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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 Merrifield (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 Merrifield. 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 southeast 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 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 east 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.

Merrifield 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 Merrifield. For each of these counties, we show a sample of those communities that are closest to Merrifield:

  • Fairfax County     (The home county of Merrifield)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Merrifield, with the one closest to Merrifield listed first.
    • Dunn Loring
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • 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>
    • Idylwood
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • 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
    • Jefferson Village
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jefferson Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jefferson Village
      • Jefferson Village is located in Fairfax County
    • Jefferson
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jefferson have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jefferson
      • Jefferson is located in Fairfax County
    • Vienna
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Fairfax Hills
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairfax Hills
      • Fairfax Hills is located in Fairfax County
    • Mantua
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mantua have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mantua
      • Mantua is located in Fairfax County
    • Seven Corners
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Pimmit Hills
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • 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
    • Annandale
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Annandale have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Annandale
      • Annandale is located in Fairfax County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Annandale <2>
    • Hunts Village
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hunts Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunts Village
      • Hunts Village is located in Fairfax County
    • Oakton
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oakton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oakton
      • Oakton is located in Fairfax County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Oakton <2>
  • Alexandria City
    • The following are listed by their distance from Merrifield, with the one closest to Merrifield listed first.
    • Chinquapin Village
      (8 miles [12.9 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
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oakcrest
      • Oakcrest is located in Alexandria City
    • Warwick Village
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
      • 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
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
  • Arlington County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Merrifield, with the one closest to Merrifield listed first.
    • Williamsburg Village
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • 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
    • Brandon Village
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • 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
    • Garden City
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • 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
    • Arlington
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Buckingham
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buckingham
      • Buckingham is located in Arlington County
    • Cherrydale
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherrydale
      • Cherrydale is located in Arlington County
    • Arlington Village
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
      • 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
    • Colonial Village
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
      • 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
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
      • 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
    • Riverwood
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riverwood
      • Riverwood is located in Arlington County
  • Fairfax City
    • Fairfax
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
  • Falls Church City
    • The following are listed by their distance from Merrifield, with the one closest to Merrifield listed first.
    • Offutt Village
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • 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
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Falls Church
      • West Falls Church is located in Falls Church City
    • Falls Church
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
  • Fauquier County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Merrifield, with the one closest to Merrifield listed first.
    • Landmark
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Landmark have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Landmark
      • Landmark is located in Fauquier County
    • Catlett
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Broad Run
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the west)
    • Brent Town
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brent Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brent Town
      • Brent Town is located in Fauquier County
    • Halfway
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Halfway have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Halfway
      • Halfway is located in Fauquier County
    • The Plains
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the west)
    • Zulla
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Zulla
      • Zulla is located in Fauquier County
  • Loudoun County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Merrifield, with the one closest to Merrifield listed first.
    • Oak Grove
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Grove
      • Oak Grove is located in Loudoun County
    • Sugarland Run
      (13 miles [20.9 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
    • Sterling
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
      • 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>
    • Countryside
      (15 miles [24.1 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
    • Ashburn Village
      (17 miles [27.4 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
    • Arcola
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arcola
      • Arcola is located in Loudoun County
    • Ashburn
      (18 miles [29 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>
    • Waxpool
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Waxpool have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Waxpool
      • Waxpool is located in Loudoun County
    • Lansdowne
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)
    • Belmont
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Belmont
      • Belmont is located in Loudoun County
    • Leesburg
      (23 miles [37 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
      (23 miles [37 km] to the west)
  • Manassas City
    • Manassas
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
  • Manassas Park City
    • Manassas Park
      (14 miles [22.5 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 Merrifield, with the one closest to Merrifield listed first.
    • Lake Ridge
      (13 miles [20.9 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>
    • Yorkshire Village
      (13 miles [20.9 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
    • Yorkshire
      (13 miles [20.9 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
    • Agnewville
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Agnewville
      • Agnewville is located in Prince William County
    • Marumsco Village
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marumsco Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marumsco Village
      • Marumsco Village is located in Prince William County
    • Woodbridge
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
    • Buckhall
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buckhall
      • Buckhall is located in Prince William County
    • Loch Lomond
      (14 miles [22.5 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
    • West Gate
      (15 miles [24.1 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
    • Sudley
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
      • 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
    • Crestwood Village
      (16 miles [25.7 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
    • Bull Run
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
      • 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
  • Stafford County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Merrifield, with the one closest to Merrifield listed first.
    • Widewater Village at Stafford
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Widewater Village at Stafford have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Widewater Village at Stafford
      • Widewater Village at Stafford is located in Stafford County
    • Aquia Harbour
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Aquia Harbour have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Aquia Harbour
      • Aquia Harbour is located in Stafford County
    • King James Village
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for King James Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for King James Village
      • King James Village is located in Stafford County
    • Meadowood Village
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadowood Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadowood Village
      • Meadowood Village is located in Stafford County
  • Anne Arundel County (MD)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Merrifield, with the one closest to Merrifield listed first.
    • Maryland City
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast)
      • 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
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Crofton Village Green
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crofton Village Green have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crofton Village Green
      • Crofton Village Green is located in Anne Arundel County (MD)
    • Crofton
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crofton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crofton
      • Crofton is located in Anne Arundel County (MD)
    • Stonegate Village
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stonegate Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stonegate Village
      • Stonegate Village is located in Anne Arundel County (MD)
    • Geraghty Village
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast)
      • 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)
    • Jessup
      (30 miles [48.3 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>
  • Charles County (MD)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Merrifield, with the one closest to Merrifield listed first.
    • Potomac Heights
      (18 miles [29 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
      (18 miles [29 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
      (18 miles [29 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
      (18 miles [29 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
      (19 miles [30.6 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
      (20 miles [32.2 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
      (20 miles [32.2 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
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pomonkey
      • Pomonkey is located in Charles County (MD)
    • Mattawoman Village
      (21 miles [33.8 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
      (21 miles [33.8 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
      (23 miles [37 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)
    • Pomfret
      (23 miles [37 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 Merrifield, with the one closest to Merrifield listed first.
    • Tuscarora
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tuscarora have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tuscarora
      • Tuscarora is located in Frederick County (MD)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Tuscarora <2>
    • Green Valley
      (30 miles [48.3 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
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Park Mills have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Park Mills
      • Park Mills is located in Frederick County (MD)
  • Howard County (MD)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Merrifield, with the one closest to Merrifield listed first.
    • Fulton
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fulton
      • Fulton is located in Howard County (MD)
    • Highland
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Scaggsville
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Hammond Village
      (26 miles [41.8 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)
    • Leishear Village
      (26 miles [41.8 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
      (26 miles [41.8 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)
    • Clarksville
      (27 miles [43.5 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
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
    • Savage
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
    • Simpsonville
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Simpsonville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Simpsonville
      • Simpsonville is located in Howard County (MD)
    • Glenelg
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Glenshire Towne
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glenshire Towne have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glenshire Towne
      • Glenshire Towne is located in Howard County (MD)
  • Montgomery County (MD)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Merrifield, with the one closest to Merrifield listed first.
    • Brookmont
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • 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)
    • Cabin John
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • 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
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • 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>
    • Potomac
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
      • 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>
    • English Village
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
      • 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
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
      • 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)
    • Somerset
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
      • 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
    • Bethesda
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
    • Bradmoor
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bradmoor
      • Bradmoor is located in Montgomery County (MD)
    • Chevy Chase Section Three
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chevy Chase Section Three have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chevy Chase Section Three
      • Chevy Chase Section Three is located in Montgomery County (MD)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 794 people
    • Chevy Chase Village
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chevy Chase Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chevy Chase Village
      • Chevy Chase Village is located in Montgomery County (MD)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,050 people
    • Chevy Chase
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chevy Chase have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chevy Chase
      • Chevy Chase is located in Montgomery County (MD)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,980 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Chevy Chase <2>
  • Prince George's County (MD)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Merrifield, with the one closest to Merrifield listed first.
    • Forest Heights
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
      • 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
    • Oxon Hill
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oxon Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oxon Hill
      • Oxon Hill is located in Prince George's County (MD)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Oxon Hill <2>
    • Fort Foote Village
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fort Foote Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fort Foote Village
      • Fort Foote Village is located in Prince George's County (MD)
    • Hillcrest Heights
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hillcrest Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hillcrest Heights
      • Hillcrest Heights is located in Prince George's County (MD)
    • Mount Rainier
      (14 miles [22.5 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>
    • Chillum
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
      • 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>
    • Brentwood
      (15 miles [24.1 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>
    • Colmar Manor
      (15 miles [24.1 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
      (15 miles [24.1 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
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
      • 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>
    • Fort Washington
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Friendly
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Friendly have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Friendly
      • Friendly is located in Prince George's County (MD)

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

Newspapers Published in Merrifield ...

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 Merrifield.

Although we're unaware of any newspapers that were published in the immediate area of Merrifield, there are papers which were published within 4 miles [6.4 km]<3>. A list of those papers, sorted by paper name, can be found on the Extended Newspaper List for Merrifield.

Websites to Help With Your Genealogy Research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we like to start with the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These websites either offer the information directly or else point to where you can find it. Their information is open to everyone.

To help you get started, the following links will take you to the pages that are relevant to Merrifield:

Cemeteries Near Merrifield ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Merrifield.

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

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

  • National Memorial Park
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • 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.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the National Memorial Park
  • King David Memorial Gardens
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • 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.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the King David Memorial Gardens
  • Pleasant Valley Memorial Park
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
  • Gooding Family Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gooding Family Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gooding Family Cemetery
  • Second Baptist Church Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Second Baptist Church Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Second Baptist Church Cemetery
  • Galloway Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Galloway Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Galloway Cemetery
  • St. James Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
  • Moorefield Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • 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.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Moorefield Cemetery
  • Annandale UMC Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
  • Oakwood Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Oakwood Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oakwood Cemetery
  • The Falls Church Churchyard Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the The Falls Church Churchyard Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the The Falls Church Churchyard Cemetery
  • Phillips Family Graveyard
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Phillips Family Graveyard have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Phillips Family Graveyard
  • Continue List   (313 more) ...
    • Flint Hill Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Fairfax City Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Pleasant Grove Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • 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.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pleasant Grove Cemetery

Nearby Communities in 1895 ...

We've built the following list with information that came from an Atlas published by Rand McNally in 1895. The Atlas had details such as the population of the community (which appears to have come from the 1890 Census) and whether there was a post office and/or railroad service available. We also indicate if the community no longer exists and is now historic.<5>

The Rand McNally Atlas shows that in 1895, Merrifield had a post office and no railroad service.

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

  • Dunn Loring
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • 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>
  • Vienna
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
  • Ash Grove
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • 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
  • Annandale
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Annandale have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Annandale
    • Annandale is located in Fairfax County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Annandale <2>
  • Oakton
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oakton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oakton
    • Oakton is located in Fairfax County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Oakton <2>
  • Fairfax
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
  • Ravensworth
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ravensworth have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ravensworth
    • Ravensworth is located in Fairfax County
  • Lewinsville
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • 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
  • Lincolnia
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lincolnia have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lincolnia
    • Lincolnia is located in Fairfax County
  • Kenmore
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kenmore have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kenmore
    • Kenmore is located in Fairfax County
  • Baileys Crossroads
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Baileys Crossroads have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Baileys Crossroads
    • Baileys Crossroads is located in Fairfax County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Baileys Crossroads <2>
  • Sideburn
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sideburn have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sideburn
    • Sideburn is located in Fairfax County
  • Continue List   (15 more) ...
    • Burke
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Springfield
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Springfield have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Springfield
      • Springfield is located in Fairfax County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Springfield <2>
    • Langley
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Langley have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Langley
      • Langley is located in Fairfax County

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

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Merrifield. 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>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- Merrifield) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Merrifield. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 38.8743, Longitude: -77.2269       In this case, the coordinates for Merrifield have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<4>The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.
<5>We use the term 'Historic' broadly and it generally means that the community no longer exists. However, it can also mean that the community might still exist, but was significantly larger or had a more 'official' existence in the past than it does now. Unfortunately our sources of data have proven to be unreliable. If you can provide us with more specific information about Merrifield, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.




 

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