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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 Bethlehem (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 Bethlehem. 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 northwest corner of their home county. During their lives, most hospitals and doctors were in the next county to the west. Almost all of the nearby churches and cemeteries were in the county to the 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 west 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.

Bethlehem is located in Caroline 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 Caroline County: Kent (DE), Sussex (DE), Dorchester, Queen Anne's & Talbot.

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

  • Caroline County     (The home county of Bethlehem)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Bethlehem, with the one closest to Bethlehem listed first.
    • Tanyard
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Grove
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Grove. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grove
      • Grove is located in Caroline County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Grove
      • From Bethlehem to Grove
    • Preston
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Preston have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Preston
      • Preston is located in Caroline County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 700 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Preston <3>
    • Hynson
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Tuckahoe Springs
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • Griffin
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Griffin. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Griffin
      • Griffin is located in Caroline County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Griffin
      • From Bethlehem to Griffin
    • Federalsburg
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
    • Denton
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Denton have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Denton
      • Denton is located in Caroline County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 4,538 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Denton <3>
    • Hillsboro
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Hillsboro. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hillsboro
      • Hillsboro is located in Caroline County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 156 people
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Hillsboro
      • From Bethlehem to Hillsboro
    • Thomas Town
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Thomas Town have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Thomas Town
      • Thomas Town is located in Caroline County
    • Hickman
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Oil City
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Ridgely
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ridgely have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ridgely
      • Ridgely is located in Caroline County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,655 people
  • Anne Arundel County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Bethlehem, with the one closest to Bethlehem listed first.
    • Highland Beach
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Highland Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Highland Beach
      • Highland Beach is located in Anne Arundel County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 111 people
    • Idlewilde
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the west)
  • Dorchester County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Bethlehem, with the one closest to Bethlehem listed first.
    • Waddells Corner
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Hurlock
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Williamsburg
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Secretary
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Secretary have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Secretary
      • Secretary is located in Dorchester County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 496 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Secretary <3>
    • East New Market
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for East New Market have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for East New Market
      • East New Market is located in Dorchester County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 374 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for East New Market <3>
    • Marshyhope Village
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marshyhope Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marshyhope Village
      • Marshyhope Village is located in Dorchester County
    • Eldorado
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eldorado have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eldorado
      • Eldorado is located in Dorchester County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 57 people
    • Rhodesdale
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Linkwood
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
    • Brookview
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brookview have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brookview
      • Brookview is located in Dorchester County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 58 people
    • Reliance
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Algonquin
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Algonquin have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Algonquin
      • Algonquin is located in Dorchester County
    • Cambridge
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cambridge have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cambridge
      • Cambridge is located in Dorchester County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 12,213 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cambridge <3>
  • Kent County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Bethlehem, with the one closest to Bethlehem listed first.
    • Cliffs City
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cliffs City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cliffs City
      • Cliffs City is located in Kent County
    • Old Town
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Old Town have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Old Town
      • Old Town is located in Kent County
    • Pomona
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the north)
  • Queen Anne's County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Bethlehem, with the one closest to Bethlehem listed first.
    • Queen Anne
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Queen Anne have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Queen Anne
      • Queen Anne is located in Queen Anne's County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 211 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Queen Anne <3>
    • Willoughby
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Willoughby. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willoughby
      • Willoughby is located in Queen Anne's County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Willoughby
      • From Bethlehem to Willoughby
    • Ruthsburg
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Ruthsburg. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ruthsburg
      • Ruthsburg is located in Queen Anne's County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Ruthsburg
      • From Bethlehem to Ruthsburg
    • Bloomingdale
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)
    • Guys
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Guys have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Guys
      • Guys is located in Queen Anne's County
    • Grasonville
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grasonville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grasonville
      • Grasonville is located in Queen Anne's County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Grasonville <3>
    • Queenstown
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Queenstown have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Queenstown
      • Queenstown is located in Queen Anne's County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 701 people
    • Centreville
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the north)
    • Roe
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Roe. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roe
      • Roe is located in Queen Anne's County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Roe
      • From Bethlehem to Roe
    • Kent Narrows
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kent Narrows have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kent Narrows
      • Kent Narrows is located in Queen Anne's County
    • Cheslou Village
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cheslou Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cheslou Village
      • Cheslou Village is located in Queen Anne's County
    • Ingleside
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the north)
    • Chester
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chester have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chester
      • Chester is located in Queen Anne's County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Chester <3>
  • Talbot County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Bethlehem, with the one closest to Bethlehem listed first.
    • Talbot Village
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Talbot Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Talbot Village
      • Talbot Village is located in Talbot County
    • Woodland
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Easton
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Easton have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Easton
      • Easton is located in Talbot County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 16,611 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Easton <3>
    • Trappe
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
    • Cordova
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
    • Tappers Corner
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
    • Kirkham
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Kirkham. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kirkham
      • Kirkham is located in Talbot County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Kirkham
      • From Bethlehem to Kirkham
    • Skipton
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Skipton. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Skipton
      • Skipton is located in Talbot County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Skipton
      • From Bethlehem to Skipton
    • Tunis Mills
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Leeds Landing
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
    • Newcomb
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Newcomb have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Newcomb
      • Newcomb is located in Talbot County
    • Oxford
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
    • Royal Oak
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Royal Oak have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Royal Oak
      • Royal Oak is located in Talbot County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Royal Oak <3>
  • Wicomico County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Bethlehem, with the one closest to Bethlehem listed first.
    • Sharptown
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)
    • Mardela Springs
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Hebron
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hebron have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hebron
      • Hebron is located in Wicomico County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,096 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hebron <3>
    • Quantico
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Delmar
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Rockawalking Village
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rockawalking Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rockawalking Village
      • Rockawalking Village is located in Wicomico County
    • Tyaskin
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)
    • Cedar Hurst Village
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedar Hurst Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Hurst Village
      • Cedar Hurst Village is located in Wicomico County
    • Centennial Village
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Centennial Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Centennial Village
      • Centennial Village is located in Wicomico County
    • Bivalve
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the south)
  • Kent County (DE)
  • Sussex County (DE)

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

Cemeteries Near Bethlehem ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Bethlehem.

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

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

  • Smithson Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Smithson Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Smithson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Mt. Pleasant Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Bethesda Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
  • Preston Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Preston Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Preston Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Coppins Chapel Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Coppins Chapel Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Coppins Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Union Grove Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Union Grove Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Union Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Windy Hill Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Windy Hill Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Windy Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Belmont Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Belmont Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Belmont Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Johns Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Johns Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Johns Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Mt. Zion Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Zion Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Zion Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Kings Creek Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Kings Creek Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Kings Creek Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Roberts Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Roberts Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Roberts Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Continue List   (188 more) ...

Nearby Communities in 1895 ...

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

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

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

  • Preston
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Preston have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Preston
    • Preston is located in Caroline County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 700 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Preston <3>
  • Grove
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Grove. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grove
    • Grove is located in Caroline County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Grove
    • From Bethlehem to Grove
  • Choptank
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Choptank have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Choptank
    • Choptank is located in Caroline County
  • Linchester
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Linchester have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Linchester
    • Linchester is located in Caroline County
  • Matthews
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Matthews have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Matthews
    • Matthews is located in Talbot County
  • Beulah
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Beulah have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beulah
    • Beulah is located in Dorchester County
  • Hynson
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
  • American Corner
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for American Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for American Corner
    • American Corner is located in Caroline County
  • Hambleton
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hambleton have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hambleton
    • Hambleton is located in Talbot County
  • Nichols
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Nichols have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nichols
    • Nichols is located in Caroline County
  • Williston
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Williston have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Williston
    • Williston is located in Caroline County
  • Easton
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Easton have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Easton
    • Easton is located in Talbot County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 16,611 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Easton <3>
  • Continue List   (16 more) ...

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

Newspapers Published in Bethlehem ...

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 49 newspapers that have been published in the area around Bethlehem.

Although we're unaware of any newspapers that were published in the immediate area of Bethlehem, there are papers which were published within 10 miles [16.1 km]<6>. A list of those papers, sorted by paper name, can be found on the Extended Newspaper List for Bethlehem.

Websites to Help With Your Genealogy Research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we begin with the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These professional and volunteer 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 Bethlehem:

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

The official website for Caroline County: www.carolinemd.org/

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

Footnotes ...

<1>An 'estimated' location is one where we have been given GPS coordinates, but are unable to verify the accuracy of those coordinates. That said, we have some confidence that we have placed the marker near the actual location. A typical reason for being unable to verify a location is that it might be on private property or maybe historic and gone without an obvious trace.
<2>The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
<3>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<4>The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.
<5>We use the term 'Historic' broadly and it generally means that the community no longer exists. However, it can also mean that the community might still exist, but was significantly larger or had a more 'official' existence in the past than it does now. Unfortunately our sources of data have proven to be unreliable. If you can provide us with more specific information about Bethlehem, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.
<6>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Bethlehem) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Bethlehem. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 38.7463, Longitude: -75.9442    









 

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