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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 Plain View (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 Plain View. 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 Plain View ...

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 Plain View: Plain Vw.

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.

Plain View is located in King and Queen 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 King and Queen County: Caroline, Essex, Gloucester, James City, King William, Middlesex & New Kent.

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

  • King and Queen County     (The home county of Plain View)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Plain View, with the one closest to Plain View listed first.
    • Mattaponi
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Cumnor
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cumnor
      • Cumnor is located in King and Queen County
    • Contra
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Contra have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Contra
      • Contra is located in King and Queen County
    • Crouch
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crouch
      • Crouch is located in King and Queen County
    • Walkerton
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Walkerton
      • Walkerton is located in King and Queen County
  • Charles City County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Plain View, with the one closest to Plain View listed first.
    • Ruthville
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ruthville
      • Ruthville is located in Charles City County
    • Charles City
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest)
    • Roxbury
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Roxbury have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roxbury
      • Roxbury is located in Charles City County
    • Kimages
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kimages have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kimages
      • Kimages is located in Charles City County
  • Essex County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Plain View, with the one closest to Plain View listed first.
    • Bowlers Wharf
      (23 miles [37 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bowlers Wharf
      • Bowlers Wharf is located in Essex County
    • Dunnsville
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
    • Millers Tavern
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Millers Tavern
      • Millers Tavern is located in Essex County
  • Gloucester County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Plain View, with the one closest to Plain View listed first.
    • Adner
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Adner
      • Adner is located in Gloucester County
    • Glenns
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glenns
      • Glenns is located in Gloucester County
    • Ark
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ark
      • Ark is located in Gloucester County
    • Gloucester Courthouse
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
      • 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
    • Clay Bank
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clay Bank have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clay Bank
      • Clay Bank is located in Gloucester County
    • North
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
    • York View
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for York View
      • York View is located in Gloucester County
    • Roanes
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roanes
      • Roanes is located in Gloucester County
    • Country Village
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Country Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Country Village
      • Country Village is located in Gloucester County
    • Ordinary
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Crab
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crab have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crab
      • Crab is located in Gloucester County
    • Achilles
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Achilles
      • Achilles is located in Gloucester County
  • Hanover County
    • Westwood
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Westwood have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Westwood
      • Westwood is located in Hanover County
  • Henrico County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Plain View, with the one closest to Plain View listed first.
    • Elko
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elko
      • Elko is located in Henrico County
    • Windsor
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Windsor
      • Windsor is located in Henrico County
  • Isle of Wight County
    • Rushmere
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rushmere have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rushmere
      • Rushmere is located in Isle of Wight County
  • James City County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Plain View, with the one closest to Plain View listed first.
    • Norge
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
    • Jamestown
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the south)
  • King William County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Plain View, with the one closest to Plain View listed first.
    • West Point
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
      • 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 <1>
    • Romancoke
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Romancoke
      • Romancoke is located in King William County
    • Rumford
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rumford have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rumford
      • Rumford is located in King William County
    • Manquin
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Manquin have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Manquin
      • Manquin is located in King William County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Manquin <1>
  • Lancaster County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Plain View, with the one closest to Plain View listed first.
    • Ottoman
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ottoman
      • Ottoman is located in Lancaster County
    • Weems
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Weems
      • Weems is located in Lancaster County
    • Monaskon
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Monaskon
      • Monaskon is located in Lancaster County
    • Irvington
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
      • 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 <1>
    • White Stone
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)
      • 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 <1>
    • Griffins Landing
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Griffins Landing
      • Griffins Landing is located in Lancaster County
    • Merry Point
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Merry Point have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Merry Point
      • Merry Point is located in Lancaster County
    • Ocran
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ocran have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ocran
      • Ocran is located in Lancaster County
    • Kilmarnock
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast)
      • 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 <1>
    • Richtown
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Richtown
      • Richtown is located in Lancaster County
    • Alfonso
      (23 miles [37 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alfonso
      • Alfonso is located in Lancaster County
    • Lankford Corner
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lankford Corner
      • Lankford Corner is located in Lancaster County
  • Mathews County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Plain View, with the one closest to Plain View listed first.
    • Mathews
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the east)
    • Beaverlett
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beaverlett
      • Beaverlett is located in Mathews County
    • Ruff
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ruff
      • Ruff is located in Mathews County
    • Diggs
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Diggs have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Diggs
      • Diggs is located in Mathews County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Diggs <1>
    • Susan
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Susan
      • Susan is located in Mathews County
    • Onemo
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Onemo
      • Onemo is located in Mathews County
    • Peary
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Peary
      • Peary is located in Mathews County
  • Middlesex County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Plain View, with the one closest to Plain View listed first.
    • Saluda
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Locust Hill
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
    • Urbanna
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
    • Remlik
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
    • Grafton
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grafton
      • Grafton is located in Middlesex County
    • Harmony Village
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harmony Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harmony Village
      • Harmony Village is located in Middlesex County
    • Hartfield
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
    • Nesting
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Nesting have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nesting
      • Nesting is located in Middlesex County
    • Amburg
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Amburg
      • Amburg is located in Middlesex County
    • Stingray Point
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stingray Point
      • Stingray Point is located in Middlesex County
  • New Kent County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Plain View, with the one closest to Plain View listed first.
    • Plum Point
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Plum Point
      • Plum Point is located in New Kent County
    • New Kent
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)
  • Newport News City
    • The following are listed by their distance from Plain View, with the one closest to Plain View listed first.
    • Lee Hall
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lee Hall
      • Lee Hall is located in Newport News City
    • Red Hill Village
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Red Hill Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Red Hill Village
      • Red Hill Village is located in Newport News City
    • Newport News
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)
    • Bernard Village
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bernard Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bernard Village
      • Bernard Village is located in Newport News City
  • Northumberland County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Plain View, with the one closest to Plain View listed first.
    • Lynhams
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lynhams have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lynhams
      • Lynhams is located in Northumberland County
    • Lara
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lara
      • Lara is located in Northumberland County
    • Remo
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Remo
      • Remo is located in Northumberland County
    • Rainswood
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rainswood have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rainswood
      • Rainswood is located in Northumberland County
    • Blackwells
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Blackwells have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blackwells
      • Blackwells is located in Northumberland County
    • Heathsville
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the north)
    • Fleeton
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fleeton
      • Fleeton is located in Northumberland County
  • Prince George County
    • Burrowsville
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burrowsville
      • Burrowsville is located in Prince George County
  • Richmond County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Plain View, with the one closest to Plain View listed first.
    • Simonson
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Simonson have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Simonson
      • Simonson is located in Richmond County
    • Downings
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Downings
      • Downings is located in Richmond County
    • Simons Corner
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Simons Corner
      • Simons Corner is located in Richmond County
    • Farnham
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Farnham
      • Farnham is located in Richmond County
  • Surry County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Plain View, with the one closest to Plain View listed first.
    • Homewood
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Homewood have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Homewood
      • Homewood is located in Surry County
    • Scotland
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the south)
      • 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 Surry County
    • Claremont
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Claremont have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Claremont
      • Claremont is located in Surry County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 335 people
    • Surry
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Surry have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Surry
      • Surry is located in Surry County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 215 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Surry <1>
    • Spring Grove
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spring Grove
      • Spring Grove is located in Surry County
    • Beachland
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beachland
      • Beachland is located in Surry County
  • Williamsburg City
    • Williamsburg
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
  • York County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Plain View, with the one closest to Plain View listed first.
    • Barlows Corner
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Barlows Corner
      • Barlows Corner is located in York County
    • Lackey
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lackey
      • Lackey is located in York County
    • Yorktown
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)
    • Rochambeau Village
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rochambeau Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rochambeau Village
      • Rochambeau Village is located in York County
    • Dare
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dare
      • Dare is located in York County
    • Yorkville
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Yorkville
      • Yorkville is located in York County

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

Newspapers Published in Plain View ...

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 22 newspapers that have been published in the area around Plain View.

Although we're unaware of any newspapers that were published in the immediate area of Plain View, there are papers which were published within 11 miles [17.7 km]<3>. A list of those papers, sorted by paper name, can be found on the Extended Newspaper List for Plain View.

Websites to Help With Your Genealogy Research ...

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

Cemeteries Near Plain View ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Plain View.

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

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

  • Hockley Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hockley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hockley Cemetery
  • Old Bellamy Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Bellamy Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Bellamy Cemetery
  • Riverview Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
  • Newington Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Newington Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Newington Cemetery
  • Centenary Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
  • Sunny Slope Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sunny Slope Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sunny Slope Cemetery
  • St. Theresas Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Theresas Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Theresas Cemetery
  • Ware Cemetery
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ware Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ware Cemetery
  • Forest Chapel Cemetery
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Forest Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Forest Chapel Cemetery
  • James City Chapel Cemetery
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the James City Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the James City Chapel Cemetery
  • Christ Church Cemetery
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Christ Church Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Christ Church Cemetery
  • Arthur Lee Family Cemetery
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Arthur Lee Family Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Arthur Lee Family Cemetery
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    • Middlesex Memorial Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Middlesex Memorial Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Middlesex Memorial Cemetery
    • Mt. Zion Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Zion Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Zion Cemetery
    • Lower UMC Cemetery
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)

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.<6>

The Rand McNally Atlas shows that Plain View had a population of 127 people in 1895 with a post office and no railroad service.

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

  • Woods Crossroads
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woods Crossroads have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woods Crossroads
    • Woods Crossroads is located in Gloucester County
  • Glenns
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glenns
    • Glenns is located in Gloucester County
  • Shacklefords
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shacklefords have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shacklefords
    • Shacklefords is located in King and Queen County
  • Sassafras
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sassafras have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sassafras
    • Sassafras is located in Gloucester County
  • Ark
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ark
    • Ark is located in Gloucester County
  • Allmondsville
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Allmondsville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Allmondsville
    • Allmondsville is located in Gloucester County
  • New Upton
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Upton have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Upton
    • New Upton is located in Gloucester County
  • Stormont
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stormont have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stormont
    • Stormont is located in Middlesex County
  • Saluda
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
  • West Point
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
    • 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 <1>
  • Mascot
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mascot have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mascot
    • Mascot is located in King and Queen County
  • Gloucester Courthouse
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
    • 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
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    • Freeport
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Freeport have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Freeport
      • Freeport is located in Gloucester County
    • Shanghai
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shanghai have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shanghai
      • Shanghai is located in King and Queen County
    • Barhamsville
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Barhamsville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Barhamsville
      • Barhamsville is located in New Kent County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Barhamsville <1>

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

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

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

Footnotes ...

<1>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<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>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Plain View) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Plain View. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 37.4962, Longitude: -76.6629       In this case, the coordinates for Plain View have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<4>The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.
<5>To help visualize the location of the cemetery, we've drawn a straight line between the communities of Grafton and Hartfield. The cemetery can be found near that line and roughly halfway between the two communities. Remember that this is just an approximate location.
<6>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 Plain View, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.




 

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