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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 Taska (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 Taska. 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.

Taska is located in Marshall County.

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

The following counties adjoin and form the boundaries of Marshall County: Benton, DeSoto, Lafayette, Tate, Union, Fayette (TN) & Shelby (TN).

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

  • Marshall County     (The home county of Taska)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Taska, with the one closest to Taska listed first.
    • Mount Pleasant
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Cayce
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Red Banks
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Victoria
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Slayden
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Slayden. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Slayden
      • Slayden is located in Marshall County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Slayden
      • From Taska to Slayden
    • Barton
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Barton. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Barton
      • Barton is located in Marshall County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Barton
      • From Taska to Barton
    • Byhalia
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Byhalia have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Byhalia
      • Byhalia is located in Marshall County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,213 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Byhalia <1>
    • Atway
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
    • Hudsonville
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Hudsonville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hudsonville
      • Hudsonville is located in Marshall County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Hudsonville
      • From Taska to Hudsonville
    • Holly Springs
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holly Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holly Springs
      • Holly Springs is located in Marshall County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 7,684 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Holly Springs <1>
    • Marianna
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Marianna. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marianna
      • Marianna is located in Marshall County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Marianna
      • From Taska to Marianna
    • Chulahoma
      (18 miles [29 km] to the south)
  • Benton County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Taska, with the one closest to Taska listed first.
    • Michigan City
      (18 miles [29 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Michigan City have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Michigan City
      • Michigan City is located in Benton County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Michigan City <1>
    • Snow Lake Shores
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Snow Lake Shores have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Snow Lake Shores
      • Snow Lake Shores is located in Benton County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 291 people
    • Ashland
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ashland have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ashland
      • Ashland is located in Benton County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 514 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ashland <1>
    • Canaan
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the east)
    • Pine Grove
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Pine Grove. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pine Grove
      • Pine Grove is located in Benton County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Pine Grove
      • From Taska to Pine Grove
    • Hickory Flat
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hickory Flat have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Flat
      • Hickory Flat is located in Benton County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 555 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hickory Flat <1>
  • DeSoto County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Taska, with the one closest to Taska listed first.
    • Ingrams Mill
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
    • Olive Branch
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Olive Branch have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Olive Branch
      • Olive Branch is located in DeSoto County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 39,646 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Olive Branch <1>
    • Alphaba
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Bright
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Bright. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bright
      • Bright is located in DeSoto County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Bright
      • From Taska to Bright
    • Southaven
      (23 miles [37 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Southaven have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Southaven
      • Southaven is located in DeSoto County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 56,644 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Southaven <1>
    • De Soto Village
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for De Soto Village have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for De Soto Village
      • De Soto Village is located in DeSoto County
    • Hernando
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the west)
    • Nesbit
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the west)
    • Aldens
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the west)
    • Horn Lake
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the west)
    • Lynchburg
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Lynchburg. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lynchburg
      • Lynchburg is located in DeSoto County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Lynchburg
      • From Taska to Lynchburg
  • Lafayette County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Taska, with the one closest to Taska listed first.
    • Harmontown
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the south)
    • Abbeville
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Abbeville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Abbeville
      • Abbeville is located in Lafayette County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 433 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Abbeville <1>
  • Tate County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Taska, with the one closest to Taska listed first.
    • Wyatte
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Wyatte. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wyatte
      • Wyatte is located in Tate County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Wyatte
      • From Taska to Wyatte
    • Aiken
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Antioch
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southwest)
    • Poagville
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southwest)
    • Coldwater
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest)
    • New Town
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Town have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Town
      • New Town is located in Tate County
  • Tippah County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Taska, with the one closest to Taska listed first.
    • Gravestown
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Whitten Town
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Whitten Town have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whitten Town
      • Whitten Town is located in Tippah County
  • Fayette County (TN)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Taska, with the one closest to Taska listed first.
    • Piperton
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Piperton have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Piperton
      • Piperton is located in Fayette County (TN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,128 people
    • Rossville
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rossville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rossville
      • Rossville is located in Fayette County (TN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,012 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Rossville <1>
    • New Bethel
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Bethel have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Bethel
      • New Bethel is located in Fayette County (TN)
      • Estimated population in 2014: 3,324 people
    • Elba
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Elba. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elba
      • Elba is located in Fayette County (TN)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Elba
      • From Taska to Elba
    • Moscow
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Moscow have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Moscow
      • Moscow is located in Fayette County (TN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 549 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Moscow <1>
    • Canadaville
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
    • Macon
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
    • Forty Five
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Williston
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Williston have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Williston
      • Williston is located in Fayette County (TN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 373 people
    • La Grange
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Oakland
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the north)
    • Hickory Withe
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hickory Withe have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Withe
      • Hickory Withe is located in Fayette County (TN)
  • Hardeman County (TN)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Taska, with the one closest to Taska listed first.
    • Saulsbury
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saulsbury have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saulsbury
      • Saulsbury is located in Hardeman County (TN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 90 people
    • Hickory Valley
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Newcastle
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast)
  • Shelby County (TN)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Taska, with the one closest to Taska listed first.
    • Collierville
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
    • Bailey
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Bailey. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bailey
      • Bailey is located in Shelby County (TN)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Bailey
      • From Taska to Bailey
    • Forest Hill
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Forest Hill. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Hill
      • Forest Hill is located in Shelby County (TN)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Forest Hill
      • From Taska to Forest Hill
    • Germantown
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)
    • Parkway Village
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Parkway Village have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Parkway Village
      • Parkway Village is located in Shelby County (TN)
    • Oakville
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Oakville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oakville
      • Oakville is located in Shelby County (TN)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Oakville
      • From Taska to Oakville
    • Arlington
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Arlington have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arlington
      • Arlington is located in Shelby County (TN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 11,748 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Arlington <1>
    • The Village
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for The Village have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for The Village
      • The Village is located in Shelby County (TN)
    • Lakeland
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lakeland have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lakeland
      • Lakeland is located in Shelby County (TN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 12,657 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lakeland <1>
    • Bartlett
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bartlett have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bartlett
      • Bartlett is located in Shelby County (TN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 59,327 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bartlett <1>
    • Binghampton
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Spring Lake
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spring Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spring Lake
      • Spring Lake is located in Shelby County (TN)
      • Estimated population in 2014: 34,269 people

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

Cemeteries Near Taska ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Taska.

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

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

  • Edrizon Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Edrizon Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Edrizon Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Carington Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Carington Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Carington Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Newest Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Newest Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Newest Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Olive Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Olive Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Olive Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Carey Chapel Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Carey Chapel Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Carey Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Brittenum Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Brittenum Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Brittenum Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Mt. Pleasant Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • King Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the King Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the King Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Benton Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Benton Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Benton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • New Salem Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the New Salem Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the New Salem Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Mt. Pisgah Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Pisgah Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Pisgah Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Brick Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Brick Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Brick Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Continue List   (533 more) ...
    • Mt. Carmel Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Carmel Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Carmel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Red Banks Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Red Banks Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Red Banks Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Bethel Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bethel Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bethel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> 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.<4>

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

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

  • Mount Pleasant
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
  • Cayce
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
  • Victoria
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
  • Red Banks
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
  • Byhalia
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Byhalia have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Byhalia
    • Byhalia is located in Marshall County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,213 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Byhalia <1>
  • Mahon
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mahon have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mahon
    • Mahon is located in Marshall County
  • Piperton
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Piperton have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Piperton
    • Piperton is located in Fayette County (TN)
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,128 people
  • Barton
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Barton. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Barton
    • Barton is located in Marshall County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Barton
    • From Taska to Barton
  • Rossville
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rossville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rossville
    • Rossville is located in Fayette County (TN)
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,012 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Rossville <1>
  • Early Grove
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Early Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Early Grove
    • Early Grove is located in Marshall County
  • Collierville
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
  • Watson
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Watson have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Watson
    • Watson is located in Marshall County
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    • Holly Springs
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holly Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holly Springs
      • Holly Springs is located in Marshall County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 7,684 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Holly Springs <1>
    • Hudsonville
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Hudsonville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hudsonville
      • Hudsonville is located in Marshall County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Hudsonville
      • From Taska to Hudsonville
    • Miller
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Miller have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Miller
      • Miller is located in DeSoto County

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

Newspapers Published in Taska ...

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 83 newspapers that have been published in the area around Taska.

Although we're unaware of any newspapers that were published in the immediate area of Taska, there are papers which were published within 26 miles [41.8 km]<5>. A list of those papers, sorted by paper name, can be found on the Extended Newspaper List for Taska.

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 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 Taska:

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

The official website for State of Mississippi: https://www.ms.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>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.
<3>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.
<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 Taska, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.
<5>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- Taska) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Taska. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 34.9181, Longitude: -89.5652       In this case, the coordinates for Taska have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).




 

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