
      • Kelsa is located in Buchanan County (VA)
    • Big Rock
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Big Rock
      • Big Rock is located in Buchanan County (VA)
    • Grundy
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grundy
      • Grundy is located in Buchanan County (VA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 883 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Grundy <2>
    • Royal City
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Royal City have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Royal City
      • Royal City is located in Buchanan County (VA)
    • Matney
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Matney. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Matney
      • Matney is located in Buchanan County (VA)
    • Vansant
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
    • Jackson Flats
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Jackson Flats. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jackson Flats
      • Jackson Flats is located in Buchanan County (VA)
    • Janey
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Janey
      • Janey is located in Buchanan County (VA)
    • Paynesville
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Paynesville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paynesville
      • Paynesville is located in Buchanan County (VA)
    • Leemaster
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leemaster
      • Leemaster is located in Buchanan County (VA)
    • Mavisdale
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mavisdale
      • Mavisdale is located in Buchanan County (VA)
    • Height
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Height. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Height
      • Height is located in Buchanan County (VA)
    • Peapatch
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Peapatch. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Peapatch
      • Peapatch is located in Buchanan County (VA)
  • Dickenson County (VA)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Coleman, with the one closest to Coleman listed first.
    • Haysi
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Haysi have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Haysi
      • Haysi is located in Dickenson County (VA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 460 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Haysi <2>
    • Tarpon
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Tarpon. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tarpon
      • Tarpon is located in Dickenson County (VA)
    • Clinchco
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clinchco
      • Clinchco is located in Dickenson County (VA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 289 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Clinchco <2>
    • Aily
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Aily. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Aily
      • Aily is located in Dickenson County (VA)
    • Clintwood
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clintwood
      • Clintwood is located in Dickenson County (VA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,264 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Clintwood <2>
    • Bucu
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bucu
      • Bucu is located in Dickenson County (VA)
    • Nora
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nora
      • Nora is located in Dickenson County (VA)
    • Omaha
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Omaha. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Omaha
      • Omaha is located in Dickenson County (VA)
  • Russell County (VA)
    • Russell
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Russell
      • Russell is located in Russell County (VA)
  • Tazewell County (VA)
    • Red Ash
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Red Ash. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Red Ash
      • Red Ash is located in Tazewell County (VA)
  • Logan County (WV)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Coleman, with the one closest to Coleman listed first.
    • Stirrat
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stirrat
      • Stirrat is located in Logan County (WV)
    • Omar
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Wylo
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wylo
      • Wylo is located in Logan County (WV)
    • Holden
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holden have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holden
      • Holden is located in Logan County (WV)
    • Whitman
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the north)
    • Man
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Man
      • Man is located in Logan County (WV)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 619 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Man <2>
    • Switzer
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Switzer have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Switzer
      • Switzer is located in Logan County (WV)
    • Mallory
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mallory have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mallory
      • Mallory is located in Logan County (WV)
    • Hedgeview
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hedgeview
      • Hedgeview is located in Logan County (WV)
    • Thompson Town
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Thompson Town have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Thompson Town
      • Thompson Town is located in Logan County (WV)
    • Troy Town
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Troy Town have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Troy Town
      • Troy Town is located in Logan County (WV)
    • Wilkinson
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
    • Mineral City
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mineral City have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mineral City
      • Mineral City is located in Logan County (WV)
  • McDowell County (WV)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Coleman, with the one closest to Coleman listed first.
    • Wyoming City
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wyoming City have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wyoming City
      • Wyoming City is located in McDowell County (WV)
    • Panther
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Panther
      • Panther is located in McDowell County (WV)
    • Jackson Flats
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Jackson Flats. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jackson Flats
      • Jackson Flats is located in McDowell County (WV)
    • Paynesville
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Paynesville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paynesville
      • Paynesville is located in McDowell County (WV)
    • Iaeger
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Iaeger have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Iaeger
      • Iaeger is located in McDowell County (WV)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 232 people
    • Union City
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Union City have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Union City
      • Union City is located in McDowell County (WV)
    • Bradshaw
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Bradshaw. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bradshaw
      • Bradshaw is located in McDowell County (WV)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 258 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bradshaw <2>
    • Wilmore
      (23 miles [37 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wilmore
      • Wilmore is located in McDowell County (WV)
    • Height
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Height. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Height
      • Height is located in McDowell County (WV)
    • Peapatch
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Peapatch
      • Peapatch is located in McDowell County (WV)
    • Big Sandy
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Big Sandy
      • Big Sandy is located in McDowell County (WV)
    • Roderfield
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roderfield
      • Roderfield is located in McDowell County (WV)
    • Yukon
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Yukon
      • Yukon is located in McDowell County (WV)
  • Mingo County (WV)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Coleman, with the one closest to Coleman listed first.
    • Thacker
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Thacker
      • Thacker is located in Mingo County (WV)
    • Blackberry City
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Blackberry City have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blackberry City
      • Blackberry City is located in Mingo County (WV)
    • Matewan
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Matewan have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Matewan
      • Matewan is located in Mingo County (WV)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 415 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Matewan <2>
    • Sprigg
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sprigg
      • Sprigg is located in Mingo County (WV)
    • Red Jacket
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Red Jacket. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Red Jacket
      • Red Jacket is located in Mingo County (WV)
    • Wharncliffe
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Musick
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Musick
      • Musick is located in Mingo County (WV)
    • Williamson
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
    • Pie
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pie
      • Pie is located in Mingo County (WV)
    • Delbarton
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
    • Chattaroy
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chattaroy have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chattaroy
      • Chattaroy is located in Mingo County (WV)
    • Baisden
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Gilbert Creek
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gilbert Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gilbert Creek
      • Gilbert Creek is located in Mingo County (WV)
  • Wayne County (WV)
    • Stonecoal
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stonecoal
      • Stonecoal is located in Wayne County (WV)
  • Wyoming County (WV)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Coleman, with the one closest to Coleman listed first.
    • Cub City
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cub City have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cub City
      • Cub City is located in Wyoming County (WV)
    • Uno
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Uno
      • Uno is located in Wyoming County (WV)
    • Baileysville
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Baileysville
      • Baileysville is located in Wyoming County (WV)
    • Sun Hill
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Sun Hill. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sun Hill
      • Sun Hill is located in Wyoming County (WV)
    • Clear Fork
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clear Fork
      • Clear Fork is located in Wyoming County (WV)
    • Stoneville
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stoneville
      • Stoneville is located in Wyoming County (WV)
    • Fanny
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Fanny. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fanny
      • Fanny is located in Wyoming County (WV)

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

Cemeteries Near Coleman ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Coleman.

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

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

  • Dotson Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dotson Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dotson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Phillips Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Phillips Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Phillips Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Coleman Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Coleman Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Coleman Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Billy Dotson Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Billy Dotson Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Billy Dotson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Stump Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Stump Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Stump Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Dotson Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dotson Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dotson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • George Hatfield Family Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
  • Jerry Hatfield Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jerry Hatfield Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jerry Hatfield Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Edgarton Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
  • Hatfield Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hatfield Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hatfield Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Bevins Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
  • Reynolds Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
  • Continue List   (648 more) ...
    • Hunt Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hunt Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hunt Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Rose Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rose Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rose Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Childress Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Childress Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Childress Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.

Nearby Communities in 1895 ...

We've built the following list with information that came from an Atlas published by Rand McNally in 1895. The Atlas had details such as the population of the community (which appears to have come from the 1890 Census) and whether there was a post office and/or railroad service available. We also indicate if the community no longer exists and is now historic.<5>

The Rand McNally Atlas shows that in 1895, Coleman had a post office and no railroad service.

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

  • Jamboree
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jamboree have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jamboree
    • Jamboree is located in Pike County
  • Phelps
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Phelps. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Phelps
    • Phelps is located in Pike County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Phelps <2>
  • Paw Paw
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Paw Paw. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paw Paw
    • Paw Paw is located in Pike County
  • Pinsonfork
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pinsonfork have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pinsonfork
    • Pinsonfork is located in Pike County
  • Mouthcard
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mouthcard
    • Mouthcard is located in Pike County
  • Big Rock
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Big Rock
    • Big Rock is located in Buchanan County (VA)
  • Kimper
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kimper
    • Kimper is located in Pike County
  • Canada
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Canada have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Canada
    • Canada is located in Pike County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Canada <2>
  • Fishtrap
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fishtrap have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fishtrap
    • Fishtrap is located in Pike County
  • Grundy
    (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grundy
    • Grundy is located in Buchanan County (VA)
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 883 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Grundy <2>
  • Zebulon
    (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Zebulon have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Zebulon
    • Zebulon is located in Pike County
  • Venters
    (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Venters have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Venters
    • Venters is located in Pike County
  • Continue List   (15 more) ...
    • Rural
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rural have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rural
      • Rural is located in Pike County
    • Oilville
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oilville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oilville
      • Oilville is located in Logan County (WV)
    • Pikeville
      (18 miles [29 km] to the west)

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

Newspapers Published in Coleman ...

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 10 newspapers that have been published in the area around Coleman.

Although we're unaware of any newspapers that were published in the immediate area of Coleman, there are papers which were published within 14 miles [22.5 km]<6>. A list of those papers, sorted by paper name, can be found on the Extended Newspaper List for Coleman.

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 professional and volunteer websites offer the information directly or else point to where you can find it. Their information is open to everyone.

To help you get started, the following links will take you to the pages that are relevant to Coleman:

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

The official website for State of Kentucky: https://kentucky.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>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.
<2>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<3>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.
<4>The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.
<5>We use the term 'Historic' broadly and it generally means that the community no longer exists. However, it can also mean that the community might still exist, but was significantly larger or had a more 'official' existence in the past than it does now. Unfortunately our sources of data have proven to be unreliable. If you can provide us with more specific information about Coleman, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.
<6>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 from Point A (ie- Coleman) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Coleman. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 37.4815, Longitude: -82.1832       In this case, the coordinates for Coleman have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).




 

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