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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 Keen Mountain (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 Keen Mountain. 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 Keen Mountain ...

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.

For example, a typical abbreviation for Keen Mountain: Keen Mtn. (or less commonly used: Keen Mntn.)

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

Neighboring Counties ...

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

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

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

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

Keen Mountain is located in Buchanan 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 Buchanan County: Pike (KY), Dickenson, Russell, Tazewell, McDowell (WV) & Mingo (WV).

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

  • Buchanan County     (The home county of Keen Mountain)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Keen Mountain, with the one closest to Keen Mountain listed first.
    • Mavisdale
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mavisdale
      • Mavisdale is located in Buchanan County
    • Janey
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Janey
      • Janey is located in Buchanan County
    • Rowe
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Rowe. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rowe
      • Rowe is located in Buchanan County
    • Vansant
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
    • Matney
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Matney. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Matney
      • Matney is located in Buchanan County
    • Royal City
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Royal City have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Royal City
      • Royal City is located in Buchanan County
    • Leemaster
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leemaster
      • Leemaster is located in Buchanan County
    • Grundy
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Council
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Council
      • Council is located in Buchanan County
    • Height
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Height. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Height
      • Height is located in Buchanan County
    • Jackson Flats
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Jackson Flats. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jackson Flats
      • Jackson Flats is located in Buchanan County
    • Paynesville
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Paynesville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paynesville
      • Paynesville is located in Buchanan County
  • Dickenson County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Keen Mountain, with the one closest to Keen Mountain listed first.
    • Bucu
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bucu
      • Bucu is located in Dickenson County
    • Carrie
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Carrie. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carrie
      • Carrie is located in Dickenson County
    • Haysi
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Haysi have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Haysi
      • Haysi is located in Dickenson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 460 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Haysi <2>
    • Aily
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Aily. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Aily
      • Aily is located in Dickenson County
    • Clinchco
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the west)
    • Tarpon
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Tarpon. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tarpon
      • Tarpon is located in Dickenson County
    • Nora
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nora
      • Nora is located in Dickenson County
    • Omaha
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Omaha. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Omaha
      • Omaha is located in Dickenson County
    • Clintwood
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the west)
    • Herald
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Herald
      • Herald is located in Dickenson County
    • Darwin
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Darwin
      • Darwin is located in Dickenson County
  • Russell County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Keen Mountain, with the one closest to Keen Mountain listed first.
    • Russell
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Russell
      • Russell is located in Russell County
    • Dye
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dye
      • Dye is located in Russell County
    • Honaker
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
    • Artrip
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Artrip. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Artrip
      • Artrip is located in Russell County
    • Barnett
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Barnett. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Barnett
      • Barnett is located in Russell County
    • Elk Garden
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Elk Garden. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elk Garden
      • Elk Garden is located in Russell County
    • Spring City
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spring City have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spring City
      • Spring City is located in Russell County
    • Cleveland
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cleveland
      • Cleveland is located in Russell County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 170 people
    • Lebanon
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lebanon have been provided by the GNIS.<3> 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>
    • Kiser ‑ Historic
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kiser have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kiser
      • Kiser is located in Russell County
    • Jessees Mill
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Jessees Mill. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jessees Mill
      • Jessees Mill is located in Russell County
    • Carterton
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Carterton. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carterton
      • Carterton is located in Russell County
  • Smyth County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Keen Mountain, with the one closest to Keen Mountain listed first.
    • Cardwell Town
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cardwell Town have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cardwell Town
      • Cardwell Town is located in Smyth County
    • Allison Gap
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Allison Gap
      • Allison Gap is located in Smyth County
    • Broadford
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Broadford
      • Broadford is located in Smyth County
    • Saltville
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Ellendale
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Ellendale. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ellendale
      • Ellendale is located in Smyth County
  • Tazewell County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Keen Mountain, with the one closest to Keen Mountain listed first.
    • Red Ash
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Red Ash. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Red Ash
      • Red Ash is located in Tazewell County
    • Raven
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Raven have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Raven
      • Raven is located in Tazewell County
    • Richlands
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Cedar Bluff
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Cedar Bluff. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Bluff
      • Cedar Bluff is located in Tazewell County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 998 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cedar Bluff <2>
    • Harman
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Harman. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harman
      • Harman is located in Tazewell County
    • Steeleburg
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Steeleburg
      • Steeleburg is located in Tazewell County
    • Claypool Hill
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Claypool Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Claypool Hill
      • Claypool Hill is located in Tazewell County
    • Paintlick
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Paintlick. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paintlick
      • Paintlick is located in Tazewell County
    • Pounding Mill
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Dunford Village
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dunford Village have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dunford Village
      • Dunford Village is located in Tazewell County
    • Sayersville
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sayersville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sayersville
      • Sayersville is located in Tazewell County
    • Maxwell
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maxwell
      • Maxwell is located in Tazewell County
  • Washington County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Keen Mountain, with the one closest to Keen Mountain listed first.
    • Brumley Gap
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brumley Gap
      • Brumley Gap is located in Washington County
    • Clinchburg
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clinchburg
      • Clinchburg is located in Washington County
    • Lindell
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Lindell. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lindell
      • Lindell is located in Washington County
    • Glenford
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glenford
      • Glenford is located in Washington County
    • Holston
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holston
      • Holston is located in Washington County
    • Lowland
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lowland
      • Lowland is located in Washington County
    • Glade Spring
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast)
  • Wise County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Keen Mountain, with the one closest to Keen Mountain listed first.
    • Saint Paul
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Virginia City
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Virginia City have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Virginia City
      • Virginia City is located in Wise County
    • Dwina
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dwina
      • Dwina is located in Wise County
  • Pike County (KY)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Keen Mountain, with the one closest to Keen Mountain listed first.
    • Paw Paw
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Paw Paw. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paw Paw
      • Paw Paw is located in Pike County (KY)
    • Fedscreek
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fedscreek have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fedscreek
      • Fedscreek is located in Pike County (KY)
    • Mouthcard
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mouthcard
      • Mouthcard is located in Pike County (KY)
    • Elkhorn City
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elkhorn City have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elkhorn City
      • Elkhorn City is located in Pike County (KY)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 874 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Elkhorn City <2>
    • Lick Creek
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lick Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lick Creek
      • Lick Creek is located in Pike County (KY)
    • Cedarville
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedarville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedarville
      • Cedarville is located in Pike County (KY)
    • Stopover
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stopover have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stopover
      • Stopover is located in Pike County (KY)
    • Majestic
      (23 miles [37 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Majestic have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Majestic
      • Majestic is located in Pike County (KY)
    • Belcher
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Belcher have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Belcher
      • Belcher is located in Pike County (KY)
    • Calloway Branch
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Calloway Branch
      • Calloway Branch is located in Pike County (KY)
    • Phelps
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Phelps. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Phelps
      • Phelps is located in Pike County (KY)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Phelps <2>
    • Draffin
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Draffin
      • Draffin is located in Pike County (KY)
  • McDowell County (WV)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Keen Mountain, with the one closest to Keen Mountain listed first.
    • Height
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Height. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Height
      • Height is located in McDowell County (WV)
    • Jackson Flats
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Jackson Flats. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jackson Flats
      • Jackson Flats is located in McDowell County (WV)
    • Paynesville
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Paynesville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paynesville
      • Paynesville is located in McDowell County (WV)
    • Peapatch
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Peapatch
      • Peapatch is located in McDowell County (WV)
    • Bradshaw
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Bradshaw. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bradshaw
      • Bradshaw is located in McDowell County (WV)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 258 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bradshaw <2>
    • Yukon
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Yukon
      • Yukon is located in McDowell County (WV)
    • Union City
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Union City have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Union City
      • Union City is located in McDowell County (WV)
    • War
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for War have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for War
      • War is located in McDowell County (WV)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 659 people
    • Panther
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Panther
      • Panther is located in McDowell County (WV)
    • Iaeger
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Iaeger have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Iaeger
      • Iaeger is located in McDowell County (WV)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 232 people
    • Newhall
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Newhall
      • Newhall is located in McDowell County (WV)
    • Wilmore
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wilmore
      • Wilmore is located in McDowell County (WV)
  • Mingo County (WV)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Keen Mountain, with the one closest to Keen Mountain listed first.
    • Wharncliffe
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the north)
    • Baisden
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
    • Gilbert Creek
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gilbert Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gilbert Creek
      • Gilbert Creek is located in Mingo County (WV)
    • Thacker
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Thacker
      • Thacker is located in Mingo County (WV)
    • Blackberry City
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Blackberry City have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blackberry City
      • Blackberry City is located in Mingo County (WV)
    • Gilbert
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gilbert have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gilbert
      • Gilbert is located in Mingo County (WV)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 378 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Gilbert <2>
    • Matewan
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Matewan have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Matewan
      • Matewan is located in Mingo County (WV)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 415 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Matewan <2>
  • Wyoming County (WV)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Keen Mountain, with the one closest to Keen Mountain listed first.
    • Cub City
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cub City have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cub City
      • Cub City is located in Wyoming County (WV)
    • Stoneville
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stoneville
      • Stoneville is located in Wyoming County (WV)
    • Woosley
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Woosley. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woosley
      • Woosley is located in Wyoming County (WV)

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

Cemeteries Near Keen Mountain ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Keen Mountain.

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

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

  • Keen Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Keen Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Keen Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Ratliff Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ratliff Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ratliff Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Baldwin Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
  • Baldwin Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Baldwin Cemetery
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for the Baldwin Cemetery. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Baldwin Cemetery is located 2 miles [3.2 km]<4> to the northeast of Mavisdale.
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2583902 <5>
  • Coleman Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Coleman Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Coleman Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • McGlothlin Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McGlothlin Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McGlothlin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Street Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Street Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Street Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Ward Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ward Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ward Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Baldwin Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Baldwin Cemetery
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for the Baldwin Cemetery. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Baldwin Cemetery is located 4 miles [6.4 km]<4> to the north of Vansant.
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #49320 <5>
  • Lester Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lester Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lester Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Whitt Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Whitt Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Whitt Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Hurt Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hurt Cemetery
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for the Hurt Cemetery. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Hurt Cemetery is located 6 miles [9.7 km]<4> to the south of Raven.
    • The Hurt Cemetery has also been known as:
    • John Garland Hurt Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2436889 <5>
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    • Compton Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Compton Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Compton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Brown Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Brown Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Brown Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jackson Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jackson Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jackson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> 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.<6>

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

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

  • Shack Mills
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shack Mills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shack Mills
    • Shack Mills is located in Buchanan County
  • Grundy
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
  • Davenport
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Davenport have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Davenport
    • Davenport is located in Buchanan County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Davenport <2>
  • Bee
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bee have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bee
    • Bee is located in Dickenson County
  • Doran
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Doran have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Doran
    • Doran is located in Tazewell County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Doran <2>
  • Duty
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Duty have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Duty
    • Duty is located in Buchanan County
  • Honaker
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
  • Swords Creek
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Swords Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Swords Creek
    • Swords Creek is located in Russell County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Swords Creek <2>
  • Richlands
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
  • Pleasant Hill
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pleasant Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant Hill
    • Pleasant Hill is located in Tazewell County
  • Bearwallow
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bearwallow
    • Bearwallow is located in Buchanan County
  • Colley
    (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Colley have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Colley
    • Colley is located in Dickenson County
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    • Judge ‑ Historic
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Judge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Judge
      • Judge is located in Dickenson County
    • Clifton
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clifton have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clifton
      • Clifton is located in Russell County
    • Cedar Bluff
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Cedar Bluff. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Bluff
      • Cedar Bluff is located in Tazewell County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 998 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cedar Bluff <2>

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

Newspapers Published in Keen Mountain ...

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 12 newspapers that have been published in the area around Keen Mountain.

Although we're unaware of any newspapers that were published in the immediate area of Keen Mountain, there are papers which were published within 12 miles [19.3 km]<4>. A list of those papers, sorted by paper name, can be found on the Extended Newspaper List for Keen Mountain.

Websites to Help With Your Genealogy Research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we first visit 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 Keen Mountain:

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

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

Footnotes ...

<1>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.
<2>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<3>The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
<4>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Keen Mountain) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Keen Mountain. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 37.2023, Longitude: -81.9862       In this case, the coordinates for Keen Mountain have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<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 Keen Mountain, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.




 

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