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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 Kerr (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 Kerr. 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 doctors and hospitals 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.

Kerr is located in Gallia 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 Gallia County: Jackson, Lawrence, Meigs, Vinton, Cabell (WV) & Mason (WV).

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

  • Gallia County     (The home county of Kerr)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Kerr, with the one closest to Kerr listed first.
    • Mills Village
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • 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
    • Rodney
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Westbrook Village
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • 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
    • Gallipolis
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Rio Grande
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
    • Wigner ‑ Historic
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • 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
    • Vinton
      (8 miles [12.9 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>
    • Cheshire
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Kyger
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Patriot
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Carlton
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
    • Centerville
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Centerville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Centerville
      • Centerville is located in Gallia County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 98 people
  • Athens County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Kerr, with the one closest to Kerr listed first.
    • Albany
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the north)
    • Pratts Fork
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Pratts Fork. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pratts Fork
      • Pratts Fork is located in Athens County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Pratts Fork
      • From Kerr to Pratts Fork
    • Shade
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Carsey Town
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast)
      • 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
  • Jackson County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Kerr, with the one closest to Kerr listed first.
    • Rempel
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Rempel. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rempel
      • Rempel is located in Jackson County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Rempel
      • From Kerr to Rempel
    • Pattonsville
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Oak Hill
      (16 miles [25.7 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>
    • Banner ‑ Historic
      (18 miles [29 km] to the west)
    • Blackfork Junction
      (18 miles [29 km] to the west)
    • Monroe
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Monroe. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Monroe
      • Monroe is located in Jackson County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Monroe
      • From Kerr to Monroe
    • Petrea
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Petrea. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Petrea
      • Petrea is located in Jackson County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Petrea
      • From Kerr to Petrea
    • Wellston
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Glen Roy
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northwest)
    • Jackson
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Jackson. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • 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>
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Jackson
      • From Kerr to Jackson
    • Altoona
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest)
    • Coalton
      (25 miles [40.2 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 Kerr, with the one closest to Kerr listed first.
    • Waterloo
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Greasy Ridge
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Greasy Ridge. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greasy Ridge
      • Greasy Ridge is located in Lawrence County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Greasy Ridge
      • From Kerr to Greasy Ridge
    • Sherritts
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sherritts have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sherritts
      • Sherritts is located in Lawrence County
    • Johns Creek ‑ Historic
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Johns Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Johns Creek
      • Johns Creek is located in Lawrence County
    • Aid
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Aid. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Aid
      • Aid is located in Lawrence County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Aid
      • From Kerr to Aid
    • Scottown
      (23 miles [37 km] to the south)
    • Vernon
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southwest)
    • Linnville
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest)
    • Willow Wood
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Willow Wood. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willow Wood
      • Willow Wood is located in Lawrence County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Willow Wood
      • From Kerr to Willow Wood
    • Athalia
      (25 miles [40.2 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
    • Andis
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Kitts Hill
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest)
  • Meigs County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Kerr, with the one closest to Kerr listed first.
    • Langsville
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Langsville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Langsville
      • Langsville is located in Meigs County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Langsville
      • From Kerr to Langsville
    • Middleport
      (13 miles [20.9 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>
    • Rutland
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Dexter
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Dexter. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dexter
      • Dexter is located in Meigs County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Dexter
      • From Kerr to Dexter
    • Lima
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
    • Thomas Village
      (15 miles [24.1 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
    • Pomeroy
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Pomeroy. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • 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>
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Pomeroy
      • From Kerr to Pomeroy
    • 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>
    • Welshtown
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Letart Falls
      (18 miles [29 km] to the east)
    • Point Rock
      (18 miles [29 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Point Rock. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Point Rock
      • Point Rock is located in Meigs County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Point Rock
      • From Kerr to Point Rock
    • Plants
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Plants. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Plants
      • Plants is located in Meigs County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Plants
      • From Kerr to Plants
  • Scioto County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Kerr, with the one closest to Kerr listed first.
    • Hales Creek
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Hales Creek. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hales Creek
      • Hales Creek is located in Scioto County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Hales Creek
      • From Kerr to Hales Creek
    • South Webster
      (25 miles [40.2 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
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the west)
    • Harrison Mills
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the west)
  • Vinton County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Kerr, with the one closest to Kerr listed first.
    • Wilkesville
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
    • Arbaugh
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Arbaugh. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arbaugh
      • Arbaugh is located in Vinton County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Arbaugh
      • From Kerr to Arbaugh
    • Oreton
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Oreton. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oreton
      • Oreton is located in Vinton County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Oreton
      • From Kerr to Oreton
    • Vales Mills
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Vales Mills. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vales Mills
      • Vales Mills is located in Vinton County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Vales Mills
      • From Kerr to Vales Mills
    • Hamden
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest)
    • Dundas
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest)
    • McArthur
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)
      • 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>
    • Richland
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Richland. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Richland
      • Richland is located in Vinton County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Richland
      • From Kerr to Richland
    • Zaleski
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
    • Moonville ‑ Historic
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the north)
      • 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
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Moonville
      • From Kerr to Moonville
  • Cabell County (WV)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Kerr, with the one closest to Kerr listed first.
    • Crown City
      (20 miles [32.2 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)
    • Milton
      (30 miles [48.3 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>
    • Yates Crossing
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the south)
  • Jackson County (WV)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Kerr, with the one closest to Kerr listed first.
    • Millwood
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Millwood. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Millwood
      • Millwood is located in Jackson County (WV)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Millwood
      • From Kerr to Millwood
    • Huntsville ‑ Historic
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Huntsville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Huntsville
      • Huntsville is located in Jackson County (WV)
    • Willow Grove ‑ Historic
      (23 miles [37 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Willow Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willow Grove
      • Willow Grove is located in Jackson County (WV)
    • Angerona
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Angerona. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Angerona
      • Angerona is located in Jackson County (WV)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Angerona
      • From Kerr to Angerona
    • Flatwoods
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the east)
    • Ravenswood
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the east)
    • Sherman
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the east)
    • Skull Run
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Skull Run. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Skull Run
      • Skull Run is located in Jackson County (WV)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Skull Run
      • From Kerr to Skull Run
    • Ripley
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
    • Neptune
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Neptune. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Neptune
      • Neptune is located in Jackson County (WV)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Neptune
      • From Kerr to Neptune
  • Mason County (WV)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Kerr, with the one closest to Kerr listed first.
    • Point Pleasant
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
      • 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>
    • Henderson
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
      • 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>
    • Beale
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Beale have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beale
      • Beale is located in Mason County (WV)
    • Brighton
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Brighton. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brighton
      • Brighton is located in Mason County (WV)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Brighton
      • From Kerr to Brighton
    • Fivemile
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Fivemile. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fivemile
      • Fivemile is located in Mason County (WV)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Fivemile
      • From Kerr to Fivemile
    • Flatrock
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
    • Sassafras
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
    • West Columbia
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Hogsett
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Hogsett. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hogsett
      • Hogsett is located in Mason County (WV)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Hogsett
      • From Kerr to Hogsett
    • Arlee
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Arlee. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arlee
      • Arlee is located in Mason County (WV)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Arlee
      • From Kerr to Arlee
    • Clifton
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Clifton. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clifton
      • Clifton is located in Mason County (WV)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Clifton
      • From Kerr to Clifton
    • Apple Grove
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
  • Putnam County (WV)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Kerr, with the one closest to Kerr listed first.
    • Pliny
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Buffalo
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southeast)
    • Indian Village
      (23 miles [37 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
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Midway
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Midway. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Midway
      • Midway is located in Putnam County (WV)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Midway
      • From Kerr to Midway
    • Eleanor
      (29 miles [46.7 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
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Winfield
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast)

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

Cemeteries Near Kerr ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Kerr.

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

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

  • Buck Ridge Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Buck Ridge Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Buck Ridge Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Mt. Zion Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Zion Cemetery
    • 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.
  • Evergreen Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Evergreen Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Evergreen Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Pine Hill Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pine Hill Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pine Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Stevens Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Stevens Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Stevens Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Fairfield Church Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fairfield Church Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fairfield Church Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Bethel Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bethel Cemetery
    • 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.
  • Prospect Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Prospect Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Prospect Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Denney Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Denney Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Denney Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • McLean Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McLean Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McLean Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Fulton Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fulton Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fulton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Fairview Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fairview Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fairview Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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    • Viney Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Viney Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Viney Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Centenary Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Centenary Cemetery
      • 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.
    • Duston Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Duston Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Duston Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.

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 in 1895, Kerr had a post office and railroad service.

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

  • Evergreen
    (Less than 2 miles 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
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
  • Mills
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • 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
  • Porter
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Porter have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Porter
    • Porter is located in Gallia County
  • Bulaville
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • 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
  • Gallipolis
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
  • Cora
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cora have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cora
    • Cora is located in Gallia County
  • Gallipolis
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • 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)
  • Addison
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • 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
  • Eno
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eno have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eno
    • Eno is located in Gallia County
  • Rio Grande
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
  • Wigner ‑ Historic
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
    • 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
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    • Henderson
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
      • 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
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
      • 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>
    • Clipper Mills
      (8 miles [12.9 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

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

Newspapers Published in Kerr ...

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 59 newspapers that have been published in the area around Kerr.

Although we're unaware of any newspapers that were published in the immediate area of Kerr, there are papers which were published within 14 miles [22.5 km]<5>. A list of those papers, sorted by paper name, can be found on the Extended Newspaper List for Kerr.

Websites to Help With Your Genealogy Research ...

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

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

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

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>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>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 Kerr, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.
<5>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Kerr) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Kerr. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 38.8729, Longitude: -82.2608    









 

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