RoadsideThoughts
A Gazetteer for the United States and Canada
Home >> State of Ohio >> Gallia County >> Gallipolis >> Genealogy HelperIndex...










Learn About
The Commemorative
Quarter for
Ohio

The Commemorative Quarter for Ohio





Our Genealogy Helper

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 Gallipolis (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 Gallipolis. 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 northwest 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 north.

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 north 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.

Gallipolis is located in Gallia County and is the County Seat.

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 Gallia County: Jackson, Lawrence, Meigs, Vinton, Cabell (WV) & Mason (WV).

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

  • Gallia County     (The home county of Gallipolis)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Gallipolis, with the one closest to Gallipolis listed first.
    • Westbrook Village
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • 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
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • 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
    • Kerr
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kerr
      • Kerr is located in Gallia County
    • Rodney
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rodney
      • Rodney is located in Gallia County
    • Eureka
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eureka have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eureka
      • Eureka is located in Gallia County
    • Cheshire
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cheshire
      • Cheshire is located in Gallia County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 127 people
    • Rio Grande
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
    • Bladen
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bladen
      • Bladen is located in Gallia County
    • Patriot
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
    • Kyger
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kyger
      • Kyger is located in Gallia County
    • Carlton
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carlton
      • Carlton is located in Gallia County
    • Vinton
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
      • 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>
  • Athens County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Gallipolis, with the one closest to Gallipolis listed first.
    • Pratts Fork
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the north)
      • 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
    • Albany
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
  • Jackson County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Gallipolis, with the one closest to Gallipolis listed first.
    • Rempel
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rempel have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rempel
      • Rempel is located in Jackson County
    • Oak Hill
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oak Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Hill
      • Oak Hill is located in Jackson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,531 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Oak Hill <2>
    • Pattonsville
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pattonsville
      • Pattonsville is located in Jackson County
    • Blackfork Junction
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blackfork Junction
      • Blackfork Junction is located in Jackson County
    • Banner ‑ Historic
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Banner
      • Banner is located in Jackson County
    • Wellston
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Jackson
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jackson have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jackson
      • Jackson is located in Jackson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 6,240 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Jackson <2>
    • Petrea
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Petrea have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Petrea
      • Petrea is located in Jackson County
    • Altoona
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Altoona
      • Altoona is located in Jackson County
    • Glen Roy
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glen Roy
      • Glen Roy is located in Jackson County
    • Coalton
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Coalton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coalton
      • Coalton is located in Jackson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 473 people
  • Lawrence County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Gallipolis, with the one closest to Gallipolis listed first.
    • Greasy Ridge
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greasy Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greasy Ridge
      • Greasy Ridge is located in Lawrence County
    • Waterloo
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Waterloo
      • Waterloo is located in Lawrence County
    • Scottown
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Scottown
      • Scottown is located in Lawrence County
    • Athalia
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Athalia have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Athalia
      • Athalia is located in Lawrence County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 353 people
    • Aid
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Aid have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Aid
      • Aid is located in Lawrence County
    • Linnville
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Linnville
      • Linnville is located in Lawrence County
    • Vernon
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vernon
      • Vernon is located in Lawrence County
    • Andis
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Andis
      • Andis is located in Lawrence County
    • Kitts Hill
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kitts Hill
      • Kitts Hill is located in Lawrence County
    • Proctorville
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the south)
    • Pedro
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pedro
      • Pedro is located in Lawrence County
    • Rockwood
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rockwood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rockwood
      • Rockwood is located in Lawrence County
  • Meigs County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Gallipolis, with the one closest to Gallipolis listed first.
    • Middleport
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
      • 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>
    • Letart Falls
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Letart Falls
      • Letart Falls is located in Meigs County
    • Langsville
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Langsville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Langsville
      • Langsville is located in Meigs County
    • Rutland
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
    • Thomas Village
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
      • 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
    • Lima
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lima
      • Lima is located in Meigs County
    • Plants
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Plants have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Plants
      • Plants is located in Meigs County
    • Pomeroy
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
      • 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
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
      • 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>
    • Racine
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Racine have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Racine
      • Racine is located in Meigs County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 654 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Racine <2>
    • Welshtown
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Welshtown
      • Welshtown is located in Meigs County
    • Dorcas
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dorcas
      • Dorcas is located in Meigs County
  • Scioto County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Gallipolis, with the one closest to Gallipolis listed first.
    • South Webster
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for South Webster have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for South Webster
      • South Webster is located in Scioto County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 796 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for South Webster <2>
    • Scioto Furnace
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Scioto Furnace
      • Scioto Furnace is located in Scioto County
  • Vinton County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Gallipolis, with the one closest to Gallipolis listed first.
    • Wilkesville
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wilkesville
      • Wilkesville is located in Vinton County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 144 people
    • Vales Mills
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the north)
      • 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
    • Hamden
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Dundas
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dundas
      • Dundas is located in Vinton County
  • Cabell County (WV)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Gallipolis, with the one closest to Gallipolis listed first.
    • Crown City
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crown City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crown City
      • Crown City is located in Cabell County (WV)
    • Yates Crossing
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Yates Crossing
      • Yates Crossing is located in Cabell County (WV)
    • Milton
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Milton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Milton
      • Milton is located in Cabell County (WV)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,523 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Milton <2>
    • Ona
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the south)
    • Fudges Creek
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fudges Creek
      • Fudges Creek is located in Cabell County (WV)
    • Barboursville
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the south)
    • Culloden
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Culloden have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Culloden
      • Culloden is located in Cabell County (WV)
    • Guyandotte
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Guyandotte
      • Guyandotte is located in Cabell County (WV)
    • Pea Ridge
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pea Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pea Ridge
      • Pea Ridge is located in Cabell County (WV)
    • Huntington
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Melissa
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Melissa
      • Melissa is located in Cabell County (WV)
    • Reid
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Reid have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Reid
      • Reid is located in Cabell County (WV)
  • Jackson County (WV)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Gallipolis, with the one closest to Gallipolis listed first.
    • Angerona
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the east)
      • 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)
    • Flatwoods
      (23 miles [37 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flatwoods
      • Flatwoods is located in Jackson County (WV)
    • Ravenswood
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Ripley
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ripley
      • Ripley is located in Jackson County (WV)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,139 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ripley <2>
    • Sherman
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sherman
      • Sherman is located in Jackson County (WV)
    • Skull Run
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast)
      • 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)
    • Neptune
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
      • 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)
    • Sandyville
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
    • Wilding
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wilding
      • Wilding is located in Jackson County (WV)
    • Kenna
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
  • Mason County (WV)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Gallipolis, with the one closest to Gallipolis listed first.
    • Henderson
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • 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>
    • Point Pleasant
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • 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>
    • Fivemile
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fivemile have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fivemile
      • Fivemile is located in Mason County (WV)
    • Hogsett
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hogsett have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hogsett
      • Hogsett is located in Mason County (WV)
    • Flatrock
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flatrock
      • Flatrock is located in Mason County (WV)
    • Apple Grove
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Apple Grove
      • Apple Grove is located in Mason County (WV)
    • Leon
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leon
      • Leon is located in Mason County (WV)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 145 people
    • Sassafras
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sassafras
      • Sassafras is located in Mason County (WV)
    • West Columbia
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Columbia
      • West Columbia is located in Mason County (WV)
    • Southside
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Southside
      • Southside is located in Mason County (WV)
    • Clifton
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
      • 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)
    • Arbuckle
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arbuckle
      • Arbuckle is located in Mason County (WV)
  • Putnam County (WV)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Gallipolis, with the one closest to Gallipolis listed first.
    • Buffalo
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buffalo
      • Buffalo is located in Putnam County (WV)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,263 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Buffalo <2>
    • Pliny
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pliny
      • Pliny is located in Putnam County (WV)
    • Indian Village
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Village
      • Indian Village is located in Putnam County (WV)
    • Fraziers Bottom
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fraziers Bottom
      • Fraziers Bottom is located in Putnam County (WV)
    • Midway
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Midway have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Midway
      • Midway is located in Putnam County (WV)
    • Eleanor
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eleanor have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eleanor
      • Eleanor is located in Putnam County (WV)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,579 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Eleanor <2>
    • Red House
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Winfield
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Paradise
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paradise
      • Paradise is located in Putnam County (WV)
    • Hurricane
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the south)
    • Bancroft
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bancroft have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bancroft
      • Bancroft is located in Putnam County (WV)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 596 people
    • Teays Valley
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Teays Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Teays Valley
      • Teays Valley is located in Putnam County (WV)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Teays Valley <2>

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

Newspapers Published in the Vicinity of Gallipolis ...

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 58 newspapers that have been published in the area around Gallipolis.

We have organized these newspapers into two lists:

  • A Local Newspaper List - focusing on the papers published in the immediate area of Gallipolis. There are actually two parts to this list - papers printed in the immediate area of Gallipolis and those printed in the larger area surrounding Gallipolis.
  • An Extended Newspaper List - a longer list, sorted by paper name and containing those papers published within 15 miles [24.1 km]<3> of Gallipolis.

Websites to Help With Your Genealogy Research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we first visit 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 Gallipolis:

Cemeteries Near Gallipolis ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Gallipolis.

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

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

  • Pine Street Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pine Street Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pine Street Cemetery
  • Mound Hill Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mound Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mound Hill Cemetery
  • Ohio Valley Memorial Gardens
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ohio Valley Memorial Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ohio Valley Memorial Gardens
  • Jordan Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jordan Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jordan Cemetery
  • Mina Chapel Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mina Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mina Chapel Cemetery
  • Lone Oak Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lone Oak Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lone Oak Cemetery
  • Pisgah Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pisgah Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pisgah Cemetery
  • Austin Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Austin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Austin Cemetery
  • Gibson Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gibson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gibson Cemetery
  • Smith Graveyard
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Smith Graveyard have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Smith Graveyard
  • Mt. Zion Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Zion Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Zion Cemetery
  • Bethel Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bethel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bethel Cemetery
  • Continue List   (741 more) ...
    • Centenary Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Centenary Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Centenary Cemetery
    • Rose Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rose Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rose Cemetery
    • Bruce Chapel Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bruce Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bruce Chapel 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.<4>

The Rand McNally Atlas shows that Gallipolis had a population of 4,498 people in 1895 with a post office and railroad service. In 2020, Gallipolis had a population of 3,545 people.

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

  • Gallipolis
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gallipolis have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gallipolis
    • Gallipolis is located in Mason County (WV)
  • Clipper Mills
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clipper Mills have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clipper Mills
    • Clipper Mills is located in Gallia County
  • Henderson
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • 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>
  • Mills
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mills have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mills
    • Mills is located in Gallia County
  • Point Pleasant
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • 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>
  • Thivener
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Thivener have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Thivener
    • Thivener is located in Gallia County
  • Wyoma
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wyoma have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wyoma
    • Wyoma is located in Mason County (WV)
  • Addison
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Addison have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Addison
    • Addison is located in Gallia County
  • Kerr
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kerr
    • Kerr is located in Gallia County
  • Bulaville
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bulaville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bulaville
    • Bulaville is located in Gallia County
  • Evergreen
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Evergreen have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Evergreen
    • Evergreen is located in Gallia County
  • Rodney
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rodney
    • Rodney is located in Gallia County
  • Continue List   (16 more) ...
    • Wigner ‑ Historic
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wigner have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wigner
      • Wigner is located in Gallia County
    • Hilton ‑ Historic
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hilton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hilton
      • Hilton is located in Gallia County
    • Arlee
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Arlee have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arlee
      • Arlee is located in Mason County (WV)

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

The official website for Gallipolis: www.gallianet.net/

The official website for Gallia County: www.gallianet.net/

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>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a '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- Gallipolis) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Gallipolis. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 38.8128, Longitude: -82.2000    
<4>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 Gallipolis, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.




 

Copyright 2024
All Rights Reserved

Thank you for visiting our website.

In closing, please keep in mind that we can not guarantee the accuracy or timeliness of the information on this website, so use with care. We encourage you to double-check the information that is critical to you.

If you've found an error or have additional information that you would like to share, please don't hesitate to write: Click here to contact us.

This page was last modified/updated: 07 Apr 2024