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

Neighboring Counties ...

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

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

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

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

Olmstead is located in Logan 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 Logan County: Butler, Muhlenberg, Simpson, Todd, Warren & Robertson (TN).

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

  • Logan County     (The home county of Olmstead)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Olmstead, with the one closest to Olmstead listed first.
    • Ferguson
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ferguson have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ferguson
      • Ferguson is located in Logan County
    • Cave Spring
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cave Spring
      • Cave Spring is located in Logan County
    • Gordonsville
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gordonsville
      • Gordonsville is located in Logan County
    • Keysburg
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Keysburg have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Keysburg
      • Keysburg is located in Logan County
    • Russellville
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Adairville
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Adairville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Adairville
      • Adairville is located in Logan County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 894 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Adairville <2>
    • Lewisburg
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
    • Lost City
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lost City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lost City
      • Lost City is located in Logan County
    • Auburn
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Auburn have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Auburn
      • Auburn is located in Logan County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,404 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Auburn <2>
    • Agnes
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Agnes
      • Agnes is located in Logan County
    • South Union
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for South Union have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for South Union
      • South Union is located in Logan County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for South Union <2>
  • Butler County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Olmstead, with the one closest to Olmstead listed first.
    • Harreldsville
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harreldsville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harreldsville
      • Harreldsville is located in Butler County
    • Quality
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quality
      • Quality is located in Butler County
    • Richelieu
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Richelieu
      • Richelieu is located in Butler County
    • Silver City
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Silver City
      • Silver City is located in Butler County
    • Huntsville
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Huntsville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Huntsville
      • Huntsville is located in Butler County
  • Christian County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Olmstead, with the one closest to Olmstead listed first.
    • Fairview
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)
    • Pembroke
      (18 miles [29 km] to the west)
    • Oak Grove
      (23 miles [37 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oak Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Grove
      • Oak Grove is located in Christian County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 7,369 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Oak Grove <2>
    • Bluff Spring
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bluff Spring
      • Bluff Spring is located in Christian County
    • Fearsville
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fearsville
      • Fearsville is located in Christian County
    • Hopkinsville
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the west)
    • Howel
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Howel have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Howel
      • Howel is located in Christian County
    • Herndon
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Herndon have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Herndon
      • Herndon is located in Christian County
  • Muhlenberg County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Olmstead, with the one closest to Olmstead listed first.
    • Dunmor
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the north)
    • Rosewood
      (23 miles [37 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rosewood
      • Rosewood is located in Muhlenberg County
    • Belton
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Belton
      • Belton is located in Muhlenberg County
      • Former name for Belton:
      • Yost
    • Beech Creek
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Beech Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beech Creek
      • Beech Creek is located in Muhlenberg County
    • Beechmont
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Beechmont have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beechmont
      • Beechmont is located in Muhlenberg County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Beechmont <2>
    • Browder
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the north)
    • Ennis
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ennis
      • Ennis is located in Muhlenberg County
  • Simpson County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Olmstead, with the one closest to Olmstead listed first.
    • Prices Mill
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Prices Mill
      • Prices Mill is located in Simpson County
    • Neosheo
      (18 miles [29 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Neosheo
      • Neosheo is located in Simpson County
    • Franklin
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the east)
    • Salmons
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Salmons
      • Salmons is located in Simpson County
    • Black Jack
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Black Jack
      • Black Jack is located in Simpson County
  • Todd County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Olmstead, with the one closest to Olmstead listed first.
    • Allensville
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Allensville
      • Allensville is located in Todd County
      • Population from the 2010 Census: 157 people
    • Hadensville
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hadensville
      • Hadensville is located in Todd County
    • Elkton
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elkton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elkton
      • Elkton is located in Todd County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,157 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Elkton <2>
    • Anderson
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Anderson have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Anderson
      • Anderson is located in Todd County
    • Guthrie
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Guthrie have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Guthrie
      • Guthrie is located in Todd County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,426 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Guthrie <2>
    • Sharon Grove
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sharon Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sharon Grove
      • Sharon Grove is located in Todd County
    • Trenton
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Trenton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Trenton
      • Trenton is located in Todd County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 378 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Trenton <2>
    • Allegre
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Allegre have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Allegre
      • Allegre is located in Todd County
    • Clifty
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clifty have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clifty
      • Clifty is located in Todd County
    • Kirkmansville
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kirkmansville
      • Kirkmansville is located in Todd County
  • Warren County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Olmstead, with the one closest to Olmstead listed first.
    • Woodburn
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodburn have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodburn
      • Woodburn is located in Warren County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 372 people
    • Rockfield
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rockfield have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rockfield
      • Rockfield is located in Warren County
    • Hadley
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hadley have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hadley
      • Hadley is located in Warren County
  • Cheatham County (TN)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Olmstead, with the one closest to Olmstead listed first.
    • Pleasant View
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the south)
    • Henrietta
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Henrietta have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Henrietta
      • Henrietta is located in Cheatham County (TN)
      • Estimated population in 2014: 921 people
    • Lockertsville
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lockertsville
      • Lockertsville is located in Cheatham County (TN)
      • Estimated population in 2014: 885 people
    • Neptune
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Neptune
      • Neptune is located in Cheatham County (TN)
    • Sycamore
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sycamore have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sycamore
      • Sycamore is located in Cheatham County (TN)
    • Cheap Hill
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cheap Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cheap Hill
      • Cheap Hill is located in Cheatham County (TN)
      • Estimated population in 2014: 173,778 people
  • Davidson County (TN)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Olmstead, with the one closest to Olmstead listed first.
    • Addie ‑ Historic
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Addie have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Addie
      • Addie is located in Davidson County (TN)
      • Estimated population in 2014: 650 people
    • Ridgetop
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ridgetop have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ridgetop
      • Ridgetop is located in Davidson County (TN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,122 people
    • Ridgepost ‑ Historic
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ridgepost have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ridgepost
      • Ridgepost is located in Davidson County (TN)
      • Estimated population in 2014: 1,732 people
  • Montgomery County (TN)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Olmstead, with the one closest to Olmstead listed first.
    • Port Royal
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Port Royal
      • Port Royal is located in Montgomery County (TN)
    • Saint Bethlehem
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saint Bethlehem have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saint Bethlehem
      • Saint Bethlehem is located in Montgomery County (TN)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Saint Bethlehem <2>
    • Sango
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sango
      • Sango is located in Montgomery County (TN)
    • Swan Lake Village
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Swan Lake Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Swan Lake Village
      • Swan Lake Village is located in Montgomery County (TN)
    • Wingate West
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wingate West have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wingate West
      • Wingate West is located in Montgomery County (TN)
      • Estimated population in 2014: 954 people
    • Oak Plains
      (23 miles [37 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Plains
      • Oak Plains is located in Montgomery County (TN)
    • Clarksville
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest)
    • Fredonia
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fredonia
      • Fredonia is located in Montgomery County (TN)
    • Stryker Village
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stryker Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stryker Village
      • Stryker Village is located in Montgomery County (TN)
    • Louise Heights
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Louise Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Louise Heights
      • Louise Heights is located in Montgomery County (TN)
      • Estimated population in 2014: 5,715 people
    • Liverworth
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Liverworth
      • Liverworth is located in Montgomery County (TN)
    • Southside
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest)
  • Robertson County (TN)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Olmstead, with the one closest to Olmstead listed first.
    • Adams
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Adams
      • Adams is located in Robertson County (TN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 678 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Adams <2>
    • Cedar Hill
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedar Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Hill
      • Cedar Hill is located in Robertson County (TN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 312 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cedar Hill <2>
    • Flewellyn
      (18 miles [29 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flewellyn
      • Flewellyn is located in Robertson County (TN)
    • Springfield
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)
    • Stroudville
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stroudville
      • Stroudville is located in Robertson County (TN)
    • Orlinda
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Orlinda
      • Orlinda is located in Robertson County (TN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 946 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Orlinda <2>
    • Sandy Springs
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandy Springs
      • Sandy Springs is located in Robertson County (TN)
    • Coopertown
      (23 miles [37 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Coopertown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coopertown
      • Coopertown is located in Robertson County (TN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 4,612 people
    • Crunk
      (23 miles [37 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crunk have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crunk
      • Crunk is located in Robertson County (TN)
      • Estimated population in 2014: 1,406 people
    • Cross Plains
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cross Plains have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cross Plains
      • Cross Plains is located in Robertson County (TN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,839 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cross Plains <2>
    • Jernigan Town
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jernigan Town
      • Jernigan Town is located in Robertson County (TN)
    • Greenbrier
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenbrier
      • Greenbrier is located in Robertson County (TN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 6,905 people
    • Mulloy
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mulloy have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mulloy
      • Mulloy is located in Robertson County (TN)
  • Sumner County (TN)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Olmstead, with the one closest to Olmstead listed first.
    • Mitchellville
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mitchellville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mitchellville
      • Mitchellville is located in Sumner County (TN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 195 people
    • Walnut Grove
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Walnut Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Walnut Grove
      • Walnut Grove is located in Sumner County (TN)
    • Johnsons Crossroads
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Johnsons Crossroads
      • Johnsons Crossroads is located in Sumner County (TN)
    • Millersville
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Millersville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Millersville
      • Millersville is located in Sumner County (TN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 6,798 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Millersville <2>
    • New Deal
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Deal have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Deal
      • New Deal is located in Sumner County (TN)
      • Population from the 2010 Census: 368 people
    • Portland
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Portland
      • Portland is located in Sumner County (TN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 13,301 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Portland <2>
    • Hall Town
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hall Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hall Town
      • Hall Town is located in Sumner County (TN)
      • Estimated population in 2014: 2,202 people

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

Newspapers Published in Olmstead ...

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 64 newspapers that have been published in the area around Olmstead.

Although we're unaware of any newspapers that were published in the immediate area of Olmstead, there are papers which were published within 18 miles [29 km]<3>. A list of those papers, sorted by paper name, can be found on the Extended Newspaper List for Olmstead.

Websites to Help With Your Genealogy Research ...

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

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

Cemeteries Near Olmstead ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Olmstead.

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

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

  • Browder Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Browder Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Browder Cemetery
  • Lee Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lee Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lee Cemetery
  • Belmont Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Belmont Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Belmont Cemetery
  • Collins Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Collins Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Collins Cemetery
  • Lyne Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lyne Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lyne Cemetery
  • Russell Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Russell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Russell Cemetery
  • Currence Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Currence Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Currence Cemetery
  • Wall Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wall Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wall Cemetery
  • Ragsdale Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ragsdale Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ragsdale Cemetery
  • Bennett Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bennett Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bennett Cemetery
  • Doyle Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Doyle Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Doyle Cemetery
  • Cross Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cross Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cross Cemetery
  • Continue List   (683 more) ...
    • Mitchell Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mitchell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mitchell Cemetery
    • Stainback Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Stainback Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Stainback Cemetery
    • Moses Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Moses Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Moses 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.<4>

The Rand McNally Atlas shows that Olmstead had a population of 120 people in 1895 with a post office and railroad service.

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

  • Ferguson
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ferguson have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ferguson
    • Ferguson is located in Logan County
  • Allensville
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Allensville
    • Allensville is located in Todd County
    • Population from the 2010 Census: 157 people
  • Cave Spring
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cave Spring
    • Cave Spring is located in Logan County
  • Daysville
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Daysville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Daysville
    • Daysville is located in Todd County
  • Keysburg
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Keysburg have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Keysburg
    • Keysburg is located in Logan County
  • Gordonsville
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gordonsville
    • Gordonsville is located in Logan County
  • Dot
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dot have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dot
    • Dot is located in Logan County
  • Oakville
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oakville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oakville
    • Oakville is located in Logan County
  • Bradshaw
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bradshaw have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bradshaw
    • Bradshaw is located in Todd County
  • Hadensville
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hadensville
    • Hadensville is located in Todd County
  • Anderson
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Anderson have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Anderson
    • Anderson is located in Todd County
  • Justice
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Justice have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Justice
    • Justice is located in Logan County
  • Continue List   (14 more) ...
    • Russellville
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Elkton
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elkton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elkton
      • Elkton is located in Todd County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,157 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Elkton <2>
    • Pinchem
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pinchem have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pinchem
      • Pinchem is located in Todd County

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

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

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

Footnotes ...

<1>The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
<2>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<3>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Olmstead) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Olmstead. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 36.7523, Longitude: -87.0150       In this case, the coordinates for Olmstead have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<4>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 Olmstead, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.




 

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