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Our Genealogy Helper

Introduction ...

We have a couple of goals for our Gazetteer:

  • That it be a tool which helps us with planning our trips.
  • We're trying to shape our Gazetteer as a tool to help us understand the community in which our ancestors lived, the community that was part of their daily lives.
  • On our trips, we try to visit those places where our ancestors left their footprints.

By learning about Bowens (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 Bowens. 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 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.

Bowens is located in Calvert 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 Calvert County: Anne Arundel, Charles, Dorchester, Prince George's, Saint Mary's & Talbot.

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

  • Calvert County     (The home county of Bowens)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Bowens, with the one closest to Bowens listed first.
    • Adelina
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Adelina
      • Adelina is located in Calvert County
    • Barstow
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Barstow
      • Barstow is located in Calvert County
    • Calvert Towne
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Calvert Towne have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Calvert Towne
      • Calvert Towne is located in Calvert County
    • Prince Frederick
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Mutual Consent
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mutual Consent
      • Mutual Consent is located in Calvert County
    • Mutual
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mutual
      • Mutual is located in Calvert County
    • Central Village
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Central Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Central Village
      • Central Village is located in Calvert County
    • Port Republic
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Port Republic have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Port Republic
      • Port Republic is located in Calvert County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Port Republic <2>
    • Abington Shores
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Abington Shores
      • Abington Shores is located in Calvert County
    • Another Place
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Another Place
      • Another Place is located in Calvert County
    • Broomes Island
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Huntingtown Town Center
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Huntingtown Town Center have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Huntingtown Town Center
      • Huntingtown Town Center is located in Calvert County
    • Angelica
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Angelica
      • Angelica is located in Calvert County
  • Anne Arundel County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Bowens, with the one closest to Bowens listed first.
    • Friendship
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Friendship have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Friendship
      • Friendship is located in Anne Arundel County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Friendship <2>
    • Jewell
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jewell have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jewell
      • Jewell is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Baywalker Village
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Baywalker Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Baywalker Village
      • Baywalker Village is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Deale
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Deale have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Deale
      • Deale is located in Anne Arundel County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Deale <2>
    • Tracys Landing
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)
    • Churchton
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the north)
    • Lothian
      (23 miles [37 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lothian have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lothian
      • Lothian is located in Anne Arundel County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lothian <2>
    • Galesville
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the north)
    • Shady Side
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the north)
    • West River
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West River
      • West River is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Harwood
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harwood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harwood
      • Harwood is located in Anne Arundel County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Harwood <2>
    • Idlewilde
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Idlewilde
      • Idlewilde is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Mayo
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mayo have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mayo
      • Mayo is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Charles County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Bowens, with the one closest to Bowens listed first.
    • Benedict
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • 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>
    • Hughesville
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
      • 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>
    • Independence Village
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
      • 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
    • Bryantown
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
    • Huntington Townhouses
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Huntington Townhouses have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Huntington Townhouses
      • Huntington Townhouses is located in Charles County
    • White Oak Village
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for White Oak Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for White Oak Village
      • White Oak Village is located in Charles County
    • Mount Victoria
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)
      • 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
    • Acton Village
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Acton Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Acton Village
      • Acton Village is located in Charles County
    • Saint Charles
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saint Charles have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saint Charles
      • Saint Charles is located in Charles County
    • Waldorf
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)
    • White Plains Village
      (18 miles [29 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for White Plains Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for White Plains Village
      • White Plains Village is located in Charles County
    • White Plains
      (18 miles [29 km] to the west)
    • Bel Alton
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)
      • 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>
  • Dorchester County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Bowens, with the one closest to Bowens listed first.
    • Taylors Island
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)
      • 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>
    • Thomas
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Thomas have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Thomas
      • Thomas is located in Dorchester County
    • James
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for James have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for James
      • James is located in Dorchester County
    • Madison
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Madison
      • Madison is located in Dorchester County
    • Golden Hill
      (22 miles [35.4 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
    • Hills Point
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hills Point have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hills Point
      • Hills Point is located in Dorchester County
    • Woolford
      (23 miles [37 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woolford have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woolford
      • Woolford is located in Dorchester County
    • Lloyds
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lloyds
      • Lloyds is located in Dorchester County
    • Fishing Creek
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast)
    • Church Creek
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Church Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Church Creek
      • Church Creek is located in Dorchester County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 120 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Church Creek <2>
    • Lakesville
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lakesville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lakesville
      • Lakesville is located in Dorchester County
    • Algonquin
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Algonquin have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Algonquin
      • Algonquin is located in Dorchester County
    • Patamoke Village
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Patamoke Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Patamoke Village
      • Patamoke Village is located in Dorchester County
  • Prince George's County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Bowens, with the one closest to Bowens listed first.
    • Cedarhaven
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedarhaven
      • Cedarhaven is located in Prince George's County
    • Eagle Harbor
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • 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
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
      • 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
    • Orme
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Orme
      • Orme is located in Prince George's County
    • Westwood
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
      • 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
    • Horsehead
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
      • 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
    • North Keys
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for North Keys have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Keys
      • North Keys is located in Prince George's County
    • Brandywine
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)
    • The Village
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)
      • 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
    • Cheltenham
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cheltenham have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cheltenham
      • Cheltenham is located in Prince George's County
    • Rosaryville
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rosaryville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rosaryville
      • Rosaryville is located in Prince George's County
    • Blandford Village
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Blandford Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blandford Village
      • Blandford Village is located in Prince George's County
    • Marlton
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marlton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marlton
      • Marlton is located in Prince George's County
  • Saint Mary's County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Bowens, with the one closest to Bowens listed first.
    • Golden Beach
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Golden Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Golden Beach
      • Golden Beach is located in Saint Mary's County
    • Summerseat Village
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Summerseat Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Summerseat Village
      • Summerseat Village is located in Saint Mary's County
    • Mechanicsville
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mechanicsville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mechanicsville
      • Mechanicsville is located in Saint Mary's County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mechanicsville <2>
    • Charlotte Hall
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Charlotte Hall have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Charlotte Hall
      • Charlotte Hall is located in Saint Mary's County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Charlotte Hall <2>
    • Loveville
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
      • 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
    • Helen
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
      • 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
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Morganza
      • Morganza is located in Saint Mary's County
    • Hollywood
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hollywood
      • Hollywood is located in Saint Mary's County
    • Chaptico
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
      • 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>
    • Clements
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
      • 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>
    • Leonardtown
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
      • 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>
    • Budds Creek
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Budds Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Budds Creek
      • Budds Creek is located in Saint Mary's County
    • Hurry
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hurry
      • Hurry is located in Saint Mary's County
  • Talbot County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Bowens, with the one closest to Bowens listed first.
    • Tilghman Island
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tilghman Island have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tilghman Island
      • Tilghman Island is located in Talbot County
    • Tilghman
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tilghman have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tilghman
      • Tilghman is located in Talbot County
    • Neavitt
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Neavitt have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Neavitt
      • Neavitt is located in Talbot County
    • Sherwood
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sherwood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sherwood
      • Sherwood is located in Talbot County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sherwood <2>
    • Bozman
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Oxford
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Wittman
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast)
    • McDaniel
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for McDaniel have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McDaniel
      • McDaniel is located in Talbot County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for McDaniel <2>
    • Newcomb
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Newcomb have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Newcomb
      • Newcomb is located in Talbot County
    • Royal Oak
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Royal Oak have been provided by the GNIS.<1> 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 <2>
    • Saint Michaels
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Tunis
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tunis
      • Tunis is located in Talbot County
    • Claiborne
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Claiborne have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Claiborne
      • Claiborne is located in Talbot County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Claiborne <2>
  • Fairfax County (VA)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Bowens, with the one closest to Bowens listed first.
    • Fort Hunt
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fort Hunt have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fort Hunt
      • Fort Hunt is located in Fairfax County (VA)
    • Hybla Valley
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hybla Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hybla Valley
      • Hybla Valley is located in Fairfax County (VA)
    • Mount Vernon
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest)
  • King George County (VA)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Bowens, with the one closest to Bowens listed first.
    • Dahlgren
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest)
      • 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
      (25 miles [40.2 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)
    • Alden
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alden
      • Alden is located in King George County (VA)
    • Ninde
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ninde
      • Ninde is located in King George County (VA)
    • Hampstead
      (30 miles [48.3 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)
  • Westmoreland County (VA)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Bowens, with the one closest to Bowens listed first.
    • Colonial Beach
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest)
    • Bryant Town
      (25 miles [40.2 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
      (27 miles [43.5 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)
    • Maple Grove
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest)
      • 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)
    • Monroe Hall
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Monroe Hall
      • Monroe Hall is located in Westmoreland County (VA)
    • Machodoc
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Machodoc
      • Machodoc is located in Westmoreland County (VA)
    • Potomac Mills
      (28 miles [45.1 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)
    • Montross
      (29 miles [46.7 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>
    • Tucker Hill
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tucker Hill
      • Tucker Hill is located in Westmoreland County (VA)
    • Oak Grove
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Nash Town
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest)
      • 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 Bowens, see our County-by-County Page for Bowens.

Newspapers Published in Bowens ...

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 6 newspapers that have been published in the area around Bowens.

Although we're unaware of any newspapers that were published in the immediate area of Bowens, there are papers which were published within 3 miles [4.8 km]<3>. A list of those papers, sorted by paper name, can be found on the Extended Newspaper List for Bowens.

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 Bowens:

Cemeteries Near Bowens ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Bowens.

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

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

  • Asberry Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
  • Greater Bible Way Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
  • Central Methodist Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
  • Carroll Western UMC Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
  • St. Pauls Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 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
  • Trinity - Wesley Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
  • Waters Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
  • Chesapeake Highlands Memorial Gardens
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
  • Christ Church Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
  • Brooks Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Brooks Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Brooks Cemetery
  • All Faith Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the All Faith Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the All Faith Cemetery
  • Mt. Zion Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Zion Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Zion Cemetery
  • Continue List   (218 more) ...
    • Wesleyan Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wesleyan Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wesleyan Cemetery
    • Galilee Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Galilee Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Galilee Cemetery
    • Emmanuel Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)

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 Bowens had a population of 37 people in 1895 with a post office and no railroad service.

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

  • Adelina
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Adelina
    • Adelina is located in Calvert County
  • Buena Vista
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Buena Vista have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buena Vista
    • Buena Vista is located in Calvert County
  • Burch
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Burch have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burch
    • Burch is located in Calvert County
  • Battle ‑ Historic
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Battle have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Battle
    • Battle is located in Calvert County
  • Benedict
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • 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>
  • Hellen
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hellen have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hellen
    • Hellen is located in Calvert County
  • Island Creek
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Island Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Island Creek
    • Island Creek is located in Calvert County
  • Mutual
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mutual
    • Mutual is located in Calvert County
  • Sandgates
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sandgates have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandgates
    • Sandgates is located in Saint Mary's County
  • Port Republic
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Port Republic have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Port Republic
    • Port Republic is located in Calvert County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Port Republic <2>
  • Laurel Grove
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Laurel Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Laurel Grove
    • Laurel Grove is located in Saint Mary's County
  • Broomes Island
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
  • Continue List   (16 more) ...
    • Governor Run
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Governor Run have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Governor Run
      • Governor Run is located in Calvert County
    • Mechanicsville
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mechanicsville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mechanicsville
      • Mechanicsville is located in Saint Mary's County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mechanicsville <2>
    • Oakville
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
      • 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

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

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

The official website for Calvert County: www.co.cal.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- Bowens) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Bowens. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 38.4951, Longitude: -76.6224    
<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 Bowens, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.




 

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