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

Name Variations for Smith Island ...

When searching records, keep in mind that names and their spelling can change over time. Our sources include documents like maps, railroad schedules, Travel, Express and Shipping Guides. Many of these documents date from the 1800's and it's common to find spelling differences.

Although we can't give a definitive list, hopefully the following will give you a feel for the variations that might have occurred.

For example, a typical abbreviation for Smith Island: Smith Is. (in Canada, 'Isld.' is the more common abbreviation.)

If you have information about these names (such as the reason for the change, date of change, the origin of the name), please Contact Us.

Neighboring Counties ...

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

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

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

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

Smith Island is located in Somerset County.

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

The following counties adjoin and form the boundaries of Somerset County: Wicomico, Worcester & Accomack (VA).

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

  • Somerset County     (The home county of Smith Island)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Smith Island, with the one closest to Smith Island listed first.
    • Rhodes Point
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rhodes Point
      • Rhodes Point is located in Somerset County
    • Ewell
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ewell have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ewell
      • Ewell is located in Somerset County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ewell <2>
    • Tylerton
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Crisfield
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Crisfield. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crisfield
      • Crisfield is located in Somerset County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,534 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Crisfield <2>
    • Daugherty Town
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Daugherty Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Daugherty Town
      • Daugherty Town is located in Somerset County
    • Lawsonia
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lawsonia have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lawsonia
      • Lawsonia is located in Somerset County
    • Wenona
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wenona have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wenona
      • Wenona is located in Somerset County
    • Frenchtown - Rumbly
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Frenchtown - Rumbly
      • Frenchtown - Rumbly is located in Somerset County
    • Deal Island
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Deal Island have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Deal Island
      • Deal Island is located in Somerset County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Deal Island <2>
    • Fairmount
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairmount
      • Fairmount is located in Somerset County
    • Annemessix Towne ‑ Historic
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Annemessix Towne have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Annemessix Towne
      • Annemessix Towne is located in Somerset County
    • Chance
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chance have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chance
      • Chance is located in Somerset County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Chance <2>
    • Upper Fairmount
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Upper Fairmount. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Upper Fairmount
      • Upper Fairmount is located in Somerset County
  • Dorchester County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Smith Island, with the one closest to Smith Island listed first.
    • Crocheron
      (18 miles [29 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crocheron have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crocheron
      • Crocheron is located in Dorchester County
    • Bishops Head
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bishops Head
      • Bishops Head is located in Dorchester County
    • Wingate
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wingate have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wingate
      • Wingate is located in Dorchester County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Wingate <2>
    • Elliott
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elliott
      • Elliott is located in Dorchester County
    • Toddville
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Toddville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Toddville
      • Toddville is located in Dorchester County
    • Crapo
      (23 miles [37 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Crapo. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crapo
      • Crapo is located in Dorchester County
    • Lakesville
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Lakesville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lakesville
      • Lakesville is located in Dorchester County
    • Fishing Creek
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Andrews
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Andrews. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Andrews
      • Andrews is located in Dorchester County
    • Golden Hill
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Golden Hill. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Golden Hill
      • Golden Hill is located in Dorchester County
  • Saint Mary's County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Smith Island, with the one closest to Smith Island listed first.
    • Scotland
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Scotland have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Scotland
      • Scotland is located in Saint Mary's County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Scotland <2>
    • Ridge
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ridge
      • Ridge is located in Saint Mary's County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ridge <2>
    • Dameron
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dameron have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dameron
      • Dameron is located in Saint Mary's County
    • Gum Landing
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gum Landing
      • Gum Landing is located in Saint Mary's County
    • Saint Marys City
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Drayden
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Drayden have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Drayden
      • Drayden is located in Saint Mary's County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Drayden <2>
    • Piney Point
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Piney Point have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Piney Point
      • Piney Point is located in Saint Mary's County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Piney Point <2>
    • Great Mills
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Great Mills have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Great Mills
      • Great Mills is located in Saint Mary's County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Great Mills <2>
    • Lexington Park
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Tall Timbers
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tall Timbers have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tall Timbers
      • Tall Timbers is located in Saint Mary's County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Tall Timbers <2>
    • Valley Lee
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Valley Lee have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Valley Lee
      • Valley Lee is located in Saint Mary's County
  • Wicomico County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Smith Island, with the one closest to Smith Island listed first.
    • Nanticoke
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nanticoke
      • Nanticoke is located in Wicomico County
    • Jesterville
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Jesterville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jesterville
      • Jesterville is located in Wicomico County
    • Bivalve
      (23 miles [37 km] to the north)
    • Capitola
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Capitola. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Capitola
      • Capitola is located in Wicomico County
    • Tyaskin
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the north)
    • Green Hill Village
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Hill Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Hill Village
      • Green Hill Village is located in Wicomico County
    • Allen
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Allen. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Allen
      • Allen is located in Wicomico County
    • Twiggs Corner
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Twiggs Corner
      • Twiggs Corner is located in Wicomico County
  • Worcester County
    • Pocomoke City
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pocomoke City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pocomoke City
      • Pocomoke City is located in Worcester County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 4,095 people
      • Former names for Pocomoke City:
      • New Town
      • Stevens Landing
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Pocomoke City <2>
  • Accomack County (VA)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Smith Island, with the one closest to Smith Island listed first.
    • Tangier
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tangier have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tangier
      • Tangier is located in Accomack County (VA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 700 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Tangier <2>
    • Saxis
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saxis have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saxis
      • Saxis is located in Accomack County (VA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 230 people
    • Crockett Town
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crockett Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crockett Town
      • Crockett Town is located in Accomack County (VA)
    • Withams
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Withams
      • Withams is located in Accomack County (VA)
    • Bloxom
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bloxom have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bloxom
      • Bloxom is located in Accomack County (VA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 366 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bloxom <2>
    • Hopeton
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hopeton
      • Hopeton is located in Accomack County (VA)
    • Onancock
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Onancock
      • Onancock is located in Accomack County (VA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,205 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Onancock <2>
    • Parksley
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Parksley have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Parksley
      • Parksley is located in Accomack County (VA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 805 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Parksley <2>
    • Whitesville
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whitesville
      • Whitesville is located in Accomack County (VA)
    • Groton Town
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Groton Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Groton Town
      • Groton Town is located in Accomack County (VA)
    • Hallwood
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hallwood
      • Hallwood is located in Accomack County (VA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 199 people
    • Greenbush
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenbush
      • Greenbush is located in Accomack County (VA)
    • Tasley
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Tasley. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tasley
      • Tasley is located in Accomack County (VA)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Tasley <2>
  • Lancaster County (VA)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Smith Island, with the one closest to Smith Island listed first.
    • Lankford Corner
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lankford Corner
      • Lankford Corner is located in Lancaster County (VA)
    • Kilmarnock
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kilmarnock have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kilmarnock
      • Kilmarnock is located in Lancaster County (VA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,400 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Kilmarnock <2>
    • Alfonso
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alfonso
      • Alfonso is located in Lancaster County (VA)
    • Ocran
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Ocran. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ocran
      • Ocran is located in Lancaster County (VA)
    • Richtown
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Richtown
      • Richtown is located in Lancaster County (VA)
    • Westland
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Westland have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Westland
      • Westland is located in Lancaster County (VA)
    • Merry Point
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Merry Point. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Merry Point
      • Merry Point is located in Lancaster County (VA)
    • Irvington
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Irvington have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Irvington
      • Irvington is located in Lancaster County (VA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 398 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Irvington <2>
    • White Stone
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for White Stone have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for White Stone
      • White Stone is located in Lancaster County (VA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 331 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for White Stone <2>
  • Northumberland County (VA)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Smith Island, with the one closest to Smith Island listed first.
    • Sunnybank
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Sunnybank. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunnybank
      • Sunnybank is located in Northumberland County (VA)
    • Ophelia
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
    • Reedville
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Fleeton
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fleeton
      • Fleeton is located in Northumberland County (VA)
    • Blackwells
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Blackwells. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blackwells
      • Blackwells is located in Northumberland County (VA)
    • Remo
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Remo
      • Remo is located in Northumberland County (VA)
    • Lynhams
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Lynhams. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lynhams
      • Lynhams is located in Northumberland County (VA)
    • Bundick
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Bundick. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bundick
      • Bundick is located in Northumberland County (VA)
    • Coan
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Coan have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coan
      • Coan is located in Northumberland County (VA)
    • Heathsville
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the west)
    • Lodge
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Lodge. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lodge
      • Lodge is located in Northumberland County (VA)
    • Lara
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lara
      • Lara is located in Northumberland County (VA)
    • Rainswood
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Rainswood. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rainswood
      • Rainswood is located in Northumberland County (VA)

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

Cemeteries Near Smith Island ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Smith Island.

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

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

  • Calvary UMC Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
  • Asbury Cemetery
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Asbury Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Asbury Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Mariners Cemetery
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mariners Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mariners Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • New Testament Church Cemetery
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
  • Canton Ridge Cemetery
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
  • St. Peters Cemetery
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Peters Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Peters Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Sunny Ridge Memorial Park
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sunny Ridge Memorial Park
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sunny Ridge Memorial Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Union Cemetery
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Union Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Union Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • TestShiva Cemetery
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the TestShiva Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the TestShiva Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • St. Johns Cemetery
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Johns Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Johns Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • A Hill Cemetery
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the A Hill Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the A Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Quindocqua Cemetery
    (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Quindocqua Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Quindocqua Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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    • St. Pauls Cemetery
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Pauls Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Pauls Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Trinity Cemetery
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Trinity Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Trinity Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Fairmount Cemetery
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fairmount Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fairmount Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.

Nearby Communities in 1895 ...

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

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

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

  • Ewell
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ewell have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ewell
    • Ewell is located in Somerset County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ewell <2>
  • Crisfield
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Crisfield. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crisfield
    • Crisfield is located in Somerset County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,534 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Crisfield <2>
  • Tangier
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tangier have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tangier
    • Tangier is located in Accomack County (VA)
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 700 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Tangier <2>
  • Hopewell
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hopewell have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hopewell
    • Hopewell is located in Somerset County
  • Wenona
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wenona have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wenona
    • Wenona is located in Somerset County
  • Fords Wharf ‑ Historic
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fords Wharf have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fords Wharf
    • Fords Wharf is located in Somerset County
  • Fairmount
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairmount
    • Fairmount is located in Somerset County
  • Deal Island
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Deal Island have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Deal Island
    • Deal Island is located in Somerset County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Deal Island <2>
  • Ophelia
    (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
  • Sunnybank
    (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Sunnybank. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunnybank
    • Sunnybank is located in Northumberland County (VA)
  • Upper Fairmount
    (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Upper Fairmount. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Upper Fairmount
    • Upper Fairmount is located in Somerset County
  • Chance
    (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chance have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chance
    • Chance is located in Somerset County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Chance <2>
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    • Tulls Corner
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tulls Corner
      • Tulls Corner is located in Somerset County
    • Dames Quarter
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dames Quarter have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dames Quarter
      • Dames Quarter is located in Somerset County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Dames Quarter <2>
    • Lilian
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lilian have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lilian
      • Lilian is located in Northumberland County (VA)

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

Newspapers Published in Smith Island ...

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 21 newspapers that have been published in the area around Smith Island.

Although we're unaware of any newspapers that were published in the immediate area of Smith Island, there are papers which were published within 23 miles [37 km]<6>. A list of those papers, sorted by paper name, can be found on the Extended Newspaper List for Smith Island.

Websites to Help With Your Genealogy Research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we first visit the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These websites either offer the information directly or else point to where you can find it. Their information is open to everyone.

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

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

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

Footnotes ...

<1>The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
<2>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<3>An 'estimated' location is one where we have been given GPS coordinates, but are unable to verify the accuracy of those coordinates. That said, we have some confidence that we have placed the marker near the actual location. A typical reason for being unable to verify a location is that it might be on private property or maybe historic and gone without an obvious trace.
<4>The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.
<5>We use the term 'Historic' broadly and it generally means that the community no longer exists. However, it can also mean that the community might still exist, but was significantly larger or had a more 'official' existence in the past than it does now. Unfortunately our sources of data have proven to be unreliable. If you can provide us with more specific information about Smith Island, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.
<6>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Smith Island) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Smith Island. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 37.9812, Longitude: -76.0299       In this case, the coordinates for Smith Island have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).




 

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