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Our Genealogy Helper

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 Arcola (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 Arcola. 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.

Arcola is located in Loudoun 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 Loudoun County: Frederick (MD), Montgomery (MD), Washington (MD), Clarke, Fairfax, Fauquier, Prince William & Jefferson (WV).

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

  • Loudoun County     (The home county of Arcola)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Arcola, with the one closest to Arcola listed first.
    • Waxpool
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Waxpool have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Waxpool
      • Waxpool is located in Loudoun County
    • Ashburn
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ashburn have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ashburn
      • Ashburn is located in Loudoun County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ashburn <2>
    • Sterling
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sterling have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sterling
      • Sterling is located in Loudoun County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sterling <2>
    • Aldie
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
    • Oak Grove
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Grove
      • Oak Grove is located in Loudoun County
    • Belmont
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Belmont
      • Belmont is located in Loudoun County
    • Ashburn Village
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ashburn Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ashburn Village
      • Ashburn Village is located in Loudoun County
    • Countryside
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Countryside have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Countryside
      • Countryside is located in Loudoun County
    • Lansdowne
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
    • Leesburg
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Leesburg have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leesburg
      • Leesburg is located in Loudoun County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 54,488 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Leesburg <2>
    • Sugarland Run
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sugarland Run have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sugarland Run
      • Sugarland Run is located in Loudoun County
    • Middleburg
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
    • Philomont
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Philomont have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Philomont
      • Philomont is located in Loudoun County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Philomont <2>
  • Alexandria City
    • The following are listed by their distance from Arcola, with the one closest to Arcola listed first.
    • Chinquapin Village
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chinquapin Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chinquapin Village
      • Chinquapin Village is located in Alexandria City
    • Oakcrest
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oakcrest
      • Oakcrest is located in Alexandria City
    • Warwick Village
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Warwick Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Warwick Village
      • Warwick Village is located in Alexandria City
    • Alexandria
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the east)
  • Arlington County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Arcola, with the one closest to Arcola listed first.
    • Williamsburg Village
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Williamsburg Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Williamsburg Village
      • Williamsburg Village is located in Arlington County
    • Garden City
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Garden City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Garden City
      • Garden City is located in Arlington County
    • Arlington
      (23 miles [37 km] to the east)
    • Brandon Village
      (23 miles [37 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brandon Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brandon Village
      • Brandon Village is located in Arlington County
    • Buckingham
      (23 miles [37 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buckingham
      • Buckingham is located in Arlington County
    • Cherrydale
      (23 miles [37 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherrydale
      • Cherrydale is located in Arlington County
    • Lyon Village
      (23 miles [37 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lyon Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lyon Village
      • Lyon Village is located in Arlington County
    • Riverwood
      (23 miles [37 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riverwood
      • Riverwood is located in Arlington County
    • Arlington Village
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Arlington Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arlington Village
      • Arlington Village is located in Arlington County
    • Colonial Village
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Colonial Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Colonial Village
      • Colonial Village is located in Arlington County
  • Clarke County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Arcola, with the one closest to Arcola listed first.
    • Frogtown
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Frogtown
      • Frogtown is located in Clarke County
    • Arcadia Farm
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arcadia Farm
      • Arcadia Farm is located in Clarke County
    • Berrys
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Berrys
      • Berrys is located in Clarke County
    • Gaylord
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gaylord
      • Gaylord is located in Clarke County
    • Berryville
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Boyce
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the west)
    • Waterloo
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Waterloo
      • Waterloo is located in Clarke County
  • Culpeper County
    • Jeffersonton
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jeffersonton
      • Jeffersonton is located in Culpeper County
  • Fairfax City
    • Fairfax
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
  • Fairfax County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Arcola, with the one closest to Arcola listed first.
    • Floris
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Floris have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Floris
      • Floris is located in Fairfax County
    • Chantilly
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chantilly have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chantilly
      • Chantilly is located in Fairfax County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Chantilly <2>
    • Herndon
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Herndon have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Herndon
      • Herndon is located in Fairfax County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 24,573 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Herndon <2>
    • London Towne
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for London Towne have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for London Towne
      • London Towne is located in Fairfax County
    • Reston
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
    • Centreville
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Centreville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Centreville
      • Centreville is located in Fairfax County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Centreville <2>
    • Springvale
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Springvale have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Springvale
      • Springvale is located in Fairfax County
    • Lee-Hi Village
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lee-Hi Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lee-Hi Village
      • Lee-Hi Village is located in Fairfax County
    • Random Hills
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Random Hills
      • Random Hills is located in Fairfax County
    • Great Falls
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Great Falls have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Great Falls
      • Great Falls is located in Fairfax County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Great Falls <2>
    • Oakton
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oakton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oakton
      • Oakton is located in Fairfax County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Oakton <2>
    • Wolf Trap
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wolf Trap have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wolf Trap
      • Wolf Trap is located in Fairfax County
    • Clifton
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clifton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clifton
      • Clifton is located in Fairfax County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 301 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Clifton <2>
  • Falls Church City
    • The following are listed by their distance from Arcola, with the one closest to Arcola listed first.
    • Offutt Village
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Offutt Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Offutt Village
      • Offutt Village is located in Falls Church City
    • West Falls Church
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Falls Church
      • West Falls Church is located in Falls Church City
    • Falls Church
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the east)
  • Fauquier County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Arcola, with the one closest to Arcola listed first.
    • Landmark
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Landmark have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Landmark
      • Landmark is located in Fauquier County
    • Halfway
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Halfway have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Halfway
      • Halfway is located in Fauquier County
    • Broad Run
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Zulla
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Zulla
      • Zulla is located in Fauquier County
    • The Plains
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Belvoir ‑ Historic
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Belvoir
      • Belvoir is located in Fauquier County
    • Marshall
      (18 miles [29 km] to the west)
    • Kerfoot
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kerfoot have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kerfoot
      • Kerfoot is located in Fauquier County
    • Catlett
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the south)
    • Frytown
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Frytown
      • Frytown is located in Fauquier County
    • Warrenton
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Delaplane
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the west)
    • Brent Town
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brent Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brent Town
      • Brent Town is located in Fauquier County
  • Manassas City
    • Manassas
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
  • Manassas Park City
    • Manassas Park
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Manassas Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Manassas Park
      • Manassas Park is located in Manassas Park City
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 18,004 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Manassas Park <2>
  • Prince William County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Arcola, with the one closest to Arcola listed first.
    • Catharpin
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Catharpin
      • Catharpin is located in Prince William County
    • Waterfall Village
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Waterfall Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Waterfall Village
      • Waterfall Village is located in Prince William County
    • Bull Run
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bull Run have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bull Run
      • Bull Run is located in Prince William County
    • Crestwood Village
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crestwood Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crestwood Village
      • Crestwood Village is located in Prince William County
    • Gainesville
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gainesville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gainesville
      • Gainesville is located in Prince William County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Gainesville <2>
    • Loch Lomond
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Loch Lomond have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Loch Lomond
      • Loch Lomond is located in Prince William County
    • Sudley
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sudley have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sudley
      • Sudley is located in Prince William County
    • West Gate
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for West Gate have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Gate
      • West Gate is located in Prince William County
    • Yorkshire Village
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Yorkshire Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Yorkshire Village
      • Yorkshire Village is located in Prince William County
    • Yorkshire
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Yorkshire have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Yorkshire
      • Yorkshire is located in Prince William County
    • Haymarket
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Haymarket have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Haymarket
      • Haymarket is located in Prince William County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,687 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Haymarket <2>
    • Iron Gate
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Iron Gate have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Iron Gate
      • Iron Gate is located in Prince William County
    • Bataan Village
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bataan Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bataan Village
      • Bataan Village is located in Prince William County
  • Frederick County (MD)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Arcola, with the one closest to Arcola listed first.
    • Tuscarora
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tuscarora have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tuscarora
      • Tuscarora is located in Frederick County (MD)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Tuscarora <2>
    • Point-of-Rocks
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the north)
    • Potomac Village
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Potomac Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Potomac Village
      • Potomac Village is located in Frederick County (MD)
    • Adamstown
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Adamstown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Adamstown
      • Adamstown is located in Frederick County (MD)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Adamstown <2>
    • Lander
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lander have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lander
      • Lander is located in Frederick County (MD)
    • Park Mills
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Park Mills have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Park Mills
      • Park Mills is located in Frederick County (MD)
    • Adamstown Village
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Adamstown Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Adamstown Village
      • Adamstown Village is located in Frederick County (MD)
    • Brunswick
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brunswick
      • Brunswick is located in Frederick County (MD)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 6,652 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Brunswick <2>
    • Manor Village
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Manor Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Manor Village
      • Manor Village is located in Frederick County (MD)
    • Boss Arnold Village
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Boss Arnold Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Boss Arnold Village
      • Boss Arnold Village is located in Frederick County (MD)
    • Buckeystown
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Buckeystown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buckeystown
      • Buckeystown is located in Frederick County (MD)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Buckeystown <2>
    • Knoxville
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Knoxville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Knoxville
      • Knoxville is located in Frederick County (MD)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Knoxville <2>
    • Olive
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Olive have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Olive
      • Olive is located in Frederick County (MD)
  • Montgomery County (MD)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Arcola, with the one closest to Arcola listed first.
    • Martinsburg
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Martinsburg have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Martinsburg
      • Martinsburg is located in Montgomery County (MD)
    • Poolesville
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Poolesville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Poolesville
      • Poolesville is located in Montgomery County (MD)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 5,249 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Poolesville <2>
    • Beallsville
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Beallsville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beallsville
      • Beallsville is located in Montgomery County (MD)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Beallsville <2>
    • Darnestown
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Travilah
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Travilah
      • Travilah is located in Montgomery County (MD)
    • North Potomac
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for North Potomac have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Potomac
      • North Potomac is located in Montgomery County (MD)
    • Potomac
      (18 miles [29 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Potomac have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Potomac
      • Potomac is located in Montgomery County (MD)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Potomac <2>
    • Quince Orchard
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quince Orchard
      • Quince Orchard is located in Montgomery County (MD)
    • Dickerson
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dickerson have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dickerson
      • Dickerson is located in Montgomery County (MD)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Dickerson <2>
    • Boyds
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)
    • Cabin John
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cabin John have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cabin John
      • Cabin John is located in Montgomery County (MD)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cabin John <2>
    • Barnesville
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Barnesville
      • Barnesville is located in Montgomery County (MD)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 178 people
    • Blocktown
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blocktown
      • Blocktown is located in Montgomery County (MD)
  • Prince George's County (MD)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Arcola, with the one closest to Arcola listed first.
    • Chillum
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chillum have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chillum
      • Chillum is located in Prince George's County (MD)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Chillum <2>
    • Langley Park
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Langley Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Langley Park
      • Langley Park is located in Prince George's County (MD)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Langley Park <2>
    • Adelphi
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Adelphi have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Adelphi
      • Adelphi is located in Prince George's County (MD)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Adelphi <2>
    • Brentwood
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brentwood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brentwood
      • Brentwood is located in Prince George's County (MD)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,439 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Brentwood <2>
    • Forest Heights
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Heights
      • Forest Heights is located in Prince George's County (MD)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,558 people
    • Mount Rainier
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mount Rainier have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Rainier
      • Mount Rainier is located in Prince George's County (MD)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 8,117 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mount Rainier <2>
    • Oxon Hill
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oxon Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oxon Hill
      • Oxon Hill is located in Prince George's County (MD)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Oxon Hill <2>
    • Fort Foote Village
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fort Foote Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fort Foote Village
      • Fort Foote Village is located in Prince George's County (MD)
  • Washington County (MD)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Arcola, with the one closest to Arcola listed first.
    • Sandy Hook
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandy Hook
      • Sandy Hook is located in Washington County (MD)
    • Brownsville
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brownsville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brownsville
      • Brownsville is located in Washington County (MD)
  • Jefferson County (WV)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Arcola, with the one closest to Arcola listed first.
    • Bloomery
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bloomery
      • Bloomery is located in Jefferson County (WV)
    • Kabletown
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kabletown
      • Kabletown is located in Jefferson County (WV)
    • Lower Town
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lower Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lower Town
      • Lower Town is located in Jefferson County (WV)
    • Bolivar
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bolivar have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bolivar
      • Bolivar is located in Jefferson County (WV)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,018 people
    • Harpers Ferry
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)
    • Charles Town
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Ranson
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ranson have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ranson
      • Ranson is located in Jefferson County (WV)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 5,360 people
      • Ranson has also been known as:
      • Corporation of Ranson
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ranson <2>

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

Newspapers Published in Arcola ...

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 40 newspapers that have been published in the area around Arcola.

Although we're unaware of any newspapers that were published in the immediate area of Arcola, there are papers which were published within 11 miles [17.7 km]<3>. A list of those papers, sorted by paper name, can be found on the Extended Newspaper List for Arcola.

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 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 Arcola:

Cemeteries Near Arcola ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Arcola.

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

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

  • Allen Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Allen Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Allen Cemetery
  • Broad Run Church Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Broad Run Church Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Broad Run Church Cemetery
  • Mt. Hope Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Hope Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Hope Cemetery
  • Mt. Zion Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Zion Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Zion Cemetery
  • Ish Family Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ish Family Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ish Family Cemetery
  • Mt. Pleasant Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery
  • Frying Pan Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Frying Pan Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Frying Pan Cemetery
  • Mt. Pleasant Baptist Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Pleasant Baptist Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Pleasant Baptist Cemetery
  • Ashburn Presbyterian Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ashburn Presbyterian Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ashburn Presbyterian Cemetery
  • Aldie Presbyterian Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Aldie Presbyterian Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Aldie Presbyterian Cemetery
  • Mt. Calvary Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Calvary Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Calvary Cemetery
  • Sudley Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sudley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sudley Cemetery
  • Continue List   (257 more) ...
    • Taliaferro / Carter Family Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Taliaferro / Carter Family Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Taliaferro / Carter Family Cemetery
    • Sterling Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sterling Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sterling Cemetery
    • Old Sterling Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)

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>

The Rand McNally Atlas shows that Arcola had a population of 92 people in 1895 with a post office and no railroad service.

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

  • Lenah
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lenah have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lenah
    • Lenah is located in Loudoun County
  • Ryan
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ryan have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ryan
    • Ryan is located in Loudoun County
  • Waxpool
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Waxpool have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Waxpool
    • Waxpool is located in Loudoun County
  • Evergreen Mills
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Evergreen Mills have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Evergreen Mills
    • Evergreen Mills is located in Loudoun County
  • Hickory Grove
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hickory Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Grove
    • Hickory Grove is located in Prince William County
  • Chantilly
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chantilly have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chantilly
    • Chantilly is located in Fairfax County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Chantilly <2>
  • Sterling
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sterling have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sterling
    • Sterling is located in Loudoun County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sterling <2>
  • Aldie
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
  • Catharpin
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Catharpin
    • Catharpin is located in Prince William County
  • Sudley Springs
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sudley Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sudley Springs
    • Sudley Springs is located in Prince William County
  • Herndon
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Herndon have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Herndon
    • Herndon is located in Fairfax County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 24,573 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Herndon <2>
  • Dover
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dover have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dover
    • Dover is located in Loudoun County
  • Continue List   (14 more) ...
    • Landmark
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Landmark have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Landmark
      • Landmark is located in Fauquier County
    • Daysville ‑ Historic
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Daysville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Daysville
      • Daysville is located in Loudoun County
    • Waterfall
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Waterfall have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Waterfall
      • Waterfall is located in Prince William County

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

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

The official website for Loudoun County: www.co.loudoun.va.us/

The official website for State of Virginia: https://www.virginia.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 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Arcola) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Arcola. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 38.9519, Longitude: -77.5338    
<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 Arcola, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.




 

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