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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 Brooks View (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 Brooks View. 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.

Name Variations for Brooks View ...

When searching records, keep in mind that names and their spelling can change over time. Our sources include documents like maps, railroad schedules, Travel, Express and Shipping Guides. Many of these documents date from the 1800's and it's common to find spelling differences.

Although we can't give a definitive list, hopefully the following will give you a feel for the variations that might have occurred.

  • A typical abbreviation for Brooks View: Brooks Vw.
  • While the name of this community is Brooks View, be aware that it's the common practice of mapmakers to remove the apostrophe from possessive names<1>. So Brooks View may originally have been Brook's View.

    Sometimes the trailing 's' might be dropped altogether, in which case Brooks View might be written as Brook View.

If you have information about these names (such as the reason for the change, date of change, the origin of the name), please Contact Us.

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 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.

Brooks View is located in Prince George'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 Prince George's County: Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles, Howard, Montgomery, Alexandria City (VA) & Fairfax (VA).

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

  • Prince George's County     (The home county of Brooks View)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Brooks View, with the one closest to Brooks View listed first.
    • Westwood
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Westwood have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Westwood
      • Westwood is located in Prince George's County
    • North Keys
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for North Keys have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Keys
      • North Keys is located in Prince George's County
    • Horsehead
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Horsehead have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Horsehead
      • Horsehead is located in Prince George's County
    • Orme
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Orme
      • Orme is located in Prince George's County
    • Aquasco
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Aquasco have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Aquasco
      • Aquasco is located in Prince George's County
    • The Village
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for The Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> 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
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cheltenham have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cheltenham
      • Cheltenham is located in Prince George's County
    • Marlton
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marlton have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marlton
      • Marlton is located in Prince George's County
    • Rosaryville
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rosaryville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rosaryville
      • Rosaryville is located in Prince George's County
    • Cedarhaven
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedarhaven
      • Cedarhaven is located in Prince George's County
    • Eagle Harbor
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eagle Harbor have been provided by the GNIS.<2> 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
    • Brandywine
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
  • Anne Arundel County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Brooks View, with the one closest to Brooks View listed first.
    • Friendship
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Friendship have been provided by the GNIS.<2> 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 <3>
    • Jewell
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jewell have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jewell
      • Jewell is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Baywalker Village
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Baywalker Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Baywalker Village
      • Baywalker Village is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Tracys Landing
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Deale
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Deale have been provided by the GNIS.<2> 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 <3>
    • Lothian
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lothian have been provided by the GNIS.<2> 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 <3>
    • Churchton
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Harwood
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harwood have been provided by the GNIS.<2> 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 <3>
    • West River
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West River
      • West River is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Galesville
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Shady Side
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
    • Idlewilde
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Idlewilde
      • Idlewilde is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Calvert County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Brooks View, with the one closest to Brooks View listed first.
    • Lower Marlboro Towne
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lower Marlboro Towne have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lower Marlboro Towne
      • Lower Marlboro Towne is located in Calvert County
    • Academy Hill
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Academy Hill
      • Academy Hill is located in Calvert County
    • Apple Greene
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Apple Greene
      • Apple Greene is located in Calvert County
    • Dunkirk Town Center
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dunkirk Town Center have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dunkirk Town Center
      • Dunkirk Town Center is located in Calvert County
    • Dunkirk
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Penwick Village
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Penwick Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Penwick Village
      • Penwick Village is located in Calvert County
    • Sunderland
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunderland have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunderland
      • Sunderland is located in Calvert County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sunderland <3>
    • Chaney
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chaney
      • Chaney is located in Calvert County
    • Owings Town Center
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Owings Town Center have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Owings Town Center
      • Owings Town Center is located in Calvert County
    • Abington Shores
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Abington Shores
      • Abington Shores is located in Calvert County
    • Huntingtown Town Center
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Huntingtown Town Center have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Huntingtown Town Center
      • Huntingtown Town Center is located in Calvert County
    • Huntingtown
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
  • Charles County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Brooks View, with the one closest to Brooks View listed first.
    • White Oak Village
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for White Oak Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for White Oak Village
      • White Oak Village is located in Charles County
    • Hughesville
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hughesville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> 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 <3>
    • Benedict
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Benedict have been provided by the GNIS.<2> 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 <3>
    • Bryantown
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Huntington Townhouses
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Huntington Townhouses have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Huntington Townhouses
      • Huntington Townhouses is located in Charles County
    • Acton Village
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Acton Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Acton Village
      • Acton Village is located in Charles County
    • Waldorf
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
    • Westlake Village
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Westlake Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Westlake Village
      • Westlake Village is located in Charles County
    • Independence Village
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Independence Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Independence Village
      • Independence Village is located in Charles County
    • Saint Charles
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saint Charles have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saint Charles
      • Saint Charles is located in Charles County
    • White Plains Village
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for White Plains Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> 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
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
  • Dorchester County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Brooks View, with the one closest to Brooks View listed first.
    • Thomas
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Thomas have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Thomas
      • Thomas is located in Dorchester County
    • Hills Point
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hills Point have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hills Point
      • Hills Point is located in Dorchester County
    • James
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for James have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for James
      • James is located in Dorchester County
    • Taylors Island
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Taylors Island have been provided by the GNIS.<2> 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 <3>
    • Lloyds
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lloyds
      • Lloyds is located in Dorchester County
    • Madison
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Madison
      • Madison is located in Dorchester County
    • Woolford
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woolford have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woolford
      • Woolford is located in Dorchester County
  • Montgomery County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Brooks View, with the one closest to Brooks View listed first.
    • Clifton Park Village
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clifton Park Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clifton Park Village
      • Clifton Park Village is located in Montgomery County
    • Takoma Park
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Hillandale
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hillandale have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hillandale
      • Hillandale is located in Montgomery County
    • Silver Spring
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Brookmont
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brookmont have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brookmont
      • Brookmont is located in Montgomery County
    • Chevy Chase Section Five
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chevy Chase Section Five have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chevy Chase Section Five
      • Chevy Chase Section Five is located in Montgomery County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 702 people
    • Chevy Chase Section Three
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chevy Chase Section Three have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chevy Chase Section Three
      • Chevy Chase Section Three is located in Montgomery County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 794 people
    • Chevy Chase Village
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chevy Chase Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chevy Chase Village
      • Chevy Chase Village is located in Montgomery County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,050 people
    • Indian Spring Village
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Spring Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Spring Village
      • Indian Spring Village is located in Montgomery County
    • Martin's Additions
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Martin's Additions have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Martin's Additions
      • Martin's Additions is located in Montgomery County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 991 people
    • Somerset
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Somerset have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Somerset
      • Somerset is located in Montgomery County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,259 people
    • Bethesda
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest)
  • Queen Anne's County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Brooks View, with the one closest to Brooks View listed first.
    • Bay City
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bay City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bay City
      • Bay City is located in Queen Anne's County
    • Stevensville
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stevensville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stevensville
      • Stevensville is located in Queen Anne's County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Stevensville <3>
    • Chester
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast)
      • 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>
  • Saint Mary's County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Brooks View, with the one closest to Brooks View listed first.
    • Golden Beach
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Golden Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Golden Beach
      • Golden Beach is located in Saint Mary's County
    • Charlotte Hall
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Charlotte Hall have been provided by the GNIS.<2> 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 <3>
    • Mechanicsville
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mechanicsville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> 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 <3>
    • Summerseat Village
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Summerseat Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Summerseat Village
      • Summerseat Village is located in Saint Mary's County
    • Budds Creek
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Budds Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Budds Creek
      • Budds Creek is located in Saint Mary's County
    • Helen
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Helen have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Helen
      • Helen is located in Saint Mary's County
    • Chaptico
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chaptico have been provided by the GNIS.<2> 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 <3>
    • Loveville
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Loveville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Loveville
      • Loveville is located in Saint Mary's County
    • Morganza
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Morganza
      • Morganza is located in Saint Mary's County
    • Hurry
      (23 miles [37 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hurry
      • Hurry is located in Saint Mary's County
    • Clements
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clements have been provided by the GNIS.<2> 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 <3>
    • Hollywood
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hollywood
      • Hollywood is located in Saint Mary's County
  • Talbot County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Brooks View, with the one closest to Brooks View listed first.
    • Tilghman Island
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tilghman Island have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tilghman Island
      • Tilghman Island is located in Talbot County
    • Tilghman
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tilghman have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tilghman
      • Tilghman is located in Talbot County
    • Sherwood
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sherwood have been provided by the GNIS.<2> 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 <3>
    • Neavitt
      (23 miles [37 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Neavitt have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Neavitt
      • Neavitt is located in Talbot County
    • Wittman
      (23 miles [37 km] to the east)
    • Bozman
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the east)
    • McDaniel
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for McDaniel have been provided by the GNIS.<2> 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 <3>
    • Claiborne
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Claiborne have been provided by the GNIS.<2> 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 <3>
    • Tunis
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tunis
      • Tunis is located in Talbot County
    • Saint Michaels
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the east)
    • Oxford
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the east)
    • Royal Oak
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the east)
      • 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>
  • Alexandria City (VA)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Brooks View, with the one closest to Brooks View listed first.
    • Alexandria
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Warwick Village
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Warwick Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Warwick Village
      • Warwick Village is located in Alexandria City (VA)
    • Chinquapin Village
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chinquapin Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chinquapin Village
      • Chinquapin Village is located in Alexandria City (VA)
    • Oakcrest
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oakcrest
      • Oakcrest is located in Alexandria City (VA)
  • Arlington County (VA)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Brooks View, with the one closest to Brooks View listed first.
    • Arlington Village
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Arlington Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arlington Village
      • Arlington Village is located in Arlington County (VA)
    • Arlington
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arlington
      • Arlington is located in Arlington County (VA)
      • Population from the 2010 Census: 207,627 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Arlington <3>
    • Brandon Village
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brandon Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brandon Village
      • Brandon Village is located in Arlington County (VA)
    • Buckingham
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buckingham
      • Buckingham is located in Arlington County (VA)
    • Colonial Village
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Colonial Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Colonial Village
      • Colonial Village is located in Arlington County (VA)
    • Lyon Village
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lyon Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lyon Village
      • Lyon Village is located in Arlington County (VA)
    • Cherrydale
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherrydale
      • Cherrydale is located in Arlington County (VA)
    • Riverwood
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riverwood
      • Riverwood is located in Arlington County (VA)
    • Garden City
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Garden City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Garden City
      • Garden City is located in Arlington County (VA)
    • Williamsburg Village
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Williamsburg Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Williamsburg Village
      • Williamsburg Village is located in Arlington County (VA)
  • Fairfax County (VA)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Brooks View, with the one closest to Brooks View listed first.
    • Fort Hunt
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fort Hunt have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fort Hunt
      • Fort Hunt is located in Fairfax County (VA)
    • Belle Haven
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Belle Haven
      • Belle Haven is located in Fairfax County (VA)
    • Hybla Valley
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hybla Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hybla Valley
      • Hybla Valley is located in Fairfax County (VA)
    • Groveton
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Groveton have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Groveton
      • Groveton is located in Fairfax County (VA)
    • Huntington
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Huntington have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Huntington
      • Huntington is located in Fairfax County (VA)
    • Mount Vernon
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the west)
    • Penn Daw Village
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Penn Daw Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Penn Daw Village
      • Penn Daw Village is located in Fairfax County (VA)
    • Burgundy Village
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Burgundy Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burgundy Village
      • Burgundy Village is located in Fairfax County (VA)
    • Rose Hill
      (23 miles [37 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rose Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rose Hill
      • Rose Hill is located in Fairfax County (VA)
    • Franconia
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Franconia have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Franconia
      • Franconia is located in Fairfax County (VA)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Franconia <3>
    • Baileys Crossroads
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Baileys Crossroads have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Baileys Crossroads
      • Baileys Crossroads is located in Fairfax County (VA)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Baileys Crossroads <3>
    • Lincolnia
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lincolnia have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lincolnia
      • Lincolnia is located in Fairfax County (VA)
  • Falls Church City (VA)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Brooks View, with the one closest to Brooks View listed first.
    • Falls Church
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)
    • Offutt Village
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Offutt Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Offutt Village
      • Offutt Village is located in Falls Church City (VA)
    • West Falls Church
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Falls Church
      • West Falls Church is located in Falls Church City (VA)
  • King George County (VA)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Brooks View, with the one closest to Brooks View listed first.
    • Hooes
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hooes have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hooes
      • Hooes is located in King George County (VA)
    • Dahlgren
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dahlgren have been provided by the GNIS.<2> 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 <3>
  • Prince William County (VA)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Brooks View, with the one closest to Brooks View listed first.
    • Marumsco Village
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marumsco Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marumsco Village
      • Marumsco Village is located in Prince William County (VA)
    • Woodbridge
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the west)

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

Websites to Help With Your Genealogy Research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we first turn to the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These 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 Brooks View:

Cemeteries Near Brooks View ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Brooks View.

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

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

  • Hampton Plantation
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for the Hampton Plantation. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<4>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hampton Plantation
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2433260 <5>
  • St. Pauls Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Pauls Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Pauls Cemetery
  • Immanuel Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Immanuel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Immanuel Cemetery
  • Coopers UMC Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
  • Fowler - Tanyhill Family Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
  • Southern Memorial Gardens
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
  • Shiloh Methodist Episcopal Church South
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
  • Smithville Methodist Church Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
  • Grace Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Grace Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Grace Cemetery
  • All Saints Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
  • Mt. Harmony UMC Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
  • St. Simons Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Simons Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Simons Cemetery
  • Continue List   (346 more) ...
    • St. Thomas Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Thomas Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Thomas Cemetery
    • St. Marys Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Marys Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Marys Cemetery
    • St. Dominics Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Dominics Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Dominics 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.<6>

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

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

  • Westwood
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Westwood have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Westwood
    • Westwood is located in Prince George's County
  • Lower Marlboro
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lower Marlboro have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lower Marlboro
    • Lower Marlboro is located in Calvert County
  • Chaneyville
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chaneyville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chaneyville
    • Chaneyville is located in Calvert County
  • Dunkirk
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
  • North Keys
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for North Keys have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Keys
    • North Keys is located in Prince George's County
  • Horsehead
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Horsehead have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Horsehead
    • Horsehead is located in Prince George's County
  • Cedarville
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedarville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedarville
    • Cedarville is located in Prince George's County
  • Sunderland
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunderland have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunderland
    • Sunderland is located in Calvert County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sunderland <3>
  • Mount Harmony
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mount Harmony have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Harmony
    • Mount Harmony is located in Calvert County
  • Croom
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Croom have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Croom
    • Croom is located in Prince George's County
  • Malcolm
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Malcolm have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Malcolm
    • Malcolm is located in Charles County
  • Aquasco
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Aquasco have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Aquasco
    • Aquasco is located in Prince George's County
  • Continue List   (18 more) ...
    • Huntingtown
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Pindell
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pindell have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pindell
      • Pindell is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Friendship
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Friendship have been provided by the GNIS.<2> 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 <3>

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

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

The official website for Prince George's County: www.co.pg.md.us/

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

Footnotes ...

<1>It's generally believed that possessive apostrophes are removed to prevent confusion on maps where the apostrophe may be confused with a cartographic symbol. While this is generally true, it's not uncommon to find possessive apostrophes in administrative names (such as towns or counties).
<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>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.
<5>The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.
<6>We use the term 'Historic' broadly and it generally means that the community no longer exists. However, it can also mean that the community might still exist, but was significantly larger or had a more 'official' existence in the past than it does now. Unfortunately our sources of data have proven to be unreliable. If you can provide us with more specific information about Brooks View, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.




 

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