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

Neighboring Counties ...

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

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

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

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

Red Ash is located in Tazewell 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 Tazewell County: Bland, Buchanan, Russell, Smyth, McDowell (WV) & Mercer (WV).

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

  • Tazewell County     (The home county of Red Ash)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Red Ash, with the one closest to Red Ash listed first.
    • Raven
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Raven have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Raven
      • Raven is located in Tazewell County
    • Richlands
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Cedar Bluff
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Claypool Hill
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Claypool Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Claypool Hill
      • Claypool Hill is located in Tazewell County
    • Steeleburg
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Paintlick
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Paintlick. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paintlick
      • Paintlick is located in Tazewell County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Paintlick
      • From Red Ash to Paintlick
    • Harman
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Harman. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harman
      • Harman is located in Tazewell County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Harman
      • From Red Ash to Harman
    • Pounding Mill
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
    • Dunford Village
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dunford Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dunford Village
      • Dunford Village is located in Tazewell County
    • Maxwell
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
    • Sayersville
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sayersville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sayersville
      • Sayersville is located in Tazewell County
    • Pisgah
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)
    • Thompson Valley
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)
  • Buchanan County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Red Ash, with the one closest to Red Ash listed first.
    • Rowe
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Rowe. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rowe
      • Rowe is located in Buchanan County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Rowe
      • From Red Ash to Rowe
    • Mavisdale
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Height
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Height. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Height
      • Height is located in Buchanan County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Height
      • From Red Ash to Height
    • Bearwallow
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Janey
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Council
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
    • Peapatch
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Peapatch. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Peapatch
      • Peapatch is located in Buchanan County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Peapatch
      • From Red Ash to Peapatch
    • Jackson Flats
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
    • Paynesville
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Paynesville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paynesville
      • Paynesville is located in Buchanan County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Paynesville
      • From Red Ash to Paynesville
    • Matney
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Matney. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Matney
      • Matney is located in Buchanan County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Matney
      • From Red Ash to Matney
    • Vansant
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Leemaster
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
    • Grundy
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)
  • Dickenson County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Red Ash, with the one closest to Red Ash listed first.
    • Bucu
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)
    • Carrie
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Carrie. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carrie
      • Carrie is located in Dickenson County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Carrie
      • From Red Ash to Carrie
    • Aily
      (23 miles [37 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Aily. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Aily
      • Aily is located in Dickenson County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Aily
      • From Red Ash to Aily
    • Haysi
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Haysi have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Haysi
      • Haysi is located in Dickenson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 460 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Haysi <2>
    • Nora
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the west)
    • Tarpon
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Tarpon. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tarpon
      • Tarpon is located in Dickenson County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Tarpon
      • From Red Ash to Tarpon
    • Clinchco
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the west)
    • Herald
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the west)
  • Russell County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Red Ash, with the one closest to Red Ash listed first.
    • Dye
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Russell
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Honaker
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
    • Barnett
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Barnett. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Barnett
      • Barnett is located in Russell County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Barnett
      • From Red Ash to Barnett
    • Elk Garden
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Elk Garden. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elk Garden
      • Elk Garden is located in Russell County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Elk Garden
      • From Red Ash to Elk Garden
    • Artrip
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Artrip. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Artrip
      • Artrip is located in Russell County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Artrip
      • From Red Ash to Artrip
    • Lebanon
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lebanon have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lebanon
      • Lebanon is located in Russell County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,184 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lebanon <2>
    • Spring City
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spring City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spring City
      • Spring City is located in Russell County
    • Cleveland
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest)
    • Jessees Mill
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Kiser ‑ Historic
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kiser have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kiser
      • Kiser is located in Russell County
    • Carterton
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Carterton. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carterton
      • Carterton is located in Russell County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Carterton
      • From Red Ash to Carterton
    • Dante
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the west)
  • Smyth County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Red Ash, with the one closest to Red Ash listed first.
    • Cardwell Town
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cardwell Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cardwell Town
      • Cardwell Town is located in Smyth County
    • Allison Gap
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)
    • Broadford
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Saltville
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
    • Ellendale
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Ellendale. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ellendale
      • Ellendale is located in Smyth County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Ellendale
      • From Red Ash to Ellendale
    • Chilhowie
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chilhowie have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chilhowie
      • Chilhowie is located in Smyth County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,698 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Chilhowie <2>
    • Seven Mile Ford
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Adwolf
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Adwolf. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Adwolf
      • Adwolf is located in Smyth County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Adwolf
      • From Red Ash to Adwolf
    • Marion
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marion have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marion
      • Marion is located in Smyth County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 5,555 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Marion <2>
    • Mount Carmel
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Atkins
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast)
  • Washington County
  • Wise County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Red Ash, with the one closest to Red Ash listed first.
    • Saint Paul
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest)
    • Virginia City
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Virginia City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Virginia City
      • Virginia City is located in Wise County
    • Dwina
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest)
  • Pike County (KY)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Red Ash, with the one closest to Red Ash listed first.
    • Paw Paw
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Paw Paw. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paw Paw
      • Paw Paw is located in Pike County (KY)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Paw Paw
      • From Red Ash to Paw Paw
    • Fedscreek
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fedscreek have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fedscreek
      • Fedscreek is located in Pike County (KY)
    • Mouthcard
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)
    • Elkhorn City
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elkhorn City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elkhorn City
      • Elkhorn City is located in Pike County (KY)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 874 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Elkhorn City <2>
    • Lick Creek
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lick Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lick Creek
      • Lick Creek is located in Pike County (KY)
    • Cedarville
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedarville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedarville
      • Cedarville is located in Pike County (KY)
    • Stopover
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stopover have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stopover
      • Stopover is located in Pike County (KY)
  • McDowell County (WV)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Red Ash, with the one closest to Red Ash listed first.
    • Height
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Height. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Height
      • Height is located in McDowell County (WV)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Height
      • From Red Ash to Height
    • Peapatch
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
    • Jackson Flats
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
    • Paynesville
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Paynesville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paynesville
      • Paynesville is located in McDowell County (WV)
    • Bradshaw
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
    • War
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for War have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for War
      • War is located in McDowell County (WV)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 659 people
    • Newhall
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Yukon
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Bishop
      (18 miles [29 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Bishop. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bishop
      • Bishop is located in McDowell County (WV)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Bishop
      • From Red Ash to Bishop
    • Union City
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Union City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Union City
      • Union City is located in McDowell County (WV)
    • Iaeger
      (23 miles [37 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Iaeger have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Iaeger
      • Iaeger is located in McDowell County (WV)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 232 people
    • Panther
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the north)
    • Gary
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gary have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gary
      • Gary is located in McDowell County (WV)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 759 people
  • Mingo County (WV)

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

Cemeteries Near Red Ash ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Red Ash.

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

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

  • Ball Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ball Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ball Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Robinson Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Robinson Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Robinson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Clinch Valley Memorial Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
  • Thomas J. Horton Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
  • Hankins Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
  • Ray Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ray Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ray Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Richardson Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Richardson Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Richardson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Sawyer Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sawyer Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sawyer Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Boyd Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Boyd Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Boyd Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Hurt Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
  • Smith Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Smith Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Smith Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Stevenson Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Stevenson Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Stevenson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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    • Lowe Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lowe Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lowe Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Company Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Company Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Company Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Lowe Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lowe Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lowe 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.<6>

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

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

  • Doran
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Doran have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Doran
    • Doran is located in Tazewell County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Doran <2>
  • Richlands
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
  • Swords Creek
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Swords Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Swords Creek
    • Swords Creek is located in Russell County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Swords Creek <2>
  • Clifton
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • 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 Russell County
  • Cedar Bluff
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
  • Steeleburg
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
  • Shack Mills
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shack Mills have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shack Mills
    • Shack Mills is located in Buchanan County
  • Honaker
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
  • Pleasant Hill
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pleasant Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant Hill
    • Pleasant Hill is located in Tazewell County
  • Belfast
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Belfast have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Belfast
    • Belfast is located in Russell County
  • Pounding Mill
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
  • Harman
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Harman. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harman
    • Harman is located in Tazewell County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Harman
    • From Red Ash to Harman
  • Continue List   (17 more) ...
    • Rosedale
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rosedale have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rosedale
      • Rosedale is located in Russell County
    • Gillespie
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gillespie have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gillespie
      • Gillespie is located in Tazewell County
    • Bearwallow
      (11 miles [17.7 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 Red Ash. See our List of 1890's Communities around Red Ash.

Newspapers Published in Red Ash ...

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 14 newspapers that have been published in the area around Red Ash.

Although we're unaware of any newspapers that were published in the immediate area of Red Ash, there are papers which were published within 16 miles [25.7 km]<5>. A list of those papers, sorted by paper name, can be found on the Extended Newspaper List for Red Ash.

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 professional and volunteer 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 Red Ash:

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

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>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- Red Ash) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Red Ash. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 37.1160, Longitude: -81.8699       In this case, the coordinates for Red Ash have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<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 Red Ash, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.




 

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