We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Fresh Kills. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Fresh Kills.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Fresh Kills. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Fresh Kills.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Fresh Kills. See our Newspapers Page for Fresh Kills.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Fresh Kills ...
Looking for more information about Fresh Kills? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
While we are unaware of a Tourism page that is specific to Fresh Kills, there are neighboring communities that do have Tourism pages. A map of those communities can be found with our TripAdvisor Page for Fresh Kills.
Footnotes ...
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If you're interested in how the shape of New York's counties, including Richmond, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
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The elevation is an estimate for the area around Fresh Kills - it will be higher in some places and lower in others.
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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.