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Our Genealogy Helper

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 Paris (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 Paris. 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.

Paris is located in Bourbon County and is the County Seat.

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 Bourbon County: Bath, Clark, Fayette, Harrison, Montgomery, Nicholas & Scott.

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

  • Bourbon County     (The home county of Paris)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Paris, with the one closest to Paris listed first.
    • Kiserton
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • 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 Paris to Kiserton
    • Shawhan
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • 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 Paris to Shawhan
    • Stony Point
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Millersburg
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
      • 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>
    • Austerlitz
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
    • Clintonville
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Clintonville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clintonville
      • Clintonville is located in Bourbon County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Clintonville
      • From Paris to Clintonville
    • North Middletown
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Jackstown
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Jackstown. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jackstown
      • Jackstown is located in Bourbon County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Jackstown
      • From Paris to Jackstown
    • Little Rock
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Little Rock. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Little Rock
      • Little Rock is located in Bourbon County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Little Rock
      • From Paris to Little Rock
  • Bath County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Paris, with the one closest to Paris listed first.
    • Hooktown
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
      • 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 Paris to Hooktown
    • Sharpsburg
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sharpsburg have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sharpsburg
      • Sharpsburg is located in Bath County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 338 people
    • Bethel
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bethel have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bethel
      • Bethel is located in Bath County
    • Reynoldsville
      (23 miles [37 km] to the east)
    • South Sherburne
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for South Sherburne have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for South Sherburne
      • South Sherburne is located in Bath County
    • East Fork
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for East Fork. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for East Fork
      • East Fork is located in Bath County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to East Fork
      • From Paris to East Fork
    • Owingsville
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the east)
    • Peeled Oak
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Peeled Oak. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Peeled Oak
      • Peeled Oak is located in Bath County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Peeled Oak
      • From Paris to Peeled Oak
    • Pebble
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the east)
    • Oakla
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Oakla. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oakla
      • Oakla is located in Bath County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Oakla
      • From Paris to Oakla
    • Preston
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the east)
    • Slate Valley
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the east)
  • Boyd County
  • Bracken County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Paris, with the one closest to Paris listed first.
    • Milford
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
      • 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 Paris to Milford
    • Neave
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the north)
      • 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 Paris to Neave
  • Clark County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Paris, with the one closest to Paris listed first.
    • Renick
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Renick have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Renick
      • Renick is located in Clark County
    • Wyandotte
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Wyandotte. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wyandotte
      • Wyandotte is located in Clark County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Wyandotte
      • From Paris to Wyandotte
    • Pine Grove
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Pine Grove. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pine Grove
      • Pine Grove is located in Clark County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Pine Grove
      • From Paris to Pine Grove
    • Winchester
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
    • Boonesboro
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the south)
    • Ford
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the south)
    • Kiddville
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Rabbit Town
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rabbit Town have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rabbit Town
      • Rabbit Town is located in Clark County
    • Rightangle
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Rightangle. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rightangle
      • Rightangle is located in Clark County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Rightangle
      • From Paris to Rightangle
    • Log Lick
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast)
  • Fayette County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Paris, with the one closest to Paris listed first.
    • Jimtown
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
      • 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 Paris to Jimtown
    • Loradale
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • 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 Paris to Loradale
    • Muir
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Muir. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Muir
      • Muir is located in Fayette County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Muir
      • From Paris to Muir
    • Avon
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Avon. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Avon
      • Avon is located in Fayette County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Avon
      • From Paris to Avon
    • Elmendorf
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
      • 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
    • Russell Cave
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Russell Cave. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Russell Cave
      • Russell Cave is located in Fayette County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Russell Cave
      • From Paris to Russell Cave
    • Mattoxtown
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Montrose
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Montrose. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Montrose
      • Montrose is located in Fayette County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Montrose
      • From Paris to Montrose
    • Columbus
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Columbus. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Columbus
      • Columbus is located in Fayette County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Columbus
      • From Paris to Columbus
    • Uttingertown
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
    • Deep Springs
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Donerail
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
      • 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
  • Fleming County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Paris, with the one closest to Paris listed first.
    • Sherburne
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sherburne have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sherburne
      • Sherburne is located in Fleming County
    • Fairview
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast)
    • Ewing
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ewing have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ewing
      • Ewing is located in Fleming County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 238 people
    • Elizaville
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Elizaville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elizaville
      • Elizaville is located in Fleming County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Elizaville
      • From Paris to Elizaville
    • Nepton
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Nepton. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nepton
      • Nepton is located in Fleming County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Nepton
      • From Paris to Nepton
    • Tilton
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Tilton. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tilton
      • Tilton is located in Fleming County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Tilton
      • From Paris to Tilton
    • Craintown
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
    • Flemingsburg Junction
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Sunset
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Sunset. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunset
      • Sunset is located in Fleming County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Sunset
      • From Paris to Sunset
  • Franklin County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Paris, with the one closest to Paris listed first.
    • Woodlake
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the west)
    • Elmville
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the west)
      • 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 Paris to Elmville
    • Forks of Elkhorn
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the west)
  • Grant County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Paris, with the one closest to Paris listed first.
    • Stringtown
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest)
      • 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 Paris to Stringtown
    • Corinth
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Corinth. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Corinth
      • Corinth is located in Grant County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 228 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Corinth <3>
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Corinth
      • From Paris to Corinth
    • Cordova
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Blanchet
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest)
      • 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 Paris to Blanchet
    • Keefer
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest)
      • 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 Paris to Keefer
  • Harrison County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Paris, with the one closest to Paris listed first.
    • Cynthiana
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
    • Poindexter
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
      • 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 Paris to Poindexter
    • Oddville
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
    • Sylvandell
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
      • 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 Paris to Sylvandell
    • Renaker
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)
    • Rutland
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)
    • Berry
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the north)
      • 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
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the north)
      • 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 Paris to Boyd
  • Jessamine County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Paris, with the one closest to Paris listed first.
    • Brannon ‑ Historic
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southwest)
      • 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 Paris to Brannon
    • Catnip ‑ Historic
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Catnip. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Catnip
      • Catnip is located in Jessamine County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Catnip
      • From Paris to Catnip
    • Logana
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Dixon Town ‑ Historic
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Dixon Town. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dixon Town
      • Dixon Town is located in Jessamine County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Dixon Town
      • From Paris to Dixon Town
    • Keene
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest)
    • Nicholasville
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest)
    • Mount Lebanon
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Jessamine
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Jessamine. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jessamine
      • Jessamine is located in Jessamine County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Jessamine
      • From Paris to Jessamine
  • Lawrence County
    • Adeline
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Adeline. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Adeline
      • Adeline is located in Lawrence County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Adeline
      • From Paris to Adeline
  • Madison County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Paris, with the one closest to Paris listed first.
    • Blue Grass
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Blue Grass have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blue Grass
      • Blue Grass is located in Madison County
    • Doylesville
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Doylesville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Doylesville
      • Doylesville is located in Madison County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Doylesville
      • From Paris to Doylesville
    • Redhouse
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the south)
    • Valley View
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Valley View have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Valley View
      • Valley View is located in Madison County
    • Cuzick
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Cuzick. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cuzick
      • Cuzick is located in Madison County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Cuzick
      • From Paris to Cuzick
    • Stringtown
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the south)
      • 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 Madison County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Stringtown
      • From Paris to Stringtown
    • Union City
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Union City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Union City
      • Union City is located in Madison County
    • Baldwin
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Baldwin. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Baldwin
      • Baldwin is located in Madison County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Baldwin
      • From Paris to Baldwin
    • College Hill
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for College Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for College Hill
      • College Hill is located in Madison County
    • Hillcrest
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hillcrest have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hillcrest
      • Hillcrest is located in Madison County
    • Million
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Million. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Million
      • Million is located in Madison County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Million
      • From Paris to Million
  • Mason County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Paris, with the one closest to Paris listed first.
    • Sardis
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sardis have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sardis
      • Sardis is located in Mason County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 97 people
    • Mays Lick
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast)
  • Montgomery County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Paris, with the one closest to Paris listed first.
    • Grassy Lick
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Judy
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)
    • Reid Village
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Reid Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Reid Village
      • Reid Village is located in Montgomery County
    • Mount Sterling
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mount Sterling have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Sterling
      • Mount Sterling is located in Montgomery County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 7,246 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mount Sterling <3>
    • Prewitt
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Prewitt. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Prewitt
      • Prewitt is located in Montgomery County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Prewitt
      • From Paris to Prewitt
    • Levee
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Levee. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Levee
      • Levee is located in Montgomery County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Levee
      • From Paris to Levee
    • Camargo
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Camargo have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Camargo
      • Camargo is located in Montgomery County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,151 people
    • Spencer Village
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spencer Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spencer Village
      • Spencer Village is located in Montgomery County
    • Hope
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Jeffersonville
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jeffersonville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jeffersonville
      • Jeffersonville is located in Montgomery County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,755 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Jeffersonville <3>
  • Nicholas County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Paris, with the one closest to Paris listed first.
    • Carlisle
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Carlisle have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carlisle
      • Carlisle is located in Nicholas County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,059 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Carlisle <3>
    • Moorefield
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Moorefield have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Moorefield
      • Moorefield is located in Nicholas County
    • Pleasant Valley
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast)
  • Owen County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Paris, with the one closest to Paris listed first.
    • Natlee
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest)
      • 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 Paris to Natlee
    • New Columbus
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest)
      • 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
    • Rockdale
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest)
      • 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 Paris to Rockdale
    • Harmony
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the west)
      • 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 Paris to Harmony
    • Beechwood
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest)
      • 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 Paris to Beechwood
    • Canby
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest)
      • 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 Paris to Canby
    • Fairbanks
      (30 miles [48.3 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 Paris to Fairbanks
  • Pendleton County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Paris, with the one closest to Paris listed first.
    • McKinneysburg
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the north)
    • Marcus
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest)
      • 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 Paris to Marcus
    • Browning Corner
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
    • Morgan
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
      • 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
    • Four Oaks
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
      • 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
    • Bachelors Rest
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the north)
    • Hayes
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the north)
      • 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 Paris to Hayes
  • Powell County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Paris, with the one closest to Paris listed first.
    • Westbend
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Virden
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Virden have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Virden
      • Virden is located in Powell County
    • Black Creek
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Black Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Black Creek
      • Black Creek is located in Powell County
    • Powell Valley
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Powell Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Powell Valley
      • Powell Valley is located in Powell County
    • Clay City
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clay City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clay City
      • Clay City is located in Powell County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,087 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Clay City <3>
    • Waltersville
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Waltersville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Waltersville
      • Waltersville is located in Powell County
    • Morris Creek
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Morris Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Morris Creek
      • Morris Creek is located in Powell County
    • Paint Creek
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Paint Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paint Creek
      • Paint Creek is located in Powell County
    • Piggville
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Piggville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Piggville
      • Piggville is located in Powell County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Piggville
      • From Paris to Piggville
  • Robertson County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Paris, with the one closest to Paris listed first.
    • Mount Olivet
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Bratton
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Bratton. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bratton
      • Bratton is located in Robertson County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Bratton
      • From Paris to Bratton
  • Scott County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Paris, with the one closest to Paris listed first.
    • Newtown
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Newtown. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Newtown
      • Newtown is located in Scott County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Newtown
      • From Paris to Newtown
    • New Zion
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Zion have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Zion
      • New Zion is located in Scott County
    • Oxford
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
    • Clabber Bottom
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clabber Bottom have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clabber Bottom
      • Clabber Bottom is located in Scott County
    • Boydtown
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Boydtown. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Boydtown
      • Boydtown is located in Scott County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Boydtown
      • From Paris to Boydtown
    • Muddy Ford
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Muddy Ford. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Muddy Ford
      • Muddy Ford is located in Scott County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Muddy Ford
      • From Paris to Muddy Ford
    • Cranetown
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cranetown have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cranetown
      • Cranetown is located in Scott County
    • Davis
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Davis. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Davis
      • Davis is located in Scott County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Davis
      • From Paris to Davis
    • Rogers Gap
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)
      • 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 Paris to Rogers Gap
    • Turkey Foot
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Turkey Foot. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Turkey Foot
      • Turkey Foot is located in Scott County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Turkey Foot
      • From Paris to Turkey Foot
    • Georgetown
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Georgetown have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Georgetown
      • Georgetown is located in Scott County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 35,847 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Georgetown <3>
    • Indian Hills
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Hills
      • Indian Hills is located in Scott County
  • Woodford County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Paris, with the one closest to Paris listed first.
    • Davistown
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the west)
      • 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
    • Faywood
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the west)
      • 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 Paris to Faywood
    • Midway
      (23 miles [37 km] to the west)
    • Pisgah
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest)
      • 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
    • Nugent Crossroads
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the west)
      • 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
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the west)
      • 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
    • Firmantown
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest)
      • 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 Paris to Firmantown
    • Gaybourn
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gaybourn have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gaybourn
      • Gaybourn is located in Woodford County
    • Bonita
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the west)
      • 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 Paris to Bonita
    • Hunter Town
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hunter Town have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunter Town
      • Hunter Town is located in Woodford County
    • Pinckard
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pinckard have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pinckard
      • Pinckard is located in Woodford County
    • Versailles
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest)

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

Cemeteries Near Paris ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Paris.

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

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

  • Paris Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
  • Fisher Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
  • Mt. Olivet Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
  • Walnut Lea Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
  • Clay Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Clay Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Clay Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Ruddels Mill Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ruddels Mill Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ruddels Mill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Smith Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Smith Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Smith Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Stoker Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Stoker Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Stoker Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Millersburg Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
  • Gist Family Cemetery
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gist Family Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gist Family Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Horton Cemetery
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Horton Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Horton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Bethel Cemetery
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bethel Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bethel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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    • Wilson Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wilson Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wilson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Letton Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Letton Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Letton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Old East Broadwell Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old East Broadwell Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old East Broadwell 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 Paris had a population of 4,218 people in 1895 with a post office and railroad service. In 2020, Paris had a population of 9,719 people.

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

  • Kiserton
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • 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 Paris to Kiserton
  • Hutchison
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hutchison have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hutchison
    • Hutchison is located in Bourbon County
  • Ruddel's Mills
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ruddel's Mills have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ruddel's Mills
    • Ruddel's Mills is located in Bourbon County
  • Shawhan
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • 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 Paris to Shawhan
  • Jacksonville
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jacksonville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jacksonville
    • Jacksonville is located in Bourbon County
  • Loradale
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • 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 Paris to Loradale
  • Clintonville
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Clintonville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clintonville
    • Clintonville is located in Bourbon County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Clintonville
    • From Paris to Clintonville
  • Austerlitz
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
  • North Middletown
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
  • Muir
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Muir. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Muir
    • Muir is located in Fayette County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Muir
    • From Paris to Muir
  • Lair
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lair have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lair
    • Lair is located in Harrison County
  • Avon
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Avon. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Avon
    • Avon is located in Fayette County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Avon
    • From Paris to Avon
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    • Renick
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Renick have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Renick
      • Renick is located in Clark County
    • Little Rock
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Little Rock. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Little Rock
      • Little Rock is located in Bourbon County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Little Rock
      • From Paris to Little Rock
    • Jackstown
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Jackstown. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jackstown
      • Jackstown is located in Bourbon County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Jackstown
      • From Paris to Jackstown

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

Newspapers Published in the Vicinity of Paris ...

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 180 newspapers that have been published in the area around Paris.

We have organized these newspapers into two lists:

  • A Local Newspaper List - focusing on the papers published in the immediate area of Paris. There are actually two parts to this list - papers printed in the immediate area of Paris and those printed in the larger area surrounding Paris.
  • An Extended Newspaper List - a longer list, sorted by paper name and containing those papers published within 17 miles [27.4 km]<6> of Paris.

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 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 Paris:

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Paris. 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 Paris, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.
<6>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Paris) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Paris. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 38.2095, Longitude: -84.2522    









 

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