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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 Oak Grove (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 Oak Grove. 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 Oak Grove ...

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.

Another variation: Oakgrove.

  • A typical abbreviation for Oak Grove: Oak Grv.

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 southwest corner of their home county. During their lives, most hospitals were in the next county to the west. Almost all of the nearby churches and cemeteries were in the county to the south.

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

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

Oak Grove is located in Westmoreland 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 Westmoreland County: Charles (MD), Saint Mary's (MD), Essex, King George, Northumberland & Richmond.

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

  • Westmoreland County     (The home county of Oak Grove)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Oak Grove, with the one closest to Oak Grove listed first.
    • Nash Town
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Nash Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nash Town
      • Nash Town is located in Westmoreland County
    • Monroe Hall
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Potomac Mills
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Leedstown
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Leedstown. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leedstown
      • Leedstown is located in Westmoreland County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Leedstown
      • From Oak Grove to Leedstown
    • Colonial Beach
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Maple Grove
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Baynesville
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Bryant Town
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bryant Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bryant Town
      • Bryant Town is located in Westmoreland County
    • Montross
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Chiltons
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Chiltons. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chiltons
      • Chiltons is located in Westmoreland County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Chiltons
      • From Oak Grove to Chiltons
    • Hinnom
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Hinnom. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hinnom
      • Hinnom is located in Westmoreland County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Hinnom
      • From Oak Grove to Hinnom
    • Nomini Grove
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Machodoc
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
  • Caroline County
  • Essex County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Oak Grove, with the one closest to Oak Grove listed first.
    • Layton
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Occupacia
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Occupacia. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Occupacia
      • Occupacia is located in Essex County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Occupacia
      • From Oak Grove to Occupacia
    • Lloyds
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Lloyds. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lloyds
      • Lloyds is located in Essex County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Lloyds
      • From Oak Grove to Lloyds
    • Beazley
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
    • Dunbrooke
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)
      • 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.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dunbrooke
      • Dunbrooke is located in Essex County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Dunbrooke
      • From Oak Grove to Dunbrooke
    • Tappahannock
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tappahannock have been provided by the GNIS.<1> 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>
    • Minor
      (23 miles [37 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Minor have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Minor
      • Minor is located in Essex County
    • Millers Tavern
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the south)
    • Dunnsville
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast)
    • Bowlers Wharf
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast)
  • Fredericksburg City
  • King and Queen County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Oak Grove, with the one closest to Oak Grove listed first.
    • Cauthornville
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the south)
    • Bruington
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Bruington. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bruington
      • Bruington is located in King and Queen County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Bruington
      • From Oak Grove to Bruington
    • Crouch
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)
    • Contra
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Contra. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Contra
      • Contra is located in King and Queen County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Contra
      • From Oak Grove to Contra
  • King George County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Oak Grove, with the one closest to Oak Grove listed first.
    • Ninde
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Shiloh
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Alden
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Edgehill
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
      • 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.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edgehill
      • Edgehill is located in King George County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Edgehill
      • From Oak Grove to Edgehill
    • Dahlgren
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
      • 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 <3>
    • Port Conway
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
    • King George
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Weedonville
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Hooes
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Hooes. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hooes
      • Hooes is located in King George County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Hooes
      • From Oak Grove to Hooes
    • Arnolds Corner
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Hampstead
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
      • 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.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hampstead
      • Hampstead is located in King George County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Hampstead
      • From Oak Grove to Hampstead
    • Ambar
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Somerset Beach
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
      • 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 William County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Oak Grove, with the one closest to Oak Grove listed first.
    • Beulahville
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest)
    • Tuck Fork
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest)
  • Northumberland County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Oak Grove, with the one closest to Oak Grove listed first.
    • Morrisons Corner
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Lodge
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Lodge. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lodge
      • Lodge is located in Northumberland County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Lodge
      • From Oak Grove to Lodge
    • Rainswood
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast)
      • 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.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rainswood
      • Rainswood is located in Northumberland County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Rainswood
      • From Oak Grove to Rainswood
  • Prince William County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Oak Grove, with the one closest to Oak Grove listed first.
    • Chamberlain Village
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)
      • 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
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)
      • 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 <3>
  • Richmond County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Oak Grove, with the one closest to Oak Grove listed first.
    • Newland
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
      • 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.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Newland
      • Newland is located in Richmond County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Newland
      • From Oak Grove to Newland
    • Naylors
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Naylors have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Naylors
      • Naylors is located in Richmond County
    • Tallent Town
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tallent Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tallent Town
      • Tallent Town is located in Richmond County
    • Warsaw
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Rich Neck
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southeast)
    • Emmerton
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast)
      • 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.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Emmerton
      • Emmerton is located in Richmond County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Emmerton
      • From Oak Grove to Emmerton
    • Farnham
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Simons Corner
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Downings
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast)
  • Spotsylvania County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Oak Grove, with the one closest to Oak Grove listed first.
    • Massaponax
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Massaponax. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Massaponax
      • Massaponax is located in Spotsylvania County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Massaponax
      • From Oak Grove to Massaponax
    • Leavells
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the west)
    • Thornburg
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the west)
    • Arcadia
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the west)
    • Waverly Village
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Waverly Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Waverly Village
      • Waverly Village is located in Spotsylvania County
  • Stafford County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Oak Grove, with the one closest to Oak Grove listed first.
    • Woodlanding Village
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest)
      • 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
    • Willamsburg on the Potomac
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Loy Landing
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northwest)
    • Hampstead Village
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the west)
      • 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
    • Little Falls Village
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the west)
      • 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
    • Falmouth Village
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest)
      • 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
    • North Potomac
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Chatham Village
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the west)
      • 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
    • Grafton Village
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the west)
      • 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
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Stafford
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Falmouth
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the west)
      • 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 <3>
    • Aquia Harbour
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)
      • 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
  • Calvert County (MD)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Oak Grove, with the one closest to Oak Grove listed first.
    • Battle ‑ Historic
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Battle have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Battle
      • Battle is located in Calvert County (MD)
    • Hellen
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Hellen. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hellen
      • Hellen is located in Calvert County (MD)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Hellen
      • From Oak Grove to Hellen
    • Adelina
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Bowens
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Broomes Island
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Solomons
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Solomons have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Solomons
      • Solomons is located in Calvert County (MD)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Solomons <3>
    • Buena Vista
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Buena Vista. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buena Vista
      • Buena Vista is located in Calvert County (MD)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Buena Vista
      • From Oak Grove to Buena Vista
    • Mackall
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Mackall. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mackall
      • Mackall is located in Calvert County (MD)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Mackall
      • From Oak Grove to Mackall
    • Mutual Consent
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast)
  • Charles County (MD)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Oak Grove, with the one closest to Oak Grove listed first.
    • Cobb Island
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cobb Island have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cobb Island
      • Cobb Island is located in Charles County (MD)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cobb Island <3>
    • Rock Point
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
    • Morgantown
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
    • Newburg
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Newburg have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Newburg
      • Newburg is located in Charles County (MD)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Newburg <3>
    • Mount Victoria
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mount Victoria have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Victoria
      • Mount Victoria is located in Charles County (MD)
    • Faulkner
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
    • Mount Air
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
    • Bel Alton
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bel Alton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bel Alton
      • Bel Alton is located in Charles County (MD)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bel Alton <3>
    • McConchie
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the north)
      • 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.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McConchie
      • McConchie is located in Charles County (MD)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to McConchie
      • From Oak Grove to McConchie
    • Port Tobacco Riviera
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the north)
    • Port Tobacco Village
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Port Tobacco Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Port Tobacco Village
      • Port Tobacco Village is located in Charles County (MD)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 15 people
    • Port Tobacco
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Port Tobacco have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Port Tobacco
      • Port Tobacco is located in Charles County (MD)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Port Tobacco <3>
    • Nanjemoy
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest)
      • 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 <3>
  • Saint Mary's County (MD)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Oak Grove, with the one closest to Oak Grove listed first.
    • Blakistone
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Blakistone have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blakistone
      • Blakistone is located in Saint Mary's County (MD)
    • Coltons Point
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Coltons Point have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coltons Point
      • Coltons Point is located in Saint Mary's County (MD)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Coltons Point <3>
    • Avenue
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Avenue have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Avenue
      • Avenue is located in Saint Mary's County (MD)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Avenue <3>
    • Abell
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Abell have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Abell
      • Abell is located in Saint Mary's County (MD)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Abell <3>
    • Bushwood
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bushwood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bushwood
      • Bushwood is located in Saint Mary's County (MD)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bushwood <3>
    • Milestown
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Milestown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Milestown
      • Milestown is located in Saint Mary's County (MD)
    • Hurry
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Breton Beach
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)
    • Compton
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)
    • Budds Creek
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Budds Creek. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Budds Creek
      • Budds Creek is located in Saint Mary's County (MD)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Budds Creek
      • From Oak Grove to Budds Creek
    • Chaptico
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chaptico have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chaptico
      • Chaptico is located in Saint Mary's County (MD)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Chaptico <3>
    • Clements
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clements have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clements
      • Clements is located in Saint Mary's County (MD)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Clements <3>
    • Helen
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Helen have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Helen
      • Helen is located in Saint Mary's County (MD)

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

Cemeteries Near Oak Grove ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Oak Grove.

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

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

  • Little Zion Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Little Zion Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Little Zion Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • St. Peters Episcopal Church Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
  • Oak Grove Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oak Grove Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Oak Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Grace Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • 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.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Washington Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Washington Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Washington Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Sharp Hill Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sharp Hill Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sharp Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Round Hill Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Round Hill Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Round Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Good Hope Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Good Hope Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Good Hope Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Lucas Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lucas Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lucas Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Shiloh Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • 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.
  • Vauters Churchyard Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Vauters Churchyard Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Vauters Churchyard Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Carmel Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Carmel Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Carmel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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    • Spy Hill Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Spy Hill Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Spy Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Mildale Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mildale Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mildale Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Salem Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Salem Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Salem 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.<4>

The Rand McNally Atlas shows that Oak Grove had a population of 48 people in 1895 with a post office and no railroad service.

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

  • Potomac Mills
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
  • Rollins Fork
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rollins Fork have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rollins Fork
    • Rollins Fork is located in King George County
  • Leedstown
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Leedstown. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leedstown
    • Leedstown is located in Westmoreland County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Leedstown
    • From Oak Grove to Leedstown
  • Maple Grove
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
  • Colonial Beach
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
  • Layton
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
  • Baynesville
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
  • Shiloh
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
  • Loretto
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Loretto have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Loretto
    • Loretto is located in Essex County
  • Alden
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
  • Occupacia
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Occupacia. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Occupacia
    • Occupacia is located in Essex County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Occupacia
    • From Oak Grove to Occupacia
  • Edgehill
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
    • 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.<2>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edgehill
    • Edgehill is located in King George County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Edgehill
    • From Oak Grove to Edgehill
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    • Brandywine
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brandywine have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brandywine
      • Brandywine is located in Caroline County
    • Montross
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Rock Point
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)

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

Newspapers Published in Oak Grove ...

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 10 newspapers that have been published in the area around Oak Grove.

Although we're unaware of any newspapers that were published in the immediate area of Oak Grove, there are papers which were published within 11 miles [17.7 km]<5>. A list of those papers, sorted by paper name, can be found on the Extended Newspaper List for Oak Grove.

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 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 Oak Grove:

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

The official website for Westmoreland County: www.co.westmoreland.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>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.
<3>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<4>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 Oak Grove, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.
<5>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Oak Grove) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Oak Grove. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 38.1820, Longitude: -76.9976    









 

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