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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 Markleysburg (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 Markleysburg. 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.

Markleysburg is located in Fayette 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 Fayette County: Garrett (MD), Greene, Somerset, Washington, Westmoreland, Monongalia (WV) & Preston (WV).

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

  • Fayette County     (The home county of Markleysburg)
  • Greene County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Markleysburg, with the one closest to Markleysburg listed first.
    • Greensboro
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the west)
    • Dilliner
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the west)
    • Nemacolin
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Nemacolin have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nemacolin
      • Nemacolin is located in Greene County
    • Dunkard
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the west)
    • Stringtown
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)
    • Carmichaels
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the west)
    • Ceylon
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Ceylon. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ceylon
      • Ceylon is located in Greene County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Ceylon
      • From Markleysburg to Ceylon
    • Cumberland Village
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cumberland Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cumberland Village
      • Cumberland Village is located in Greene County
    • Fairdale
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fairdale have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairdale
      • Fairdale is located in Greene County
  • Somerset County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Markleysburg, with the one closest to Markleysburg listed first.
    • Addison
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Ursina
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ursina have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ursina
      • Ursina is located in Somerset County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 211 people
    • Confluence
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Confluence have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Confluence
      • Confluence is located in Somerset County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 722 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Confluence <1>
    • Listonburg
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
    • Markleton
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Casselman
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Casselman have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Casselman
      • Casselman is located in Somerset County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 97 people
    • New Lexington
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
    • West Salisbury
      (18 miles [29 km] to the east)
    • Salisbury
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the east)
    • New Centerville
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Centerville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Centerville
      • New Centerville is located in Somerset County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 127 people
    • Rockwood
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)
    • Boynton
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the east)
    • Summit Mills
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the east)
  • Washington County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Markleysburg, with the one closest to Markleysburg listed first.
    • Blainsburg
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest)
    • West Brownsville
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for West Brownsville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Brownsville
      • West Brownsville is located in Washington County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 960 people
  • Westmoreland County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Markleysburg, with the one closest to Markleysburg listed first.
    • Donegal
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Donegal have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Donegal
      • Donegal is located in Westmoreland County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 109 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Donegal <1>
    • Scottdale
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Scottdale have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Scottdale
      • Scottdale is located in Westmoreland County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 4,060 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Scottdale <1>
    • West Overton
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
    • Hawkeye
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Hawkeye. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hawkeye
      • Hawkeye is located in Westmoreland County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Hawkeye
      • From Markleysburg to Hawkeye
    • Mount Joy
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the north)
    • Alverton
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
    • Mount Pleasant
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mount Pleasant have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Pleasant
      • Mount Pleasant is located in Westmoreland County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 4,186 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mount Pleasant <1>
    • Stahlstown
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
    • Kecksburg
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the north)
  • Allegany County (MD)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Markleysburg, with the one closest to Markleysburg listed first.
    • Klondike
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the east)
    • Midlothian
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Midlothian have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Midlothian
      • Midlothian is located in Allegany County (MD)
    • Barton
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Lonaconing
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Luke
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Luke have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Luke
      • Luke is located in Allegany County (MD)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 60 people
    • Moscow
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Nikep
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Westernport
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Borden Shaft
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the east)
    • Frostburg
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the east)
    • Gilmore
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the east)
    • Midland
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Midland have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Midland
      • Midland is located in Allegany County (MD)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 410 people
    • Ocean
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Ocean. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ocean
      • Ocean is located in Allegany County (MD)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Ocean
      • From Markleysburg to Ocean
  • Garrett County (MD)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Markleysburg, with the one closest to Markleysburg listed first.
    • Friendsville
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Friendsville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Friendsville
      • Friendsville is located in Garrett County (MD)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 477 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Friendsville <1>
    • Accident
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
    • McHenry
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for McHenry have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McHenry
      • McHenry is located in Garrett County (MD)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for McHenry <1>
    • Grantsville
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
    • Bittinger
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Deer Park
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Deer Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Deer Park
      • Deer Park is located in Garrett County (MD)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 367 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Deer Park <1>
    • Hutton
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the south)
    • Swanton
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Mountain Lake Park
      (23 miles [37 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mountain Lake Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mountain Lake Park
      • Mountain Lake Park is located in Garrett County (MD)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,065 people
    • Oakland
      (23 miles [37 km] to the south)
    • Altamont
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Altamont. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Altamont
      • Altamont is located in Garrett County (MD)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Altamont
      • From Markleysburg to Altamont
    • Loch Lynn Heights
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Loch Lynn Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Loch Lynn Heights
      • Loch Lynn Heights is located in Garrett County (MD)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 525 people
    • Bloomington
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast)
  • Mineral County (WV)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Markleysburg, with the one closest to Markleysburg listed first.
    • Piedmont
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Harrison
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Harrison. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harrison
      • Harrison is located in Mineral County (WV)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Harrison
      • From Markleysburg to Harrison
    • Schell
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Schell. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Schell
      • Schell is located in Mineral County (WV)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Schell
      • From Markleysburg to Schell
    • Elk Garden
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elk Garden have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elk Garden
      • Elk Garden is located in Mineral County (WV)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 209 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Elk Garden <1>
  • Monongalia County (WV)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Markleysburg, with the one closest to Markleysburg listed first.
    • Cheat Lake
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cheat Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cheat Lake
      • Cheat Lake is located in Monongalia County (WV)
    • Canyon
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the west)
    • Brookhaven
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brookhaven have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brookhaven
      • Brookhaven is located in Monongalia County (WV)
    • Baker Ridge
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the west)
    • Morgantown
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the west)
    • Westover
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Westover have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Westover
      • Westover is located in Monongalia County (WV)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 4,220 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Westover <1>
    • Granville
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Granville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Granville
      • Granville is located in Monongalia County (WV)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,156 people
    • Maidsville
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Maidsville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maidsville
      • Maidsville is located in Monongalia County (WV)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Maidsville
      • From Markleysburg to Maidsville
    • Star City
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Star City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Star City
      • Star City is located in Monongalia County (WV)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,984 people
    • Bowlby
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Bowlby. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bowlby
      • Bowlby is located in Monongalia County (WV)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Bowlby
      • From Markleysburg to Bowlby
    • Laurel Point
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the west)
    • Osage
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Osage have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Osage
      • Osage is located in Monongalia County (WV)
  • Preston County (WV)

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

Cemeteries Near Markleysburg ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Markleysburg.

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

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

  • Thomas Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Thomas Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Thomas Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Asher Glade Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Asher Glade Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Asher Glade Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Great Crossings Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Great Crossings Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Great Crossings Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Teets Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Teets Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Teets Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Webb Chapel Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Webb Chapel Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Webb Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Sand Spring Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sand Spring Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sand Spring Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Emberson Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Emberson Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Emberson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Steel Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Steel Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Steel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Sansom Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sansom Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sansom Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Pleasant Grove Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pleasant Grove Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pleasant Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Blooming Rose Church Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
  • Turney Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Turney Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Turney Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Continue List   (298 more) ...
    • Crossroads Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Crossroads Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Crossroads Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Ursina Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Sproul Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sproul Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sproul Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.

Nearby Communities in 1895 ...

We've built the following list with information that came from an Atlas published by Rand McNally in 1895. The Atlas had details such as the population of the community (which appears to have come from the 1890 Census) and whether there was a post office and/or railroad service available. We also indicate if the community no longer exists and is now historic.<6>

The Rand McNally Atlas shows that Markleysburg had a population of 96 people in 1895 with a post office and no railroad service. In 2020, Markleysburg had a population of 280 people.

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

  • Somerfield
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Somerfield have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Somerfield
    • Somerfield is located in Somerset County
  • Glade Farms
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glade Farms have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glade Farms
    • Glade Farms is located in Preston County (WV)
  • Selbysport
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Selbysport have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Selbysport
    • Selbysport is located in Garrett County (MD)
  • Mineral Spring
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mineral Spring have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mineral Spring
    • Mineral Spring is located in Garrett County (MD)
  • Addison
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
  • Ursina
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ursina have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ursina
    • Ursina is located in Somerset County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 211 people
  • Friendsville
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Friendsville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Friendsville
    • Friendsville is located in Garrett County (MD)
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 477 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Friendsville <1>
  • Confluence
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Confluence have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Confluence
    • Confluence is located in Somerset County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 722 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Confluence <1>
  • Listonburg
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
  • Dumas
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dumas have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dumas
    • Dumas is located in Somerset County
  • Harnedsville
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harnedsville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harnedsville
    • Harnedsville is located in Somerset County
  • Farmington
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
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    • Gibbon Glade
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gibbon Glade have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gibbon Glade
      • Gibbon Glade is located in Fayette County
    • Ohiopyle
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
    • Draketown
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Draketown have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Draketown
      • Draketown is located in Somerset County

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

Newspapers Published in Markleysburg ...

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 37 newspapers that have been published in the area around Markleysburg.

Although we're unaware of any newspapers that were published in the immediate area of Markleysburg, there are papers which were published within 18 miles [29 km]<4>. A list of those papers, sorted by paper name, can be found on the Extended Newspaper List for Markleysburg.

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 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 Markleysburg:

The official website for Markleysburg: www.markleysburg.pa.us/

The official website for Fayette County: www.fayettepa.org

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

Footnotes ...

<1>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<2>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.
<3>An 'estimated' location is one where we have been given GPS coordinates, but are unable to verify the accuracy of those coordinates. That said, we have some confidence that we have placed the marker near the actual location. A typical reason for being unable to verify a location is that it might be on private property or maybe historic and gone without an obvious trace.
<4>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a '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- Markleysburg) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Markleysburg. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.7434, Longitude: -79.4481    
<5>The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.
<6>We use the term 'Historic' broadly and it generally means that the community no longer exists. However, it can also mean that the community might still exist, but was significantly larger or had a more 'official' existence in the past than it does now. Unfortunately our sources of data have proven to be unreliable. If you can provide us with more specific information about Markleysburg, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.




 

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