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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 Margaret (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 Margaret. 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 northeast corner of their home county. During their lives, most hospitals were in the next county to the east. 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 east 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.

Margaret is located in Franklin 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 Franklin County: Granville, Halifax, Nash, Vance, Wake & Warren.

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

  • Franklin County     (The home county of Margaret)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Margaret, with the one closest to Margaret listed first.
    • Mapleville
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mapleville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mapleville
      • Mapleville is located in Franklin County
    • Bunn
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bunn
      • Bunn is located in Franklin County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 401 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bunn <2>
    • Louisburg
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Sutton
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sutton
      • Sutton is located in Franklin County
    • White Level
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for White Level
      • White Level is located in Franklin County
    • Ingleside
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ingleside
      • Ingleside is located in Franklin County
    • Centerville
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Centerville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Centerville
      • Centerville is located in Franklin County
      • Estimated population in 2017: 102 people
    • Youngsville
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
    • Alert
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alert
      • Alert is located in Franklin County
    • Lake View
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake View have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake View
      • Lake View is located in Franklin County
    • Franklinton
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
    • Wake Forest
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wake Forest have been provided by the GNIS.<1> 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 <2>
  • Edgecombe County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Margaret, with the one closest to Margaret listed first.
    • Rocky Mount
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the east)
    • Sharpsburg
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast)
    • Battleboro
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Battleboro have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Battleboro
      • Battleboro is located in Edgecombe County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Battleboro <2>
    • Whitakers
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Whitakers have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whitakers
      • Whitakers is located in Edgecombe County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 700 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Whitakers <2>
  • Granville County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Margaret, with the one closest to Margaret listed first.
    • Fairport
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fairport have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairport
      • Fairport is located in Granville County
    • Mount Energy
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mount Energy have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Energy
      • Mount Energy is located in Granville County
    • Clay
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clay have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clay
      • Clay is located in Granville County
    • Tar River
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tar River
      • Tar River is located in Granville County
    • Creedmoor
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the west)
    • Hester
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hester
      • Hester is located in Granville County
    • Oxford
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oxford have been provided by the GNIS.<1> 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 <2>
    • Providence
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Providence have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Providence
      • Providence is located in Granville County
    • Lyons
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lyons
      • Lyons is located in Granville County
    • Stem
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stem have been provided by the GNIS.<1> 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
    • Butner
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the west)
  • Halifax County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Margaret, with the one closest to Margaret listed first.
    • Hollister
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast)
    • White Oak
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for White Oak have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for White Oak
      • White Oak is located in Halifax County
    • Ringwood
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ringwood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ringwood
      • Ringwood is located in Halifax County
    • Brinkleyville
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brinkleyville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brinkleyville
      • Brinkleyville is located in Halifax County
    • Heathsville
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heathsville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heathsville
      • Heathsville is located in Halifax County
  • Johnston County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Margaret, with the one closest to Margaret listed first.
    • Archer Lodge
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Archer Lodge
      • Archer Lodge is located in Johnston County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 5,322 people
      • Archer Lodge has also been known as:
      • Archer
    • Beulahtown
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beulahtown
      • Beulahtown is located in Johnston County
    • Clayton
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clayton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clayton
      • Clayton is located in Johnston County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 26,458 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Clayton <2>
    • Kenly
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kenly have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kenly
      • Kenly is located in Johnston County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,624 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Kenly <2>
  • Nash County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Margaret, with the one closest to Margaret listed first.
    • Hunts
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hunts have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunts
      • Hunts is located in Nash County
    • Mays Crossroads
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mays Crossroads have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mays Crossroads
      • Mays Crossroads is located in Nash County
    • Edwards Crossroads
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Edwards Crossroads have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edwards Crossroads
      • Edwards Crossroads is located in Nash County
    • Bass Crossroads
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bass Crossroads have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bass Crossroads
      • Bass Crossroads is located in Nash County
    • Lancaster Crossroads
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lancaster Crossroads have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lancaster Crossroads
      • Lancaster Crossroads is located in Nash County
    • Spring Hope
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Gold Valley Crossroads
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gold Valley Crossroads have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gold Valley Crossroads
      • Gold Valley Crossroads is located in Nash County
    • Matthews Crossroads
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Matthews Crossroads have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Matthews Crossroads
      • Matthews Crossroads is located in Nash County
    • Oakland
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oakland have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oakland
      • Oakland is located in Nash County
    • Castalia
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Castalia have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Castalia
      • Castalia is located in Nash County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 273 people
    • Momeyer
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Momeyer
      • Momeyer is located in Nash County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 228 people
    • Frazier Crossroads
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Frazier Crossroads have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Frazier Crossroads
      • Frazier Crossroads is located in Nash County
  • Vance County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Margaret, with the one closest to Margaret listed first.
    • Bobbitt
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bobbitt have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bobbitt
      • Bobbitt is located in Vance County
    • Kittrell
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kittrell have been provided by the GNIS.<1> 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 <2>
    • Gill
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gill
      • Gill is located in Vance County
    • Gillburg
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gillburg have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gillburg
      • Gillburg is located in Vance County
    • Bear Pond
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bear Pond
      • Bear Pond is located in Vance County
    • South Henderson
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for South Henderson have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for South Henderson
      • South Henderson is located in Vance County
    • Henderson
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northwest)
    • Flat Rock
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Flat Rock have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flat Rock
      • Flat Rock is located in Vance County
    • Middleburg
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Middleburg have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Middleburg
      • Middleburg is located in Vance County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 138 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Middleburg <2>
    • Dabney
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dabney
      • Dabney is located in Vance County
    • Drewry
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Drewry have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Drewry
      • Drewry is located in Vance County
  • Wake County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Margaret, with the one closest to Margaret listed first.
    • Zebulon
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
    • Rolesville
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rolesville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rolesville
      • Rolesville is located in Wake County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 8,882 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Rolesville <2>
    • Forestville
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forestville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forestville
      • Forestville is located in Wake County
    • Wendell
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southwest)
    • Wyatt
      (18 miles [29 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wyatt have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wyatt
      • Wyatt is located in Wake County
    • Eagle Rock
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eagle Rock have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eagle Rock
      • Eagle Rock is located in Wake County
    • Falls
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Falls have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Falls
      • Falls is located in Wake County
    • New Light
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Light have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Light
      • New Light is located in Wake County
    • Neuse
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Neuse have been provided by the GNIS.<1> 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 <2>
    • Stony Hill
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stony Hill
      • Stony Hill is located in Wake County
    • Knightdale
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Knightdale have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Knightdale
      • Knightdale is located in Wake County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 18,122 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Knightdale <2>
    • Shotwell
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shotwell have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shotwell
      • Shotwell is located in Wake County
  • Warren County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Margaret, with the one closest to Margaret listed first.
    • Afton
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Afton
      • Afton is located in Warren County
    • Arcola
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arcola
      • Arcola is located in Warren County
    • Soul City
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Soul City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Soul City
      • Soul City is located in Warren County
    • Warrenton
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
    • Manson
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Manson have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Manson
      • Manson is located in Warren County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Manson <2>
    • Snow Hill
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Snow Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Snow Hill
      • Snow Hill is located in Warren County
    • Macon
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Macon have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Macon
      • Macon is located in Warren County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 109 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Macon <2>
    • Norlina
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
    • Warren Plains
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Warren Plains
      • Warren Plains is located in Warren County
    • Vaughan
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vaughan have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vaughan
      • Vaughan is located in Warren County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Vaughan <2>
  • Wilson County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Margaret, with the one closest to Margaret listed first.
    • Sims
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Spring Lake
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spring Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spring Lake
      • Spring Lake is located in Wilson County
    • Elm City
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Scotts
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Scotts have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Scotts
      • Scotts is located in Wilson County
    • Wilson
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Lucama
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lucama have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lucama
      • Lucama is located in Wilson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,155 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lucama <2>
    • Eastwood
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eastwood
      • Eastwood is located in Wilson County

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

Newspapers Published in Margaret ...

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 22 newspapers that have been published in the area around Margaret.

Although we're unaware of any newspapers that were published in the immediate area of Margaret, there are papers which were published within 15 miles [24.1 km]<3>. A list of those papers, sorted by paper name, can be found on the Extended Newspaper List for Margaret.

Websites to Help With Your Genealogy Research ...

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

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

Cemeteries Near Margaret ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Margaret.

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

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

  • Stallings Memorial Park
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Stallings Memorial Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Stallings Memorial Park
  • Oakwood Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Oakwood Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oakwood Cemetery
  • Highland Memory Gardens
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Highland Memory Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Highland Memory Gardens
  • Spring Hope Memorial Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
  • Oakdale Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Oakdale Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oakdale Cemetery
  • White Level Baptist Church Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
  • Meeks Cemetery
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Meeks Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Meeks Cemetery
  • Mitchell Cemetery
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mitchell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mitchell Cemetery
  • Pleasant Grove Church Cemetery
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
  • Walker Cemetery
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Walker Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Walker Cemetery
  • Wakefield Cemetery
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wakefield Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wakefield Cemetery
  • Adams Cemetery
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Adams Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Adams Cemetery
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    • Hedgepeth Cemetery
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hedgepeth Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hedgepeth Cemetery
    • Jones Cemetery
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jones Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jones Cemetery
    • Wood Cemetery
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wood Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wood 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 Margaret in the Atlas, the following 1895 communities would have been found near the current location of Margaret.

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

  • Mapleville
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mapleville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mapleville
    • Mapleville is located in Franklin County
  • Justice
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Justice have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Justice
    • Justice is located in Franklin County
  • Hunts
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hunts have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunts
    • Hunts is located in Nash County
  • Louisburg
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
  • Sutton
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sutton
    • Sutton is located in Franklin County
  • Royal
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Royal have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Royal
    • Royal is located in Franklin County
  • Spring Hope
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
  • Katesville
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Katesville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Katesville
    • Katesville is located in Franklin County
  • Oakland
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oakland have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oakland
    • Oakland is located in Nash County
  • Castalia
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Castalia have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Castalia
    • Castalia is located in Nash County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 273 people
  • Laurel
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Laurel have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Laurel
    • Laurel is located in Franklin County
  • Moulton
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Moulton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Moulton
    • Moulton is located in Franklin County
  • Continue List   (13 more) ...
    • Ingleside
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ingleside
      • Ingleside is located in Franklin County
    • Union Hope
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Union Hope
      • Union Hope is located in Nash County
    • Centerville
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Centerville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Centerville
      • Centerville is located in Franklin County
      • Estimated population in 2017: 102 people

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

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

The official website for Franklin County: www.co.franklin.nc.us/

The official website for State of North Carolina: https://www.nc.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
<2>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<3>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- Margaret) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Margaret. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 36.0249, Longitude: -78.2261       In this case, the coordinates for Margaret 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 Margaret, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.




 

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