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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 Grayton (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 Grayton. 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 southwest corner of their home county. During their lives, most doctors and hospitals 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.

Grayton is located in Charles 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 Charles County: Calvert, Prince George's, Saint Mary's, Fairfax (VA), King George (VA), Prince William (VA), Stafford (VA) & Westmoreland (VA).

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

  • Charles County     (The home county of Grayton)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Grayton, with the one closest to Grayton listed first.
    • Nanjemoy
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Nanjemoy have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nanjemoy
      • Nanjemoy is located in Charles County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Nanjemoy <2>
    • Doncaster
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Doncaster have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Doncaster
      • Doncaster is located in Charles County
    • Ironsides
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ironsides have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ironsides
      • Ironsides is located in Charles County
    • Mattawoman Village
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mattawoman Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mattawoman Village
      • Mattawoman Village is located in Charles County
    • Mount Air
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Air
      • Mount Air is located in Charles County
    • Marbury
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marbury have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marbury
      • Marbury is located in Charles County
    • Port Tobacco Riviera
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Port Tobacco Riviera have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Port Tobacco Riviera
      • Port Tobacco Riviera is located in Charles County
    • Port Tobacco Village
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Port Tobacco Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Port Tobacco Village
      • Port Tobacco Village is located in Charles County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 15 people
    • Port Tobacco
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Port Tobacco have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Port Tobacco
      • Port Tobacco is located in Charles County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Port Tobacco <2>
    • Bel Alton
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
      • 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>
    • Faulkner
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Faulkner have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Faulkner
      • Faulkner is located in Charles County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Faulkner <2>
    • Indian Head
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Head have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Head
      • Indian Head is located in Charles County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,787 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Indian Head <2>
  • Calvert County
    • Abington Shores
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Abington Shores
      • Abington Shores is located in Calvert County
  • Prince George's County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Grayton, with the one closest to Grayton listed first.
    • Accokeek
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Accokeek have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Accokeek
      • Accokeek is located in Prince George's County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Accokeek <2>
    • Fort Washington
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Piscataway ‑ Historic
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Piscataway have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Piscataway
      • Piscataway is located in Prince George's County
    • Thrift
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Thrift have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Thrift
      • Thrift is located in Prince George's County
    • Fort Foote Village
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fort Foote Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fort Foote Village
      • Fort Foote Village is located in Prince George's County
    • Friendly
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Friendly have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Friendly
      • Friendly is located in Prince George's County
    • Blandford Village
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast)
      • 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
    • Brandywine
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Aquasco
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast)
      • 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
    • Horsehead
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast)
      • 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
    • Orme
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Orme
      • Orme is located in Prince George's County
    • The Village
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast)
      • 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
  • Saint Mary's County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Grayton, with the one closest to Grayton listed first.
    • Budds Creek
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the east)
      • 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
    • Chaptico
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the east)
      • 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>
    • Charlotte Hall
      (23 miles [37 km] to the east)
      • 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>
    • Hurry
      (23 miles [37 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hurry
      • Hurry is located in Saint Mary's County
    • Bushwood
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bushwood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bushwood
      • Bushwood is located in Saint Mary's County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bushwood <2>
    • Mechanicsville
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the east)
      • 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>
    • Clements
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the east)
      • 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>
    • Helen
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the east)
      • 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
    • Avenue
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Avenue have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Avenue
      • Avenue is located in Saint Mary's County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Avenue <2>
    • Morganza
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Morganza
      • Morganza is located in Saint Mary's County
    • Abell
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Abell have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Abell
      • Abell is located in Saint Mary's County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Abell <2>
    • Coltons Point
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Coltons Point have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coltons Point
      • Coltons Point is located in Saint Mary's County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Coltons Point <2>
  • Alexandria City (VA)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Grayton, with the one closest to Grayton listed first.
    • Alexandria
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the north)
    • Chinquapin Village
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chinquapin Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chinquapin Village
      • Chinquapin Village is located in Alexandria City (VA)
    • Oakcrest
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oakcrest
      • Oakcrest is located in Alexandria City (VA)
    • Warwick Village
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Warwick Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Warwick Village
      • Warwick Village is located in Alexandria City (VA)
  • Arlington County (VA)
    • Arlington Village
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Arlington Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arlington Village
      • Arlington Village is located in Arlington County (VA)
  • Caroline County (VA)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Grayton, with the one closest to Grayton listed first.
    • Olney Corner
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Olney Corner
      • Olney Corner is located in Caroline County (VA)
    • Port Royal
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
    • Samuels Corner
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Samuels Corner
      • Samuels Corner is located in Caroline County (VA)
    • New London
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New London have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New London
      • New London is located in Caroline County (VA)
    • Stuart Corner
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stuart Corner
      • Stuart Corner is located in Caroline County (VA)
    • Bowling Green
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bowling Green have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bowling Green
      • Bowling Green is located in Caroline County (VA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,182 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bowling Green <2>
    • Central Point
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Central Point have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Central Point
      • Central Point is located in Caroline County (VA)
    • DeJarnette
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for DeJarnette
      • DeJarnette is located in Caroline County (VA)
    • Sparta
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sparta
      • Sparta is located in Caroline County (VA)
  • Essex County (VA)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Grayton, with the one closest to Grayton listed first.
    • Layton
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Layton
      • Layton is located in Essex County (VA)
    • Occupacia
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Occupacia have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Occupacia
      • Occupacia is located in Essex County (VA)
  • Fairfax City (VA)
    • Fairfax
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairfax
      • Fairfax is located in Fairfax City (VA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 23,429 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Fairfax <2>
  • Fairfax County (VA)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Grayton, with the one closest to Grayton listed first.
    • Occoquan
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Occoquan have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Occoquan
      • Occoquan is located in Fairfax County (VA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,097 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Occoquan <2>
    • Lorton
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lorton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lorton
      • Lorton is located in Fairfax County (VA)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lorton <2>
    • Pohick
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pohick
      • Pohick is located in Fairfax County (VA)
    • Mount Vernon
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the north)
    • Newington
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Newington have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Newington
      • Newington is located in Fairfax County (VA)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Newington <2>
    • Fort Hunt
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the north)
      • 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
      (23 miles [37 km] to the north)
      • 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)
    • West Springfield
      (23 miles [37 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for West Springfield have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Springfield
      • West Springfield is located in Fairfax County (VA)
    • Franconia
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Franconia have been provided by the GNIS.<1> 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 <2>
    • Groveton
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Groveton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Groveton
      • Groveton is located in Fairfax County (VA)
    • Yates Village
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Yates Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Yates Village
      • Yates Village is located in Fairfax County (VA)
    • Belle Haven
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Belle Haven
      • Belle Haven is located in Fairfax County (VA)
  • Fauquier County (VA)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Grayton, with the one closest to Grayton listed first.
    • Brent Town
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brent Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brent Town
      • Brent Town is located in Fauquier County (VA)
    • Catlett
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)
    • Blackwell Town
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Blackwell Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blackwell Town
      • Blackwell Town is located in Fauquier County (VA)
    • Midland
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the west)
  • Fredericksburg City (VA)
    • Fredericksburg
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)
  • King George County (VA)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Grayton, with the one closest to Grayton listed first.
    • Somerset Beach
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Somerset Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Somerset Beach
      • Somerset Beach is located in King George County (VA)
    • Ambar
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ambar
      • Ambar is located in King George County (VA)
    • Fairview Beach
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fairview Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairview Beach
      • Fairview Beach is located in King George County (VA)
    • Hampstead
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
      • 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)
    • Hooes
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
      • 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)
    • Weedonville
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Weedonville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Weedonville
      • Weedonville is located in King George County (VA)
    • Arnolds Corner
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arnolds Corner
      • Arnolds Corner is located in King George County (VA)
    • Dahlgren
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
      • 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>
    • Alden
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alden
      • Alden is located in King George County (VA)
    • Ninde
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ninde
      • Ninde is located in King George County (VA)
    • Shiloh
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shiloh
      • Shiloh is located in King George County (VA)
    • Port Conway
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Port Conway
      • Port Conway is located in King George County (VA)
  • Manassas City (VA)
    • Manassas
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Manassas
      • Manassas is located in Manassas City (VA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 40,869 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Manassas <2>
  • Manassas Park City (VA)
    • Manassas Park
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Manassas Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Manassas Park
      • Manassas Park is located in Manassas Park City (VA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 18,004 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Manassas Park <2>
  • Orange County (VA)
    • Wilderness
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wilderness
      • Wilderness is located in Orange County (VA)
  • Prince William County (VA)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Grayton, with the one closest to Grayton listed first.
    • Chamberlain Village
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chamberlain Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chamberlain Village
      • Chamberlain Village is located in Prince William County (VA)
    • Quantico
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Quantico have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quantico
      • Quantico is located in Prince William County (VA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 558 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Quantico <2>
    • Dumfries
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dumfries
      • Dumfries is located in Prince William County (VA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 6,106 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Dumfries <2>
    • Triangle
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Triangle have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Triangle
      • Triangle is located in Prince William County (VA)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Triangle <2>
    • Georgetown Village
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Georgetown Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Georgetown Village
      • Georgetown Village is located in Prince William County (VA)
    • Joplin
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Joplin
      • Joplin is located in Prince William County (VA)
    • Montclair
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Montclair have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Montclair
      • Montclair is located in Prince William County (VA)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Montclair <2>
    • Dale City
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dale City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dale City
      • Dale City is located in Prince William County (VA)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Dale City <2>
    • Marumsco Village
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marumsco Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> 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
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
    • Agnewville
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Agnewville
      • Agnewville is located in Prince William County (VA)
    • Combat Village
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Combat Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Combat Village
      • Combat Village is located in Prince William County (VA)
  • Spotsylvania County (VA)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Grayton, with the one closest to Grayton listed first.
    • Waverly Village
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Waverly Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Waverly Village
      • Waverly Village is located in Spotsylvania County (VA)
    • Leavells
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leavells
      • Leavells is located in Spotsylvania County (VA)
    • Dunavant
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dunavant
      • Dunavant is located in Spotsylvania County (VA)
    • Screamerville ‑ Historic
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Screamerville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Screamerville
      • Screamerville is located in Spotsylvania County (VA)
    • Spotsylvania Courthouse
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spotsylvania Courthouse
      • Spotsylvania Courthouse is located in Spotsylvania County (VA)
    • Thornburg
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Arcadia
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arcadia
      • Arcadia is located in Spotsylvania County (VA)
    • Todds Tavern
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Todds Tavern
      • Todds Tavern is located in Spotsylvania County (VA)
    • Brockroad
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brockroad
      • Brockroad is located in Spotsylvania County (VA)
    • Snell
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Post Oak
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Post Oak
      • Post Oak is located in Spotsylvania County (VA)
  • Stafford County (VA)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Grayton, with the one closest to Grayton listed first.
    • Willamsburg on the Potomac
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Loy Landing
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Loy Landing
      • Loy Landing is located in Stafford County (VA)
    • Widewater Village at Stafford
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Widewater Village at Stafford have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Widewater Village at Stafford
      • Widewater Village at Stafford is located in Stafford County (VA)
    • Woodlanding Village
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodlanding Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodlanding Village
      • Woodlanding Village is located in Stafford County (VA)
    • Aquia Harbour
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Aquia Harbour have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Aquia Harbour
      • Aquia Harbour is located in Stafford County (VA)
    • Canterbury Village
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Canterbury Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Canterbury Village
      • Canterbury Village is located in Stafford County (VA)
    • Stafford
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
    • North Potomac
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for North Potomac have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Potomac
      • North Potomac is located in Stafford County (VA)
    • King James Village
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for King James Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for King James Village
      • King James Village is located in Stafford County (VA)
    • Meadowood Village
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadowood Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadowood Village
      • Meadowood Village is located in Stafford County (VA)
    • Falmouth Village
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Falmouth Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Falmouth Village
      • Falmouth Village is located in Stafford County (VA)
    • Grafton Village
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grafton Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grafton Village
      • Grafton Village is located in Stafford County (VA)
  • Westmoreland County (VA)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Grayton, with the one closest to Grayton listed first.
    • Maple Grove
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
      • 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)
    • Colonial Beach
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Monroe Hall
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Monroe Hall
      • Monroe Hall is located in Westmoreland County (VA)
    • Nash Town
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast)
      • 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)
    • Oak Grove
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Potomac Mills
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southeast)
      • 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)
    • Leedstown
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Leedstown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leedstown
      • Leedstown is located in Westmoreland County (VA)
    • Baynesville
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast)
      • 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)
    • Bryant Town
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast)
      • 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)
    • Montross
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast)
      • 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>

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

Newspapers Published in Grayton ...

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 4 newspapers that have been published in the area around Grayton.

Although we're unaware of any newspapers that were published in the immediate area of Grayton, there are papers which were published within 8 miles [12.9 km]<4>. A list of those papers, sorted by paper name, can be found on the Extended Newspaper List for Grayton.

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 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 Grayton:

Cemeteries Near Grayton ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Grayton.

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

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

  • Emory Chapel Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Emory Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Emory Chapel Cemetery
  • Oak Grove Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Oak Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oak Grove Cemetery
  • Durham Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Durham Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Durham Cemetery
  • St. Ignatius of Loyola Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Ignatius of Loyola Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Ignatius of Loyola Cemetery
  • Zion Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Zion Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Zion Cemetery
  • Alexandria Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Alexandria Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Alexandria Cemetery
  • St. Pauls Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
    • 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
  • Chicamuxen Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Chicamuxen Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Chicamuxen Cemetery
  • Peoples Union Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Peoples Union Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Peoples Union Cemetery
  • Bumbrey Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bumbrey Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bumbrey Cemetery
  • Oakland Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Oakland Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oakland Cemetery
  • Little Ark Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Little Ark Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Little Ark Cemetery
  • Continue List   (234 more) ...
    • Smith Chapel Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Smith Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Smith Chapel Cemetery
    • Pisgah Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pisgah Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pisgah Cemetery
    • Andrew Chapel Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Andrew Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Andrew Chapel Cemetery

Nearby Communities in 1895 ...

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

The Rand McNally Atlas shows that in 1895, Grayton had a post office and no railroad service.

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

  • Nanjemoy
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Nanjemoy have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nanjemoy
    • Nanjemoy is located in Charles County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Nanjemoy <2>
  • Riverside
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Riverside have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riverside
    • Riverside is located in Charles County
  • Doncaster
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Doncaster have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Doncaster
    • Doncaster is located in Charles County
  • Hill Top
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hill Top have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hill Top
    • Hill Top is located in Charles County
  • Ambar
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ambar
    • Ambar is located in King George County (VA)
  • Hampstead
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
    • 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)
  • Osso
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Osso have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Osso
    • Osso is located in King George County (VA)
  • Owens
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Owens have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Owens
    • Owens is located in King George County (VA)
  • Pisgah
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pisgah have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pisgah
    • Pisgah is located in Charles County
  • Quantico
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Quantico have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quantico
    • Quantico is located in Prince William County (VA)
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 558 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Quantico <2>
  • Weedonville
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Weedonville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Weedonville
    • Weedonville is located in King George County (VA)
  • McConchie
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for McConchie have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McConchie
    • McConchie is located in Charles County
  • Continue List   (14 more) ...
    • Passapatanzy
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Passapatanzy have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Passapatanzy
      • Passapatanzy is located in King George County (VA)
    • Comorn
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Comorn have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Comorn
      • Comorn is located in King George County (VA)
    • Cherry Hill
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cherry Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherry Hill
      • Cherry Hill is located in Prince William County (VA)

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

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

The official website for Charles County: www.charlescounty.org/

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>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.
<4>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 drawn from Point A (ie- Grayton) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Grayton. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 38.4271, Longitude: -77.1997       In this case, the coordinates for Grayton have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<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 Grayton, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.




 

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