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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 Benhams (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 Benhams. 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 Benhams ...

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.

Another variation: Benham.

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 southwest corner of their home county. During their lives, most doctors and hospitals were in the next county to the west. 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 west 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.

Benhams is located in Washington 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 Washington County: Johnson (TN), Sullivan (TN), Grayson, Russell, Scott & Smyth.

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

  • Washington County     (The home county of Benhams)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Benhams, with the one closest to Benhams listed first.
    • Burson Place
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burson Place
      • Burson Place is located in Washington County
    • Oak Grove
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Grove
      • Oak Grove is located in Washington County
    • Three Springs
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Three Springs
      • Three Springs is located in Washington County
    • Craigs Mill
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Craigs Mill
      • Craigs Mill is located in Washington County
    • Mendota
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mendota
      • Mendota is located in Washington County
    • Rust Hollow
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rust Hollow
      • Rust Hollow is located in Washington County
    • Greendale
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greendale have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greendale
      • Greendale is located in Washington County
    • Holston
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holston
      • Holston is located in Washington County
    • Green Spring
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Spring
      • Green Spring is located in Washington County
    • Abingdon
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Abingdon have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Abingdon
      • Abingdon is located in Washington County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 7,856 people
    • Brumley Gap
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brumley Gap
      • Brumley Gap is located in Washington County
    • Lowland
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lowland
      • Lowland is located in Washington County
    • Glenford
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glenford
      • Glenford is located in Washington County
  • Bristol City
    • The following are listed by their distance from Benhams, with the one closest to Benhams listed first.
    • Virginia Heights
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Virginia Heights
      • Virginia Heights is located in Bristol City
    • Bristol
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bristol have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bristol
      • Bristol is located in Bristol City
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 17,329 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bristol <2>
  • Buchanan County
    • Council
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Council
      • Council is located in Buchanan County
  • Dickenson County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Benhams, with the one closest to Benhams listed first.
    • Herald
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Herald
      • Herald is located in Dickenson County
    • Carrie
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Carrie have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carrie
      • Carrie is located in Dickenson County
    • Bucu
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bucu
      • Bucu is located in Dickenson County
    • Nora
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nora
      • Nora is located in Dickenson County
    • Aily
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Aily have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Aily
      • Aily is located in Dickenson County
  • Norton City
    • Norton
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Norton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Norton
      • Norton is located in Norton City
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,985 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Norton <2>
  • Russell County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Benhams, with the one closest to Benhams listed first.
    • Willow Springs
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Willow Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willow Springs
      • Willow Springs is located in Russell County
    • Fugates Hill
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fugates Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fugates Hill
      • Fugates Hill is located in Russell County
    • Dickensonville
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dickensonville
      • Dickensonville is located in Russell County
    • Bickley Mill
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bickley Mill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bickley Mill
      • Bickley Mill is located in Russell County
    • Castlewood
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
    • Spring City
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spring City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spring City
      • Spring City is located in Russell County
    • Lebanon
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lebanon have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lebanon
      • Lebanon is located in Russell County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,184 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lebanon <2>
    • Cleveland
      (18 miles [29 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cleveland
      • Cleveland is located in Russell County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 170 people
    • Elk Garden
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elk Garden have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elk Garden
      • Elk Garden is located in Russell County
    • Honaker
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Russell
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Russell
      • Russell is located in Russell County
  • Scott County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Benhams, with the one closest to Benhams listed first.
    • Maces Spring
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maces Spring
      • Maces Spring is located in Scott County
    • Grigbys Store
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grigbys Store
      • Grigbys Store is located in Scott County
    • Nickelsville
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Hiltons
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
    • Dungannon
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dungannon
      • Dungannon is located in Scott County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 299 people
    • Weber City
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Weber City
      • Weber City is located in Scott County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,214 people
    • Gate City
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the west)
    • Fort Blackmore
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the west)
    • Yuma
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Yuma have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Yuma
      • Yuma is located in Scott County
    • Frisco
      (23 miles [37 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Frisco have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Frisco
      • Frisco is located in Scott County
    • Lano
      (23 miles [37 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lano
      • Lano is located in Scott County
    • Kermit
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kermit have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kermit
      • Kermit is located in Scott County
    • Clinchport
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clinchport
      • Clinchport is located in Scott County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 65 people
  • Smyth County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Benhams, with the one closest to Benhams listed first.
    • Allison Gap
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Allison Gap
      • Allison Gap is located in Smyth County
    • Cardwell Town
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cardwell Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cardwell Town
      • Cardwell Town is located in Smyth County
    • Saltville
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
    • Chilhowie
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chilhowie have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chilhowie
      • Chilhowie is located in Smyth County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,698 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Chilhowie <2>
  • Wise County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Benhams, with the one closest to Benhams listed first.
    • Saint Paul
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saint Paul have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saint Paul
      • Saint Paul is located in Wise County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 847 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Saint Paul <2>
    • Dwina
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dwina
      • Dwina is located in Wise County
    • Virginia City
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Virginia City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Virginia City
      • Virginia City is located in Wise County
    • Coeburn
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Esserville
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Esserville
      • Esserville is located in Wise County
    • Hamilton town
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hamilton town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hamilton town
      • Hamilton town is located in Wise County
    • Wise
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)
  • Carter County (TN)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Benhams, with the one closest to Benhams listed first.
    • Buladeen
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buladeen
      • Buladeen is located in Carter County (TN)
      • Former names for Buladeen:
      • Colesville
      • Magnetic
    • Biltmore
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Biltmore
      • Biltmore is located in Carter County (TN)
    • Hunter
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hunter have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunter
      • Hunter is located in Carter County (TN)
    • Watauga
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Watauga
      • Watauga is located in Carter County (TN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 373 people
    • Elizabethton
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the south)
    • Central
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Central have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Central
      • Central is located in Carter County (TN)
    • Pine Crest
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pine Crest have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pine Crest
      • Pine Crest is located in Carter County (TN)
    • Hampton
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the south)
    • Gap Run
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gap Run
      • Gap Run is located in Carter County (TN)
  • Hawkins County (TN)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Benhams, with the one closest to Benhams listed first.
    • Frisco
      (23 miles [37 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Frisco have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Frisco
      • Frisco is located in Hawkins County (TN)
    • Rotherwood
      (23 miles [37 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rotherwood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rotherwood
      • Rotherwood is located in Hawkins County (TN)
    • Waycross
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Waycross have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Waycross
      • Waycross is located in Hawkins County (TN)
      • Estimated population in 2014: 4,091 people
    • Solitude ‑ Historic
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Solitude. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Solitude
      • Solitude is located in Hawkins County (TN)
    • Mount Carmel
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the west)
    • Block City
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Block City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Block City
      • Block City is located in Hawkins County (TN)
    • Green Village
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Village
      • Green Village is located in Hawkins County (TN)
    • Church Hill
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Church Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Church Hill
      • Church Hill is located in Hawkins County (TN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 6,643 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Church Hill <2>
  • Johnson County (TN)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Benhams, with the one closest to Benhams listed first.
    • Winchester
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Winchester have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Winchester
      • Winchester is located in Johnson County (TN)
      • Estimated population in 2014: 8,547 people
    • Butler
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast)
    • Shingletown
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shingletown
      • Shingletown is located in Johnson County (TN)
    • Fuller
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fuller
      • Fuller is located in Johnson County (TN)
    • Mountain City
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast)
  • Sullivan County (TN)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Benhams, with the one closest to Benhams listed first.
    • Bristol
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bristol
      • Bristol is located in Sullivan County (TN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 27,142 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bristol <2>
    • Collingwood
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Collingwood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Collingwood
      • Collingwood is located in Sullivan County (TN)
      • Estimated population in 2014: 48,655 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Collingwood <2>
    • Walnut Hill
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Walnut Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Walnut Hill
      • Walnut Hill is located in Sullivan County (TN)
    • Forest Hills
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Hills
      • Forest Hills is located in Sullivan County (TN)
    • Hunter Hills
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hunter Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunter Hills
      • Hunter Hills is located in Sullivan County (TN)
      • Population from the 2010 Census: 1,854 people
    • Beechnut City
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Beechnut City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beechnut City
      • Beechnut City is located in Sullivan County (TN)
    • Cross
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cross
      • Cross is located in Sullivan County (TN)
      • Estimated population in 2014: 11,330 people
    • Ruthton
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ruthton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ruthton
      • Ruthton is located in Sullivan County (TN)
    • Mill Point
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mill Point
      • Mill Point is located in Sullivan County (TN)
      • Estimated population in 2014: 11,080 people
    • Blountville
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Blountville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blountville
      • Blountville is located in Sullivan County (TN)
      • Population from the 2010 Census: 3,074 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Blountville <2>
    • Harrtown
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harrtown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harrtown
      • Harrtown is located in Sullivan County (TN)
      • Estimated population in 2014: 4,365 people
    • Cedar Grove
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Grove
      • Cedar Grove is located in Sullivan County (TN)
    • Galloway Mill
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Galloway Mill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Galloway Mill
      • Galloway Mill is located in Sullivan County (TN)
      • Estimated population in 2014: 665 people
  • Unicoi County (TN)
    • Whispering Pines
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whispering Pines
      • Whispering Pines is located in Unicoi County (TN)
  • Washington County (TN)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Benhams, with the one closest to Benhams listed first.
    • Oak Grove
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oak Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Grove
      • Oak Grove is located in Washington County (TN)
    • Spurgeon
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spurgeon
      • Spurgeon is located in Washington County (TN)
      • Population from the 2010 Census: 3,957 people
    • Austin Village
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Austin Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Austin Village
      • Austin Village is located in Washington County (TN)
    • Gray
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gray have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gray
      • Gray is located in Washington County (TN)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Gray <2>
    • North Johnson City
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for North Johnson City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Johnson City
      • North Johnson City is located in Washington County (TN)
    • Oakland Village
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oakland Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oakland Village
      • Oakland Village is located in Washington County (TN)
    • Camelot Two
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Camelot Two have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Camelot Two
      • Camelot Two is located in Washington County (TN)
      • Estimated population in 2014: 3,582 people
    • East Ridge
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for East Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for East Ridge
      • East Ridge is located in Washington County (TN)
      • Estimated population in 2014: 21,317 people
    • Johnson City
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Johnson City
      • Johnson City is located in Washington County (TN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 67,142 people
      • Former names for Johnson City:
      • Blue Plum Station
      • Haynesville
      • Johnsons Depot
      • Johnsons Tank
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Johnson City <2>
    • South Gate Village
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for South Gate Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for South Gate Village
      • South Gate Village is located in Washington County (TN)
    • Wheelocktown ‑ Historic
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wheelocktown
      • Wheelocktown is located in Washington County (TN)
    • Harmony
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harmony have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harmony
      • Harmony is located in Washington County (TN)
    • Fall Branch
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fall Branch have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fall Branch
      • Fall Branch is located in Washington County (TN)
      • Population from the 2010 Census: 1,291 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Fall Branch <2>

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

Newspapers Published in Benhams ...

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 10 newspapers that have been published in the area around Benhams.

Although we're unaware of any newspapers that were published in the immediate area of Benhams, there are papers which were published within 11 miles [17.7 km]<4>. A list of those papers, sorted by paper name, can be found on the Extended Newspaper List for Benhams.

Websites to Help With Your Genealogy Research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we 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 Benhams:

Cemeteries Near Benhams ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Benhams.

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

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

  • Fleenor Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fleenor Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fleenor Cemetery
  • Barker Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Barker Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Barker Cemetery
  • Fleenor Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fleenor Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fleenor Cemetery
  • Rust Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rust Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rust Cemetery
  • Moore Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Moore Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Moore Cemetery
  • Worsham Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Worsham Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Worsham Cemetery
  • Burson Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Burson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Burson Cemetery
  • Wood Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wood Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wood Cemetery
  • Walnut Grove Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Walnut Grove Cemetery is located 2 miles [3.2 km]<4> to the west of Mendota.
    • The Walnut Grove Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Walnut Grove Baptist Church Cemetery
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Walnut Grove Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2213711 <5>
  • Hall Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hall Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hall Cemetery
  • Sharett Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sharett Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sharett Cemetery
  • Shaffer Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
  • Continue List   (1663 more) ...
    • Malone Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Malone Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Malone Cemetery
    • Sproles Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sproles Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sproles Cemetery
    • Hartsock Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hartsock Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hartsock 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.<6>

The Rand McNally Atlas shows that in 1895, Benhams had a post office and railroad service.

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

  • Ravens Nest
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ravens Nest have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ravens Nest
    • Ravens Nest is located in Washington County
  • Fleenors
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fleenors have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fleenors
    • Fleenors is located in Washington County
  • Ketron
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ketron have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ketron
    • Ketron is located in Washington County
  • Wallace
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wallace have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wallace
    • Wallace is located in Washington County
  • Craigs Mill
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Craigs Mill
    • Craigs Mill is located in Washington County
  • Alum Wells
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Alum Wells have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alum Wells
    • Alum Wells is located in Washington County
  • Mendota
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mendota
    • Mendota is located in Washington County
  • Bristol
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bristol
    • Bristol is located in Sullivan County (TN)
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 27,142 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bristol <2>
  • Fugates Hill
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fugates Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fugates Hill
    • Fugates Hill is located in Russell County
  • Willow Springs
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Willow Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willow Springs
    • Willow Springs is located in Russell County
  • Paperville
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Paperville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paperville
    • Paperville is located in Sullivan County (TN)
  • Bolton
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bolton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bolton
    • Bolton is located in Russell County
  • Continue List   (15 more) ...
    • Masons Store ‑ Historic
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Masons Store have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Masons Store
      • Masons Store is located in Russell County
    • Hawkins Mill
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hawkins Mill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hawkins Mill
      • Hawkins Mill is located in Russell County
    • Creswell
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Creswell have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Creswell
      • Creswell is located in Russell County

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

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

The official website for Washington County: www.washcova.com/

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>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.
<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 drawn from Point A (ie- Benhams) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Benhams. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 36.6786, Longitude: -82.2183    
<5>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.
<6>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 Benhams, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.




 

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