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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 White 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 White 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 southwest corner of their home county. During their lives, most hospitals and doctors were in the next county to the west. Almost all of the nearby churches and cemeteries were in the county to the 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.

White Oak is located in Dunklin County.

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

The following counties adjoin and form the boundaries of Dunklin County: Clay (AR), Craighead (AR), Greene (AR), Mississippi (AR), Butler, New Madrid, Pemiscot & Stoddard.

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

  • Dunklin County     (The home county of White Oak)
    • The following are listed by their distance from White Oak, with the one closest to White Oak listed first.
    • Sumach
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Sumach. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sumach
      • Sumach is located in Dunklin County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Sumach
      • From White Oak to Sumach
    • Pine City
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pine City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pine City
      • Pine City is located in Dunklin County
    • Holcomb
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holcomb have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holcomb
      • Holcomb is located in Dunklin County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 571 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Holcomb <3>
    • Kennett
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Gibson
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gibson have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gibson
      • Gibson is located in Dunklin County
    • Clarkton
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
    • Wrightsville
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
    • Campbell
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Campbell have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Campbell
      • Campbell is located in Dunklin County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,792 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Campbell <3>
    • Caruth
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
    • Senath
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
    • Malden
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
    • Cotton Plant
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)
  • Butler County
    • The following are listed by their distance from White Oak, with the one closest to White Oak listed first.
    • Fagus
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fagus have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fagus
      • Fagus is located in Butler County
    • Qulin
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Qulin have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Qulin
      • Qulin is located in Butler County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 459 people
    • Oglesville
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northwest)
    • Broseley
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Broseley have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Broseley
      • Broseley is located in Butler County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Broseley <3>
  • New Madrid County
    • The following are listed by their distance from White Oak, with the one closest to White Oak listed first.
    • Gideon
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gideon have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gideon
      • Gideon is located in New Madrid County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 952 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Gideon <3>
    • Tallapoosa
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tallapoosa have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tallapoosa
      • Tallapoosa is located in New Madrid County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 144 people
    • Portageville
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the east)
    • Risco
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Risco have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Risco
      • Risco is located in New Madrid County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 303 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Risco <3>
    • Parma
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Parma have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Parma
      • Parma is located in New Madrid County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 602 people
    • Conran
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Conran have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Conran
      • Conran is located in New Madrid County
    • Point Pleasant
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the east)
    • Catron
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Catron have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Catron
      • Catron is located in New Madrid County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 60 people
    • Marston
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marston have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marston
      • Marston is located in New Madrid County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 441 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Marston <3>
    • Howardville
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Howardville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Howardville
      • Howardville is located in New Madrid County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 329 people
    • Lilbourn
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast)
    • North Lilbourn
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for North Lilbourn have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Lilbourn
      • North Lilbourn is located in New Madrid County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 43 people
  • Pemiscot County
    • The following are listed by their distance from White Oak, with the one closest to White Oak listed first.
    • Peach Orchard
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Bragg City
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bragg City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bragg City
      • Bragg City is located in Pemiscot County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 129 people
    • Mid City
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mid City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mid City
      • Mid City is located in Pemiscot County
    • Homestown
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Homestown have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Homestown
      • Homestown is located in Pemiscot County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 128 people
    • North Wardell
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for North Wardell have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Wardell
      • North Wardell is located in Pemiscot County
    • Wardell
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wardell have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wardell
      • Wardell is located in Pemiscot County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 354 people
    • Pascola
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pascola have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pascola
      • Pascola is located in Pemiscot County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 93 people
    • Gobler
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gobler have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gobler
      • Gobler is located in Pemiscot County
    • Deering
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Deering have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Deering
      • Deering is located in Pemiscot County
    • Netherlands
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
    • Braggadocio
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Braggadocio have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Braggadocio
      • Braggadocio is located in Pemiscot County
    • Hayti Heights
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hayti Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hayti Heights
      • Hayti Heights is located in Pemiscot County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 538 people
  • Stoddard County
  • Clay County (AR)
    • The following are listed by their distance from White Oak, with the one closest to White Oak listed first.
    • Nimmons
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Nimmons have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nimmons
      • Nimmons is located in Clay County (AR)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 64 people
    • Bell City
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bell City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bell City
      • Bell City is located in Clay County (AR)
    • Piggott
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
    • Saint Francis
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saint Francis have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saint Francis
      • Saint Francis is located in Clay County (AR)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 225 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Saint Francis <3>
    • Greenway
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greenway have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenway
      • Greenway is located in Clay County (AR)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 188 people
    • Pollard
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pollard have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pollard
      • Pollard is located in Clay County (AR)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 198 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Pollard <3>
    • Rector
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
    • McDougal
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for McDougal have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McDougal
      • McDougal is located in Clay County (AR)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 163 people
    • Moark
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Moark. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Moark
      • Moark is located in Clay County (AR)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Moark
      • From White Oak to Moark
  • Craighead County (AR)
    • Red Onion
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Red Onion. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Red Onion
      • Red Onion is located in Craighead County (AR)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Red Onion
      • From White Oak to Red Onion
  • Greene County (AR)
    • The following are listed by their distance from White Oak, with the one closest to White Oak listed first.
    • Marmaduke
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Bard
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Bard. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bard
      • Bard is located in Greene County (AR)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Bard
      • From White Oak to Bard
    • Lafe
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lafe have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lafe
      • Lafe is located in Greene County (AR)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 458 people
    • Stonewall
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Stonewall. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stonewall
      • Stonewall is located in Greene County (AR)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Stonewall
      • From White Oak to Stonewall
    • Oak Grove Heights
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oak Grove Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Grove Heights
      • Oak Grove Heights is located in Greene County (AR)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,095 people
  • Mississippi County (AR)
    • The following are listed by their distance from White Oak, with the one closest to White Oak listed first.
    • Rington
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Rington. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rington
      • Rington is located in Mississippi County (AR)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Rington
      • From White Oak to Rington
    • Gosnell
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gosnell have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gosnell
      • Gosnell is located in Mississippi County (AR)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,066 people
    • Arkmo
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Stark City
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stark City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stark City
      • Stark City is located in Mississippi County (AR)
    • Blytheville
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the south)
    • Leachville
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Leachville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leachville
      • Leachville is located in Mississippi County (AR)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,843 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Leachville <3>
  • Dyer County (TN)
    • The following are listed by their distance from White Oak, with the one closest to White Oak listed first.
    • Ayers
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ayers have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ayers
      • Ayers is located in Dyer County (TN)
    • Boothspoint
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast)
  • Lake County (TN)
    • The following are listed by their distance from White Oak, with the one closest to White Oak listed first.
    • Powells Ferry
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Powells Ferry have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Powells Ferry
      • Powells Ferry is located in Lake County (TN)
      • Estimated population in 2014: 1,319 people
    • Ridgely
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ridgely have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ridgely
      • Ridgely is located in Lake County (TN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,604 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ridgely <3>
    • Tiptonville
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)

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

Cemeteries Near White Oak ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of White 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 White Oak covers a larger area, with the cemeteries listed in alphabetical order.

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

  • McCulley Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McCulley Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McCulley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Sumach Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sumach Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sumach Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Gregory Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gregory Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gregory Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Pine City Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pine City Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pine City Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Lloyd Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lloyd Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lloyd Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Nimmons Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Nimmons Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Nimmons Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Oak Ridge Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
  • Dunklin Memorial Gardens
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
  • Stanfield Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
  • Marsh Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
  • Williams Cemetery
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
  • Canaan Cemetery
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Canaan Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Canaan Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Continue List   (221 more) ...
    • Lynne Oak Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lynne Oak Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lynne Oak Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • St. Paul Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Paul Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Paul Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Oak Grove Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oak Grove Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Oak Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> 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.<6>

The Rand McNally Atlas shows that in 1895, White Oak had a post office and no railroad service.

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

  • Sumach
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Sumach. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sumach
    • Sumach is located in Dunklin County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Sumach
    • From White Oak to Sumach
  • Holcomb
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holcomb have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holcomb
    • Holcomb is located in Dunklin County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 571 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Holcomb <3>
  • Kennett
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
  • Clarkton
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
  • Piggott
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
  • Wrightsville
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
  • Saint Francis
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saint Francis have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saint Francis
    • Saint Francis is located in Clay County (AR)
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 225 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Saint Francis <3>
  • Greenway
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greenway have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenway
    • Greenway is located in Clay County (AR)
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 188 people
  • Campbell
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Campbell have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Campbell
    • Campbell is located in Dunklin County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,792 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Campbell <3>
  • Vincit
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Vincit. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vincit
    • Vincit is located in Dunklin County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Vincit
    • From White Oak to Vincit
  • Caruth
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
  • Rector
    (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
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    • Senath
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
    • Braggadocio
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Braggadocio have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Braggadocio
      • Braggadocio is located in Pemiscot County
    • Pollard
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pollard have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pollard
      • Pollard is located in Clay County (AR)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 198 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Pollard <3>

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

Newspapers Published in White 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 42 newspapers that have been published in the area around White Oak.

Although we're unaware of any newspapers that were published in the immediate area of White Oak, there are papers which were published within 19 miles [30.6 km]<5>. A list of those papers, sorted by paper name, can be found on the Extended Newspaper List for White Oak.

Websites to Help With Your Genealogy Research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we begin with the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These helpful 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 White Oak:

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

The official website for State of Missouri: https://www.mo.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>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.
<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>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<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>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- White Oak) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in White Oak. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 36.3299, Longitude: -90.0271    
<6>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 White Oak, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.




 

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