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Our Genealogy Helper

Introduction ...

We have a couple of goals for our Gazetteer:

  • That it be a tool which helps us with planning our trips.
  • We're trying to shape our Gazetteer as a tool to help us understand the community in which our ancestors lived, the community that was part of their daily lives.
  • On our trips, we try to visit those places where our ancestors left their footprints.

By learning about Abington (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 Abington. 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 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.

Abington is located in Montgomery County.

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

The following counties adjoin and form the boundaries of Montgomery County: Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lehigh & Philadelphia.

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

  • Montgomery County     (The home county of Abington)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Abington, with the one closest to Abington listed first.
    • Willow Grove
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Willow Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willow Grove
      • Willow Grove is located in Montgomery County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Willow Grove <2>
    • Roslyn
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Jenkintown
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Meadowbrook
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadowbrook
      • Meadowbrook is located in Montgomery County
    • Jamestown Village
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jamestown Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jamestown Village
      • Jamestown Village is located in Montgomery County
    • Glenside
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glenside have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glenside
      • Glenside is located in Montgomery County
    • Wyncote
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Bryn Athyn
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bryn Athyn have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bryn Athyn
      • Bryn Athyn is located in Montgomery County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,314 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bryn Athyn <2>
    • Huntingdon Valley
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Hatboro
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Elkins Park
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Rockledge
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Oreland
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
  • Allegheny County
    • Overbrook
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Overbrook have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Overbrook
      • Overbrook is located in Allegheny County
  • Berks County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Abington, with the one closest to Abington listed first.
    • Boyertown
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Boyertown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Boyertown
      • Boyertown is located in Berks County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 4,058 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Boyertown <2>
    • Colebrookdale
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Colebrookdale have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Colebrookdale
      • Colebrookdale is located in Berks County
  • Bucks County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Abington, with the one closest to Abington listed first.
    • Warminster Heights
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Warminster Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Warminster Heights
      • Warminster Heights is located in Bucks County
    • Warminster Village
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Warminster Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Warminster Village
      • Warminster Village is located in Bucks County
    • Ivyland
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ivyland have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ivyland
      • Ivyland is located in Bucks County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 935 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ivyland <2>
    • Casey Village
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Casey Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Casey Village
      • Casey Village is located in Bucks County
    • Hartsville
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hartsville
      • Hartsville is located in Bucks County
    • Churchville
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Churchville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Churchville
      • Churchville is located in Bucks County
    • Richboro
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Chestnut Wood Village
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chestnut Wood Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chestnut Wood Village
      • Chestnut Wood Village is located in Bucks County
    • Warrington
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
    • Grenoble
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grenoble have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grenoble
      • Grenoble is located in Bucks County
    • Village Shires
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Village Shires have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Village Shires
      • Village Shires is located in Bucks County
    • Croydon
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Croydon have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Croydon
      • Croydon is located in Bucks County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Croydon <2>
    • Castle Valley
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Castle Valley
      • Castle Valley is located in Bucks County
  • Chester County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Abington, with the one closest to Abington listed first.
    • Strafford
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Strafford
      • Strafford is located in Chester County
    • Berwyn
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Berwyn have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Berwyn
      • Berwyn is located in Chester County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Berwyn <2>
    • Chesterbrook
      (18 miles [29 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chesterbrook have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chesterbrook
      • Chesterbrook is located in Chester County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Chesterbrook <2>
    • Leopard
      (18 miles [29 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Leopard have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leopard
      • Leopard is located in Chester County
    • Valley Forge
      (18 miles [29 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Valley Forge have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Valley Forge
      • Valley Forge is located in Chester County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Valley Forge <2>
    • Paoli
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)
    • Green Tree
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Tree have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Tree
      • Green Tree is located in Chester County
    • Williams Corner
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Williams Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Williams Corner
      • Williams Corner is located in Chester County
    • General Warren Village
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for General Warren Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for General Warren Village
      • General Warren Village is located in Chester County
    • Malvern
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Malvern have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Malvern
      • Malvern is located in Chester County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,456 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Malvern <2>
    • Phoenixville
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Phoenixville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Phoenixville
      • Phoenixville is located in Chester County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 16,910 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Phoenixville <2>
    • Pickering
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pickering have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pickering
      • Pickering is located in Chester County
    • Green Lane Village
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Lane Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Lane Village
      • Green Lane Village is located in Chester County
  • Delaware County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Abington, with the one closest to Abington listed first.
    • Haverford Village
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Haverford Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Haverford Village
      • Haverford Village is located in Delaware County
    • Millbourne
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Millbourne have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Millbourne
      • Millbourne is located in Delaware County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,160 people
    • Montrose Village
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Montrose Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Montrose Village
      • Montrose Village is located in Delaware County
    • Rosemont
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Allgates
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Allgates
      • Allgates is located in Delaware County
    • Llanerch
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Llanerch
      • Llanerch is located in Delaware County
    • Radnor
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Radnor have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Radnor
      • Radnor is located in Delaware County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Radnor <2>
    • East Lansdowne
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for East Lansdowne have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for East Lansdowne
      • East Lansdowne is located in Delaware County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,668 people
    • Ithan
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ithan
      • Ithan is located in Delaware County
    • Lansdowne
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lansdowne have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lansdowne
      • Lansdowne is located in Delaware County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 10,641 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lansdowne <2>
    • Yeadon
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Yeadon
      • Yeadon is located in Delaware County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 11,489 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Yeadon <2>
    • Saint Davids
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saint Davids have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saint Davids
      • Saint Davids is located in Delaware County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Saint Davids <2>
    • Wayne
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
  • Indiana County
    • Ernest
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ernest have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ernest
      • Ernest is located in Indiana County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 431 people
  • Lehigh County
    • Coopersburg
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest)
  • Philadelphia County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Abington, with the one closest to Abington listed first.
    • Lawton Station ‑ Historic
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lawton Station
      • Lawton Station is located in Philadelphia County
    • Milestown ‑ Historic
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Milestown
      • Milestown is located in Philadelphia County
    • Oak Lane Station ‑ Historic
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Lane Station
      • Oak Lane Station is located in Philadelphia County
    • Pittville
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pittville
      • Pittville is located in Philadelphia County
    • Branchtown ‑ Historic
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Branchtown
      • Branchtown is located in Philadelphia County
    • Crescentville
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crescentville
      • Crescentville is located in Philadelphia County
    • Fern Rock Station ‑ Historic
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fern Rock Station
      • Fern Rock Station is located in Philadelphia County
    • McCartersville ‑ Historic
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McCartersville
      • McCartersville is located in Philadelphia County
    • Oxford Village
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oxford Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oxford Village
      • Oxford Village is located in Philadelphia County
    • Bustleton
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bustleton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bustleton
      • Bustleton is located in Philadelphia County
    • Allen Lane
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Allen Lane have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Allen Lane
      • Allen Lane is located in Philadelphia County
    • Chestnut Hill
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chestnut Hill
      • Chestnut Hill is located in Philadelphia County
    • Somerville ‑ Historic
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Somerville
      • Somerville is located in Philadelphia County
  • New Castle County (DE)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Abington, with the one closest to Abington listed first.
    • Analine Village
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Analine Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Analine Village
      • Analine Village is located in New Castle County (DE)
    • Aniline Village
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Aniline Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Aniline Village
      • Aniline Village is located in New Castle County (DE)
    • Carpenter
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carpenter
      • Carpenter is located in New Castle County (DE)
    • White Village
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for White Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for White Village
      • White Village is located in New Castle County (DE)
    • Whites Village
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Whites Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whites Village
      • Whites Village is located in New Castle County (DE)
    • Arden
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Arden have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arden
      • Arden is located in New Castle County (DE)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 436 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Arden <2>
    • Ardentown
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ardentown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ardentown
      • Ardentown is located in New Castle County (DE)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 274 people
    • Claymont Village
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Claymont Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Claymont Village
      • Claymont Village is located in New Castle County (DE)
    • Claymont
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest)
    • Ardencroft
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ardencroft have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ardencroft
      • Ardencroft is located in New Castle County (DE)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 218 people
    • Windy Bush
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Windy Bush
      • Windy Bush is located in New Castle County (DE)
  • Burlington County (NJ)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Abington, with the one closest to Abington listed first.
    • Riverton
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riverton
      • Riverton is located in Burlington County (NJ)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,686 people
    • Cinnaminson
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cinnaminson
      • Cinnaminson is located in Burlington County (NJ)
    • Riverside
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riverside
      • Riverside is located in Burlington County (NJ)
    • Beverly
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beverly
      • Beverly is located in Burlington County (NJ)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,480 people
    • Burlington
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burlington
      • Burlington is located in Burlington County (NJ)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 9,840 people
    • Maple Shade
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maple Shade
      • Maple Shade is located in Burlington County (NJ)
    • Willingboro
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willingboro
      • Willingboro is located in Burlington County (NJ)
    • Florence
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Florence
      • Florence is located in Burlington County (NJ)
    • Ramblewood
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ramblewood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ramblewood
      • Ramblewood is located in Burlington County (NJ)
    • Roebling
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roebling
      • Roebling is located in Burlington County (NJ)
    • Greentree Village
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greentree Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greentree Village
      • Greentree Village is located in Burlington County (NJ)
    • Hainesport
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hainesport
      • Hainesport is located in Burlington County (NJ)
    • Marlton
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marlton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marlton
      • Marlton is located in Burlington County (NJ)
  • Camden County (NJ)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Abington, with the one closest to Abington listed first.
    • Ablett Village
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ablett Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ablett Village
      • Ablett Village is located in Camden County (NJ)
    • Pennsauken
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pennsauken have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pennsauken
      • Pennsauken is located in Camden County (NJ)
    • Colwick
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Colwick
      • Colwick is located in Camden County (NJ)
    • Camden
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Camden
      • Camden is located in Camden County (NJ)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 73,740 people
    • Cherry Hill
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherry Hill
      • Cherry Hill is located in Camden County (NJ)
    • Golden Triangle
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Golden Triangle have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Golden Triangle
      • Golden Triangle is located in Camden County (NJ)
    • Wood - Lynne
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wood - Lynne have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wood - Lynne
      • Wood - Lynne is located in Camden County (NJ)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,907 people
    • Cherry Hill Mall
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cherry Hill Mall have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherry Hill Mall
      • Cherry Hill Mall is located in Camden County (NJ)
    • Morgan Village
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Morgan Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Morgan Village
      • Morgan Village is located in Camden County (NJ)
    • Gloucester City
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gloucester City
      • Gloucester City is located in Camden County (NJ)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 11,190 people
    • Barclay - Kingston
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Barclay - Kingston
      • Barclay - Kingston is located in Camden County (NJ)
    • Ellisburg
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ellisburg
      • Ellisburg is located in Camden County (NJ)
    • Erlton - Ellisburg
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Erlton - Ellisburg
      • Erlton - Ellisburg is located in Camden County (NJ)
  • Gloucester County (NJ)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Abington, with the one closest to Abington listed first.
    • Red Bank
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Red Bank
      • Red Bank is located in Gloucester County (NJ)
    • North Woodbury
      (18 miles [29 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for North Woodbury have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Woodbury
      • North Woodbury is located in Gloucester County (NJ)
    • Thorofare
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Thorofare have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Thorofare
      • Thorofare is located in Gloucester County (NJ)
    • Woodbury
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodbury
      • Woodbury is located in Gloucester County (NJ)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 9,813 people
    • Almonesson
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Almonesson
      • Almonesson is located in Gloucester County (NJ)
    • Cooper Village
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cooper Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cooper Village
      • Cooper Village is located in Gloucester County (NJ)
    • Westcotville
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Westcotville
      • Westcotville is located in Gloucester County (NJ)
    • Parkville
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Parkville
      • Parkville is located in Gloucester County (NJ)
    • Oak Valley
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oak Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Valley
      • Oak Valley is located in Gloucester County (NJ)
    • Gibbstown
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gibbstown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gibbstown
      • Gibbstown is located in Gloucester County (NJ)
    • Centre City
      (23 miles [37 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Centre City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Centre City
      • Centre City is located in Gloucester County (NJ)
    • Salina
      (23 miles [37 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Salina
      • Salina is located in Gloucester County (NJ)
    • Buckingham Village
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Buckingham Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buckingham Village
      • Buckingham Village is located in Gloucester County (NJ)
  • Hunterdon County (NJ)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Abington, with the one closest to Abington listed first.
    • Lambertville
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lambertville
      • Lambertville is located in Hunterdon County (NJ)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,790 people
    • Raven Rock
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Raven Rock
      • Raven Rock is located in Hunterdon County (NJ)
    • Rosemont
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rosemont
      • Rosemont is located in Hunterdon County (NJ)
    • Idell
      (23 miles [37 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Idell have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Idell
      • Idell is located in Hunterdon County (NJ)
    • Sergeantsville
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sergeantsville
      • Sergeantsville is located in Hunterdon County (NJ)
    • Linvale
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Linvale
      • Linvale is located in Hunterdon County (NJ)
    • Barbertown
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Barbertown
      • Barbertown is located in Hunterdon County (NJ)
    • Locktown
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Locktown
      • Locktown is located in Hunterdon County (NJ)
    • Larisons Corners
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Larisons Corners
      • Larisons Corners is located in Hunterdon County (NJ)
    • Sand Brook
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sand Brook
      • Sand Brook is located in Hunterdon County (NJ)
    • Rileyville
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rileyville
      • Rileyville is located in Hunterdon County (NJ)
    • Copper Hill
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Copper Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Copper Hill
      • Copper Hill is located in Hunterdon County (NJ)
    • Reaville
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Reaville
      • Reaville is located in Hunterdon County (NJ)
  • Mercer County (NJ)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Abington, with the one closest to Abington listed first.
    • Titusville
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Titusville
      • Titusville is located in Mercer County (NJ)
    • West Trenton
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for West Trenton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Trenton
      • West Trenton is located in Mercer County (NJ)
    • Bear Tavern
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bear Tavern
      • Bear Tavern is located in Mercer County (NJ)
    • Ewing
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ewing have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ewing
      • Ewing is located in Mercer County (NJ)
    • Parkway Village
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Parkway Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Parkway Village
      • Parkway Village is located in Mercer County (NJ)
    • Trenton
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Trenton
      • Trenton is located in Mercer County (NJ)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 82,957 people
    • Warner Village
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Warner Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Warner Village
      • Warner Village is located in Mercer County (NJ)
    • White Horse
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for White Horse have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for White Horse
      • White Horse is located in Mercer County (NJ)
    • Eldridge Park
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eldridge Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eldridge Park
      • Eldridge Park is located in Mercer County (NJ)
    • Rosemont
      (23 miles [37 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rosemont
      • Rosemont is located in Mercer County (NJ)
    • Lawrenceville
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lawrenceville
      • Lawrenceville is located in Mercer County (NJ)
    • Mercerville
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mercerville
      • Mercerville is located in Mercer County (NJ)
    • Mount Rose
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mount Rose have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Rose
      • Mount Rose is located in Mercer County (NJ)
  • Monmouth County (NJ)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Abington, with the one closest to Abington listed first.
    • Walnford ‑ Historic
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Walnford
      • Walnford is located in Monmouth County (NJ)
    • Polhemustown
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Polhemustown
      • Polhemustown is located in Monmouth County (NJ)
  • Salem County (NJ)
    • Auburn
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Auburn
      • Auburn is located in Salem County (NJ)
  • Somerset County (NJ)
    • Skillman
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Skillman
      • Skillman is located in Somerset County (NJ)

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

Newspapers Published in Abington ...

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 24 newspapers that have been published in the area around Abington.

Although we're unaware of any newspapers that were published in the immediate area of Abington, there are papers which were published within 5 miles [8 km]<3>. A list of those papers, sorted by paper name, can be found on the Extended Newspaper List for Abington.

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 Abington:

Cemeteries Near Abington ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Abington.

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

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

  • Abington Friends Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Abington Friends Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Abington Friends Cemetery
  • Hillside Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Hillside Cemetery is a very large cemetery that is located in Roslyn.
    • The Hillside Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Ardsley Burial Park Cemetery
    • Ardsley Burial Park
    • Ardsley Cemetery
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hillside Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #45092 <4>
  • St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
  • Lawnview Memorial Park
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Lawnview Memorial Park is a very large cemetery that is located in Rockledge.
    • The Lawnview Memorial Park has also been known as:
    • Lawnview Memorial Park
    • Odd Fellows Cemetery
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lawnview Memorial Park
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #45275 <4>
  • Paper Mill Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Paper Mill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Paper Mill Cemetery
  • Fairview Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fairview Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fairview Cemetery
  • Holy Sepulchre Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
  • Holy Sepulchre Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
  • Montefiore Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
  • Hatboro Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
  • Ivy Hill Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
  • Ivy Hill Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Ivy Hill Cemetery is a very large cemetery that is located outside and to the north of Philadelphia.
    • The Ivy Hill Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Germantown & Chestnut Hill Cemetery
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ivy Hill Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #45186 <4>
  • Continue List   (386 more) ...

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 Abington had a population of 320 people in 1895 with a post office and no railroad service.

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

  • Noble
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Noble have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Noble
    • Noble is located in Montgomery County
  • Hillside ‑ Historic
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hillside have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hillside
    • Hillside is located in Montgomery County
  • Weldon
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Weldon have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Weldon
    • Weldon is located in Montgomery County
  • Jenkintown
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
  • Rydal
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rydal have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rydal
    • Rydal is located in Montgomery County
  • Rubicam
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rubicam have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rubicam
    • Rubicam is located in Montgomery County
  • Willow Grove
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Willow Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willow Grove
    • Willow Grove is located in Montgomery County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Willow Grove <2>
  • Edge Hill
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Edge Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edge Hill
    • Edge Hill is located in Montgomery County
  • Glenside
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glenside have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glenside
    • Glenside is located in Montgomery County
  • Wyncote
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
  • Walnut Hill
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Walnut Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Walnut Hill
    • Walnut Hill is located in Montgomery County
  • Bethayres
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bethayres have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bethayres
    • Bethayres is located in Montgomery County
  • Continue List   (15 more) ...
    • Terwood
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Terwood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Terwood
      • Terwood is located in Montgomery County
    • Paper Mills
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Paper Mills have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paper Mills
      • Paper Mills is located in Montgomery County
    • Heaton
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heaton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heaton
      • Heaton is located in Montgomery County

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

The official website for Abington: www.abington.org/

The official website for Montgomery County: www.montcopa.org/

The official website for State of Pennsylvania: https://www.pa.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
<2>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<3>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Abington) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Abington. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 40.1189, Longitude: -75.1193    
<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 Abington, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.




 

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