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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 Burr Oak (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 Burr Oak. 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 and hospitals 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.

Burr Oak is located in Saint Joseph County.

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

The following counties adjoin and form the boundaries of Saint Joseph County: Elkhart (IN), LaGrange (IN), Branch, Cass & Kalamazoo.

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

  • Saint Joseph County     (The home county of Burr Oak)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Burr Oak, with the one closest to Burr Oak listed first.
    • Findley
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Findley
      • Findley is located in Saint Joseph County
    • Fawn River
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fawn River
      • Fawn River is located in Saint Joseph County
    • Sturgis
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sturgis
      • Sturgis is located in Saint Joseph County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 10,803 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sturgis <1>
    • Colon
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Colon have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Colon
      • Colon is located in Saint Joseph County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,155 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Colon <1>
    • Fairfax
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairfax
      • Fairfax is located in Saint Joseph County
    • Nottawa
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Nottawa have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nottawa
      • Nottawa is located in Saint Joseph County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Nottawa <1>
    • Wasepi
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wasepi
      • Wasepi is located in Saint Joseph County
    • Centreville
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Centreville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Centreville
      • Centreville is located in Saint Joseph County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,400 people
    • Bluff Beach
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bluff Beach
      • Bluff Beach is located in Saint Joseph County
    • Klingers
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Klingers have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Klingers
      • Klingers is located in Saint Joseph County
    • Leonidas
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
    • Oakwood
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oakwood have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oakwood
      • Oakwood is located in Saint Joseph County
    • Mendon
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mendon have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mendon
      • Mendon is located in Saint Joseph County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 848 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mendon <1>
  • Branch County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Burr Oak, with the one closest to Burr Oak listed first.
    • Bronson
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bronson have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bronson
      • Bronson is located in Branch County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,298 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bronson <1>
    • Gilead
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gilead
      • Gilead is located in Branch County
    • Matteson
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Matteson
      • Matteson is located in Branch County
    • Hatmaker
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hatmaker have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hatmaker
      • Hatmaker is located in Branch County
    • Sherwood
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sherwood
      • Sherwood is located in Branch County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 306 people
    • Batavia
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Batavia
      • Batavia is located in Branch County
    • Coldwater
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)
    • Hodunk
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hodunk have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hodunk
      • Hodunk is located in Branch County
    • Union City
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Union City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Union City
      • Union City is located in Branch County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,564 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Union City <1>
    • Canada Shores
      (18 miles [29 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Canada Shores
      • Canada Shores is located in Branch County
    • Trailtree Village
      (18 miles [29 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Trailtree Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Trailtree Village
      • Trailtree Village is located in Branch County
    • Girard
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Girard
      • Girard is located in Branch County
    • Fisher
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fisher
      • Fisher is located in Branch County
  • Calhoun County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Burr Oak, with the one closest to Burr Oak listed first.
    • Athens
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Athens have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Athens
      • Athens is located in Calhoun County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 996 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Athens <1>
    • Burlington
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Burlington have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burlington
      • Burlington is located in Calhoun County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 277 people
    • East Leroy
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for East Leroy have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for East Leroy
      • East Leroy is located in Calhoun County
    • Joppa
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Joppa
      • Joppa is located in Calhoun County
    • Tekonsha
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast)
    • West Leroy
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for West Leroy have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Leroy
      • West Leroy is located in Calhoun County
    • Sonoma
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sonoma have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sonoma
      • Sonoma is located in Calhoun County
    • Beadle Lake
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beadle Lake
      • Beadle Lake is located in Calhoun County
  • Cass County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Burr Oak, with the one closest to Burr Oak listed first.
    • Corey
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Corey
      • Corey is located in Cass County
    • Jones
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the west)
    • Marcellus
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)
    • Union
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the west)
    • Vandalia
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vandalia have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vandalia
      • Vandalia is located in Cass County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 281 people
    • Wakelee
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wakelee have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wakelee
      • Wakelee is located in Cass County
  • Hillsdale County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Burr Oak, with the one closest to Burr Oak listed first.
    • Montgomery
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Montgomery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Montgomery
      • Montgomery is located in Hillsdale County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 329 people
    • Allen
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Allen have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Allen
      • Allen is located in Hillsdale County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 192 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Allen <1>
    • Camden
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
    • Reading
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
  • Kalamazoo County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Burr Oak, with the one closest to Burr Oak listed first.
    • Fulton
      (18 miles [29 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fulton have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fulton
      • Fulton is located in Kalamazoo County
    • Vicksburg
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Scotts
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Scotts have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Scotts
      • Scotts is located in Kalamazoo County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Scotts <1>
    • Schoolcraft
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest)
    • Pavillion Center
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pavillion Center
      • Pavillion Center is located in Kalamazoo County
    • Climax
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Climax have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Climax
      • Climax is located in Kalamazoo County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 780 people
    • Portage
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)
    • Galesburg
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the north)
    • Milwood
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Milwood
      • Milwood is located in Kalamazoo County
  • DeKalb County (IN)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Burr Oak, with the one closest to Burr Oak listed first.
    • Ashley
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ashley have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ashley
      • Ashley is located in DeKalb County (IN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 988 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ashley <1>
    • Fairfield Center
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairfield Center
      • Fairfield Center is located in DeKalb County (IN)
    • Corunna
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Corunna have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Corunna
      • Corunna is located in DeKalb County (IN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 258 people
  • Elkhart County (IN)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Burr Oak, with the one closest to Burr Oak listed first.
    • Middlebury
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Middlebury have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Middlebury
      • Middlebury is located in Elkhart County (IN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,608 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Middlebury <1>
    • Bristol
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bristol have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bristol
      • Bristol is located in Elkhart County (IN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,697 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bristol <1>
    • Millersburg
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Millersburg have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Millersburg
      • Millersburg is located in Elkhart County (IN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 950 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Millersburg <1>
  • LaGrange County (IN)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Burr Oak, with the one closest to Burr Oak listed first.
    • Brighton
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brighton
      • Brighton is located in LaGrange County (IN)
    • Greenfield Mills
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenfield Mills
      • Greenfield Mills is located in LaGrange County (IN)
    • Howe
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Howe have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Howe
      • Howe is located in LaGrange County (IN)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Howe <1>
    • Mongo
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
    • Seyberts
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Seyberts
      • Seyberts is located in LaGrange County (IN)
    • LaGrange
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for LaGrange have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for LaGrange
      • LaGrange is located in LaGrange County (IN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,802 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for LaGrange <1>
    • Plato
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Plato
      • Plato is located in LaGrange County (IN)
    • Valentine
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Valentine
      • Valentine is located in LaGrange County (IN)
    • Shipshewana
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shipshewana have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shipshewana
      • Shipshewana is located in LaGrange County (IN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 731 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Shipshewana <1>
    • Stroh
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stroh
      • Stroh is located in LaGrange County (IN)
    • Gravel Beach
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gravel Beach
      • Gravel Beach is located in LaGrange County (IN)
    • South Milford
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for South Milford have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for South Milford
      • South Milford is located in LaGrange County (IN)
    • Wolcottville
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wolcottville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wolcottville
      • Wolcottville is located in LaGrange County (IN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,055 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Wolcottville <1>
  • Noble County (IN)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Burr Oak, with the one closest to Burr Oak listed first.
    • Rome City
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rome City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rome City
      • Rome City is located in Noble County (IN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,400 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Rome City <1>
    • Cosperville
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cosperville
      • Cosperville is located in Noble County (IN)
    • Wakeville Village
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wakeville Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wakeville Village
      • Wakeville Village is located in Noble County (IN)
    • Brimfield
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brimfield have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brimfield
      • Brimfield is located in Noble County (IN)
    • Kendallville
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kendallville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kendallville
      • Kendallville is located in Noble County (IN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 9,893 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Kendallville <1>
    • Wawaka
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the south)
    • Ligonier
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ligonier have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ligonier
      • Ligonier is located in Noble County (IN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 4,411 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ligonier <1>
  • Steuben County (IN)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Burr Oak, with the one closest to Burr Oak listed first.
    • Orland
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Orland have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Orland
      • Orland is located in Steuben County (IN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 426 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Orland <1>
    • Jamestown
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jamestown
      • Jamestown is located in Steuben County (IN)
    • Fremont
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fremont have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fremont
      • Fremont is located in Steuben County (IN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,205 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Fremont <1>
    • Angola
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Angola have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Angola
      • Angola is located in Steuben County (IN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 8,827 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Angola <1>
    • Ray
      (23 miles [37 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ray
      • Ray is located in Steuben County (IN)
    • Hudson
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hudson have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hudson
      • Hudson is located in Steuben County (IN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 521 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hudson <1>
    • Pleasant Lake
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pleasant Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant Lake
      • Pleasant Lake is located in Steuben County (IN)
    • Clear Lake
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clear Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clear Lake
      • Clear Lake is located in Steuben County (IN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 346 people
    • York
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for York have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for York
      • York is located in Steuben County (IN)
    • Russels Point
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Russels Point
      • Russels Point is located in Steuben County (IN)
    • Hamilton
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hamilton
      • Hamilton is located in Steuben County (IN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,595 people

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

Newspapers Published in the Vicinity of Burr Oak ...

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 114 newspapers that have been published in the area around Burr Oak.

We have organized these newspapers into two lists:

  • A Local Newspaper List - focusing on the papers published in the immediate area of Burr Oak. There are actually two parts to this list - papers printed in the immediate area of Burr Oak and those printed in the larger area surrounding Burr Oak.
  • An Extended Newspaper List - a longer list, sorted by paper name and containing those papers published within 26 miles [41.8 km]<3> of Burr Oak.

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 Burr Oak:

Cemeteries Near Burr Oak ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Burr Oak.

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

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

  • Burr Oak Twp. Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Burr Oak Twp. Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Burr Oak Twp. Cemetery
  • Sanborn Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sanborn Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sanborn Cemetery
  • Froh Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Froh Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Froh Cemetery
  • Freedom Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Freedom Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Freedom Cemetery
  • Adams Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Adams Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Adams Cemetery
  • Tobey Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Tobey Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Tobey Cemetery
  • Dutch Settlement Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dutch Settlement Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dutch Settlement Cemetery
  • Fawn River Village Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fawn River Village Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fawn River Village Cemetery
  • Haight Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Haight Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Haight Cemetery
  • Findley Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Findley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Findley Cemetery
  • Locust Grove Mennonite Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Locust Grove Mennonite Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Locust Grove Mennonite Cemetery
  • Trayer Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Trayer Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Trayer Cemetery
  • Continue List   (304 more) ...
    • South Colon Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the South Colon Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the South Colon Cemetery
    • Oak Lawn Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Oak Lawn Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oak Lawn Cemetery
    • Sturgis Memorial Gardens Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sturgis Memorial Gardens Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sturgis Memorial Gardens 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.<4>

The Rand McNally Atlas shows that Burr Oak had a population of 675 people in 1895 with a post office and railroad service. In 2020, Burr Oak had a population of 800 people.

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

  • Fawn River
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fawn River
    • Fawn River is located in Saint Joseph County
  • Findley
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Findley
    • Findley is located in Saint Joseph County
  • Sturgis
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sturgis
    • Sturgis is located in Saint Joseph County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 10,803 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sturgis <1>
  • Bronson
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bronson have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bronson
    • Bronson is located in Branch County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,298 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bronson <1>
  • Colon
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Colon have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Colon
    • Colon is located in Saint Joseph County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,155 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Colon <1>
  • Fairfax
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairfax
    • Fairfax is located in Saint Joseph County
  • Brighton
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brighton
    • Brighton is located in LaGrange County (IN)
  • Greenfield Mills
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenfield Mills
    • Greenfield Mills is located in LaGrange County (IN)
  • Nottawa
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Nottawa have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nottawa
    • Nottawa is located in Saint Joseph County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Nottawa <1>
  • Gilead
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gilead
    • Gilead is located in Branch County
  • Matteson
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Matteson
    • Matteson is located in Branch County
  • Wasepi
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wasepi
    • Wasepi is located in Saint Joseph County
  • Continue List   (18 more) ...
    • Ontario
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ontario have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ontario
      • Ontario is located in LaGrange County (IN)
    • Hatmaker
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hatmaker have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hatmaker
      • Hatmaker is located in Branch County
    • Mongo
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)

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

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

The official website for Saint Joseph County: www.stjosephcountymi.org/

The official website for State of Michigan: https://www.michigan.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<2>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.
<3>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Burr Oak) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Burr Oak. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 41.8472, Longitude: -85.3212       In this case, the coordinates for Burr Oak have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<4>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 Burr Oak, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.




 

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