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

Neighboring Counties ...

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

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

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

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

Ararat is located in Patrick County.

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

The following counties adjoin and form the boundaries of Patrick County: Stokes (NC), Surry (NC), Carroll, Floyd, Franklin & Henry.

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

  • Patrick County     (The home county of Ararat)
  • Carroll County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Ararat, with the one closest to Ararat listed first.
    • Gladesboro
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Gladesboro. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gladesboro
      • Gladesboro is located in Carroll County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Gladesboro
      • From Ararat to Gladesboro
    • Nester
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Nester. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nester
      • Nester is located in Carroll County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Nester
      • From Ararat to Nester
    • Cana
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cana have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cana
      • Cana is located in Carroll County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cana <1>
    • Pike City
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pike City have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pike City
      • Pike City is located in Carroll County
    • Fancy Gap
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Lambsburg
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
    • Drenn
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Drenn. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Drenn
      • Drenn is located in Carroll County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Drenn
      • From Ararat to Drenn
    • Dugspur
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
    • Hillsville
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Star
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Star. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Star
      • Star is located in Carroll County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Star
      • From Ararat to Star
    • Pipers Gap
      (18 miles [29 km] to the west)
    • Woodlawn
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)
  • Floyd County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Ararat, with the one closest to Ararat listed first.
    • Duncan
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Duncan. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Duncan
      • Duncan is located in Floyd County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Duncan
      • From Ararat to Duncan
    • Indian Valley
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the north)
    • Floyd
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northeast)
    • Haycock
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Haycock. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Haycock
      • Haycock is located in Floyd County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Haycock
      • From Ararat to Haycock
    • Poff
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Sowers
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
    • Pizarro
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
  • Galax City
  • Grayson County
  • Henry County
  • Pulaski County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Ararat, with the one closest to Ararat listed first.
    • Mack Creek Village
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mack Creek Village have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mack Creek Village
      • Mack Creek Village is located in Pulaski County
    • Snowville
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Snowville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Snowville
      • Snowville is located in Pulaski County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Snowville
      • From Ararat to Snowville
    • Draper
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest)
  • Wythe County
  • Alleghany County (NC)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Ararat, with the one closest to Ararat listed first.
    • Edmonds
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Edmonds. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edmonds
      • Edmonds is located in Alleghany County (NC)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Edmonds
      • From Ararat to Edmonds
    • Ennice
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ennice have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ennice
      • Ennice is located in Alleghany County (NC)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ennice <1>
    • Roaring Gap
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Roaring Gap have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roaring Gap
      • Roaring Gap is located in Alleghany County (NC)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Roaring Gap <1>
    • Hooker
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the west)
  • Forsyth County (NC)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Ararat, with the one closest to Ararat listed first.
    • King
      (23 miles [37 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for King have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for King
      • King is located in Forsyth County (NC)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 6,912 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for King <1>
    • Heritage Village
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heritage Village have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heritage Village
      • Heritage Village is located in Forsyth County (NC)
    • The Meadows
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for The Meadows. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for The Meadows
      • The Meadows is located in Forsyth County (NC)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to The Meadows
      • From Ararat to The Meadows
    • Donnaha
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Donnaha have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Donnaha
      • Donnaha is located in Forsyth County (NC)
    • Tobaccoville
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the south)
    • Bannertown
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bannertown have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bannertown
      • Bannertown is located in Forsyth County (NC)
    • Rural Hall
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Dozier
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dozier have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dozier
      • Dozier is located in Forsyth County (NC)
    • Oak Park
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oak Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Park
      • Oak Park is located in Forsyth County (NC)
    • Chestnut Trails
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chestnut Trails have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chestnut Trails
      • Chestnut Trails is located in Forsyth County (NC)
    • Creek View
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Creek View have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Creek View
      • Creek View is located in Forsyth County (NC)
    • Hunter Meadows
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hunter Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunter Meadows
      • Hunter Meadows is located in Forsyth County (NC)
  • Stokes County (NC)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Ararat, with the one closest to Ararat listed first.
    • Aarons Corner
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
    • Campbell
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Campbell. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Campbell
      • Campbell is located in Stokes County (NC)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Campbell
      • From Ararat to Campbell
    • Flat Rock
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Flat Rock have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flat Rock
      • Flat Rock is located in Stokes County (NC)
    • Vade Mecum
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vade Mecum have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vade Mecum
      • Vade Mecum is located in Stokes County (NC)
    • Lawsonville
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Pinnacle
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)
    • Capella
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)
    • Snow Hill
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Snow Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Snow Hill
      • Snow Hill is located in Stokes County (NC)
    • Quaker Gap
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Danbury
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Danbury have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Danbury
      • Danbury is located in Stokes County (NC)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 183 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Danbury <1>
    • Mount Olive
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Oak Ridge
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oak Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Ridge
      • Oak Ridge is located in Stokes County (NC)
  • Surry County (NC)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Ararat, with the one closest to Ararat listed first.
    • Mount Herman
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Albion
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Albion. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Albion
      • Albion is located in Surry County (NC)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Albion
      • From Ararat to Albion
    • Flat Rock
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Flat Rock have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flat Rock
      • Flat Rock is located in Surry County (NC)
    • Sheltontown
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Mount Airy
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
    • Holly Springs
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
    • Westfield
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Westfield have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Westfield
      • Westfield is located in Surry County (NC)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Westfield <1>
    • Toast
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Toast have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Toast
      • Toast is located in Surry County (NC)
    • White Plains
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for White Plains have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for White Plains
      • White Plains is located in Surry County (NC)
    • Ararat
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ararat have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ararat
      • Ararat is located in Surry County (NC)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ararat <1>
    • Flat Shoals ‑ Historic
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Flat Shoals have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flat Shoals
      • Flat Shoals is located in Surry County (NC)
    • Red Brush
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
  • Yadkin County (NC)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Ararat, with the one closest to Ararat listed first.
    • Richmond Hill
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the south)
    • East Bend
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the south)
    • Mount Pleasant
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mount Pleasant have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Pleasant
      • Mount Pleasant is located in Yadkin County (NC)
    • Forbush
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Forbush. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forbush
      • Forbush is located in Yadkin County (NC)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Forbush
      • From Ararat to Forbush
    • Nebo
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Nebo have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nebo
      • Nebo is located in Yadkin County (NC)
    • Union Grove
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Union Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Union Grove
      • Union Grove is located in Yadkin County (NC)
    • Boonville
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Boonville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Boonville
      • Boonville is located in Yadkin County (NC)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,109 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Boonville <1>

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

Cemeteries Near Ararat ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Ararat.

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

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

  • Hunters Chapel Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hunters Chapel Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hunters Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Carters Chapel Church Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
  • Clement Family Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
  • Unity Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Unity Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Unity Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Doe Run Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Doe Run Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Doe Run Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Weddle Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Weddle Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Weddle Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Pedigo Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pedigo Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pedigo Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Groundhog Hill Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Groundhog Hill Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Groundhog Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • John Largen Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the John Largen Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the John Largen Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Bowman Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bowman Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bowman Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Bowman Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bowman Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bowman Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Painter Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Painter Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Painter Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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    • Bowman Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bowman Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bowman Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Puckett Memorial Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Puckett Memorial Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Puckett Memorial Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Daniel Stanley Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Daniel Stanley Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Daniel Stanley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.

Nearby Communities in 1895 ...

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

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

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

  • Carters Mill
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
  • Mount Airy
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
  • Nester
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Nester. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nester
    • Nester is located in Carroll County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Nester
    • From Ararat to Nester
  • Laurel Fork
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Laurel Fork have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Laurel Fork
    • Laurel Fork is located in Carroll County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Laurel Fork <1>
  • Gladesboro
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Gladesboro. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gladesboro
    • Gladesboro is located in Carroll County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Gladesboro
    • From Ararat to Gladesboro
  • Cana
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cana have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cana
    • Cana is located in Carroll County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cana <1>
  • Westfield
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Westfield have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Westfield
    • Westfield is located in Surry County (NC)
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Westfield <1>
  • Francisco
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Francisco have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Francisco
    • Francisco is located in Stokes County (NC)
  • Peters Creek
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
  • Dobyns
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dobyns have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dobyns
    • Dobyns is located in Patrick County
  • Vesta
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vesta have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vesta
    • Vesta is located in Patrick County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Vesta <1>
  • Meadows of Dan
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
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    • Fancy Gap
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
    • White Plains
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for White Plains have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for White Plains
      • White Plains is located in Surry County (NC)
    • Pine Ridge
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pine Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pine Ridge
      • Pine Ridge is located in Surry County (NC)

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

Newspapers Published in Ararat ...

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 36 newspapers that have been published in the area around Ararat.

Although we're unaware of any newspapers that were published in the immediate area of Ararat, there are papers which were published within 23 miles [37 km]<6>. A list of those papers, sorted by paper name, can be found on the Extended Newspaper List for Ararat.

Websites to Help With Your Genealogy Research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we first visit 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 Ararat:

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

The official website for Patrick County: www.co.patrick.va.us/

The official website for State of Virginia: https://www.virginia.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<2>An 'estimated' location is one where we have been given GPS coordinates, but are unable to verify the accuracy of those coordinates. That said, we have some confidence that we have placed the marker near the actual location. A typical reason for being unable to verify a location is that it might be on private property or maybe historic and gone without an obvious trace.
<3>The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
<4>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 Ararat, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.
<6>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- Ararat) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Ararat. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 36.5994, Longitude: -80.5110    









 

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