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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 Meda (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 Meda. 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.

Meda is located in Tillamook County.

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

The following counties adjoin and form the boundaries of Tillamook County: Clatsop, Columbia, Lincoln, Polk, Washington & Yamhill.

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

  • Tillamook County     (The home county of Meda)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Meda, with the one closest to Meda listed first.
    • Oretown
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oretown
      • Oretown is located in Tillamook County
    • Cloverdale
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cloverdale have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cloverdale
      • Cloverdale is located in Tillamook County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cloverdale <2>
    • Pacific City
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pacific City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pacific City
      • Pacific City is located in Tillamook County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Pacific City <2>
    • Neskowin
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Bellwood ‑ Historic
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Bellwood. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bellwood
      • Bellwood is located in Tillamook County
    • Hebo
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Dolph ‑ Historic
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Dolph. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dolph
      • Dolph is located in Tillamook County
    • Beaver
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
    • Blaine
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blaine
      • Blaine is located in Tillamook County
    • Netarts
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)
    • Oceanside
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oceanside have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oceanside
      • Oceanside is located in Tillamook County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Oceanside <2>
    • Tillamook
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the north)
    • Fairview
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairview
      • Fairview is located in Tillamook County
  • Lincoln County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Meda, with the one closest to Meda listed first.
    • Otis
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
    • Rose Lodge
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
    • Neotsu
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
    • Lincoln City
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lincoln City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lincoln City
      • Lincoln City is located in Lincoln County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 9,284 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lincoln City <2>
    • Cutler City
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cutler City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cutler City
      • Cutler City is located in Lincoln County
    • Kernville
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kernville
      • Kernville is located in Lincoln County
    • Gleneden Beach
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)
    • Lincoln Beach
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lincoln Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lincoln Beach
      • Lincoln Beach is located in Lincoln County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lincoln Beach <2>
    • Depoe Bay
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Depoe Bay have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Depoe Bay
      • Depoe Bay is located in Lincoln County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,493 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Depoe Bay <2>
    • Logsden
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the south)
    • Otter Rock
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the south)
    • Siletz
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Siletz have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Siletz
      • Siletz is located in Lincoln County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,307 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Siletz <2>
  • Polk County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Meda, with the one closest to Meda listed first.
    • Grand Ronde
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)
    • Valsetz ‑ Historic
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Valsetz
      • Valsetz is located in Polk County
    • Buell
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buell
      • Buell is located in Polk County
    • Falls City
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast)
  • Yamhill County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Meda, with the one closest to Meda listed first.
    • Willamina
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the east)
    • Sheridan
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the east)
    • Bellevue
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bellevue
      • Bellevue is located in Yamhill County

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

Cemeteries Near Meda ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Meda.

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

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

  • Oretown Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oretown Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Oretown Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Union Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Union Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Union Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Woods IOOF Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Woods IOOF Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Woods IOOF Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Gist Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gist Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gist Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • IOOF Hebo Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the IOOF Hebo Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the IOOF Hebo Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Nestucca Valley Community Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
  • Morris Family Cemetery
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
  • Pacific View Memorial Gardens
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pacific View Memorial Gardens
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pacific View Memorial Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Blaine Cemetery
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Blaine Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Blaine Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Taft Cemetery
    (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Taft Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Taft Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Cemetery
    (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
  • Holmes Cemetery
    (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Holmes Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Holmes Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Continue List   (30 more) ...
    • Josephine Young Memorial Park
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Josephine Young Memorial Park
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Josephine Young Memorial Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Indian Cemetery
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Indian Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Indian Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Hussey Cemetery
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hussey Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hussey Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #38932 <5>

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.<6>

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

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

  • Oretown
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oretown
    • Oretown is located in Tillamook County
  • Neskowin
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
  • Woods
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woods
    • Woods is located in Tillamook County
  • Dolph ‑ Historic
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Dolph. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dolph
    • Dolph is located in Tillamook County
  • Hebo
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
  • Beaver
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
  • Grand Ronde
    (16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)
  • Netarts
    (19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)
  • Willamina
    (21 miles [33.8 km] to the east)
  • Tillamook
    (21 miles [33.8 km] to the north)
  • Barnegat ‑ Historic
    (24 miles [38.6 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Barnegat have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Barnegat
    • Barnegat is located in Tillamook County
  • Sheridan
    (25 miles [40.2 km] to the east)
  • Continue List   (5 more) ...
    • Bay City
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bay City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bay City
      • Bay City is located in Tillamook County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,429 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bay City <2>
    • Hobsonville
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Hobsonville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hobsonville
      • Hobsonville is located in Tillamook County
    • Ballston
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ballston have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ballston
      • Ballston is located in Polk County

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

Newspapers Published in Meda ...

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 25 newspapers that have been published in the area around Meda.

Although we're unaware of any newspapers that were published in the immediate area of Meda, there are papers which were published within 30 miles [48.3 km]<4>. A list of those papers, sorted by paper name, can be found on the Extended Newspaper List for Meda.

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 Meda:

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

The official website for Tillamook County: www.co.tillamook.or.us/

The official website for State of Oregon: https://www.oregon.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
<2>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<3>An 'estimated' location is one where we have been given GPS coordinates, but are unable to verify the accuracy of those coordinates. That said, we have some confidence that we have placed the marker near the actual location. A typical reason for being unable to verify a location is that it might be on private property or maybe historic and gone without an obvious trace.
<4>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Meda) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Meda. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 45.1465, Longitude: -123.9159       In this case, the coordinates for Meda have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<5>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.
<6>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 Meda, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.




 

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