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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 Lake Hiwassee (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 Lake Hiwassee. 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.

Name Variations for Lake Hiwassee ...

When searching records, keep in mind that names and their spelling can change over time. Our sources include documents like maps, railroad schedules, Travel, Express and Shipping Guides. Many of these documents date from the 1800's and it's common to find spelling differences.

Although we can't give a definitive list, hopefully the following will give you a feel for the variations that might have occurred.

Another variation: Lake Hiwasse.

  • A typical abbreviation for Lake Hiwassee: Lk. Hiwassee

If you have information about these names (such as the reason for the change, date of change, the origin of the name), please Contact Us.

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 northeast 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 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 east 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.

Lake Hiwassee is located in Oklahoma County.

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

The following counties adjoin and form the boundaries of Oklahoma County: Canadian, Cleveland, Kingfisher, Lincoln, Logan & Pottawatomie.

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

  • Oklahoma County     (The home county of Lake Hiwassee)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Lake Hiwassee, with the one closest to Lake Hiwassee listed first.
    • Arcadia
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Arcadia have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arcadia
      • Arcadia is located in Oklahoma County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 277 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Arcadia <2>
    • Jones
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jones have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jones
      • Jones is located in Oklahoma County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,223 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Jones <2>
    • Luther
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Luther have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Luther
      • Luther is located in Oklahoma County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,778 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Luther <2>
    • Edmond
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
    • Spencer
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spencer have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spencer
      • Spencer is located in Oklahoma County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,959 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Spencer <2>
    • Nicoma Park
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Nicoma Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nicoma Park
      • Nicoma Park is located in Oklahoma County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,479 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Nicoma Park <2>
    • Lake Aluma
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake Aluma have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Aluma
      • Lake Aluma is located in Oklahoma County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 91 people
    • Choctaw
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Choctaw have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Choctaw
      • Choctaw is located in Oklahoma County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 12,768 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Choctaw <2>
    • Forest Park
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Park
      • Forest Park is located in Oklahoma County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,071 people
    • Midwest City
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Midwest City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Midwest City
      • Midwest City is located in Oklahoma County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 57,591 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Midwest City <2>
    • Harrah
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harrah have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harrah
      • Harrah is located in Oklahoma County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 6,627 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Harrah <2>
    • Britton
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
  • Canadian County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Lake Hiwassee, with the one closest to Lake Hiwassee listed first.
    • Piedmont
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Piedmont have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Piedmont
      • Piedmont is located in Canadian County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 8,981 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Piedmont <2>
    • Yukon
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Yukon have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Yukon
      • Yukon is located in Canadian County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 28,793 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Yukon <2>
    • Richland
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the west)
    • Mustang
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mustang have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mustang
      • Mustang is located in Canadian County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 24,049 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mustang <2>
  • Cleveland County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Lake Hiwassee, with the one closest to Lake Hiwassee listed first.
    • Moore
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Moore have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Moore
      • Moore is located in Cleveland County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 63,102 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Moore <2>
    • Franklin
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Franklin. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Franklin
      • Franklin is located in Cleveland County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Franklin
      • From Lake Hiwassee to Franklin
    • Hall Park
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hall Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hall Park
      • Hall Park is located in Cleveland County
    • Little Axe
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)
    • Norman
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the south)
  • Kingfisher County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Lake Hiwassee, with the one closest to Lake Hiwassee listed first.
    • Cashion
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northwest)
    • Reeding
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Reeding have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Reeding
      • Reeding is located in Kingfisher County
    • Wandel
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest)
  • Lincoln County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Lake Hiwassee, with the one closest to Lake Hiwassee listed first.
    • Ingram
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Ingram. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ingram
      • Ingram is located in Lincoln County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Ingram
      • From Lake Hiwassee to Ingram
    • Fallis
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fallis have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fallis
      • Fallis is located in Lincoln County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 28 people
    • Wellston
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wellston have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wellston
      • Wellston is located in Lincoln County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 777 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Wellston <2>
    • Warwick
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)
    • Carney
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Carney have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carney
      • Carney is located in Lincoln County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 622 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Carney <2>
    • Jacktown
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Chandler
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the east)
    • Tryon
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tryon have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tryon
      • Tryon is located in Lincoln County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 496 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Tryon <2>
    • Meeker
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meeker have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meeker
      • Meeker is located in Lincoln County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,140 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Meeker <2>
    • Sparks
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sparks have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sparks
      • Sparks is located in Lincoln County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 172 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sparks <2>
    • Agra
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Agra have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Agra
      • Agra is located in Lincoln County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 345 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Agra <2>
    • Parkland
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Parkland. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Parkland
      • Parkland is located in Lincoln County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Parkland
      • From Lake Hiwassee to Parkland
  • Logan County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Lake Hiwassee, with the one closest to Lake Hiwassee listed first.
    • Lakeview
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Lakeview. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lakeview
      • Lakeview is located in Logan County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Lakeview
      • From Lake Hiwassee to Lakeview
    • Meridian
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meridian have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meridian
      • Meridian is located in Logan County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 45 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Meridian <2>
    • Guthrie
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Cedar Valley
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedar Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Valley
      • Cedar Valley is located in Logan County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 325 people
    • Langston
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the north)
    • Coyle
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the north)
    • Lawrie
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Lawrie. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lawrie
      • Lawrie is located in Logan County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Lawrie
      • From Lake Hiwassee to Lawrie
    • Cimarron City
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Cimarron City. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cimarron City
      • Cimarron City is located in Logan County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 174 people
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Cimarron City
      • From Lake Hiwassee to Cimarron City
    • Crescent
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Mulhall
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
  • Payne County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Lake Hiwassee, with the one closest to Lake Hiwassee listed first.
    • Cimarron City ‑ Historic
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the north)
    • Vinco
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Perkins
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Cottingham
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast)
  • Pottawatomie County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Lake Hiwassee, with the one closest to Lake Hiwassee listed first.
    • McLoud
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for McLoud have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McLoud
      • McLoud is located in Pottawatomie County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 4,800 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for McLoud <2>
    • Dale
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southeast)
    • Aydelotte
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Bethel Acres
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bethel Acres have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bethel Acres
      • Bethel Acres is located in Pottawatomie County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,262 people

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

Cemeteries Near Lake Hiwassee ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Lake Hiwassee.

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

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

  • Arcadia IOOF Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Arcadia IOOF Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Arcadia IOOF Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Tudor Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Tudor Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Tudor Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Chitwood Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Chitwood Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Chitwood Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Gower Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gower Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gower Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Oakwood Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oakwood Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Oakwood Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Lillard & Woodard Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
  • Spigener Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Spigener Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Spigener Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Donnell Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Donnell Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Donnell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Luther Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Luther Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Luther Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Sweat Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sweat Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sweat Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jones IOOF Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jones IOOF Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jones IOOF Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Reunion Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Reunion Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Reunion Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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    • Martin Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Martin Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Martin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Ewing Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ewing Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ewing Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Oaklawn Memorial Gardens
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oaklawn Memorial Gardens
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Oaklawn Memorial Gardens 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>

While we didn't find Lake Hiwassee in the Atlas, the following 1895 communities would have been found near the current location of Lake Hiwassee.

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

  • Arcadia
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Arcadia have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arcadia
    • Arcadia is located in Oklahoma County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 277 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Arcadia <2>
  • Edmond
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
  • Waterloo
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Waterloo have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Waterloo
    • Waterloo is located in Logan County
  • Choctaw
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Choctaw have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Choctaw
    • Choctaw is located in Oklahoma County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 12,768 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Choctaw <2>
  • Ingram
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Ingram. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ingram
    • Ingram is located in Lincoln County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Ingram
    • From Lake Hiwassee to Ingram
  • Lakeview
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Lakeview. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lakeview
    • Lakeview is located in Logan County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Lakeview
    • From Lake Hiwassee to Lakeview
  • Britton
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
  • Wellston
    (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wellston have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wellston
    • Wellston is located in Lincoln County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 777 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Wellston <2>
  • Seward
    (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Seward have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Seward
    • Seward is located in Logan County
  • Oklahoma City
    (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)
  • Guthrie
    (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
  • Warwick
    (17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)
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    • Langston
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the north)
    • Lawrie
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Lawrie. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lawrie
      • Lawrie is located in Logan County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Lawrie
      • From Lake Hiwassee to Lawrie
    • Stella
      (23 miles [37 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stella have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stella
      • Stella is located in Cleveland County

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

Newspapers Published in Lake Hiwassee ...

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 314 newspapers that have been published in the area around Lake Hiwassee.

Although we're unaware of any newspapers that were published in the immediate area of Lake Hiwassee, there are papers which were published within 30 miles [48.3 km]<5>. A list of those papers, sorted by paper name, can be found on the Extended Newspaper List for Lake Hiwassee.

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 Lake Hiwassee:

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

The official website for Oklahoma County: www.oklahomacounty.org/

The official website for State of Oklahoma: https://www.ok.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 Lake Hiwassee, 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' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Lake Hiwassee) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Lake Hiwassee. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 35.6515, Longitude: -97.3093    









 

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