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Our Genealogy Helper for Pine Ridge ...

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 Pine Ridge (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 Pine Ridge. 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 Pine Ridge ...

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 Pine Ridge: Pine Rdg. (or less commonly used: Pine Rdge. or Pine Ridg.)

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 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 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.

Pine Ridge is located in Oglala Lakota County.

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

The following counties adjoin and form the boundaries of Oglala Lakota County: Dawes (NE), Sheridan (NE), Bennett, Custer, Fall River, Jackson & Pennington.

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

  • Oglala Lakota County     (The home county of Pine Ridge)
    • Denby
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Denby
      • Denby lies 11 miles [17.7 km]<1> to the east of Pine Ridge.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Denby
    • Wounded Knee
    • Manderson - White Horse Creek
    • Oglala
    • Manderson
    • Porcupine
    • Batesland
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Batesland
      • Batesland lies 23 miles [37 km]<1> to the east of Pine Ridge.
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 113 people
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Batesland have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Batesland
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Batesland<2>
    • Sharps Corner
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sharps Corner
      • Sharps Corner lies 26 miles [41.8 km]<1> to the north of Pine Ridge.
      • Estimated population in 2014: 77 people
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Sharps Corner
    • Kyle
  • Bennett County
    • Swett ‑ Historic
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Swett
      • Swett was located 32 miles [51.5 km]<1> to the east of Pine Ridge.
      • Estimated population in 2014: 283 people
    • Allen
    • Plenty Bears
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Plenty Bears
      • Plenty Bears lies 39 miles [62.8 km]<1> to the northeast of Pine Ridge.
      • Estimated population in 2014: 109 people
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Plenty Bears have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Plenty Bears
  • Fall River County
    • Oelrichs
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oelrichs
      • Oelrichs lies 35 miles [56.3 km]<1> to the west of Pine Ridge.
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 124 people
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oelrichs have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Oelrichs
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Oelrichs<2>
    • Smithwick
  • Dawes County (NE)
    • Bordeaux ‑ Historic
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bordeaux
      • Bordeaux was located 22 miles [35.4 km]<1> to the southwest of Pine Ridge.
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bordeaux have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Chadron
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chadron
      • Chadron lies 26 miles [41.8 km]<1> to the southwest of Pine Ridge.
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 5,250 people
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chadron have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Chadron
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Chadron<2>
    • Whitney
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whitney
      • Whitney lies 39 miles [62.8 km]<1> to the southwest of Pine Ridge.
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 71 people
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Whitney have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Whitney
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Whitney<2>
  • Sheridan County (NE)
    • Whiteclay
    • Clinton
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clinton
      • Clinton lies 21 miles [33.8 km]<1> to the southeast of Pine Ridge.
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 39 people
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clinton have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Clinton
    • Rushville
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rushville
      • Rushville lies 22 miles [35.4 km]<1> to the south of Pine Ridge.
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 871 people
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rushville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Rushville
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Rushville<2>
    • Gordon
    • Hay Springs
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hay Springs
      • Hay Springs lies 24 miles [38.6 km]<1> to the south of Pine Ridge.
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 527 people
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hay Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Hay Springs
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hay Springs<2>

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

Newspapers Published in Pine Ridge ...

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 49 newspapers that have been published in the area around Pine Ridge.

Although we're unaware of any newspapers that were published in the immediate area of Pine Ridge, there are papers which were published within 39 miles [62.8 km]. A list of those papers, sorted by paper name, can be found on the Extended Newspaper List for Pine Ridge.

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 Pine Ridge:

  • Of Special Interest ...
    • The GenDisasters website specializes in newspaper articles about tragedies and disasters. While it makes interesting reading all by itself, it should be of special interest to genealogists and family historians looking for people who were either affected by or directly involved in such tragedies.
    • At this time (Dec 2022), GenDisasters website is currently offline due to a hacker attack. Hopefully they will be back soon.
    • Stories from Nebraska
    • Stories from South Dakota

Cemeteries Near Pine Ridge ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Pine Ridge.

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

  • Holy Cross Cemetery
  • Holy Cross Cemetery
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Holy Cross Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Holy Cross Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Holy Cross Cemetery
  • Red Cloud Cemetery
  • St. Anns Cemetery
  • St. Anns Cemetery
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Anns Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Anns Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • St. Anns Cemetery lies 8 miles [12.9 km]<1> to the east of Pine Ridge.
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on St. Anns Cemetery
  • St. James Cemetery
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. James Cemetery
    • St. James Cemetery lies 8 miles [12.9 km]<1> to the northwest of Pine Ridge.
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on St. James Cemetery
  • Lamont Cemetery
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lamont Cemetery
    • Lamont Cemetery lies 8 miles [12.9 km]<1> to the northeast of Pine Ridge.
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Lamont Cemetery
  • Tashnke-Ko-Ki-Pa-Pi Cemetery
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Tashnke-Ko-Ki-Pa-Pi Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Tashnke-Ko-Ki-Pa-Pi Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Tashnke-Ko-Ki-Pa-Pi Cemetery lies 8 miles [12.9 km]<1> to the northwest of Pine Ridge.
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Tashnke-Ko-Ki-Pa-Pi Cemetery
  • Abold Cemetery
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Abold Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Abold Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Abold Cemetery lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<1> to the south of Pine Ridge.
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Abold Cemetery
  • Native American Cemetery
  • Native American Cemetery
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Native American Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Native American Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Native American Cemetery lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<1> to the northeast of Pine Ridge.
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Native American Cemetery
  • St. Paul Cemetery
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Paul Cemetery
    • St. Paul Cemetery lies 12 miles [19.3 km]<1> to the northeast of Pine Ridge.
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on St. Paul Cemetery
  • Continue List   (38 more) ...
    • Beaver Valley Cemetery
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Beaver Valley Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Beaver Valley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Beaver Valley Cemetery lies 13 miles [20.9 km]<1> to the southwest of Pine Ridge.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Beaver Valley Cemetery
    • Holy Jumping Eagle Cemetery
    • Bethel Cemetery
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bethel Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bethel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Bethel Cemetery lies 14 miles [22.5 km]<1> to the southeast of Pine Ridge.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Bethel Cemetery

Nearby Communities in 1895 ...

We've built the following list with information that came from an Atlas published by Rand McNally in 1895. The Atlas had details such as the population of the community (which appears to have come from the 1890 Census) and whether there was a post office and/or railroad service available. We also indicate if the community no longer exists and is now historic.<5>

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

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

  • Adaton ‑ Historic
    • While Adaton was mentioned in the 1895 Rand McNally Atlas, it no longer exists
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Adaton
    • Adaton was located 14 miles [22.5 km]<1> to the southwest of Pine Ridge.
    • According to the 1895 Atlas, the estimated population in 1895: 22 people
    • From the 1895 Atlas, Adaton had a post office and no railroad service
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Adaton have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Albany ‑ Historic
    • While Albany was mentioned in the 1895 Rand McNally Atlas, it no longer exists
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Albany
    • Albany was located 14 miles [22.5 km]<1> to the east of Pine Ridge.
    • According to the 1895 Atlas, the estimated population in 1895: 42 people
    • From the 1895 Atlas, Albany had a post office and no railroad service
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Albany have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Clinton
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clinton
    • Clinton lies 21 miles [33.8 km]<1> to the southeast of Pine Ridge.
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 39 people
    • From the 1895 Rand McNally Atlas, Clinton had a post office and railroad service
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clinton have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Clinton
  • Bordeaux ‑ Historic
    • While Bordeaux was mentioned in the 1895 Rand McNally Atlas, it no longer exists
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bordeaux
    • Bordeaux was located 22 miles [35.4 km]<1> to the southwest of Pine Ridge.
    • From the 1895 Atlas, Bordeaux had a post office and railroad service
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bordeaux have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Rushville
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rushville
    • Rushville lies 22 miles [35.4 km]<1> to the south of Pine Ridge.
    • According to the 1895 Rand McNally Atlas, the estimated population in 1895: 484 people
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 871 people
    • From the 1895 Atlas, Rushville had a post office and railroad service
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rushville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Rushville
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Rushville<2>
  • Gordon
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gordon
    • Gordon lies 23 miles [37 km]<1> to the southeast of Pine Ridge.
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,486 people
    • From the 1895 Rand McNally Atlas, Gordon had a post office and railroad service
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Gordon
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Gordon<2>
  • Chadron
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chadron
    • Chadron lies 26 miles [41.8 km]<1> to the southwest of Pine Ridge.
    • According to the 1895 Rand McNally Atlas, the estimated population in 1895: 1,867 people
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 5,250 people
    • From the 1895 Atlas, Chadron had a post office and railroad service
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chadron have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Chadron
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Chadron<2>
  • Dakota Junction
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dakota Junction
    • Dakota Junction lies 29 miles [46.7 km]<1> to the southwest of Pine Ridge.
    • From the 1895 Rand McNally Atlas, Dakota Junction had railroad service and no post office
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dakota Junction have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Dakota Junction

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

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

The official website for Oglala Lakota County: oglalalakota.sdcounties.org/

The official website for State of South Dakota: sd.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>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 from Point A (ie- Pine Ridge) to Point B.If you need the driving distance (or directions), we recommend that you use one of the Mapping Services listed on our Map Page for Pine Ridge. Since we usually use Google Maps for our own planning, we've provided the following link for your convenience: Google Map and Driving Directions starting from Pine RidgeOur distance measurements begin at a specific point in Pine Ridge. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 43.0259, Longitude: -102.5541    
<2>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<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>The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.
<5>We use the term 'Historic' broadly and it generally means that the community no longer exists. However, it can also mean that the community might still exist, but was significantly larger or had a more 'official' existence in the past than it does now. Unfortunately our sources of data have proven to be unreliable. If you can provide us with more specific information about Pine Ridge, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.




 

 

 

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