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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 Shade Gap (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 Shade Gap. 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 southeast corner of their home county. During their lives, most doctors and hospitals were in the next county to the east. 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 east 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.

Shade Gap is located in Huntingdon 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 Huntingdon County: Bedford, Blair, Centre, Franklin, Fulton, Juniata & Mifflin.

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

  • Huntingdon County     (The home county of Shade Gap)
  • Adams County
    • Trust
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Trust. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Trust
      • Trust is located in Adams County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Trust
      • From Shade Gap to Trust
  • Bedford County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Shade Gap, with the one closest to Shade Gap listed first.
    • Saxton
      (18 miles [29 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saxton have been provided by the GNIS.<3> 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 <1>
    • Coaldale
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Coaldale have been provided by the GNIS.<3> 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
    • Langdondale
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the west)
    • Riddlesburg
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the west)
    • Hopewell
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hopewell have been provided by the GNIS.<3> 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 <1>
    • Graceville
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Breezewood
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Breezewood have been provided by the GNIS.<3> 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 <1>
    • Marble City
      (23 miles [37 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marble City have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marble City
      • Marble City is located in Bedford County
    • Woodbury
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodbury have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodbury
      • Woodbury is located in Bedford County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 265 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Woodbury <1>
    • Yellow Creek
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the west)
    • Loysburg
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the west)
    • Waterside
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the west)
  • Blair County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Shade Gap, with the one closest to Shade Gap listed first.
    • Beavertown
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Beavertown have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beavertown
      • Beavertown is located in Blair County
    • Clover Creek
      (23 miles [37 km] to the west)
    • Shellytown
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest)
    • Oreminea
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Oreminea. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oreminea
      • Oreminea is located in Blair County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Oreminea
      • From Shade Gap to Oreminea
    • Martinsburg
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Martinsburg have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Martinsburg
      • Martinsburg is located in Blair County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,858 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Martinsburg <1>
    • Covedale
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Covedale. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Covedale
      • Covedale is located in Blair County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Covedale
      • From Shade Gap to Covedale
    • Williamsburg
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Williamsburg have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Williamsburg
      • Williamsburg is located in Blair County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,167 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Williamsburg <1>
    • Franklin Forge
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Royer
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Royer. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Royer
      • Royer is located in Blair County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Royer
      • From Shade Gap to Royer
    • Springfield Junction
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)
    • Flowing Spring
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Roaring Spring
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Roaring Spring have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roaring Spring
      • Roaring Spring is located in Blair County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,399 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Roaring Spring <1>
  • Cumberland County
  • Franklin County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Shade Gap, with the one closest to Shade Gap listed first.
    • Dry Run
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Doylestown
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Doylestown have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Doylestown
      • Doylestown is located in Franklin County
    • Newbridge
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Newbridge. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Newbridge
      • Newbridge is located in Franklin County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Newbridge
      • From Shade Gap to Newbridge
    • Concord
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Freestone
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Freestone. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Freestone
      • Freestone is located in Franklin County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Freestone
      • From Shade Gap to Freestone
    • Metal
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
    • Roxbury
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Cowans Village
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cowans Village have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cowans Village
      • Cowans Village is located in Franklin County
    • Pleasant Hall
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Mowersville
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
    • Orrstown
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Cheesetown
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
  • Fulton County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Shade Gap, with the one closest to Shade Gap listed first.
    • Burnt Cabins
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Clear Ridge
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Fort Littleton
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fort Littleton have been provided by the GNIS.<3> 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 <1>
    • Waterfall
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
    • Knobsville
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
    • Laidig
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Laidig. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Laidig
      • Laidig is located in Fulton County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Laidig
      • From Shade Gap to Laidig
    • Harrisonville
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harrisonville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harrisonville
      • Harrisonville is located in Fulton County
    • Wells Tannery
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)
    • McConnellsburg
      (18 miles [29 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for McConnellsburg have been provided by the GNIS.<3> 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 <1>
    • Valley-Hi
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Valley-Hi have been provided by the GNIS.<3> 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
    • Pleasant Ridge
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Akersville
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Akersville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Akersville
      • Akersville is located in Fulton County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Akersville
      • From Shade Gap to Akersville
  • Juniata County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Shade Gap, with the one closest to Shade Gap listed first.
    • Waterloo
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Waterloo. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Waterloo
      • Waterloo is located in Juniata County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Waterloo
      • From Shade Gap to Waterloo
    • Peru Mills
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Perulack
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
    • East Rutherford
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for East Rutherford have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for East Rutherford
      • East Rutherford is located in Juniata County
    • Reeds Gap
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast)
    • McCullochs Mills
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Doyles Mills
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast)
  • Mifflin County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Shade Gap, with the one closest to Shade Gap listed first.
    • Kistler
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kistler have been provided by the GNIS.<3> 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
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Newton Hamilton have been provided by the GNIS.<3> 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
    • Atkinson Mills
      (18 miles [29 km] to the north)
    • Mattawana
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the north)
    • McVeytown
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for McVeytown have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McVeytown
      • McVeytown is located in Mifflin County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 330 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for McVeytown <1>
    • Allensville
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the north)
    • Anderson
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Anderson. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Anderson
      • Anderson is located in Mifflin County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Anderson
      • From Shade Gap to Anderson
    • Menno
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the north)
    • Belleville
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Belleville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Belleville
      • Belleville is located in Mifflin County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Belleville <1>
  • Perry County

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

Cemeteries Near Shade Gap ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Shade Gap.

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

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

  • Shade Gap Presbyterian Church Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Shade Gap Presbyterian Church Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Shade Gap Presbyterian Church Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Blair Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Blair Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Blair Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Possumtown Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Possumtown Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Possumtown Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Old Logan Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Logan Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Logan Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • St. Mary's Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Mary's Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Mary's Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Locke Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Locke Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Locke Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Pleasant Hill Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pleasant Hill Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pleasant Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Pine Grove Presbyterian Church Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pine Grove Presbyterian Church Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pine Grove Presbyterian Church Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • McMullen Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McMullen Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McMullen Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Duffey Family Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Duffey Family Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Duffey Family Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Fair Ridge Church Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fair Ridge Church Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fair Ridge Church Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Fleming Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fleming Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fleming Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Continue List   (240 more) ...
    • Salem Memorial Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Salem Memorial Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Salem Memorial Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Bolinger Family Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bolinger Family Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bolinger Family Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Gilliland Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gilliland Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gilliland Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> 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.<4>

The Rand McNally Atlas shows that Shade Gap had a population of 209 people in 1895 with a post office and railroad service. In 2020, Shade Gap had a population of 88 people.

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

  • Neelyton
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
  • Meadow Gap
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadow Gap have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadow Gap
    • Meadow Gap is located in Huntingdon County
  • Mentzer
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mentzer have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mentzer
    • Mentzer is located in Huntingdon County
  • Orbisonia
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
  • Rockhill
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
  • Decorum
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Decorum have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Decorum
    • Decorum is located in Huntingdon County
  • Spring Run
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spring Run have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spring Run
    • Spring Run is located in Franklin County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Spring Run <1>
  • Dry Run
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
  • Maddensville
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
  • Willow Hill
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Willow Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willow Hill
    • Willow Hill is located in Franklin County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Willow Hill <1>
  • Nossville
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Nossville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nossville
    • Nossville is located in Huntingdon County
  • Three Springs
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
  • Continue List   (15 more) ...
    • Selea
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Selea. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Selea
      • Selea is located in Huntingdon County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Selea
      • From Shade Gap to Selea
    • Burnt Cabins
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Newbridge
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Newbridge. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Newbridge
      • Newbridge is located in Franklin County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Newbridge
      • From Shade Gap to Newbridge

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

Newspapers Published in Shade Gap ...

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 32 newspapers that have been published in the area around Shade Gap.

Although we're unaware of any newspapers that were published in the immediate area of Shade Gap, there are papers which were published within 18 miles [29 km]<5>. A list of those papers, sorted by paper name, can be found on the Extended Newspaper List for Shade Gap.

Websites to Help With Your Genealogy Research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we like to start with the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These helpful 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 Shade Gap:

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

The official website for Huntingdon County: www.huntingdoncounty.net/

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>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.
<3>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.
<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 Shade Gap, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.
<5>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' (or 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- Shade Gap) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Shade Gap. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 40.1835, Longitude: -77.8619    









 

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