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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 Long Bottom Ford (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 Long Bottom Ford. 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 Long Bottom Ford ...

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.

For example, a typical abbreviation for Long Bottom Ford: Long Bottom Frd.

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 northwest corner of their home county. During their lives, most hospitals and doctors 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.

Long Bottom Ford is located in Oconee County.

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

The following counties adjoin and form the boundaries of Oconee County: Franklin (GA), Habersham (GA), Hart (GA), Rabun (GA), Stephens (GA), Jackson (NC), Macon (NC), Transylvania (NC), Anderson & Pickens.

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

  • Oconee County     (The home county of Long Bottom Ford)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Long Bottom Ford, with the one closest to Long Bottom Ford listed first.
    • Mountain Rest
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Tamassee
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
    • Longcreek
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Salem
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
    • Walhalla
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Battle Creek
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Battle Creek
      • Battle Creek is located in Oconee County
    • West Union
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Harbin ‑ Historic
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harbin have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harbin
      • Harbin is located in Oconee County
    • Westminster
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
    • Richland
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Madison
      (18 miles [29 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Madison
      • Madison is located in Oconee County
    • Newry
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)
    • Seneca
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)
  • Anderson County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Long Bottom Ford, with the one closest to Long Bottom Ford listed first.
    • Pendleton
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Townville
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast)
  • Pickens County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Long Bottom Ford, with the one closest to Long Bottom Ford listed first.
    • Nine Times
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Nine Times. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nine Times
      • Nine Times is located in Pickens County
    • Six Mile
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the east)
    • Sunset
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the east)
    • Crow Creek
      (23 miles [37 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Crow Creek. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crow Creek
      • Crow Creek is located in Pickens County
    • Rocky Bottom
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rocky Bottom
      • Rocky Bottom is located in Pickens County
    • Clemson
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast)
    • Central
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Norris
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the east)
    • Isaqueena Village
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Isaqueena Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Isaqueena Village
      • Isaqueena Village is located in Pickens County
    • Pickens
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the east)
    • Liberty
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the east)
  • Franklin County (GA)
    • Gumlog
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gumlog have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gumlog
      • Gumlog is located in Franklin County (GA)
  • Habersham County (GA)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Long Bottom Ford, with the one closest to Long Bottom Ford listed first.
    • Tugaloo
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Tugaloo. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tugaloo
      • Tugaloo is located in Habersham County (GA)
    • Turnerville
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Turnerville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Turnerville
      • Turnerville is located in Habersham County (GA)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Turnerville <1>
    • Clarkesville
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Hills
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hills
      • Hills is located in Habersham County (GA)
    • Demorest
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Demorest
      • Demorest is located in Habersham County (GA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,143 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Demorest <1>
    • Mauldins ‑ Historic
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mauldins have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mauldins
      • Mauldins is located in Habersham County (GA)
      • Estimated population in 2019: 225 people
  • Rabun County (GA)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Long Bottom Ford, with the one closest to Long Bottom Ford listed first.
    • Antioch
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Antioch
      • Antioch is located in Rabun County (GA)
    • Sky Valley
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sky Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sky Valley
      • Sky Valley is located in Rabun County (GA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 273 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sky Valley <1>
    • Mountain City
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mountain City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mountain City
      • Mountain City is located in Rabun County (GA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,113 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mountain City <1>
    • Dillard
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Clayton
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clayton
      • Clayton is located in Rabun County (GA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,103 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Clayton <1>
    • Tiger
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tiger
      • Tiger is located in Rabun County (GA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 418 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Tiger <1>
    • Lakemont
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
    • Wiley
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wiley have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wiley
      • Wiley is located in Rabun County (GA)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Wiley <1>
    • Germany
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Germany. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Germany
      • Germany is located in Rabun County (GA)
    • Tallulah Falls
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tallulah Falls have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tallulah Falls
      • Tallulah Falls is located in Rabun County (GA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 172 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Tallulah Falls <1>
  • Stephens County (GA)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Long Bottom Ford, with the one closest to Long Bottom Ford listed first.
    • Jarrett
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jarrett have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jarrett
      • Jarrett is located in Stephens County (GA)
      • Estimated population in 2019: 3,974 people
    • Toccoa
      (23 miles [37 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Toccoa
      • Toccoa is located in Stephens County (GA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 8,300 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Toccoa <1>
    • Toccoa Falls
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Toccoa Falls have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Toccoa Falls
      • Toccoa Falls is located in Stephens County (GA)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Toccoa Falls <1>
    • Carnes Creek
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Carnes Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carnes Creek
      • Carnes Creek is located in Stephens County (GA)
      • Estimated population in 2019: 601 people
    • Eastanollee
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the south)
    • Avalon
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Avalon have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Avalon
      • Avalon is located in Stephens County (GA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 226 people
    • Martin
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Martin
      • Martin is located in Stephens County (GA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 376 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Martin <1>
  • Towns County (GA)
    • Tate City
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tate City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tate City
      • Tate City is located in Towns County (GA)
  • Jackson County (NC)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Long Bottom Ford, with the one closest to Long Bottom Ford listed first.
    • Highlands
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
    • Cashiers
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Cashiers. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cashiers
      • Cashiers is located in Jackson County (NC)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cashiers <1>
    • Glenville
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glenville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glenville
      • Glenville is located in Jackson County (NC)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Glenville <1>
    • Erastus
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Erastus. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Erastus
      • Erastus is located in Jackson County (NC)
    • Tuckasegee
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tuckasegee have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tuckasegee
      • Tuckasegee is located in Jackson County (NC)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Tuckasegee <1>
    • Argura
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Argura
      • Argura is located in Jackson County (NC)
    • East Laport
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for East Laport. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for East Laport
      • East Laport is located in Jackson County (NC)
    • Forest Hills
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Hills
      • Forest Hills is located in Jackson County (NC)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 376 people
      • Forest Hills has also been known as:
      • Forest Hills village
      • Village of Forest Hills
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Forest Hills <1>
    • Cullowhee
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
    • Greens Creek
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greens Creek
      • Greens Creek is located in Jackson County (NC)
  • Macon County (NC)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Long Bottom Ford, with the one closest to Long Bottom Ford listed first.
    • Scaly Mountain
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
    • Lickskillet
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Lickskillet. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lickskillet
      • Lickskillet is located in Macon County (NC)
    • Otto
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
    • Riverside
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riverside
      • Riverside is located in Macon County (NC)
    • Ellijay
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Ellijay. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ellijay
      • Ellijay is located in Macon County (NC)
    • Franklin
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Leatherman
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Leatherman. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leatherman
      • Leatherman is located in Macon County (NC)
  • Transylvania County (NC)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Long Bottom Ford, with the one closest to Long Bottom Ford listed first.
    • Sapphire
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sapphire have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sapphire
      • Sapphire is located in Transylvania County (NC)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sapphire <1>
    • Lake Toxaway
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Toxaway Falls ‑ Historic
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Toxaway Falls
      • Toxaway Falls is located in Transylvania County (NC)
    • Rosman
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rosman have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rosman
      • Rosman is located in Transylvania County (NC)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 624 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Rosman <1>
    • Balsam Grove
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
    • East Fork
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for East Fork. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for East Fork
      • East Fork is located in Transylvania County (NC)

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

Cemeteries Near Long Bottom Ford ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Long Bottom Ford.

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 Long Bottom Ford covers a larger area, with the cemeteries listed in alphabetical order.

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

  • Snyder Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Snyder Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Snyder Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Holden Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Holden Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Holden Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Page Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Page Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Page Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Bethlehem Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bethlehem Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bethlehem Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Billingsley Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Billingsley Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Billingsley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Burrell Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Burrell Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Burrell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Hamby Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hamby Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hamby Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Speed Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Speed Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Speed Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Monte Vista Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Monte Vista Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Monte Vista Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Kell Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Kell Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Kell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Macedonia MB Church Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
  • Cherry Hill Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cherry Hill Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cherry Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Continue List   (325 more) ...
    • Hedden Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hedden Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hedden Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Hale Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hale Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hale Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Hale Church Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hale Church Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hale Church Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.

Nearby Communities in 1895 ...

We've built the following list with information that came from an Atlas published by Rand McNally in 1895. The Atlas had details such as the population of the community (which appears to have come from the 1890 Census) and whether there was a post office and/or railroad service available. We also indicate if the community no longer exists and is now historic.<4>

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

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

  • Pine Mountain
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pine Mountain have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pine Mountain
    • Pine Mountain is located in Rabun County (GA)
  • Mountain Rest
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
  • Whetstone
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Whetstone have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whetstone
    • Whetstone is located in Oconee County
  • Longcreek
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
  • Highlands
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
  • Scaly Mountain
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
  • Battle Creek
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Battle Creek
    • Battle Creek is located in Oconee County
  • Walhalla
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
  • Salem
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
  • West Union
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
  • Clayton
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clayton
    • Clayton is located in Rabun County (GA)
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,103 people
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  • Tiger
    (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
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    • Tiger is located in Rabun County (GA)
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 418 people
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    • Jocassee ‑ Historic
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jocassee have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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      • Jocassee is located in Oconee County
    • Cashiers
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Cashiers. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
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      • Cashiers is located in Jackson County (NC)
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    • Otto
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)

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

Newspapers Published in Long Bottom Ford ...

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 24 newspapers that have been published in the area around Long Bottom Ford.

Although we're unaware of any newspapers that were published in the immediate area of Long Bottom Ford, there are papers which were published within 19 miles [30.6 km]<5>. A list of those papers, sorted by paper name, can be found on the Extended Newspaper List for Long Bottom Ford.

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 either offer the information directly or else point to where you can find it. Their information is open to everyone.

To help you get started, the following links will take you to the pages that are relevant to Long Bottom Ford:

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

The official website for Oconee County: www.oconeesc.com/

The official website for State of South Carolina: https://sc.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<2>The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
<3>An 'estimated' location is one where we have been given GPS coordinates, but are unable to verify the accuracy of those coordinates. That said, we have some confidence that we have placed the marker near the actual location. A typical reason for being unable to verify a location is that it might be on private property or maybe historic and gone without an obvious trace.
<4>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 Long Bottom Ford, 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 obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Long Bottom Ford) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Long Bottom Ford. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 34.8995, Longitude: -83.1857       In this case, the coordinates for Long Bottom Ford have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).




 

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