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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 Skillman (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 Skillman. 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 southeast corner of their home county. During their lives, most hospitals and doctors were in the next county to the east. Almost all of the nearby churches and cemeteries were in the county to the south.

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

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

Skillman is located in Hancock 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 Hancock County: Perry (IN), Spencer (IN), Breckinridge, Daviess & Ohio.

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

  • Hancock County     (The home county of Skillman)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Skillman, with the one closest to Skillman listed first.
    • Hawesville
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Patesville
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Patesville
      • Patesville is located in Hancock County
    • Pellville
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pellville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pellville
      • Pellville is located in Hancock County
    • Lewisport
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
    • Cabot
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cabot
      • Cabot is located in Hancock County
  • Breckinridge County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Skillman, with the one closest to Skillman listed first.
    • Cloverport
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cloverport have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cloverport
      • Cloverport is located in Breckinridge County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,151 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cloverport <1>
    • Stephensport
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stephensport
      • Stephensport is located in Breckinridge County
    • Ammons
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ammons
      • Ammons is located in Breckinridge County
    • Chenaultt
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Chenaultt. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chenaultt
      • Chenaultt is located in Breckinridge County
    • Union Star
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Union Star. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Union Star
      • Union Star is located in Breckinridge County
    • Tar Fork
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Tar Fork. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tar Fork
      • Tar Fork is located in Breckinridge County
    • Hardinsburg
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
    • McQuady
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McQuady
      • McQuady is located in Breckinridge County
    • Raymond
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Raymond
      • Raymond is located in Breckinridge County
    • Vanzant
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vanzant
      • Vanzant is located in Breckinridge County
    • Glen Dean
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glen Dean
      • Glen Dean is located in Breckinridge County
    • Harned
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harned have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harned
      • Harned is located in Breckinridge County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Harned <1>
  • Daviess County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Skillman, with the one closest to Skillman listed first.
    • Yelvington
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Yelvington
      • Yelvington is located in Daviess County
    • Maceo
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maceo have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maceo
      • Maceo is located in Daviess County
    • Ensor
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ensor have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ensor
      • Ensor is located in Daviess County
    • Whitesville
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southwest)
    • Oklahoma
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oklahoma
      • Oklahoma is located in Daviess County
    • Philpot
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Philpot have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Philpot
      • Philpot is located in Daviess County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Philpot <1>
    • Masonville
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Masonville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Masonville
      • Masonville is located in Daviess County
    • Owensboro
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the west)
    • Browns Valley
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Browns Valley. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Browns Valley
      • Browns Valley is located in Daviess County
  • Grayson County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Skillman, with the one closest to Skillman listed first.
    • Indian Valley
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Valley
      • Indian Valley is located in Grayson County
    • Tousey
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Tousey. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tousey
      • Tousey is located in Grayson County
    • Yeaman
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Yeaman
      • Yeaman is located in Grayson County
    • Duff
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Duff. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Duff
      • Duff is located in Grayson County
    • Short Creek
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Short Creek. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Short Creek
      • Short Creek is located in Grayson County
  • Hardin County
    • Hardin Springs
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Hardin Springs. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hardin Springs
      • Hardin Springs is located in Hardin County
  • Meade County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Skillman, with the one closest to Skillman listed first.
    • Rhodelia
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rhodelia
      • Rhodelia is located in Meade County
    • Concordia
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Concordia. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Concordia
      • Concordia is located in Meade County
    • Andyville
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Andyville
      • Andyville is located in Meade County
    • Roberta
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Roberta. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roberta
      • Roberta is located in Meade County
    • Payneville
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Payneville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Payneville
      • Payneville is located in Meade County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Payneville <1>
    • Beechland
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Beechland. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beechland
      • Beechland is located in Meade County
    • Liberty
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Liberty. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Liberty
      • Liberty is located in Meade County
    • Wolf Creek
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wolf Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wolf Creek
      • Wolf Creek is located in Meade County
    • Sirocco
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Sirocco. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sirocco
      • Sirocco is located in Meade County
    • Haysville
      (23 miles [37 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Haysville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Haysville
      • Haysville is located in Meade County
    • Battletown
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Battletown have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Battletown
      • Battletown is located in Meade County
    • Cold Springs
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Cold Springs. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cold Springs
      • Cold Springs is located in Meade County
  • Ohio County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Skillman, with the one closest to Skillman listed first.
    • Aetnaville
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Aetnaville
      • Aetnaville is located in Ohio County
    • Fordsville
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
    • Deanefield
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Deanefield. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Deanefield
      • Deanefield is located in Ohio County
    • Dundee
      (23 miles [37 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dundee have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dundee
      • Dundee is located in Ohio County
    • Olaton
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Olaton have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Olaton
      • Olaton is located in Ohio County
    • Buford
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buford
      • Buford is located in Ohio County
    • Horse Branch
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Horse Branch have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Horse Branch
      • Horse Branch is located in Ohio County
    • Rosine
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the south)
    • Beda
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beda
      • Beda is located in Ohio County
  • Crawford County (IN)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Skillman, with the one closest to Skillman listed first.
    • Alton
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alton
      • Alton is located in Crawford County (IN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 54 people
    • West Fork
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Fork
      • West Fork is located in Crawford County (IN)
    • Beechwood
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beechwood
      • Beechwood is located in Crawford County (IN)
    • Fredonia
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fredonia
      • Fredonia is located in Crawford County (IN)
    • Jericho
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jericho
      • Jericho is located in Crawford County (IN)
    • Sulphur
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sulphur
      • Sulphur is located in Crawford County (IN)
    • Leavenworth
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Eckerty
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
    • Grantsburg
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grantsburg
      • Grantsburg is located in Crawford County (IN)
    • Riceville
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riceville
      • Riceville is located in Crawford County (IN)
    • Carefree
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Carefree have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carefree
      • Carefree is located in Crawford County (IN)
  • Dubois County (IN)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Skillman, with the one closest to Skillman listed first.
    • Ferdinand
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ferdinand have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ferdinand
      • Ferdinand is located in Dubois County (IN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,253 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ferdinand <1>
    • Birdseye
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
    • Kyana
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kyana
      • Kyana is located in Dubois County (IN)
    • Saint Anthony
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the north)
  • Harrison County (IN)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Skillman, with the one closest to Skillman listed first.
    • New Amsterdam
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Amsterdam have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Amsterdam
      • New Amsterdam is located in Harrison County (IN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 28 people
    • Mauckport
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mauckport have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mauckport
      • Mauckport is located in Harrison County (IN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 85 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mauckport <1>
    • Glidas
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glidas
      • Glidas is located in Harrison County (IN)
    • Valley City
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Valley City. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Valley City
      • Valley City is located in Harrison County (IN)
  • Perry County (IN)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Skillman, with the one closest to Skillman listed first.
    • Tobinsport
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tobinsport
      • Tobinsport is located in Perry County (IN)
    • Cannelton
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cannelton have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cannelton
      • Cannelton is located in Perry County (IN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,473 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cannelton <1>
    • Tell City
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tell City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tell City
      • Tell City is located in Perry County (IN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 7,179 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Tell City <1>
    • Rome
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rome
      • Rome is located in Perry County (IN)
    • Lilly Dale
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lilly Dale
      • Lilly Dale is located in Perry County (IN)
    • Gerald
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gerald
      • Gerald is located in Perry County (IN)
    • Troy
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Troy have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Troy
      • Troy is located in Perry County (IN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 403 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Troy <1>
    • Derby
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Derby have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Derby
      • Derby is located in Perry County (IN)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Derby <1>
    • Ranger
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Ranger. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ranger
      • Ranger is located in Perry County (IN)
    • Leopold
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
    • Dexter
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Dexter. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dexter
      • Dexter is located in Perry County (IN)
    • Bristow
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bristow have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bristow
      • Bristow is located in Perry County (IN)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bristow <1>
  • Spencer County (IN)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Skillman, with the one closest to Skillman listed first.
    • Evanston
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Evanston
      • Evanston is located in Spencer County (IN)
    • Fulda
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fulda have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fulda
      • Fulda is located in Spencer County (IN)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Fulda <1>
    • Lamar
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lamar have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lamar
      • Lamar is located in Spencer County (IN)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lamar <1>
    • Grandview
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grandview have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grandview
      • Grandview is located in Spencer County (IN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 720 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Grandview <1>
    • Saint Meinrad
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saint Meinrad have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saint Meinrad
      • Saint Meinrad is located in Spencer County (IN)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Saint Meinrad <1>
    • Clay City
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest)
      • 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 Spencer County (IN)
    • Santa Claus
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Rock Hill
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Rock Hill. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rock Hill
      • Rock Hill is located in Spencer County (IN)
    • Rockport
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rockport
      • Rockport is located in Spencer County (IN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,136 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Rockport <1>
    • Chrisney
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chrisney have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chrisney
      • Chrisney is located in Spencer County (IN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 467 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Chrisney <1>
    • Lincoln Pioneer Village
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lincoln Pioneer Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lincoln Pioneer Village
      • Lincoln Pioneer Village is located in Spencer County (IN)
    • Kercheval
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Kercheval. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kercheval
      • Kercheval is located in Spencer County (IN)
  • Warrick County (IN)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Skillman, with the one closest to Skillman listed first.
    • Tennyson
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tennyson have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tennyson
      • Tennyson is located in Warrick County (IN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 303 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Tennyson <1>
    • Eames
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Eames. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eames
      • Eames is located in Warrick County (IN)
    • Heilman
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Heilman. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heilman
      • Heilman is located in Warrick County (IN)
    • De Gonia Springs
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for De Gonia Springs. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for De Gonia Springs
      • De Gonia Springs is located in Warrick County (IN)

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

Cemeteries Near Skillman ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Skillman.

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

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

  • Fairview Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fairview Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fairview Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Lamb Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lamb Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lamb Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Bolin Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bolin Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bolin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • St. Michaels Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Michaels Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Michaels Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Cliff Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cliff Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cliff Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Calvary Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Calvary Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Calvary Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • St. Johns Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Johns Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Johns Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Log Church Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Log Church Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Log Church Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Rice Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rice Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rice Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • St. Rose Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Rose Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Rose Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Burk Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Burk Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Burk Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Brashear Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Brashear Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Brashear Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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    • St. Peters Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Peters Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Peters Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Powell Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Powell Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Powell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Waltz Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Waltz Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Waltz 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.<4>

The Rand McNally Atlas shows that in 1895, Skillman had a post office and railroad service.

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

  • Tobinsport
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tobinsport
    • Tobinsport is located in Perry County (IN)
  • Cannelton
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cannelton have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cannelton
    • Cannelton is located in Perry County (IN)
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,473 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cannelton <1>
  • Cloverport
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cloverport have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cloverport
    • Cloverport is located in Breckinridge County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,151 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cloverport <1>
  • Hawesville
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
  • Holt
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holt have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holt
    • Holt is located in Breckinridge County
  • Addison
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Addison have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Addison
    • Addison is located in Breckinridge County
  • Tell City
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tell City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tell City
    • Tell City is located in Perry County (IN)
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 7,179 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Tell City <1>
  • Chambers
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chambers have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chambers
    • Chambers is located in Hancock County
  • Stephensport
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stephensport
    • Stephensport is located in Breckinridge County
  • Petri
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Petri have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Petri
    • Petri is located in Hancock County
  • Patesville
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Patesville
    • Patesville is located in Hancock County
  • Rome
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rome
    • Rome is located in Perry County (IN)
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    • Lilly Dale
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lilly Dale
      • Lilly Dale is located in Perry County (IN)
    • Floral
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Floral have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Floral
      • Floral is located in Hancock County
    • Sample
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sample have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sample
      • Sample is located in Breckinridge County

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

Newspapers Published in Skillman ...

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 72 newspapers that have been published in the area around Skillman.

Although we're unaware of any newspapers that were published in the immediate area of Skillman, there are papers which were published within 21 miles [33.8 km]<5>. A list of those papers, sorted by paper name, can be found on the Extended Newspaper List for Skillman.

Websites to Help With Your Genealogy Research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we first visit 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 Skillman:

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

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

Footnotes ...

<1>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<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>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.
<4>We use the term 'Historic' broadly and it generally means that the community no longer exists. However, it can also mean that the community might still exist, but was significantly larger or had a more 'official' existence in the past than it does now. Unfortunately our sources of data have proven to be unreliable. If you can provide us with more specific information about Skillman, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.
<5>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Skillman) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Skillman. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 37.8928, Longitude: -86.6717       In this case, the coordinates for Skillman have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).




 

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