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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 North Potomac (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 North Potomac. 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 North Potomac ...

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 North Potomac: N. Potomac

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

Neighboring Counties ...

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

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

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

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

North Potomac is located in Stafford 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 Stafford County: Charles (MD), Caroline, Culpeper, Fauquier, King George, Prince William & Spotsylvania.

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

  • Stafford County     (The home county of North Potomac)
    • The following are listed by their distance from North Potomac, with the one closest to North Potomac listed first.
    • Falmouth Village
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Falmouth Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Falmouth Village
      • Falmouth Village is located in Stafford County
    • Grafton Village
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grafton Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grafton Village
      • Grafton Village is located in Stafford County
    • Northridge
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Little Falls Village
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Little Falls Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Little Falls Village
      • Little Falls Village is located in Stafford County
    • Chatham Village
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chatham Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chatham Village
      • Chatham Village is located in Stafford County
    • Hampstead Village
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hampstead Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hampstead Village
      • Hampstead Village is located in Stafford County
    • Falmouth
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Falmouth have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Falmouth
      • Falmouth is located in Stafford County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Falmouth <2>
    • Woodlanding Village
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodlanding Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodlanding Village
      • Woodlanding Village is located in Stafford County
    • Stafford
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Loy Landing
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Berea
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Berea. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Berea
      • Berea is located in Stafford County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Berea
      • From North Potomac to Berea
    • Canterbury Village
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Canterbury Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Canterbury Village
      • Canterbury Village is located in Stafford County
  • Caroline County
  • Culpeper County
  • Essex County
    • The following are listed by their distance from North Potomac, with the one closest to North Potomac listed first.
    • Layton
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Occupacia
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast)
  • Fairfax County
    • The following are listed by their distance from North Potomac, with the one closest to North Potomac listed first.
    • Occoquan
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the north)
    • Lorton
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lorton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lorton
      • Lorton is located in Fairfax County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lorton <2>
    • Pohick
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Clifton
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clifton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clifton
      • Clifton is located in Fairfax County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 301 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Clifton <2>
    • Newington
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Newington have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Newington
      • Newington is located in Fairfax County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Newington <2>
  • Fauquier County
    • The following are listed by their distance from North Potomac, with the one closest to North Potomac listed first.
    • Brent Town
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)
      • 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
    • Blackwell Town
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Blackwell Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blackwell Town
      • Blackwell Town is located in Fauquier County
    • Catlett
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest)
    • Midland
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest)
    • Remington
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Remington have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Remington
      • Remington is located in Fauquier County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 661 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Remington <2>
    • Bealeton
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Opal
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)
  • Fredericksburg City
  • Hanover County
  • King George County
    • The following are listed by their distance from North Potomac, with the one closest to North Potomac listed first.
    • Fairview Beach
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fairview Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairview Beach
      • Fairview Beach is located in King George County
    • Ambar
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
    • Arnolds Corner
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
    • Somerset Beach
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Somerset Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Somerset Beach
      • Somerset Beach is located in King George County
    • King George
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
    • Hampstead
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Hampstead. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hampstead
      • Hampstead is located in King George County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Hampstead
      • From North Potomac to Hampstead
    • Weedonville
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
    • Edgehill
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Edgehill. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edgehill
      • Edgehill is located in King George County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Edgehill
      • From North Potomac to Edgehill
    • Port Conway
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Shiloh
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)
    • Alden
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the east)
    • Dahlgren
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dahlgren have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dahlgren
      • Dahlgren is located in King George County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Dahlgren <2>
  • Louisa County
    • Harris ‑ Historic
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harris have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harris
      • Harris is located in Louisa County
  • Manassas City
  • Manassas Park City
    • Manassas Park
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the north)
      • 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>
  • Orange County
  • Prince William County
    • The following are listed by their distance from North Potomac, with the one closest to North Potomac listed first.
    • Triangle
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Triangle have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Triangle
      • Triangle is located in Prince William County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Triangle <2>
    • Chamberlain Village
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chamberlain Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chamberlain Village
      • Chamberlain Village is located in Prince William County
    • Quantico
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Quantico have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quantico
      • Quantico is located in Prince William County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 558 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Quantico <2>
    • Joplin
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
    • Dumfries
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
    • Combat Village
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Combat Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Combat Village
      • Combat Village is located in Prince William County
    • Kopp
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kopp have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kopp
      • Kopp is located in Prince William County
    • Georgetown Village
      (18 miles [29 km] to the north)
      • 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 Prince William County
    • Montclair
      (18 miles [29 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Montclair have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Montclair
      • Montclair is located in Prince William County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Montclair <2>
    • Minnieville
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the north)
    • Dale City
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dale City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dale City
      • Dale City is located in Prince William County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Dale City <2>
    • Locust Hill
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the north)
  • Spotsylvania County
  • Westmoreland County
  • Charles County (MD)
    • The following are listed by their distance from North Potomac, with the one closest to North Potomac listed first.
    • Nanjemoy
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Nanjemoy have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nanjemoy
      • Nanjemoy is located in Charles County (MD)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Nanjemoy <2>
    • Doncaster
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Doncaster. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Doncaster
      • Doncaster is located in Charles County (MD)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Doncaster
      • From North Potomac to Doncaster
    • Ironsides
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ironsides have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ironsides
      • Ironsides is located in Charles County (MD)
    • Mattawoman Village
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast)
      • 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)
    • Marbury
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast)
      • 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)
    • Indian Head
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast)
      • 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>
    • McConchie
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for McConchie. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McConchie
      • McConchie is located in Charles County (MD)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to McConchie
      • From North Potomac to McConchie
    • Riverview Village
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast)
      • 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)
    • Mount Air
      (23 miles [37 km] to the east)
    • Port Tobacco Riviera
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northeast)
    • Potomac Heights
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northeast)
      • 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)
    • Faulkner
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the east)
  • Prince George's County (MD)
    • Accokeek
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Accokeek have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Accokeek
      • Accokeek is located in Prince George's County (MD)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Accokeek <2>

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

Cemeteries Near North Potomac ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of North Potomac.

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

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

  • New Hope Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the New Hope Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the New Hope Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Kurz Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Kurz Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Kurz Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Union Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Union Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Union Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • St. Clair Brooks Memorial Park
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Clair Brooks Memorial Park
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Clair Brooks Memorial Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Calvary Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Calvary Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Calvary Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Shiloh Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Shiloh Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Shiloh Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Confederate Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
  • Fredericksburg Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
  • Masonic Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Masonic Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Masonic Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • St. Georges Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Georges Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Georges Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • White Oak Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the White Oak Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the White Oak Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Andrew Chapel Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Andrew Chapel Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Andrew Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Continue List   (212 more) ...
    • Hulls Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hulls Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hulls Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Fredericksburg National Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fredericksburg National Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fredericksburg National Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Bethlehem Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bethlehem Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bethlehem Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> 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>

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

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

  • Leeland
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Leeland have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leeland
    • Leeland is located in Stafford County
  • Falmouth
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Falmouth have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Falmouth
    • Falmouth is located in Stafford County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Falmouth <2>
  • Berea
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Berea. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Berea
    • Berea is located in Stafford County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Berea
    • From North Potomac to Berea
  • Passapatanzy
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Passapatanzy have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Passapatanzy
    • Passapatanzy is located in King George County
  • Leavells
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
  • Hartwood
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
  • Roseville
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Roseville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roseville
    • Roseville is located in Stafford County
  • Garrisonville
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Garrisonville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Garrisonville
    • Garrisonville is located in Stafford County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Garrisonville <2>
  • Corbin
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Corbin have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Corbin
    • Corbin is located in Caroline County
  • Moss Neck
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Moss Neck have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Moss Neck
    • Moss Neck is located in Caroline County
  • Osso
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Osso have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Osso
    • Osso is located in King George County
  • Onville ‑ Historic
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Onville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Onville
    • Onville is located in Stafford County
  • Continue List   (17 more) ...
    • Massaponax
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Comorn
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Comorn have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Comorn
      • Comorn is located in King George County
    • Ambar
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)

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

Newspapers Published in North Potomac ...

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 41 newspapers that have been published in the area around North Potomac.

Although we're unaware of any newspapers that were published in the immediate area of North Potomac, there are papers which were published within 3 miles [4.8 km]<6>. A list of those papers, sorted by paper name, can be found on the Extended Newspaper List for North Potomac.

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 North Potomac:

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

The official website for Stafford County: www.co.stafford.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 North Potomac, 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- North Potomac) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in North Potomac. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 38.3437, Longitude: -77.4186       In this case, the coordinates for North Potomac have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).




 

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