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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 Murfreesboro (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 Murfreesboro. 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.

Name Variations for Murfreesboro ...

When searching records, keep in mind that names and their spelling can change over time. Our sources include documents like maps, railroad schedules, Travel, Express and Shipping Guides. Many of these documents date from the 1800's and it's common to find spelling differences.

Although we can't give a definitive list, hopefully the following will give you a feel for the variations that might have occurred.

Another variation: Murfreesborough.

If you have information about these names (such as the reason for the change, date of change, the origin of the name), please Contact Us.

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.

Murfreesboro is located in Hertford 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 Hertford County: Bertie, Chowan, Gates, Northampton & Southampton (VA).

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

  • Hertford County     (The home county of Murfreesboro)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Murfreesboro, with the one closest to Murfreesboro listed first.
    • Barretts Crossroads
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Barretts Crossroads
      • Barretts Crossroads is located in Hertford County
    • Como
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Como have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Como
      • Como is located in Hertford County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 82 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Como <2>
    • Menola
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Menola
      • Menola is located in Hertford County
    • Winton
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
    • Tuscarora Beach
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tuscarora Beach
      • Tuscarora Beach is located in Hertford County
      • Tuscarora Beach has also been known as:
      • Barfield
      • Barfields
    • Poor Town
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Poor Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Poor Town
      • Poor Town is located in Hertford County
    • Cofield
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cofield have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cofield
      • Cofield is located in Hertford County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 363 people
    • Ahoskie
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Earleys
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Earleys
      • Earleys is located in Hertford County
    • Harrellsville
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harrellsville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harrellsville
      • Harrellsville is located in Hertford County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 95 people
  • Bertie County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Murfreesboro, with the one closest to Murfreesboro listed first.
    • Aulander
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Aulander have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Aulander
      • Aulander is located in Bertie County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 763 people
    • Hexlena
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hexlena
      • Hexlena is located in Bertie County
    • Powellsville
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Powellsville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Powellsville
      • Powellsville is located in Bertie County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 239 people
    • Roxobel
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roxobel
      • Roxobel is located in Bertie County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 209 people
    • Kelford
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kelford have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kelford
      • Kelford is located in Bertie County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 217 people
    • Lewiston Woodville
      (23 miles [37 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lewiston Woodville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lewiston Woodville
      • Lewiston Woodville is located in Bertie County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 473 people
    • Askewville
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Askewville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Askewville
      • Askewville is located in Bertie County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 216 people
    • Colerain
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Colerain
      • Colerain is located in Bertie County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 172 people
    • Drew
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Drew have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Drew
      • Drew is located in Bertie County
    • Ashland
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ashland
      • Ashland is located in Bertie County
  • Chowan County
    • Ryland
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ryland
      • Ryland is located in Chowan County
  • Gates County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Murfreesboro, with the one closest to Murfreesboro listed first.
    • Eure
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eure have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eure
      • Eure is located in Gates County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Eure <2>
    • Roduco
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Roduco have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roduco
      • Roduco is located in Gates County
    • Reynoldson
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Reynoldson have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Reynoldson
      • Reynoldson is located in Gates County
    • White Oak
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for White Oak
      • White Oak is located in Gates County
    • Gates
      (18 miles [29 km] to the east)
    • Gatesville
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gatesville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gatesville
      • Gatesville is located in Gates County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 290 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Gatesville <2>
    • Willeyton
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Willeyton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willeyton
      • Willeyton is located in Gates County
    • Mintonsville
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mintonsville
      • Mintonsville is located in Gates County
    • Mitchells Fork
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mitchells Fork
      • Mitchells Fork is located in Gates County
    • Muddy Cross
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Muddy Cross
      • Muddy Cross is located in Gates County
    • Sunbury
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunbury have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunbury
      • Sunbury is located in Gates County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sunbury <2>
    • Hobbsville
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hobbsville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hobbsville
      • Hobbsville is located in Gates County
    • Corapeake
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Corapeake have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Corapeake
      • Corapeake is located in Gates County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Corapeake <2>
  • Halifax County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Murfreesboro, with the one closest to Murfreesboro listed first.
    • Tillery
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tillery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tillery
      • Tillery is located in Halifax County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Tillery <2>
    • Scotland Neck
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Scotland Neck have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Scotland Neck
      • Scotland Neck is located in Halifax County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,810 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Scotland Neck <2>
    • Halifax
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Halifax have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Halifax
      • Halifax is located in Halifax County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 201 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Halifax <2>
    • South Weldon
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for South Weldon have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for South Weldon
      • South Weldon is located in Halifax County
    • Weldon
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Weldon have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Weldon
      • Weldon is located in Halifax County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,456 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Weldon <2>
    • Roanoke Rapids
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the west)
  • Northampton County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Murfreesboro, with the one closest to Murfreesboro listed first.
    • Pendleton
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pendleton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pendleton
      • Pendleton is located in Northampton County
    • Severn
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Severn have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Severn
      • Severn is located in Northampton County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 238 people
    • Conway
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Conway have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Conway
      • Conway is located in Northampton County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 721 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Conway <2>
    • Potecasi
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Potecasi have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Potecasi
      • Potecasi is located in Northampton County
    • Woodland
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodland have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodland
      • Woodland is located in Northampton County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 701 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Woodland <2>
    • Eagletown
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eagletown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eagletown
      • Eagletown is located in Northampton County
    • Lasker
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lasker have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lasker
      • Lasker is located in Northampton County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 106 people
    • Margarettsville
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Margarettsville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Margarettsville
      • Margarettsville is located in Northampton County
    • Rich Square
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rich Square have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rich Square
      • Rich Square is located in Northampton County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 834 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Rich Square <2>
    • Jackson
      (18 miles [29 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jackson have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jackson
      • Jackson is located in Northampton County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 452 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Jackson <2>
    • Seaboard
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Seaboard have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Seaboard
      • Seaboard is located in Northampton County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 541 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Seaboard <2>
    • Garysburg
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the west)
    • Pleasant Hill
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pleasant Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant Hill
      • Pleasant Hill is located in Northampton County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Pleasant Hill <2>
  • Emporia City (VA)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Murfreesboro, with the one closest to Murfreesboro listed first.
    • Emporia
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Emporia
      • Emporia is located in Emporia City (VA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 5,257 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Emporia <2>
    • White City
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for White City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for White City
      • White City is located in Emporia City (VA)
  • Franklin City (VA)
    • Franklin
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)
  • Greensville County (VA)
    • Skippers
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest)
  • Isle of Wight County (VA)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Murfreesboro, with the one closest to Murfreesboro listed first.
    • Carrsville
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carrsville
      • Carrsville is located in Isle of Wight County (VA)
    • Walters
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Walters
      • Walters is located in Isle of Wight County (VA)
  • Southampton County (VA)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Murfreesboro, with the one closest to Murfreesboro listed first.
    • Statesville
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Statesville
      • Statesville is located in Southampton County (VA)
    • Sunbeam
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunbeam
      • Sunbeam is located in Southampton County (VA)
    • Riverdale
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riverdale
      • Riverdale is located in Southampton County (VA)
    • Boykins
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Boykins
      • Boykins is located in Southampton County (VA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 525 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Boykins <2>
    • Newsoms
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Newsoms
      • Newsoms is located in Southampton County (VA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 298 people
    • Branchville
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Branchville
      • Branchville is located in Southampton County (VA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 115 people
    • Shiloh
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shiloh
      • Shiloh is located in Southampton County (VA)
    • Handsom
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Handsom
      • Handsom is located in Southampton County (VA)
    • Watkins Corner
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Watkins Corner
      • Watkins Corner is located in Southampton County (VA)
    • Kingsdale
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kingsdale
      • Kingsdale is located in Southampton County (VA)
    • Little Texas
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Little Texas
      • Little Texas is located in Southampton County (VA)
    • Vincent Grove
      (18 miles [29 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vincent Grove
      • Vincent Grove is located in Southampton County (VA)
    • Koskoo
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Koskoo. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Koskoo
      • Koskoo is located in Southampton County (VA)
  • Suffolk City (VA)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Murfreesboro, with the one closest to Murfreesboro listed first.
    • Pittmantown
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pittmantown
      • Pittmantown is located in Suffolk City (VA)
    • Oak Grove
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Grove
      • Oak Grove is located in Suffolk City (VA)
    • Holland
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holland
      • Holland is located in Suffolk City (VA)
    • Whaleyville
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whaleyville
      • Whaleyville is located in Suffolk City (VA)
  • Sussex County (VA)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Murfreesboro, with the one closest to Murfreesboro listed first.
    • Grizzard
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grizzard
      • Grizzard is located in Sussex County (VA)
    • Yale
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Yale
      • Yale is located in Sussex County (VA)
    • Henry
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Henry
      • Henry is located in Sussex County (VA)

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

Newspapers Published in the Vicinity of Murfreesboro ...

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 32 newspapers that have been published in the area around Murfreesboro.

We have organized these newspapers into two lists:

  • A Local Newspaper List - focusing on the papers published in the immediate area of Murfreesboro. There are actually two parts to this list - papers printed in the immediate area of Murfreesboro and those printed in the larger area surrounding Murfreesboro.
  • An Extended Newspaper List - a longer list, sorted by paper name and containing those papers published within 19 miles [30.6 km]<4> of Murfreesboro.

Websites to Help With Your Genealogy Research ...

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

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

Cemeteries Near Murfreesboro ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Murfreesboro.

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

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

  • Silas Edwards Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
  • Nebo Church Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Nebo Church Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Nebo Church Cemetery
  • Britt - Benthall Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
  • Vann Family Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
  • Blackjack Oak Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
    • The Blackjack Oak Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Black Jack Oak Cemetery
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Blackjack Oak Cemetery
  • Holland Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
  • Barnes UMC Cemetery
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for the Barnes UMC Cemetery. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Barnes UMC Cemetery
  • Brinkley Cemetery
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Brinkley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Brinkley Cemetery
  • Brantley Cemetery
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Brantley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Brantley Cemetery
  • Askew Cemetery
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Askew Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Askew Cemetery
  • Brett Cemetery
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for the Brett Cemetery. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Brett Cemetery
  • Weaver Cemetery
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Weaver Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Weaver Cemetery
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    • Jenkins Cemetery
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jenkins Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jenkins Cemetery
    • Beechwood Cemetery
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Hillcrest Cemetery
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hillcrest Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hillcrest 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.<6>

The Rand McNally Atlas shows that Murfreesboro had a population of 674 people in 1895 with a post office and railroad service. In 2020, Murfreesboro had a population of 2,868 people.

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

  • Mapleton
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mapleton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mapleton
    • Mapleton is located in Hertford County
  • Pendleton
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pendleton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pendleton
    • Pendleton is located in Northampton County
  • Como
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Como have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Como
    • Como is located in Hertford County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 82 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Como <2>
  • Milwaukee
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Milwaukee have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Milwaukee
    • Milwaukee is located in Northampton County
  • Menola
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Menola
    • Menola is located in Hertford County
  • Severn
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Severn have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Severn
    • Severn is located in Northampton County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 238 people
  • Conway
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Conway have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Conway
    • Conway is located in Northampton County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 721 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Conway <2>
  • Union
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Union have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Union
    • Union is located in Hertford County
  • Potecasi
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Potecasi have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Potecasi
    • Potecasi is located in Northampton County
  • Saint John
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saint John have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saint John
    • Saint John is located in Hertford County
  • Winton
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
  • Woodland
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodland have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodland
    • Woodland is located in Northampton County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 701 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Woodland <2>
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    • Riddicksville
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Riddicksville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riddicksville
      • Riddicksville is located in Hertford County
    • Creeksville
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Creeksville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Creeksville
      • Creeksville is located in Northampton County
    • Boykins
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Boykins
      • Boykins is located in Southampton County (VA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 525 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Boykins <2>

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

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

The official website for Hertford County: www.co.hertford.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>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.
<4>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- Murfreesboro) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Murfreesboro. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 36.4427, Longitude: -77.0971       In this case, the coordinates for Murfreesboro have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<5>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.
<6>We use the term 'Historic' broadly and it generally means that the community no longer exists. However, it can also mean that the community might still exist, but was significantly larger or had a more 'official' existence in the past than it does now. Unfortunately our sources of data have proven to be unreliable. If you can provide us with more specific information about Murfreesboro, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.




 

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