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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 Tappahannock (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 Tappahannock. 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 southwest corner of their home county. During their lives, most doctors 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.

Tappahannock is located in Essex County and is the County Seat.

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 Essex County: Caroline, King and Queen, King George, Middlesex, Richmond & Westmoreland.

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

  • Essex County     (The home county of Tappahannock)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Tappahannock, with the one closest to Tappahannock listed first.
    • Dunnsville
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Dunbrooke
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dunbrooke have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dunbrooke
      • Dunbrooke is located in Essex County
    • Millers Tavern
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Millers Tavern
      • Millers Tavern is located in Essex County
    • Bowlers Wharf
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bowlers Wharf
      • Bowlers Wharf is located in Essex County
    • Lloyds
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lloyds have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lloyds
      • Lloyds is located in Essex County
    • Occupacia
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Occupacia have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Occupacia
      • Occupacia is located in Essex County
    • Beazley
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beazley
      • Beazley is located in Essex County
    • Layton
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Layton
      • Layton is located in Essex County
  • Caroline County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Tappahannock, with the one closest to Tappahannock listed first.
    • Central Point
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Central Point have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Central Point
      • Central Point is located in Caroline County
    • Sparta
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sparta
      • Sparta is located in Caroline County
    • Port Royal
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest)
    • DeJarnette
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for DeJarnette
      • DeJarnette is located in Caroline County
    • Samuels Corner
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Samuels Corner
      • Samuels Corner is located in Caroline County
    • Bowling Green
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bowling Green have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bowling Green
      • Bowling Green is located in Caroline County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,182 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bowling Green <1>
    • Penola
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Penola have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Penola
      • Penola is located in Caroline County
    • New London
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New London have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New London
      • New London is located in Caroline County
    • Stuart Corner
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stuart Corner
      • Stuart Corner is located in Caroline County
    • Burruss Corner
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burruss Corner
      • Burruss Corner is located in Caroline County
  • Gloucester County
    • Glenns
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glenns
      • Glenns is located in Gloucester County
  • Hanover County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Tappahannock, with the one closest to Tappahannock listed first.
    • Westwood
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest)
      • 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
    • Hanover
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the west)
  • King and Queen County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Tappahannock, with the one closest to Tappahannock listed first.
    • Contra
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
      • 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
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crouch
      • Crouch is located in King and Queen County
    • Cauthornville
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cauthornville
      • Cauthornville is located in King and Queen County
    • Cumnor
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cumnor
      • Cumnor is located in King and Queen County
    • Walkerton
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Walkerton
      • Walkerton is located in King and Queen County
    • Mattaponi
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the south)
  • King George County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Tappahannock, with the one closest to Tappahannock listed first.
    • Port Conway
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Port Conway
      • Port Conway is located in King George County
    • Shiloh
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shiloh
      • Shiloh is located in King George County
    • Alden
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alden
      • Alden is located in King George County
    • Ninde
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ninde
      • Ninde is located in King George County
    • Dahlgren
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dahlgren have been provided by the GNIS.<2> 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 <1>
    • Arnolds Corner
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arnolds Corner
      • Arnolds Corner is located in King George County
    • Weedonville
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Weedonville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Weedonville
      • Weedonville is located in King George County
  • King William County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Tappahannock, with the one closest to Tappahannock listed first.
    • Rumford
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southwest)
      • 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
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest)
      • 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>
    • Tuck Fork
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tuck Fork
      • Tuck Fork is located in King William County
    • Romancoke
      (23 miles [37 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Romancoke
      • Romancoke is located in King William County
    • West Point
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the south)
      • 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>
  • Lancaster County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Tappahannock, with the one closest to Tappahannock listed first.
    • Alfonso
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alfonso
      • Alfonso is located in Lancaster County
    • Monaskon
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Monaskon
      • Monaskon is located in Lancaster County
    • Griffins Landing
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Griffins Landing
      • Griffins Landing is located in Lancaster County
    • Merry Point
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast)
      • 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
    • Ottoman
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ottoman
      • Ottoman is located in Lancaster County
    • Richtown
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Richtown
      • Richtown is located in Lancaster County
    • Lankford Corner
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lankford Corner
      • Lankford Corner is located in Lancaster County
    • Kilmarnock
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast)
      • 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>
    • Weems
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Weems
      • Weems is located in Lancaster County
    • Irvington
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Irvington have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Irvington
      • Irvington is located in Lancaster County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 398 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Irvington <1>
  • Middlesex County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Tappahannock, with the one closest to Tappahannock listed first.
    • Nesting
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
      • 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
    • Remlik
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Urbanna
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Saluda
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Locust Hill
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast)
  • New Kent County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Tappahannock, with the one closest to Tappahannock listed first.
    • Plum Point
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Plum Point
      • Plum Point is located in New Kent County
    • New Kent
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the south)
  • Northumberland County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Tappahannock, with the one closest to Tappahannock listed first.
    • Rainswood
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)
      • 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
    • Lara
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lara
      • Lara is located in Northumberland County
    • Heathsville
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the east)
    • Blackwells
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the east)
      • 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
    • Remo
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Remo
      • Remo is located in Northumberland County
  • Richmond County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Tappahannock, with the one closest to Tappahannock listed first.
    • Warsaw
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Tallent Town
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tallent Town have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tallent Town
      • Tallent Town is located in Richmond County
    • Newland
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Newland have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Newland
      • Newland is located in Richmond County
    • Simons Corner
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Simons Corner
      • Simons Corner is located in Richmond County
    • Rich Neck
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rich Neck
      • Rich Neck is located in Richmond County
    • Farnham
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Farnham
      • Farnham is located in Richmond County
    • Downings
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Downings
      • Downings is located in Richmond County
    • Simonson
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
      • 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
  • Westmoreland County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Tappahannock, with the one closest to Tappahannock listed first.
    • Nomini Grove
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nomini Grove
      • Nomini Grove is located in Westmoreland County
    • Montross
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
    • Machodoc
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Machodoc
      • Machodoc is located in Westmoreland County
    • Baynesville
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Baynesville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Baynesville
      • Baynesville is located in Westmoreland County
    • Griffiths Corner
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Griffiths Corner
      • Griffiths Corner is located in Westmoreland County
    • Leedstown
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Leedstown have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leedstown
      • Leedstown is located in Westmoreland County
    • Bryant Town
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bryant Town have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bryant Town
      • Bryant Town is located in Westmoreland County
    • Potomac Mills
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Potomac Mills have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Potomac Mills
      • Potomac Mills is located in Westmoreland County
    • Tucker Hill
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tucker Hill
      • Tucker Hill is located in Westmoreland County
    • Oak Grove
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)
    • Nash Town
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Nash Town have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nash Town
      • Nash Town is located in Westmoreland County
    • Monroe Hall
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Monroe Hall
      • Monroe Hall is located in Westmoreland County
    • Colonial Beach
      (23 miles [37 km] to the north)
  • Charles County (MD)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Tappahannock, with the one closest to Tappahannock listed first.
    • Cobb Island
      (23 miles [37 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cobb Island have been provided by the GNIS.<2> 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 <1>
    • Rock Point
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rock Point
      • Rock Point is located in Charles County (MD)
    • Morgantown
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Morgantown
      • Morgantown is located in Charles County (MD)
    • Mount Victoria
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mount Victoria have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Victoria
      • Mount Victoria is located in Charles County (MD)
  • Saint Mary's County (MD)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Tappahannock, with the one closest to Tappahannock listed first.
    • Coltons Point
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Coltons Point have been provided by the GNIS.<2> 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 <1>
    • Avenue
      (23 miles [37 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Avenue have been provided by the GNIS.<2> 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 <1>
    • Abell
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Abell have been provided by the GNIS.<2> 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 <1>
    • Breton Beach
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Breton Beach
      • Breton Beach is located in Saint Mary's County (MD)
    • Piney Point
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Piney Point have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Piney Point
      • Piney Point is located in Saint Mary's County (MD)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Piney Point <1>
    • Tall Timbers
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tall Timbers have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tall Timbers
      • Tall Timbers is located in Saint Mary's County (MD)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Tall Timbers <1>
    • Bushwood
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bushwood have been provided by the GNIS.<2> 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 <1>
    • Compton
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Compton
      • Compton is located in Saint Mary's County (MD)
    • Drayden
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Drayden have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Drayden
      • Drayden is located in Saint Mary's County (MD)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Drayden <1>
    • Valley Lee
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Valley Lee have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Valley Lee
      • Valley Lee is located in Saint Mary's County (MD)
    • Gum Landing
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gum Landing
      • Gum Landing is located in Saint Mary's County (MD)
    • Clements
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clements have been provided by the GNIS.<2> 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 <1>
    • Callaway
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Callaway have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Callaway
      • Callaway is located in Saint Mary's County (MD)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Callaway <1>

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

Newspapers Published in the Vicinity of Tappahannock ...

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 12 newspapers that have been published in the area around Tappahannock.

We have organized these newspapers into two lists:

  • A Local Newspaper List - focusing on the papers published in the immediate area of Tappahannock. There are actually two parts to this list - papers printed in the immediate area of Tappahannock and those printed in the larger area surrounding Tappahannock.
  • An Extended Newspaper List - a longer list, sorted by paper name and containing those papers published within 15 miles [24.1 km]<3> of Tappahannock.

Websites to Help With Your Genealogy Research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we first turn to the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These helpful 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 Tappahannock:

Cemeteries Near Tappahannock ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Tappahannock.

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

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

  • Rappahannock Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rappahannock Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rappahannock Cemetery
  • Rappahannock Christian Church Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
  • Trinity UMC Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
  • Cobham Park Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cobham Park Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cobham Park Cemetery
  • St. Johns Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Johns Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Johns Cemetery
  • Clarksville Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Clarksville Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Clarksville Cemetery
  • New Zion Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the New Zion Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the New Zion Cemetery
  • Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
  • Taylor Brizendine Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
  • Menokin Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Menokin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Menokin Cemetery
  • Upper Essex Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Upper Essex Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Upper Essex Cemetery
  • Hermon Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hermon Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hermon Cemetery
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    • Welcome Grove Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Welcome Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Welcome Grove Cemetery
    • Beulah Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Beulah Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Beulah Cemetery
    • Smyrna Christian Church Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)

Nearby Communities in 1895 ...

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

The Rand McNally Atlas shows that Tappahannock had a population of 452 people in 1895 with a post office and no railroad service. In 2020, Tappahannock had a population of 2,400 people.

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

  • Brays
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brays have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brays
    • Brays is located in Essex County
  • Naylors
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Naylors have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Naylors
    • Naylors is located in Richmond County
  • Mount Landing
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mount Landing have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Landing
    • Mount Landing is located in Essex County
  • Pauls Crossroads
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pauls Crossroads have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pauls Crossroads
    • Pauls Crossroads is located in Essex County
  • Dunnsville
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
  • Wares Wharf
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wares Wharf have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wares Wharf
    • Wares Wharf is located in Essex County
  • Howertons
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Howertons have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Howertons
    • Howertons is located in Essex County
  • Warsaw
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
  • Rexburg
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rexburg have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rexburg
    • Rexburg is located in Essex County
  • Millers Tavern
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Millers Tavern
    • Millers Tavern is located in Essex County
  • Bestland
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bestland have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bestland
    • Bestland is located in Essex County
  • Upright
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Upright have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Upright
    • Upright is located in Essex County
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    • Ozeana
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ozeana have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ozeana
      • Ozeana is located in Essex County
    • Minor
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Minor have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Minor
      • Minor is located in Essex County
    • Bowlers Wharf
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bowlers Wharf
      • Bowlers Wharf is located in Essex County

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

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Tappahannock. 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 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Tappahannock) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Tappahannock. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 37.9184, Longitude: -76.8666       In this case, the coordinates for Tappahannock 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>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 Tappahannock, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.




 

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