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Introduction ...

We have a couple of goals for our Gazetteer:

  • That it be a tool which helps us with planning our trips.
  • We're trying to shape our Gazetteer as a tool to help us understand the community in which our ancestors lived, the community that was part of their daily lives.
  • On our trips, we try to visit those places where our ancestors left their footprints.

By learning about Serenity Woods (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 Serenity Woods. 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 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.

Serenity Woods is located in Charles County.

To see how the shape of Maryland's counties have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.

The following counties adjoin and form the boundaries of Charles County: Calvert, Prince George's, Saint Mary's, Fairfax (VA), King George (VA), Prince William (VA), Stafford (VA) & Westmoreland (VA).

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

  • Charles County     (The home county of Serenity Woods)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Serenity Woods, with the one closest to Serenity Woods listed first.
    • Independence Village
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Independence Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Independence Village
      • Independence Village is located in Charles County
    • Bryantown
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Hughesville
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hughesville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hughesville
      • Hughesville is located in Charles County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hughesville <2>
    • Huntington Townhouses
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Huntington Townhouses have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Huntington Townhouses
      • Huntington Townhouses is located in Charles County
    • White Plains Village
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
      • 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
    • La Plata
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Benedict
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Benedict have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Benedict
      • Benedict is located in Charles County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Benedict <2>
    • Lyons Corner
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lyons Corner
      • Lyons Corner is located in Charles County
    • Saint Charles
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
      • 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
    • White Plains
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Faulkner
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Faulkner have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Faulkner
      • Faulkner is located in Charles County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Faulkner <2>
    • Bel Alton
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
      • 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>
  • Anne Arundel County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Serenity Woods, with the one closest to Serenity Woods listed first.
    • Friendship
      (20 miles [32.2 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>
    • Jewell
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jewell have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jewell
      • Jewell is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Baywalker Village
      (23 miles [37 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
    • Tracys Landing
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northeast)
    • Deale
      (24 miles [38.6 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
      (25 miles [40.2 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
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Harwood
      (27 miles [43.5 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
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West River
      • West River is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Galesville
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
    • Shady Side
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Idlewilde
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Idlewilde
      • Idlewilde is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Calvert County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Serenity Woods, with the one closest to Serenity Woods listed first.
    • Abington Shores
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Abington Shores
      • Abington Shores is located in Calvert County
    • Adelina
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Adelina
      • Adelina is located in Calvert County
    • Bowens
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bowens
      • Bowens is located in Calvert County
    • Barstow
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Barstow
      • Barstow is located in Calvert County
    • Prince Frederick
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
    • Calvert Towne
      (14 miles [22.5 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
    • Central Village
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Central Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Central Village
      • Central Village is located in Calvert County
    • Academy Hill
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Academy Hill
      • Academy Hill is located in Calvert County
    • Huntingtown Town Center
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
      • 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
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Lower Marlboro Towne
      (14 miles [22.5 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
    • Mutual Consent
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mutual Consent
      • Mutual Consent is located in Calvert County
  • Dorchester County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Serenity Woods, with the one closest to Serenity Woods listed first.
    • Taylors Island
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Taylors Island have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Taylors Island
      • Taylors Island is located in Dorchester County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Taylors Island <2>
    • Thomas
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Thomas have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Thomas
      • Thomas is located in Dorchester County
  • Prince George's County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Serenity Woods, with the one closest to Serenity Woods listed first.
    • Aquasco
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Aquasco have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Aquasco
      • Aquasco is located in Prince George's County
    • Cedarhaven
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedarhaven
      • Cedarhaven is located in Prince George's County
    • Eagle Harbor
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eagle Harbor have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eagle Harbor
      • Eagle Harbor is located in Prince George's County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 69 people
    • Horsehead
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Horsehead have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Horsehead
      • Horsehead is located in Prince George's County
    • Orme
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Orme
      • Orme is located in Prince George's County
    • Westwood
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Westwood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Westwood
      • Westwood is located in Prince George's County
    • Brandywine
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
    • The Village
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
      • 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
    • Blandford Village
      (14 miles [22.5 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
    • North Keys
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for North Keys have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Keys
      • North Keys is located in Prince George's County
    • Cheltenham
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cheltenham have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cheltenham
      • Cheltenham is located in Prince George's County
    • Accokeek
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
      • 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>
  • Saint Mary's County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Serenity Woods, with the one closest to Serenity Woods listed first.
    • Charlotte Hall
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • 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>
    • Mechanicsville
      (6 miles [9.7 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>
    • Budds Creek
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Budds Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Budds Creek
      • Budds Creek is located in Saint Mary's County
    • Golden Beach
      (8 miles [12.9 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
    • Chaptico
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
      • 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>
    • Helen
      (10 miles [16.1 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
    • Morganza
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Morganza
      • Morganza is located in Saint Mary's County
    • Hurry
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hurry
      • Hurry is located in Saint Mary's County
    • Summerseat Village
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Summerseat Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Summerseat Village
      • Summerseat Village is located in Saint Mary's County
    • Clements
      (13 miles [20.9 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
      (13 miles [20.9 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
    • Bushwood
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
      • 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>
  • Talbot County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Serenity Woods, with the one closest to Serenity Woods listed first.
    • Tilghman Island
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tilghman Island have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tilghman Island
      • Tilghman Island is located in Talbot County
    • Tilghman
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tilghman have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tilghman
      • Tilghman is located in Talbot County
  • Alexandria City (VA)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Serenity Woods, with the one closest to Serenity Woods listed first.
    • Alexandria
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northwest)
    • Chinquapin Village
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest)
      • 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
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oakcrest
      • Oakcrest is located in Alexandria City (VA)
    • Warwick Village
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest)
      • 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 Serenity Woods, with the one closest to Serenity Woods listed first.
    • Arlington Village
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest)
      • 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)
    • Arlington
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arlington
      • Arlington is located in Arlington County (VA)
      • Population from the 2010 Census: 207,627 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Arlington <2>
    • Brandon Village
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest)
      • 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)
    • Buckingham
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buckingham
      • Buckingham is located in Arlington County (VA)
    • Colonial Village
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest)
      • 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
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherrydale
      • Cherrydale is located in Arlington County (VA)
    • Lyon Village
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest)
      • 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
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riverwood
      • Riverwood is located in Arlington County (VA)
  • Caroline County (VA)
    • Port Royal
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest)
  • Essex County (VA)
    • Layton
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Layton
      • Layton is located in Essex County (VA)
  • Fairfax County (VA)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Serenity Woods, with the one closest to Serenity Woods listed first.
    • Fort Hunt
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fort Hunt have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fort Hunt
      • Fort Hunt is located in Fairfax County (VA)
    • Hybla Valley
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest)
      • 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)
    • Mount Vernon
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Belle Haven
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Belle Haven
      • Belle Haven is located in Fairfax County (VA)
    • Groveton
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest)
      • 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)
    • Huntington
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northwest)
      • 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
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northwest)
      • 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)
    • Pohick
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pohick
      • Pohick is located in Fairfax County (VA)
    • Burgundy Village
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest)
      • 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)
    • Newington
      (24 miles [38.6 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>
    • Rose Hill
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rose Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rose Hill
      • Rose Hill is located in Fairfax County (VA)
    • Franconia
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Franconia have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Franconia
      • Franconia is located in Fairfax County (VA)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Franconia <2>
  • King George County (VA)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Serenity Woods, with the one closest to Serenity Woods listed first.
    • Hooes
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hooes have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hooes
      • Hooes is located in King George County (VA)
    • Dahlgren
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)
      • 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>
    • Ninde
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ninde
      • Ninde is located in King George County (VA)
    • Alden
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alden
      • Alden is located in King George County (VA)
    • Hampstead
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hampstead have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hampstead
      • Hampstead is located in King George County (VA)
    • Somerset Beach
      (21 miles [33.8 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)
    • Ambar
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ambar
      • Ambar is located in King George County (VA)
    • Weedonville
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Weedonville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Weedonville
      • Weedonville is located in King George County (VA)
    • Shiloh
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shiloh
      • Shiloh is located in King George County (VA)
    • Arnolds Corner
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arnolds Corner
      • Arnolds Corner is located in King George County (VA)
    • Fairview Beach
      (25 miles [40.2 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)
    • Port Conway
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Port Conway
      • Port Conway is located in King George County (VA)
  • Prince William County (VA)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Serenity Woods, with the one closest to Serenity Woods listed first.
    • Woodbridge
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest)
    • Chamberlain Village
      (24 miles [38.6 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)
    • Quantico
      (24 miles [38.6 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
      (25 miles [40.2 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)
    • Georgetown Village
      (25 miles [40.2 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
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Agnewville
      • Agnewville is located in Prince William County (VA)
    • Dumfries
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dumfries
      • Dumfries is located in Prince William County (VA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 6,106 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Dumfries <2>
    • Triangle
      (26 miles [41.8 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
      (27 miles [43.5 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>
    • Dale City
      (27 miles [43.5 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>
    • Montclair
      (27 miles [43.5 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>
    • Joplin
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Joplin
      • Joplin is located in Prince William County (VA)
  • Stafford County (VA)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Serenity Woods, with the one closest to Serenity Woods listed first.
    • Willamsburg on the Potomac
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the west)
    • Loy Landing
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Loy Landing
      • Loy Landing is located in Stafford County (VA)
    • Woodlanding Village
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodlanding Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodlanding Village
      • Woodlanding Village is located in Stafford County (VA)
    • Aquia Harbour
      (29 miles [46.7 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)
    • Widewater Village at Stafford
      (29 miles [46.7 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)
    • Canterbury Village
      (30 miles [48.3 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)
  • Westmoreland County (VA)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Serenity Woods, with the one closest to Serenity Woods listed first.
    • Colonial Beach
      (18 miles [29 km] to the south)
    • Maple Grove
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maple Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maple Grove
      • Maple Grove is located in Westmoreland County (VA)
    • Monroe Hall
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Monroe Hall
      • Monroe Hall is located in Westmoreland County (VA)
    • Oak Grove
      (23 miles [37 km] to the south)
    • Baynesville
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Baynesville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Baynesville
      • Baynesville is located in Westmoreland County (VA)
    • Bryant Town
      (24 miles [38.6 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)
    • 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)
    • Potomac Mills
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Potomac Mills have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Potomac Mills
      • Potomac Mills is located in Westmoreland County (VA)
    • Leedstown
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Leedstown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leedstown
      • Leedstown is located in Westmoreland County (VA)
    • Montross
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Montross
      • Montross is located in Westmoreland County (VA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 392 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Montross <2>
    • Machodoc
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Machodoc
      • Machodoc is located in Westmoreland County (VA)

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

Newspapers Published in Serenity Woods ...

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 8 newspapers that have been published in the area around Serenity Woods.

Although we're unaware of any newspapers that were published in the immediate area of Serenity Woods, 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 Serenity Woods.

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 professional and volunteer websites offer the information directly or else point to where you can find it. Their information is open to everyone.

To help you get started, the following links will take you to the pages that are relevant to Serenity Woods:

Cemeteries Near Serenity Woods ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Serenity Woods.

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

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

  • St. Marys Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • 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.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Marys Cemetery
  • Trinity Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Trinity Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Trinity Cemetery
  • Old Field Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Field Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Field Cemetery
  • St. Mary Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • 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.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Mary Cemetery
  • All Faith Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the All Faith Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the All Faith Cemetery
  • St. Pauls Piney Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • 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.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Pauls Piney Cemetery
  • Mt. Rest Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
    • 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.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Rest Cemetery
  • Christ Church Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • 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
  • Sacred Heart Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • 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.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sacred Heart Cemetery
  • Trinity Memorial Gardens
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
  • John Wesley Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the John Wesley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the John Wesley Cemetery
  • St. Dominics Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Dominics Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Dominics Cemetery
  • Continue List   (256 more) ...
    • St. Marys Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
      • 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.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Marys Cemetery
    • St. Peters Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
      • 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
    • Waldorf Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
      • 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.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Waldorf 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>

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

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

  • Dentsville
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • 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
  • Bryantown
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
  • Charlotte Hall
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • 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>
  • Hughesville
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hughesville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hughesville
    • Hughesville is located in Charles County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hughesville <2>
  • Newport
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • 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
  • Wicomico
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wicomico have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wicomico
    • Wicomico is located in Charles County
  • Mechanicsville
    (6 miles [9.7 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>
  • Budds Creek
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Budds Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Budds Creek
    • Budds Creek is located in Saint Mary's County
  • La Plata
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
  • Springhill
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • 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
  • Bel Alton
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bel Alton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bel Alton
    • Bel Alton is located in Charles County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bel Alton <2>
  • Faulkner
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Faulkner have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Faulkner
    • Faulkner is located in Charles County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Faulkner <2>
  • Continue List   (14 more) ...
    • Allens Fresh
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
      • 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
    • Benedict
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Benedict have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Benedict
      • Benedict is located in Charles County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Benedict <2>
    • Aquasco
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Aquasco have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Aquasco
      • Aquasco is located in Prince George's County

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

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

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

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

Footnotes ...

<1>The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
<2>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<3>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- Serenity Woods) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Serenity Woods. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 38.5046, Longitude: -76.8402       In this case, the coordinates for Serenity Woods 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 Serenity Woods, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.




 

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