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Our Genealogy Helper

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

Name Variations for Big Run ...

When searching records, keep in mind that names and their spelling can change over time. Our sources include documents like maps, railroad schedules, Travel, Express and Shipping Guides. Many of these documents date from the 1800's and it's common to find spelling differences.

Although we can't give a definitive list, hopefully the following will give you a feel for the variations that might have occurred.

Another variation: Bigrun.

If you have information about these names (such as the reason for the change, date of change, the origin of the name), please Contact Us.

Neighboring Counties ...

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

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

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

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

Big Run is located in Wetzel County.

To see how the shape of West Virginia's counties have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.

The following counties adjoin and form the boundaries of Wetzel County: Monroe (OH), Greene (PA), Doddridge, Harrison, Marion, Marshall, Monongalia & Tyler.

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

  • Wetzel County     (The home county of Big Run)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Big Run, with the one closest to Big Run listed first.
    • Uniontown
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Uniontown
      • Uniontown is located in Wetzel County
    • Kodol
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kodol
      • Kodol is located in Wetzel County
    • Barker
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Barker
      • Barker is located in Wetzel County
    • Bane
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bane
      • Bane is located in Wetzel County
    • Fallen Timber ‑ Historic
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Fallen Timber. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fallen Timber
      • Fallen Timber is located in Wetzel County
    • Pine Grove
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pine Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pine Grove
      • Pine Grove is located in Wetzel County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 472 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Pine Grove <3>
    • Smithfield
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Smithfield have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Smithfield
      • Smithfield is located in Wetzel County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 142 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Smithfield <3>
    • Littleton
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Littleton have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Littleton
      • Littleton is located in Wetzel County
    • Hundred
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hundred have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hundred
      • Hundred is located in Wetzel County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 258 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hundred <3>
    • Bebee
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bebee
      • Bebee is located in Wetzel County
    • Round Bottom
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Round Bottom
      • Round Bottom is located in Wetzel County
    • Childs
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Childs have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Childs
      • Childs is located in Wetzel County
    • Minnie
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Minnie have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Minnie
      • Minnie is located in Wetzel County
  • Doddridge County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Big Run, with the one closest to Big Run listed first.
    • Roberts
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Roberts have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roberts
      • Roberts is located in Doddridge County
    • Doak
      (18 miles [29 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Doak have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Doak
      • Doak is located in Doddridge County
    • Smithburg
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Smithburg
      • Smithburg is located in Doddridge County
    • West Union
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for West Union have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Union
      • West Union is located in Doddridge County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 787 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for West Union <3>
    • New Milton
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the south)
    • Duckworth
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Duckworth have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Duckworth
      • Duckworth is located in Doddridge County
    • Avon
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Avon have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Avon
      • Avon is located in Doddridge County
    • Market
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Market have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Market
      • Market is located in Doddridge County
  • Harrison County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Big Run, with the one closest to Big Run listed first.
    • Alliance
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Alliance have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alliance
      • Alliance is located in Harrison County
    • Jimtown
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jimtown have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jimtown
      • Jimtown is located in Harrison County
    • Wyatt
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wyatt have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wyatt
      • Wyatt is located in Harrison County
    • Rosebud
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rosebud have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rosebud
      • Rosebud is located in Harrison County
    • Haywood
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Haywood have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Haywood
      • Haywood is located in Harrison County
    • Lumberport
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lumberport
      • Lumberport is located in Harrison County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 835 people
    • Enterprise
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Enterprise
      • Enterprise is located in Harrison County
    • Sardis
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sardis
      • Sardis is located in Harrison County
    • Shinnston
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)
    • Bristol
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the south)
    • Salem
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Salem
      • Salem is located in Harrison County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,511 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Salem <3>
    • Katy Lick
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Katy Lick
      • Katy Lick is located in Harrison County
    • Meadowbrook
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadowbrook
      • Meadowbrook is located in Harrison County
  • Marion County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Big Run, with the one closest to Big Run listed first.
    • Mannington
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
    • Big Run
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Big Run
      • Big Run is located in Marion County
    • Fairview
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairview
      • Fairview is located in Marion County
      • Estimated population in 2021: 373 people
    • Farmington
      (18 miles [29 km] to the east)
    • Worthington
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Worthington have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Worthington
      • Worthington is located in Marion County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 148 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Worthington <3>
    • Katy
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Katy
      • Katy is located in Marion County
    • Helens Run
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Helens Run
      • Helens Run is located in Marion County
    • Monongah
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Monongah have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Monongah
      • Monongah is located in Marion County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,160 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Monongah <3>
    • Grant Town
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grant Town have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grant Town
      • Grant Town is located in Marion County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 590 people
    • Barrackville
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Barrackville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Barrackville
      • Barrackville is located in Marion County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,270 people
    • Garden Village
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Garden Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Garden Village
      • Garden Village is located in Marion County
    • Hoodsville
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hoodsville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hoodsville
      • Hoodsville is located in Marion County
    • Fairmont
      (23 miles [37 km] to the east)
  • Marshall County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Big Run, with the one closest to Big Run listed first.
    • Bannen
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bannen have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bannen
      • Bannen is located in Marshall County
    • Adaline
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Adaline
      • Adaline is located in Marshall County
    • Cameron
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
    • Glen Easton
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glen Easton have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glen Easton
      • Glen Easton is located in Marshall County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Glen Easton <3>
    • Rosbys Rock
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rosbys Rock have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rosbys Rock
      • Rosbys Rock is located in Marshall County
    • Kent
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kent
      • Kent is located in Marshall County
    • Rocklick
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rocklick have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rocklick
      • Rocklick is located in Marshall County
    • Knoxville
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Knoxville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Knoxville
      • Knoxville is located in Marshall County
    • Calis
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Calis have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Calis
      • Calis is located in Marshall County
    • Moundsville
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the north)
    • Glen Dale
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glen Dale have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glen Dale
      • Glen Dale is located in Marshall County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,348 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Glen Dale <3>
    • Glendale
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glendale have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glendale
      • Glendale is located in Marshall County
    • Sherrard
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sherrard have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sherrard
      • Sherrard is located in Marshall County
  • Monongalia County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Big Run, with the one closest to Big Run listed first.
    • Maple
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maple have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maple
      • Maple is located in Monongalia County
    • Wadestown
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wadestown
      • Wadestown is located in Monongalia County
    • Wana
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Miracle Run
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Miracle Run have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Miracle Run
      • Miracle Run is located in Monongalia County
    • Blacksville
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Blacksville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blacksville
      • Blacksville is located in Monongalia County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 183 people
    • Hagans
      (23 miles [37 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hagans have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hagans
      • Hagans is located in Monongalia County
    • Arnettsville
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arnettsville
      • Arnettsville is located in Monongalia County
    • Cassville
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cassville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cassville
      • Cassville is located in Monongalia County
    • Smithtown
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Smithtown
      • Smithtown is located in Monongalia County
    • Laurel Point
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Laurel Point have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Laurel Point
      • Laurel Point is located in Monongalia County
    • Little Falls
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Little Falls have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Little Falls
      • Little Falls is located in Monongalia County
    • Osage
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Osage have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Osage
      • Osage is located in Monongalia County
  • Pleasants County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Big Run, with the one closest to Big Run listed first.
    • Hebron
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hebron
      • Hebron is located in Pleasants County
    • Sugar Valley
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sugar Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sugar Valley
      • Sugar Valley is located in Pleasants County
  • Ritchie County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Big Run, with the one closest to Big Run listed first.
    • Mountain
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southwest)
    • Toll Gate
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Toll Gate have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Toll Gate
      • Toll Gate is located in Ritchie County
    • Pennsboro
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest)
  • Taylor County
    • Oreide
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oreide have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oreide
      • Oreide is located in Taylor County
  • Tyler County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Big Run, with the one closest to Big Run listed first.
    • Atwood
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Atwood
      • Atwood is located in Tyler County
    • Iuka
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Iuka
      • Iuka is located in Tyler County
    • Big Moses
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Big Moses
      • Big Moses is located in Tyler County
    • Sandusky
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sandusky have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandusky
      • Sandusky is located in Tyler County
    • Middlebourne
      (18 miles [29 km] to the west)
    • Paden City
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Paden City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paden City
      • Paden City is located in Tyler County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,296 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Paden City <3>
    • Adonis
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Adonis
      • Adonis is located in Tyler County
    • Sistersville
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sistersville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sistersville
      • Sistersville is located in Tyler County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,267 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sistersville <3>
    • McKim
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for McKim have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McKim
      • McKim is located in Tyler County
    • Meadville
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadville
      • Meadville is located in Tyler County
    • Plum Run
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Plum Run
      • Plum Run is located in Tyler County
    • Friendly
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Friendly
      • Friendly is located in Tyler County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 120 people
  • Belmont County (OH)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Big Run, with the one closest to Big Run listed first.
    • Powhatan Point
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Captina
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Captina have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Captina
      • Captina is located in Belmont County (OH)
    • Vadis
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vadis
      • Vadis is located in Belmont County (OH)
    • Shadyside
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shadyside have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shadyside
      • Shadyside is located in Belmont County (OH)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,513 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Shadyside <3>
    • Armstrongs Mills
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Armstrongs Mills have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Armstrongs Mills
      • Armstrongs Mills is located in Belmont County (OH)
  • Monroe County (OH)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Big Run, with the one closest to Big Run listed first.
    • Sardis
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)
    • Clarington
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clarington
      • Clarington is located in Monroe County (OH)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 362 people
    • Benwood
      (23 miles [37 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Benwood have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Benwood
      • Benwood is located in Monroe County (OH)
    • Fly
      (23 miles [37 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fly have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fly
      • Fly is located in Monroe County (OH)
    • Laings
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Laings
      • Laings is located in Monroe County (OH)
    • Antioch
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Antioch have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Antioch
      • Antioch is located in Monroe County (OH)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 79 people
    • Mount Carrick
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mount Carrick have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Carrick
      • Mount Carrick is located in Monroe County (OH)
    • Plainview
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Plainview
      • Plainview is located in Monroe County (OH)
    • Beallsville
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Beallsville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beallsville
      • Beallsville is located in Monroe County (OH)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 376 people
  • Washington County (OH)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Big Run, with the one closest to Big Run listed first.
    • Matamoras
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Matamoras have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Matamoras
      • Matamoras is located in Washington County (OH)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 860 people
    • Grandview
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grandview
      • Grandview is located in Washington County (OH)
  • Fayette County (PA)
    • Fairchance
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fairchance have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairchance
      • Fairchance is located in Fayette County (PA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,888 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Fairchance <3>
  • Greene County (PA)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Big Run, with the one closest to Big Run listed first.
    • New Freeport
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Freeport have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Freeport
      • New Freeport is located in Greene County (PA)
    • Jollytown
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jollytown
      • Jollytown is located in Greene County (PA)
    • Aleppo
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
    • Ashtree
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ashtree have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ashtree
      • Ashtree is located in Greene County (PA)
    • Bluff
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bluff have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bluff
      • Bluff is located in Greene County (PA)
    • Gump
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gump have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gump
      • Gump is located in Greene County (PA)
    • Rogersville
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rogersville
      • Rogersville is located in Greene County (PA)
    • Kirby
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kirby
      • Kirby is located in Greene County (PA)
    • Mount Morris
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
    • Morrisville
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Morrisville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Morrisville
      • Morrisville is located in Greene County (PA)
    • Swarts
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Swarts
      • Swarts is located in Greene County (PA)
    • Waynesburg
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Waynesburg have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Waynesburg
      • Waynesburg is located in Greene County (PA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,857 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Waynesburg <3>
  • Washington County (PA)
    • Beham
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Beham have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beham
      • Beham is located in Washington County (PA)

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

Newspapers Published in Big Run ...

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 32 newspapers that have been published in the area around Big Run.

Although we're unaware of any newspapers that were published in the immediate area of Big Run, 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 Big Run.

Websites to Help With Your Genealogy Research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we first visit 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 Big Run:

Cemeteries Near Big Run ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Big Run.

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

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

  • Willey Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Willey Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Willey Cemetery
  • Chutes Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Chutes Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Chutes Cemetery
  • Burchfield Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Burchfield Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Burchfield Cemetery
  • Utt Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Utt Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Utt Cemetery
  • Kilcoyne Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Kilcoyne Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Kilcoyne Cemetery
  • Long Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Long Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Long Cemetery
  • Shuman Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Shuman Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Shuman Cemetery
  • Borden Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Borden Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Borden Cemetery
  • Big Run Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Big Run Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Big Run Cemetery
  • Long Valley Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Long Valley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Long Valley Cemetery
  • Allen Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Allen Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Allen Cemetery
  • Anderson - Bane Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Anderson - Bane Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Anderson - Bane Cemetery
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    • Mt. Herman Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Herman Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Herman Cemetery
    • Horner Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Horner Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Horner Cemetery
    • Low Gap Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Low Gap Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Low Gap 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>

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

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

  • Sincerity
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sincerity have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sincerity
    • Sincerity is located in Wetzel County
  • Uniontown
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Uniontown
    • Uniontown is located in Wetzel County
  • Hazel
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hazel have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hazel
    • Hazel is located in Wetzel County
  • Dean
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dean have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dean
    • Dean is located in Wetzel County
  • Pine Grove
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pine Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pine Grove
    • Pine Grove is located in Wetzel County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 472 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Pine Grove <3>
  • Brink
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brink have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brink
    • Brink is located in Wetzel County
  • Anthem
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Anthem have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Anthem
    • Anthem is located in Wetzel County
  • Earnshaw
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Earnshaw have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Earnshaw
    • Earnshaw is located in Wetzel County
  • Endicott
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Endicott have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Endicott
    • Endicott is located in Wetzel County
  • Wileyville
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wileyville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wileyville
    • Wileyville is located in Wetzel County
  • Rymer
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rymer have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rymer
    • Rymer is located in Marion County
  • Seven Pines
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Seven Pines have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Seven Pines
    • Seven Pines is located in Marion County
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    • Ross
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ross have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ross
      • Ross is located in Wetzel County
    • Folsom
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Folsom have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Folsom
      • Folsom is located in Wetzel County
    • Littleton
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Littleton have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Littleton
      • Littleton is located in Wetzel County

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

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

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

Footnotes ...

<1>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.
<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>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<4>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Big Run) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Big Run. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.5845, Longitude: -80.5776       In this case, the coordinates for Big Run have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<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 Big Run, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.




 

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