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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 La Plata (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 La Plata. While we don't have information that is specific to any given person or family, we intend to expand our understanding about where and how people lived.

Neighboring Counties ...

When searching for family records, we have frequently made the mistake of not checking the neighboring counties.

For example, we have great-grandparents who lived in the northwest corner of their home county. During their lives, most hospitals and doctors were in the next county to the west. Almost all of the nearby churches and cemeteries were in the county to the north.

So when searching for records, we had our best success by looking in neighboring counties instead of the county in which they lived:  their home county contained property and probate records; the county to the west contained birth and death records; the county to the north contained their burial records. If we hadn't included the neighboring counties, we would have missed many valuable sources of information.

If you're in a similar situation, we hope that the following information helps.

La Plata is located in Charles County and is the County Seat.

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 La Plata. For each of these counties, we show a sample of those communities that are closest to La Plata:

  • Charles County     (The home county of La Plata)
    • The following are listed by their distance from La Plata, with the one closest to La Plata listed first.
    • Lyons Corner
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Port Tobacco Village
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • 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
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • 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>
    • White Plains Village
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for White Plains Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for White Plains Village
      • White Plains Village is located in Charles County
    • Port Tobacco Riviera
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • White Plains
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Pomfret
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pomfret have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pomfret
      • Pomfret is located in Charles County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Pomfret <2>
    • Bel Alton
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • 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>
    • McConchie
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for McConchie. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McConchie
      • McConchie is located in Charles County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to McConchie
      • From La Plata to McConchie
    • Bennsville
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bennsville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bennsville
      • Bennsville is located in Charles County
    • Saint Charles
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saint Charles have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saint Charles
      • Saint Charles is located in Charles County
    • Faulkner
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
  • Anne Arundel County
    • The following are listed by their distance from La Plata, with the one closest to La Plata listed first.
    • Pindell
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Pindell. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pindell
      • Pindell is located in Anne Arundel County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Pindell
      • From La Plata to Pindell
    • Jewell
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Jewell. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jewell
      • Jewell is located in Anne Arundel County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Jewell
      • From La Plata to Jewell
    • Friendship
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Friendship have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Friendship
      • Friendship is located in Anne Arundel County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Friendship <2>
    • Tracys Landing
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Baywalker Village
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Baywalker Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Baywalker Village
      • Baywalker Village is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Fairhaven
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Fairhaven. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairhaven
      • Fairhaven is located in Anne Arundel County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Fairhaven
      • From La Plata to Fairhaven
    • Greenock
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Greenock. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenock
      • Greenock is located in Anne Arundel County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Greenock
      • From La Plata to Greenock
    • Deale
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Deale have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Deale
      • Deale is located in Anne Arundel County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Deale <2>
    • Lothian
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lothian have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lothian
      • Lothian is located in Anne Arundel County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lothian <2>
    • Churchton
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Harwood
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harwood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harwood
      • Harwood is located in Anne Arundel County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Harwood <2>
    • West River
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast)
  • Calvert County
    • The following are listed by their distance from La Plata, with the one closest to La Plata listed first.
    • Abington Shores
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)
    • Buena Vista
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)
    • Lower Marlboro Towne
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lower Marlboro Towne have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lower Marlboro Towne
      • Lower Marlboro Towne is located in Calvert County
    • Adelina
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the east)
    • Barstow
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the east)
    • Bowens
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the east)
    • Academy Hill
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)
    • Huntingtown Town Center
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Huntingtown Town Center have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Huntingtown Town Center
      • Huntingtown Town Center is located in Calvert County
    • Huntingtown
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the east)
    • Battle ‑ Historic
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Battle have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Battle
      • Battle is located in Calvert County
    • Calvert Towne
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Calvert Towne have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Calvert Towne
      • Calvert Towne is located in Calvert County
    • Apple Greene
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast)
  • Montgomery County
    • The following are listed by their distance from La Plata, with the one closest to La Plata listed first.
    • Brookmont
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brookmont have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brookmont
      • Brookmont is located in Montgomery County
    • Chevy Chase Village
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chevy Chase Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> 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
    • Somerset
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Somerset have been provided by the GNIS.<1> 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
  • Prince George's County
    • The following are listed by their distance from La Plata, with the one closest to La Plata listed first.
    • Accokeek
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
      • 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>
    • Piscataway ‑ Historic
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Piscataway. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Piscataway
      • Piscataway is located in Prince George's County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Piscataway
      • From La Plata to Piscataway
    • Fort Washington
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
    • Blandford Village
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
      • 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
    • Thrift
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Thrift. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Thrift
      • Thrift is located in Prince George's County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Thrift
      • From La Plata to Thrift
    • Brandywine
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Cedarville
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Cedarville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedarville
      • Cedarville is located in Prince George's County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Cedarville
      • From La Plata to Cedarville
    • Horsehead
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Horsehead. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Horsehead
      • Horsehead is located in Prince George's County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Horsehead
      • From La Plata to Horsehead
    • Orme
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
    • The Village
      (13 miles [20.9 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
    • Aquasco
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
      • 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
    • Cedarhaven
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
  • Saint Mary's County
    • The following are listed by their distance from La Plata, with the one closest to La Plata listed first.
    • Charlotte Hall
      (11 miles [17.7 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>
    • Budds Creek
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Budds Creek. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Budds Creek
      • Budds Creek is located in Saint Mary's County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Budds Creek
      • From La Plata to Budds Creek
    • Mechanicsville
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
      • 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>
    • Chaptico
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
      • 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>
    • Golden Beach
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Golden Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Golden Beach
      • Golden Beach is located in Saint Mary's County
    • Helen
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
      • 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
    • Hurry
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Morganza
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)
    • Blakistone
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Blakistone have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blakistone
      • Blakistone is located in Saint Mary's County
    • Bushwood
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)
      • 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>
    • Clements
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)
      • 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>
    • Loveville
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Loveville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Loveville
      • Loveville is located in Saint Mary's County
  • Alexandria City (VA)
    • The following are listed by their distance from La Plata, with the one closest to La Plata listed first.
    • Alexandria
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)
    • Chinquapin Village
      (20 miles [32.2 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
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the north)
    • Warwick Village
      (21 miles [33.8 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)
    • The following are listed by their distance from La Plata, with the one closest to La Plata listed first.
    • Arlington Village
      (23 miles [37 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)
    • Buckingham
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the north)
    • Arlington
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the north)
    • Brandon Village
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brandon Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brandon Village
      • Brandon Village is located in Arlington County (VA)
    • Colonial Village
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Colonial Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Colonial Village
      • Colonial Village is located in Arlington County (VA)
    • Cherrydale
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
    • Garden City
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Garden City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Garden City
      • Garden City is located in Arlington County (VA)
    • Lyon Village
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lyon Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lyon Village
      • Lyon Village is located in Arlington County (VA)
    • Riverwood
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
    • Williamsburg Village
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Williamsburg Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Williamsburg Village
      • Williamsburg Village is located in Arlington County (VA)
  • Caroline County (VA)
  • Essex County (VA)
  • Fairfax City (VA)
  • Fairfax County (VA)
    • The following are listed by their distance from La Plata, with the one closest to La Plata listed first.
    • Fort Hunt
      (14 miles [22.5 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)
    • Mount Vernon
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
    • Hybla Valley
      (16 miles [25.7 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)
    • Groveton
      (17 miles [27.4 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)
    • Pohick
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Belle Haven
      (18 miles [29 km] to the north)
    • Huntington
      (18 miles [29 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Huntington have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Huntington
      • Huntington is located in Fairfax County (VA)
    • Penn Daw Village
      (18 miles [29 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Penn Daw Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> 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)
    • Lorton
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)
      • 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>
    • Newington
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)
      • 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>
    • Occoquan
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)
    • Burgundy Village
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Burgundy Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burgundy Village
      • Burgundy Village is located in Fairfax County (VA)
  • Falls Church City (VA)
    • The following are listed by their distance from La Plata, with the one closest to La Plata listed first.
    • Falls Church
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Offutt Village
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Offutt Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> 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
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest)
  • Fredericksburg City (VA)
  • King George County (VA)
    • The following are listed by their distance from La Plata, with the one closest to La Plata listed first.
    • Hooes
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Hooes. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hooes
      • Hooes is located in King George County (VA)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Hooes
      • From La Plata to Hooes
    • Dahlgren
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
      • 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>
    • Hampstead
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Hampstead. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hampstead
      • Hampstead is located in King George County (VA)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Hampstead
      • From La Plata to Hampstead
    • Somerset Beach
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)
      • 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)
    • Alden
      (18 miles [29 km] to the south)
    • Ninde
      (18 miles [29 km] to the south)
    • Ambar
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southwest)
    • Weedonville
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Weedonville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Weedonville
      • Weedonville is located in King George County (VA)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Weedonville
      • From La Plata to Weedonville
    • Edgehill
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Edgehill. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edgehill
      • Edgehill is located in King George County (VA)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Edgehill
      • From La Plata to Edgehill
    • Fairview Beach
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest)
      • 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)
    • Arnolds Corner
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest)
    • King George
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest)
  • Manassas City (VA)
  • Prince William County (VA)
    • The following are listed by their distance from La Plata, with the one closest to La Plata listed first.
    • Quantico
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
      • 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>
    • Marumsco Village
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
      • 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
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Chamberlain Village
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)
      • 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)
    • Georgetown Village
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)
      • 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)
    • Agnewville
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)
    • Dale City
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)
      • 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>
    • Dumfries
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)
    • Triangle
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)
      • 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>
    • Lake Ridge
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Ridge
      • Lake Ridge is located in Prince William County (VA)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lake Ridge <2>
    • Montclair
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the west)
      • 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>
    • Minnieville
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Minnieville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Minnieville
      • Minnieville is located in Prince William County (VA)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Minnieville
      • From La Plata to Minnieville
  • Stafford County (VA)
    • The following are listed by their distance from La Plata, with the one closest to La Plata listed first.
    • Willamsburg on the Potomac
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Loy Landing
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Widewater Village at Stafford
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the west)
      • 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)
    • Aquia Harbour
      (22 miles [35.4 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)
    • Aquia
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Aquia. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Aquia
      • Aquia is located in Stafford County (VA)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Aquia
      • From La Plata to Aquia
    • Woodlanding Village
      (24 miles [38.6 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)
    • Canterbury Village
      (24 miles [38.6 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
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the west)
    • King James Village
      (25 miles [40.2 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
      (25 miles [40.2 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)
    • North Potomac
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Falmouth Village
      (28 miles [45.1 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)
  • Westmoreland County (VA)
    • The following are listed by their distance from La Plata, with the one closest to La Plata listed first.
    • Colonial Beach
      (18 miles [29 km] to the south)
    • Maple Grove
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Maple Grove. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maple Grove
      • Maple Grove is located in Westmoreland County (VA)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Maple Grove
      • From La Plata to Maple Grove
    • Monroe Hall
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the south)
    • Nash Town
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the south)
      • 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
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the south)
    • Potomac Mills
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the south)
    • Baynesville
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Baynesville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Baynesville
      • Baynesville is located in Westmoreland County (VA)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Baynesville
      • From La Plata to Baynesville
    • Bryant Town
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the south)
      • 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)
    • Leedstown
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Leedstown. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leedstown
      • Leedstown is located in Westmoreland County (VA)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Leedstown
      • From La Plata to Leedstown
    • Chiltons
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Chiltons. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chiltons
      • Chiltons is located in Westmoreland County (VA)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Chiltons
      • From La Plata to Chiltons

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

Cemeteries Near La Plata ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of La Plata.

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

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

  • Sacred Heart Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sacred Heart Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sacred Heart Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Mt. Rest Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Rest Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Rest Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Port Tabacco Baptist Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
  • Mt. Carmel Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Carmel Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Carmel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • St. Catherine of Alexandria Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
  • St. Katherines Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Katherines Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Katherines Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • St. Josephs Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Josephs Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Josephs Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • St. Ignatius Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Ignatius Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Ignatius Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • St. Pauls Piney Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Pauls Piney Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Pauls Piney Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • St. Mary Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Mary Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Mary Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • St. Marys Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Marys Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Marys Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Waldorf Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Waldorf Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Waldorf Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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    • St. Johns Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Johns Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Johns Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Smith Chapel Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Smith Chapel Cemetery
      • 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.
    • Zion Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Zion Cemetery
      • 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.

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 La Plata had a population of 100 people in 1895 with a post office and railroad service. In 2020, La Plata had a population of 9,800 people.

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

  • Springhill
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Springhill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Springhill
    • Springhill is located in Charles County
  • Port Tobacco
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • 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>
  • McConchie
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for McConchie. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McConchie
    • McConchie is located in Charles County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to McConchie
    • From La Plata to McConchie
  • Bel Alton
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • 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>
  • White Plains
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
  • Pomfret
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pomfret have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pomfret
    • Pomfret is located in Charles County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Pomfret <2>
  • Dentsville
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dentsville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dentsville
    • Dentsville is located in Charles County
  • Faulkner
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
  • Bryantown
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
  • Pomonkey
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
  • Hill Top
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
    • 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
  • Allens Fresh
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Allens Fresh have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Allens Fresh
    • Allens Fresh is located in Charles County
  • Continue List   (14 more) ...
    • Newport
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Newport have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Newport
      • Newport is located in Charles County
    • Pisgah
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
      • 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
    • Accokeek
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
      • 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>

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

Newspapers Published in the Vicinity of La Plata ...

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 11 newspapers that have been published in the area around La Plata.

We have organized these newspapers into two lists:

  • A Local Newspaper List - focusing on the papers published in the immediate area of La Plata. There are actually two parts to this list - papers printed in the immediate area of La Plata and those printed in the larger area surrounding La Plata.
  • An Extended Newspaper List - a longer list, sorted by paper name and containing those papers published within 7 miles [11.3 km]<6> of La Plata.

Websites to Help With Your Genealogy Research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we like to start with 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 La Plata:

The official website for La Plata: www.townoflaplata.org/

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

The official website for State of Maryland: https://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>The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.
<5>We use the term 'Historic' broadly and it generally means that the community no longer exists. However, it can also mean that the community might still exist, but was significantly larger or had a more 'official' existence in the past than it does now. Unfortunately our sources of data have proven to be unreliable. If you can provide us with more specific information about La Plata, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.
<6>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- La Plata) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in La Plata. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 38.5294, Longitude: -76.9768    









 

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