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Nearest Communities to Backus,
Listed County-By-County

The purpose of this page is to identify those communities that are closest to Backus, on a County-by-County basis. To explain further, let's use the example from the Genealogy Helper Page for Backus:

We have great-grandparents who lived in a small community in the northeast 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 north.

When doing our research, we make it a practice to expand our search by looking in neighboring counties in addition to the county in which they lived:  their home county contained property and probate records; the county to the east contained birth and death records; the county to the north contained their burial records. If we hadn't checked the neighboring counties, we would have missed many valuable sources of information.

Please note that when we give a distance, it's a 'straight-line' distance.<1>

If you're researching your genealogy, we hope that the following information helps.


Backus is located in Fayette County.

The following 5 counties adjoin and form the boundaries of Fayette County: Greenbrier, Kanawha, Nicholas, Raleigh & Summers.

Our Gazetteer shows that there are 645 communities within 40 miles [64.4 km]<1> of Backus. Of these communities, 427 are located in counties other than Fayette County.

We usually exclude communities where we still need to verify their location,<2> but for the purpose of this page, we have included the unverified ('unver') and historic ('hist') communities.

After starting with the home county for Backus (which is Fayette County), we list the counties in alphabetical order and for each of those counties, the closest communities are listed in order of their distance from Backus

For the following list, only those counties that contain communities within 40 miles [64.4 km] are displayed.

  • Fayette County   (where Backus resides)
    • Given the large number of communities that are located in Fayette County, we have limited the list to those within 14 miles [22.5 km]<1> of Backus (about 100 communities).
    • County Website:   https://fayettecounty.wv.gov/
    • County Seat for Fayette:   Fayetteville
    • Genealogy Websites   ...
    • Nearest Communities to Backus   ...
      • These communities are listed by their distance from Backus.
      • Hemlock
        (Less than 2 miles to the north)
        • Hemlock is located in Fayette County
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      • Kathryn
        (Less than 2 miles to the north)
        • Kathryn is located in Fayette County
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      • Lawton
        (Less than 2 miles to the north)
        • Lawton is located in Fayette County
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      • Greenwood ‑ Historic
        (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
        • Greenwood is located in Fayette County
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      • Export ‑ Historic
        (Less than 2 miles to the west)
        • Export is located in Fayette County
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      • Laurel Creek
        (Less than 2 miles to the west)
        • Laurel Creek is located in Fayette County
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      • Layland
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
        • Layland is located in Fayette County
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      • Glade
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
        • Glade is located in Fayette County
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      • Red Spring
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
        • Red Spring is located in Fayette County
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      • Layland Heights
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
        • Layland Heights is located in Fayette County
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      • Quinnimont
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
        • Quinnimont is located in Fayette County
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      • Chestnut Knob
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
        • Chestnut Knob is located in Fayette County
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        • Crickmer
          (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
          • Crickmer is located in Fayette County
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        • Ephram ‑ Historic
          (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
          • Ephram is located in Fayette County
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        • Thayer
          (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
          • Thayer is located in Fayette County
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        • Prince
          (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
        • Maplewood
          (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
          • Maplewood is located in Fayette County
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        • Alaska ‑ Historic
          (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
          • Alaska is located in Fayette County
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        • McKendree
          (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
          • McKendree is located in Fayette County
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        • Beelick Knob
          (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
          • Beelick Knob is located in Fayette County
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        • Meadow Bridge
          (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
          • Meadow Bridge is located in Fayette County
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          • Population from the 2020 Census: 344 people
        • Danese
          (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
          • Danese is located in Fayette County
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        • Claremont
          (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
          • Claremont is located in Fayette County
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        • Pittman
          (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
          • Pittman is located in Fayette County
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        • Fire Creek ‑ Historic
          (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
          • Fire Creek is located in Fayette County
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        • Sewell Knob ‑ Historic
          (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
          • Sewell Knob is located in Fayette County
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          • Sewell Knob has also been known as:
          • Swell Knob
        • Stonecliff ‑ Historic
          (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
          • Stonecliff is located in Fayette County
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          • Stonecliff has also been known as:
          • Stone Cliff
        • Landisburg
          (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
          • Landisburg is located in Fayette County
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        • Pennbrook ‑ Historic
          (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
          • Pennbrook is located in Fayette County
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        • Beury
          (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
          • Beury is located in Fayette County
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        • Meadow Fork
          (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
          • Meadow Fork is located in Fayette County
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        • Newlyn ‑ Historic
          (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
          • Newlyn is located in Fayette County
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        • Red Ash ‑ Historic
          (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
          • Red Ash is located in Fayette County
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        • Spring Dale
          (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
          • Spring Dale is located in Fayette County
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        • East Sewell ‑ Historic
          (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
          • East Sewell is located in Fayette County
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        • Finlow ‑ Historic
          (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
          • Finlow is located in Fayette County
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        • Bellwood
          (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
          • Bellwood is located in Fayette County
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        • Dewitt
          (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
          • Dewitt is located in Fayette County
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        • Dimmock
          (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
          • Dimmock is located in Fayette County
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        • Erskine ‑ Historic
          (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
          • Erskine is located in Fayette County
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        • Rush Run ‑ Historic
          (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
          • Rush Run is located in Fayette County
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        • Thurmond
          (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
        • Clifftop
          (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
        • Cunard
          (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
          • Cunard is located in Fayette County
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        • Sewell ‑ Historic
          (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
          • Sewell is located in Fayette County
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        • Sturgeon Branch ‑ Historic
          (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
          • Sturgeon Branch is located in Fayette County
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        • Brooklyn
          (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
          • Brooklyn is located in Fayette County
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        • Concho
          (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
          • Concho is located in Fayette County
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        • Glen Jean
          (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
        • Harvey
          (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
          • Harvey is located in Fayette County
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        • Prudence
          (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
          • Prudence is located in Fayette County
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        • Redstar
          (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
          • Redstar is located in Fayette County
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        • Sanger
          (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
          • Sanger is located in Fayette County
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        • Dunloup
          (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
          • Dunloup is located in Fayette County
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        • Lee
          (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
          • Lee is located in Fayette County
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        • Macdonald
          (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
          • Macdonald is located in Fayette County
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        • Mount Hope
          (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
        • Turkey Knob
          (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
          • Turkey Knob is located in Fayette County
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        • Shawver
          (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
          • Shawver is located in Fayette County
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        • Caperton
          (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
          • Caperton is located in Fayette County
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        • Hilton Village
          (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
          • Hilton Village is located in Fayette County
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        • Mincar ‑ Historic
          (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
          • Mincar is located in Fayette County
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        • Ravenseye
          (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
          • Ravenseye is located in Fayette County
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        • South Caperton
          (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
          • South Caperton is located in Fayette County
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        • Maywood
          (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
          • Maywood is located in Fayette County
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        • Gatewood
          (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
          • Gatewood is located in Fayette County
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        • Greenstown
          (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
          • Greenstown is located in Fayette County
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        • Hilltop
          (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
          • Hilltop is located in Fayette County
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        • Minden
          (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
          • Minden is located in Fayette County
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        • Ogden
          (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
          • Ogden is located in Fayette County
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        • Rocklick
          (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
          • Rocklick is located in Fayette County
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        • White Oak Junction
          (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
          • White Oak Junction is located in Fayette County
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        • Wingrove
          (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
          • Wingrove is located in Fayette County
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        • Derryhale
          (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
          • Derryhale is located in Fayette County
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        • Kilsyth
          (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
          • Kilsyth is located in Fayette County
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        • Sun
          (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
          • Sun is located in Fayette County
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        • Boone ‑ Historic
          (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
          • Boone is located in Fayette County
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        • Elverton
          (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
          • Elverton is located in Fayette County
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        • Keeneys Creek
          (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
          • Keeneys Creek is located in Fayette County
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        • Bowlin
          (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
          • Bowlin is located in Fayette County
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        • East Oak Hill
          (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
          • East Oak Hill is located in Fayette County
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        • Salem
          (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
          • Salem is located in Fayette County
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        • Scarbro
          (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
        • Whipple Junction
          (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
          • Whipple Junction is located in Fayette County
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        • Whipple
          (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
          • Whipple is located in Fayette County
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        • Beauty
          (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
          • Beauty is located in Fayette County
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        • Dubree ‑ Historic
          (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
          • Dubree is located in Fayette County
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        • Nuttalburg ‑ Historic
          (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
          • Nuttalburg is located in Fayette County
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        • South Nuttall ‑ Historic
          (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
          • South Nuttall is located in Fayette County
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        • Winona
          (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
        • Corliss
          (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
          • Corliss is located in Fayette County
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        • Carlisle
          (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
          • Carlisle is located in Fayette County
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        • Garten
          (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
          • Garten is located in Fayette County
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        • Harlem Heights
          (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
          • Harlem Heights is located in Fayette County
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        • Midway
          (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
          • Midway is located in Fayette County
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        • Newtown
          (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
          • Newtown is located in Fayette County
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        • Oak Hill
          (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
        • Rosedale
          (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
          • Rosedale is located in Fayette County
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        • Divide
          (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
          • Divide is located in Fayette County
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        • Edmond
          (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
          • Edmond is located in Fayette County
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        • Kaymoor ‑ Historic
          (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
          • Kaymoor is located in Fayette County
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        • Lookout
          (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
        • Medo
          (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
          • Medo is located in Fayette County
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        • Spy Rock
          (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
          • Spy Rock is located in Fayette County
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        • Honeydew ‑ Historic
          (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
          • Honeydew is located in Fayette County
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        • Surbaugh
          (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
          • Surbaugh is located in Fayette County
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        • Bays Heights
          (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
          • Bays Heights is located in Fayette County
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        • Fayette Heights
          (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
          • Fayette Heights is located in Fayette County
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        • Lochgelly
          (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
          • Lochgelly is located in Fayette County
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        • Oak Hill Junction
          (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
          • Oak Hill Junction is located in Fayette County
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        • Summerlee
          (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
          • Summerlee is located in Fayette County
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        • Packs Branch
          (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
          • Packs Branch is located in Fayette County
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  • Boone County
  • Greenbrier County
    • County Website:   https://greenbriercounty.net/
    • County Seat for Greenbrier:   Lewisburg
    • Genealogy Websites   ...
    • Nearest Communities to Backus   ...
      • These communities are listed by their distance from Backus.
      • Lilly Park
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
        • Lilly Park is located in Greenbrier County
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      • Sims
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
        • Sims is located in Greenbrier County
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      • Crag
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
        • Crag is located in Greenbrier County
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      • Lawn
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
        • Lawn is located in Greenbrier County
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      • Grassy Meadows
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
        • Grassy Meadows is located in Greenbrier County
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      • Vale
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
        • Vale is located in Greenbrier County
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      • Dawson
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
        • Dawson is located in Greenbrier County
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      • Farmdale
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
        • Farmdale is located in Greenbrier County
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      • Rainelle
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Dennis
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
        • Dennis is located in Greenbrier County
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      • Bingham
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
        • Bingham is located in Greenbrier County
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      • Fairview ‑ Historic
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
        • Fairview is located in Greenbrier County
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        • McRoss
          (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
          • McRoss is located in Greenbrier County
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        • Hickory Grove
          (16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)
          • Hickory Grove is located in Greenbrier County
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        • Charmco
          (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
        • Hines
          (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
          • Hines is located in Greenbrier County
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        • Meadow Bluff
          (17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)
          • Meadow Bluff is located in Greenbrier County
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        • Smoot
          (17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)
          • Smoot is located in Greenbrier County
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        • Bryant ‑ Historic
          (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
          • Bryant is located in Greenbrier County
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        • Burdette
          (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
          • Burdette is located in Greenbrier County
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        • Rupert
          (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
        • Blue Sulphur Springs
          (18 miles [29 km] to the east)
          • Blue Sulphur Springs is located in Greenbrier County
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        • Crawley
          (18 miles [29 km] to the east)
        • Shawvers Crossing
          (18 miles [29 km] to the east)
          • Shawvers Crossing is located in Greenbrier County
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        • Bellburn
          (18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)
          • Bellburn is located in Greenbrier County
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        • Kessler
          (18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)
          • Kessler is located in Greenbrier County
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        • Leslie
          (18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)
          • Leslie is located in Greenbrier County
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        • McClung ‑ Historic
          (18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)
          • McClung is located in Greenbrier County
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        • Nutterville
          (18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)
          • Nutterville is located in Greenbrier County
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        • Orient Hill
          (18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)
          • Orient Hill is located in Greenbrier County
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        • Walker Hill ‑ Historic
          (18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)
          • Walker Hill is located in Greenbrier County
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        • Crichton
          (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)
          • Crichton is located in Greenbrier County
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        • Clintonville
          (20 miles [32.2 km] to the east)
          • Clintonville is located in Greenbrier County
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        • Kieffer
          (20 miles [32.2 km] to the east)
          • Kieffer is located in Greenbrier County
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        • Rock Cliff
          (20 miles [32.2 km] to the east)
          • Rock Cliff is located in Greenbrier County
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        • Marfrance
          (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast)
          • Marfrance is located in Greenbrier County
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        • Quinwood
          (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast)
          • Quinwood is located in Greenbrier County
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          • Population from the 2020 Census: 260 people
        • Alderson
          (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast)
        • Aldersons Ferry
          (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast)
          • Aldersons Ferry is located in Greenbrier County
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        • Palestine
          (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast)
          • Palestine is located in Greenbrier County
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        • Blaker Mills
          (21 miles [33.8 km] to the east)
          • Blaker Mills is located in Greenbrier County
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        • Piercys Mill
          (21 miles [33.8 km] to the east)
          • Piercys Mill is located in Greenbrier County
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        • Anjean
          (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast)
          • Anjean is located in Greenbrier County
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        • Asbury
          (22 miles [35.4 km] to the east)
        • Half Way
          (22 miles [35.4 km] to the east)
          • Half Way is located in Greenbrier County
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        • Alta
          (23 miles [37 km] to the east)
          • Alta is located in Greenbrier County
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        • Frazier
          (23 miles [37 km] to the east)
          • Frazier is located in Greenbrier County
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        • Hughart
          (23 miles [37 km] to the east)
          • Hughart is located in Greenbrier County
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        • Fort Spring
          (24 miles [38.6 km] to the east)
          • Fort Spring is located in Greenbrier County
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        • Snowflake
          (24 miles [38.6 km] to the east)
          • Snowflake is located in Greenbrier County
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        • Stephens Ferry
          (24 miles [38.6 km] to the east)
          • Stephens Ferry is located in Greenbrier County
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        • Brushy Junction ‑ Historic
          (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast)
          • Brushy Junction is located in Greenbrier County
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        • Cornstalk
          (25 miles [40.2 km] to the east)
          • Cornstalk is located in Greenbrier County
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        • Duo
          (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast)
          • Duo is located in Greenbrier County
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        • Morlunda
          (26 miles [41.8 km] to the east)
          • Morlunda is located in Greenbrier County
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        • Richlands
          (26 miles [41.8 km] to the east)
          • Richlands is located in Greenbrier County
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        • Rockland
          (26 miles [41.8 km] to the east)
          • Rockland is located in Greenbrier County
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        • Cobb
          (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast)
          • Cobb is located in Greenbrier County
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        • Lile
          (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast)
          • Lile is located in Greenbrier County
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        • Hokes Mill
          (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast)
          • Hokes Mill is located in Greenbrier County
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        • Fort Donnally
          (27 miles [43.5 km] to the east)
          • Fort Donnally is located in Greenbrier County
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        • Williamsburg
          (27 miles [43.5 km] to the east)
        • Clearco
          (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast)
          • Clearco is located in Greenbrier County
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        • Fairlea
          (28 miles [45.1 km] to the east)
        • Patton
          (28 miles [45.1 km] to the east)
          • Patton is located in Greenbrier County
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        • Ronceverte
          (28 miles [45.1 km] to the east)
        • Brantville
          (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
          • Brantville is located in Greenbrier County
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        • Buckingham Acres
          (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
          • Buckingham Acres is located in Greenbrier County
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        • Crowfields
          (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
          • Crowfields is located in Greenbrier County
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        • Lewisburg
          (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
        • Mountain View Estates
          (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
          • Mountain View Estates is located in Greenbrier County
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        • Rolling Hills
          (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
          • Rolling Hills is located in Greenbrier County
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        • Sunlight
          (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
          • Sunlight is located in Greenbrier County
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        • Teaberry
          (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
          • Teaberry is located in Greenbrier County
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        • Unus
          (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
          • Unus is located in Greenbrier County
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        • Walnut Hills
          (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
          • Walnut Hills is located in Greenbrier County
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        • Trout
          (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast)
          • Trout is located in Greenbrier County
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        • Clendenenville
          (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
          • Clendenenville is located in Greenbrier County
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        • Dogwood Heights
          (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
          • Dogwood Heights is located in Greenbrier County
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        • Maxwelton
          (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
        • Organ Cave
          (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
          • Organ Cave is located in Greenbrier County
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        • Underwood Estates
          (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
          • Underwood Estates is located in Greenbrier County
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        • Whitcomb ‑ Historic
          (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
          • Whitcomb is located in Greenbrier County
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  • Kanawha County
    • County Website:   https://kanawha.us/
    • County Seat for Kanawha:   Charleston
    • Genealogy Websites   ...
    • Nearest Communities to Backus   ...
      • These communities are listed by their distance from Backus.
      • Burnwell
        (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest)
        • Burnwell is located in Kanawha County
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      • Republic
        (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest)
        • Republic is located in Kanawha County
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      • Carbon
        (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest)
        • Carbon is located in Kanawha County
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      • Decota
        (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest)
        • Decota is located in Kanawha County
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      • Greencastle
        (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest)
        • Greencastle is located in Kanawha County
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      • Whittaker
        (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest)
        • Whittaker is located in Kanawha County
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      • United
        (26 miles [41.8 km] to the west)
        • United is located in Kanawha County
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      • Wevaco
        (26 miles [41.8 km] to the west)
        • Wevaco is located in Kanawha County
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      • Laing
        (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest)
        • Laing is located in Kanawha County
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      • Kayford
        (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)
        • Kayford is located in Kanawha County
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      • Nuckolls
        (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)
        • Nuckolls is located in Kanawha County
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      • Quarrier
        (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)
        • Quarrier is located in Kanawha County
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        • Acme
          (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest)
          • Acme is located in Kanawha County
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        • Holly
          (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest)
          • Holly is located in Kanawha County
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        • Leewood
          (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest)
          • Leewood is located in Kanawha County
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        • Red Warrior
          (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest)
          • Red Warrior is located in Kanawha County
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        • West Montgomery
          (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest)
          • West Montgomery is located in Kanawha County
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        • Eskdale
          (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest)
          • Eskdale is located in Kanawha County
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        • Standard
          (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest)
          • Standard is located in Kanawha County
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  • Mercer County
    • County Seat for Mercer:   Princeton
    • Genealogy Websites   ...
    • Nearest Communities to Backus   ...
      • These communities are listed by their distance from Backus.
      • Flat Top
        (19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)
      • Dunns
        (21 miles [33.8 km] to the south)
        • Dunns is located in Mercer County
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      • Lerona
        (24 miles [38.6 km] to the south)
        • Lerona is located in Mercer County
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      • Egeria
        (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest)
        • Egeria is located in Mercer County
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      • Eads Mill
        (26 miles [41.8 km] to the south)
        • Eads Mill is located in Mercer County
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      • Speedway
        (27 miles [43.5 km] to the south)
        • Speedway is located in Mercer County
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      • Cashers Hill
        (28 miles [45.1 km] to the south)
        • Cashers Hill is located in Mercer County
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      • Pettry
        (28 miles [45.1 km] to the south)
        • Pettry is located in Mercer County
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      • Athens
        (29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)
      • Lovern
        (29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)
        • Lovern is located in Mercer County
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      • Spanishburg
        (29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)
      • Beeson
        (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest)
        • Beeson is located in Mercer County
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        • Gardner
          (30 miles [48.3 km] to the south)
          • Gardner is located in Mercer County
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        • Arista
          (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest)
          • Arista is located in Mercer County
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        • Dott
          (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest)
          • Dott is located in Mercer County
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        • Pinoak
          (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest)
          • Pinoak is located in Mercer County
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        • Wenonah
          (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest)
          • Wenonah is located in Mercer County
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  • Monroe County
    • County Website:   https://www.monroecountywv.gov/
    • County Seat for Monroe:   Union
    • Genealogy Websites   ...
    • Nearest Communities to Backus   ...
      • These communities are listed by their distance from Backus.
      • Ballengee
        (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast)
        • Ballengee is located in Monroe County
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      • Creamery
        (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast)
        • Creamery is located in Monroe County
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      • Wayside
        (23 miles [37 km] to the southeast)
        • Wayside is located in Monroe County
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      • Wolfcreek
        (23 miles [37 km] to the southeast)
        • Wolfcreek is located in Monroe County
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      • Elmhurst
        (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast)
        • Elmhurst is located in Monroe County
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      • Johnson Crossroads
        (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast)
        • Johnson Crossroads is located in Monroe County
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      • Greenville
        (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Knobs
        (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast)
        • Knobs is located in Monroe County
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      • Sarton
        (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast)
        • Sarton is located in Monroe County
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      • Sinks Grove
        (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast)
        • Sinks Grove is located in Monroe County
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      • Bozoo
        (28 miles [45.1 km] to the south)
        • Bozoo is located in Monroe County
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      • Ballard
        (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast)
        • Ballard is located in Monroe County
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        • Lillydale
          (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast)
          • Lillydale is located in Monroe County
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        • Nickells Mill
          (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast)
          • Nickells Mill is located in Monroe County
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        • Cashmere
          (29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)
          • Cashmere is located in Monroe County
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        • Cloverdale
          (29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)
          • Cloverdale is located in Monroe County
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        • Assurance
          (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast)
          • Assurance is located in Monroe County
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        • Monitor
          (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast)
          • Monitor is located in Monroe County
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        • Pickaway
          (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast)
          • Pickaway is located in Monroe County
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        • Salt Sulphur Springs
          (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast)
          • Salt Sulphur Springs is located in Monroe County
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        • Union
          (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast)
          • Union is located in Monroe County
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          • Population from the 2020 Census: 539 people
        • Wikel
          (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast)
          • Wikel is located in Monroe County
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        • Raines Corner
          (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast)
          • Raines Corner is located in Monroe County
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  • Nicholas County
    • County Website:   https://nicholascountywv.org/
    • County Seat for Nicholas:   Summersville
    • Genealogy Websites   ...
    • Nearest Communities to Backus   ...
      • These communities are listed by their distance from Backus.
      • Mount Lookout
        (21 miles [33.8 km] to the north)
        • Mount Lookout is located in Nicholas County
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      • Runa
        (21 miles [33.8 km] to the north)
        • Runa is located in Nicholas County
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      • Pool
        (22 miles [35.4 km] to the north)
        • Pool is located in Nicholas County
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      • Green Valley
        (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast)
        • Green Valley is located in Nicholas County
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      • Snow Hill
        (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast)
        • Snow Hill is located in Nicholas County
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      • Carnifex Ferry
        (23 miles [37 km] to the north)
        • Carnifex Ferry is located in Nicholas County
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      • Bruce
        (23 miles [37 km] to the northeast)
        • Bruce is located in Nicholas County
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      • Carl
        (23 miles [37 km] to the northeast)
        • Carl is located in Nicholas County
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      • Peaser Junction ‑ Historic
        (23 miles [37 km] to the northeast)
        • Peaser Junction is located in Nicholas County
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      • Fowler Knob
        (24 miles [38.6 km] to the north)
        • Fowler Knob is located in Nicholas County
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      • Mount Nebo
        (24 miles [38.6 km] to the north)
      • Hominy Falls
        (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast)
        • Hominy Falls is located in Nicholas County
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      • Continue List   (30 more) ...
        • Albion ‑ Historic
          (25 miles [40.2 km] to the north)
          • Albion is located in Nicholas County
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        • Morrison ‑ Historic
          (25 miles [40.2 km] to the north)
          • Morrison is located in Nicholas County
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        • Peters Junction
          (25 miles [40.2 km] to the north)
          • Peters Junction is located in Nicholas County
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        • Vinton ‑ Historic
          (25 miles [40.2 km] to the north)
          • Vinton is located in Nicholas County
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        • Keslers Cross Lanes
          (26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
          • Keslers Cross Lanes is located in Nicholas County
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        • Sparks ‑ Historic
          (26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
          • Sparks is located in Nicholas County
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        • Grassy Falls
          (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast)
          • Grassy Falls is located in Nicholas County
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        • Leivasy
          (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast)
          • Leivasy is located in Nicholas County
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        • Beech Glen
          (27 miles [43.5 km] to the north)
          • Beech Glen is located in Nicholas County
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        • Poe
          (27 miles [43.5 km] to the north)
          • Poe is located in Nicholas County
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        • Swiss
          (27 miles [43.5 km] to the north)
          • Swiss is located in Nicholas County
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        • Tipton
          (27 miles [43.5 km] to the north)
          • Tipton is located in Nicholas County
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        • Odell Town
          (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast)
          • Odell Town is located in Nicholas County
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          • Odell Town has also been known as:
          • Odell
        • Drennen
          (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
        • Lockwood
          (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
          • Lockwood is located in Nicholas County
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        • Lyonsville
          (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
          • Lyonsville is located in Nicholas County
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        • Deepwell
          (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
          • Deepwell is located in Nicholas County
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        • Ophelia ‑ Historic
          (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
          • Ophelia is located in Nicholas County
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        • Tolbert
          (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
          • Tolbert is located in Nicholas County
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        • Burl
          (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
          • Burl is located in Nicholas County
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        • Cornelia
          (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
          • Cornelia is located in Nicholas County
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        • Zela
          (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
          • Zela is located in Nicholas County
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        • Jetsville
          (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast)
          • Jetsville is located in Nicholas County
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        • Nettie
          (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast)
        • Dixie
          (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest)
          • Dixie is located in Nicholas County
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        • Bright Mountain Estates
          (30 miles [48.3 km] to the north)
        • Canvas
          (30 miles [48.3 km] to the north)
          • Canvas is located in Nicholas County
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        • Summersville
          (30 miles [48.3 km] to the north)
        • Vaughan
          (30 miles [48.3 km] to the north)
          • Vaughan is located in Nicholas County
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        • Cambria
          (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest)
          • Cambria is located in Nicholas County
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  • Raleigh County
    • Given the large number of communities that are located in Raleigh County, we have limited the list to those within 20 miles [32.2 km]<1> of Backus (about 100 communities).
    • County Website:   https://raleighcounty.gov/
    • County Seat for Raleigh:   Beckley
    • Genealogy Websites   ...
    • Nearest Communities to Backus   ...
      • These communities are listed by their distance from Backus.
      • Hamlet ‑ Historic
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
        • Hamlet is located in Raleigh County
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      • Pear ‑ Historic
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
        • Pear is located in Raleigh County
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      • Abraham
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
        • Abraham is located in Raleigh County
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      • Royal ‑ Historic
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
        • Royal is located in Raleigh County
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      • Bragg
        (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
        • Bragg is located in Raleigh County
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      • Dillon
        (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
        • Dillon is located in Raleigh County
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      • Grandview
        (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
        • Grandview is located in Raleigh County
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      • Terry Junction
        (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
        • Terry Junction is located in Raleigh County
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      • McCreery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
        • McCreery is located in Raleigh County
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      • Norvell ‑ Historic
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
        • Norvell is located in Raleigh County
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      • Terry
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
        • Terry is located in Raleigh County
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      • Wright
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
        • Wright is located in Raleigh County
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        • Crow
          (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
          • Crow is located in Raleigh County
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        • Piney View
          (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
          • Piney View is located in Raleigh County
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        • Stonewall ‑ Historic
          (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
          • Stonewall is located in Raleigh County
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        • Pluto
          (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
          • Pluto is located in Raleigh County
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        • Clifftop
          (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
          • Clifftop is located in Raleigh County
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        • Lanark
          (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
          • Lanark is located in Raleigh County
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        • Glade Springs
          (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
          • Glade Springs is located in Raleigh County
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        • Pinepoca ‑ Historic
          (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
          • Pinepoca is located in Raleigh County
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        • Rodes ‑ Historic
          (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
          • Rodes is located in Raleigh County
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        • Oswald ‑ Historic
          (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
          • Oswald is located in Raleigh County
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        • Riley
          (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
          • Riley is located in Raleigh County
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        • Stanaford
          (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
          • Stanaford is located in Raleigh County
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        • Tamroy ‑ Historic
          (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
          • Tamroy is located in Raleigh County
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        • Warden
          (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
          • Warden is located in Raleigh County
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        • White Stick
          (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
          • White Stick is located in Raleigh County
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        • Beaver
          (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
        • Daniels
          (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
        • Johnstown
          (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
          • Johnstown is located in Raleigh County
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        • Whorley ‑ Historic
          (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
          • Whorley is located in Raleigh County
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        • Bradley
          (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
          • Bradley is located in Raleigh County
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        • Price Hill
          (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
          • Price Hill is located in Raleigh County
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        • Skelton
          (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
          • Skelton is located in Raleigh County
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        • Beckley
          (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
        • Blue Jay
          (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
          • Blue Jay is located in Raleigh County
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        • East Beckley
          (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
          • East Beckley is located in Raleigh County
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        • Glen Morgan
          (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
        • Raleigh
          (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
          • Raleigh is located in Raleigh County
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        • Shady Spring
          (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
        • White Oak
          (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
          • White Oak is located in Raleigh County
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        • Cranberry
          (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
          • Cranberry is located in Raleigh County
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        • Prosperity
          (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
          • Prosperity is located in Raleigh County
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        • Sprague
          (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
          • Sprague is located in Raleigh County
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        • Beckley Junction
          (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
          • Beckley Junction is located in Raleigh County
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        • Fitzpatrick
          (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
          • Fitzpatrick is located in Raleigh County
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        • Dry Hill
          (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
          • Dry Hill is located in Raleigh County
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        • James Crest Farms
          (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
          • James Crest Farms is located in Raleigh County
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        • Maple Fork
          (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
          • Maple Fork is located in Raleigh County
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        • Pine Hills
          (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
          • Pine Hills is located in Raleigh County
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        • Blue Jay 6
          (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
          • Blue Jay 6 is located in Raleigh County
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        • Cherry Creek
          (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
          • Cherry Creek is located in Raleigh County
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        • Mabscott
          (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
          • Mabscott is located in Raleigh County
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          • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,251 people
        • MacArthur
          (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
        • Old Mill Village
          (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
          • Old Mill Village is located in Raleigh County
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        • Spangler Factory ‑ Historic
          (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
          • Spangler Factory is located in Raleigh County
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        • Tilden
          (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
          • Tilden is located in Raleigh County
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        • Cabell
          (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
          • Cabell is located in Raleigh County
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        • Morgan Hills
          (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
          • Morgan Hills is located in Raleigh County
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        • Mount Tabor
          (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
          • Mount Tabor is located in Raleigh County
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        • Wickham
          (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
          • Wickham is located in Raleigh County
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        • Mountview
          (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
          • Mountview is located in Raleigh County
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        • Cedar
          (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
          • Cedar is located in Raleigh County
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        • Cool Ridge
          (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
          • Cool Ridge is located in Raleigh County
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        • McVey
          (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
          • McVey is located in Raleigh County
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        • Sullivan
          (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
          • Sullivan is located in Raleigh County
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        • Circle View
          (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
          • Circle View is located in Raleigh County
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        • Cirtsville
          (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
          • Cirtsville is located in Raleigh County
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        • Harper Heights
          (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
          • Harper Heights is located in Raleigh County
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        • Maynor
          (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
          • Maynor is located in Raleigh County
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        • Sweeneyburg
          (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
          • Sweeneyburg is located in Raleigh County
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        • Abney
          (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)
          • Abney is located in Raleigh County
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        • Affinity
          (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)
          • Affinity is located in Raleigh County
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        • Crab Orchard
          (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)
        • Pemberton
          (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)
          • Pemberton is located in Raleigh County
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        • Woodpeck
          (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)
          • Woodpeck is located in Raleigh County
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        • Eccles
          (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
          • Eccles is located in Raleigh County
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        • Harper
          (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
        • Coal City
          (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)
          • Coal City is located in Raleigh County
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        • Glen View
          (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)
          • Glen View is located in Raleigh County
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        • Midway
          (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)
          • Midway is located in Raleigh County
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        • Whitby
          (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)
          • Whitby is located in Raleigh County
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        • Big Stick
          (18 miles [29 km] to the southwest)
          • Big Stick is located in Raleigh County
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        • Fireco
          (18 miles [29 km] to the southwest)
          • Fireco is located in Raleigh County
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        • Ghent
          (18 miles [29 km] to the southwest)
        • Glen White
          (18 miles [29 km] to the southwest)
          • Glen White is located in Raleigh County
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        • Jonben
          (18 miles [29 km] to the southwest)
          • Jonben is located in Raleigh County
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        • Lynwinn
          (18 miles [29 km] to the southwest)
          • Lynwinn is located in Raleigh County
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        • Princewick
          (18 miles [29 km] to the southwest)
          • Princewick is located in Raleigh County
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        • Sophia
          (18 miles [29 km] to the southwest)
        • Winding Gulf
          (18 miles [29 km] to the southwest)
          • Winding Gulf is located in Raleigh County
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        • Baylor ‑ Historic
          (18 miles [29 km] to the west)
          • Baylor is located in Raleigh County
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        • Glen White Junction ‑ Historic
          (18 miles [29 km] to the west)
          • Glen White Junction is located in Raleigh County
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        • Metalton
          (18 miles [29 km] to the west)
          • Metalton is located in Raleigh County
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        • Epperly
          (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest)
          • Epperly is located in Raleigh County
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        • Hoohoo
          (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest)
          • Hoohoo is located in Raleigh County
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        • Lester
          (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest)
          • Lester is located in Raleigh County
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          • Population from the 2020 Census: 312 people
        • Lillybrook
          (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest)
          • Lillybrook is located in Raleigh County
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        • McAlpin
          (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest)
          • McAlpin is located in Raleigh County
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        • Matville
          (19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)
          • Matville is located in Raleigh County
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        • Surveyor
          (19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)
          • Surveyor is located in Raleigh County
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        • Tolleys
          (19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)
          • Tolleys is located in Raleigh County
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        • Jenny Gap ‑ Historic
          (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest)
          • Jenny Gap is located in Raleigh County
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        • Lego
          (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest)
          • Lego is located in Raleigh County
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        • Pickshin
          (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest)
          • Pickshin is located in Raleigh County
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        • Stotesbury
          (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest)
          • Stotesbury is located in Raleigh County
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        • Willibet
          (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest)
          • Willibet is located in Raleigh County
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        • Clear Creek
          (20 miles [32.2 km] to the west)
          • Clear Creek is located in Raleigh County
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        • Glen Daniel
          (20 miles [32.2 km] to the west)
        • Stover
          (20 miles [32.2 km] to the west)
          • Stover is located in Raleigh County
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        • Trap Hill
          (20 miles [32.2 km] to the west)
          • Trap Hill is located in Raleigh County
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  • Summers County
    • County Website:   https://www.summerscountywv.gov/
    • County Seat for Summers:   Hinton
    • Genealogy Websites   ...
    • Nearest Communities to Backus   ...
      • These communities are listed by their distance from Backus.
      • Beurytown
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
        • Beurytown is located in Summers County
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      • Meadow Creek
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
        • Meadow Creek is located in Summers County
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      • Claypool
        (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
        • Claypool is located in Summers County
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      • Tina ‑ Historic
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
        • Tina is located in Summers County
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      • New Richmond ‑ Historic
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
        • New Richmond is located in Summers County
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      • Lockbridge
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
        • Lockbridge is located in Summers County
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      • Sandstone
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Elton
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
        • Elton is located in Summers County
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      • Green Sulphur Springs
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
      • Brooks
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
        • Brooks is located in Summers County
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      • Ramp
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
        • Ramp is located in Summers County
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      • Barksdale
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
        • Barksdale is located in Summers County
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        • Hix
          (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
          • Hix is located in Summers County
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        • Avis
          (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
          • Avis is located in Summers County
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        • Brooklin
          (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
          • Brooklin is located in Summers County
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        • Hinton
          (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
        • Jumping Branch
          (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
          • Jumping Branch is located in Summers County
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        • Crossroads
          (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
          • Crossroads is located in Summers County
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        • Nimitz
          (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
          • Nimitz is located in Summers County
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        • Judson
          (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
          • Judson is located in Summers County
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        • Tempa
          (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
          • Tempa is located in Summers County
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        • Bellepoint
          (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
          • Bellepoint is located in Summers County
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        • Streeter
          (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
          • Streeter is located in Summers County
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        • Browning
          (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
          • Browning is located in Summers County
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        • Wiggins
          (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
          • Wiggins is located in Summers County
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        • Packs Ferry
          (16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)
          • Packs Ferry is located in Summers County
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        • Clayton
          (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
          • Clayton is located in Summers County
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        • Haines Ferry
          (17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
          • Haines Ferry is located in Summers County
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        • Suck Creek
          (17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
          • Suck Creek is located in Summers County
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        • Santafee
          (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
          • Santafee is located in Summers County
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        • Santifee ‑ Historic
          (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
          • Santifee is located in Summers County
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        • Ellison
          (18 miles [29 km] to the south)
          • Ellison is located in Summers County
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        • Lilly ‑ Historic
          (18 miles [29 km] to the south)
          • Lilly is located in Summers County
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        • Glenray
          (18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)
          • Glenray is located in Summers County
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        • Griffith Creek
          (18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)
          • Griffith Creek is located in Summers County
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        • Hilldale
          (18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)
          • Hilldale is located in Summers County
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        • Pence Springs
          (18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)
          • Pence Springs is located in Summers County
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        • Talcott
          (18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)
        • Valley Heights
          (18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)
          • Valley Heights is located in Summers County
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        • Ellison Ridge
          (19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)
          • Ellison Ridge is located in Summers County
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        • True
          (19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)
          • True is located in Summers County
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        • Barnettown
          (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)
          • Barnettown is located in Summers County
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        • Buck
          (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)
          • Buck is located in Summers County
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        • Egypt ‑ Historic
          (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)
          • Egypt is located in Summers County
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        • Grahams Ferry
          (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)
          • Grahams Ferry is located in Summers County
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        • Haynes Ferry
          (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)
          • Haynes Ferry is located in Summers County
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        • Lowell
          (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)
          • Lowell is located in Summers County
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        • Riffe
          (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)
          • Riffe is located in Summers County
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        • Bertha
          (20 miles [32.2 km] to the south)
          • Bertha is located in Summers County
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        • Bargers Springs
          (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast)
          • Bargers Springs is located in Summers County
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        • Pipestem
          (21 miles [33.8 km] to the south)
        • Seminole
          (21 miles [33.8 km] to the south)
          • Seminole is located in Summers County
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        • Farley
          (22 miles [35.4 km] to the south)
          • Farley is located in Summers County
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        • Warford ‑ Historic
          (22 miles [35.4 km] to the south)
          • Warford is located in Summers County
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        • Forest Hill
          (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast)
        • Marie
          (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast)
          • Marie is located in Summers County
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        • Carew
          (23 miles [37 km] to the south)
          • Carew is located in Summers County
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        • Crumps Bottom
          (24 miles [38.6 km] to the south)
          • Crumps Bottom is located in Summers County
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        • Indian Mills
          (24 miles [38.6 km] to the south)
          • Indian Mills is located in Summers County
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        • Junta ‑ Historic
          (24 miles [38.6 km] to the south)
          • Junta is located in Summers County
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        • Lick Creek
          (25 miles [40.2 km] to the south)
          • Lick Creek is located in Summers County
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        • Mandeville
          (26 miles [41.8 km] to the south)
          • Mandeville is located in Summers County
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        • Mercers Saltworks ‑ Historic
          (26 miles [41.8 km] to the south)
          • Mercers Saltworks is located in Summers County
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        • Shanklins Ferry
          (26 miles [41.8 km] to the south)
          • Shanklins Ferry is located in Summers County
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        • Hill Top
          (27 miles [43.5 km] to the south)
          • Hill Top is located in Summers County
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        • Neponset
          (27 miles [43.5 km] to the south)
          • Neponset is located in Summers County
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  • Wyoming County
    • County Website:   https://wyomingcounty.com/
    • County Seat for Wyoming:   Pineville
    • Genealogy Websites   ...
    • Nearest Communities to Backus   ...
      • These communities are listed by their distance from Backus.
      • Stephenson
        (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest)
        • Stephenson is located in Wyoming County
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      • Wyco
        (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest)
        • Wyco is located in Wyoming County
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      • Glen Rogers
        (26 miles [41.8 km] to the west)
        • Glen Rogers is located in Wyoming County
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      • Allen Junction
        (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest)
        • Allen Junction is located in Wyoming County
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      • Basin
        (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest)
        • Basin is located in Wyoming County
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      • Iroquois
        (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest)
        • Iroquois is located in Wyoming County
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      • Maben
        (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest)
        • Maben is located in Wyoming County
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      • Otsego
        (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest)
        • Otsego is located in Wyoming County
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      • Pierpont
        (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest)
        • Pierpont is located in Wyoming County
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      • Polk Gap
        (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest)
        • Polk Gap is located in Wyoming County
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      • Beechwood
        (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest)
        • Beechwood is located in Wyoming County
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      • Blackeagle
        (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest)
        • Blackeagle is located in Wyoming County
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      • Continue List   (9 more) ...
        • Corinne
          (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest)
          • Corinne is located in Wyoming County
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        • Nuriva
          (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest)
          • Nuriva is located in Wyoming County
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        • Black
          (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest)
          • Black is located in Wyoming County
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        • McGraws
          (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest)
          • McGraws is located in Wyoming County
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        • Milam
          (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest)
          • Milam is located in Wyoming County
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        • Mullens
          (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest)
        • Ravencliff
          (29 miles [46.7 km] to the west)
          • Ravencliff is located in Wyoming County
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        • Elmore
          (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest)
          • Elmore is located in Wyoming County
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        • Saulsville
          (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest)
          • Saulsville is located in Wyoming County
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Footnotes ...

<1>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- Backus) to Point B. In other words: 'As the crow flies'.
<2>Our data comes from many sources and some sources are more dependable than others. When we add communities to our Gazetteer, we try to verify that we have the correct location for the community. We mark a community as 'Unverified' when we aren't confident about our data and want to do further checking.

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 larger or had a more 'official' existence in the past than it does now.

Since our Gazetteer contains over 100,000 communities, verifying everything is going to take time. If you find an error or can help us to improve our accuracy, please let us know.
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