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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 Glen Rock (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 Glen Rock. 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 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.

Glen Rock is located in York 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 York County: Baltimore (MD), Carroll (MD), Harford (MD), Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin & Lancaster.

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

  • York County     (The home county of Glen Rock)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Glen Rock, with the one closest to Glen Rock listed first.
    • Hametown
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hametown
      • Hametown is located in York County
    • Potosi
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Potosi
      • Potosi is located in York County
    • Railroad
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Railroad have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Railroad
      • Railroad is located in York County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 279 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Railroad <2>
    • Shrewsbury
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shrewsbury have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shrewsbury
      • Shrewsbury is located in York County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,847 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Shrewsbury <2>
    • Loganville
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Loganville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Loganville
      • Loganville is located in York County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,332 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Loganville <2>
    • Seven Valleys
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Seven Valleys have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Seven Valleys
      • Seven Valleys is located in York County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 507 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Seven Valleys <2>
    • Tolna
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tolna have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tolna
      • Tolna is located in York County
    • Orwig
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Orwig have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Orwig
      • Orwig is located in York County
    • Glatfelters
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glatfelters
      • Glatfelters is located in York County
    • Strickhousers
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Strickhousers have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Strickhousers
      • Strickhousers is located in York County
    • Glenville
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glenville
      • Glenville is located in York County
    • Jacobus
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • Jefferson
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
  • Adams County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Glen Rock, with the one closest to Glen Rock listed first.
    • McSherrystown
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for McSherrystown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McSherrystown
      • McSherrystown is located in Adams County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,080 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for McSherrystown <2>
    • Midway
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Midway have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Midway
      • Midway is located in Adams County
    • Abbottstown
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Abbottstown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Abbottstown
      • Abbottstown is located in Adams County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,024 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Abbottstown <2>
    • East Berlin
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for East Berlin have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for East Berlin
      • East Berlin is located in Adams County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,542 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for East Berlin <2>
    • Edgegrove
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Edgegrove have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edgegrove
      • Edgegrove is located in Adams County
    • New Oxford
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Oxford have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Oxford
      • New Oxford is located in Adams County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,808 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for New Oxford <2>
    • Hampton
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hampton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hampton
      • Hampton is located in Adams County
    • Littlestown
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)
    • Brush Run
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brush Run have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brush Run
      • Brush Run is located in Adams County
    • Newchester
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Newchester
      • Newchester is located in Adams County
    • Whitehall
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whitehall
      • Whitehall is located in Adams County
    • Bonneauville
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bonneauville
      • Bonneauville is located in Adams County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,837 people
    • Kingsdale
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kingsdale
      • Kingsdale is located in Adams County
  • Cumberland County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Glen Rock, with the one closest to Glen Rock listed first.
    • Lisburn
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lisburn
      • Lisburn is located in Cumberland County
    • Allenview
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Allenview
      • Allenview is located in Cumberland County
  • Dauphin County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Glen Rock, with the one closest to Glen Rock listed first.
    • Middletown
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the north)
    • Royalton
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Royalton
      • Royalton is located in Dauphin County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,019 people
    • Highspire
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Highspire have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Highspire
      • Highspire is located in Dauphin County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,369 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Highspire <2>
    • Clifton
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clifton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clifton
      • Clifton is located in Dauphin County
    • Steelton
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the north)
  • Lancaster County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Glen Rock, with the one closest to Glen Rock listed first.
    • Billmeyer ‑ Historic
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Billmeyer have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Billmeyer
      • Billmeyer is located in Lancaster County
    • Creswell
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Creswell have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Creswell
      • Creswell is located in Lancaster County
    • Highville
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Highville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Highville
      • Highville is located in Lancaster County
    • Washington Borough
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Washington Borough have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Washington Borough
      • Washington Borough is located in Lancaster County
    • Columbia
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Columbia have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Columbia
      • Columbia is located in Lancaster County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 10,295 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Columbia <2>
    • Marietta
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Colemanville
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Colemanville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Colemanville
      • Colemanville is located in Lancaster County
    • Maytown
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maytown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maytown
      • Maytown is located in Lancaster County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Maytown <2>
    • Central Manor
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Central Manor
      • Central Manor is located in Lancaster County
    • Letort
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Letort have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Letort
      • Letort is located in Lancaster County
    • Mount Nebo
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Nebo
      • Mount Nebo is located in Lancaster County
    • Rockhill
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rockhill
      • Rockhill is located in Lancaster County
    • Windom
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Windom have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Windom
      • Windom is located in Lancaster County
  • Baltimore City (MD)
    • Colonial Village
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Colonial Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Colonial Village
      • Colonial Village is located in Baltimore City (MD)
  • Baltimore County (MD)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Glen Rock, with the one closest to Glen Rock listed first.
    • Oakland
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oakland have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oakland
      • Oakland is located in Baltimore County (MD)
    • Freeland
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Freeland have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Freeland
      • Freeland is located in Baltimore County (MD)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Freeland <2>
    • Maryland Line
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maryland Line have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maryland Line
      • Maryland Line is located in Baltimore County (MD)
    • Walker
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Walker have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Walker
      • Walker is located in Baltimore County (MD)
    • Parkton
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
    • Shamburg ‑ Historic
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shamburg have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shamburg
      • Shamburg is located in Baltimore County (MD)
    • Shane
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shane
      • Shane is located in Baltimore County (MD)
    • Stablersville
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stablersville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stablersville
      • Stablersville is located in Baltimore County (MD)
    • White Hall
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for White Hall have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for White Hall
      • White Hall is located in Baltimore County (MD)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for White Hall <2>
    • Upperco
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Upperco have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Upperco
      • Upperco is located in Baltimore County (MD)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Upperco <2>
    • Monkton
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Belfast
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Belfast have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Belfast
      • Belfast is located in Baltimore County (MD)
    • Butler
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Butler have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Butler
      • Butler is located in Baltimore County (MD)
  • Carroll County (MD)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Glen Rock, with the one closest to Glen Rock listed first.
    • Young Mans Fancy
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Young Mans Fancy
      • Young Mans Fancy is located in Carroll County (MD)
    • Lineboro
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lineboro have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lineboro
      • Lineboro is located in Carroll County (MD)
    • Roller
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roller
      • Roller is located in Carroll County (MD)
    • Manchester
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Rockbrook Village
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rockbrook Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rockbrook Village
      • Rockbrook Village is located in Carroll County (MD)
    • Hampstead
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hampstead have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hampstead
      • Hampstead is located in Carroll County (MD)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 6,426 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hampstead <2>
    • Reeds Village
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Reeds Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Reeds Village
      • Reeds Village is located in Carroll County (MD)
    • Carrollton
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carrollton
      • Carrollton is located in Carroll County (MD)
    • Westminster
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Westminster have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Westminster
      • Westminster is located in Carroll County (MD)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 18,712 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Westminster <2>
    • Yorkland
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Yorkland
      • Yorkland is located in Carroll County (MD)
    • Berrywood Village
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Berrywood Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Berrywood Village
      • Berrywood Village is located in Carroll County (MD)
    • Frizzellburg
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Frizzellburg
      • Frizzellburg is located in Carroll County (MD)
      • Frizzellburg has also been known as:
      • Frizels
    • Sandyville
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandyville
      • Sandyville is located in Carroll County (MD)
  • Cecil County (MD)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Glen Rock, with the one closest to Glen Rock listed first.
    • Oakwood
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oakwood
      • Oakwood is located in Cecil County (MD)
    • Rock Springs
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rock Springs
      • Rock Springs is located in Cecil County (MD)
  • Frederick County (MD)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Glen Rock, with the one closest to Glen Rock listed first.
    • Sams Creek
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sams Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sams Creek
      • Sams Creek is located in Frederick County (MD)
    • Oak Orchard
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oak Orchard have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Orchard
      • Oak Orchard is located in Frederick County (MD)
  • Harford County (MD)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Glen Rock, with the one closest to Glen Rock listed first.
    • Shawsville
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shawsville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shawsville
      • Shawsville is located in Harford County (MD)
    • Jarrettsville
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jarrettsville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jarrettsville
      • Jarrettsville is located in Harford County (MD)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Jarrettsville <2>
    • Cambria
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cambria have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cambria
      • Cambria is located in Harford County (MD)
    • Pylesville
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pylesville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pylesville
      • Pylesville is located in Harford County (MD)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Pylesville <2>
    • Street
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Whiteford
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the east)
    • Coopstown
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coopstown
      • Coopstown is located in Harford County (MD)
    • Putnam Village
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Putnam Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Putnam Village
      • Putnam Village is located in Harford County (MD)
    • Sharon
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sharon
      • Sharon is located in Harford County (MD)
    • Upper Crossroads
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Upper Crossroads have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Upper Crossroads
      • Upper Crossroads is located in Harford County (MD)
    • Chestnut Hill
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chestnut Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chestnut Hill
      • Chestnut Hill is located in Harford County (MD)
    • Forest Hill
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Hill
      • Forest Hill is located in Harford County (MD)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Forest Hill <2>
    • Harford Village
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harford Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harford Village
      • Harford Village is located in Harford County (MD)
  • Montgomery County (MD)
    • High Point Estates
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for High Point Estates have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for High Point Estates
      • High Point Estates is located in Montgomery County (MD)

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

Newspapers Published in the Vicinity of Glen Rock ...

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 4 newspapers that have been published in the area around Glen Rock.

We have organized these newspapers into two lists:

  • A Local Newspaper List - focusing on the papers published in the immediate area of Glen Rock. There are actually two parts to this list - papers printed in the immediate area of Glen Rock and those printed in the larger area surrounding Glen Rock.
  • An Extended Newspaper List - a longer list, sorted by paper name and containing those papers published within 3 miles [4.8 km]<3> of Glen Rock.

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 websites either 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 Glen Rock:

Cemeteries Near Glen Rock ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Glen Rock.

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

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

  • Chestnut Hill Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Chestnut Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Chestnut Hill Cemetery
  • Reformed Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Reformed Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Reformed Cemetery
  • Glen Rock Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Glen Rock Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Glen Rock Cemetery
  • Seitz Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Seitz Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Seitz Cemetery
  • Winter Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
  • Bowser Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bowser Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bowser Cemetery
  • Christ Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Christ Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Christ Cemetery
  • Mt. Zion Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Zion Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Zion Cemetery
  • Mt. Prospect Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
  • Emmanuel UMC Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
  • Bethlehem Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Bethlehem Cemetery is a large cemetery that is located 16 miles [25.7 km]<3> to the east of New Freedom.
    • The Bethlehem Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Bethlehem Steltz Reformed Cemetery
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bethlehem Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #489292 <4>
  • Rock Chapel Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rock Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rock Chapel Cemetery
  • Continue List   (362 more) ...
    • Winterstown Evangelical Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Williams Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Williams Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Williams Cemetery
    • Ness Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)

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 Glen Rock had a population of 687 people in 1895 with a post office and railroad service. In 2020, Glen Rock had a population of 2,057 people.

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

  • Seitzland
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Seitzland have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Seitzland
    • Seitzland is located in York County
  • Hametown
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hametown
    • Hametown is located in York County
  • Larue
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Larue have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Larue
    • Larue is located in York County
  • Railroad
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Railroad have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Railroad
    • Railroad is located in York County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 279 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Railroad <2>
  • Shrewsbury
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shrewsbury have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shrewsbury
    • Shrewsbury is located in York County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,847 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Shrewsbury <2>
  • Potosi
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Potosi
    • Potosi is located in York County
  • Neiman
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Neiman have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Neiman
    • Neiman is located in York County
  • Keeney
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Keeney have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Keeney
    • Keeney is located in York County
  • Sheffer
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sheffer have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sheffer
    • Sheffer is located in York County
  • Tolna
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tolna have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tolna
    • Tolna is located in York County
  • Seven Valleys
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Seven Valleys have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Seven Valleys
    • Seven Valleys is located in York County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 507 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Seven Valleys <2>
  • Loganville
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Loganville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Loganville
    • Loganville is located in York County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,332 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Loganville <2>
  • Continue List   (18 more) ...
    • Hanover Junction
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hanover Junction have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hanover Junction
      • Hanover Junction is located in York County
    • Brodbecks
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brodbecks have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brodbecks
      • Brodbecks is located in York County
    • Glatfelters
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glatfelters
      • Glatfelters is located in York County

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

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

The official website for York County: www.york-county.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' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Glen Rock) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Glen Rock. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.7932, Longitude: -76.7304    
<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 Glen Rock, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.




 

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