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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 Instanter (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 Instanter. 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 southwest 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 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 west 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.

Instanter is located in Elk 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 Elk County: Cameron, Clearfield, Forest, Jefferson, McKean & Warren.

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

  • Elk County     (The home county of Instanter)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Instanter, with the one closest to Instanter listed first.
    • Streights
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Streights have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Streights
      • Streights is located in Elk County
    • Wilcox
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Johnsonburg
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Johnsonburg
      • Johnsonburg is located in Elk County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,264 people
    • Saint Marys
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saint Marys have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saint Marys
      • Saint Marys is located in Elk County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 12,157 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Saint Marys <2>
    • James City
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for James City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for James City
      • James City is located in Elk County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for James City <2>
    • Ridgway
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ridgway have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ridgway
      • Ridgway is located in Elk County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,708 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ridgway <2>
    • Windy City
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Windy City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Windy City
      • Windy City is located in Elk County
    • Dagus Mines
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dagus Mines
      • Dagus Mines is located in Elk County
    • Russell City
      (18 miles [29 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Russell City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Russell City
      • Russell City is located in Elk County
    • Kylers Corners
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kylers Corners
      • Kylers Corners is located in Elk County
    • Byrnedale
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the south)
    • Caledonia
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Caledonia have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Caledonia
      • Caledonia is located in Elk County
  • Cameron County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Instanter, with the one closest to Instanter listed first.
    • Beechwood
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Beechwood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beechwood
      • Beechwood is located in Cameron County
    • Weber City
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Weber City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Weber City
      • Weber City is located in Cameron County
    • Emporium
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Emporium have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Emporium
      • Emporium is located in Cameron County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,770 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Emporium <2>
    • Cameron
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cameron
      • Cameron is located in Cameron County
    • Huntley
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Huntley
      • Huntley is located in Cameron County
    • Driftwood
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast)
  • Clearfield County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Instanter, with the one closest to Instanter listed first.
    • Tyler
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tyler have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tyler
      • Tyler is located in Clearfield County
    • Winterburn
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Winterburn
      • Winterburn is located in Clearfield County
    • Treasure Lake
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Treasure Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Treasure Lake
      • Treasure Lake is located in Clearfield County
  • Forest County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Instanter, with the one closest to Instanter listed first.
    • Iron City
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Iron City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Iron City
      • Iron City is located in Forest County
    • Marienville
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marienville
      • Marienville is located in Forest County
  • Jefferson County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Instanter, with the one closest to Instanter listed first.
    • Brockway
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brockway have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brockway
      • Brockway is located in Jefferson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,020 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Brockway <2>
    • Schoffner Corner
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Schoffner Corner
      • Schoffner Corner is located in Jefferson County
    • Munderf
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Munderf
      • Munderf is located in Jefferson County
  • McKean County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Instanter, with the one closest to Instanter listed first.
    • Hutchins
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hutchins have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hutchins
      • Hutchins is located in McKean County
    • Clermont
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clermont have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clermont
      • Clermont is located in McKean County
    • Freeman
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Freeman have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Freeman
      • Freeman is located in McKean County
    • Coontown
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coontown
      • Coontown is located in McKean County
    • Mount Jewett
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Kanesholm
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kanesholm
      • Kanesholm is located in McKean County
    • Crosby
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crosby
      • Crosby is located in McKean County
    • Kane
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kane
      • Kane is located in McKean County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,421 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Kane <2>
    • Tallyho
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tallyho
      • Tallyho is located in McKean County
    • Smethport
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Smethport have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Smethport
      • Smethport is located in McKean County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,518 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Smethport <2>
    • Big Shanty
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Big Shanty have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Big Shanty
      • Big Shanty is located in McKean County
    • Gardeau
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gardeau
      • Gardeau is located in McKean County
  • Potter County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Instanter, with the one closest to Instanter listed first.
    • Austin
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the east)
    • Roulette
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast)
    • Williston
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Williston have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Williston
      • Williston is located in Potter County
    • Inez
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Inez
      • Inez is located in Potter County
    • Coudersport
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Hebron
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hebron have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hebron
      • Hebron is located in Potter County
  • Warren County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Instanter, with the one closest to Instanter listed first.
    • Donaldson
      (23 miles [37 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Donaldson
      • Donaldson is located in Warren County
    • Roystone
      (23 miles [37 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Roystone have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roystone
      • Roystone is located in Warren County
    • Barnes
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Barnes have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Barnes
      • Barnes is located in Warren County
    • Hoover
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hoover
      • Hoover is located in Warren County
    • Henrys Mills
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Henrys Mills
      • Henrys Mills is located in Warren County
    • Sheffield
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the west)
    • Saybrook
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saybrook have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saybrook
      • Saybrook is located in Warren County
    • Kinzua ‑ Historic
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kinzua
      • Kinzua is located in Warren County
    • Clarendon
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Hemlock
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hemlock
      • Hemlock is located in Warren County
  • Cattaraugus County (NY)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Instanter, with the one closest to Instanter listed first.
    • Rock City
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rock City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rock City
      • Rock City is located in Cattaraugus County (NY)
    • Four Mile
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Four Mile have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Four Mile
      • Four Mile is located in Cattaraugus County (NY)
    • Limestone
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Limestone
      • Limestone is located in Cattaraugus County (NY)
      • Population from the 2010 Census: 389 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Limestone <2>

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

Newspapers Published in Instanter ...

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 74 newspapers that have been published in the area around Instanter.

Although we're unaware of any newspapers that were published in the immediate area of Instanter, there are papers which were published within 22 miles [35.4 km]<3>. A list of those papers, sorted by paper name, can be found on the Extended Newspaper List for Instanter.

Websites to Help With Your Genealogy Research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we begin 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 Instanter:

Cemeteries Near Instanter ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Instanter.

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

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

  • Holy Cross Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Holy Cross Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Holy Cross Cemetery
  • Holy Rosary Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Holy Rosary Cemetery is a large cemetery that is located outside and to the north of Johnsonburg.
    • The Holy Rosary Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Wardvale Catholic Cemetery
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Holy Rosary Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #1968966 <4>
  • St. John's Lutheran Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the St. John's Lutheran Cemetery is located outside and to the north of Johnsonburg.
    • The St. John's Lutheran Cemetery has also been known as:
    • St. John's Cemetery
    • Wardvale Lutheran Cemetery
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. John's Lutheran Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2159321 <4>
  • Wardvale United Methodist Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Wardvale United Methodist Cemetery is a large cemetery that is located outside and to the north of Johnsonburg.
    • The Wardvale United Methodist Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Johnsonburg United Methodist Cemetery
    • Rolfe United Methodist Cemetery
    • Wardville Cemetery
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wardvale United Methodist Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2159320 <4>
  • Clermont Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Clermont Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Clermont Cemetery
  • Laurel Hill Cemetery
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Laurel Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Laurel Hill Cemetery
  • Bridge View Cemetery
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bridge View Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bridge View Cemetery
  • St. Marys Cemetery
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Marys Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Marys Cemetery
  • Greendale Cemetery
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Greendale Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Greendale Cemetery
  • Norwich Cemetery
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Norwich Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Norwich Cemetery
  • Rich Valley Cemetery
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
  • Forest Lawn Cemetery
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Forest Lawn Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Forest Lawn Cemetery
  • Continue List   (70 more) ...
    • Mt. Tabor Cemetery
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Tabor Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Tabor Cemetery
    • St. Callistus Cemetery
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Callistus Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Callistus Cemetery
    • Ott Cemetery
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ott Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ott Cemetery

Nearby Communities in 1895 ...

We've built the following list with information that came from an Atlas published by Rand McNally in 1895. The Atlas had details such as the population of the community (which appears to have come from the 1890 Census) and whether there was a post office and/or railroad service available. We also indicate if the community no longer exists and is now historic.<5>

The Rand McNally Atlas shows that in 1895, Instanter had a post office and railroad service.

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

  • Midmont
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Midmont have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Midmont
    • Midmont is located in Elk County
  • Rasselas
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rasselas have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rasselas
    • Rasselas is located in Elk County
  • Streights
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Streights have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Streights
    • Streights is located in Elk County
  • Ketner
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ketner have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ketner
    • Ketner is located in Elk County
  • Glen Hazel
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glen Hazel have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glen Hazel
    • Glen Hazel is located in Elk County
  • Hutchins
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hutchins have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hutchins
    • Hutchins is located in McKean County
  • Clermont
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clermont have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clermont
    • Clermont is located in McKean County
  • Wilcox
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
  • Freeman
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Freeman have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Freeman
    • Freeman is located in McKean County
  • Dahoga
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dahoga have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dahoga
    • Dahoga is located in Elk County
  • Rolfe
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rolfe have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rolfe
    • Rolfe is located in Elk County
  • Johnsonburg
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Johnsonburg
    • Johnsonburg is located in Elk County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,264 people
  • Continue List   (14 more) ...
    • Mount Jewett
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Kushequa
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kushequa have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kushequa
      • Kushequa is located in McKean County
    • Rathbun
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rathbun have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rathbun
      • Rathbun is located in Elk County

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

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

The official website for Elk County: www.co.elk.pa.us/

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 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Instanter) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Instanter. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 41.6028, Longitude: -78.5572       In this case, the coordinates for Instanter have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<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 Instanter, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.




 

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