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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 West Jefferson (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 West Jefferson. 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 West Jefferson ...

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.

For example, a typical abbreviation for West Jefferson: W. Jefferson

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 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.

West Jefferson is located in Ashe 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 Ashe County: Alleghany, Watauga, Wilkes, Johnson (TN) & Grayson (VA).

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

  • Ashe County     (The home county of West Jefferson)
    • The following are listed by their distance from West Jefferson, with the one closest to West Jefferson listed first.
    • Jefferson
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Warrensville
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Warrensville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Warrensville
      • Warrensville is located in Ashe County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Warrensville <1>
    • Wagoner
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wagoner have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wagoner
      • Wagoner is located in Ashe County
    • Fleetwood
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fleetwood have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fleetwood
      • Fleetwood is located in Ashe County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Fleetwood <1>
    • Lansing
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
    • Comet
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Comet
      • Comet is located in Ashe County
    • Yates
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Yates
      • Yates is located in Ashe County
    • Glendale Springs
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glendale Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glendale Springs
      • Glendale Springs is located in Ashe County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Glendale Springs <1>
    • Creston
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Roten
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Roten have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roten
      • Roten is located in Ashe County
    • Brownwood
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brownwood
      • Brownwood is located in Ashe County
    • Todd
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Todd have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Todd
      • Todd is located in Ashe County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Todd <1>
  • Alleghany County
    • The following are listed by their distance from West Jefferson, with the one closest to West Jefferson listed first.
    • Scottville
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Scottville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Scottville
      • Scottville is located in Alleghany County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Scottville <1>
    • Laurel Springs
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Laurel Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Laurel Springs
      • Laurel Springs is located in Alleghany County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Laurel Springs <1>
    • Topia
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Topia
      • Topia is located in Alleghany County
    • Piney Creek
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Piney Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Piney Creek
      • Piney Creek is located in Alleghany County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Piney Creek <1>
    • Amelia
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Amelia
      • Amelia is located in Alleghany County
    • Sparta
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sparta have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sparta
      • Sparta is located in Alleghany County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,723 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sparta <1>
    • Glade Valley
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glade Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glade Valley
      • Glade Valley is located in Alleghany County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Glade Valley <1>
    • Hooker
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hooker
      • Hooker is located in Alleghany County
    • Roaring Gap
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Roaring Gap have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roaring Gap
      • Roaring Gap is located in Alleghany County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Roaring Gap <1>
    • Ennice
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ennice have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ennice
      • Ennice is located in Alleghany County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ennice <1>
  • Avery County
    • The following are listed by their distance from West Jefferson, with the one closest to West Jefferson listed first.
    • Seven Devils
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Seven Devils have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Seven Devils
      • Seven Devils is located in Avery County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 203 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Seven Devils <1>
    • Mount Gilead
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mount Gilead have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Gilead
      • Mount Gilead is located in Avery County
    • Beech Mountain
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Beech Mountain have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beech Mountain
      • Beech Mountain is located in Avery County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 320 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Beech Mountain <1>
    • Banner Elk
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Whaley
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whaley
      • Whaley is located in Avery County
    • Sugar Mountain
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sugar Mountain have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sugar Mountain
      • Sugar Mountain is located in Avery County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 197 people
    • Grandfather
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grandfather
      • Grandfather is located in Avery County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 24 people
  • Caldwell County
    • The following are listed by their distance from West Jefferson, with the one closest to West Jefferson listed first.
    • Blowing Rock
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Mulberry
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mulberry
      • Mulberry is located in Caldwell County
    • Patterson
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Patterson have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Patterson
      • Patterson is located in Caldwell County
    • Kings Creek
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kings Creek
      • Kings Creek is located in Caldwell County
    • Rufus
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rufus
      • Rufus is located in Caldwell County
  • Watauga County
    • The following are listed by their distance from West Jefferson, with the one closest to West Jefferson listed first.
    • Deep Gap
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
    • Laxon
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Laxon
      • Laxon is located in Watauga County
    • Moretz
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Moretz have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Moretz
      • Moretz is located in Watauga County
    • Stony Fork
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stony Fork
      • Stony Fork is located in Watauga County
    • Rutherwood
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rutherwood
      • Rutherwood is located in Watauga County
    • Sands
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sands have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sands
      • Sands is located in Watauga County
    • Zionville
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
    • Bamboo
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bamboo
      • Bamboo is located in Watauga County
    • Boone
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Boone have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Boone
      • Boone is located in Watauga County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 20,003 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Boone <1>
    • Mabel
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mabel
      • Mabel is located in Watauga County
    • Vilas
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vilas have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vilas
      • Vilas is located in Watauga County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Vilas <1>
    • Sugar Grove
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sugar Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sugar Grove
      • Sugar Grove is located in Watauga County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sugar Grove <1>
  • Wilkes County
    • The following are listed by their distance from West Jefferson, with the one closest to West Jefferson listed first.
    • Wilbar
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wilbar
      • Wilbar is located in Wilkes County
    • McGrady
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for McGrady have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McGrady
      • McGrady is located in Wilkes County
    • Springfield ‑ Historic
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Springfield have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Springfield
      • Springfield is located in Wilkes County
    • Purlear
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Purlear have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Purlear
      • Purlear is located in Wilkes County
    • Millers Creek
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Millers Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Millers Creek
      • Millers Creek is located in Wilkes County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Millers Creek <1>
    • Mount Pleasant
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mount Pleasant have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Pleasant
      • Mount Pleasant is located in Wilkes County
    • Dehart
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dehart have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dehart
      • Dehart is located in Wilkes County
    • Mulberry
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mulberry
      • Mulberry is located in Wilkes County
    • Abshers
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Abshers
      • Abshers is located in Wilkes County
    • Moxley
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Moxley
      • Moxley is located in Wilkes County
    • Ferguson
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ferguson have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ferguson
      • Ferguson is located in Wilkes County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ferguson <1>
    • Cricket
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cricket have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cricket
      • Cricket is located in Wilkes County
  • Carter County (TN)
    • Buladeen
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buladeen
      • Buladeen is located in Carter County (TN)
      • Former names for Buladeen:
      • Colesville
      • Magnetic
  • Johnson County (TN)
    • The following are listed by their distance from West Jefferson, with the one closest to West Jefferson listed first.
    • Dowell ‑ Historic
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dowell have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dowell
      • Dowell is located in Johnson County (TN)
      • Estimated population in 2014: 364 people
    • Trade
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Trade
      • Trade is located in Johnson County (TN)
      • Estimated population in 2014: 1,441 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Trade <1>
    • Mountain City
      (18 miles [29 km] to the west)
    • Fuller
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fuller
      • Fuller is located in Johnson County (TN)
    • Shingletown
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shingletown
      • Shingletown is located in Johnson County (TN)
    • Norris
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Norris have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Norris
      • Norris is located in Johnson County (TN)
      • Estimated population in 2014: 1,652 people
    • Winchester
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Winchester have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Winchester
      • Winchester is located in Johnson County (TN)
      • Estimated population in 2014: 8,547 people
    • Butler
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the west)
  • Grayson County (VA)
    • The following are listed by their distance from West Jefferson, with the one closest to West Jefferson listed first.
    • Rugby
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rugby
      • Rugby is located in Grayson County (VA)
    • Mouth-of-Wilson
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
    • Whitetop
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Bridle Creek
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bridle Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bridle Creek
      • Bridle Creek is located in Grayson County (VA)
    • Trout Dale
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the north)
    • Flat Ridge
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Flat Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flat Ridge
      • Flat Ridge is located in Grayson County (VA)
    • Independence
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Independence have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Independence
      • Independence is located in Grayson County (VA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 887 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Independence <1>
    • Elk Creek
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
    • Baywood
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Baywood
      • Baywood is located in Grayson County (VA)
  • Smyth County (VA)
    • The following are listed by their distance from West Jefferson, with the one closest to West Jefferson listed first.
    • Sugar Grove
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sugar Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sugar Grove
      • Sugar Grove is located in Smyth County (VA)
    • Adwolf
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Adwolf have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Adwolf
      • Adwolf is located in Smyth County (VA)
    • Chilhowie
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chilhowie have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chilhowie
      • Chilhowie is located in Smyth County (VA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,698 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Chilhowie <1>
    • Seven Mile Ford
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Seven Mile Ford
      • Seven Mile Ford is located in Smyth County (VA)
    • Marion
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marion have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marion
      • Marion is located in Smyth County (VA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 5,555 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Marion <1>
  • Washington County (VA)
    • The following are listed by their distance from West Jefferson, with the one closest to West Jefferson listed first.
    • Green Cove
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Cove
      • Green Cove is located in Washington County (VA)
    • Damascus
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Damascus have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Damascus
      • Damascus is located in Washington County (VA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 775 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Damascus <1>
    • Loves Mill
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Loves Mill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Loves Mill
      • Loves Mill is located in Washington County (VA)
    • Friendship
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Friendship have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Friendship
      • Friendship is located in Washington County (VA)
    • Lodi
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lodi
      • Lodi is located in Washington County (VA)
    • Alvarado
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alvarado
      • Alvarado is located in Washington County (VA)
    • Fleet
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest)

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

Newspapers Published in the Vicinity of West Jefferson ...

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 19 newspapers that have been published in the area around West Jefferson.

We have organized these newspapers into two lists:

  • A Local Newspaper List - focusing on the papers published in the immediate area of West Jefferson. There are actually two parts to this list - papers printed in the immediate area of West Jefferson and those printed in the larger area surrounding West Jefferson.
  • An Extended Newspaper List - a longer list, sorted by paper name and containing those papers published within 18 miles [29 km]<3> of West Jefferson.

Websites to Help With Your Genealogy Research ...

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

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

Cemeteries Near West Jefferson ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of West Jefferson.

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

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

  • Wallace Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
  • Walters - Jacobs Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Walters - Jacobs Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Walters - Jacobs Cemetery
  • Ashelawn Memorial Gardens
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ashelawn Memorial Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ashelawn Memorial Gardens
  • Weaver Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Weaver Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Weaver Cemetery
  • Edear Parsons Family Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for the Edear Parsons Family Cemetery. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
    • The Edear Parsons Family Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Parsons Family Cemetery
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Edear Parsons Family Cemetery
  • Milam Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Milam Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Milam Cemetery
  • Gilley Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gilley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gilley Cemetery
  • Howell Hill Community Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
  • Peace Haven Church Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
  • J.O. Blevens Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the J.O. Blevens Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the J.O. Blevens Cemetery
  • Sabbath Home Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sabbath Home Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sabbath Home Cemetery
  • Ham Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ham Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ham Cemetery
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    • Eldreth Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Eldreth Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Eldreth Cemetery
    • Elliot Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Elliot Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Elliot Cemetery
    • Weaver Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Weaver Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Weaver 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>

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

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

  • Beaver Creek
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Beaver Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beaver Creek
    • Beaver Creek is located in Ashe County
  • Jefferson
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
  • Baldwin
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Baldwin have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Baldwin
    • Baldwin is located in Ashe County
  • Wagoner
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wagoner have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wagoner
    • Wagoner is located in Ashe County
  • Dresden
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dresden have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dresden
    • Dresden is located in Ashe County
  • Clifton
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clifton have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clifton
    • Clifton is located in Ashe County
  • Nathans Creek
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Nathans Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nathans Creek
    • Nathans Creek is located in Ashe County
  • Comet
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Comet
    • Comet is located in Ashe County
  • Fig
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fig have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fig
    • Fig is located in Ashe County
  • Creston
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
  • Lansing
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
  • Obids
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Obids have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Obids
    • Obids is located in Ashe County
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    • Ore Knob
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ore Knob have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ore Knob
      • Ore Knob is located in Ashe County
    • Roten
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Roten have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roten
      • Roten is located in Ashe County
    • Crumpler
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crumpler have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crumpler
      • Crumpler is located in Ashe County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Crumpler <1>

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

The official website for West Jefferson: www.townofwj.com/

The official website for Ashe County: www.ashecountygov.com/

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

Footnotes ...

<1>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<2>The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
<3>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- West Jefferson) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in West Jefferson. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 36.3952, Longitude: -81.4902       In this case, the coordinates for West Jefferson 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>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.
<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 West Jefferson, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.




 

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