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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 Wildwood (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 Wildwood. 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 and doctors 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.

Wildwood is located in Cape May County.

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

The following counties adjoin and form the boundaries of Cape May County: Atlantic & Cumberland.

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

  • Cape May County     (The home county of Wildwood)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Wildwood, with the one closest to Wildwood listed first.
    • North Wildwood
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for North Wildwood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Wildwood
      • North Wildwood is located in Cape May County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,739 people
    • Anglesea
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Anglesea
      • Anglesea is located in Cape May County
    • Diamond Beach
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Diamond Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Diamond Beach
      • Diamond Beach is located in Cape May County
    • Rio Grande
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rio Grande
      • Rio Grande is located in Cape May County
      • Former name for Rio Grande:
      • Crandol Town
      • Rio Grande has also been known as:
      • Hildreth
      • Leamings
    • Erma
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Erma have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Erma
      • Erma is located in Cape May County
    • Green Creek
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Creek
      • Green Creek is located in Cape May County
    • Cape May
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cape May
      • Cape May is located in Cape May County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,404 people
    • Cape May Court House
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cape May Court House
      • Cape May Court House is located in Cape May County
    • Villas
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Villas have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Villas
      • Villas is located in Cape May County
    • Norburys Landing
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Norburys Landing
      • Norburys Landing is located in Cape May County
    • North Cape May
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for North Cape May have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Cape May
      • North Cape May is located in Cape May County
    • Goshen
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Goshen have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Goshen
      • Goshen is located in Cape May County
  • Atlantic County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Wildwood, with the one closest to Wildwood listed first.
    • Corbin City
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Corbin City
      • Corbin City is located in Atlantic County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 488 people
    • Warners Mill
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Warners Mill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Warners Mill
      • Warners Mill is located in Atlantic County
    • Estell Manor
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Estell Manor have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Estell Manor
      • Estell Manor is located in Atlantic County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,738 people
    • Somers Point
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Somers Point have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Somers Point
      • Somers Point is located in Atlantic County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 10,153 people
    • Linwood
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Linwood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Linwood
      • Linwood is located in Atlantic County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 6,635 people
    • Dorothy
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dorothy
      • Dorothy is located in Atlantic County
    • Estellville
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Estellville
      • Estellville is located in Atlantic County
    • Bargaintown
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bargaintown
      • Bargaintown is located in Atlantic County
    • Margate City
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Margate City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Margate City
      • Margate City is located in Atlantic County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 5,801 people
    • Northfield
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Northfield have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Northfield
      • Northfield is located in Atlantic County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 8,047 people
    • Ventnor City
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ventnor City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ventnor City
      • Ventnor City is located in Atlantic County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 9,872 people
  • Cumberland County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Wildwood, with the one closest to Wildwood listed first.
    • Delmont
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Delmont
      • Delmont is located in Cumberland County
    • Dorchester
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dorchester
      • Dorchester is located in Cumberland County
    • Port Norris
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Port Norris have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Port Norris
      • Port Norris is located in Cumberland County
    • Mauricetown
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mauricetown
      • Mauricetown is located in Cumberland County
    • Port Elizabeth
      (23 miles [37 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Port Elizabeth
      • Port Elizabeth is located in Cumberland County
    • Haleyville
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Haleyville
      • Haleyville is located in Cumberland County
    • Hesstown
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hesstown
      • Hesstown is located in Cumberland County
    • Laurel Lake
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Laurel Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Laurel Lake
      • Laurel Lake is located in Cumberland County
    • Turkey Point Corner
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Turkey Point Corner
      • Turkey Point Corner is located in Cumberland County
    • Cumberland
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cumberland
      • Cumberland is located in Cumberland County
    • Millville
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Millville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Millville
      • Millville is located in Cumberland County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 27,025 people
  • Sussex County (DE)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Wildwood, with the one closest to Wildwood listed first.
    • Lewes
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lewes have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lewes
      • Lewes is located in Sussex County (DE)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,417 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lewes <2>
    • Henlopen Acres
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Henlopen Acres have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Henlopen Acres
      • Henlopen Acres is located in Sussex County (DE)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 148 people
    • Rehoboth Beach
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southwest)
    • Bald Eagle Village
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bald Eagle Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bald Eagle Village
      • Bald Eagle Village is located in Sussex County (DE)
    • Dewey Beach
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dewey Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dewey Beach
      • Dewey Beach is located in Sussex County (DE)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 411 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Dewey Beach <2>
    • Country Village
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Country Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Country Village
      • Country Village is located in Sussex County (DE)
    • Nassau
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Sand Dunes Village
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sand Dunes Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sand Dunes Village
      • Sand Dunes Village is located in Sussex County (DE)
    • Sea Spray Village
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sea Spray Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sea Spray Village
      • Sea Spray Village is located in Sussex County (DE)
    • Slaughter Beach
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the west)
    • Waples
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Waples have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Waples
      • Waples is located in Sussex County (DE)
    • Argo Corners
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Argo Corners
      • Argo Corners is located in Sussex County (DE)

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

Newspapers Published in the Vicinity of Wildwood ...

An ongoing effort between the Library of Congress and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has resulted in the National Digital Newspaper Program (NDNP).

To share their results, the partnership has created the Chronicling America website. The goal of this partnership is to assemble a database about the current and historic newspapers of the United States. This includes a growing collection of scanned images from selected papers. All of it available to the public on their website.

Using information that we've taken from the Chronicling America website, we've identified 22 newspapers that have been published in the area around Wildwood.

We have organized these newspapers into two lists:

  • A Local Newspaper List - focusing on the papers published in the immediate area of Wildwood. There are actually two parts to this list - papers printed in the immediate area of Wildwood and those printed in the larger area surrounding Wildwood.
  • An Extended Newspaper List - a longer list, sorted by paper name and containing those papers published within 23 miles [37 km]<3> of Wildwood.

Websites to Help With Your Genealogy Research ...

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

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

Cemeteries Near Wildwood ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Wildwood.

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

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

  • First Baptist Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
  • Fairview Memorial Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fairview Memorial Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fairview Memorial Cemetery
  • John Wesley Cemetery
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the John Wesley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the John Wesley Cemetery
  • Woodland Cemetery
    (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Woodland Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Woodland Cemetery
  • Tiffereth Israel Cemetery
    (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Tiffereth Israel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Tiffereth Israel Cemetery
  • United Brotherhood Cemetery
    (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the United Brotherhood Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the United Brotherhood Cemetery
  • St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery
    (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
  • Seaside Cemetery
    (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)
  • Leesburg Cemetery
    (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest)
  • Tuckahoe UMC Cemetery
    (21 miles [33.8 km] to the north)
  • Head of the River Cemetery
    (22 miles [35.4 km] to the north)
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Head of the River Cemetery is a large cemetery that is located 3 miles [4.8 km]<3> to the east of Corbin City.
    • The Head of the River Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Aetna Cemetery
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Head of the River Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #1105371 <4>
  • St. George Cemetery
    (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. George Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. George Cemetery
  • Continue List   (38 more) ...
    • Bethel Methodist Cemetery
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southwest)
    • Peoples Memorial Park
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Peoples Memorial Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Peoples Memorial Park
    • Midway Cemetery
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Midway Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Midway Cemetery

Nearby Communities in 1895 ...

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

The Rand McNally Atlas shows that in 1895, Wildwood had a post office and railroad service. In 2020, Wildwood had a population of 4,916 people.

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

  • Grassy Sound
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grassy Sound have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grassy Sound
    • Grassy Sound is located in Cape May County
  • Anglesea
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Anglesea
    • Anglesea is located in Cape May County
  • Rio Grande
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rio Grande
    • Rio Grande is located in Cape May County
    • Former name for Rio Grande:
    • Crandol Town
    • Rio Grande has also been known as:
    • Hildreth
    • Leamings
  • Burleigh
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Burleigh have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burleigh
    • Burleigh is located in Cape May County
  • Bennett
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bennett have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bennett
    • Bennett is located in Cape May County
  • Cold Spring
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cold Spring have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cold Spring
    • Cold Spring is located in Cape May County
  • Cape May
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cape May
    • Cape May is located in Cape May County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,404 people
  • Green Creek
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Creek
    • Green Creek is located in Cape May County
  • Cape May Court House
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cape May Court House
    • Cape May Court House is located in Cape May County
  • Fishing Creek
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fishing Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fishing Creek
    • Fishing Creek is located in Cape May County
  • Dias Creek
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dias Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dias Creek
    • Dias Creek is located in Cape May County
  • Swain
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Swain have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Swain
    • Swain is located in Cape May County
  • Continue List   (14 more) ...
    • Goshen
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Goshen have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Goshen
      • Goshen is located in Cape May County
    • Townsends Inlet
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Townsends Inlet have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Townsends Inlet
      • Townsends Inlet is located in Cape May County
    • Clermont
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clermont
      • Clermont is located in Cape May County

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

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

The official website for Cape May County: www.co.cape-may.nj.us/

The official website for State of New Jersey: https://www.state.nj.us/

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 'straight-line' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Wildwood) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Wildwood. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 38.9890, Longitude: -74.8199       In this case, the coordinates for Wildwood 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 Wildwood, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.




 

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