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Introduction ...

We have a couple of goals for our Gazetteer:

  • That it be a tool which helps us with planning our trips.
  • We're trying to shape our Gazetteer as a tool to help us understand the community in which our ancestors lived, the community that was part of their daily lives.
  • On our trips, we try to visit those places where our ancestors left their footprints.

By learning about Merry Point (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 Merry Point. While we don't have information that is specific to any given person or family, we intend to expand our understanding about where and how people lived.

Name Variations for Merry Point ...

When searching records, keep in mind that names and their spelling can change over time. Our sources include documents like maps, railroad schedules, Travel, Express and Shipping Guides. Many of these documents date from the 1800's and it's common to find spelling differences.

Although we can't give a definitive list, hopefully the following will give you a feel for the variations that might have occurred.

For example, a typical abbreviation for Merry Point: Merry Pt.

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

Neighboring Counties ...

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

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

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

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

Merry Point is located in Lancaster 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 Lancaster County: Middlesex, Northumberland & Richmond.

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

  • Lancaster County     (The home county of Merry Point)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Merry Point, with the one closest to Merry Point listed first.
    • Richtown
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Griffins Landing
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Ottoman
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Millenbeck
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Monaskon
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Kilmarnock
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kilmarnock have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kilmarnock
      • Kilmarnock is located in Lancaster County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,400 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Kilmarnock <3>
    • Alfonso
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Lankford Corner
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Weems
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Irvington
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Irvington have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Irvington
      • Irvington is located in Lancaster County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 398 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Irvington <3>
    • White Stone
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for White Stone have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for White Stone
      • White Stone is located in Lancaster County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 331 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for White Stone <3>
    • Ocran
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Ocran. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ocran
      • Ocran is located in Lancaster County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Ocran
      • From Merry Point to Ocran
  • Accomack County
    • Tangier
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tangier have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tangier
      • Tangier is located in Accomack County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 700 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Tangier <3>
  • Essex County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Merry Point, with the one closest to Merry Point listed first.
    • Bowlers Wharf
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
    • Dunnsville
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Tappahannock
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tappahannock have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tappahannock
      • Tappahannock is located in Essex County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,400 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Tappahannock <3>
    • Millers Tavern
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the west)
    • Dunbrooke
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Dunbrooke. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dunbrooke
      • Dunbrooke is located in Essex County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Dunbrooke
      • From Merry Point to Dunbrooke
    • Minor
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Minor have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Minor
      • Minor is located in Essex County
  • Gloucester County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Merry Point, with the one closest to Merry Point listed first.
    • Freeport
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Freeport. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Freeport
      • Freeport is located in Gloucester County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Freeport
      • From Merry Point to Freeport
    • Glenns
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
    • North
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
    • Adner
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southwest)
    • Ark
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the south)
    • Gloucester Courthouse
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gloucester Courthouse have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gloucester Courthouse
      • Gloucester Courthouse is located in Gloucester County
    • Money
      (23 miles [37 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Money have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Money
      • Money is located in Gloucester County
    • Roanes
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the south)
    • Clay Bank
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Clay Bank. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clay Bank
      • Clay Bank is located in Gloucester County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Clay Bank
      • From Merry Point to Clay Bank
    • White Marsh
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the south)
    • York View
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the south)
    • Ordinary
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the south)
  • James City County
  • King and Queen County
  • King William County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Merry Point, with the one closest to Merry Point listed first.
    • West Point
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for West Point have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Point
      • West Point is located in King William County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,310 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for West Point <3>
    • Romancoke
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Lanesville
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Lanesville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lanesville
      • Lanesville is located in King William County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Lanesville
      • From Merry Point to Lanesville
  • Mathews County
  • Middlesex County
  • New Kent County
  • Northumberland County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Merry Point, with the one closest to Merry Point listed first.
    • Lynhams
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Lynhams. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lynhams
      • Lynhams is located in Northumberland County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Lynhams
      • From Merry Point to Lynhams
    • Lara
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
    • Remo
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Blackwells
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Blackwells. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blackwells
      • Blackwells is located in Northumberland County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Blackwells
      • From Merry Point to Blackwells
    • Heathsville
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
    • Fleeton
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Rainswood
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Rainswood. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rainswood
      • Rainswood is located in Northumberland County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Rainswood
      • From Merry Point to Rainswood
    • Reedville
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Bundick
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Bundick. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bundick
      • Bundick is located in Northumberland County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Bundick
      • From Merry Point to Bundick
    • Coan
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Coan have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coan
      • Coan is located in Northumberland County
    • Sunnybank
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Sunnybank. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunnybank
      • Sunnybank is located in Northumberland County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Sunnybank
      • From Merry Point to Sunnybank
    • Ophelia
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
  • Richmond County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Merry Point, with the one closest to Merry Point listed first.
    • Simonson
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Simonson. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Simonson
      • Simonson is located in Richmond County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Simonson
      • From Merry Point to Simonson
    • Downings
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
    • Farnham
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Simons Corner
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Emmerton
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Emmerton. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Emmerton
      • Emmerton is located in Richmond County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Emmerton
      • From Merry Point to Emmerton
    • Rich Neck
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)
    • Warsaw
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Tallent Town
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tallent Town have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tallent Town
      • Tallent Town is located in Richmond County
    • Naylors
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Naylors have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Naylors
      • Naylors is located in Richmond County
    • Newland
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Newland. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Newland
      • Newland is located in Richmond County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Newland
      • From Merry Point to Newland
  • Westmoreland County
  • York County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Merry Point, with the one closest to Merry Point listed first.
    • Barlows Corner
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Oaktree
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Oaktree. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oaktree
      • Oaktree is located in York County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Oaktree
      • From Merry Point to Oaktree
  • Saint Mary's County (MD)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Merry Point, with the one closest to Merry Point listed first.
    • Scotland
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Scotland have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Scotland
      • Scotland is located in Saint Mary's County (MD)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Scotland <3>
    • Ridge
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ridge
      • Ridge is located in Saint Mary's County (MD)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ridge <3>
    • Gum Landing
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
    • Piney Point
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Piney Point have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Piney Point
      • Piney Point is located in Saint Mary's County (MD)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Piney Point <3>
    • Dameron
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dameron have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dameron
      • Dameron is located in Saint Mary's County (MD)
    • Drayden
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Drayden have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Drayden
      • Drayden is located in Saint Mary's County (MD)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Drayden <3>
    • Tall Timbers
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tall Timbers have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tall Timbers
      • Tall Timbers is located in Saint Mary's County (MD)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Tall Timbers <3>
  • Somerset County (MD)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Merry Point, with the one closest to Merry Point listed first.
    • Rhodes Point
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Smith Island
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Smith Island have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Smith Island
      • Smith Island is located in Somerset County (MD)
    • Tylerton
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Ewell
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ewell have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ewell
      • Ewell is located in Somerset County (MD)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ewell <3>

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

Cemeteries Near Merry Point ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Merry Point.

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

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

  • Beane Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
  • Willie Chapel Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Willie Chapel Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Willie Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Corrotoman Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Corrotoman Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Corrotoman Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Bethel Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bethel Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bethel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Claybrook Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Claybrook Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Claybrook Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Christ Church Burying Ground
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Christ Church Burying Ground
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Christ Church Burying Ground have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Sharon Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sharon Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sharon Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Woodlawn Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Woodlawn Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Woodlawn Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Beulah Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Beulah Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Beulah Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • St. Marys Whitechapel Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Marys Whitechapel Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Marys Whitechapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Lebanon Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lebanon Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lebanon Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Campbell Memorial Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Campbell Memorial Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Campbell Memorial Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Continue List   (145 more) ...
    • Irvington Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Irvington Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Irvington Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Grace Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Grace Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Grace Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • St. Francis De Sales Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Francis De Sales Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Francis De Sales Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.

Nearby Communities in 1895 ...

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

The Rand McNally Atlas shows that Merry Point had a population of 92 people in 1895 with a post office and no railroad service.

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

  • Ottoman
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
  • Mollusk
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mollusk have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mollusk
    • Mollusk is located in Lancaster County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mollusk <3>
  • Millenbeck
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
  • Monaskon
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
  • Weems
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
  • Kilmarnock
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kilmarnock have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kilmarnock
    • Kilmarnock is located in Lancaster County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,400 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Kilmarnock <3>
  • Irvington
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Irvington have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Irvington
    • Irvington is located in Lancaster County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 398 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Irvington <3>
  • Litwalton
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Litwalton have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Litwalton
    • Litwalton is located in Lancaster County
  • White Stone
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for White Stone have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for White Stone
    • White Stone is located in Lancaster County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 331 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for White Stone <3>
  • Lynhams
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Lynhams. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lynhams
    • Lynhams is located in Northumberland County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Lynhams
    • From Merry Point to Lynhams
  • Wicomico Church
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wicomico Church have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wicomico Church
    • Wicomico Church is located in Northumberland County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Wicomico Church <3>
  • Browns Store
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Browns Store have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Browns Store
    • Browns Store is located in Northumberland County
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    • Water View
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Water View have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Water View
      • Water View is located in Middlesex County
    • Urbanna
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
    • Cooper
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cooper have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cooper
      • Cooper is located in Middlesex County

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

Newspapers Published in Merry Point ...

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 9 newspapers that have been published in the area around Merry Point.

Although we're unaware of any newspapers that were published in the immediate area of Merry Point, there are papers which were published within 12 miles [19.3 km]<6>. A list of those papers, sorted by paper name, can be found on the Extended Newspaper List for Merry Point.

Websites to Help With Your Genealogy Research ...

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

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

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

The official website for Lancaster County: www.lancova.com/

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

Footnotes ...

<1>An 'estimated' location is one where we have been given GPS coordinates, but are unable to verify the accuracy of those coordinates. That said, we have some confidence that we have placed the marker near the actual location. A typical reason for being unable to verify a location is that it might be on private property or maybe historic and gone without an obvious trace.
<2>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.
<3>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<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 Merry Point, 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' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Merry Point) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Merry Point. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 37.7349, Longitude: -76.4804       In this case, the coordinates for Merry Point have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).




 

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