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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 Van (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 Van. 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 hospitals were in the next county to the west. Almost all of the nearby churches and cemeteries were in the county to the south.

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

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

Van is located in Lee 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 Lee County: Bell (KY), Harlan (KY), Claiborne (TN), Hancock (TN), Scott & Wise.

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

  • Lee County     (The home county of Van)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Van, with the one closest to Van listed first.
    • Blackwater
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blackwater
      • Blackwater is located in Lee County
    • Jonesville
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Fleenortown
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fleenortown
      • Fleenortown is located in Lee County
    • Pennington Gap
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pennington Gap
      • Pennington Gap is located in Lee County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,708 people
    • Rose Hill
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
    • Saint Charles
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saint Charles have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saint Charles
      • Saint Charles is located in Lee County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 109 people
    • Stickleyville
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stickleyville
      • Stickleyville is located in Lee County
    • Ewing
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
    • Dryden
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dryden
      • Dryden is located in Lee County
    • Keokee
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Keokee
      • Keokee is located in Lee County
    • Darnell Town
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Darnell Town have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Darnell Town
      • Darnell Town is located in Lee County
    • Wheeler
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wheeler have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wheeler
      • Wheeler is located in Lee County
  • Scott County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Van, with the one closest to Van listed first.
    • Duffield
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the east)
    • Clinchport
      (23 miles [37 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clinchport
      • Clinchport is located in Scott County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 65 people
    • Kermit
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kermit have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kermit
      • Kermit is located in Scott County
    • Frisco
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Frisco have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Frisco
      • Frisco is located in Scott County
    • Yuma
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Yuma have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Yuma
      • Yuma is located in Scott County
  • Wise County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Van, with the one closest to Van listed first.
    • Exeter
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Exeter
      • Exeter is located in Wise County
    • Big Stone Gap
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Appalachia
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
    • East Stone Gap
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for East Stone Gap
      • East Stone Gap is located in Wise County
  • Bell County (KY)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Van, with the one closest to Van listed first.
    • Callaway
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Callaway
      • Callaway is located in Bell County (KY)
    • Miracle
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Miracle have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Miracle
      • Miracle is located in Bell County (KY)
    • Stoney Fork
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stoney Fork have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stoney Fork
      • Stoney Fork is located in Bell County (KY)
    • Calvin
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Calvin have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Calvin
      • Calvin is located in Bell County (KY)
    • Varilla
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Varilla
      • Varilla is located in Bell County (KY)
    • Kettle Island
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kettle Island have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kettle Island
      • Kettle Island is located in Bell County (KY)
    • Jenson
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jenson
      • Jenson is located in Bell County (KY)
    • Arjay
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arjay
      • Arjay is located in Bell County (KY)
    • Beverly
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Beverly have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beverly
      • Beverly is located in Bell County (KY)
    • Rella
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rella have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rella
      • Rella is located in Bell County (KY)
    • Sims Fork
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Sims Fork. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sims Fork
      • Sims Fork is located in Bell County (KY)
    • Straight Creek
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Straight Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Straight Creek
      • Straight Creek is located in Bell County (KY)
    • Wasioto
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wasioto
      • Wasioto is located in Bell County (KY)
  • Harlan County (KY)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Van, with the one closest to Van listed first.
    • Cranks
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cranks
      • Cranks is located in Harlan County (KY)
    • Cawood
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cawood
      • Cawood is located in Harlan County (KY)
    • Bobs Creek
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bobs Creek
      • Bobs Creek is located in Harlan County (KY)
    • Mary Alice
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mary Alice
      • Mary Alice is located in Harlan County (KY)
    • Dizney
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dizney
      • Dizney is located in Harlan County (KY)
    • Kenvir
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kenvir have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kenvir
      • Kenvir is located in Harlan County (KY)
    • Redbud
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Redbud
      • Redbud is located in Harlan County (KY)
    • Verda
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Verda
      • Verda is located in Harlan County (KY)
    • Ages
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ages
      • Ages is located in Harlan County (KY)
    • Coxton
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coxton
      • Coxton is located in Harlan County (KY)
    • Darkmont
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Darkmont
      • Darkmont is located in Harlan County (KY)
    • Draper
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Draper
      • Draper is located in Harlan County (KY)
    • Evarts
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Evarts have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Evarts
      • Evarts is located in Harlan County (KY)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 792 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Evarts <1>
  • Leslie County (KY)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Van, with the one closest to Van listed first.
    • Helton
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Helton have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Helton
      • Helton is located in Leslie County (KY)
    • Warbranch
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Warbranch have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Warbranch
      • Warbranch is located in Leslie County (KY)
    • Chappell
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chappell
      • Chappell is located in Leslie County (KY)
    • Mozelle
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mozelle
      • Mozelle is located in Leslie County (KY)
  • Letcher County (KY)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Van, with the one closest to Van listed first.
    • Gordon
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gordon have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gordon
      • Gordon is located in Letcher County (KY)
    • Linefork
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Linefork
      • Linefork is located in Letcher County (KY)
    • Partridge
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Partridge have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Partridge
      • Partridge is located in Letcher County (KY)
  • Perry County (KY)
    • Delphia
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Delphia have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Delphia
      • Delphia is located in Perry County (KY)
  • Claiborne County (TN)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Van, with the one closest to Van listed first.
    • Caney Valley
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Caney Valley
      • Caney Valley is located in Claiborne County (TN)
    • Evans Ferry
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Evans Ferry have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Evans Ferry
      • Evans Ferry is located in Claiborne County (TN)
      • Population from the 2010 Census: 293 people
    • Raven Hill
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Raven Hill
      • Raven Hill is located in Claiborne County (TN)
    • Springdale
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Springdale
      • Springdale is located in Claiborne County (TN)
    • Tazewell
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tazewell have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tazewell
      • Tazewell is located in Claiborne County (TN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,275 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Tazewell <1>
    • Shawanee
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shawanee
      • Shawanee is located in Claiborne County (TN)
    • New Tazewell
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Harrogate
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harrogate have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harrogate
      • Harrogate is located in Claiborne County (TN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 4,362 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Harrogate <1>
    • Lone Mountain
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lone Mountain
      • Lone Mountain is located in Claiborne County (TN)
    • Cumberland Gap
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the west)
    • Head of Barren
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Head of Barren have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Head of Barren
      • Head of Barren is located in Claiborne County (TN)
    • Minton Mill
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Minton Mill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Minton Mill
      • Minton Mill is located in Claiborne County (TN)
      • Estimated population in 2014: 527 people
  • Grainger County (TN)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Van, with the one closest to Van listed first.
    • Bean Station
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)
    • Wyatt Village
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wyatt Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wyatt Village
      • Wyatt Village is located in Grainger County (TN)
    • Beans
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Beans have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beans
      • Beans is located in Grainger County (TN)
      • Estimated population in 2014: 3,084 people
    • Thorn Hill
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Thorn Hill
      • Thorn Hill is located in Grainger County (TN)
    • Rutledge
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rutledge
      • Rutledge is located in Grainger County (TN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,351 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Rutledge <1>
  • Greene County (TN)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Van, with the one closest to Van listed first.
    • Romeo
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Romeo have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Romeo
      • Romeo is located in Greene County (TN)
    • Marvin
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marvin have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marvin
      • Marvin is located in Greene County (TN)
    • Baileyton
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Baileyton have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Baileyton
      • Baileyton is located in Greene County (TN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 456 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Baileyton <1>
    • Ottway
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ottway have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ottway
      • Ottway is located in Greene County (TN)
    • Mosheim
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mosheim have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mosheim
      • Mosheim is located in Greene County (TN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,357 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mosheim <1>
    • Jearoldstown
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jearoldstown
      • Jearoldstown is located in Greene County (TN)
  • Hamblen County (TN)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Van, with the one closest to Van listed first.
    • Bright ‑ Historic
      (23 miles [37 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bright have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bright
      • Bright is located in Hamblen County (TN)
      • Estimated population in 2014: 2,942 people
    • Whitesburg
      (23 miles [37 km] to the south)
    • East Village
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for East Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for East Village
      • East Village is located in Hamblen County (TN)
    • Silver City
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Silver City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Silver City
      • Silver City is located in Hamblen County (TN)
    • Casablanca
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Casablanca have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Casablanca
      • Casablanca is located in Hamblen County (TN)
      • Estimated population in 2014: 2,223 people
    • Morristown
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Morristown have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Morristown
      • Morristown is located in Hamblen County (TN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 30,275 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Morristown <1>
  • Hancock County (TN)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Van, with the one closest to Van listed first.
    • Kyles Ford
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Sneedville
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Willis
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Willis have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willis
      • Willis is located in Hancock County (TN)
      • Estimated population in 2014: 387 people
    • Trent Valley
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Trent Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Trent Valley
      • Trent Valley is located in Hancock County (TN)
      • Estimated population in 2014: 4,157 people
    • Duck Creek
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Duck Creek
      • Duck Creek is located in Hancock County (TN)
    • Yount Town
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Yount Town
      • Yount Town is located in Hancock County (TN)
    • Alanthus Hill
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Alanthus Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alanthus Hill
      • Alanthus Hill is located in Hancock County (TN)
      • Estimated population in 2014: 2,498 people
  • Hawkins County (TN)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Van, with the one closest to Van listed first.
    • Galbraith Springs
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Galbraith Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Galbraith Springs
      • Galbraith Springs is located in Hawkins County (TN)
    • Rogersville
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rogersville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rogersville
      • Rogersville is located in Hawkins County (TN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 4,364 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Rogersville <1>
    • Mooresburg Springs
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mooresburg Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mooresburg Springs
      • Mooresburg Springs is located in Hawkins County (TN)
      • Population from the 2010 Census: 941 people
    • Amis
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Amis have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Amis
      • Amis is located in Hawkins County (TN)
    • Mooresburg
      (18 miles [29 km] to the south)
    • Red Bridge Ferry
      (18 miles [29 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Red Bridge Ferry have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Red Bridge Ferry
      • Red Bridge Ferry is located in Hawkins County (TN)
      • Estimated population in 2014: 1,135 people
    • Surgoinsville
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)
    • Kepler
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kepler
      • Kepler is located in Hawkins County (TN)
    • Persia
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Persia have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Persia
      • Persia is located in Hawkins County (TN)
    • Greenland
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenland
      • Greenland is located in Hawkins County (TN)
    • Strahl
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Strahl
      • Strahl is located in Hawkins County (TN)
    • Bulls Gap
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bulls Gap have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bulls Gap
      • Bulls Gap is located in Hawkins County (TN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 717 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bulls Gap <1>
    • Blossom
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Blossom have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blossom
      • Blossom is located in Hawkins County (TN)
  • Sullivan County (TN)
    • Blair Gap
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Blair Gap have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blair Gap
      • Blair Gap is located in Sullivan County (TN)
      • Estimated population in 2014: 1,870 people

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

Newspapers Published in Van ...

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 26 newspapers that have been published in the area around Van.

Although we're unaware of any newspapers that were published in the immediate area of Van, there are papers which were published within 16 miles [25.7 km]<4>. A list of those papers, sorted by paper name, can be found on the Extended Newspaper List for Van.

Websites to Help With Your Genealogy Research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we begin 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 Van:

Cemeteries Near Van ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Van.

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

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

  • Vanderventer Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
  • Collins Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Collins Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Collins Cemetery
  • Trent Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Trent Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Trent Cemetery
  • Kinsler Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Kinsler Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Kinsler Cemetery
  • Baker Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Baker Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Baker Cemetery
  • Anderson Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Anderson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Anderson Cemetery
  • Martin Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Martin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Martin Cemetery
  • Hamblin Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hamblin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hamblin Cemetery
  • Belcher Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Belcher Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Belcher Cemetery
  • Parkey Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Parkey Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Parkey Cemetery
  • Ely Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ely Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ely Cemetery
  • Flanary Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Flanary Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Flanary Cemetery
  • Continue List   (1011 more) ...
    • Goins Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Goins Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Goins Cemetery
    • Alder Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Alder Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Alder Cemetery
    • Davis Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Davis Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Davis Cemetery

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 Van had a population of 32 people in 1895 with a post office and no railroad service.

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

  • Blackwater
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blackwater
    • Blackwater is located in Lee County
  • Jonesville
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
  • Sneedville
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
  • Kyles Ford
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
  • Hubbard Springs
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hubbard Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hubbard Springs
    • Hubbard Springs is located in Lee County
  • Eidson
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eidson have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eidson
    • Eidson is located in Hawkins County (TN)
  • Hagan
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hagan have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hagan
    • Hagan is located in Lee County
  • Lee Valley
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lee Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lee Valley
    • Lee Valley is located in Hawkins County (TN)
  • Luther
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Luther have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Luther
    • Luther is located in Hancock County (TN)
  • Boons Path
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Boons Path have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Boons Path
    • Boons Path is located in Lee County
  • Xenophon
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Xenophon have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Xenophon
    • Xenophon is located in Hancock County (TN)
  • Alumwell
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Alumwell have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alumwell
    • Alumwell is located in Hawkins County (TN)
  • Continue List   (16 more) ...
    • Rose Hill
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
    • Alanthus Hill
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Alanthus Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alanthus Hill
      • Alanthus Hill is located in Hancock County (TN)
      • Estimated population in 2014: 2,498 people
    • Gillenwater ‑ Historic
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gillenwater have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gillenwater
      • Gillenwater is located in Hawkins County (TN)

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

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Van. 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>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>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Van) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Van. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 36.6134, Longitude: -83.1559    
<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 Van, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.




 

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