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

Neighboring Counties ...

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

For example, we have great-grandparents who lived in the northwest corner of their home county. During their lives, most hospitals were in the next county to the west. Almost all of the nearby churches and cemeteries were in the county to the north.

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

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

Papaw Ferry is located in Hancock County.

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

The following counties adjoin and form the boundaries of Hancock County: Claiborne, Grainger, Hawkins, Lee (VA) & Scott (VA).

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

  • Hancock County     (The home county of Papaw Ferry)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Papaw Ferry, with the one closest to Papaw Ferry listed first.
    • Yount Town
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Yount Town
      • Yount Town is located in Hancock County
    • Duck Creek
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Duck Creek
      • Duck Creek is located in Hancock County
    • Alanthus Hill
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Alanthus Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alanthus Hill
      • Alanthus Hill is located in Hancock County
      • Estimated population in 2014: 2,498 people
    • Trent Valley
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Trent Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Trent Valley
      • Trent Valley is located in Hancock County
      • Estimated population in 2014: 4,157 people
    • Sneedville
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Kyles Ford
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Willis
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Willis have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willis
      • Willis is located in Hancock County
      • Estimated population in 2014: 387 people
  • Claiborne County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Papaw Ferry, with the one closest to Papaw Ferry listed first.
    • Caney Valley
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Caney Valley
      • Caney Valley is located in Claiborne County
    • Evans Ferry
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Evans Ferry have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Evans Ferry
      • Evans Ferry is located in Claiborne County
      • Population from the 2010 Census: 293 people
    • Raven Hill
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Raven Hill
      • Raven Hill is located in Claiborne County
    • Springdale
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Springdale
      • Springdale is located in Claiborne County
    • Tazewell
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tazewell have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tazewell
      • Tazewell is located in Claiborne County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,275 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Tazewell <2>
    • Lone Mountain
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lone Mountain
      • Lone Mountain is located in Claiborne County
    • New Tazewell
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
    • Head of Barren
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Head of Barren have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Head of Barren
      • Head of Barren is located in Claiborne County
    • Sandlick
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sandlick have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandlick
      • Sandlick is located in Claiborne County
    • Shawanee
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shawanee
      • Shawanee is located in Claiborne County
    • Harrogate
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harrogate have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harrogate
      • Harrogate is located in Claiborne County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 4,362 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Harrogate <2>
    • Big Barren
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Big Barren have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Big Barren
      • Big Barren is located in Claiborne County
  • Cocke County
  • Grainger County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Papaw Ferry, with the one closest to Papaw Ferry listed first.
    • Thorn Hill
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Thorn Hill
      • Thorn Hill is located in Grainger County
    • Beans
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Beans have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beans
      • Beans is located in Grainger County
      • Estimated population in 2014: 3,084 people
    • Bean Station
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Wyatt Village
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wyatt Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wyatt Village
      • Wyatt Village is located in Grainger County
    • Rutledge
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
    • Wa-Ni Village
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wa-Ni Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wa-Ni Village
      • Wa-Ni Village is located in Grainger County
    • Joppa
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Joppa
      • Joppa is located in Grainger County
    • Massengill Mill
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Massengill Mill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Massengill Mill
      • Massengill Mill is located in Grainger County
      • Estimated population in 2014: 1,600 people
    • Oakland
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oakland have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oakland
      • Oakland is located in Grainger County
      • Estimated population in 2014: 7,316 people
    • Dyers Ferry
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dyers Ferry have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dyers Ferry
      • Dyers Ferry is located in Grainger County
      • Estimated population in 2014: 16,839 people
    • Lea Springs
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lea Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lea Springs
      • Lea Springs is located in Grainger County
    • Blaine
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Blaine have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blaine
      • Blaine is located in Grainger County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,869 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Blaine <2>
  • Greene County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Papaw Ferry, with the one closest to Papaw Ferry listed first.
    • Beulah
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Beulah have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beulah
      • Beulah is located in Greene County
    • Marvin
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marvin have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marvin
      • Marvin is located in Greene County
    • Romeo
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Romeo have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Romeo
      • Romeo is located in Greene County
    • Warrensburg
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Warrensburg
      • Warrensburg is located in Greene County
    • Midway
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Mosheim
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mosheim have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mosheim
      • Mosheim is located in Greene County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,357 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mosheim <2>
    • Baileyton
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Baileyton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Baileyton
      • Baileyton is located in Greene County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 456 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Baileyton <2>
    • Ottway
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ottway have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ottway
      • Ottway is located in Greene County
  • Hamblen County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Papaw Ferry, with the one closest to Papaw Ferry listed first.
    • Bright ‑ Historic
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bright have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bright
      • Bright is located in Hamblen County
      • Estimated population in 2014: 2,942 people
    • Casablanca
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Casablanca have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Casablanca
      • Casablanca is located in Hamblen County
      • Estimated population in 2014: 2,223 people
    • Collons Ferry
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Collons Ferry have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Collons Ferry
      • Collons Ferry is located in Hamblen County
      • Estimated population in 2014: 986 people
    • Morristown
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Morristown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Morristown
      • Morristown is located in Hamblen County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 30,275 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Morristown <2>
    • East Village
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for East Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for East Village
      • East Village is located in Hamblen County
    • Whitesburg
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Monte Vista Estates
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Monte Vista Estates have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Monte Vista Estates
      • Monte Vista Estates is located in Hamblen County
      • Estimated population in 2014: 2,860 people
    • Silver City
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Silver City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Silver City
      • Silver City is located in Hamblen County
  • Hawkins County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Papaw Ferry, with the one closest to Papaw Ferry listed first.
    • Mooresburg Springs
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mooresburg Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mooresburg Springs
      • Mooresburg Springs is located in Hawkins County
      • Population from the 2010 Census: 941 people
    • Mooresburg
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Galbraith Springs
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Galbraith Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Galbraith Springs
      • Galbraith Springs is located in Hawkins County
    • Red Bridge Ferry
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Red Bridge Ferry have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Red Bridge Ferry
      • Red Bridge Ferry is located in Hawkins County
      • Estimated population in 2014: 1,135 people
    • Rogersville
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rogersville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rogersville
      • Rogersville is located in Hawkins County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 4,364 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Rogersville <2>
    • Bulls Gap
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bulls Gap have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bulls Gap
      • Bulls Gap is located in Hawkins County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 717 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bulls Gap <2>
    • Persia
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Persia have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Persia
      • Persia is located in Hawkins County
    • Amis
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Amis have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Amis
      • Amis is located in Hawkins County
    • Strahl
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Strahl
      • Strahl is located in Hawkins County
    • Kepler
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kepler
      • Kepler is located in Hawkins County
    • Surgoinsville
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the east)
  • Jefferson County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Papaw Ferry, with the one closest to Papaw Ferry listed first.
    • Talbott
      (18 miles [29 km] to the south)
    • Rock Town
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rock Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rock Town
      • Rock Town is located in Jefferson County
    • Jefferson City
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the south)
    • White Pine
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for White Pine have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for White Pine
      • White Pine is located in Jefferson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,634 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for White Pine <2>
    • Leadvale
      (23 miles [37 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Leadvale have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leadvale
      • Leadvale is located in Jefferson County
    • Flat Gap
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flat Gap
      • Flat Gap is located in Jefferson County
    • New Market
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Market have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Market
      • New Market is located in Jefferson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,381 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for New Market <2>
    • Baneberry
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Baneberry have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Baneberry
      • Baneberry is located in Jefferson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 540 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Baneberry <2>
    • Dandridge
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dandridge have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dandridge
      • Dandridge is located in Jefferson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,182 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Dandridge <2>
    • Rocky Valley
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rocky Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rocky Valley
      • Rocky Valley is located in Jefferson County
      • Estimated population in 2014: 1,771 people
    • Piedmont
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Piedmont
      • Piedmont is located in Jefferson County
    • Dumplin
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dumplin
      • Dumplin is located in Jefferson County
  • Knox County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Papaw Ferry, with the one closest to Papaw Ferry listed first.
    • Zacharytown
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Zacharytown
      • Zacharytown is located in Knox County
    • Corryton
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest)
  • Union County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Papaw Ferry, with the one closest to Papaw Ferry listed first.
    • Luttrell
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Luttrell
      • Luttrell is located in Union County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,088 people
    • Maynardville
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maynardville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maynardville
      • Maynardville is located in Union County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,452 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Maynardville <2>
    • Braden
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Braden
      • Braden is located in Union County
      • Estimated population in 2014: 277 people
    • Plainview
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Plainview have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Plainview
      • Plainview is located in Union County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,184 people
  • Bell County (KY)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Papaw Ferry, with the one closest to Papaw Ferry listed first.
    • Middlesboro
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northwest)
    • Stony Fork Junction
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stony Fork Junction have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stony Fork Junction
      • Stony Fork Junction is located in Bell County (KY)
    • Calvin
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Calvin have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Calvin
      • Calvin is located in Bell County (KY)
    • Varilla
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Varilla
      • Varilla is located in Bell County (KY)
    • Yellow Creek
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Yellow Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Yellow Creek
      • Yellow Creek is located in Bell County (KY)
    • Edgewood
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Edgewood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edgewood
      • Edgewood is located in Bell County (KY)
    • Miracle
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Miracle have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Miracle
      • Miracle is located in Bell County (KY)
    • Callaway
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Callaway
      • Callaway is located in Bell County (KY)
    • Jenson
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jenson
      • Jenson is located in Bell County (KY)
    • Kettle Island
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kettle Island have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kettle Island
      • Kettle Island is located in Bell County (KY)
    • Wasioto
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wasioto
      • Wasioto is located in Bell County (KY)
    • Capito
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Capito have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Capito
      • Capito is located in Bell County (KY)
  • Harlan County (KY)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Papaw Ferry, with the one closest to Papaw Ferry listed first.
    • Pathfork
      (23 miles [37 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pathfork
      • Pathfork is located in Harlan County (KY)
    • Mary Alice
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mary Alice
      • Mary Alice is located in Harlan County (KY)
    • Twila
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Twila
      • Twila is located in Harlan County (KY)
    • Bobs Creek
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bobs Creek
      • Bobs Creek is located in Harlan County (KY)
    • Cawood
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cawood
      • Cawood is located in Harlan County (KY)
    • Cranks
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cranks
      • Cranks is located in Harlan County (KY)
    • South Wallins
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for South Wallins have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for South Wallins
      • South Wallins is located in Harlan County (KY)
    • Coldiron
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
    • Wallins Creek
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wallins Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wallins Creek
      • Wallins Creek is located in Harlan County (KY)
      • Estimated population in 2016: 146 people
    • Harlan
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harlan
      • Harlan is located in Harlan County (KY)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,471 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Harlan <2>
    • Loyall
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Loyall have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Loyall
      • Loyall is located in Harlan County (KY)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 585 people
    • Ages
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ages
      • Ages is located in Harlan County (KY)

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

Newspapers Published in Papaw Ferry ...

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 15 newspapers that have been published in the area around Papaw Ferry.

Although we're unaware of any newspapers that were published in the immediate area of Papaw Ferry, there are papers which were published within 13 miles [20.9 km]<3>. A list of those papers, sorted by paper name, can be found on the Extended Newspaper List for Papaw Ferry.

Websites to Help With Your Genealogy Research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we like to start with the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These helpful websites offer the information directly or else point to where you can find it. Their information is open to everyone.

To help you get started, the following links will take you to the pages that are relevant to Papaw Ferry:

Cemeteries Near Papaw Ferry ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Papaw Ferry.

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 Papaw Ferry covers a larger area, with the cemeteries listed in alphabetical order.

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

  • Greene Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Greene Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Greene Cemetery
  • Antrican Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Antrican Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Antrican Cemetery
  • Coffey Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Coffey Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Coffey Cemetery
  • Frazier Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Frazier Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Frazier Cemetery
  • Lee Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lee Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lee Cemetery
  • Helton Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Helton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Helton Cemetery
  • Collins Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Collins Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Collins Cemetery
  • Dalton Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dalton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dalton Cemetery
  • Bray Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bray Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bray Cemetery
  • Johnson Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Johnson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Johnson Cemetery
  • Seal Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Seal Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Seal Cemetery
  • Clark Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Clark Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Clark Cemetery
  • Continue List   (931 more) ...
    • Johnson Cemetery
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Johnson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Johnson Cemetery
    • Clement Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Clement Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Clement Cemetery
    • Mallicoat Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mallicoat Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mallicoat 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.<4>

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

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

  • Thorn Hill
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Thorn Hill
    • Thorn Hill is located in Grainger County
  • Yellow Springs
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Yellow Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Yellow Springs
    • Yellow Springs is located in Claiborne County
  • Tate Springs
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tate Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tate Springs
    • Tate Springs is located in Grainger County
  • Xenophon
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Xenophon have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Xenophon
    • Xenophon is located in Hancock County
  • Bean Station
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
  • Luther
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Luther have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Luther
    • Luther is located in Hancock County
  • Ritchie
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ritchie have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ritchie
    • Ritchie is located in Claiborne County
  • Bowen
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bowen have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bowen
    • Bowen is located in Grainger County
  • Noeton ‑ Historic
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Noeton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Noeton
    • Noeton is located in Grainger County
  • Marshalls Ferry
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marshalls Ferry have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marshalls Ferry
    • Marshalls Ferry is located in Grainger County
  • Mooresburg
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
  • Springdale
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Springdale
    • Springdale is located in Claiborne County
  • Continue List   (13 more) ...
    • Galbraith Springs
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Galbraith Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Galbraith Springs
      • Galbraith Springs is located in Hawkins County
    • Alanthus Hill
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Alanthus Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alanthus Hill
      • Alanthus Hill is located in Hancock County
      • Estimated population in 2014: 2,498 people
    • Turley Mills ‑ Historic
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Turley Mills have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Turley Mills
      • Turley Mills is located in Grainger County

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

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

The official website for State of Tennessee: https://www.tn.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
<2>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<3>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Papaw Ferry) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Papaw Ferry. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 36.4218, Longitude: -83.3616       In this case, the coordinates for Papaw Ferry have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<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 Papaw Ferry, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.




 

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