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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 Renaker (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 Renaker. 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 northeast corner of their home county. During their lives, most hospitals were in the next county to the east. Almost all of the nearby churches and cemeteries were in the county to the north.

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

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

Renaker is located in Harrison 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 Harrison County: Bourbon, Bracken, Grant, Nicholas, Owen, Pendleton, Robertson & Scott.

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

  • Harrison County     (The home county of Renaker)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Renaker, with the one closest to Renaker listed first.
    • Rutland
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Berry
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Berry have been provided by the GNIS.<1> 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
    • Poindexter
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Poindexter. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Poindexter
      • Poindexter is located in Harrison County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Poindexter
      • From Renaker to Poindexter
    • Boyd
      (6 miles [9.7 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.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Boyd
      • Boyd is located in Harrison County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Boyd
      • From Renaker to Boyd
    • Cynthiana
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Oddville
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
    • Sylvandell
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Sylvandell. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sylvandell
      • Sylvandell is located in Harrison County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Sylvandell
      • From Renaker to Sylvandell
  • Bath County
    • Hooktown
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
      • 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.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hooktown
      • Hooktown is located in Bath County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Hooktown
      • From Renaker to Hooktown
  • Boone County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Renaker, with the one closest to Renaker listed first.
    • Verona
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Walton
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
    • Hume
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Hume. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hume
      • Hume is located in Boone County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Hume
      • From Renaker to Hume
  • Bourbon County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Renaker, with the one closest to Renaker listed first.
    • Shawhan
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
      • 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.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shawhan
      • Shawhan is located in Bourbon County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Shawhan
      • From Renaker to Shawhan
    • Kiserton
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
      • 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.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kiserton
      • Kiserton is located in Bourbon County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Kiserton
      • From Renaker to Kiserton
    • Millersburg
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Millersburg have been provided by the GNIS.<1> 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>
    • Paris
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)
    • Jackstown
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast)
      • 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.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jackstown
      • Jackstown is located in Bourbon County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Jackstown
      • From Renaker to Jackstown
    • Stony Point
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Clintonville
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the south)
    • Little Rock
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast)
      • 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.<2>
      • 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 Renaker to Little Rock
    • North Middletown
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Austerlitz
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast)
  • Boyd County
  • Bracken County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Renaker, with the one closest to Renaker listed first.
    • Milford
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Milford. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Milford
      • Milford is located in Bracken County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Milford
      • From Renaker to Milford
    • Neave
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Neave. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Neave
      • Neave is located in Bracken County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Neave
      • From Renaker to Neave
    • Powersville
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Brooksville
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brooksville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brooksville
      • Brooksville is located in Bracken County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 650 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Brooksville <3>
    • Foster
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Bradford
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Bradford. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bradford
      • Bradford is located in Bracken County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Bradford
      • From Renaker to Bradford
    • Rock Springs
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Chatham
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
    • Germantown
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Germantown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Germantown
      • Germantown is located in Bracken County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 149 people
  • Campbell County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Renaker, with the one closest to Renaker listed first.
    • Grants Lick
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the north)
    • Kohler
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Kohler. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kohler
      • Kohler is located in Campbell County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Kohler
      • From Renaker to Kohler
    • Flagg Spring
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the north)
    • Gubser Mill
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Gubser Mill. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gubser Mill
      • Gubser Mill is located in Campbell County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Gubser Mill
      • From Renaker to Gubser Mill
    • Mentor
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mentor have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mentor
      • Mentor is located in Campbell County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 226 people
  • Clark County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Renaker, with the one closest to Renaker listed first.
    • Wyandotte
      (29 miles [46.7 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.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wyandotte
      • Wyandotte is located in Clark County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Wyandotte
      • From Renaker to Wyandotte
    • Renick
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Renick have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Renick
      • Renick is located in Clark County
  • Fayette County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Renaker, with the one closest to Renaker listed first.
    • Loradale
      (18 miles [29 km] to the south)
      • 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.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Loradale
      • Loradale is located in Fayette County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Loradale
      • From Renaker to Loradale
    • Jimtown
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)
      • 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.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jimtown
      • Jimtown is located in Fayette County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Jimtown
      • From Renaker to Jimtown
    • Donerail
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Donerail have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Donerail
      • Donerail is located in Fayette County
    • Mattoxtown
      (23 miles [37 km] to the south)
    • Russell Cave
      (23 miles [37 km] to the south)
    • Spindletop Estates
      (23 miles [37 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spindletop Estates have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spindletop Estates
      • Spindletop Estates is located in Fayette County
    • Elmendorf
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elmendorf have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elmendorf
      • Elmendorf is located in Fayette County
    • Muir
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the south)
      • 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.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Muir
      • Muir is located in Fayette County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Muir
      • From Renaker to Muir
    • Yarnallton
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Yarnallton. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Yarnallton
      • Yarnallton is located in Fayette County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Yarnallton
      • From Renaker to Yarnallton
    • Bracktown
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bracktown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bracktown
      • Bracktown is located in Fayette County
    • Montrose
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the south)
      • 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.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Montrose
      • Montrose is located in Fayette County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Montrose
      • From Renaker to Montrose
    • Avon
      (27 miles [43.5 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.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Avon
      • Avon is located in Fayette County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Avon
      • From Renaker to Avon
  • Fleming County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Renaker, with the one closest to Renaker listed first.
    • Fairview
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the east)
    • Ewing
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ewing have been provided by the GNIS.<1> 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
  • Franklin County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Renaker, with the one closest to Renaker listed first.
    • Elmville
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Elmville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elmville
      • Elmville is located in Franklin County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Elmville
      • From Renaker to Elmville
    • Woodlake
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest)
    • Swallowfield
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the west)
    • Forks of Elkhorn
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Frankfort
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest)
  • Gallatin County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Renaker, with the one closest to Renaker listed first.
    • Ryle
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ryle have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ryle
      • Ryle is located in Gallatin County
    • Glencoe
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glencoe have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glencoe
      • Glencoe is located in Gallatin County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 365 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Glencoe <3>
    • Sparta
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sparta have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sparta
      • Sparta is located in Gallatin County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 273 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sparta <3>
  • Grant County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Renaker, with the one closest to Renaker listed first.
    • Stringtown
      (5 miles [8 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.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stringtown
      • Stringtown is located in Grant County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Stringtown
      • From Renaker to Stringtown
    • Cordova
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Corinth
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Blanchet
      (8 miles [12.9 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.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blanchet
      • Blanchet is located in Grant County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Blanchet
      • From Renaker to Blanchet
    • Mason
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mason have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mason
      • Mason is located in Grant County
    • Cherry Grove
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Keefer
      (12 miles [19.3 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.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Keefer
      • Keefer is located in Grant County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Keefer
      • From Renaker to Keefer
    • Heekin
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Heekin. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heekin
      • Heekin is located in Grant County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Heekin
      • From Renaker to Heekin
    • Lawrenceville
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Williamstown
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Williamstown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Williamstown
      • Williamstown is located in Grant County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,939 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Williamstown <3>
    • Stewartsville
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Dry Ridge
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dry Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dry Ridge
      • Dry Ridge is located in Grant County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,207 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Dry Ridge <3>
  • Henry County
  • Jefferson County
    • Portland
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Portland. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Portland
      • Portland is located in Jefferson County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Portland
      • From Renaker to Portland
  • Kenton County
  • Lawrence County
    • Adeline
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast)
      • 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.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Adeline
      • Adeline is located in Lawrence County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Adeline
      • From Renaker to Adeline
  • Mason County
    • Sardis
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sardis have been provided by the GNIS.<1> 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
  • Nicholas County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Renaker, with the one closest to Renaker listed first.
    • Carlisle
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Carlisle have been provided by the GNIS.<1> 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>
    • Pleasant Valley
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the east)
    • Moorefield
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Moorefield have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Moorefield
      • Moorefield is located in Nicholas County
  • Owen County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Renaker, with the one closest to Renaker listed first.
    • New Columbus
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Columbus have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Columbus
      • New Columbus is located in Owen County
    • Canby
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
      • 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.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Canby
      • Canby is located in Owen County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Canby
      • From Renaker to Canby
    • Natlee
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
      • 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.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Natlee
      • Natlee is located in Owen County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Natlee
      • From Renaker to Natlee
    • Rockdale
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Rockdale. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rockdale
      • Rockdale is located in Owen County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Rockdale
      • From Renaker to Rockdale
    • Fairbanks
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
      • 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.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairbanks
      • Fairbanks is located in Owen County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Fairbanks
      • From Renaker to Fairbanks
    • Hensley Ford
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hensley Ford have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hensley Ford
      • Hensley Ford is located in Owen County
    • Holiday Ford
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holiday Ford have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holiday Ford
      • Holiday Ford is located in Owen County
    • Beechwood
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Beechwood. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beechwood
      • Beechwood is located in Owen County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Beechwood
      • From Renaker to Beechwood
    • Breck
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Breck. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Breck
      • Breck is located in Owen County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Breck
      • From Renaker to Breck
    • Needmore
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Needmore. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Needmore
      • Needmore is located in Owen County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Needmore
      • From Renaker to Needmore
    • Harmony
      (18 miles [29 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.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harmony
      • Harmony is located in Owen County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Harmony
      • From Renaker to Harmony
    • Hallam
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Hallam. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hallam
      • Hallam is located in Owen County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Hallam
      • From Renaker to Hallam
  • Pendleton County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Renaker, with the one closest to Renaker listed first.
    • Marcus
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
      • 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.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marcus
      • Marcus is located in Pendleton County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Marcus
      • From Renaker to Marcus
    • Morgan
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Morgan have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Morgan
      • Morgan is located in Pendleton County
    • Locust Grove
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Locust Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Locust Grove
      • Locust Grove is located in Pendleton County
    • McKinneysburg
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Doughton
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Doughton. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Doughton
      • Doughton is located in Pendleton County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Doughton
      • From Renaker to Doughton
    • Goforth
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Goforth. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Goforth
      • Goforth is located in Pendleton County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Goforth
      • From Renaker to Goforth
    • Hayes
      (13 miles [20.9 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.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hayes
      • Hayes is located in Pendleton County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Hayes
      • From Renaker to Hayes
    • Four Oaks
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Four Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Four Oaks
      • Four Oaks is located in Pendleton County
    • Falmouth
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Falmouth have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Falmouth
      • Falmouth is located in Pendleton County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,086 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Falmouth <3>
    • Browning Corner
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
    • Bachelors Rest
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Knoxville
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Knoxville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Knoxville
      • Knoxville is located in Pendleton County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Knoxville
      • From Renaker to Knoxville
  • Robertson County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Renaker, with the one closest to Renaker listed first.
    • Bratton
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)
      • 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.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bratton
      • Bratton is located in Robertson County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Bratton
      • From Renaker to Bratton
    • Mount Olivet
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the east)
  • Scott County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Renaker, with the one closest to Renaker listed first.
    • Davis
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • 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.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Davis
      • Davis is located in Scott County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Davis
      • From Renaker to Davis
    • Sadieville
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sadieville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sadieville
      • Sadieville is located in Scott County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 371 people
    • Stonewall
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Stonewall. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stonewall
      • Stonewall is located in Scott County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Stonewall
      • From Renaker to Stonewall
    • Turkey Foot
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
      • 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.<2>
      • 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 Renaker to Turkey Foot
    • Double Culvert
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Double Culvert have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Double Culvert
      • Double Culvert is located in Scott County
    • Muddy Ford
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      • 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.<2>
      • 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 Renaker to Muddy Ford
    • Porter
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Porter. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Porter
      • Porter is located in Scott County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Porter
      • From Renaker to Porter
    • Boydtown
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
      • 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.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Boydtown
      • Boydtown is located in Scott County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Boydtown
      • From Renaker to Boydtown
    • Biddle
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Mallard Point
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mallard Point have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mallard Point
      • Mallard Point is located in Scott County
    • Rogers Gap
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
      • 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.<2>
      • 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 Renaker to Rogers Gap
    • Josephine
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Josephine. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Josephine
      • Josephine is located in Scott County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Josephine
      • From Renaker to Josephine
  • Woodford County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Renaker, with the one closest to Renaker listed first.
    • Davistown
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Davistown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Davistown
      • Davistown is located in Woodford County
    • Midway
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Faywood
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest)
      • 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.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Faywood
      • Faywood is located in Woodford County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Faywood
      • From Renaker to Faywood
    • Nugent Crossroads
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Nugent Crossroads have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nugent Crossroads
      • Nugent Crossroads is located in Woodford County
    • Wallace
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wallace have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wallace
      • Wallace is located in Woodford County
    • Duckers
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Duckers. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Duckers
      • Duckers is located in Woodford County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Duckers
      • From Renaker to Duckers
    • Bonita
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest)
      • 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.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bonita
      • Bonita is located in Woodford County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Bonita
      • From Renaker to Bonita
    • McKees Crossroads
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Pisgah
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pisgah have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pisgah
      • Pisgah is located in Woodford County
  • Clermont County (OH)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Renaker, with the one closest to Renaker listed first.
    • Neville
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Neville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Neville
      • Neville is located in Clermont County (OH)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 107 people
    • Chilo
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Moscow
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
    • Utopia
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast)

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

Cemeteries Near Renaker ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Renaker.

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

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

  • Beard Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Beard Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Beard Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Rocky Spring Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rocky Spring Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rocky Spring Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Kings Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Kings Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Kings Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Raven Creek Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
  • Pythian Grove Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pythian Grove Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pythian Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Thompson Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Thompson Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Thompson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Dunn Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dunn Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dunn Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Robinson Family Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
  • Old New Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old New Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old New Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Burton Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
  • Gillespie Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gillespie Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gillespie Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Union Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Union Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Union Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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    • Morgan Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Morgan Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Morgan Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Brooks Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Brooks Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Brooks Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Anness Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Anness Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Anness Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> 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.<6>

The Rand McNally Atlas shows that in 1895, Renaker had a post office and no railroad service.

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

  • Rutland
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
  • Breckinridge
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Breckinridge have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Breckinridge
    • Breckinridge is located in Harrison County
  • Robinson
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Robinson have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Robinson
    • Robinson is located in Harrison County
  • Berry
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Berry have been provided by the GNIS.<1> 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
  • Connersville
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Connersville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Connersville
    • Connersville is located in Harrison County
  • Garnett
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Garnett have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Garnett
    • Garnett is located in Harrison County
  • Davis
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • 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.<2>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Davis
    • Davis is located in Scott County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Davis
    • From Renaker to Davis
  • Poindexter
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Poindexter. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Poindexter
    • Poindexter is located in Harrison County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Poindexter
    • From Renaker to Poindexter
  • Boyd
    (6 miles [9.7 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.<2>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Boyd
    • Boyd is located in Harrison County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Boyd
    • From Renaker to Boyd
  • Stonewall
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Stonewall. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stonewall
    • Stonewall is located in Scott County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Stonewall
    • From Renaker to Stonewall
  • Sadieville
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sadieville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sadieville
    • Sadieville is located in Scott County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 371 people
  • Marcus
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
    • 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.<2>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marcus
    • Marcus is located in Pendleton County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Marcus
    • From Renaker to Marcus
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    • Kelat
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kelat have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kelat
      • Kelat is located in Harrison County
    • Cordova
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Corinth
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)

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

Newspapers Published in Renaker ...

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 54 newspapers that have been published in the area around Renaker.

Although we're unaware of any newspapers that were published in the immediate area of Renaker, there are papers which were published within 22 miles [35.4 km]<4>. A list of those papers, sorted by paper name, can be found on the Extended Newspaper List for Renaker.

Websites to Help With Your Genealogy Research ...

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

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

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Renaker. 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>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.
<3>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<4>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Renaker) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Renaker. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 38.4629, Longitude: -84.4251    
<5>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.
<6>We use the term 'Historic' broadly and it generally means that the community no longer exists. However, it can also mean that the community might still exist, but was significantly larger or had a more 'official' existence in the past than it does now. Unfortunately our sources of data have proven to be unreliable. If you can provide us with more specific information about Renaker, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.




 

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