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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 Gorman (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 Gorman. 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 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 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.

Gorman is located in Durham County.

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

The following counties adjoin and form the boundaries of Durham County: Chatham, Granville, Orange, Person & Wake.

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

  • Durham County     (The home county of Gorman)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Gorman, with the one closest to Gorman listed first.
    • Durham
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Brassfield
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brassfield have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brassfield
      • Brassfield is located in Durham County
    • The American Village
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for The American Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for The American Village
      • The American Village is located in Durham County
    • Bahama
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bahama have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bahama
      • Bahama is located in Durham County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bahama <1>
    • Parkwood
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Parkwood
      • Parkwood is located in Durham County
    • Rougemont
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rougemont have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rougemont
      • Rougemont is located in Durham County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Rougemont <1>
    • Morrisville
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Morrisville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Morrisville
      • Morrisville is located in Durham County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 30,495 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Morrisville <1>
  • Alamance County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Gorman, with the one closest to Gorman listed first.
    • Brook Hollow
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brook Hollow have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brook Hollow
      • Brook Hollow is located in Alamance County
    • Buena Vista Estates
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Buena Vista Estates have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buena Vista Estates
      • Buena Vista Estates is located in Alamance County
    • Mebane
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mebane
      • Mebane is located in Alamance County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 16,732 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mebane <1>
    • Stagecoach Trail
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stagecoach Trail have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stagecoach Trail
      • Stagecoach Trail is located in Alamance County
    • Hawfields
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hawfields have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hawfields
      • Hawfields is located in Alamance County
    • Woodlawn
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodlawn have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodlawn
      • Woodlawn is located in Alamance County
    • Florence Town
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Florence Town have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Florence Town
      • Florence Town is located in Alamance County
    • Just Crossroads
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Just Crossroads have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Just Crossroads
      • Just Crossroads is located in Alamance County
    • Mandale
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mandale have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mandale
      • Mandale is located in Alamance County
    • Eli Whitney
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eli Whitney have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eli Whitney
      • Eli Whitney is located in Alamance County
    • Melville
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Melville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Melville
      • Melville is located in Alamance County
    • Saxapahaw
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the west)
    • Green Level
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Level have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Level
      • Green Level is located in Alamance County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,341 people
  • Caswell County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Gorman, with the one closest to Gorman listed first.
    • Prospect Hill
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Prospect Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Prospect Hill
      • Prospect Hill is located in Caswell County
    • Leasburg
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Leasburg have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leasburg
      • Leasburg is located in Caswell County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Leasburg <1>
  • Chatham County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Gorman, with the one closest to Gorman listed first.
    • Cary
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cary have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cary
      • Cary is located in Chatham County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 173,587 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cary <1>
    • Fearrington Village
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fearrington Village
      • Fearrington Village is located in Chatham County
    • Bynum
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bynum have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bynum
      • Bynum is located in Chatham County
    • Pittsboro
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest)
  • Franklin County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Gorman, with the one closest to Gorman listed first.
    • Wake Forest
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wake Forest have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wake Forest
      • Wake Forest is located in Franklin County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 47,314 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Wake Forest <1>
    • Youngsville
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the east)
    • Franklinton
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the east)
    • Louisburg
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
    • Ingleside
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ingleside
      • Ingleside is located in Franklin County
  • Granville County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Gorman, with the one closest to Gorman listed first.
    • Butner
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Creedmoor
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Lyons
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lyons
      • Lyons is located in Granville County
    • Mount Energy
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mount Energy have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Energy
      • Mount Energy is located in Granville County
    • Hester
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hester
      • Hester is located in Granville County
    • Stem
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stem have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stem
      • Stem is located in Granville County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 474 people
    • Tar River
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tar River
      • Tar River is located in Granville County
    • Providence
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Providence have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Providence
      • Providence is located in Granville County
    • Clay
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clay have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clay
      • Clay is located in Granville County
    • Fairport
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fairport have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairport
      • Fairport is located in Granville County
    • Oxford
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oxford have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oxford
      • Oxford is located in Granville County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 8,905 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Oxford <1>
  • Orange County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Gorman, with the one closest to Gorman listed first.
    • Pleasant Green Estates
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pleasant Green Estates have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant Green Estates
      • Pleasant Green Estates is located in Orange County
    • Brigadoon
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brigadoon have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brigadoon
      • Brigadoon is located in Orange County
    • Eno
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eno have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eno
      • Eno is located in Orange County
    • Oak Hills
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oak Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Hills
      • Oak Hills is located in Orange County
    • University
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for University have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for University
      • University is located in Orange County
    • Summerfield Crossing
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Summerfield Crossing have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Summerfield Crossing
      • Summerfield Crossing is located in Orange County
    • Piney Grove
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Piney Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Piney Grove
      • Piney Grove is located in Orange County
    • Stoneridge
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stoneridge have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stoneridge
      • Stoneridge is located in Orange County
    • University Acres
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for University Acres have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for University Acres
      • University Acres is located in Orange County
    • Cedar Hill
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedar Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Hill
      • Cedar Hill is located in Orange County
    • Timberlyne
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Timberlyne have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Timberlyne
      • Timberlyne is located in Orange County
    • Carolwoods
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Carolwoods have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carolwoods
      • Carolwoods is located in Orange County
    • Oak Ridge
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oak Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Ridge
      • Oak Ridge is located in Orange County
  • Person County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Gorman, with the one closest to Gorman listed first.
    • Moriah
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Moriah
      • Moriah is located in Person County
    • Mount Tirzah
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Tirzah
      • Mount Tirzah is located in Person County
    • Timberlake
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)
    • Cates
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cates have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cates
      • Cates is located in Person County
    • Hurdle Mills
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hurdle Mills have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hurdle Mills
      • Hurdle Mills is located in Person County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hurdle Mills <1>
    • Allens Level
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Allens Level
      • Allens Level is located in Person County
    • Allensville
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Allensville
      • Allensville is located in Person County
    • Roseville
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roseville
      • Roseville is located in Person County
    • Whitt Town
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Whitt Town have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whitt Town
      • Whitt Town is located in Person County
    • Roxboro
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Roxboro have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roxboro
      • Roxboro is located in Person County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 8,383 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Roxboro <1>
    • Hicks Village
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hicks Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hicks Village
      • Hicks Village is located in Person County
  • Vance County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Gorman, with the one closest to Gorman listed first.
    • Kittrell
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kittrell have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kittrell
      • Kittrell is located in Vance County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 155 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Kittrell <1>
    • Bobbitt
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bobbitt have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bobbitt
      • Bobbitt is located in Vance County
    • Bear Pond
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bear Pond
      • Bear Pond is located in Vance County
    • Dabney
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dabney
      • Dabney is located in Vance County
    • Gill
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gill
      • Gill is located in Vance County
    • South Henderson
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for South Henderson have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for South Henderson
      • South Henderson is located in Vance County
    • Gillburg
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gillburg have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gillburg
      • Gillburg is located in Vance County
  • Wake County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Gorman, with the one closest to Gorman listed first.
    • New Light
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Light have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Light
      • New Light is located in Wake County
    • Stony Hill
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stony Hill
      • Stony Hill is located in Wake County
    • Pickwick Village
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pickwick Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pickwick Village
      • Pickwick Village is located in Wake County
    • Falls
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Falls have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Falls
      • Falls is located in Wake County
    • Dutchess Village
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dutchess Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dutchess Village
      • Dutchess Village is located in Wake County
    • Hazelwood
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hazelwood have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hazelwood
      • Hazelwood is located in Wake County
    • Meredith Townes
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meredith Townes have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meredith Townes
      • Meredith Townes is located in Wake County
    • Woodbury Village
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodbury Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodbury Village
      • Woodbury Village is located in Wake County
    • Forestville
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forestville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forestville
      • Forestville is located in Wake County
    • Glenwood Village
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glenwood Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glenwood Village
      • Glenwood Village is located in Wake County
    • Millbrook
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Millbrook have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Millbrook
      • Millbrook is located in Wake County
    • Neuse
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Neuse have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Neuse
      • Neuse is located in Wake County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Neuse <1>
    • Wyatt
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wyatt have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wyatt
      • Wyatt is located in Wake County

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

Newspapers Published in Gorman ...

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 46 newspapers that have been published in the area around Gorman.

Although we're unaware of any newspapers that were published in the immediate area of Gorman, there are papers which were published within 9 miles [14.5 km]<3>. A list of those papers, sorted by paper name, can be found on the Extended Newspaper List for Gorman.

Websites to Help With Your Genealogy Research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we start with the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These 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 Gorman:

Cemeteries Near Gorman ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Gorman.

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

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

  • Oak Grove Memorial Gardens
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Oak Grove Memorial Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oak Grove Memorial Gardens
  • Joseph Alexander Holloway Family Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
  • Woodlawn Memorial Park
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Woodlawn Memorial Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Woodlawn Memorial Park
  • Maplewood Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
  • Glenview Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Glenview Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Glenview Cemetery
  • Coley Family Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
  • Beechwood Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Beechwood Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Beechwood Cemetery
  • Latta Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
  • Waller Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
  • Restlawn Memorial Gardens
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Restlawn Memorial Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Restlawn Memorial Gardens
  • New Light Baptist Church Cemetery
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
  • Pine Grove Baptist Church Cemetery
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
  • Continue List   (116 more) ...
    • Chapel Cemetery
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Chapel Cemetery
    • Chapel Hill Memorial Cemetery
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Chapel Hill Memorial Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Chapel Hill Memorial Cemetery
    • Carrington Cemetery
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Carrington Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Carrington Cemetery

Nearby Communities in 1895 ...

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

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

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

  • Durham
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
  • Fairntosh
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fairntosh have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairntosh
    • Fairntosh is located in Durham County
  • Cozart
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cozart have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cozart
    • Cozart is located in Granville County
  • Brassfield
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brassfield have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brassfield
    • Brassfield is located in Durham County
  • Knap of Reeds
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Knap of Reeds have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Knap of Reeds
    • Knap of Reeds is located in Granville County
  • Bahama
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bahama have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bahama
    • Bahama is located in Durham County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bahama <1>
  • Creedmoor
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
  • Lyons
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lyons
    • Lyons is located in Granville County
  • Nelson
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Nelson have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nelson
    • Nelson is located in Durham County
  • Mount Energy
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mount Energy have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Energy
    • Mount Energy is located in Granville County
  • New Light
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Light have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Light
    • New Light is located in Wake County
  • Grissom
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grissom have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grissom
    • Grissom is located in Granville County
  • Continue List   (13 more) ...
    • Hester
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hester
      • Hester is located in Granville County
    • Stem
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stem have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stem
      • Stem is located in Granville County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 474 people
    • Red Mountain
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Red Mountain have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Red Mountain
      • Red Mountain is located in Durham County

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

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

The official website for Durham County: www.co.durham.nc.us/

The official website for State of North Carolina: https://www.nc.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 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Gorman) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Gorman. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 36.0365, Longitude: -78.8233       In this case, the coordinates for Gorman have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<4>The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.
<5>We use the term 'Historic' broadly and it generally means that the community no longer exists. However, it can also mean that the community might still exist, but was significantly larger or had a more 'official' existence in the past than it does now. Unfortunately our sources of data have proven to be unreliable. If you can provide us with more specific information about Gorman, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.




 

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