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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 Alfred (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 Alfred. 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 southwest corner of their home county. During their lives, most hospitals and doctors were in the next county to the west. Almost all of the nearby churches and cemeteries were in the county to the south.

So when searching for records, we had our best success by looking in neighboring counties instead of the county in which they lived:  their home county contained property and probate records; the county to the west contained birth and death records; the county to the south contained their burial records. If we hadn't included the neighboring counties, we would have missed many valuable sources of information.

If you're in a similar situation, we hope that the following information helps.

Alfred is located in Meigs County.

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

The following counties adjoin and form the boundaries of Meigs County: Athens, Gallia, Vinton, Jackson (WV), Mason (WV) & Wood (WV).

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

  • Meigs County     (The home county of Alfred)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Alfred, with the one closest to Alfred listed first.
    • Tuppers Plains
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tuppers Plains have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tuppers Plains
      • Tuppers Plains is located in Meigs County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Tuppers Plains <2>
    • Keno
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Keno
      • Keno is located in Meigs County
    • Bashan
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bashan
      • Bashan is located in Meigs County
    • Welshtown
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Welshtown
      • Welshtown is located in Meigs County
    • Pomeroy
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pomeroy have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pomeroy
      • Pomeroy is located in Meigs County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,740 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Pomeroy <2>
    • Syracuse
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Syracuse have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Syracuse
      • Syracuse is located in Meigs County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 809 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Syracuse <2>
    • Lima
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lima
      • Lima is located in Meigs County
    • Thomas Village
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Thomas Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Thomas Village
      • Thomas Village is located in Meigs County
    • Dorcas
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dorcas
      • Dorcas is located in Meigs County
    • Spiller
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spiller
      • Spiller is located in Meigs County
    • Portland
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Middleport
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Middleport have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Middleport
      • Middleport is located in Meigs County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,391 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Middleport <2>
  • Athens County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Alfred, with the one closest to Alfred listed first.
    • Vanderhoof
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vanderhoof
      • Vanderhoof is located in Athens County
    • Pratts Fork
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pratts Fork have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pratts Fork
      • Pratts Fork is located in Athens County
    • Coolville
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Carsey Town
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Carsey Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carsey Town
      • Carsey Town is located in Athens County
    • Guysville
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Guysville
      • Guysville is located in Athens County
    • Youba
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Youba
      • Youba is located in Athens County
    • Stewart
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stewart
      • Stewart is located in Athens County
    • Beebe
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Beebe have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beebe
      • Beebe is located in Athens County
    • Big Run
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Big Run have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Big Run
      • Big Run is located in Athens County
    • Athens
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Amesville
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Amesville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Amesville
      • Amesville is located in Athens County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 153 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Amesville <2>
    • Albany
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
  • Gallia County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Alfred, with the one closest to Alfred listed first.
    • Carlton
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carlton
      • Carlton is located in Gallia County
    • Cheshire
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cheshire
      • Cheshire is located in Gallia County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 127 people
    • Kyger
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kyger
      • Kyger is located in Gallia County
    • Ewington
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ewington
      • Ewington is located in Gallia County
    • Alice
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alice
      • Alice is located in Gallia County
    • Vinton
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vinton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vinton
      • Vinton is located in Gallia County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 208 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Vinton <2>
    • Kerr
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kerr
      • Kerr is located in Gallia County
    • Westbrook Village
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Westbrook Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Westbrook Village
      • Westbrook Village is located in Gallia County
    • Mills Village
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mills Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mills Village
      • Mills Village is located in Gallia County
    • Gallipolis
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Rodney
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rodney
      • Rodney is located in Gallia County
  • Hocking County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Alfred, with the one closest to Alfred listed first.
    • Orbiston
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Orbiston have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Orbiston
      • Orbiston is located in Hocking County
    • Candy Town
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Candy Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Candy Town
      • Candy Town is located in Hocking County
    • Jobs
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jobs have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jobs
      • Jobs is located in Hocking County
    • Murray City
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Murray City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Murray City
      • Murray City is located in Hocking County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 433 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Murray City <2>
    • New Pittsburg
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Pittsburg have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Pittsburg
      • New Pittsburg is located in Hocking County
    • New Town
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Town
      • New Town is located in Hocking County
    • Carbon Hill
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carbon Hill
      • Carbon Hill is located in Hocking County
    • Sand Run Junction
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sand Run Junction have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sand Run Junction
      • Sand Run Junction is located in Hocking County
    • Sand Run
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sand Run
      • Sand Run is located in Hocking County
    • Union Furnace
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Union Furnace
      • Union Furnace is located in Hocking County
  • Morgan County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Alfred, with the one closest to Alfred listed first.
    • Joy
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Joy have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Joy
      • Joy is located in Morgan County
    • Wrightstown
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wrightstown
      • Wrightstown is located in Morgan County
    • Chesterhill
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chesterhill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chesterhill
      • Chesterhill is located in Morgan County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 271 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Chesterhill <2>
    • Elliott Crossroads
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elliott Crossroads have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elliott Crossroads
      • Elliott Crossroads is located in Morgan County
    • Todds
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Todds
      • Todds is located in Morgan County
    • Stockport
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
  • Perry County
    • Corning
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the north)
  • Vinton County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Alfred, with the one closest to Alfred listed first.
    • Vales Mills
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vales Mills have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vales Mills
      • Vales Mills is located in Vinton County
    • Wilkesville
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wilkesville
      • Wilkesville is located in Vinton County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 144 people
    • Moonville ‑ Historic
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Moonville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Moonville
      • Moonville is located in Vinton County
    • Hope ‑ Historic
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hope have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hope
      • Hope is located in Vinton County
    • Zaleski
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the west)
    • Dundas
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dundas
      • Dundas is located in Vinton County
    • McArthur
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for McArthur have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McArthur
      • McArthur is located in Vinton County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,620 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for McArthur <2>
  • Washington County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Alfred, with the one closest to Alfred listed first.
    • Fillmore
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fillmore
      • Fillmore is located in Washington County
    • Redbush
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Redbush
      • Redbush is located in Washington County
    • Decaturville
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Decaturville
      • Decaturville is located in Washington County
    • Corner
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Corner
      • Corner is located in Washington County
    • Napier
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Napier have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Napier
      • Napier is located in Washington County
    • Rockland
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rockland have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rockland
      • Rockland is located in Washington County
    • Belpre
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Belpre
      • Belpre is located in Washington County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 6,356 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Belpre <2>
    • Vincent
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vincent
      • Vincent is located in Washington County
    • Barlow
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Barlow
      • Barlow is located in Washington County
    • Watertown
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Watertown
      • Watertown is located in Washington County
    • Churchtown
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Churchtown
      • Churchtown is located in Washington County
    • Harmar
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harmar
      • Harmar is located in Washington County
  • Jackson County (WV)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Alfred, with the one closest to Alfred listed first.
    • Neptune
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Neptune have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Neptune
      • Neptune is located in Jackson County (WV)
    • Skull Run
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Skull Run have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Skull Run
      • Skull Run is located in Jackson County (WV)
    • Sherman
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sherman
      • Sherman is located in Jackson County (WV)
    • Willowdale
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Willowdale have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willowdale
      • Willowdale is located in Jackson County (WV)
    • Ravenswood
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Medina
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Medina have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Medina
      • Medina is located in Jackson County (WV)
    • Wilding
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wilding
      • Wilding is located in Jackson County (WV)
    • Flatwoods
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flatwoods
      • Flatwoods is located in Jackson County (WV)
    • Odaville
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Odaville
      • Odaville is located in Jackson County (WV)
    • Sandyville
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Angerona
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Angerona have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Angerona
      • Angerona is located in Jackson County (WV)
    • Garfield
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Garfield have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Garfield
      • Garfield is located in Jackson County (WV)
  • Mason County (WV)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Alfred, with the one closest to Alfred listed first.
    • Hartford City
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hartford City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hartford City
      • Hartford City is located in Mason County (WV)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 593 people
    • Mason
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mason have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mason
      • Mason is located in Mason County (WV)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 920 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mason <2>
    • New Haven
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
    • Clifton
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clifton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clifton
      • Clifton is located in Mason County (WV)
    • West Columbia
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Columbia
      • West Columbia is located in Mason County (WV)
    • Sassafras
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sassafras
      • Sassafras is located in Mason County (WV)
    • Letart
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Letart
      • Letart is located in Mason County (WV)
    • Flatrock
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flatrock
      • Flatrock is located in Mason County (WV)
    • Point Pleasant
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Point Pleasant have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Point Pleasant
      • Point Pleasant is located in Mason County (WV)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 4,017 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Point Pleasant <2>
    • Baden
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Baden
      • Baden is located in Mason County (WV)
    • Henderson
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Henderson have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Henderson
      • Henderson is located in Mason County (WV)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 258 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Henderson <2>
    • Leon
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leon
      • Leon is located in Mason County (WV)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 145 people
  • Wirt County (WV)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Alfred, with the one closest to Alfred listed first.
    • Windy
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Windy
      • Windy is located in Wirt County (WV)
    • Peewee
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Peewee
      • Peewee is located in Wirt County (WV)
    • Greencastle
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greencastle
      • Greencastle is located in Wirt County (WV)
    • Newark
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Newark
      • Newark is located in Wirt County (WV)
    • Elizabeth
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
    • Palestine
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Palestine
      • Palestine is located in Wirt County (WV)
  • Wood County (WV)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Alfred, with the one closest to Alfred listed first.
    • Washington
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Washington have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Washington
      • Washington is located in Wood County (WV)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Washington <2>
    • Lubeck
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lubeck
      • Lubeck is located in Wood County (WV)
    • Blennerhassett
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Blennerhassett have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blennerhassett
      • Blennerhassett is located in Wood County (WV)
    • Pleasant View
      (18 miles [29 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant View
      • Pleasant View is located in Wood County (WV)
    • Parkersburg
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the east)
    • Mineral Wells
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the east)
    • Mineral Acres
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mineral Acres
      • Mineral Acres is located in Wood County (WV)
    • Vienna
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vienna have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vienna
      • Vienna is located in Wood County (WV)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 10,028 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Vienna <2>
    • Kanawha
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kanawha
      • Kanawha is located in Wood County (WV)
    • North Hills
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for North Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Hills
      • North Hills is located in Wood County (WV)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 766 people
    • Leachtown
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Leachtown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leachtown
      • Leachtown is located in Wood County (WV)
    • Boaz
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Boaz have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Boaz
      • Boaz is located in Wood County (WV)

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

Newspapers Published in Alfred ...

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 66 newspapers that have been published in the area around Alfred.

Although we're unaware of any newspapers that were published in the immediate area of Alfred, there are papers which were published within 15 miles [24.1 km]<4>. A list of those papers, sorted by paper name, can be found on the Extended Newspaper List for Alfred.

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 helpful websites offer the information directly or else point to where you can find it. Their information is open to everyone.

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

Cemeteries Near Alfred ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Alfred.

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

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

  • Bentz Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bentz Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bentz Cemetery
  • Fish Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fish Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fish Cemetery
  • Brick Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Brick Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Brick Cemetery
  • Hoffman Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hoffman Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hoffman Cemetery
  • Orange Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Orange Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Orange Cemetery
  • Cherry Ridge Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cherry Ridge Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cherry Ridge Cemetery
  • Keebaugh Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Keebaugh Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Keebaugh Cemetery
  • St. Johns Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Johns Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Johns Cemetery
  • Massar & Koenig Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Massar & Koenig Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Massar & Koenig Cemetery
  • Tuppers Plains Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Tuppers Plains Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Tuppers Plains Cemetery
  • Vanderhoof Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Vanderhoof Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Vanderhoof Cemetery
  • Barnhill Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Barnhill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Barnhill Cemetery
  • Continue List   (810 more) ...
    • Garden Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Garden Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Garden Cemetery
    • Barton Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Barton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Barton Cemetery
    • Hemlock Grove Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hemlock Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hemlock Grove 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 Alfred had a population of 83 people in 1895 with a post office and no railroad service.

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

  • Vanderhoof
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vanderhoof
    • Vanderhoof is located in Athens County
  • Lottridge
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lottridge have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lottridge
    • Lottridge is located in Athens County
  • Garden
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Garden have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Garden
    • Garden is located in Athens County
  • Flora
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Flora have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flora
    • Flora is located in Meigs County
  • Hemlock Grove
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hemlock Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hemlock Grove
    • Hemlock Grove is located in Meigs County
  • Tuppers Plains
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tuppers Plains have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tuppers Plains
    • Tuppers Plains is located in Meigs County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Tuppers Plains <2>
  • Chester
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chester have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chester
    • Chester is located in Meigs County
  • Keno
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Keno
    • Keno is located in Meigs County
  • Anthony
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Anthony have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Anthony
    • Anthony is located in Athens County
  • Pratts Fork
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pratts Fork have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pratts Fork
    • Pratts Fork is located in Athens County
  • Burlingham
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Burlingham have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burlingham
    • Burlingham is located in Meigs County
  • Kingsbury
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kingsbury have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kingsbury
    • Kingsbury is located in Meigs County
  • Continue List   (16 more) ...
    • Joppa
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Joppa have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Joppa
      • Joppa is located in Meigs County
    • Fayal ‑ Historic
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fayal have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fayal
      • Fayal is located in Meigs County
    • Coolville
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)

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

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

The official website for State of Ohio: https://ohio.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
<2>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<3>An 'estimated' location is one where we have been given GPS coordinates, but are unable to verify the accuracy of those coordinates. That said, we have some confidence that we have placed the marker near the actual location. A typical reason for being unable to verify a location is that it might be on private property or maybe historic and gone without an obvious trace.
<4>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Alfred) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Alfred. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.1726, Longitude: -81.9210       In this case, the coordinates for Alfred have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<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 Alfred, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.




 

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