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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 Saconon (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 Saconon. 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 southeast 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 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 east 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.

Saconon is located in Henderson 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 Henderson County: Buncombe, Haywood, Polk, Rutherford, Transylvania & Greenville (SC).

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

  • Henderson County     (The home county of Saconon)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Saconon, with the one closest to Saconon listed first.
    • Dana
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dana have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dana
      • Dana is located in Henderson County
    • Upward
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Upward
      • Upward is located in Henderson County
    • U-No
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for U-No
      • U-No is located in Henderson County
    • East Flat Rock
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for East Flat Rock have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for East Flat Rock
      • East Flat Rock is located in Henderson County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for East Flat Rock <2>
    • Barker Heights
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Barker Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Barker Heights
      • Barker Heights is located in Henderson County
    • Carolina Village
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Carolina Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carolina Village
      • Carolina Village is located in Henderson County
    • Balfour
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Balfour have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Balfour
      • Balfour is located in Henderson County
    • Cumberland Village
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cumberland Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cumberland Village
      • Cumberland Village is located in Henderson County
    • Hendersonville
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
    • Pinehurst
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pinehurst have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pinehurst
      • Pinehurst is located in Henderson County
    • Claremont
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Claremont have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Claremont
      • Claremont is located in Henderson County
    • Flat Rock
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • 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 Henderson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,408 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Flat Rock <2>
  • Buncombe County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Saconon, with the one closest to Saconon listed first.
    • Arden
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Royal Pines
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Royal Pines have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Royal Pines
      • Royal Pines is located in Buncombe County
    • Busbee
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Busbee have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Busbee
      • Busbee is located in Buncombe County
    • Skyland
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Skyland have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Skyland
      • Skyland is located in Buncombe County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Skyland <2>
    • Avery Creek
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Avery Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Avery Creek
      • Avery Creek is located in Buncombe County
    • Azalea
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Azalea have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Azalea
      • Azalea is located in Buncombe County
    • Biltmore Forest
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Biltmore Forest have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Biltmore Forest
      • Biltmore Forest is located in Buncombe County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,431 people
    • Fairview
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fairview have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairview
      • Fairview is located in Buncombe County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Fairview <2>
    • Shiloh
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shiloh have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shiloh
      • Shiloh is located in Buncombe County
    • Swannanoa Hills
      (18 miles [29 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Swannanoa Hills
      • Swannanoa Hills is located in Buncombe County
    • Bent Creek
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bent Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bent Creek
      • Bent Creek is located in Buncombe County
    • Sayles Village
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sayles Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sayles Village
      • Sayles Village is located in Buncombe County
  • Haywood County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Saconon, with the one closest to Saconon listed first.
    • Morning Star
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Morning Star
      • Morning Star is located in Haywood County
    • Canton
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Canton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Canton
      • Canton is located in Haywood County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 4,369 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Canton <2>
  • McDowell County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Saconon, with the one closest to Saconon listed first.
    • Moffitt Hill
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Moffitt Hill
      • Moffitt Hill is located in McDowell County
    • Lackey Town
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lackey Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lackey Town
      • Lackey Town is located in McDowell County
    • Old Fort
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Old Fort have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Old Fort
      • Old Fort is located in McDowell County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 924 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Old Fort <2>
    • Sugar Hill
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sugar Hill
      • Sugar Hill is located in McDowell County
    • Greenlee
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenlee
      • Greenlee is located in McDowell County
    • Providence
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast)
      • 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 McDowell County
    • Vein Mountain
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vein Mountain have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vein Mountain
      • Vein Mountain is located in McDowell County
    • Glenwood
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glenwood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glenwood
      • Glenwood is located in McDowell County
    • West Marion
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for West Marion have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Marion
      • West Marion is located in McDowell County
    • Marion
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marion have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marion
      • Marion is located in McDowell County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 7,937 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Marion <2>
  • Polk County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Saconon, with the one closest to Saconon listed first.
    • Columbus
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Lynn
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lynn have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lynn
      • Lynn is located in Polk County
    • Mill Spring
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mill Spring have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mill Spring
      • Mill Spring is located in Polk County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mill Spring <2>
    • Tryon
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
  • Rutherford County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Saconon, with the one closest to Saconon listed first.
    • Chimney Rock
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Village of Chimney Rock Village
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Village of Chimney Rock Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Village of Chimney Rock Village
      • Village of Chimney Rock Village is located in Rutherford County
      • Estimated population in 2015: 108 people
    • Lake Lure
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake Lure have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Lure
      • Lake Lure is located in Rutherford County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,153 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lake Lure <2>
    • Otter Creek ‑ Historic
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Otter Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Otter Creek
      • Otter Creek is located in Rutherford County
    • Whitehouse
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whitehouse
      • Whitehouse is located in Rutherford County
    • Rutherfordton
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the east)
    • Ruth
      (23 miles [37 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ruth have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ruth
      • Ruth is located in Rutherford County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 400 people
    • Shiloh
      (23 miles [37 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shiloh have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shiloh
      • Shiloh is located in Rutherford County
    • Bakersville
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bakersville
      • Bakersville is located in Rutherford County
    • Spindale
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spindale have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spindale
      • Spindale is located in Rutherford County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 4,175 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Spindale <2>
    • Thermal City
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Thermal City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Thermal City
      • Thermal City is located in Rutherford County
    • Union Mills
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast)
  • Transylvania County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Saconon, with the one closest to Saconon listed first.
    • Penrose
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Penrose have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Penrose
      • Penrose is located in Transylvania County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Penrose <2>
    • Seven Springs
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Seven Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Seven Springs
      • Seven Springs is located in Transylvania County
    • Pisgah Forest
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pisgah Forest have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pisgah Forest
      • Pisgah Forest is located in Transylvania County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Pisgah Forest <2>
    • Cedar Mountain
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedar Mountain have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Mountain
      • Cedar Mountain is located in Transylvania County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cedar Mountain <2>
    • Brevard
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brevard
      • Brevard is located in Transylvania County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 7,899 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Brevard <2>
    • Rosman
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rosman have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rosman
      • Rosman is located in Transylvania County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 624 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Rosman <2>
    • Balsam Grove
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the west)
  • Cherokee County (SC)
    • Chesnee
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chesnee
      • Chesnee is located in Cherokee County (SC)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 942 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Chesnee <2>
  • Greenville County (SC)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Saconon, with the one closest to Saconon listed first.
    • Highland
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Highland
      • Highland is located in Greenville County (SC)
    • Gowensville
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gowensville
      • Gowensville is located in Greenville County (SC)
    • Tigerville
      (18 miles [29 km] to the south)
    • Cleveland
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Slater
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the south)
    • Caesars Head
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Caesars Head
      • Caesars Head is located in Greenville County (SC)
    • Marietta
      (23 miles [37 km] to the south)
    • O'Neal
      (23 miles [37 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for O'Neal have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for O'Neal
      • O'Neal is located in Greenville County (SC)
    • Travelers Rest
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the south)
    • Chick Springs
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chick Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chick Springs
      • Chick Springs is located in Greenville County (SC)
    • Greer
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greer
      • Greer is located in Greenville County (SC)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 35,316 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Greer <2>
    • Taylors
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)
  • Pickens County (SC)
    • Dacusville
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dacusville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dacusville
      • Dacusville is located in Pickens County (SC)
  • Spartanburg County (SC)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Saconon, with the one closest to Saconon listed first.
    • Landrum
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Landrum
      • Landrum is located in Spartanburg County (SC)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,725 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Landrum <2>
    • Campobello
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)
    • Gramling
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Fingerville
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast)
    • Inman Mills
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Inman Mills
      • Inman Mills is located in Spartanburg County (SC)
    • Inman
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Inman
      • Inman is located in Spartanburg County (SC)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,480 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Inman <2>
    • Brooklyn
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brooklyn have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brooklyn
      • Brooklyn is located in Spartanburg County (SC)
    • Boiling Springs
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Lyman
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lyman
      • Lyman is located in Spartanburg County (SC)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,796 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lyman <2>
    • Duncan
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Duncan
      • Duncan is located in Spartanburg County (SC)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,715 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Duncan <2>
    • Valley Falls
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Wellford
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wellford
      • Wellford is located in Spartanburg County (SC)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,774 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Wellford <2>

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

Newspapers Published in Saconon ...

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 29 newspapers that have been published in the area around Saconon.

Although we're unaware of any newspapers that were published in the immediate area of Saconon, there are papers which were published within 11 miles [17.7 km]<3>. A list of those papers, sorted by paper name, can be found on the Extended Newspaper List for Saconon.

Websites to Help With Your Genealogy Research ...

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

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

Cemeteries Near Saconon ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Saconon.

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

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

  • Stepp Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Stepp Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Stepp Cemetery
  • Jones Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • 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
  • Jones Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • 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
  • Bradley Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bradley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bradley Cemetery
  • Jones - Price Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jones - Price Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jones - Price Cemetery
  • Bradley Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bradley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bradley Cemetery
  • Patty Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Patty Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Patty Cemetery
  • Pittillo Lanning Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pittillo Lanning Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pittillo Lanning Cemetery
  • Edneyville Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Edneyville Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Edneyville Cemetery
  • Fruitland Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fruitland Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fruitland Cemetery
  • Love Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Love Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Love Cemetery
  • Seagle Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Seagle Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Seagle Cemetery
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    • Forest Lawn Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Forest Lawn Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Forest Lawn Cemetery
    • Oakdale Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • 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
    • Mud Creek Baptist Church Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)

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 Saconon in the Atlas, the following 1895 communities would have been found near the current location of Saconon.

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

  • Blue Ridge
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Blue Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blue Ridge
    • Blue Ridge is located in Henderson County
  • Baxter
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Baxter have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Baxter
    • Baxter is located in Henderson County
  • Upward
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Upward
    • Upward is located in Henderson County
  • Fruitland
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fruitland have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fruitland
    • Fruitland is located in Henderson County
  • Hendersonville
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
  • Flat Rock
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
    • 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 Henderson County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,408 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Flat Rock <2>
  • Zirconia
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
  • Saluda
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saluda have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saluda
    • Saluda is located in Henderson County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 703 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Saluda <2>
  • Melrose
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Melrose have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Melrose
    • Melrose is located in Polk County
  • Chimney Rock
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
  • Bat Cave
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
  • Bearwallow
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bearwallow have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bearwallow
    • Bearwallow is located in Henderson County
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    • Lynn
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lynn have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lynn
      • Lynn is located in Polk County
    • Columbus
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Fletcher
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fletcher have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fletcher
      • Fletcher is located in Henderson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 8,439 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Fletcher <2>

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

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

The official website for Henderson County: www.hendersoncountync.org/

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 obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Saconon) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Saconon. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 35.3404, Longitude: -82.3507       In this case, the coordinates for Saconon 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 Saconon, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.




 

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