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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 Richmond Furnace (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 Richmond Furnace. While we don't have information that is specific to any given person or family, we intend to expand our understanding about where and how people lived.

Neighboring Counties ...

When searching for family records, we have frequently made the mistake of not checking the neighboring counties.

For example, we have great-grandparents who lived in the northwest corner of their home county. During their lives, most 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 north.

So when searching for records, we had our best success by looking in neighboring counties instead of the county in which they lived:  their home county contained property and probate records; the county to the west contained birth and death records; the county to the north contained their burial records. If we hadn't included the neighboring counties, we would have missed many valuable sources of information.

If you're in a similar situation, we hope that the following information helps.

Richmond Furnace is located in Franklin 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 Franklin County: Frederick (MD), Washington (MD), Adams, Cumberland, Fulton, Huntingdon, Juniata & Perry.

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

  • Franklin County     (The home county of Richmond Furnace)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Richmond Furnace, with the one closest to Richmond Furnace listed first.
    • Cowans Village
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cowans Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cowans Village
      • Cowans Village is located in Franklin County
    • Metal
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Metal
      • Metal is located in Franklin County
    • Fort Loudon
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fort Loudon have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fort Loudon
      • Fort Loudon is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Fort Loudon <2>
    • Freestone
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Freestone have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Freestone
      • Freestone is located in Franklin County
    • Markes
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Markes
      • Markes is located in Franklin County
    • Saint Thomas
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saint Thomas have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saint Thomas
      • Saint Thomas is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Saint Thomas <2>
    • Cove Gap
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cove Gap
      • Cove Gap is located in Franklin County
    • Rockdale
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rockdale have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rockdale
      • Rockdale is located in Franklin County
    • Mercersburg
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
    • Williamson
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Williamson
      • Williamson is located in Franklin County
    • Cheesetown
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cheesetown
      • Cheesetown is located in Franklin County
    • Cashtown
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
  • Adams County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Richmond Furnace, with the one closest to Richmond Furnace listed first.
    • Trust
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Trust have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Trust
      • Trust is located in Adams County
    • Cashtown
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cashtown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cashtown
      • Cashtown is located in Adams County
    • Orrtanna
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Orrtanna have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Orrtanna
      • Orrtanna is located in Adams County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Orrtanna <2>
    • Virginia Mills
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Virginia Mills have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Virginia Mills
      • Virginia Mills is located in Adams County
    • Cashtown - McKnightstown
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
    • Fairfield
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast)
  • Bedford County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Richmond Furnace, with the one closest to Richmond Furnace listed first.
    • Breezewood
      (18 miles [29 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Breezewood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Breezewood
      • Breezewood is located in Bedford County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Breezewood <2>
    • Coaldale
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Coaldale have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coaldale
      • Coaldale is located in Bedford County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 151 people
    • Graceville
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Graceville
      • Graceville is located in Bedford County
    • Hopewell
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hopewell have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hopewell
      • Hopewell is located in Bedford County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 236 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hopewell <2>
    • Saxton
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saxton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saxton
      • Saxton is located in Bedford County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 679 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Saxton <2>
    • Langdondale
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Langdondale have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Langdondale
      • Langdondale is located in Bedford County
    • Riddlesburg
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riddlesburg
      • Riddlesburg is located in Bedford County
    • Everett
      (23 miles [37 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Everett have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Everett
      • Everett is located in Bedford County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,717 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Everett <2>
    • Marble City
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marble City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marble City
      • Marble City is located in Bedford County
    • Yellow Creek
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Yellow Creek
      • Yellow Creek is located in Bedford County
    • Robinsonville
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Robinsonville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Robinsonville
      • Robinsonville is located in Bedford County
    • Mount Dallas
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mount Dallas have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Dallas
      • Mount Dallas is located in Bedford County
  • Cumberland County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Richmond Furnace, with the one closest to Richmond Furnace listed first.
    • Shippensburg
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shippensburg have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shippensburg
      • Shippensburg is located in Cumberland County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 5,682 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Shippensburg <2>
    • Newburg
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Newburg have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Newburg
      • Newburg is located in Cumberland County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 335 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Newburg <2>
    • Washington
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Washington
      • Washington is located in Cumberland County
    • Big Spring
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Big Spring have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Big Spring
      • Big Spring is located in Cumberland County
    • Newville
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Newville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Newville
      • Newville is located in Cumberland County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,351 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Newville <2>
  • Fulton County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Richmond Furnace, with the one closest to Richmond Furnace listed first.
    • McConnellsburg
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for McConnellsburg have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McConnellsburg
      • McConnellsburg is located in Fulton County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 999 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for McConnellsburg <2>
    • Burnt Cabins
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burnt Cabins
      • Burnt Cabins is located in Fulton County
    • Fort Littleton
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fort Littleton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fort Littleton
      • Fort Littleton is located in Fulton County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Fort Littleton <2>
    • Harrisonville
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harrisonville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harrisonville
      • Harrisonville is located in Fulton County
    • Laidig
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Laidig have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Laidig
      • Laidig is located in Fulton County
    • Websters Mill
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Websters Mill
      • Websters Mill is located in Fulton County
    • Pleasant Ridge
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pleasant Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant Ridge
      • Pleasant Ridge is located in Fulton County
    • Sipes Mill
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sipes Mill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sipes Mill
      • Sipes Mill is located in Fulton County
    • Waterfall
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Covalt
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Covalt have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Covalt
      • Covalt is located in Fulton County
    • Valley-Hi
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Valley-Hi have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Valley-Hi
      • Valley-Hi is located in Fulton County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 15 people
    • Crystal Spring
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crystal Spring
      • Crystal Spring is located in Fulton County
  • Huntingdon County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Richmond Furnace, with the one closest to Richmond Furnace listed first.
    • Maddensville
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maddensville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maddensville
      • Maddensville is located in Huntingdon County
    • Neelyton
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Neelyton
      • Neelyton is located in Huntingdon County
    • Selea
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Selea have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Selea
      • Selea is located in Huntingdon County
    • Shade Gap
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
    • Three Springs
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
    • Pogue
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pogue
      • Pogue is located in Huntingdon County
    • Saltillo
      (18 miles [29 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saltillo
      • Saltillo is located in Huntingdon County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 328 people
    • Joller ‑ Historic
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Joller have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Joller
      • Joller is located in Huntingdon County
    • Kimmel
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kimmel have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kimmel
      • Kimmel is located in Huntingdon County
    • Orbisonia
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)
    • Cooks
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cooks
      • Cooks is located in Huntingdon County
    • Robertsdale
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Robertsdale
      • Robertsdale is located in Huntingdon County
  • Juniata County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Richmond Furnace, with the one closest to Richmond Furnace listed first.
    • Waterloo
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Waterloo have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Waterloo
      • Waterloo is located in Juniata County
    • Perulack
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Perulack
      • Perulack is located in Juniata County
    • Peru Mills
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Peru Mills
      • Peru Mills is located in Juniata County
  • Mifflin County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Richmond Furnace, with the one closest to Richmond Furnace listed first.
    • Kistler
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kistler have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kistler
      • Kistler is located in Mifflin County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 315 people
    • Newton Hamilton
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Newton Hamilton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Newton Hamilton
      • Newton Hamilton is located in Mifflin County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 198 people
  • Perry County
  • Frederick County (MD)
    • Sabillasville
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sabillasville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sabillasville
      • Sabillasville is located in Frederick County (MD)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sabillasville <2>
  • Washington County (MD)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Richmond Furnace, with the one closest to Richmond Furnace listed first.
    • Maugansville
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Clear Spring
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the south)
    • Fountainhead - Orchard Hills
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Long Meadow
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Long Meadow have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Long Meadow
      • Long Meadow is located in Washington County (MD)
    • Huyett
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Huyett
      • Huyett is located in Washington County (MD)
    • Wilson - Conococheague
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wilson - Conococheague
      • Wilson - Conococheague is located in Washington County (MD)
    • Paramount - Long Meadow
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paramount - Long Meadow
      • Paramount - Long Meadow is located in Washington County (MD)
    • Hill Village
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hill Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hill Village
      • Hill Village is located in Washington County (MD)
    • Leitersburg
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leitersburg
      • Leitersburg is located in Washington County (MD)
    • Hancock
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hancock
      • Hancock is located in Washington County (MD)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,522 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hancock <2>
    • Big Pool
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Big Pool have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Big Pool
      • Big Pool is located in Washington County (MD)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Big Pool <2>
    • Hagerstown
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hagerstown
      • Hagerstown is located in Washington County (MD)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 39,918 people
      • Former name for Hagerstown:
      • Hager's Town
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hagerstown <2>
  • Berkeley County (WV)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Richmond Furnace, with the one closest to Richmond Furnace listed first.
    • Little Georgetown
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Little Georgetown
      • Little Georgetown is located in Berkeley County (WV)
    • Falling Waters
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the south)
    • Hedgesville
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the south)
    • Bedington
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bedington
      • Bedington is located in Berkeley County (WV)
  • Morgan County (WV)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Richmond Furnace, with the one closest to Richmond Furnace listed first.
    • Sleepy Creek
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sleepy Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sleepy Creek
      • Sleepy Creek is located in Morgan County (WV)
    • Hancock
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hancock
      • Hancock is located in Morgan County (WV)
    • Cherry Run
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cherry Run have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherry Run
      • Cherry Run is located in Morgan County (WV)
    • Bath
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bath have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bath
      • Bath is located in Morgan County (WV)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 587 people
    • Berryville
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Berryville
      • Berryville is located in Morgan County (WV)

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

Newspapers Published in Richmond Furnace ...

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 85 newspapers that have been published in the area around Richmond Furnace.

Although we're unaware of any newspapers that were published in the immediate area of Richmond Furnace, there are papers which were published within 16 miles [25.7 km]<3>. A list of those papers, sorted by paper name, can be found on the Extended Newspaper List for Richmond Furnace.

Websites to Help With Your Genealogy Research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we first turn to 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 Richmond Furnace:

Cemeteries Near Richmond Furnace ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Richmond Furnace.

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

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

  • Lower Path Valley Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lower Path Valley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lower Path Valley Cemetery
  • Big Spring Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Big Spring Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Big Spring Cemetery
  • Horse Valley Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Horse Valley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Horse Valley Cemetery
  • Ft. Littleton Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ft. Littleton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ft. Littleton Cemetery
  • Cree Cemetery
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cree Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cree Cemetery
  • Wink Cemetery
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wink Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wink Cemetery
  • Maddensville Cemetery
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Maddensville Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Maddensville Cemetery
  • Cromwell Church Cemetery
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cromwell Church Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cromwell Church Cemetery
  • Fair Ridge Church Cemetery
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fair Ridge Church Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fair Ridge Church Cemetery
  • Walnut Grove Church Cemetery
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Walnut Grove Church Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Walnut Grove Church Cemetery
  • Corpus Christi Cemetery
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
  • Cedar Grove Cemetery
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
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    • Fleming Cemetery
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fleming Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fleming Cemetery
    • Pleasant Hill Cemetery
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pleasant Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pleasant Hill Cemetery
    • Ramsey Family Cemetery
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ramsey Family Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ramsey Family 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 Richmond Furnace had a population of 112 people in 1895 with a post office and railroad service.

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

  • Fort Loudon
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fort Loudon have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fort Loudon
    • Fort Loudon is located in Franklin County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Fort Loudon <2>
  • Metal
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Metal
    • Metal is located in Franklin County
  • Freestone
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Freestone have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Freestone
    • Freestone is located in Franklin County
  • Knobsville
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Knobsville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Knobsville
    • Knobsville is located in Fulton County
  • McConnellsburg
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for McConnellsburg have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McConnellsburg
    • McConnellsburg is located in Fulton County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 999 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for McConnellsburg <2>
  • Edenville
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Edenville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edenville
    • Edenville is located in Franklin County
  • Dickey
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dickey have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dickey
    • Dickey is located in Franklin County
  • Markes
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Markes
    • Markes is located in Franklin County
  • Saint Thomas
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saint Thomas have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saint Thomas
    • Saint Thomas is located in Franklin County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Saint Thomas <2>
  • Mercersburg Junction
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mercersburg Junction have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mercersburg Junction
    • Mercersburg Junction is located in Franklin County
  • Lemasters
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lemasters have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lemasters
    • Lemasters is located in Franklin County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lemasters <2>
  • Fort Littleton
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fort Littleton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fort Littleton
    • Fort Littleton is located in Fulton County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Fort Littleton <2>
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    • Fannettsburg
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fannettsburg have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fannettsburg
      • Fannettsburg is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Fannettsburg <2>
    • Burnt Cabins
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burnt Cabins
      • Burnt Cabins is located in Fulton County
    • Rockdale
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rockdale have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rockdale
      • Rockdale is located in Franklin County

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

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

The official website for Franklin County: www.co.franklin.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 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Richmond Furnace) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Richmond Furnace. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.9631, Longitude: -77.9006       In this case, the coordinates for Richmond Furnace 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 Richmond Furnace, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.




 

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