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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 Josephine (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 Josephine. 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 and doctors 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.

Josephine is located in Scott 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 Scott County: Bourbon, Fayette, Franklin, Grant, Harrison, Owen & Woodford.

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

  • Scott County     (The home county of Josephine)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Josephine, with the one closest to Josephine listed first.
    • Porter
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Porter. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Porter
      • Porter is located in Scott County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Porter
      • From Josephine to Porter
    • Longlick
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Suterville
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Biddle
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Stonewall
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Stonewall. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stonewall
      • Stonewall is located in Scott County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Stonewall
      • From Josephine to Stonewall
    • Double Culvert
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Double Culvert have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Double Culvert
      • Double Culvert is located in Scott County
    • Minorsville
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Sadieville
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sadieville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sadieville
      • Sadieville is located in Scott County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 371 people
    • Skinnersburg
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Skinnersburg have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Skinnersburg
      • Skinnersburg is located in Scott County
    • Mallard Point
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mallard Point have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mallard Point
      • Mallard Point is located in Scott County
    • Stamping Ground
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
    • Rogers Gap
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Rogers Gap. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rogers Gap
      • Rogers Gap is located in Scott County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Rogers Gap
      • From Josephine to Rogers Gap
  • Anderson County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Josephine, with the one closest to Josephine listed first.
    • Tyrone
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the south)
    • Alton Station
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Avenstoke
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Lawrenceburg
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lawrenceburg have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lawrenceburg
      • Lawrenceburg is located in Anderson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 11,529 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lawrenceburg <3>
  • Bath County
    • Hooktown
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Hooktown. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hooktown
      • Hooktown is located in Bath County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Hooktown
      • From Josephine to Hooktown
  • Boone County
  • Bourbon County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Josephine, with the one closest to Josephine listed first.
    • Kiserton
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Kiserton. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kiserton
      • Kiserton is located in Bourbon County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Kiserton
      • From Josephine to Kiserton
    • Shawhan
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Shawhan. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shawhan
      • Shawhan is located in Bourbon County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Shawhan
      • From Josephine to Shawhan
    • Paris
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Millersburg
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Millersburg have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Millersburg
      • Millersburg is located in Bourbon County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 785 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Millersburg <3>
    • Clintonville
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast)
  • Boyd County
  • Bracken County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Josephine, with the one closest to Josephine listed first.
    • Milford
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Milford. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Milford
      • Milford is located in Bracken County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Milford
      • From Josephine to Milford
    • Neave
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Neave. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Neave
      • Neave is located in Bracken County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Neave
      • From Josephine to Neave
  • Carroll County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Josephine, with the one closest to Josephine listed first.
    • Sanders
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sanders have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sanders
      • Sanders is located in Carroll County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 236 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sanders <3>
    • Carson
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Carson. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carson
      • Carson is located in Carroll County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Carson
      • From Josephine to Carson
    • Worthville
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Worthville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Worthville
      • Worthville is located in Carroll County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 195 people
    • Easterday
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Easterday. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Easterday
      • Easterday is located in Carroll County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Easterday
      • From Josephine to Easterday
    • English
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Langstaff
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Langstaff. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Langstaff
      • Langstaff is located in Carroll County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Langstaff
      • From Josephine to Langstaff
  • Fayette County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Josephine, with the one closest to Josephine listed first.
    • Donerail
      (18 miles [29 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Donerail have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Donerail
      • Donerail is located in Fayette County
    • Spindletop Estates
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spindletop Estates have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spindletop Estates
      • Spindletop Estates is located in Fayette County
    • Loradale
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Loradale. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Loradale
      • Loradale is located in Fayette County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Loradale
      • From Josephine to Loradale
    • Yarnallton
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Yarnallton. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Yarnallton
      • Yarnallton is located in Fayette County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Yarnallton
      • From Josephine to Yarnallton
    • Jimtown
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Jimtown. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jimtown
      • Jimtown is located in Fayette County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Jimtown
      • From Josephine to Jimtown
    • Bracktown
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bracktown have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bracktown
      • Bracktown is located in Fayette County
    • Mattoxtown
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Elk Chester
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the south)
    • Russell Cave
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Elmendorf
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elmendorf have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elmendorf
      • Elmendorf is located in Fayette County
    • Colony
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the south)
    • Deep Springs
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast)
  • Franklin County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Josephine, with the one closest to Josephine listed first.
    • Elmville
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Elmville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elmville
      • Elmville is located in Franklin County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Elmville
      • From Josephine to Elmville
    • Swallowfield
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
    • Forks of Elkhorn
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Woodlake
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Buttimer Hill
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southwest)
    • Frankfort
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southwest)
    • Benson
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Benson. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Benson
      • Benson is located in Franklin County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Benson
      • From Josephine to Benson
    • Farmdale
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Farmdale have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Farmdale
      • Farmdale is located in Franklin County
  • Gallatin County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Josephine, with the one closest to Josephine listed first.
    • Glencoe
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glencoe have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glencoe
      • Glencoe is located in Gallatin County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 365 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Glencoe <3>
    • Sparta
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sparta have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sparta
      • Sparta is located in Gallatin County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 273 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sparta <3>
    • Ryle
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ryle have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ryle
      • Ryle is located in Gallatin County
    • Warsaw
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest)
  • Grant County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Josephine, with the one closest to Josephine listed first.
    • Corinth
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Keefer
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Keefer. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Keefer
      • Keefer is located in Grant County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Keefer
      • From Josephine to Keefer
    • Blanchet
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Blanchet. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blanchet
      • Blanchet is located in Grant County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Blanchet
      • From Josephine to Blanchet
    • Lawrenceville
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
    • Stringtown
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Stringtown. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stringtown
      • Stringtown is located in Grant County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Stringtown
      • From Josephine to Stringtown
    • Mason
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mason have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mason
      • Mason is located in Grant County
    • Cordova
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Cherry Grove
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
    • Heekin
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Heekin. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heekin
      • Heekin is located in Grant County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Heekin
      • From Josephine to Heekin
    • Stewartsville
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
    • Williamstown
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Williamstown have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Williamstown
      • Williamstown is located in Grant County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,939 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Williamstown <3>
    • Jonesville
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jonesville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jonesville
      • Jonesville is located in Grant County
  • Harrison County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Josephine, with the one closest to Josephine listed first.
    • Rutland
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
    • Renaker
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
    • Berry
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Berry have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Berry
      • Berry is located in Harrison County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 250 people
    • Boyd
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Boyd. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Boyd
      • Boyd is located in Harrison County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Boyd
      • From Josephine to Boyd
    • Poindexter
      (18 miles [29 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Poindexter. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Poindexter
      • Poindexter is located in Harrison County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Poindexter
      • From Josephine to Poindexter
    • Cynthiana
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the east)
    • Oddville
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the east)
    • Sylvandell
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Sylvandell. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sylvandell
      • Sylvandell is located in Harrison County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Sylvandell
      • From Josephine to Sylvandell
  • Henry County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Josephine, with the one closest to Josephine listed first.
    • Lockport
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)
    • Bethlehem
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Bethlehem. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bethlehem
      • Bethlehem is located in Henry County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Bethlehem
      • From Josephine to Bethlehem
    • Franklinton
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the west)
    • Port Royal
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Port Royal have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Port Royal
      • Port Royal is located in Henry County
    • Pleasureville
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the west)
    • Eminence
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eminence have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eminence
      • Eminence is located in Henry County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,566 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Eminence <3>
    • New Castle
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Castle have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Castle
      • New Castle is located in Henry County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 930 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for New Castle <3>
    • Turners Station
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Turners Station have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Turners Station
      • Turners Station is located in Henry County
  • Jefferson County
    • Portland
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Portland. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Portland
      • Portland is located in Jefferson County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Portland
      • From Josephine to Portland
  • Jessamine County
    • Brannon ‑ Historic
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Brannon. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brannon
      • Brannon is located in Jessamine County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Brannon
      • From Josephine to Brannon
  • Kenton County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Josephine, with the one closest to Josephine listed first.
    • Bracht
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Bracht. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bracht
      • Bracht is located in Kenton County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Bracht
      • From Josephine to Bracht
    • Fiskburg
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
    • Piner
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the north)
  • Lawrence County
    • Castle ‑ Historic
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Castle. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Castle
      • Castle is located in Lawrence County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Castle
      • From Josephine to Castle
  • Owen County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Josephine, with the one closest to Josephine listed first.
    • Rockdale
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Rockdale. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rockdale
      • Rockdale is located in Owen County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Rockdale
      • From Josephine to Rockdale
    • Natlee
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Natlee. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Natlee
      • Natlee is located in Owen County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Natlee
      • From Josephine to Natlee
    • New Columbus
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Columbus have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Columbus
      • New Columbus is located in Owen County
    • Beechwood
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Beechwood. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beechwood
      • Beechwood is located in Owen County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Beechwood
      • From Josephine to Beechwood
    • Fairbanks
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Fairbanks. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairbanks
      • Fairbanks is located in Owen County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Fairbanks
      • From Josephine to Fairbanks
    • Harmony
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Harmony. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harmony
      • Harmony is located in Owen County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Harmony
      • From Josephine to Harmony
    • Teresita
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Teresita have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Teresita
      • Teresita is located in Owen County
    • Tacketts Mill
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tacketts Mill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tacketts Mill
      • Tacketts Mill is located in Owen County
    • Canby
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Canby. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Canby
      • Canby is located in Owen County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Canby
      • From Josephine to Canby
    • Breck
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Breck. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Breck
      • Breck is located in Owen County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Breck
      • From Josephine to Breck
    • Hesler
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hesler have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hesler
      • Hesler is located in Owen County
    • New
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for New. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New
      • New is located in Owen County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to New
      • From Josephine to New
  • Pendleton County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Josephine, with the one closest to Josephine listed first.
    • Marcus
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Marcus. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marcus
      • Marcus is located in Pendleton County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Marcus
      • From Josephine to Marcus
    • Doughton
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Doughton. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Doughton
      • Doughton is located in Pendleton County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Doughton
      • From Josephine to Doughton
    • Locust Grove
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Locust Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Locust Grove
      • Locust Grove is located in Pendleton County
    • Morgan
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Morgan have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Morgan
      • Morgan is located in Pendleton County
    • Goforth
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Goforth. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Goforth
      • Goforth is located in Pendleton County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Goforth
      • From Josephine to Goforth
    • Knoxville
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Knoxville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Knoxville
      • Knoxville is located in Pendleton County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Knoxville
      • From Josephine to Knoxville
    • Hayes
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Hayes. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hayes
      • Hayes is located in Pendleton County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Hayes
      • From Josephine to Hayes
    • Four Oaks
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Four Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Four Oaks
      • Four Oaks is located in Pendleton County
    • Falmouth
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Falmouth have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Falmouth
      • Falmouth is located in Pendleton County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,086 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Falmouth <3>
    • McKinneysburg
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Gardnersville
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
    • Portland
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Portland. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Portland
      • Portland is located in Pendleton County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Portland
      • From Josephine to Portland
  • Shelby County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Josephine, with the one closest to Josephine listed first.
    • Hatton
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Hatton. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hatton
      • Hatton is located in Shelby County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Hatton
      • From Josephine to Hatton
    • Consolation
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southwest)
    • Bagdad
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest)
    • Christianburg
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the west)
    • Cropper
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Cropper. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cropper
      • Cropper is located in Shelby County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Cropper
      • From Josephine to Cropper
    • Clay Village
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clay Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clay Village
      • Clay Village is located in Shelby County
    • Waddy
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Waddy have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Waddy
      • Waddy is located in Shelby County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Waddy <3>
  • Woodford County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Josephine, with the one closest to Josephine listed first.
    • Davistown
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Davistown have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Davistown
      • Davistown is located in Woodford County
    • Midway
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
    • Duckers
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Duckers. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Duckers
      • Duckers is located in Woodford County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Duckers
      • From Josephine to Duckers
    • Nugent Crossroads
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Nugent Crossroads have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nugent Crossroads
      • Nugent Crossroads is located in Woodford County
    • Wallace
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wallace have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wallace
      • Wallace is located in Woodford County
    • Faywood
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Faywood. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Faywood
      • Faywood is located in Woodford County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Faywood
      • From Josephine to Faywood
    • McKees Crossroads
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the south)
    • Millville
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Millville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Millville
      • Millville is located in Woodford County
    • Bonita
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Bonita. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bonita
      • Bonita is located in Woodford County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Bonita
      • From Josephine to Bonita
    • Firmantown
      (23 miles [37 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Firmantown. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Firmantown
      • Firmantown is located in Woodford County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Firmantown
      • From Josephine to Firmantown
    • Pisgah
      (23 miles [37 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pisgah have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pisgah
      • Pisgah is located in Woodford County
    • Clifton
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clifton have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clifton
      • Clifton is located in Woodford County
  • Switzerland County (IN)

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

Cemeteries Near Josephine ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Josephine.

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

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

  • Barnett Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Barnett Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Barnett Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Hensley Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hensley Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hensley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Caney Fork Baptist Church Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Caney Fork Baptist Church Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Caney Fork Baptist Church Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Scotch Glass Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
  • Old Beechwood Road Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
  • Pleasant View Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
  • Davis Chapel Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Davis Chapel Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Davis Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Minorsville Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Minorsville Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Minorsville Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Robey Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Robey Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Robey Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • New Columbus Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
  • Hughes Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hughes Cemetery
    • 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.
  • Bethany Christian Church Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bethany Christian Church Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bethany Christian Church Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Continue List   (292 more) ...
    • K of P Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the K of P Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the K of P Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Zion Hill Church Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Zion Hill Church Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Zion Hill Church Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • True Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the True Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the True Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> 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, Josephine had a post office and no railroad service.

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

  • Porter
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Porter. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Porter
    • Porter is located in Scott County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Porter
    • From Josephine to Porter
  • Rockdale
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Rockdale. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rockdale
    • Rockdale is located in Owen County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Rockdale
    • From Josephine to Rockdale
  • Longlick
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
  • Biddle
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
  • New Columbus
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Columbus have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Columbus
    • New Columbus is located in Owen County
  • Beechwood
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Beechwood. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beechwood
    • Beechwood is located in Owen County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Beechwood
    • From Josephine to Beechwood
  • Harmony
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Harmony. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harmony
    • Harmony is located in Owen County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Harmony
    • From Josephine to Harmony
  • Minorsville
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
  • Stonewall
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Stonewall. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stonewall
    • Stonewall is located in Scott County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Stonewall
    • From Josephine to Stonewall
  • Skinnersburg
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Skinnersburg have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Skinnersburg
    • Skinnersburg is located in Scott County
  • Sadieville
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sadieville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sadieville
    • Sadieville is located in Scott County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 371 people
  • Tacketts Mill
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tacketts Mill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tacketts Mill
    • Tacketts Mill is located in Owen County
  • Continue List   (17 more) ...
    • Elmville
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Elmville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elmville
      • Elmville is located in Franklin County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Elmville
      • From Josephine to Elmville
    • Stamping Ground
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
    • Corinth
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)

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

Newspapers Published in Josephine ...

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 85 newspapers that have been published in the area around Josephine.

Although we're unaware of any newspapers that were published in the immediate area of Josephine, there are papers which were published within 19 miles [30.6 km]<6>. A list of those papers, sorted by paper name, can be found on the Extended Newspaper List for Josephine.

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 Josephine:

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Josephine. 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>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 Josephine, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.
<6>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Josephine) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Josephine. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 38.3979, Longitude: -84.6498       In this case, the coordinates for Josephine have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).




 

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