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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 Wilsons Corner (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 Wilsons Corner. 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.

Name Variations for Wilsons Corner ...

When searching records, keep in mind that names and their spelling can change over time. Our sources include documents like maps, railroad schedules, Travel, Express and Shipping Guides. Many of these documents date from the 1800's and it's common to find spelling differences.

Although we can't give a definitive list, hopefully the following will give you a feel for the variations that might have occurred.

  • A typical abbreviation for Wilsons Corner: Wilsons Cor. (or less commonly used: Wilsons Crn.)
  • While the name of this community is Wilsons Corner, be aware that it's the common practice of mapmakers to remove the apostrophe from possessive names<1>. So Wilsons Corner may originally have been Wilson's Corner.

    Sometimes the trailing 's' might be dropped altogether, in which case Wilsons Corner might be written as Wilson Corner.

If you have information about these names (such as the reason for the change, date of change, the origin of the name), please Contact Us.

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 northeast corner of their home county. During their lives, most hospitals were in the next county to the east. 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 east 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.

Wilsons Corner is located in Chester 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 Chester County: New Castle (DE), Cecil (MD), Berks, Delaware, Lancaster & Montgomery.

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

  • Chester County     (The home county of Wilsons Corner)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Wilsons Corner, with the one closest to Wilsons Corner listed first.
    • Seven Stars
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Seven Stars have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Seven Stars
      • Seven Stars is located in Chester County
    • Slonaker
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Slonaker have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Slonaker
      • Slonaker is located in Chester County
    • Spring City
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Bucktown
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bucktown
      • Bucktown is located in Chester County
    • Pughtown
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pughtown
      • Pughtown is located in Chester County
    • Chester Springs
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Pikeland
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pikeland have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pikeland
      • Pikeland is located in Chester County
    • Phoenixville
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • 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 <3>
    • Pickering
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • 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
    • Anselma
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Anselma
      • Anselma is located in Chester County
    • Fricks Lock
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fricks Lock have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fricks Lock
      • Fricks Lock is located in Chester County
    • Ludwigs Corner
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ludwigs Corner
      • Ludwigs Corner is located in Chester County
    • Nantmeal Village
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nantmeal Village
      • Nantmeal Village is located in Chester County
  • Allegheny County
    • Overbrook
      (22 miles [35.4 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 Wilsons Corner, with the one closest to Wilsons Corner listed first.
    • Bally
      (10 miles [16.1 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 <3>
    • Colebrookdale
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
      • 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
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
      • 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
    • Amity Gardens
      (11 miles [17.7 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
    • Boyertown
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
      • 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 <3>
    • Indian Springs Village
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
      • 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
    • Geigertown
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Geigertown
      • Geigertown is located in Berks County
    • Birdsboro
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Joanna
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Joanna
      • Joanna is located in Berks County
    • Scarlets Mill
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Scarlets Mill
      • Scarlets Mill is located in Berks County
    • Yellow House
      (14 miles [22.5 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
    • Morgantown
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
    • Bechtelsville
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
      • 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 <3>
  • Bucks County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Wilsons Corner, with the one closest to Wilsons Corner listed first.
    • Argus
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Argus
      • Argus is located in Bucks County
    • Derstines
      (20 miles [32.2 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
      (20 miles [32.2 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
    • Sellersville
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Trumbauersville
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Selsie Village
      (22 miles [35.4 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
      (22 miles [35.4 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 <3>
    • Chalfont
      (23 miles [37 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 <3>
    • Perkasie
      (23 miles [37 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 <3>
    • Quakertown
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast)
    • Castle Valley
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Castle Valley
      • Castle Valley is located in Bucks County
    • New Britain
      (25 miles [40.2 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 <3>
    • Richland Center
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Richland Center have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Richland Center
      • Richland Center is located in Bucks County
  • Delaware County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Wilsons Corner, with the one closest to Wilsons Corner listed first.
    • Saint Davids
      (13 miles [20.9 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 <3>
    • Edgemont
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edgemont
      • Edgemont is located in Delaware County
    • Green Countrie Village
      (14 miles [22.5 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
    • Ithan
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ithan
      • Ithan is located in Delaware County
    • Radnor
      (14 miles [22.5 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 <3>
    • Wayne
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Glen Mills
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)
    • Montrose Village
      (16 miles [25.7 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
    • Allgates
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Allgates
      • Allgates is located in Delaware County
    • Broomall
      (17 miles [27.4 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 <3>
    • Rosemont
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Chester Heights
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chester Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chester Heights
      • Chester Heights is located in Delaware County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,751 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Chester Heights <3>
    • Haverford Village
      (18 miles [29 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
  • Indiana County
    • Ernest
      (15 miles [24.1 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 Wilsons Corner, with the one closest to Wilsons Corner listed first.
    • Churchtown
      (18 miles [29 km] to the west)
    • Beartown
      (19 miles [30.6 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
      (21 miles [33.8 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
    • East Earl
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the west)
    • Blue Ball
      (23 miles [37 km] to the west)
    • Terre Hill
      (23 miles [37 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Terre Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Terre Hill
      • Terre Hill is located in Lancaster County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,425 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Terre Hill <3>
    • Weaverland
      (23 miles [37 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Weaverland have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Weaverland
      • Weaverland is located in Lancaster County
    • Christiana
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest)
    • Gap
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gap have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gap
      • Gap is located in Lancaster County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Gap <3>
    • Buyerstown
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Buyerstown have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buyerstown
      • Buyerstown is located in Lancaster County
    • New Holland
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the west)
    • Red Run
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Red Run have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Red Run
      • Red Run is located in Lancaster County
    • Kinzers
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kinzers have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kinzers
      • Kinzers is located in Lancaster County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Kinzers <3>
  • Lehigh County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Wilsons Corner, with the one closest to Wilsons Corner listed first.
    • Powder Valley
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Powder Valley
      • Powder Valley is located in Lehigh County
    • 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
    • Old Zionsville
      (23 miles [37 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Old Zionsville
      • Old Zionsville is located in Lehigh County
    • Zionsville
      (23 miles [37 km] to the north)
    • Hensingersville
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hensingersville
      • Hensingersville is located in Lehigh County
    • Alburtis
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the north)
    • Macungie
      (25 miles [40.2 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 <3>
    • Limeport
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Limeport
      • Limeport is located in Lehigh County
    • Ancient Oaks
      (27 miles [43.5 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
    • Emmaus
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the north)
    • Coopersburg
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Wescosville
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
    • Chapman
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chapman have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chapman
      • Chapman is located in Lehigh County
  • Montgomery County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Wilsons Corner, with the one closest to Wilsons Corner listed first.
    • Royersford
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Sanatoga
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sanatoga have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sanatoga
      • Sanatoga is located in Montgomery County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sanatoga <3>
    • Pottstown
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
    • Limerick
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Trappe
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • 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 <3>
    • Collegeville
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
    • Pottsgrove
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pottsgrove
      • Pottsgrove is located in Montgomery County
    • Bramcote
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bramcote have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bramcote
      • Bramcote is located in Montgomery County
    • Stowe
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stowe have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stowe
      • Stowe is located in Montgomery County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Stowe <3>
    • West Pottsgrove
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Pottsgrove
      • West Pottsgrove is located in Montgomery County
    • Audubon
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
    • Evansburg
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
      • 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
    • Creekwood Village
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Creekwood Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Creekwood Village
      • Creekwood Village is located in Montgomery County
  • Philadelphia County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Wilsons Corner, with the one closest to Wilsons Corner listed first.
    • Roxborough
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roxborough
      • Roxborough is located in Philadelphia County
    • Chestnut Hill
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chestnut Hill
      • Chestnut Hill is located in Philadelphia County
    • Manayunk
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Manayunk
      • Manayunk is located in Philadelphia County
    • Allen Lane
      (22 miles [35.4 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
    • Germantown
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Germantown
      • Germantown is located in Philadelphia County
    • Pittville
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pittville
      • Pittville is located in Philadelphia County
    • Somerville ‑ Historic
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Somerville
      • Somerville is located in Philadelphia County
    • Branchtown ‑ Historic
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Branchtown
      • Branchtown is located in Philadelphia County
    • Fern Rock Station ‑ Historic
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fern Rock Station
      • Fern Rock Station is located in Philadelphia County
    • Lawton Station ‑ Historic
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lawton Station
      • Lawton Station is located in Philadelphia County
    • Logan Station ‑ Historic
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Logan Station
      • Logan Station is located in Philadelphia County
    • Milestown ‑ Historic
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Milestown
      • Milestown is located in Philadelphia County
    • Bartram Village
      (25 miles [40.2 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 Wilsons Corner, with the one closest to Wilsons Corner listed first.
    • Centreville
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the south)
    • Arden
      (23 miles [37 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 <3>
    • Carpenter
      (23 miles [37 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carpenter
      • Carpenter is located in New Castle County (DE)
    • Talleyville
      (23 miles [37 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 <3>
    • White Village
      (23 miles [37 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
      (23 miles [37 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)
    • Winterthur
      (23 miles [37 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Winterthur have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Winterthur
      • Winterthur is located in New Castle County (DE)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Winterthur <3>
    • Yorklyn
      (23 miles [37 km] to the south)
    • Analine Village
      (24 miles [38.6 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
      (24 miles [38.6 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)
    • Ardencroft
      (24 miles [38.6 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
      (24 miles [38.6 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
    • Ashland
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ashland have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ashland
      • Ashland is located in New Castle County (DE)
  • Camden County (NJ)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Wilsons Corner, with the one closest to Wilsons Corner listed first.
    • Ablett Village
      (29 miles [46.7 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
      (29 miles [46.7 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
      (30 miles [48.3 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 County (NJ)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Wilsons Corner, with the one closest to Wilsons Corner listed first.
    • Bridgeport
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bridgeport
      • Bridgeport is located in Gloucester County (NJ)
    • Cooper
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast)
      • 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
      (27 miles [43.5 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
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Red Bank
      • Red Bank is located in Gloucester County (NJ)
    • Beckett
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast)
      • 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)
    • Thorofare
      (30 miles [48.3 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)
  • Salem County (NJ)
    • Carneys Point
      (30 miles [48.3 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 Wilsons Corner, see our County-by-County Page for Wilsons Corner.

Newspapers Published in Wilsons Corner ...

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 57 newspapers that have been published in the area around Wilsons Corner.

Although we're unaware of any newspapers that were published in the immediate area of Wilsons Corner, there are papers which were published within 7 miles [11.3 km]<4>. A list of those papers, sorted by paper name, can be found on the Extended Newspaper List for Wilsons Corner.

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 Wilsons Corner:

Cemeteries Near Wilsons Corner ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Wilsons Corner.

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

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

  • St. Vincent United Church of Christ Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the St. Vincent United Church of Christ Cemetery is a large cemetery that is located less than 2 miles<4> to the northeast of Spring City.
    • The St. Vincent United Church of Christ Cemetery has also been known as:
    • St. Vincent German Reformed Cemetery
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Vincent United Church of Christ Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2176817 <5>
  • Brownback UCC Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Brownback UCC Cemetery is a large cemetery that is located less than 2 miles<4> to the west of Bucktown.
    • The Brownback UCC Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Brownback Church Cemetery
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Brownback UCC Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2156995 <5>
  • Revolutionary Soldiers Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
  • Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
  • Vincent Mennonite Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Vincent Mennonite Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Vincent Mennonite Cemetery
  • Parker Ford Baptist Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Parker Ford Baptist Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Parker Ford Baptist Cemetery
  • Pughtown Baptist Church Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
  • St. Ann Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • 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
  • Morris Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • 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
  • Sacred Heart Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • 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
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • 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
  • Holy Trinity Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • 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   (426 more) ...
    • Black Rock Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • 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
    • Dismant Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Brower Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Brower Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Brower 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.<6>

While we didn't find Wilsons Corner in the Atlas, the following 1895 communities would have been found near the current location of Wilsons Corner.

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

  • Sheeder
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sheeder have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sheeder
    • Sheeder is located in Chester County
  • Birchrunville
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Birchrunville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Birchrunville
    • Birchrunville is located in Chester County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Birchrunville <3>
  • Hallman
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hallman have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hallman
    • Hallman is located in Chester County
  • Kimberton
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kimberton have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kimberton
    • Kimberton is located in Chester County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Kimberton <3>
  • Slonaker
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Slonaker have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Slonaker
    • Slonaker is located in Chester County
  • Chester Springs
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
  • Pikeland
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pikeland have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pikeland
    • Pikeland is located in Chester County
  • Merlin
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Merlin have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Merlin
    • Merlin is located in Chester County
  • Ironsides
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ironsides have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ironsides
    • Ironsides is located in Chester County
  • Spring City
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
  • Parker Ford
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Parker Ford have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Parker Ford
    • Parker Ford is located in Chester County
  • Pughtown
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pughtown
    • Pughtown is located in Chester County
  • Continue List   (15 more) ...
    • Matthews
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Matthews have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Matthews
      • Matthews is located in Chester County
    • Anselma
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Anselma
      • Anselma is located in Chester County
    • West Pikeland
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for West Pikeland have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Pikeland
      • West Pikeland 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 Wilsons Corner. See our List of 1890's Communities around Wilsons Corner.

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

The official website for Chester County: www.chesco.org/

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

Footnotes ...

<1>It's generally believed that possessive apostrophes are removed to prevent confusion on maps where the apostrophe may be confused with a cartographic symbol. While this is generally true, it's not uncommon to find possessive apostrophes in administrative names (such as towns or counties).
<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>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<4>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Wilsons Corner) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Wilsons Corner. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 40.1457, Longitude: -75.6066       In this case, the coordinates for Wilsons Corner have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<5>The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.
<6>We use the term 'Historic' broadly and it generally means that the community no longer exists. However, it can also mean that the community might still exist, but was significantly larger or had a more 'official' existence in the past than it does now. Unfortunately our sources of data have proven to be unreliable. If you can provide us with more specific information about Wilsons Corner, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.




 

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