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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 Chatham (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 Chatham. 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 and doctors 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.

Chatham is located in Pittsylvania County and is the County Seat.

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 Pittsylvania County: Caswell (NC), Rockingham (NC), Bedford, Campbell, Franklin, Halifax & Henry.

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

  • Pittsylvania County     (The home county of Chatham)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Chatham, with the one closest to Chatham listed first.
    • Transco Village
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Transco Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Transco Village
      • Transco Village is located in Pittsylvania County
    • Weal
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Weal
      • Weal is located in Pittsylvania County
    • Whittles
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whittles
      • Whittles is located in Pittsylvania County
      • Whittles has also been known as:
      • Whittle's Depot
      • Whittle's Station
    • Spring Garden
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spring Garden have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spring Garden
      • Spring Garden is located in Pittsylvania County
    • Sonans
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sonans have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sonans
      • Sonans is located in Pittsylvania County
    • Java
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Java
      • Java is located in Pittsylvania County
    • Lucks
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lucks
      • Lucks is located in Pittsylvania County
    • Gretna
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gretna
      • Gretna is located in Pittsylvania County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,179 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Gretna <2>
    • Chalk Level
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chalk Level
      • Chalk Level is located in Pittsylvania County
    • Markham
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Markham
      • Markham is located in Pittsylvania County
    • Ridgecrest
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ridgecrest
      • Ridgecrest is located in Pittsylvania County
    • Pittsville
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pittsville
      • Pittsville is located in Pittsylvania County
  • Bedford County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Chatham, with the one closest to Chatham listed first.
    • Radford
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Radford have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Radford
      • Radford is located in Bedford County
    • Moneta
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Davis Mill
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Davis Mill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Davis Mill
      • Davis Mill is located in Bedford County
  • Campbell County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Chatham, with the one closest to Chatham listed first.
    • Leesville
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Leesville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leesville
      • Leesville is located in Campbell County
    • Altavista
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the north)
      • 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 <2>
    • Lynch Station
      (23 miles [37 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lynch Station
      • Lynch Station is located in Campbell County
    • Brookneal
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Gladys
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast)
  • Danville City
    • Danville
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)
  • Franklin County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Chatham, with the one closest to Chatham listed first.
    • Laprades Mill
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Laprades Mill
      • Laprades Mill is located in Franklin County
    • Penhook
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Union Hall
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest)
      • 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 <2>
    • North Shore
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northwest)
      • 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
    • Redwood
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Redwood
      • Redwood is located in Franklin County
    • Westlake Corner
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest)
      • 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
    • Sydnorsville
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sydnorsville
      • Sydnorsville is located in Franklin County
    • Burnt Chimney
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burnt Chimney
      • Burnt Chimney is located in Franklin County
    • Rocky Mount
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest)
  • Halifax County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Chatham, with the one closest to Chatham listed first.
    • Sign Rock
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sign Rock
      • Sign Rock is located in Halifax County
    • Sutherlin
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sutherlin
      • Sutherlin is located in Halifax County
    • Elmo
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elmo have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elmo
      • Elmo is located in Halifax County
    • Cody
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cody
      • Cody is located in Halifax County
    • Jones
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jones
      • Jones is located in Halifax County
    • Loftis
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Loftis have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Loftis
      • Loftis is located in Halifax County
    • Westside Village
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Westside Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Westside Village
      • Westside Village is located in Halifax County
    • Banister Town
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Banister Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Banister Town
      • Banister Town is located in Halifax County
    • Halifax
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the east)
    • Nathalie
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the east)
    • Crystal Hill
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crystal Hill
      • Crystal Hill is located in Halifax County
    • Alton
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast)
  • Henry County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Chatham, with the one closest to Chatham listed first.
    • Axton
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Sandy Level
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sandy Level have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandy Level
      • Sandy Level is located in Henry County
    • Laurel Park
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the west)
      • 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
    • Chatmoss
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest)
      • 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
    • Collinsville
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the west)
      • 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 <2>
    • Oak Level
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the west)
      • 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
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the west)
      • 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
    • Villa Heights
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the west)
      • 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
    • Ridgeway
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest)
  • Madison County
    • Beaver Park
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beaver Park
      • Beaver Park is located in Madison County
  • Martinsville City
    • Martinsville
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the west)
  • Caswell County (NC)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Chatham, with the one closest to Chatham listed first.
    • Gatewood
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gatewood
      • Gatewood is located in Caswell County (NC)
    • Whitetown
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whitetown
      • Whitetown is located in Caswell County (NC)
    • Pelham
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pelham have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pelham
      • Pelham is located in Caswell County (NC)
    • Providence
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Providence have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Providence
      • Providence is located in Caswell County (NC)
    • Blanch
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Blanch have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blanch
      • Blanch is located in Caswell County (NC)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Blanch <2>
    • Milton
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Milton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Milton
      • Milton is located in Caswell County (NC)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 146 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Milton <2>
    • Estelle
      (23 miles [37 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Estelle have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Estelle
      • Estelle is located in Caswell County (NC)
    • Bethel
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bethel have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bethel
      • Bethel is located in Caswell County (NC)
    • Semora
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Semora have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Semora
      • Semora is located in Caswell County (NC)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Semora <2>
    • West Yanceyville
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Yanceyville
      • West Yanceyville is located in Caswell County (NC)
    • Yanceyville
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the south)
  • Rockingham County (NC)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Chatham, with the one closest to Chatham listed first.
    • Ruffin
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the south)
    • Draper ‑ Historic
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Draper have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Draper
      • Draper is located in Rockingham County (NC)
    • Meadow Summit
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadow Summit
      • Meadow Summit is located in Rockingham County (NC)
    • Eden
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eden
      • Eden is located in Rockingham County (NC)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 14,867 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Eden <2>
    • Fairview
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fairview have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairview
      • Fairview is located in Rockingham County (NC)
    • Spray ‑ Historic
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spray have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spray
      • Spray is located in Rockingham County (NC)
    • Lawsonville
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lawsonville
      • Lawsonville is located in Rockingham County (NC)

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

Newspapers Published in the Vicinity of Chatham ...

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 63 newspapers that have been published in the area around Chatham.

We have organized these newspapers into two lists:

  • A Local Newspaper List - focusing on the papers published in the immediate area of Chatham. There are actually two parts to this list - papers printed in the immediate area of Chatham and those printed in the larger area surrounding Chatham.
  • An Extended Newspaper List - a longer list, sorted by paper name and containing those papers published within 16 miles [25.7 km]<3> of Chatham.

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 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 Chatham:

Cemeteries Near Chatham ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Chatham.

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

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

  • Chatham Burial Park
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Chatham Burial Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Chatham Burial Park
  • Hillcrest Memorial Park
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hillcrest Memorial Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hillcrest Memorial Park
  • Jones Family Farm Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
  • Weal Presbyterian Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
  • Harris Homestead Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
  • Whitethorn Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Whitethorn Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Whitethorn Cemetery
  • Thomas Family Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
  • Chestnut Level Baptist Church Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
  • Atkinson Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Atkinson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Atkinson Cemetery
  • Fairview Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fairview Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fairview Cemetery
  • Pines Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Pines Cemetery is located outside and to the south of Gretna.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pines Cemetery
  • Burch Family Cemetery
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
  • Continue List   (478 more) ...
    • Pullens Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
    • New Bethel Church Church of the Brethren
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Gregory Cemetery
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gregory Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gregory 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>

The Rand McNally Atlas shows that Chatham had a population of 757 people in 1895 with a post office and railroad service. In 2020, Chatham had a population of 1,413 people.

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

  • Weal
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Weal
    • Weal is located in Pittsylvania County
  • Dry Fork
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dry Fork have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dry Fork
    • Dry Fork is located in Pittsylvania County
  • Whittles
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whittles
    • Whittles is located in Pittsylvania County
    • Whittles has also been known as:
    • Whittle's Depot
    • Whittle's Station
  • Spring Garden
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spring Garden have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spring Garden
    • Spring Garden is located in Pittsylvania County
  • Sonans
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sonans have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sonans
    • Sonans is located in Pittsylvania County
  • Shockoe
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shockoe have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shockoe
    • Shockoe is located in Pittsylvania County
  • Galveston
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Galveston have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Galveston
    • Galveston is located in Pittsylvania County
  • Banister
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Banister have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Banister
    • Banister is located in Pittsylvania County
  • Pleasant Gap
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pleasant Gap have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant Gap
    • Pleasant Gap is located in Pittsylvania County
  • Keeling
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Keeling have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Keeling
    • Keeling is located in Pittsylvania County
  • Chalk Level
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chalk Level
    • Chalk Level is located in Pittsylvania County
  • Ray
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ray have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ray
    • Ray is located in Pittsylvania County
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    • Pullens
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pullens have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pullens
      • Pullens is located in Pittsylvania County
    • Whitmell
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Whitmell have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whitmell
      • Whitmell is located in Pittsylvania County
    • Callands
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Callands have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Callands
      • Callands is located in Pittsylvania County

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

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

The official website for Pittsylvania County: www.pittgov.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>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<3>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a '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- Chatham) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Chatham. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 36.8185, Longitude: -79.3966       In this case, the coordinates for Chatham have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<4>The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.
<5>We use the term 'Historic' broadly and it generally means that the community no longer exists. However, it can also mean that the community might still exist, but was significantly larger or had a more 'official' existence in the past than it does now. Unfortunately our sources of data have proven to be unreliable. If you can provide us with more specific information about Chatham, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.




 

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