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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 Garlin (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 Garlin. 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 northwest 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 north.

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

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

Garlin is located in Adair 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 Adair County: Casey, Cumberland, Green, Metcalfe, Russell & Taylor.

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

  • Adair County     (The home county of Garlin)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Garlin, with the one closest to Garlin listed first.
    • Ozark
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ozark
      • Ozark is located in Adair County
    • Absher
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Absher. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Absher
      • Absher is located in Adair County
    • Christine
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Christine have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Christine
      • Christine is located in Adair County
    • Craycraft
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Craycraft. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Craycraft
      • Craycraft is located in Adair County
    • Columbia
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Purdy
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Purdy have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Purdy
      • Purdy is located in Adair County
    • Joppa
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Joppa. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Joppa
      • Joppa is located in Adair County
    • Gentrys Mill
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Gentrys Mill. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gentrys Mill
      • Gentrys Mill is located in Adair County
    • Cane Valley
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cane Valley
      • Cane Valley is located in Adair County
    • Gadberry
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gadberry
      • Gadberry is located in Adair County
    • Ella
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Ella. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ella
      • Ella is located in Adair County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ella <3>
    • Bliss
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Bliss. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bliss
      • Bliss is located in Adair County
  • Barren County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Garlin, with the one closest to Garlin listed first.
    • Park
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Park
      • Park is located in Barren County
    • Hiseville
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hiseville
      • Hiseville is located in Barren County
    • Slick Rock
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Slick Rock. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Slick Rock
      • Slick Rock is located in Barren County
  • Casey County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Garlin, with the one closest to Garlin listed first.
    • Dunnville
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dunnville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dunnville
      • Dunnville is located in Casey County
    • Honey Acre
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Honey Acre have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Honey Acre
      • Honey Acre is located in Casey County
    • Creston
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Creston. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Creston
      • Creston is located in Casey County
    • Evans Ford
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Evans Ford have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Evans Ford
      • Evans Ford is located in Casey County
    • Rheber
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rheber
      • Rheber is located in Casey County
    • Teddy
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Teddy have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Teddy
      • Teddy is located in Casey County
    • Phil
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Phil. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Phil
      • Phil is located in Casey County
    • Rubert Ford
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rubert Ford have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rubert Ford
      • Rubert Ford is located in Casey County
    • Windsor
      (18 miles [29 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Windsor have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Windsor
      • Windsor is located in Casey County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Windsor <3>
    • Atterson
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Atterson. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Atterson
      • Atterson is located in Casey County
    • Evona
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Evona have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Evona
      • Evona is located in Casey County
    • Labascus
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Labascus. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Labascus
      • Labascus is located in Casey County
  • Clinton County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Garlin, with the one closest to Garlin listed first.
    • Cumberland City
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cumberland City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cumberland City
      • Cumberland City is located in Clinton County
    • Ida
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Ida. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ida
      • Ida is located in Clinton County
    • Browns Crossroads
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Browns Crossroads
      • Browns Crossroads is located in Clinton County
    • Alpha
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Alpha have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alpha
      • Alpha is located in Clinton County
    • Albany
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)
  • Cumberland County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Garlin, with the one closest to Garlin listed first.
    • Bakerton
      (18 miles [29 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bakerton have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bakerton
      • Bakerton is located in Cumberland County
    • Dougan Town
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dougan Town have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dougan Town
      • Dougan Town is located in Cumberland County
    • Burkesville
      (23 miles [37 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Burkesville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burkesville
      • Burkesville is located in Cumberland County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,437 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Burkesville <3>
    • Grider
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grider
      • Grider is located in Cumberland County
    • Waterview
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Waterview
      • Waterview is located in Cumberland County
    • Marrowbone
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marrowbone
      • Marrowbone is located in Cumberland County
    • Dubre
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dubre have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dubre
      • Dubre is located in Cumberland County
    • Leslie
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leslie
      • Leslie is located in Cumberland County
    • Cloyds Landing
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Cloyds Landing. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cloyds Landing
      • Cloyds Landing is located in Cumberland County
  • Green County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Garlin, with the one closest to Garlin listed first.
    • Roachville
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roachville
      • Roachville is located in Green County
    • Exie
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Exie
      • Exie is located in Green County
    • Greensburg
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greensburg have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greensburg
      • Greensburg is located in Green County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,057 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Greensburg <3>
    • Liletown
      (18 miles [29 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Liletown
      • Liletown is located in Green County
    • Summersville
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Summersville
      • Summersville is located in Green County
    • Gabe
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gabe
      • Gabe is located in Green County
    • Allendale
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Allendale
      • Allendale is located in Green County
  • Hart County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Garlin, with the one closest to Garlin listed first.
    • Pascal
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Pascal. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pascal
      • Pascal is located in Hart County
    • Three Springs
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Three Springs
      • Three Springs is located in Hart County
    • Canmer
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Canmer
      • Canmer is located in Hart County
    • Hardyville
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hardyville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hardyville
      • Hardyville is located in Hart County
  • Marion County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Garlin, with the one closest to Garlin listed first.
    • Phillipsburg
      (23 miles [37 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Phillipsburg. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Phillipsburg
      • Phillipsburg is located in Marion County
    • Salleetown
      (23 miles [37 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Salleetown. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Salleetown
      • Salleetown is located in Marion County
    • Jessietown
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jessietown have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jessietown
      • Jessietown is located in Marion County
    • Bradfordsville
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bradfordsville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> 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 <3>
    • Greenbriar
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Greenbriar. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenbriar
      • Greenbriar is located in Marion County
    • New Market
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for New Market. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Market
      • New Market is located in Marion County
    • Peck Ford
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Peck Ford have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Peck Ford
      • Peck Ford is located in Marion County
    • Calvary
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Calvary have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Calvary
      • Calvary is located in Marion County
    • Belltown
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Belltown
      • Belltown is located in Marion County
    • Saint Joseph
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Saint Joseph. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saint Joseph
      • Saint Joseph is located in Marion County
  • Metcalfe County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Garlin, with the one closest to Garlin listed first.
    • Edmonton
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Edmonton have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edmonton
      • Edmonton is located in Metcalfe County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,597 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Edmonton <3>
    • Cedar Flat
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Flat
      • Cedar Flat is located in Metcalfe County
    • Center
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Center
      • Center is located in Metcalfe County
    • Knob Lick
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Knob Lick
      • Knob Lick is located in Metcalfe County
    • Beaumont
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beaumont
      • Beaumont is located in Metcalfe County
    • Randolph
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Randolph. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Randolph
      • Randolph is located in Metcalfe County
    • Summer Shade
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest)
  • Monroe County
    • Meshack
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Meshack. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meshack
      • Meshack is located in Monroe County
  • Pulaski County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Garlin, with the one closest to Garlin listed first.
    • Vinnie
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Vinnie. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vinnie
      • Vinnie is located in Pulaski County
    • Faubush
      (23 miles [37 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Faubush
      • Faubush is located in Pulaski County
    • Nancy
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the east)
    • Ansel
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Ansel. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ansel
      • Ansel is located in Pulaski County
  • Russell County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Garlin, with the one closest to Garlin listed first.
    • Russell Springs
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Esto
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Esto. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Esto
      • Esto is located in Russell County
    • Middletown
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Middletown have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Middletown
      • Middletown is located in Russell County
    • Jamestown
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Salem
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Salem have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Salem
      • Salem is located in Russell County
    • Freedom
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Freedom
      • Freedom is located in Russell County
    • Long Bottom
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Long Bottom
      • Long Bottom is located in Russell County
    • Lula ‑ Historic
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Lula. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lula
      • Lula is located in Russell County
    • Stokes ‑ Historic
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Stokes. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stokes
      • Stokes is located in Russell County
  • Taylor County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Garlin, with the one closest to Garlin listed first.
    • Elk Horn
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Elk Horn. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elk Horn
      • Elk Horn is located in Taylor County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Elk Horn <3>
    • Wright's
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Wright's. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wright's
      • Wright's is located in Taylor County
    • Acton
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Acton
      • Acton is located in Taylor County
    • Campbellsville
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Campbellsville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Campbellsville
      • Campbellsville is located in Taylor County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 11,430 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Campbellsville <3>
    • Mannsville
      (18 miles [29 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mannsville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mannsville
      • Mannsville is located in Taylor County
    • Bengal
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bengal
      • Bengal is located in Taylor County
    • Saloma
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Saloma. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saloma
      • Saloma is located in Taylor County
    • Maple
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Maple. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maple
      • Maple is located in Taylor County
  • Wayne County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Garlin, with the one closest to Garlin listed first.
    • Parnell
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Parnell
      • Parnell is located in Wayne County
    • Murl
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Murl
      • Murl is located in Wayne County
    • Rankin
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Rankin. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rankin
      • Rankin is located in Wayne County
    • Mill Springs
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Mill Springs. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mill Springs
      • Mill Springs is located in Wayne County
    • Monticello
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Shearer Valley
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Shearer Valley. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shearer Valley
      • Shearer Valley is located in Wayne County

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

Cemeteries Near Garlin ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Garlin.

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

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

  • Mitchell Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
  • Haven Hill Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
  • Cox Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cox Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cox Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Freedom Separater Church Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
  • Absher Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Absher Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Absher Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Hutchison Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hutchison Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hutchison Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Bryant Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bryant Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bryant Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Loy Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
  • Gentry Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
  • Damron Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Damron Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Damron Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Cane Valley Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cane Valley Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cane Valley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Flatwoods Community Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Flatwoods Community Cemetery
    • The Flatwoods Community Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Lasley Cemetery
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    • Williams Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Wesley Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Blair Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)

Nearby Communities in 1895 ...

We've built the following list with information that came from an Atlas published by Rand McNally in 1895. The Atlas had details such as the population of the community (which appears to have come from the 1890 Census) and whether there was a post office and/or railroad service available. We also indicate if the community no longer exists and is now historic.<6>

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

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

  • Columbia
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
  • Craycraft
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Craycraft. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Craycraft
    • Craycraft is located in Adair County
  • Absher
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Absher. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Absher
    • Absher is located in Adair County
  • Purdy
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Purdy have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Purdy
    • Purdy is located in Adair County
  • Gadberry
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gadberry
    • Gadberry is located in Adair County
  • Gentrys Mill
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Gentrys Mill. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gentrys Mill
    • Gentrys Mill is located in Adair County
  • Cane Valley
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cane Valley
    • Cane Valley is located in Adair County
  • Glens Fork
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glens Fork
    • Glens Fork is located in Adair County
  • Fairplay
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairplay
    • Fairplay is located in Adair County
  • Montpelier
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Montpelier. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Montpelier
    • Montpelier is located in Adair County
  • Milltown
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Milltown have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Milltown
    • Milltown is located in Adair County
  • Crocus
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Crocus. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crocus
    • Crocus is located in Adair County
  • Continue List   (13 more) ...
    • Knifley
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Knifley
      • Knifley is located in Adair County
    • Gradyville
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gradyville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gradyville
      • Gradyville is located in Adair County
    • Esto
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Esto. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Esto
      • Esto is located in Russell County

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

Newspapers Published in Garlin ...

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 36 newspapers that have been published in the area around Garlin.

Although we're unaware of any newspapers that were published in the immediate area of Garlin, there are papers which were published within 22 miles [35.4 km]<5>. A list of those papers, sorted by paper name, can be found on the Extended Newspaper List for Garlin.

Websites to Help With Your Genealogy Research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we like to start with the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These helpful websites offer the information directly or else point to where you can find it. Their information is open to everyone.

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

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Garlin. 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>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.
<3>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<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>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Garlin) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Garlin. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 37.1140, Longitude: -85.2522       In this case, the coordinates for Garlin have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<6>We use the term 'Historic' broadly and it generally means that the community no longer exists. However, it can also mean that the community might still exist, but was significantly larger or had a more 'official' existence in the past than it does now. Unfortunately our sources of data have proven to be unreliable. If you can provide us with more specific information about Garlin, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.




 

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