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Our Genealogy Helper

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 Kenmore (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 Kenmore. 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 southwest 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 south.

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

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

Kenmore is located in Fairfax 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 Fairfax County: Charles (MD), Montgomery (MD), Prince George's (MD), Arlington, Falls Church City, Loudoun & Prince William.

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

  • Fairfax County     (The home county of Kenmore)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Kenmore, with the one closest to Kenmore listed first.
    • Shouse Village
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shouse Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shouse Village
      • Shouse Village is located in Fairfax County
    • Wolf Trap
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wolf Trap have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wolf Trap
      • Wolf Trap is located in Fairfax County
    • Ash Grove
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ash Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ash Grove
      • Ash Grove is located in Fairfax County
    • Great Falls
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Great Falls have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Great Falls
      • Great Falls is located in Fairfax County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Great Falls <2>
    • Springvale
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Springvale. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Springvale
      • Springvale is located in Fairfax County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Springvale
      • From Kenmore to Springvale
    • Vienna
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Tysons Corner
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tysons Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tysons Corner
      • Tysons Corner is located in Fairfax County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Tysons Corner <2>
    • Dunn Loring
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dunn Loring have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dunn Loring
      • Dunn Loring is located in Fairfax County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Dunn Loring <2>
    • Pimmit Hills
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pimmit Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pimmit Hills
      • Pimmit Hills is located in Fairfax County
    • Reston
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Langley
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Langley. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Langley
      • Langley is located in Fairfax County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Langley
      • From Kenmore to Langley
    • McLean
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Idylwood
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Idylwood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Idylwood
      • Idylwood is located in Fairfax County
  • Alexandria City
    • The following are listed by their distance from Kenmore, with the one closest to Kenmore listed first.
    • Chinquapin Village
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chinquapin Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chinquapin Village
      • Chinquapin Village is located in Alexandria City
    • Oakcrest
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Warwick Village
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Warwick Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Warwick Village
      • Warwick Village is located in Alexandria City
    • Alexandria
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
  • Arlington County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Kenmore, with the one closest to Kenmore listed first.
    • Williamsburg Village
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Williamsburg Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Williamsburg Village
      • Williamsburg Village is located in Arlington County
    • Garden City
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
      • 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 Arlington County
    • Riverwood
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
    • Brandon Village
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brandon Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brandon Village
      • Brandon Village is located in Arlington County
    • Cherrydale
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Arlington
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Buckingham
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Colonial Village
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Colonial Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Colonial Village
      • Colonial Village is located in Arlington County
    • Lyon Village
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lyon Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lyon Village
      • Lyon Village is located in Arlington County
    • Arlington Village
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Arlington Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arlington Village
      • Arlington Village is located in Arlington County
  • Fairfax City
  • Falls Church City
    • The following are listed by their distance from Kenmore, with the one closest to Kenmore listed first.
    • Offutt Village
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Offutt Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Offutt Village
      • Offutt Village is located in Falls Church City
    • West Falls Church
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Falls Church
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
  • Fauquier County
  • Loudoun County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Kenmore, with the one closest to Kenmore listed first.
    • Oak Grove
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Sugarland Run
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sugarland Run have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sugarland Run
      • Sugarland Run is located in Loudoun County
    • Countryside
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Countryside have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Countryside
      • Countryside is located in Loudoun County
    • Sterling
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sterling have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sterling
      • Sterling is located in Loudoun County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sterling <2>
    • Ashburn Village
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ashburn Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ashburn Village
      • Ashburn Village is located in Loudoun County
    • Ashburn
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ashburn have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ashburn
      • Ashburn is located in Loudoun County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ashburn <2>
    • Lansdowne
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Arcola
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
    • Waxpool
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Waxpool. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Waxpool
      • Waxpool is located in Loudoun County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Waxpool
      • From Kenmore to Waxpool
    • Belmont
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
    • Lenah
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Lenah. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lenah
      • Lenah is located in Loudoun County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Lenah
      • From Kenmore to Lenah
    • Leesburg
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Leesburg have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leesburg
      • Leesburg is located in Loudoun County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 54,488 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Leesburg <2>
    • Aldie
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the west)
  • Manassas City
  • Manassas Park City
    • Manassas Park
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Manassas Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Manassas Park
      • Manassas Park is located in Manassas Park City
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 18,004 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Manassas Park <2>
  • Prince William County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Kenmore, with the one closest to Kenmore listed first.
    • Yorkshire
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Yorkshire have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Yorkshire
      • Yorkshire is located in Prince William County
    • Yorkshire Village
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Yorkshire Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Yorkshire Village
      • Yorkshire Village is located in Prince William County
    • Loch Lomond
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Loch Lomond have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Loch Lomond
      • Loch Lomond is located in Prince William County
    • Sudley
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sudley have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sudley
      • Sudley is located in Prince William County
    • Buckhall
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Bull Run
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bull Run have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bull Run
      • Bull Run is located in Prince William County
    • Catharpin
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Crestwood Village
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crestwood Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crestwood Village
      • Crestwood Village is located in Prince William County
    • Iron Gate
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Iron Gate have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Iron Gate
      • Iron Gate is located in Prince William County
    • West Gate
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for West Gate have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Gate
      • West Gate is located in Prince William County
    • Lake Ridge
      (18 miles [29 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Ridge
      • Lake Ridge is located in Prince William County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lake Ridge <2>
    • Bataan Village
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bataan Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bataan Village
      • Bataan Village is located in Prince William County
    • Agnewville
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)
  • Anne Arundel County (MD)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Kenmore, with the one closest to Kenmore listed first.
    • Maryland City
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maryland City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maryland City
      • Maryland City is located in Anne Arundel County (MD)
    • Annapolis Junction
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
    • Jessup
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jessup have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jessup
      • Jessup is located in Anne Arundel County (MD)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Jessup <2>
    • Geraghty Village
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Geraghty Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Geraghty Village
      • Geraghty Village is located in Anne Arundel County (MD)
  • Carroll County (MD)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Kenmore, with the one closest to Kenmore listed first.
    • Ridgeville
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Ridgeville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ridgeville
      • Ridgeville is located in Carroll County (MD)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Ridgeville
      • From Kenmore to Ridgeville
    • Mount Airy
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
    • Watersville
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Watersville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Watersville
      • Watersville is located in Carroll County (MD)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Watersville
      • From Kenmore to Watersville
    • Morgan
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Morgan. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Morgan
      • Morgan is located in Carroll County (MD)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Morgan
      • From Kenmore to Morgan
    • Nottingham Village
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Nottingham Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nottingham Village
      • Nottingham Village is located in Carroll County (MD)
    • Woodbine
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the north)
  • Charles County (MD)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Kenmore, with the one closest to Kenmore listed first.
    • Potomac Heights
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Potomac Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Potomac Heights
      • Potomac Heights is located in Charles County (MD)
    • Riverview Village
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Riverview Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riverview Village
      • Riverview Village is located in Charles County (MD)
    • Bryans Road
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bryans Road have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bryans Road
      • Bryans Road is located in Charles County (MD)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bryans Road <2>
    • South Hampton Village
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for South Hampton Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for South Hampton Village
      • South Hampton Village is located in Charles County (MD)
    • Indian Head
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Head have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Head
      • Indian Head is located in Charles County (MD)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,787 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Indian Head <2>
    • Marbury
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marbury have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marbury
      • Marbury is located in Charles County (MD)
    • Freedom Village
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Freedom Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Freedom Village
      • Freedom Village is located in Charles County (MD)
    • Pomonkey
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Mattawoman Village
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mattawoman Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mattawoman Village
      • Mattawoman Village is located in Charles County (MD)
    • Bennsville
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bennsville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bennsville
      • Bennsville is located in Charles County (MD)
    • Acton Village
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Acton Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Acton Village
      • Acton Village is located in Charles County (MD)
    • Mattawoman
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mattawoman have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mattawoman
      • Mattawoman is located in Charles County (MD)
    • Pomfret
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pomfret have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pomfret
      • Pomfret is located in Charles County (MD)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Pomfret <2>
  • Frederick County (MD)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Kenmore, with the one closest to Kenmore listed first.
    • Tuscarora
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northwest)
    • Green Valley
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Valley
      • Green Valley is located in Frederick County (MD)
    • Park Mills
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Park Mills. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Park Mills
      • Park Mills is located in Frederick County (MD)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Park Mills
      • From Kenmore to Park Mills
    • Smith Village
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Smith Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Smith Village
      • Smith Village is located in Frederick County (MD)
    • Adamstown
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Adamstown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Adamstown
      • Adamstown is located in Frederick County (MD)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Adamstown <2>
    • Point-of-Rocks
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Potomac Village
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Potomac Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Potomac Village
      • Potomac Village is located in Frederick County (MD)
    • Buckeystown
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Buckeystown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buckeystown
      • Buckeystown is located in Frederick County (MD)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Buckeystown <2>
    • Manor Village
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Manor Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Manor Village
      • Manor Village is located in Frederick County (MD)
    • Ijamsville
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ijamsville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ijamsville
      • Ijamsville is located in Frederick County (MD)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ijamsville <2>
    • Monrovia
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
    • Reels Mill
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Reels Mill. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Reels Mill
      • Reels Mill is located in Frederick County (MD)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Reels Mill
      • From Kenmore to Reels Mill
    • Adamstown Village
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Adamstown Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Adamstown Village
      • Adamstown Village is located in Frederick County (MD)
  • Howard County (MD)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Kenmore, with the one closest to Kenmore listed first.
    • Highland
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Fulton
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northeast)
    • Scaggsville
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northeast)
    • Clarksville
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clarksville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clarksville
      • Clarksville is located in Howard County (MD)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Clarksville <2>
    • Dayton
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast)
    • Leishear Village
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Leishear Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leishear Village
      • Leishear Village is located in Howard County (MD)
    • North Laurel
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for North Laurel have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Laurel
      • North Laurel is located in Howard County (MD)
    • Roxbury Mills
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast)
    • Timberleigh Village
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Timberleigh Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Timberleigh Village
      • Timberleigh Village is located in Howard County (MD)
    • Hammond Village
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hammond Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hammond Village
      • Hammond Village is located in Howard County (MD)
    • Long Corner
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Long Corner. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Long Corner
      • Long Corner is located in Howard County (MD)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Long Corner
      • From Kenmore to Long Corner
    • Glenelg
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Glenwood
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glenwood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glenwood
      • Glenwood is located in Howard County (MD)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Glenwood <2>
  • Montgomery County (MD)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Kenmore, with the one closest to Kenmore listed first.
    • Potomac
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Potomac have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Potomac
      • Potomac is located in Montgomery County (MD)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Potomac <2>
    • Cabin John
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cabin John have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cabin John
      • Cabin John is located in Montgomery County (MD)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cabin John <2>
    • Glen Echo
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glen Echo have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glen Echo
      • Glen Echo is located in Montgomery County (MD)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 269 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Glen Echo <2>
    • Travilah
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
    • Bradmoor
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
    • Brookmont
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brookmont have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brookmont
      • Brookmont is located in Montgomery County (MD)
    • English Village
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for English Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for English Village
      • English Village is located in Montgomery County (MD)
    • Landon Village
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Landon Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Landon Village
      • Landon Village is located in Montgomery County (MD)
    • North Potomac
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for North Potomac have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Potomac
      • North Potomac is located in Montgomery County (MD)
    • Georgetown Village
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Georgetown Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Georgetown Village
      • Georgetown Village is located in Montgomery County (MD)
    • Bethesda
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
    • Somerset
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Somerset have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Somerset
      • Somerset is located in Montgomery County (MD)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,259 people
    • Lone Oak
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
  • Prince George's County (MD)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Kenmore, with the one closest to Kenmore listed first.
    • Chillum
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chillum have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chillum
      • Chillum is located in Prince George's County (MD)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Chillum <2>
    • Langley Park
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Langley Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Langley Park
      • Langley Park is located in Prince George's County (MD)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Langley Park <2>
    • Adelphi
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Adelphi have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Adelphi
      • Adelphi is located in Prince George's County (MD)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Adelphi <2>
    • Brentwood
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brentwood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brentwood
      • Brentwood is located in Prince George's County (MD)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,439 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Brentwood <2>
    • Hyattsville
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hyattsville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hyattsville
      • Hyattsville is located in Prince George's County (MD)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 18,217 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hyattsville <2>
    • Mount Rainier
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mount Rainier have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Rainier
      • Mount Rainier is located in Prince George's County (MD)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 8,117 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mount Rainier <2>
    • Colmar Manor
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Colmar Manor have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Colmar Manor
      • Colmar Manor is located in Prince George's County (MD)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,458 people
    • Cottage City
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cottage City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cottage City
      • Cottage City is located in Prince George's County (MD)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,355 people
    • Hyattsville Hills
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)
    • North Brentwood
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for North Brentwood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Brentwood
      • North Brentwood is located in Prince George's County (MD)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 549 people
    • University Park
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for University Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for University Park
      • University Park is located in Prince George's County (MD)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,628 people
    • Forest Heights
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Heights
      • Forest Heights is located in Prince George's County (MD)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,558 people
    • Berwyn
      (18 miles [29 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Berwyn have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Berwyn
      • Berwyn is located in Prince George's County (MD)

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

Cemeteries Near Kenmore ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Kenmore.

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

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

  • Andrew Chapel UMC Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Andrew Chapel UMC Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Andrew Chapel UMC Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Andrew Chapel Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
  • Old Bethel Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Bethel Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Bethel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Pleasant Grove Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pleasant Grove Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pleasant Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Browns Chapel Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Browns Chapel Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Browns Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Arnon Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Arnon Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Arnon Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Forestville Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Forestville Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Forestville Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Moorefield Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Moorefield Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Moorefield Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • St. Gabriel Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Gabriel Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Gabriel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Flint Hill Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
  • King David Memorial Gardens
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the King David Memorial Gardens
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the King David Memorial Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • National Memorial Park
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the National Memorial Park
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the National Memorial Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Continue List   (321 more) ...

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 Kenmore had a population of 18 people in 1895 with a post office and no railroad service.

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

  • Ash Grove
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ash Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ash Grove
    • Ash Grove is located in Fairfax County
  • Vienna
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
  • Great Falls
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Great Falls have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Great Falls
    • Great Falls is located in Fairfax County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Great Falls <2>
  • Cropley
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cropley have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cropley
    • Cropley is located in Montgomery County (MD)
  • Great Falls
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Great Falls have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Great Falls
    • Great Falls is located in Montgomery County (MD)
  • Springvale
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Springvale. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Springvale
    • Springvale is located in Fairfax County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Springvale
    • From Kenmore to Springvale
  • Dunn Loring
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dunn Loring have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dunn Loring
    • Dunn Loring is located in Fairfax County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Dunn Loring <2>
  • Lewinsville
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lewinsville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lewinsville
    • Lewinsville is located in Fairfax County
  • Oakton
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
  • Merrifield
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Merrifield have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Merrifield
    • Merrifield is located in Fairfax County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Merrifield <2>
  • Langley
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Langley. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Langley
    • Langley is located in Fairfax County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Langley
    • From Kenmore to Langley
  • Potomac
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Potomac have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Potomac
    • Potomac is located in Montgomery County (MD)
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Potomac <2>
  • Continue List   (16 more) ...
    • Dranesville
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dranesville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dranesville
      • Dranesville is located in Fairfax County
    • Vale
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vale have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vale
      • Vale is located in Fairfax County
    • Cabin John
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cabin John have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cabin John
      • Cabin John is located in Montgomery County (MD)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cabin John <2>

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

Newspapers Published in Kenmore ...

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 Kenmore.

Although we're unaware of any newspapers that were published in the immediate area of Kenmore, there are papers which were published within 6 miles [9.7 km]<6>. A list of those papers, sorted by paper name, can be found on the Extended Newspaper List for Kenmore.

Websites to Help With Your Genealogy Research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we start with the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These helpful 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 Kenmore:

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

The official website for Fairfax County: www.co.fairfax.va.us/

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

Footnotes ...

<1>The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
<2>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<3>An 'estimated' location is one where we have been given GPS coordinates, but are unable to verify the accuracy of those coordinates. That said, we have some confidence that we have placed the marker near the actual location. A typical reason for being unable to verify a location is that it might be on private property or maybe historic and gone without an obvious trace.
<4>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 Kenmore, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.
<6>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- Kenmore) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Kenmore. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 38.9545, Longitude: -77.2694       In this case, the coordinates for Kenmore have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).




 

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