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

Name Variations for Bacons Fork ...

When searching records, keep in mind that names and their spelling can change over time. Our sources include documents like maps, railroad schedules, Travel, Express and Shipping Guides. Many of these documents date from the 1800's and it's common to find spelling differences.

Although we can't give a definitive list, hopefully the following will give you a feel for the variations that might have occurred.

  • A typical abbreviation for Bacons Fork: Bacons Frk.
  • While the name of this community is Bacons Fork, be aware that it's the common practice of mapmakers to remove the apostrophe from possessive names<1>. So Bacons Fork may originally have been Bacon's Fork.

    Sometimes the trailing 's' might be dropped altogether, in which case Bacons Fork might be written as Bacon Fork.

If you have information about these names (such as the reason for the change, date of change, the origin of the name), please Contact Us.

Neighboring Counties ...

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

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

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

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

Bacons Fork is located in Lunenburg 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 Lunenburg County: Brunswick, Charlotte, Mecklenburg, Nottoway & Prince Edward.

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

  • Lunenburg County     (The home county of Bacons Fork)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Bacons Fork, with the one closest to Bacons Fork listed first.
    • Lochleven
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lochleven
      • Lochleven is located in Lunenburg County
    • Dundas
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dundas
      • Dundas is located in Lunenburg County
    • Kenbridge
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Oral Oaks
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oral Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oral Oaks
      • Oral Oaks is located in Lunenburg County
    • Lunenburg
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lunenburg
      • Lunenburg is located in Lunenburg County
    • Victoria
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Victoria have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Victoria
      • Victoria is located in Lunenburg County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,632 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Victoria <2>
    • Nutbush
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nutbush
      • Nutbush is located in Lunenburg County
    • Pleasant Grove
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant Grove
      • Pleasant Grove is located in Lunenburg County
    • Meherrin
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meherrin
      • Meherrin is located in Lunenburg County
  • Amelia County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Bacons Fork, with the one closest to Bacons Fork listed first.
    • Earls
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Earls have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Earls
      • Earls is located in Amelia County
    • Ammon
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ammon
      • Ammon is located in Amelia County
  • Brunswick County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Bacons Fork, with the one closest to Bacons Fork listed first.
    • Alberta
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Alberta have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alberta
      • Alberta is located in Brunswick County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 265 people
    • Brodnax
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
    • Lawrenceville
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Ezell
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ezell
      • Ezell is located in Brunswick County
    • Edgerton
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edgerton
      • Edgerton is located in Brunswick County
    • Powellton
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Powellton
      • Powellton is located in Brunswick County
    • Callaville
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Callaville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Callaville
      • Callaville is located in Brunswick County
    • Totaro
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Totaro have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Totaro
      • Totaro is located in Brunswick County
    • Gasburg
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Ante
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ante have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ante
      • Ante is located in Brunswick County
  • Charlotte County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Bacons Fork, with the one closest to Bacons Fork listed first.
    • Keysville
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Keysville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Keysville
      • Keysville is located in Charlotte County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 776 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Keysville <2>
    • Wylliesburg
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wylliesburg have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wylliesburg
      • Wylliesburg is located in Charlotte County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Wylliesburg <2>
  • Dinwiddie County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Bacons Fork, with the one closest to Bacons Fork listed first.
    • Darvills
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Darvills
      • Darvills is located in Dinwiddie County
    • McKenney
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Wilsons
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wilsons
      • Wilsons is located in Dinwiddie County
  • Emporia City
    • The following are listed by their distance from Bacons Fork, with the one closest to Bacons Fork listed first.
    • Emporia
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
    • White City
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for White City have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for White City
      • White City is located in Emporia City
  • Greensville County
    • Radium
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Radium have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Radium
      • Radium is located in Greensville County
  • Mecklenburg County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Bacons Fork, with the one closest to Bacons Fork listed first.
    • Opie
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Opie
      • Opie is located in Mecklenburg County
    • South Hill
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for South Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for South Hill
      • South Hill is located in Mecklenburg County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 4,356 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for South Hill <2>
    • Ogburn
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ogburn have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ogburn
      • Ogburn is located in Mecklenburg County
    • La Crosse
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for La Crosse have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for La Crosse
      • La Crosse is located in Mecklenburg County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 576 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for La Crosse <2>
    • Dunns Corner
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dunns Corner
      • Dunns Corner is located in Mecklenburg County
    • Union Level
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Union Level
      • Union Level is located in Mecklenburg County
    • Hagood
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hagood have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hagood
      • Hagood is located in Mecklenburg County
    • Bracey
      (18 miles [29 km] to the south)
    • Boydton
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Boydton have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Boydton
      • Boydton is located in Mecklenburg County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 410 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Boydton <2>
    • Chase City
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the west)
    • Cusco Willa
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cusco Willa have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cusco Willa
      • Cusco Willa is located in Mecklenburg County
    • Finneywood
      (23 miles [37 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Finneywood
      • Finneywood is located in Mecklenburg County
  • Nottoway County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Bacons Fork, with the one closest to Bacons Fork listed first.
    • Winnie
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Winnie have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Winnie
      • Winnie is located in Nottoway County
    • Blackstone
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Blackstone have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blackstone
      • Blackstone is located in Nottoway County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,304 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Blackstone <2>
    • Crewe
      (23 miles [37 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crewe have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crewe
      • Crewe is located in Nottoway County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,116 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Crewe <2>
    • Burkeville
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Burkeville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burkeville
      • Burkeville is located in Nottoway County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 398 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Burkeville <2>
    • Spainville
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spainville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spainville
      • Spainville is located in Nottoway County
  • Spotsylvania County
    • Brokenburg
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brokenburg
      • Brokenburg is located in Spotsylvania County
  • Halifax County (NC)
    • Littleton
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)
  • Northampton County (NC)
    • Henrico
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Henrico have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Henrico
      • Henrico is located in Northampton County (NC)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Henrico <2>
  • Vance County (NC)
    • Drewry
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Drewry have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Drewry
      • Drewry is located in Vance County (NC)
  • Warren County (NC)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Bacons Fork, with the one closest to Bacons Fork listed first.
    • Church Hill
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Church Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Church Hill
      • Church Hill is located in Warren County (NC)
    • Wise
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wise have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wise
      • Wise is located in Warren County (NC)
    • Rose Hill
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rose Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rose Hill
      • Rose Hill is located in Warren County (NC)
    • Macon
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Macon have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Macon
      • Macon is located in Warren County (NC)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 109 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Macon <2>
    • Warren Plains
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Warren Plains
      • Warren Plains is located in Warren County (NC)
    • Norlina
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Norlina
      • Norlina is located in Warren County (NC)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,040 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Norlina <2>
    • Vaughan
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vaughan have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vaughan
      • Vaughan is located in Warren County (NC)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Vaughan <2>
    • Snow Hill
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the south)
      • 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 Warren County (NC)

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

Newspapers Published in Bacons Fork ...

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 16 newspapers that have been published in the area around Bacons Fork.

Although we're unaware of any newspapers that were published in the immediate area of Bacons Fork, there are papers which were published within 16 miles [25.7 km]<4>. A list of those papers, sorted by paper name, can be found on the Extended Newspaper List for Bacons Fork.

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

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

Cemeteries Near Bacons Fork ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Bacons Fork.

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

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

  • McDaniel Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McDaniel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McDaniel Cemetery
  • Neblett Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Neblett Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Neblett Cemetery
  • Manson Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Manson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Manson Cemetery
  • Wilkinson Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wilkinson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wilkinson Cemetery
  • Hite Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hite Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hite Cemetery
  • Marshall Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Marshall Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Marshall Cemetery
  • St. James Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. James Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. James Cemetery
  • Bailey Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bailey Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bailey Cemetery
  • Crestview Memorial Park
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Crestview Memorial Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Crestview Memorial Park
  • Providence Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Providence Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Providence Cemetery
  • Olivet Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Olivet Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Olivet Cemetery
  • Orgain Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Orgain Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Orgain Cemetery
  • Continue List   (235 more) ...
    • Dugger Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dugger Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dugger Cemetery
    • Laffoon Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Laffoon Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Laffoon Cemetery
    • Jones Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jones Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jones Cemetery

Nearby Communities in 1895 ...

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

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

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

  • Lochleven
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lochleven
    • Lochleven is located in Lunenburg County
  • Non Intervention ‑ Historic
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Non Intervention have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Non Intervention
    • Non Intervention is located in Lunenburg County
  • Forksville
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forksville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forksville
    • Forksville is located in Mecklenburg County
  • Meredithville
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meredithville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meredithville
    • Meredithville is located in Brunswick County
  • Edmunds Store
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Edmunds Store have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edmunds Store
    • Edmunds Store is located in Brunswick County
  • Barrows Store
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Barrows Store have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Barrows Store
    • Barrows Store is located in Brunswick County
  • Bagleys Mills
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bagleys Mills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bagleys Mills
    • Bagleys Mills is located in Lunenburg County
  • Oral Oaks
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oral Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oral Oaks
    • Oral Oaks is located in Lunenburg County
  • South Hill
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for South Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for South Hill
    • South Hill is located in Mecklenburg County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 4,356 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for South Hill <2>
  • Octagon
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Octagon have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Octagon
    • Octagon is located in Brunswick County
  • La Crosse
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for La Crosse have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for La Crosse
    • La Crosse is located in Mecklenburg County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 576 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for La Crosse <2>
  • Brodnax
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
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    • Brokenburg
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brokenburg
      • Brokenburg is located in Spotsylvania County
    • Jonesboro ‑ Historic
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jonesboro have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jonesboro
      • Jonesboro is located in Brunswick County
    • North View
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for North View have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North View
      • North View is located in Mecklenburg County

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

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

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

Footnotes ...

<1>It's generally believed that possessive apostrophes are removed to prevent confusion on maps where the apostrophe may be confused with a cartographic symbol. While this is generally true, it's not uncommon to find possessive apostrophes in administrative names (such as towns or counties).
<2>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<3>The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
<4>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Bacons Fork) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Bacons Fork. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 36.8524, Longitude: -78.0600       In this case, the coordinates for Bacons Fork have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<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 Bacons Fork, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.




 

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