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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 Abell (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 Abell. 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.

Abell is located in Saint Mary's County.

To see how the shape of Maryland's counties have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.

The following counties adjoin and form the boundaries of Saint Mary's County: Calvert & Charles.

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

  • Saint Mary's County     (The home county of Abell)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Abell, with the one closest to Abell listed first.
    • Avenue
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Avenue have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Avenue
      • Avenue is located in Saint Mary's County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Avenue <2>
    • Coltons Point
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Coltons Point have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coltons Point
      • Coltons Point is located in Saint Mary's County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Coltons Point <2>
    • Breton Beach
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Breton Beach
      • Breton Beach is located in Saint Mary's County
    • Compton
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Compton
      • Compton is located in Saint Mary's County
    • Bushwood
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bushwood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bushwood
      • Bushwood is located in Saint Mary's County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bushwood <2>
    • Clements
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clements have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clements
      • Clements is located in Saint Mary's County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Clements <2>
    • Hurry
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hurry
      • Hurry is located in Saint Mary's County
    • Leonardtown
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Leonardtown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leonardtown
      • Leonardtown is located in Saint Mary's County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,912 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Leonardtown <2>
    • Chaptico
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chaptico have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chaptico
      • Chaptico is located in Saint Mary's County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Chaptico <2>
    • Helen
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Helen have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Helen
      • Helen is located in Saint Mary's County
    • Morganza
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Morganza
      • Morganza is located in Saint Mary's County
    • Loveville
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Loveville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Loveville
      • Loveville is located in Saint Mary's County
  • Calvert County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Abell, with the one closest to Abell listed first.
    • Broomes Island
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
    • Solomons
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Solomons have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Solomons
      • Solomons is located in Calvert County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Solomons <2>
    • Coster
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coster
      • Coster is located in Calvert County
    • Cove View
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cove View
      • Cove View is located in Calvert County
    • Dowell
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dowell have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dowell
      • Dowell is located in Calvert County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Dowell <2>
    • Mackall
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mackall have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mackall
      • Mackall is located in Calvert County
    • Olivet
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Olivet
      • Olivet is located in Calvert County
    • Adelina
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Adelina
      • Adelina is located in Calvert County
    • Bowens
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bowens
      • Bowens is located in Calvert County
    • Another Place
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Another Place
      • Another Place is located in Calvert County
    • Mutual Consent
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mutual Consent
      • Mutual Consent is located in Calvert County
    • Wallville
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wallville
      • Wallville is located in Calvert County
  • Charles County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Abell, with the one closest to Abell listed first.
    • Cobb Island
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cobb Island have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cobb Island
      • Cobb Island is located in Charles County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cobb Island <2>
    • Rock Point
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rock Point
      • Rock Point is located in Charles County
    • Mount Victoria
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mount Victoria have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Victoria
      • Mount Victoria is located in Charles County
    • Morgantown
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Morgantown
      • Morgantown is located in Charles County
    • Newburg
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Newburg have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Newburg
      • Newburg is located in Charles County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Newburg <2>
    • Benedict
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Benedict have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Benedict
      • Benedict is located in Charles County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Benedict <2>
    • Independence Village
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Independence Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Independence Village
      • Independence Village is located in Charles County
    • Faulkner
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Faulkner have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Faulkner
      • Faulkner is located in Charles County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Faulkner <2>
    • Mount Air
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Air
      • Mount Air is located in Charles County
    • Hughesville
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hughesville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hughesville
      • Hughesville is located in Charles County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hughesville <2>
    • Bel Alton
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bel Alton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bel Alton
      • Bel Alton is located in Charles County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bel Alton <2>
    • Bryantown
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the north)
  • Dorchester County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Abell, with the one closest to Abell listed first.
    • Fishing Creek
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the east)
    • Taylors Island
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Taylors Island have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Taylors Island
      • Taylors Island is located in Dorchester County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Taylors Island <2>
    • Golden Hill
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Golden Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Golden Hill
      • Golden Hill is located in Dorchester County
  • Prince George's County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Abell, with the one closest to Abell listed first.
    • Eagle Harbor
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eagle Harbor have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eagle Harbor
      • Eagle Harbor is located in Prince George's County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 69 people
    • Aquasco
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Aquasco have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Aquasco
      • Aquasco is located in Prince George's County
    • Cedarhaven
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedarhaven
      • Cedarhaven is located in Prince George's County
    • Orme
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Orme
      • Orme is located in Prince George's County
    • Horsehead
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Horsehead have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Horsehead
      • Horsehead is located in Prince George's County
    • Westwood
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Westwood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Westwood
      • Westwood is located in Prince George's County
    • The Village
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for The Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for The Village
      • The Village is located in Prince George's County
  • Caroline County (VA)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Abell, with the one closest to Abell listed first.
    • Port Royal
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the west)
    • Central Point
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Central Point have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Central Point
      • Central Point is located in Caroline County (VA)
    • Samuels Corner
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Samuels Corner
      • Samuels Corner is located in Caroline County (VA)
  • Essex County (VA)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Abell, with the one closest to Abell listed first.
    • Layton
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Layton
      • Layton is located in Essex County (VA)
    • Occupacia
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Occupacia have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Occupacia
      • Occupacia is located in Essex County (VA)
    • Lloyds
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lloyds have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lloyds
      • Lloyds is located in Essex County (VA)
    • Tappahannock
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tappahannock have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tappahannock
      • Tappahannock is located in Essex County (VA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,400 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Tappahannock <2>
    • Beazley
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beazley
      • Beazley is located in Essex County (VA)
    • Dunnsville
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the south)
    • Dunbrooke
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dunbrooke have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dunbrooke
      • Dunbrooke is located in Essex County (VA)
    • Bowlers Wharf
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bowlers Wharf
      • Bowlers Wharf is located in Essex County (VA)
  • King George County (VA)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Abell, with the one closest to Abell listed first.
    • Ninde
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ninde
      • Ninde is located in King George County (VA)
    • Alden
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alden
      • Alden is located in King George County (VA)
    • Dahlgren
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dahlgren have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dahlgren
      • Dahlgren is located in King George County (VA)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Dahlgren <2>
    • Hooes
      (18 miles [29 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hooes have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hooes
      • Hooes is located in King George County (VA)
    • Shiloh
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shiloh
      • Shiloh is located in King George County (VA)
    • Hampstead
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hampstead have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hampstead
      • Hampstead is located in King George County (VA)
    • Weedonville
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Weedonville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Weedonville
      • Weedonville is located in King George County (VA)
    • Ambar
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ambar
      • Ambar is located in King George County (VA)
    • Port Conway
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Port Conway
      • Port Conway is located in King George County (VA)
    • Somerset Beach
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Somerset Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Somerset Beach
      • Somerset Beach is located in King George County (VA)
    • Arnolds Corner
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arnolds Corner
      • Arnolds Corner is located in King George County (VA)
    • Fairview Beach
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fairview Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairview Beach
      • Fairview Beach is located in King George County (VA)
  • Northumberland County (VA)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Abell, with the one closest to Abell listed first.
    • Rainswood
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rainswood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rainswood
      • Rainswood is located in Northumberland County (VA)
    • Heathsville
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Lara
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lara
      • Lara is located in Northumberland County (VA)
  • Richmond County (VA)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Abell, with the one closest to Abell listed first.
    • Newland
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Newland have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Newland
      • Newland is located in Richmond County (VA)
    • Tallent Town
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tallent Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tallent Town
      • Tallent Town is located in Richmond County (VA)
    • Rich Neck
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rich Neck
      • Rich Neck is located in Richmond County (VA)
    • Warsaw
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Warsaw
      • Warsaw is located in Richmond County (VA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,490 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Warsaw <2>
    • Farnham
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Farnham
      • Farnham is located in Richmond County (VA)
    • Simons Corner
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Simons Corner
      • Simons Corner is located in Richmond County (VA)
    • Downings
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Downings
      • Downings is located in Richmond County (VA)
  • Westmoreland County (VA)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Abell, with the one closest to Abell listed first.
    • Bryant Town
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bryant Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bryant Town
      • Bryant Town is located in Westmoreland County (VA)
    • Baynesville
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Baynesville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Baynesville
      • Baynesville is located in Westmoreland County (VA)
    • Montross
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Montross
      • Montross is located in Westmoreland County (VA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 392 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Montross <2>
    • Machodoc
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Machodoc
      • Machodoc is located in Westmoreland County (VA)
    • Potomac Mills
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Potomac Mills have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Potomac Mills
      • Potomac Mills is located in Westmoreland County (VA)
    • Colonial Beach
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
    • Monroe Hall
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Monroe Hall
      • Monroe Hall is located in Westmoreland County (VA)
    • Oak Grove
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
    • Nomini Grove
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nomini Grove
      • Nomini Grove is located in Westmoreland County (VA)
    • Tucker Hill
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tucker Hill
      • Tucker Hill is located in Westmoreland County (VA)
    • Maple Grove
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maple Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maple Grove
      • Maple Grove is located in Westmoreland County (VA)
    • Nash Town
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Nash Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nash Town
      • Nash Town is located in Westmoreland County (VA)

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

Newspapers Published in Abell ...

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 14 newspapers that have been published in the area around Abell.

Although we're unaware of any newspapers that were published in the immediate area of Abell, there are papers which were published within 12 miles [19.3 km]<3>. A list of those papers, sorted by paper name, can be found on the Extended Newspaper List for Abell.

Websites to Help With Your Genealogy Research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we start with the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These 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 Abell:

Cemeteries Near Abell ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Abell.

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

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

  • St. Francis Xavier Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Francis Xavier Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Francis Xavier Cemetery
  • All Saints Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the All Saints Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the All Saints Cemetery
  • Charles Memorial Gardens
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Charles Memorial Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Charles Memorial Gardens
  • Our Ladys Chapel Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Our Ladys Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Our Ladys Chapel Cemetery
  • New St. Aloysius Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the New St. Aloysius Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the New St. Aloysius Cemetery
  • St. Pauls Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Pauls Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Pauls Cemetery
  • Old St. Aloysius Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old St. Aloysius Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old St. Aloysius Cemetery
  • Holy Ghost Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Holy Ghost Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Holy Ghost Cemetery
  • Christ Church Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Christ Church Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Christ Church Cemetery
  • Old St. Josephs Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old St. Josephs Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old St. Josephs Cemetery
  • St. Joseph's Parish Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
  • St. Mary's Queen of Peace Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
  • Continue List   (140 more) ...
    • Shiloh Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Shiloh Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Shiloh Cemetery
    • Currioman Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Currioman Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Currioman Cemetery
    • Washington Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Washington Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Washington Cemetery

Nearby Communities in 1895 ...

We've built the following list with information that came from an Atlas published by Rand McNally in 1895. The Atlas had details such as the population of the community (which appears to have come from the 1890 Census) and whether there was a post office and/or railroad service available. We also indicate if the community no longer exists and is now historic.<5>

While we didn't find Abell in the Atlas, the following 1895 communities would have been found near the current location of Abell.

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

  • River Springs
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for River Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for River Springs
    • River Springs is located in Saint Mary's County
  • Oakley
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oakley have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oakley
    • Oakley is located in Saint Mary's County
  • Milestown
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Milestown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Milestown
    • Milestown is located in Saint Mary's County
  • Compton
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Compton
    • Compton is located in Saint Mary's County
  • Rock Point
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rock Point
    • Rock Point is located in Charles County
  • Leonardtown
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Leonardtown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leonardtown
    • Leonardtown is located in Saint Mary's County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,912 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Leonardtown <2>
  • Chaptico
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chaptico have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chaptico
    • Chaptico is located in Saint Mary's County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Chaptico <2>
  • Loveville
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Loveville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Loveville
    • Loveville is located in Saint Mary's County
  • Morganza
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Morganza
    • Morganza is located in Saint Mary's County
  • Chiltons
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chiltons have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chiltons
    • Chiltons is located in Westmoreland County (VA)
  • Coles Point
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Coles Point have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coles Point
    • Coles Point is located in Westmoreland County (VA)
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Coles Point <2>
  • Tompkinsville
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tompkinsville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tompkinsville
    • Tompkinsville is located in Charles County
  • Continue List   (17 more) ...
    • Baynesville
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Baynesville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Baynesville
      • Baynesville is located in Westmoreland County (VA)
    • Oakville
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oakville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oakville
      • Oakville is located in Saint Mary's County
    • Montross
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Montross
      • Montross is located in Westmoreland County (VA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 392 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Montross <2>

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

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

The official website for Saint Mary's County: www.co.saint-marys.md.us/

The official website for State of Maryland: www.maryland.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
<2>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<3>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Abell) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Abell. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 38.2543, Longitude: -76.7436       In this case, the coordinates for Abell have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<4>The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.
<5>We use the term 'Historic' broadly and it generally means that the community no longer exists. However, it can also mean that the community might still exist, but was significantly larger or had a more 'official' existence in the past than it does now. Unfortunately our sources of data have proven to be unreliable. If you can provide us with more specific information about Abell, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.




 

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