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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 Switzer (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 Switzer. While we don't have information that is specific to any given person or family, we intend to expand our understanding about where and how people lived.

Neighboring Counties ...

When searching for family records, we have frequently made the mistake of not checking the neighboring counties.

For example, we have great-grandparents who lived in the southeast corner of their home county. During their lives, most doctors and hospitals were in the next county to the east. Almost all of the nearby churches and cemeteries were in the county to the south.

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

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

Switzer is located in Monroe 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 Monroe County: Belmont, Noble, Washington, Marshall (WV), Tyler (WV) & Wetzel (WV).

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

  • Monroe County     (The home county of Switzer)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Switzer, with the one closest to Switzer listed first.
    • Clarington
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clarington
      • Clarington is located in Monroe County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 362 people
    • Beallsville
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Beallsville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beallsville
      • Beallsville is located in Monroe County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 376 people
    • Coats
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Coats. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coats
      • Coats is located in Monroe County
    • Mount Carrick
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Mount Carrick. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Carrick
      • Mount Carrick is located in Monroe County
    • Wilson
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wilson have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wilson
      • Wilson is located in Monroe County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 116 people
    • Laings
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Laings
      • Laings is located in Monroe County
    • Ozark
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ozark
      • Ozark is located in Monroe County
    • Benwood
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Benwood. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Benwood
      • Benwood is located in Monroe County
    • Jerusalem
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jerusalem have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jerusalem
      • Jerusalem is located in Monroe County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 149 people
    • Woodsfield
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
    • Sardis
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
    • Miltonsburg
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Miltonsburg have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Miltonsburg
      • Miltonsburg is located in Monroe County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 41 people
    • Antioch
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Antioch have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Antioch
      • Antioch is located in Monroe County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 79 people
  • Belmont County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Switzer, with the one closest to Switzer listed first.
    • Captina
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Captina. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Captina
      • Captina is located in Belmont County
    • Powhatan Point
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Armstrongs Mills
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Armstrongs Mills. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Armstrongs Mills
      • Armstrongs Mills is located in Belmont County
    • Vadis
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vadis
      • Vadis is located in Belmont County
    • Jacobsburg
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Jacobsburg. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jacobsburg
      • Jacobsburg is located in Belmont County
    • Anvil
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Anvil
      • Anvil is located in Belmont County
    • Glencoe
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
    • Shadyside
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shadyside have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shadyside
      • Shadyside is located in Belmont County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,513 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Shadyside <3>
    • Hunter
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Hunter. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunter
      • Hunter is located in Belmont County
    • Neffs
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Neffs
      • Neffs is located in Belmont County
    • Warnock
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Warnock
      • Warnock is located in Belmont County
    • Bellaire
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Loomis
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Loomis
      • Loomis is located in Belmont County
  • Guernsey County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Switzer, with the one closest to Switzer listed first.
    • Fairview
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairview
      • Fairview is located in Guernsey County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 81 people
      • Fairview has also been known as:
      • Fairview village
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Fairview <3>
    • Quaker City
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northwest)
    • Salesville
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Salesville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Salesville
      • Salesville is located in Guernsey County
      • Estimated population in 2016: 126 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Salesville <3>
    • Middlebourne
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Middlebourne
      • Middlebourne is located in Guernsey County
    • Gibson
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gibson
      • Gibson is located in Guernsey County
    • Elizabethtown
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Elizabethtown. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elizabethtown
      • Elizabethtown is located in Guernsey County
    • Londonderry
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Londonderry
      • Londonderry is located in Guernsey County
    • Senecaville
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Senecaville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Senecaville
      • Senecaville is located in Guernsey County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 447 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Senecaville <3>
  • Harrison County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Switzer, with the one closest to Switzer listed first.
    • Harrisville
      (23 miles [37 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harrisville
      • Harrisville is located in Harrison County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 223 people
    • New Athens
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for New Athens. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Athens
      • New Athens is located in Harrison County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 304 people
    • Blairmont
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blairmont
      • Blairmont is located in Harrison County
    • Cassville
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cassville
      • Cassville is located in Harrison County
    • Cadiz
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cadiz
      • Cadiz is located in Harrison County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,153 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cadiz <3>
    • Unionvale
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Unionvale
      • Unionvale is located in Harrison County
  • Jefferson County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Switzer, with the one closest to Switzer listed first.
    • Mount Pleasant
      (23 miles [37 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Pleasant
      • Mount Pleasant is located in Jefferson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 438 people
    • Yorkville
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Yorkville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Yorkville
      • Yorkville is located in Jefferson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 996 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Yorkville <3>
    • Dillonvale
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dillonvale have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dillonvale
      • Dillonvale is located in Jefferson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 590 people
    • Olszeski Town
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Olszeski Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Olszeski Town
      • Olszeski Town is located in Jefferson County
    • Highland City
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Highland City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Highland City
      • Highland City is located in Jefferson County
    • Tiltonsville
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tiltonsville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tiltonsville
      • Tiltonsville is located in Jefferson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,274 people
    • Adena
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Adena
      • Adena is located in Jefferson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 699 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Adena <3>
    • Rayland
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rayland have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rayland
      • Rayland is located in Jefferson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 388 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Rayland <3>
    • Smithfield
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Smithfield have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Smithfield
      • Smithfield is located in Jefferson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 786 people
  • Noble County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Switzer, with the one closest to Switzer listed first.
    • Batesville
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Batesville
      • Batesville is located in Noble County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 98 people
    • Summerfield
      (23 miles [37 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Summerfield have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Summerfield
      • Summerfield is located in Noble County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 248 people
    • Whigville
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Whigville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whigville
      • Whigville is located in Noble County
    • Kennonsburg
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kennonsburg
      • Kennonsburg is located in Noble County
    • Mud Run
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mud Run
      • Mud Run is located in Noble County
    • Harriettsville
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harriettsville
      • Harriettsville is located in Noble County
    • Fulda
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fulda
      • Fulda is located in Noble County
    • Mount Ephraim
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Mount Ephraim. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Ephraim
      • Mount Ephraim is located in Noble County
    • Sarahsville
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sarahsville
      • Sarahsville is located in Noble County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 171 people
  • Washington County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Switzer, with the one closest to Switzer listed first.
    • Matamoras
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Matamoras have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Matamoras
      • Matamoras is located in Washington County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 860 people
    • Grandview
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grandview
      • Grandview is located in Washington County
    • Muskingum ‑ Historic
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Muskingum have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Muskingum
      • Muskingum is located in Washington County
    • Dalzell
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Dalzell. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dalzell
      • Dalzell is located in Washington County
    • Deucher
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Deucher
      • Deucher is located in Washington County
    • Steel Run
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Steel Run. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Steel Run
      • Steel Run is located in Washington County
  • Greene County (PA)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Switzer, with the one closest to Switzer listed first.
    • McCracken
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for McCracken. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McCracken
      • McCracken is located in Greene County (PA)
    • Ryerson Station
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Ryerson Station. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ryerson Station
      • Ryerson Station is located in Greene County (PA)
    • Aleppo
      (23 miles [37 km] to the east)
    • Higbee
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Higbee. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Higbee
      • Higbee is located in Greene County (PA)
    • New Freeport
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for New Freeport. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Freeport
      • New Freeport is located in Greene County (PA)
    • Nettle Hill
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Nettle Hill. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nettle Hill
      • Nettle Hill is located in Greene County (PA)
    • Ashtree
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Ashtree. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ashtree
      • Ashtree is located in Greene County (PA)
    • Rutan
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Rutan. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rutan
      • Rutan is located in Greene County (PA)
    • Bluff
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Bluff. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bluff
      • Bluff is located in Greene County (PA)
    • Holbrook
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holbrook
      • Holbrook is located in Greene County (PA)
    • Jollytown
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jollytown
      • Jollytown is located in Greene County (PA)
  • Washington County (PA)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Switzer, with the one closest to Switzer listed first.
    • Beham
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Beham. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beham
      • Beham is located in Washington County (PA)
    • Good Intent
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Good Intent. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Good Intent
      • Good Intent is located in Washington County (PA)
    • West Alexander
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Coon Island
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coon Island
      • Coon Island is located in Washington County (PA)
  • Brooke County (WV)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Switzer, with the one closest to Switzer listed first.
    • Windsor Heights
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Windsor Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Windsor Heights
      • Windsor Heights is located in Brooke County (WV)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 375 people
    • Beech Bottom
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beech Bottom
      • Beech Bottom is located in Brooke County (WV)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 462 people
    • Bethany
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bethany have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bethany
      • Bethany is located in Brooke County (WV)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 800 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bethany <3>
  • Marshall County (WV)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Switzer, with the one closest to Switzer listed first.
    • Kent
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kent
      • Kent is located in Marshall County (WV)
    • Rosbys Rock
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Rosbys Rock. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rosbys Rock
      • Rosbys Rock is located in Marshall County (WV)
    • Moundsville
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Glen Dale
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glen Dale have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glen Dale
      • Glen Dale is located in Marshall County (WV)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,348 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Glen Dale <3>
    • Glendale
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Glendale. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glendale
      • Glendale is located in Marshall County (WV)
    • Glen Easton
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Glen Easton. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glen Easton
      • Glen Easton is located in Marshall County (WV)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Glen Easton <3>
    • Adaline
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Adaline
      • Adaline is located in Marshall County (WV)
    • Knoxville
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Knoxville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Knoxville
      • Knoxville is located in Marshall County (WV)
    • McMechen
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McMechen
      • McMechen is located in Marshall County (WV)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,665 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for McMechen <3>
    • Benwood
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Benwood
      • Benwood is located in Marshall County (WV)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,257 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Benwood <3>
    • Limestone
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Limestone. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Limestone
      • Limestone is located in Marshall County (WV)
    • Loudenville
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Loudenville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Loudenville
      • Loudenville is located in Marshall County (WV)
    • Allendale
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Allendale
      • Allendale is located in Marshall County (WV)
  • Monongalia County (WV)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Switzer, with the one closest to Switzer listed first.
    • Saint Cloud
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Saint Cloud. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saint Cloud
      • Saint Cloud is located in Monongalia County (WV)
    • Maple
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Maple. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maple
      • Maple is located in Monongalia County (WV)
  • Ohio County (WV)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Switzer, with the one closest to Switzer listed first.
    • Bethlehem
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bethlehem have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bethlehem
      • Bethlehem is located in Ohio County (WV)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,298 people
    • Wheeling
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)
    • Pleasant Valley
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Pleasant Valley. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant Valley
      • Pleasant Valley is located in Ohio County (WV)
    • Echo Point
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Echo Point. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Echo Point
      • Echo Point is located in Ohio County (WV)
    • Triadelphia
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Clearview
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clearview have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clearview
      • Clearview is located in Ohio County (WV)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 481 people
    • Point Mills
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Point Mills. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Point Mills
      • Point Mills is located in Ohio County (WV)
    • Clinton
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clinton
      • Clinton is located in Ohio County (WV)
    • Valley Grove
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast)
    • West Liberty
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for West Liberty have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Liberty
      • West Liberty is located in Ohio County (WV)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,443 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for West Liberty <3>
    • Potomac
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Potomac. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Potomac
      • Potomac is located in Ohio County (WV)
  • Pleasants County (WV)
    • Sugar Valley
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Sugar Valley. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sugar Valley
      • Sugar Valley is located in Pleasants County (WV)
  • Tyler County (WV)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Switzer, with the one closest to Switzer listed first.
    • Paden City
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Paden City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paden City
      • Paden City is located in Tyler County (WV)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,296 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Paden City <3>
    • Sandusky
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Sandusky. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandusky
      • Sandusky is located in Tyler County (WV)
    • Sistersville
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sistersville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sistersville
      • Sistersville is located in Tyler County (WV)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,267 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sistersville <3>
    • Iuka
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Iuka
      • Iuka is located in Tyler County (WV)
    • Adonis
      (23 miles [37 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Adonis
      • Adonis is located in Tyler County (WV)
    • Atwood
      (23 miles [37 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Atwood
      • Atwood is located in Tyler County (WV)
    • Friendly
      (23 miles [37 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Friendly
      • Friendly is located in Tyler County (WV)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 120 people
    • Middlebourne
      (23 miles [37 km] to the south)
    • Blue
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Blue. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blue
      • Blue is located in Tyler County (WV)
    • Big Moses
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Big Moses
      • Big Moses is located in Tyler County (WV)
    • Meadville
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadville
      • Meadville is located in Tyler County (WV)
  • Wetzel County (WV)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Switzer, with the one closest to Switzer listed first.
    • Proctor
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
    • Marion
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Marion. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marion
      • Marion is located in Wetzel County (WV)
    • New Martinsville
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
    • Bebee
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bebee
      • Bebee is located in Wetzel County (WV)
    • Childs
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Childs. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Childs
      • Childs is located in Wetzel County (WV)
    • Minnie
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Minnie. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Minnie
      • Minnie is located in Wetzel County (WV)
    • Barker
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Barker
      • Barker is located in Wetzel County (WV)
    • Littleton
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Littleton
      • Littleton is located in Wetzel County (WV)
    • Pine Grove
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pine Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pine Grove
      • Pine Grove is located in Wetzel County (WV)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 472 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Pine Grove <3>
    • Uniontown
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Uniontown
      • Uniontown is located in Wetzel County (WV)
    • Anthem
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Anthem. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Anthem
      • Anthem is located in Wetzel County (WV)
    • Kodol
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kodol
      • Kodol is located in Wetzel County (WV)
    • Hundred
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hundred have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hundred
      • Hundred is located in Wetzel County (WV)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 258 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hundred <3>

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

Cemeteries Near Switzer ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Switzer.

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

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

  • Bethel Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • 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.
  • St. Johns Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Johns Cemetery
    • The St. Johns Cemetery has also been known as:
    • St. Johns Lutheran Cemetery
    • St. Johns United Church of Christ Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2130464 <4>
  • Old Case Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Case Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Case Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Case Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Case Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Case Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Ruble Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ruble Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ruble Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Zion Methodist Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Zion Methodist Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Zion Methodist Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Grandview Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Grandview Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Grandview Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Clarington Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Clarington Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Clarington Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Dover Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dover Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dover Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Captina Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Captina Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Captina Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Grandview Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Grandview Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Grandview Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Cain Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cain Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cain Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Continue List   (632 more) ...
    • Armstrong Mills Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Armstrong Mills Cemetery
      • The Armstrong Mills Cemetery has also been known as:
      • Armstrongs Cemetery
    • Hartline Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hartline Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hartline Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Pontius Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pontius Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pontius 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.<5>

The Rand McNally Atlas shows that in 1895, Switzer had a post office and no railroad service.

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

  • Cresap
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cresap have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cresap
    • Cresap is located in Marshall County (WV)
  • Captina
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Captina. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Captina
    • Captina is located in Belmont County
  • Bingham
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bingham have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bingham
    • Bingham is located in Monroe County
  • Clarington
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clarington
    • Clarington is located in Monroe County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 362 people
  • Franklin
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Franklin have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Franklin
    • Franklin is located in Marshall County (WV)
  • Woodlands
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodlands have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodlands
    • Woodlands is located in Marshall County (WV)
  • Powhatan Point
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
  • Cameron
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cameron have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cameron
    • Cameron is located in Monroe County
  • Dorsey ‑ Historic
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dorsey have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dorsey
    • Dorsey is located in Belmont County
  • Armstrongs Mills
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Armstrongs Mills. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Armstrongs Mills
    • Armstrongs Mills is located in Belmont County
  • Graysville
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Graysville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Graysville
    • Graysville is located in Marshall County (WV)
  • Businessburg
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Businessburg have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Businessburg
    • Businessburg is located in Belmont County
  • Continue List   (18 more) ...
    • Becket ‑ Historic
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Becket have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Becket
      • Becket is located in Belmont County
    • Oak
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oak have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak
      • Oak is located in Monroe County
    • Beallsville
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Beallsville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beallsville
      • Beallsville is located in Monroe County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 376 people

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

Newspapers Published in Switzer ...

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 84 newspapers that have been published in the area around Switzer.

Although we're unaware of any newspapers that were published in the immediate area of Switzer, there are papers which were published within 17 miles [27.4 km]<6>. A list of those papers, sorted by paper name, can be found on the Extended Newspaper List for Switzer.

Websites to Help With Your Genealogy Research ...

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

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

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Switzer. 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>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.
<3>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<4>The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.
<5>We use the term 'Historic' broadly and it generally means that the community no longer exists. However, it can also mean that the community might still exist, but was significantly larger or had a more 'official' existence in the past than it does now. Unfortunately our sources of data have proven to be unreliable. If you can provide us with more specific information about Switzer, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.
<6>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Switzer) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Switzer. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.8359, Longitude: -80.8890       In this case, the coordinates for Switzer have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).




 

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