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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 Fairmount (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 Fairmount. 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 Fairmount ...

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.

Another variation: Fair Mount.

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 southwest corner of their home county. During their lives, most doctors were in the next county to the west. 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 west 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.

Fairmount is located in Somerset 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 Somerset County: Wicomico, Worcester & Accomack (VA).

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

  • Somerset County     (The home county of Fairmount)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Fairmount, with the one closest to Fairmount listed first.
    • Upper Fairmount
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Frenchtown - Rumbly
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Frenchtown - Rumbly
      • Frenchtown - Rumbly is located in Somerset County
    • Manokin
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Manokin. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Manokin
      • Manokin is located in Somerset County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Manokin
      • From Fairmount to Manokin
    • Champ
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Champ. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Champ
      • Champ is located in Somerset County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Champ
      • From Fairmount to Champ
    • Somersett Town ‑ Historic
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Somersett Town have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Somersett Town
      • Somersett Town is located in Somerset County
    • Annemessix Towne ‑ Historic
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Annemessix Towne have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Annemessix Towne
      • Annemessix Towne is located in Somerset County
    • Oriole
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Westover
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Westover have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Westover
      • Westover is located in Somerset County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Westover <3>
    • Monie
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Monie. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Monie
      • Monie is located in Somerset County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Monie
      • From Fairmount to Monie
    • Tulls Corner
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Wenona
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wenona have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wenona
      • Wenona is located in Somerset County
    • Crisfield
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Daugherty Town
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Daugherty Town have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Daugherty Town
      • Daugherty Town is located in Somerset County
  • Dorchester County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Fairmount, with the one closest to Fairmount listed first.
    • Crocheron
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crocheron have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crocheron
      • Crocheron is located in Dorchester County
    • Bishops Head
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)
    • Elliott
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)
    • Toddville
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Toddville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Toddville
      • Toddville is located in Dorchester County
    • Wingate
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wingate have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wingate
      • Wingate is located in Dorchester County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Wingate <3>
    • Crapo
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Crapo. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crapo
      • Crapo is located in Dorchester County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Crapo
      • From Fairmount to Crapo
    • Andrews
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Andrews. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Andrews
      • Andrews is located in Dorchester County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Andrews
      • From Fairmount to Andrews
    • Lakesville
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Lakesville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lakesville
      • Lakesville is located in Dorchester County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Lakesville
      • From Fairmount to Lakesville
    • Rabbit Town
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rabbit Town have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rabbit Town
      • Rabbit Town is located in Dorchester County
    • Vienna
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vienna have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vienna
      • Vienna is located in Dorchester County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 264 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Vienna <3>
    • Bucktown
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Bucktown. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bucktown
      • Bucktown is located in Dorchester County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Bucktown
      • From Fairmount to Bucktown
    • Fishing Creek
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Salem
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Salem. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Salem
      • Salem is located in Dorchester County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Salem
      • From Fairmount to Salem
  • Saint Mary's County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Fairmount, with the one closest to Fairmount listed first.
    • Scotland
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Scotland have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Scotland
      • Scotland is located in Saint Mary's County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Scotland <3>
    • Dameron
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dameron have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dameron
      • Dameron is located in Saint Mary's County
    • Ridge
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ridge
      • Ridge is located in Saint Mary's County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ridge <3>
  • Wicomico County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Fairmount, with the one closest to Fairmount listed first.
    • Capitola
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Capitola. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Capitola
      • Capitola is located in Wicomico County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Capitola
      • From Fairmount to Capitola
    • Nanticoke
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
    • Green Hill Village
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Hill Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Hill Village
      • Green Hill Village is located in Wicomico County
    • Jesterville
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
    • Bivalve
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
    • Allen
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Allen. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Allen
      • Allen is located in Wicomico County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Allen
      • From Fairmount to Allen
    • Twiggs Corner
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
    • Tyaskin
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
    • Fruitland
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fruitland have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fruitland
      • Fruitland is located in Wicomico County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 5,326 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Fruitland <3>
    • Centennial Village
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Centennial Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Centennial Village
      • Centennial Village is located in Wicomico County
    • Quantico
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the north)
    • Dogwood Village
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dogwood Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dogwood Village
      • Dogwood Village is located in Wicomico County
    • Rockawalking Village
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rockawalking Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rockawalking Village
      • Rockawalking Village is located in Wicomico County
  • Worcester County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Fairmount, with the one closest to Fairmount listed first.
    • Pocomoke City
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pocomoke City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pocomoke City
      • Pocomoke City is located in Worcester County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 4,095 people
      • Former names for Pocomoke City:
      • New Town
      • Stevens Landing
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Pocomoke City <3>
    • Girdletree
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Girdletree have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Girdletree
      • Girdletree is located in Worcester County
    • Stockton
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stockton have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stockton
      • Stockton is located in Worcester County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Stockton <3>
    • Snow Hill
      (23 miles [37 km] to the east)
    • Cedartown
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Cedartown. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedartown
      • Cedartown is located in Worcester County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Cedartown
      • From Fairmount to Cedartown
    • Newark
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
  • Sussex County (DE)
  • Accomack County (VA)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Fairmount, with the one closest to Fairmount listed first.
    • Saxis
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saxis have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saxis
      • Saxis is located in Accomack County (VA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 230 people
    • Withams
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Groton Town
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Groton Town have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Groton Town
      • Groton Town is located in Accomack County (VA)
    • Hallwood
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)
    • Temperanceville
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)
    • Sign Post
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the east)
    • Bloxom
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bloxom have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bloxom
      • Bloxom is located in Accomack County (VA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 366 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bloxom <3>
    • Wattsville
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Tangier
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tangier have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tangier
      • Tangier is located in Accomack County (VA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 700 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Tangier <3>
    • Atlantic
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Hopeton
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Mappsville
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Nelsonia
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast)
  • Northumberland County (VA)

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

Cemeteries Near Fairmount ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Fairmount.

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

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

  • St. Stephens Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Stephens Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Stephens Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Upper Fairmount Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Upper Fairmount Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Upper Fairmount Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Fairmount Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fairmount Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fairmount Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Christ Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Christ Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Christ Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Union Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Union Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Union Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • A Hill Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the A Hill Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the A Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Salem Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Salem Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Salem Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Sunny Ridge Memorial Park
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sunny Ridge Memorial Park
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sunny Ridge Memorial Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • St. Peters Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Peters Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Peters Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Quindocqua Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Quindocqua Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Quindocqua Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • St. Pauls Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Pauls Cemetery
    • 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.
  • Trinity Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Trinity Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Trinity Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Continue List   (124 more) ...
    • Landford Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Landford Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Landford Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • St. Marks Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Marks Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Marks Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Mt. Olivet Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Olivet Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Olivet Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.

Nearby Communities in 1895 ...

We've built the following list with information that came from an Atlas published by Rand McNally in 1895. The Atlas had details such as the population of the community (which appears to have come from the 1890 Census) and whether there was a post office and/or railroad service available. We also indicate if the community no longer exists and is now historic.<4>

The Rand McNally Atlas shows that Fairmount had a population of 200 people in 1895 with a post office and no railroad service.

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

  • Fords Wharf ‑ Historic
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fords Wharf have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fords Wharf
    • Fords Wharf is located in Somerset County
  • Upper Fairmount
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
  • Manokin
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Manokin. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Manokin
    • Manokin is located in Somerset County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Manokin
    • From Fairmount to Manokin
  • Kingston
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kingston have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kingston
    • Kingston is located in Somerset County
  • Hopewell
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hopewell have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hopewell
    • Hopewell is located in Somerset County
  • Edwin ‑ Historic
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Edwin have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edwin
    • Edwin is located in Somerset County
  • Oriole
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
  • Monie
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Monie. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Monie
    • Monie is located in Somerset County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Monie
    • From Fairmount to Monie
  • Tulls Corner
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
  • Westover
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Westover have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Westover
    • Westover is located in Somerset County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Westover <3>
  • Crisfield
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
  • Wenona
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wenona have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wenona
    • Wenona is located in Somerset County
  • Continue List   (16 more) ...
    • Dames Quarter
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dames Quarter have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dames Quarter
      • Dames Quarter is located in Somerset County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Dames Quarter <3>
    • Chance
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chance have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chance
      • Chance is located in Somerset County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Chance <3>
    • Deal Island
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Deal Island have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Deal Island
      • Deal Island is located in Somerset County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Deal Island <3>

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

Newspapers Published in Fairmount ...

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 26 newspapers that have been published in the area around Fairmount.

Although we're unaware of any newspapers that were published in the immediate area of Fairmount, there are papers which were published within 14 miles [22.5 km]<5>. A list of those papers, sorted by paper name, can be found on the Extended Newspaper List for Fairmount.

Websites to Help With Your Genealogy Research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we first visit the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These websites either 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 Fairmount:

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

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

Footnotes ...

<1>An 'estimated' location is one where we have been given GPS coordinates, but are unable to verify the accuracy of those coordinates. That said, we have some confidence that we have placed the marker near the actual location. A typical reason for being unable to verify a location is that it might be on private property or maybe historic and gone without an obvious trace.
<2>The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
<3>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<4>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 Fairmount, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.
<5>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Fairmount) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Fairmount. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 38.0902, Longitude: -75.8175    









 

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