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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 Overton (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 Overton. 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.

Overton is located in Kent 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 Kent County: Kent (DE), New Castle (DE), Cecil & Queen Anne's.

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

  • Kent County     (The home county of Overton)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Overton, with the one closest to Overton listed first.
    • Cliffs City
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cliffs City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cliffs City
      • Cliffs City is located in Kent County
    • Rock Hall
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rock Hall have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rock Hall
      • Rock Hall is located in Kent County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,255 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Rock Hall <2>
    • Edesville
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Edesville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edesville
      • Edesville is located in Kent County
    • Old Town
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Old Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Old Town
      • Old Town is located in Kent County
    • Pomona
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pomona
      • Pomona is located in Kent County
    • Chestertown
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Mile Tree Village
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mile Tree Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mile Tree Village
      • Mile Tree Village is located in Kent County
    • Morganec Village
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Morganec Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Morganec Village
      • Morganec Village is located in Kent County
    • Worton
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Worton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Worton
      • Worton is located in Kent County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Worton <2>
    • Lynch
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lynch
      • Lynch is located in Kent County
    • Coleman
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Coleman have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coleman
      • Coleman is located in Kent County
    • Kennedyville
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kennedyville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kennedyville
      • Kennedyville is located in Kent County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Kennedyville <2>
  • Anne Arundel County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Overton, with the one closest to Overton listed first.
    • Gibson Island
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gibson Island have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gibson Island
      • Gibson Island is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Yorktown
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Yorktown
      • Yorktown is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Cape Saint Claire
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cape Saint Claire have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cape Saint Claire
      • Cape Saint Claire is located in Anne Arundel County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cape Saint Claire <2>
    • Dorado Village
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dorado Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dorado Village
      • Dorado Village is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Bellerive Village
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bellerive Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bellerive Village
      • Bellerive Village is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Lynwood Village
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lynwood Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lynwood Village
      • Lynwood Village is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Highland Beach
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Highland Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Highland Beach
      • Highland Beach is located in Anne Arundel County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 111 people
    • Annapolis
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
    • Arnold
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Arnold have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arnold
      • Arnold is located in Anne Arundel County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Arnold <2>
    • Kimberly Woods Village
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kimberly Woods Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kimberly Woods Village
      • Kimberly Woods Village is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Lake Shore
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake Shore have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Shore
      • Lake Shore is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Watergate Village
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Watergate Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Watergate Village
      • Watergate Village is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Baltimore City
    • The following are listed by their distance from Overton, with the one closest to Overton listed first.
    • Curtis Bay
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Curtis Bay have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Curtis Bay
      • Curtis Bay is located in Baltimore City
    • Brooklyn
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brooklyn have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brooklyn
      • Brooklyn is located in Baltimore City
    • Old Town
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Old Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Old Town
      • Old Town is located in Baltimore City
    • Baltimore
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)
    • Charles Village
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Charles Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Charles Village
      • Charles Village is located in Baltimore City
    • Violetville
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Violetville
      • Violetville is located in Baltimore City
    • Waverly
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Waverly
      • Waverly is located in Baltimore City
    • Beechfield
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Beechfield have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beechfield
      • Beechfield is located in Baltimore City
    • Hampden
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hampden have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hampden
      • Hampden is located in Baltimore City
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hampden <2>
    • Oaklee Village
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oaklee Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oaklee Village
      • Oaklee Village is located in Baltimore City
  • Baltimore County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Overton, with the one closest to Overton listed first.
    • Fort Howard
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fort Howard have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fort Howard
      • Fort Howard is located in Baltimore County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Fort Howard <2>
    • Edgemere
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Edgemere have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edgemere
      • Edgemere is located in Baltimore County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Edgemere <2>
    • Lynch Point
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lynch Point
      • Lynch Point is located in Baltimore County
    • Sparrows Point
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sparrows Point have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sparrows Point
      • Sparrows Point is located in Baltimore County
    • North Point Village
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for North Point Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Point Village
      • North Point Village is located in Baltimore County
    • Dundalk
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dundalk have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dundalk
      • Dundalk is located in Baltimore County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Dundalk <2>
    • Hartland Village
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hartland Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hartland Village
      • Hartland Village is located in Baltimore County
    • Biscayne Bay Village
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Biscayne Bay Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Biscayne Bay Village
      • Biscayne Bay Village is located in Baltimore County
    • Bowleys Quarters
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bowleys Quarters have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bowleys Quarters
      • Bowleys Quarters is located in Baltimore County
    • Dundee Village
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dundee Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dundee Village
      • Dundee Village is located in Baltimore County
    • Essex
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Essex have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Essex
      • Essex is located in Baltimore County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Essex <2>
    • Marine Oak Village
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marine Oak Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marine Oak Village
      • Marine Oak Village is located in Baltimore County
  • Calvert County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Overton, with the one closest to Overton listed first.
    • North Beach
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for North Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Beach
      • North Beach is located in Calvert County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,054 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for North Beach <2>
    • Chaney
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chaney
      • Chaney is located in Calvert County
    • Chesapeake Beach
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chesapeake Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chesapeake Beach
      • Chesapeake Beach is located in Calvert County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 6,066 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Chesapeake Beach <2>
    • Owings Town Center
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Owings Town Center have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Owings Town Center
      • Owings Town Center is located in Calvert County
    • Owings
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Owings have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Owings
      • Owings is located in Calvert County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Owings <2>
    • Summer City
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Summer City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Summer City
      • Summer City is located in Calvert County
  • Caroline County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Overton, with the one closest to Overton listed first.
    • Hillsboro
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hillsboro have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hillsboro
      • Hillsboro is located in Caroline County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 156 people
    • Bridgetown
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bridgetown
      • Bridgetown is located in Caroline County
    • Thomas Town
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Thomas Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Thomas Town
      • Thomas Town is located in Caroline County
    • Ridgely
      (18 miles [29 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ridgely have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ridgely
      • Ridgely is located in Caroline County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,655 people
    • Griffin
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Griffin have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Griffin
      • Griffin is located in Caroline County
    • Hollingsworth Circle
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hollingsworth Circle
      • Hollingsworth Circle is located in Caroline County
      • Hollingsworth Circle has also been known as:
      • Hollingsworth Crossroads
    • Maple Village
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maple Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maple Village
      • Maple Village is located in Caroline County
    • Tuckahoe Springs
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tuckahoe Springs
      • Tuckahoe Springs is located in Caroline County
    • Goldsboro
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Goldsboro
      • Goldsboro is located in Caroline County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 233 people
    • Greensboro
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the east)
    • Oil City
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oil City
      • Oil City is located in Caroline County
    • Denton
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Denton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Denton
      • Denton is located in Caroline County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 4,538 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Denton <2>
  • Cecil County
    • Earleville
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Earleville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Earleville
      • Earleville is located in Cecil County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Earleville <2>
  • Dorchester County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Overton, with the one closest to Overton listed first.
    • Hills Point
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hills Point have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hills Point
      • Hills Point is located in Dorchester County
    • James
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for James have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for James
      • James is located in Dorchester County
    • Lloyds
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lloyds
      • Lloyds is located in Dorchester County
  • Harford County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Overton, with the one closest to Overton listed first.
    • Edgewater Village
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Edgewater Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edgewater Village
      • Edgewater Village is located in Harford County
    • Edgewood
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Edgewood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edgewood
      • Edgewood is located in Harford County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Edgewood <2>
    • Michaelsville
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Michaelsville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Michaelsville
      • Michaelsville is located in Harford County
    • Joppa
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Joppa have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Joppa
      • Joppa is located in Harford County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Joppa <2>
    • Abingdon
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Abingdon have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Abingdon
      • Abingdon is located in Harford County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Abingdon <2>
    • Van Bibber
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Van Bibber have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Van Bibber
      • Van Bibber is located in Harford County
    • Belcamp
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Belcamp have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Belcamp
      • Belcamp is located in Harford County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Belcamp <2>
    • Joppatowne
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Joppatowne have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Joppatowne
      • Joppatowne is located in Harford County
    • Perryman
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Perryman have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Perryman
      • Perryman is located in Harford County
    • Riverside Village of Church Creek
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Riverside Village of Church Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riverside Village of Church Creek
      • Riverside Village of Church Creek is located in Harford County
    • Riverside
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the north)
      • 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 Harford County
  • Howard County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Overton, with the one closest to Overton listed first.
    • Elkridge
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elkridge have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elkridge
      • Elkridge is located in Howard County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Elkridge <2>
    • Lawyers Hill
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lawyers Hill
      • Lawyers Hill is located in Howard County
  • Prince George's County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Overton, with the one closest to Overton listed first.
    • Bowie
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bowie
      • Bowie is located in Prince George's County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 58,212 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bowie <2>
    • Pin Oak Village
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pin Oak Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pin Oak Village
      • Pin Oak Village is located in Prince George's County
  • Queen Anne's County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Overton, with the one closest to Overton listed first.
    • Kent Narrows
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kent Narrows have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kent Narrows
      • Kent Narrows is located in Queen Anne's County
    • Queenstown
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Queenstown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Queenstown
      • Queenstown is located in Queen Anne's County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 701 people
    • Grasonville
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grasonville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grasonville
      • Grasonville is located in Queen Anne's County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Grasonville <2>
    • Cheslou Village
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cheslou Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cheslou Village
      • Cheslou Village is located in Queen Anne's County
    • Chester
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chester have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chester
      • Chester is located in Queen Anne's County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Chester <2>
    • Bloomingdale
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bloomingdale have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bloomingdale
      • Bloomingdale is located in Queen Anne's County
    • Stevensville
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stevensville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stevensville
      • Stevensville is located in Queen Anne's County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Stevensville <2>
    • Centreville
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
    • Indian Town
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Town
      • Indian Town is located in Queen Anne's County
    • Bay City
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bay City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bay City
      • Bay City is located in Queen Anne's County
    • Willoughby
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Willoughby have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willoughby
      • Willoughby is located in Queen Anne's County
    • Ruthsburg
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ruthsburg have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ruthsburg
      • Ruthsburg is located in Queen Anne's County
  • Talbot County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Overton, with the one closest to Overton listed first.
    • Wye Mills
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Skipton
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Skipton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Skipton
      • Skipton is located in Talbot County
    • Claiborne
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Claiborne have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Claiborne
      • Claiborne is located in Talbot County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Claiborne <2>
    • Tunis Mills
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tunis Mills
      • Tunis Mills is located in Talbot County
    • Tunis
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tunis
      • Tunis is located in Talbot County
    • Leeds Landing
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leeds Landing
      • Leeds Landing is located in Talbot County
    • McDaniel
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for McDaniel have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McDaniel
      • McDaniel is located in Talbot County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for McDaniel <2>
    • Cordova
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Tappers Corner
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tappers Corner
      • Tappers Corner is located in Talbot County
    • Woodland
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodland
      • Woodland is located in Talbot County
    • Saint Michaels
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
    • Wittman
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
  • Kent County (DE)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Overton, with the one closest to Overton listed first.
    • Marydel
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the east)
    • Sandtown
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandtown
      • Sandtown is located in Kent County (DE)
    • Whiteleysburg
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Whiteleysburg have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whiteleysburg
      • Whiteleysburg is located in Kent County (DE)
    • Hartly
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hartly have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hartly
      • Hartly is located in Kent County (DE)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 76 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hartly <2>
    • Brownsville
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brownsville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brownsville
      • Brownsville is located in Kent County (DE)
    • Hickman
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickman
      • Hickman is located in Kent County (DE)

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

Newspapers Published in Overton ...

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 17 newspapers that have been published in the area around Overton.

Although we're unaware of any newspapers that were published in the immediate area of Overton, there are papers which were published within 7 miles [11.3 km]<3>. A list of those papers, sorted by paper name, can be found on the Extended Newspaper List for Overton.

Websites to Help With Your Genealogy Research ...

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

Cemeteries Near Overton ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Overton.

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

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

  • Gouldtown Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gouldtown Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gouldtown Cemetery
  • Wesley Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wesley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wesley Cemetery
  • Union Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Union Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Union Cemetery
  • Kingsley Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Kingsley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Kingsley Cemetery
  • Grasonville Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
  • Grasonville Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Grasonville Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Grasonville Cemetery
  • Bryans Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bryans Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bryans Cemetery
  • St. Peters Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Peters Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Peters Cemetery
  • Christ Church Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Christ Church Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Christ Church Cemetery
  • Stevensville Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
  • Perrys Corner Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Perrys Corner Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Perrys Corner Cemetery
  • John Wesley Church Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the John Wesley Church Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the John Wesley Church Cemetery
  • Continue List   (338 more) ...
    • Wye of Carmichael Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wye of Carmichael Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wye of Carmichael Cemetery
    • Chesterfield Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Chesterfield Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Chesterfield Cemetery
    • Wesley Chapel Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wesley Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wesley 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, Overton had a post office and no railroad service.

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

  • Queenstown
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Queenstown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Queenstown
    • Queenstown is located in Queen Anne's County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 701 people
  • Chester
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chester have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chester
    • Chester is located in Queen Anne's County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Chester <2>
  • Crosby
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crosby have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crosby
    • Crosby is located in Kent County
  • Guys
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Guys have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Guys
    • Guys is located in Queen Anne's County
  • Rock Hall
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rock Hall have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rock Hall
    • Rock Hall is located in Kent County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,255 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Rock Hall <2>
  • Carmichael
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Carmichael have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carmichael
    • Carmichael is located in Queen Anne's County
  • Centreville
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
  • Edesville
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Edesville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edesville
    • Edesville is located in Kent County
  • Wye Mills
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
  • Pomona
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pomona
    • Pomona is located in Kent County
  • Mattapex
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mattapex have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mattapex
    • Mattapex is located in Queen Anne's County
  • Starr
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Starr have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Starr
    • Starr is located in Queen Anne's County
  • Continue List   (17 more) ...
    • Carville
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Carville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carville
      • Carville is located in Queen Anne's County
    • Skipton
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Skipton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Skipton
      • Skipton is located in Talbot County
    • Willoughby
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Willoughby have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willoughby
      • Willoughby is located in Queen Anne's County

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

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

The official website for Kent County: www.kentcounty.com/

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>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Overton) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Overton. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.0329, Longitude: -76.2100       In this case, the coordinates for Overton have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<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 Overton, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.




 

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