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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 Oaks (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 Oaks. 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 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.

Oaks is located in Montgomery County.

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

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

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

  • Montgomery County     (The home county of Oaks)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Oaks, with the one closest to Oaks listed first.
    • Audubon
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Collegeville
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Eagleville
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eagleville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eagleville
      • Eagleville is located in Montgomery County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Eagleville <1>
    • Evansburg
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Evansburg have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Evansburg
      • Evansburg is located in Montgomery County
    • Trooper
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Trooper have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Trooper
      • Trooper is located in Montgomery County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Trooper <1>
    • Harley Corners
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harley Corners
      • Harley Corners is located in Montgomery County
    • Jeffersonville
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jeffersonville
      • Jeffersonville is located in Montgomery County
    • West Norriton
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for West Norriton have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Norriton
      • West Norriton is located in Montgomery County
    • Trappe
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Trappe have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Trappe
      • Trappe is located in Montgomery County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,740 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Trappe <1>
    • Fairview Village
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairview Village
      • Fairview Village is located in Montgomery County
    • King - of - Prussia
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Brandywine Village
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brandywine Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brandywine Village
      • Brandywine Village is located in Montgomery County
  • Allegheny County
    • Overbrook
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Overbrook have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Overbrook
      • Overbrook is located in Allegheny County
  • Berks County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Oaks, with the one closest to Oaks listed first.
    • Colebrookdale
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Colebrookdale have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Colebrookdale
      • Colebrookdale is located in Berks County
    • Ironstone
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ironstone have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ironstone
      • Ironstone is located in Berks County
    • Boyertown
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Boyertown have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Boyertown
      • Boyertown is located in Berks County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 4,058 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Boyertown <1>
    • Indian Springs Village
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Springs Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Springs Village
      • Indian Springs Village is located in Berks County
    • Amity Gardens
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Amity Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Amity Gardens
      • Amity Gardens is located in Berks County
    • Bally
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bally have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bally
      • Bally is located in Berks County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,241 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bally <1>
    • Bechtelsville
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bechtelsville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bechtelsville
      • Bechtelsville is located in Berks County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 949 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bechtelsville <1>
    • Eshbach
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eshbach
      • Eshbach is located in Berks County
    • Birdsboro
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Lyons
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lyons have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lyons
      • Lyons is located in Berks County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 478 people
    • Yellow House
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Yellow House have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Yellow House
      • Yellow House is located in Berks County
    • Geigertown
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Geigertown
      • Geigertown is located in Berks County
  • Bucks County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Oaks, with the one closest to Oaks listed first.
    • Argus
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Argus
      • Argus is located in Bucks County
    • Derstines
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Derstines have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Derstines
      • Derstines is located in Bucks County
    • Fairhill
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairhill
      • Fairhill is located in Bucks County
      • Fairhill has also been known as:
      • Schnabletown
      • Snoveltown
    • Chalfont
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chalfont have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chalfont
      • Chalfont is located in Bucks County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 4,318 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Chalfont <1>
    • Sellersville
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Selsie Village
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Selsie Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Selsie Village
      • Selsie Village is located in Bucks County
    • Silverdale
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Silverdale have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Silverdale
      • Silverdale is located in Bucks County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 843 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Silverdale <1>
    • New Britain
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Britain have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Britain
      • New Britain is located in Bucks County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,950 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for New Britain <1>
    • Warminster Village
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Warminster Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Warminster Village
      • Warminster Village is located in Bucks County
    • Trumbauersville
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)
    • Castle Valley
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Castle Valley
      • Castle Valley is located in Bucks County
    • Perkasie
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Perkasie have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Perkasie
      • Perkasie is located in Bucks County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 8,855 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Perkasie <1>
  • Chester County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Oaks, with the one closest to Oaks listed first.
    • Valley Forge
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Valley Forge have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Valley Forge
      • Valley Forge is located in Chester County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Valley Forge <1>
    • Chesterbrook
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chesterbrook have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chesterbrook
      • Chesterbrook is located in Chester County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Chesterbrook <1>
    • Pickering
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pickering have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pickering
      • Pickering is located in Chester County
    • Williams Corner
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Williams Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Williams Corner
      • Williams Corner is located in Chester County
    • Phoenixville
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Phoenixville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Phoenixville
      • Phoenixville is located in Chester County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 16,910 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Phoenixville <1>
    • Spring City
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Berwyn
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Berwyn have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Berwyn
      • Berwyn is located in Chester County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Berwyn <1>
    • Green Tree
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Tree have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Tree
      • Green Tree is located in Chester County
    • Paoli
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Strafford
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Strafford
      • Strafford is located in Chester County
    • Leopard
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Leopard have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leopard
      • Leopard is located in Chester County
    • General Warren Village
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for General Warren Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for General Warren Village
      • General Warren Village is located in Chester County
  • Delaware County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Oaks, with the one closest to Oaks listed first.
    • Radnor
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Radnor have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Radnor
      • Radnor is located in Delaware County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Radnor <1>
    • Saint Davids
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saint Davids have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saint Davids
      • Saint Davids is located in Delaware County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Saint Davids <1>
    • Wayne
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Ithan
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ithan
      • Ithan is located in Delaware County
    • Green Countrie Village
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Countrie Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Countrie Village
      • Green Countrie Village is located in Delaware County
    • Edgemont
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edgemont
      • Edgemont is located in Delaware County
    • Montrose Village
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Montrose Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Montrose Village
      • Montrose Village is located in Delaware County
    • Rosemont
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Allgates
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Allgates
      • Allgates is located in Delaware County
    • Broomall
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Broomall have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Broomall
      • Broomall is located in Delaware County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Broomall <1>
    • Haverford Village
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Haverford Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Haverford Village
      • Haverford Village is located in Delaware County
    • Llanerch
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Llanerch
      • Llanerch is located in Delaware County
  • Indiana County
    • Ernest
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ernest have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ernest
      • Ernest is located in Indiana County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 431 people
  • Lancaster County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Oaks, with the one closest to Oaks listed first.
    • Churchtown
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the west)
    • Beartown
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Beartown have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beartown
      • Beartown is located in Lancaster County
    • Meadville
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadville
      • Meadville is located in Lancaster County
    • Christiana
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest)
    • East Earl
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the west)
  • Lehigh County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Oaks, with the one closest to Oaks listed first.
    • Dillingerville
      (23 miles [37 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dillingerville
      • Dillingerville is located in Lehigh County
      • Dillingerville has also been known as:
      • Dillinger
      • Dillingers Ville
      • Dillingers
      • Dillingersville
      • Stahlers
    • Powder Valley
      (23 miles [37 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Powder Valley
      • Powder Valley is located in Lehigh County
    • Old Zionsville
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Old Zionsville
      • Old Zionsville is located in Lehigh County
    • Zionsville
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the north)
    • Limeport
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Limeport
      • Limeport is located in Lehigh County
    • Coopersburg
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
    • Hensingersville
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hensingersville
      • Hensingersville is located in Lehigh County
    • Macungie
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Macungie have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Macungie
      • Macungie is located in Lehigh County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,183 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Macungie <1>
    • Alburtis
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the north)
    • Emmaus
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
    • Ancient Oaks
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ancient Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ancient Oaks
      • Ancient Oaks is located in Lehigh County
    • Friedensville
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Friedensville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Friedensville
      • Friedensville is located in Lehigh County
  • Northampton County
    • Leithsville
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Leithsville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leithsville
      • Leithsville is located in Northampton County
  • Philadelphia County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Oaks, with the one closest to Oaks listed first.
    • Roxborough
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roxborough
      • Roxborough is located in Philadelphia County
    • Chestnut Hill
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chestnut Hill
      • Chestnut Hill is located in Philadelphia County
    • Allen Lane
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Allen Lane have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Allen Lane
      • Allen Lane is located in Philadelphia County
    • Manayunk
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Manayunk
      • Manayunk is located in Philadelphia County
    • Pittville
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pittville
      • Pittville is located in Philadelphia County
    • Somerville ‑ Historic
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Somerville
      • Somerville is located in Philadelphia County
    • Germantown
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Germantown
      • Germantown is located in Philadelphia County
    • Branchtown ‑ Historic
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Branchtown
      • Branchtown is located in Philadelphia County
    • Logan Station ‑ Historic
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Logan Station
      • Logan Station is located in Philadelphia County
    • Milestown ‑ Historic
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Milestown
      • Milestown is located in Philadelphia County
    • Wayne Junction
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wayne Junction have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wayne Junction
      • Wayne Junction is located in Philadelphia County
    • Bartram Village
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bartram Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bartram Village
      • Bartram Village is located in Philadelphia County
  • New Castle County (DE)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Oaks, with the one closest to Oaks listed first.
    • Analine Village
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Analine Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Analine Village
      • Analine Village is located in New Castle County (DE)
    • Aniline Village
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Aniline Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Aniline Village
      • Aniline Village is located in New Castle County (DE)
    • Carpenter
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carpenter
      • Carpenter is located in New Castle County (DE)
    • White Village
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for White Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for White Village
      • White Village is located in New Castle County (DE)
    • Whites Village
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Whites Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whites Village
      • Whites Village is located in New Castle County (DE)
    • Arden
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Arden have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arden
      • Arden is located in New Castle County (DE)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 436 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Arden <1>
    • Ardencroft
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ardencroft have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ardencroft
      • Ardencroft is located in New Castle County (DE)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 218 people
    • Ardentown
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ardentown have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ardentown
      • Ardentown is located in New Castle County (DE)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 274 people
    • Centreville
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the south)
    • Claymont Village
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Claymont Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Claymont Village
      • Claymont Village is located in New Castle County (DE)
    • Claymont
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the south)
    • Talleyville
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Talleyville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Talleyville
      • Talleyville is located in New Castle County (DE)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Talleyville <1>
  • Burlington County (NJ)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Oaks, with the one closest to Oaks listed first.
    • Riverton
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riverton
      • Riverton is located in Burlington County (NJ)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,686 people
    • Cinnaminson
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cinnaminson
      • Cinnaminson is located in Burlington County (NJ)
    • Riverside
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riverside
      • Riverside is located in Burlington County (NJ)
    • Maple Shade
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maple Shade
      • Maple Shade is located in Burlington County (NJ)
    • Beverly
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beverly
      • Beverly is located in Burlington County (NJ)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,480 people
    • Ramblewood
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ramblewood have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ramblewood
      • Ramblewood is located in Burlington County (NJ)
  • Camden County (NJ)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Oaks, with the one closest to Oaks listed first.
    • Ablett Village
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ablett Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ablett Village
      • Ablett Village is located in Camden County (NJ)
    • Camden
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Camden
      • Camden is located in Camden County (NJ)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 73,740 people
    • Morgan Village
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Morgan Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Morgan Village
      • Morgan Village is located in Camden County (NJ)
    • Gloucester City
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gloucester City
      • Gloucester City is located in Camden County (NJ)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 11,190 people
    • Pennsauken
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pennsauken have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pennsauken
      • Pennsauken is located in Camden County (NJ)
    • Wood - Lynne
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wood - Lynne have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wood - Lynne
      • Wood - Lynne is located in Camden County (NJ)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,907 people
    • Brooklawn
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brooklawn
      • Brooklawn is located in Camden County (NJ)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,893 people
    • Cherry Hill
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherry Hill
      • Cherry Hill is located in Camden County (NJ)
    • Colwick
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Colwick
      • Colwick is located in Camden County (NJ)
    • Golden Triangle
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Golden Triangle have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Golden Triangle
      • Golden Triangle is located in Camden County (NJ)
    • Westmont
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Westmont have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Westmont
      • Westmont is located in Camden County (NJ)
    • Cherry Hill Mall
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cherry Hill Mall have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherry Hill Mall
      • Cherry Hill Mall is located in Camden County (NJ)
  • Gloucester County (NJ)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Oaks, with the one closest to Oaks listed first.
    • Bridgeport
      (23 miles [37 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bridgeport
      • Bridgeport is located in Gloucester County (NJ)
    • Cooper
      (23 miles [37 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cooper have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cooper
      • Cooper is located in Gloucester County (NJ)
    • Gibbstown
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gibbstown have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gibbstown
      • Gibbstown is located in Gloucester County (NJ)
    • Red Bank
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Red Bank
      • Red Bank is located in Gloucester County (NJ)
    • Thorofare
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Thorofare have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Thorofare
      • Thorofare is located in Gloucester County (NJ)
    • North Woodbury
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for North Woodbury have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Woodbury
      • North Woodbury is located in Gloucester County (NJ)
    • Woodbury
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodbury
      • Woodbury is located in Gloucester County (NJ)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 9,813 people
    • Beckett
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Beckett have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beckett
      • Beckett is located in Gloucester County (NJ)
    • Parkville
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Parkville
      • Parkville is located in Gloucester County (NJ)
    • Oak Valley
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oak Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Valley
      • Oak Valley is located in Gloucester County (NJ)
    • Westcotville
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Westcotville
      • Westcotville is located in Gloucester County (NJ)
    • Almonesson
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Almonesson
      • Almonesson is located in Gloucester County (NJ)
  • Hunterdon County (NJ)
    • Raven Rock
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Raven Rock
      • Raven Rock is located in Hunterdon County (NJ)
  • Salem County (NJ)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Oaks, with the one closest to Oaks listed first.
    • Auburn
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Auburn
      • Auburn is located in Salem County (NJ)
    • Carneys Point
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Carneys Point have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carneys Point
      • Carneys Point is located in Salem County (NJ)

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

Newspapers Published in Oaks ...

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 47 newspapers that have been published in the area around Oaks.

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

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 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 Oaks:

Cemeteries Near Oaks ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Oaks.

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

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

  • Green Tree Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Green Tree Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Green Tree Cemetery
  • Wetherills Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wetherills Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wetherills Cemetery
  • Valley Forge Baptist Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Valley Forge Baptist Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Valley Forge Baptist Cemetery
  • Washington Memorial Chapel Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Washington Memorial Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Washington Memorial Chapel Cemetery
  • Holy Ghost Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Holy Ghost Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Holy Ghost Cemetery
  • B'nai Jacob Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the B'nai Jacob Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the B'nai Jacob Cemetery
  • St. Ann Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Ann Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Ann Cemetery
  • Lower Providence Presbyterian Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lower Providence Presbyterian Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lower Providence Presbyterian Cemetery
  • Lower Providence Baptist Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lower Providence Baptist Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lower Providence Baptist Cemetery
  • Funkite Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Funkite Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Funkite Cemetery
  • Black Rock Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Black Rock Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Black Rock Cemetery
  • Holy Trinity Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Holy Trinity Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Holy Trinity Cemetery
  • Continue List   (443 more) ...
    • Sacred Heart Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sacred Heart Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sacred Heart Cemetery
    • St.s Peter & Paul Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St.s Peter & Paul Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St.s Peter & Paul Cemetery
    • Morris Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Morris Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Morris 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.<4>

The Rand McNally Atlas shows that Oaks had a population of 128 people in 1895 with a post office and railroad service.

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

  • Perkiomen Junction
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Perkiomen Junction have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Perkiomen Junction
    • Perkiomen Junction is located in Chester County
  • Arcola
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Arcola have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arcola
    • Arcola is located in Montgomery County
  • Port Providence
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Port Providence have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Port Providence
    • Port Providence is located in Montgomery County
  • Valley Forge
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Valley Forge have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Valley Forge
    • Valley Forge is located in Chester County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Valley Forge <1>
  • Betzwood
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Betzwood have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Betzwood
    • Betzwood is located in Montgomery County
  • Yerkes
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Yerkes have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Yerkes
    • Yerkes is located in Montgomery County
  • Mont Clare
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mont Clare have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mont Clare
    • Mont Clare is located in Montgomery County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mont Clare <1>
  • Pickering
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pickering have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pickering
    • Pickering is located in Chester County
  • Williams Corner
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Williams Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Williams Corner
    • Williams Corner is located in Chester County
  • Eagleville
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eagleville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eagleville
    • Eagleville is located in Montgomery County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Eagleville <1>
  • Collegeville
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
  • Cromby
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cromby have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cromby
    • Cromby is located in Chester County
  • Continue List   (22 more) ...
    • Phoenixville
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Phoenixville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Phoenixville
      • Phoenixville is located in Chester County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 16,910 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Phoenixville <1>
    • Rennyson
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rennyson have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rennyson
      • Rennyson is located in Chester County
    • Garden
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Garden have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Garden
      • Garden is located in Chester County

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

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

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

The official website for State 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>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Oaks) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Oaks. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 40.1318, Longitude: -75.4596       In this case, the coordinates for Oaks have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<4>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 Oaks, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.




 

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