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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 Burnt Chimney (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 Burnt Chimney. 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.

Burnt Chimney is located in Franklin 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 Franklin County: Bedford, Floyd, Henry, Patrick, Pittsylvania & Roanoke.

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

  • Franklin County     (The home county of Burnt Chimney)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Burnt Chimney, with the one closest to Burnt Chimney listed first.
    • Villa ‑ Historic
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Villa have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Villa
      • Villa is located in Franklin County
    • Felicia ‑ Historic
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Felicia have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Felicia
      • Felicia is located in Franklin County
    • Redwood
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Hales Ford ‑ Historic
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hales Ford have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hales Ford
      • Hales Ford is located in Franklin County
    • Westlake Corner
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Westlake Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Westlake Corner
      • Westlake Corner is located in Franklin County
    • Gogginsville
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Boones Mill
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • North Shore
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for North Shore have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Shore
      • North Shore is located in Franklin County
    • Rocky Mount
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
    • Union Hall
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Union Hall have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Union Hall
      • Union Hall is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Union Hall <3>
    • Barfoot
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
    • Hickman
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Hickman. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickman
      • Hickman is located in Franklin County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Hickman
      • From Burnt Chimney to Hickman
    • Penhook
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
  • Bedford City
  • Bedford County
  • Botetourt County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Burnt Chimney, with the one closest to Burnt Chimney listed first.
    • Apple Tree Village
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Apple Tree Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Apple Tree Village
      • Apple Tree Village is located in Botetourt County
    • Blue Ridge
      (18 miles [29 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Blue Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blue Ridge
      • Blue Ridge is located in Botetourt County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Blue Ridge <3>
    • Cloverdale
      (18 miles [29 km] to the north)
    • Laymantown
      (18 miles [29 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Laymantown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Laymantown
      • Laymantown is located in Botetourt County
    • Runaway Village
      (18 miles [29 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Runaway Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Runaway Village
      • Runaway Village is located in Botetourt County
    • Daleville
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the north)
    • Troutville
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the north)
    • Lithia
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Lithia. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lithia
      • Lithia is located in Botetourt County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Lithia
      • From Burnt Chimney to Lithia
    • Botetourt ‑ Historic
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Botetourt have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Botetourt
      • Botetourt is located in Botetourt County
    • Fincastle
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the north)
    • Buchanan
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the north)
    • Springwood
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the north)
  • Campbell County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Burnt Chimney, with the one closest to Burnt Chimney listed first.
    • Leesville
      (23 miles [37 km] to the east)
    • Lynch Station
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the east)
    • Altavista
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Altavista have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Altavista
      • Altavista is located in Campbell County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,422 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Altavista <3>
  • Craig County
  • Floyd County
  • Henry County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Burnt Chimney, with the one closest to Burnt Chimney listed first.
    • Oak Level
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oak Level have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Level
      • Oak Level is located in Henry County
    • Reed Creek Village
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Reed Creek Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Reed Creek Village
      • Reed Creek Village is located in Henry County
    • Bassett
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the south)
    • Leatherwood
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the south)
    • Stanleytown
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stanleytown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stanleytown
      • Stanleytown is located in Henry County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Stanleytown <3>
    • Collinsville
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Collinsville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Collinsville
      • Collinsville is located in Henry County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Collinsville <3>
    • Fieldale
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the south)
    • Laurel Park
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Laurel Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Laurel Park
      • Laurel Park is located in Henry County
    • Villa Heights
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Villa Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Villa Heights
      • Villa Heights is located in Henry County
    • Chatmoss
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chatmoss have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chatmoss
      • Chatmoss is located in Henry County
  • Martinsville City
  • Montgomery County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Burnt Chimney, with the one closest to Burnt Chimney listed first.
    • Alleghany Springs
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the west)
    • Elliston
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the west)
    • Shawsville
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shawsville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shawsville
      • Shawsville is located in Montgomery County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Shawsville <3>
    • Montgomery
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the west)
    • Bennetts Mill
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the west)
    • Ellett
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the west)
    • Houchins
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Houchins have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Houchins
      • Houchins is located in Montgomery County
    • Oak Grove
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the west)
    • Old Farm Village
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Old Farm Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Old Farm Village
      • Old Farm Village is located in Montgomery County
    • Pilot
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the west)
  • Patrick County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Burnt Chimney, with the one closest to Burnt Chimney listed first.
    • Dodson
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Dodson. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dodson
      • Dodson is located in Patrick County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Dodson
      • From Burnt Chimney to Dodson
    • Charity
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Charity. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Charity
      • Charity is located in Patrick County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Charity
      • From Burnt Chimney to Charity
  • Pittsylvania County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Burnt Chimney, with the one closest to Burnt Chimney listed first.
    • Museville
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)
    • Pittsville
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Worlds
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Worlds. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Worlds
      • Worlds is located in Pittsylvania County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Worlds
      • From Burnt Chimney to Worlds
    • Grady
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grady have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grady
      • Grady is located in Pittsylvania County
    • Swansonville
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Gretna
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the east)
    • Weal
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Whittles
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Hurt
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hurt have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hurt
      • Hurt is located in Pittsylvania County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,211 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hurt <3>
    • Brutus
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Brutus. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brutus
      • Brutus is located in Pittsylvania County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Brutus
      • From Burnt Chimney to Brutus
    • Chatham
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chatham have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chatham
      • Chatham is located in Pittsylvania County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,413 people
  • Roanoke City
    • The following are listed by their distance from Burnt Chimney, with the one closest to Burnt Chimney listed first.
    • Garden City
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
      • 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 Roanoke City
    • Buena Vista
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Buena Vista have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buena Vista
      • Buena Vista is located in Roanoke City
    • Roanoke
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
  • Roanoke County
  • Salem City
    • The following are listed by their distance from Burnt Chimney, with the one closest to Burnt Chimney listed first.
    • Sunset Village
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunset Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunset Village
      • Sunset Village is located in Salem City
    • Salem
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Salem have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Salem
      • Salem is located in Salem City
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 25,340 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Salem <3>

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

Cemeteries Near Burnt Chimney ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Burnt Chimney.

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

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

  • Turner Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Turner Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Turner Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Harper Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Harper Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Harper Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Old Liberty Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Liberty Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Liberty Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Crook Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Crook Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Crook Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Ozzie Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ozzie Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ozzie Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Poteet Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Poteet Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Poteet Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Perdue Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Perdue Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Perdue Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Kennett Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Kennett Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Kennett Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Thurman Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Thurman Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Thurman Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Wood Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wood Cemetery
    • 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.
  • Jefferson Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jefferson Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jefferson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Chestnut Grove Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Chestnut Grove Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Chestnut Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Continue List   (753 more) ...
    • Oak Hill Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oak Hill Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Oak Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Piedmont Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Piedmont Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Piedmont Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Angle Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Angle Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Angle Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.

Nearby Communities in 1895 ...

We've built the following list with information that came from an Atlas published by Rand McNally in 1895. The Atlas had details such as the population of the community (which appears to have come from the 1890 Census) and whether there was a post office and/or railroad service available. We also indicate if the community no longer exists and is now historic.<4>

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

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

  • Dillons Mill
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dillons Mill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dillons Mill
    • Dillons Mill is located in Franklin County
  • Wyatt ‑ Historic
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wyatt have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wyatt
    • Wyatt is located in Franklin County
  • Villa ‑ Historic
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Villa have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Villa
    • Villa is located in Franklin County
  • Felicia ‑ Historic
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Felicia have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Felicia
    • Felicia is located in Franklin County
  • Redwood
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
  • Hales Ford ‑ Historic
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hales Ford have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hales Ford
    • Hales Ford is located in Franklin County
  • Gogginsville
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
  • Hardy Ford
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hardy Ford have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hardy Ford
    • Hardy Ford is located in Franklin County
  • Boones Mill
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
  • Rocky Mount
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
  • Gladehill
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gladehill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gladehill
    • Gladehill is located in Franklin County
  • Scruggs
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Scruggs have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Scruggs
    • Scruggs is located in Franklin County
  • Continue List   (16 more) ...
    • Union Hall
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Union Hall have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Union Hall
      • Union Hall is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Union Hall <3>
    • Leslie
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Leslie have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leslie
      • Leslie is located in Roanoke County
    • Goodview
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)

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

Newspapers Published in Burnt Chimney ...

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 38 newspapers that have been published in the area around Burnt Chimney.

Although we're unaware of any newspapers that were published in the immediate area of Burnt Chimney, there are papers which were published within 13 miles [20.9 km]<5>. A list of those papers, sorted by paper name, can be found on the Extended Newspaper List for Burnt Chimney.

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 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 Burnt Chimney:

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

The official website for Franklin County: www.franklincountyva.org/

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>An 'estimated' location is one where we have been given GPS coordinates, but are unable to verify the accuracy of those coordinates. That said, we have some confidence that we have placed the marker near the actual location. A typical reason for being unable to verify a location is that it might be on private property or maybe historic and gone without an obvious trace.
<3>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<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 Burnt Chimney, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.
<5>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Burnt Chimney) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Burnt Chimney. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 37.1046, Longitude: -79.8161    









 

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