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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 Holmes Mill (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 Holmes Mill. 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.

Name Variations for Holmes Mill ...

When searching records, keep in mind that names and their spelling can change over time. Our sources include documents like maps, railroad schedules, Travel, Express and Shipping Guides. Many of these documents date from the 1800's and it's common to find spelling differences.

Although we can't give a definitive list, hopefully the following will give you a feel for the variations that might have occurred.

  • A typical abbreviation for Holmes Mill: Holmes Ml. (or less commonly used: Holmes Mll.)
  • While the name of this community is Holmes Mill, be aware that it's the common practice of mapmakers to remove the apostrophe from possessive names<1>. So Holmes Mill may originally have been Holme's Mill.

    Sometimes the trailing 's' might be dropped altogether, in which case Holmes Mill might be written as Holme Mill.

If you have information about these names (such as the reason for the change, date of change, the origin of the name), please Contact Us.

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 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.

Holmes Mill is located in Harlan 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 Harlan County: Bell, Leslie, Letcher, Perry, Lee (VA) & Wise (VA).

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

  • Harlan County     (The home county of Holmes Mill)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Holmes Mill, with the one closest to Holmes Mill listed first.
    • Closplint
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Closplint have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Closplint
      • Closplint is located in Harlan County
    • Louellen
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Louellen
      • Louellen is located in Harlan County
    • Dizney
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dizney
      • Dizney is located in Harlan County
    • Benham
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Benham have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Benham
      • Benham is located in Harlan County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 417 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Benham <3>
    • Chad
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chad
      • Chad is located in Harlan County
    • Cumberland
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cumberland have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cumberland
      • Cumberland is located in Harlan County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,854 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cumberland <3>
    • Lynch
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Totz
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Totz have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Totz
      • Totz is located in Harlan County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Totz <3>
    • Kenvir
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kenvir have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kenvir
      • Kenvir is located in Harlan County
    • Short Town
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Short Town have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Short Town
      • Short Town is located in Harlan County
    • Darkmont
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Darkmont
      • Darkmont is located in Harlan County
    • Redbud
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Redbud
      • Redbud is located in Harlan County
  • Bell County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Holmes Mill, with the one closest to Holmes Mill listed first.
    • Beverly
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Beverly have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beverly
      • Beverly is located in Bell County
    • Stoney Fork
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stoney Fork have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stoney Fork
      • Stoney Fork is located in Bell County
  • Knott County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Holmes Mill, with the one closest to Holmes Mill listed first.
    • Redfox
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Redfox
      • Redfox is located in Knott County
    • Sassafras
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sassafras have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sassafras
      • Sassafras is located in Knott County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sassafras <3>
    • Littcarr
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Littcarr have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Littcarr
      • Littcarr is located in Knott County
    • Pine Top
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pine Top
      • Pine Top is located in Knott County
  • Leslie County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Holmes Mill, with the one closest to Holmes Mill listed first.
    • Yeaddiss
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Yeaddiss have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Yeaddiss
      • Yeaddiss is located in Leslie County
    • Cutshin
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cutshin have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cutshin
      • Cutshin is located in Leslie County
    • Chappell
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chappell
      • Chappell is located in Leslie County
    • Helton
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Helton have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Helton
      • Helton is located in Leslie County
    • Mozelle
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mozelle
      • Mozelle is located in Leslie County
    • Smilax
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Smilax have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Smilax
      • Smilax is located in Leslie County
    • Asher
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Asher
      • Asher is located in Leslie County
    • Hoskinston
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hoskinston have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hoskinston
      • Hoskinston is located in Leslie County
    • Warbranch
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Warbranch have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Warbranch
      • Warbranch is located in Leslie County
    • Stinnett
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stinnett have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stinnett
      • Stinnett is located in Leslie County
    • Wendover
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wendover have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wendover
      • Wendover is located in Leslie County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Wendover <3>
    • Wooton
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wooton
      • Wooton is located in Leslie County
  • Letcher County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Holmes Mill, with the one closest to Holmes Mill listed first.
    • Gordon
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gordon have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gordon
      • Gordon is located in Letcher County
    • Linefork
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Linefork
      • Linefork is located in Letcher County
    • Partridge
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Partridge have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Partridge
      • Partridge is located in Letcher County
    • Kings Creek
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kings Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kings Creek
      • Kings Creek is located in Letcher County
    • Hallie
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hallie have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hallie
      • Hallie is located in Letcher County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hallie <3>
    • Oven Fork
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oven Fork
      • Oven Fork is located in Letcher County
    • Roxana
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Roxana have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roxana
      • Roxana is located in Letcher County
    • Eolia
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eolia have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eolia
      • Eolia is located in Letcher County
    • Blackey
      (18 miles [29 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blackey
      • Blackey is located in Letcher County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 141 people
    • Hot Spot
      (18 miles [29 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hot Spot
      • Hot Spot is located in Letcher County
      • Hot Spot has also been known as:
      • Hotspot
    • Uz
      (18 miles [29 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Uz
      • Uz is located in Letcher County
    • Letcher
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Letcher have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Letcher
      • Letcher is located in Letcher County
  • Perry County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Holmes Mill, with the one closest to Holmes Mill listed first.
    • Delphia
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Delphia have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Delphia
      • Delphia is located in Perry County
    • Slemp
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Slemp have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Slemp
      • Slemp is located in Perry County
    • Cornettsville
      (18 miles [29 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cornettsville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cornettsville
      • Cornettsville is located in Perry County
    • Happy
      (23 miles [37 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Happy have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Happy
      • Happy is located in Perry County
    • Scuddy
      (23 miles [37 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Scuddy have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Scuddy
      • Scuddy is located in Perry County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Scuddy <3>
    • Viper
      (23 miles [37 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Viper have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Viper
      • Viper is located in Perry County
    • Jeff
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jeff have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jeff
      • Jeff is located in Perry County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Jeff <3>
    • Vicco
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vicco have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vicco
      • Vicco is located in Perry County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 295 people
    • Acup
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Acup
      • Acup is located in Perry County
    • Hazard
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hazard have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hazard
      • Hazard is located in Perry County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 4,785 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hazard <3>
    • Avawam
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Avawam
      • Avawam is located in Perry County
    • Combs
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Combs have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Combs
      • Combs is located in Perry County
  • Hancock County (TN)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Holmes Mill, with the one closest to Holmes Mill listed first.
    • Willis
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Willis have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willis
      • Willis is located in Hancock County (TN)
      • Estimated population in 2014: 387 people
    • Kyles Ford
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the south)
    • Sneedville
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Trent Valley
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Trent Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Trent Valley
      • Trent Valley is located in Hancock County (TN)
      • Estimated population in 2014: 4,157 people
    • Duck Creek
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Duck Creek
      • Duck Creek is located in Hancock County (TN)
    • Alanthus Hill
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Alanthus Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alanthus Hill
      • Alanthus Hill is located in Hancock County (TN)
      • Estimated population in 2014: 2,498 people
  • Hawkins County (TN)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Holmes Mill, with the one closest to Holmes Mill listed first.
    • Frisco
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Frisco have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Frisco
      • Frisco is located in Hawkins County (TN)
    • Greenland
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenland
      • Greenland is located in Hawkins County (TN)
    • Waycross
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Waycross have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Waycross
      • Waycross is located in Hawkins County (TN)
      • Estimated population in 2014: 4,091 people
    • Surgoinsville
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the south)
    • Block City
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Block City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Block City
      • Block City is located in Hawkins County (TN)
    • Church Hill
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Church Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Church Hill
      • Church Hill is located in Hawkins County (TN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 6,643 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Church Hill <3>
    • Green Village
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Village
      • Green Village is located in Hawkins County (TN)
    • Mount Carmel
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Solitude ‑ Historic
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Solitude. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<4>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Solitude
      • Solitude is located in Hawkins County (TN)
    • Rotherwood
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rotherwood have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rotherwood
      • Rotherwood is located in Hawkins County (TN)
  • Sullivan County (TN)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Holmes Mill, with the one closest to Holmes Mill listed first.
    • Beartown
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beartown
      • Beartown is located in Sullivan County (TN)
    • Morrison City
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Morrison City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Morrison City
      • Morrison City is located in Sullivan County (TN)
  • Lee County (VA)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Holmes Mill, with the one closest to Holmes Mill listed first.
    • Darnell Town
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Darnell Town have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Darnell Town
      • Darnell Town is located in Lee County (VA)
    • Keokee
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Keokee
      • Keokee is located in Lee County (VA)
    • Saint Charles
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saint Charles have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saint Charles
      • Saint Charles is located in Lee County (VA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 109 people
    • Pennington Gap
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pennington Gap
      • Pennington Gap is located in Lee County (VA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,708 people
    • Dryden
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dryden
      • Dryden is located in Lee County (VA)
    • Stickleyville
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stickleyville
      • Stickleyville is located in Lee County (VA)
    • Fleenortown
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fleenortown
      • Fleenortown is located in Lee County (VA)
    • Jonesville
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
    • Blackwater
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blackwater
      • Blackwater is located in Lee County (VA)
    • Van
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Van
      • Van is located in Lee County (VA)
    • Rose Hill
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest)
    • Ewing
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest)
  • Norton City (VA)
    • Norton
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Norton have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Norton
      • Norton is located in Norton City (VA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,985 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Norton <3>
  • Scott County (VA)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Holmes Mill, with the one closest to Holmes Mill listed first.
    • Duffield
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Clinchport
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clinchport
      • Clinchport is located in Scott County (VA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 65 people
    • Lano
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lano
      • Lano is located in Scott County (VA)
    • Kermit
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kermit have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kermit
      • Kermit is located in Scott County (VA)
    • Fort Blackmore
      (23 miles [37 km] to the east)
    • Frisco
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Frisco have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Frisco
      • Frisco is located in Scott County (VA)
    • Yuma
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Yuma have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Yuma
      • Yuma is located in Scott County (VA)
    • Gate City
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Dungannon
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dungannon
      • Dungannon is located in Scott County (VA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 299 people
    • Weber City
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Weber City
      • Weber City is located in Scott County (VA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,214 people
  • Wise County (VA)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Holmes Mill, with the one closest to Holmes Mill listed first.
    • Exeter
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Exeter
      • Exeter is located in Wise County (VA)
    • Appalachia
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
    • Big Stone Gap
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
    • East Stone Gap
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for East Stone Gap
      • East Stone Gap is located in Wise County (VA)
    • Kent Junction
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kent Junction have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kent Junction
      • Kent Junction is located in Wise County (VA)
    • Blackwood
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Blackwood have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blackwood
      • Blackwood is located in Wise County (VA)
    • Esserville
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Esserville
      • Esserville is located in Wise County (VA)
    • Hamilton town
      (23 miles [37 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hamilton town have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hamilton town
      • Hamilton town is located in Wise County (VA)
    • Wise
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wise
      • Wise is located in Wise County (VA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,885 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Wise <3>
    • Almira
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Almira
      • Almira is located in Wise County (VA)
    • Pound
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pound
      • Pound is located in Wise County (VA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 917 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Pound <3>
    • Coeburn
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)

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

Newspapers Published in Holmes Mill ...

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 14 newspapers that have been published in the area around Holmes Mill.

Although we're unaware of any newspapers that were published in the immediate area of Holmes Mill, there are papers which were published within 13 miles [20.9 km]<5>. A list of those papers, sorted by paper name, can be found on the Extended Newspaper List for Holmes Mill.

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 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 Holmes Mill:

Cemeteries Near Holmes Mill ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Holmes Mill.

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

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

  • Kelly Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Kelly Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Kelly Cemetery
  • Anderson Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Anderson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Anderson Cemetery
  • Eden Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Eden Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Eden Cemetery
  • Adams Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Adams Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Adams Cemetery
  • Pennington Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pennington Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pennington Cemetery
  • Turner Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Turner Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Turner Cemetery
  • Parsons Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Parsons Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Parsons Cemetery
  • Hall Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hall Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hall Cemetery
  • Robbins Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Robbins Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Robbins Cemetery
  • Baker Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Baker Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Baker Cemetery
  • Hughes Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hughes Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hughes Cemetery
  • Powell Valley Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
  • Continue List   (905 more) ...
    • Cornett Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cornett Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cornett Cemetery
    • Lewis Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lewis Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lewis Cemetery
    • Kelly Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Kelly Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Kelly 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.<7>

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

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

  • Ely
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ely have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ely
    • Ely is located in Lee County (VA)
  • Dryden
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dryden
    • Dryden is located in Lee County (VA)
  • Olinger
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Olinger have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Olinger
    • Olinger is located in Lee County (VA)
  • Evarts
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Evarts have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Evarts
    • Evarts is located in Harlan County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 792 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Evarts <3>
  • Partridge
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Partridge have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Partridge
    • Partridge is located in Letcher County
  • Linefork
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Linefork
    • Linefork is located in Letcher County
  • Stickleyville
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stickleyville
    • Stickleyville is located in Lee County (VA)
  • Big Stone Gap
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
  • Jonesville
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
  • Kings Creek
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kings Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kings Creek
    • Kings Creek is located in Letcher County
  • Pattonsville
    (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pattonsville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pattonsville
    • Pattonsville is located in Scott County (VA)
  • Hubbard Springs
    (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hubbard Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hubbard Springs
    • Hubbard Springs is located in Lee County (VA)
  • Continue List   (15 more) ...
    • Duffield
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Blackwater
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blackwater
      • Blackwater is located in Lee County (VA)
    • Oven Fork
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oven Fork
      • Oven Fork is located in Letcher County

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

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

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

Footnotes ...

<1>It's generally believed that possessive apostrophes are removed to prevent confusion on maps where the apostrophe may be confused with a cartographic symbol. While this is generally true, it's not uncommon to find possessive apostrophes in administrative names (such as towns or counties).
<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>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.
<5>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 from Point A (ie- Holmes Mill) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Holmes Mill. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 36.8684, Longitude: -83.0024       In this case, the coordinates for Holmes Mill have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<6>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.
<7>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 Holmes Mill, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.




 

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