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Introduction ...

We have a couple of goals for our Gazetteer:

  • That it be a tool which helps us with planning our trips.
  • We're trying to shape our Gazetteer as a tool to help us understand the community in which our ancestors lived, the community that was part of their daily lives.
  • On our trips, we try to visit those places where our ancestors left their footprints.

By learning about Joe Branch (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 Joe Branch. 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 Joe Branch ...

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.

For example, a typical abbreviation for Joe Branch: Joe Br. (or less commonly used: Joe Brnch.)

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 southwest corner of their home county. During their lives, most hospitals and doctors were in the next county to the west. Almost all of the nearby churches and cemeteries were in the county to the south.

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

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

Joe Branch is located in Wyoming 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 Wyoming County: Boone, Logan, McDowell, Mercer, Mingo & Raleigh.

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

  • Wyoming County     (The home county of Joe Branch)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Joe Branch, with the one closest to Joe Branch listed first.
    • Mullens
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Bud
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bud
      • Bud is located in Wyoming County
    • Pineville
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Keyrock
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Keyrock
      • Keyrock is located in Wyoming County
    • Rock View
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Rock View. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rock View
      • Rock View is located in Wyoming County
    • Mullensville
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Mullensville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mullensville
      • Mullensville is located in Wyoming County
    • Turkey
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Turkey. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Turkey
      • Turkey is located in Wyoming County
    • Woosley
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Woosley. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woosley
      • Woosley is located in Wyoming County
    • Wyoming
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wyoming
      • Wyoming is located in Wyoming County
    • Fanny
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Fanny. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fanny
      • Fanny is located in Wyoming County
    • Stoneville
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stoneville
      • Stoneville is located in Wyoming County
    • Oceana
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Baileysville
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Baileysville
      • Baileysville is located in Wyoming County
  • Boone County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Joe Branch, with the one closest to Joe Branch listed first.
    • Rocklick
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Rocklick. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rocklick
      • Rocklick is located in Boone County
    • Greenwood
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenwood
      • Greenwood is located in Boone County
    • Bald Knob
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bald Knob
      • Bald Knob is located in Boone County
    • Lindytown ‑ Historic
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lindytown
      • Lindytown is located in Boone County
    • Barrett
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Barrett
      • Barrett is located in Boone County
    • Pondco
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Pondco. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pondco
      • Pondco is located in Boone County
    • Twilight
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Twilight
      • Twilight is located in Boone County
    • Bandytown
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bandytown
      • Bandytown is located in Boone County
    • Bim
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bim
      • Bim is located in Boone County
    • Janie
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Janie
      • Janie is located in Boone County
      • Former name for Janie:
      • Mordue
    • Whitesville
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whitesville
      • Whitesville is located in Boone County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 416 people
      • Former names for Whitesville:
      • Jarrods Valley
      • Pritchard City
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Whitesville <1>
    • Marnie
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Marnie. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marnie
      • Marnie is located in Boone County
    • Stark
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Stark. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stark
      • Stark is located in Boone County
  • Fayette County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Joe Branch, with the one closest to Joe Branch listed first.
    • Pax
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pax have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pax
      • Pax is located in Fayette County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 150 people
    • Kilsyth
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Kilsyth. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kilsyth
      • Kilsyth is located in Fayette County
    • Roseville ‑ Historic
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Roseville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roseville
      • Roseville is located in Fayette County
    • Mount Hope
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mount Hope have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Hope
      • Mount Hope is located in Fayette County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,259 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mount Hope <1>
    • Prince
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Quinnimont
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quinnimont
      • Quinnimont is located in Fayette County
    • White Oak Junction
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for White Oak Junction. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for White Oak Junction
      • White Oak Junction is located in Fayette County
    • Harvey
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harvey
      • Harvey is located in Fayette County
    • McKendree
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for McKendree have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McKendree
      • McKendree is located in Fayette County
    • Redstar
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Redstar. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Redstar
      • Redstar is located in Fayette County
  • Logan County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Joe Branch, with the one closest to Joe Branch listed first.
    • Wylo
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wylo
      • Wylo is located in Logan County
    • Mallory
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mallory have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mallory
      • Mallory is located in Logan County
    • Mineral City
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mineral City have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mineral City
      • Mineral City is located in Logan County
    • Accoville
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Accoville
      • Accoville is located in Logan County
    • Man
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Man
      • Man is located in Logan County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 619 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Man <1>
  • McDowell County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Joe Branch, with the one closest to Joe Branch listed first.
    • Keystone
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Keystone have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Keystone
      • Keystone is located in McDowell County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 213 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Keystone <1>
    • Kimball
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Kimball. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kimball
      • Kimball is located in McDowell County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 147 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Kimball <1>
    • Northfork
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Northfork have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Northfork
      • Northfork is located in McDowell County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 322 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Northfork <1>
    • Big Four
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Big Four
      • Big Four is located in McDowell County
    • Kyle
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Kyle. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kyle
      • Kyle is located in McDowell County
    • Welch
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Welch
      • Welch is located in McDowell County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,575 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Welch <1>
    • Elkhorn
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elkhorn
      • Elkhorn is located in McDowell County
    • Davy
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Davy have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Davy
      • Davy is located in McDowell County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 324 people
    • Gary
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gary have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gary
      • Gary is located in McDowell County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 759 people
    • Thorpe
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Thorpe
      • Thorpe is located in McDowell County
    • Big Sandy
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Big Sandy
      • Big Sandy is located in McDowell County
    • Anawalt
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Anawalt have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Anawalt
      • Anawalt is located in McDowell County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 172 people
    • Roderfield
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roderfield
      • Roderfield is located in McDowell County
  • Mercer County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Joe Branch, with the one closest to Joe Branch listed first.
    • Weyanoke
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Weyanoke
      • Weyanoke is located in Mercer County
    • Matoaka
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Matoaka have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Matoaka
      • Matoaka is located in Mercer County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 193 people
    • Lashmeet
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lashmeet
      • Lashmeet is located in Mercer County
    • Bramwell
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)
    • Coopers
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coopers
      • Coopers is located in Mercer County
    • Flipping
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Flipping. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flipping
      • Flipping is located in Mercer County
    • Freeman
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Freeman
      • Freeman is located in Mercer County
    • Montcalm
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Montcalm have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Montcalm
      • Montcalm is located in Mercer County
    • Nemours
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Nemours. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nemours
      • Nemours is located in Mercer County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Nemours <1>
    • Yards
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Yards
      • Yards is located in Mercer County
    • Littlesburg
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Littlesburg
      • Littlesburg is located in Mercer County
    • Johnston Town
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Johnston Town have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Johnston Town
      • Johnston Town is located in Mercer County
    • Princeton
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southeast)
  • Mingo County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Joe Branch, with the one closest to Joe Branch listed first.
    • Gilbert
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gilbert have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gilbert
      • Gilbert is located in Mingo County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 378 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Gilbert <1>
    • Baisden
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the west)
    • Gilbert Creek
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gilbert Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gilbert Creek
      • Gilbert Creek is located in Mingo County
    • Wharncliffe
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the west)
  • Raleigh County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Joe Branch, with the one closest to Joe Branch listed first.
    • Rhodell
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rhodell have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rhodell
      • Rhodell is located in Raleigh County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 159 people
    • Helen
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Helen
      • Helen is located in Raleigh County
    • Eastgulf
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eastgulf
      • Eastgulf is located in Raleigh County
    • Slab Fork
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Slab Fork
      • Slab Fork is located in Raleigh County
    • Stotesbury
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Stotesbury. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stotesbury
      • Stotesbury is located in Raleigh County
    • Glen White
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glen White
      • Glen White is located in Raleigh County
    • Lester
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lester have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lester
      • Lester is located in Raleigh County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 312 people
    • Princewick
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Princewick
      • Princewick is located in Raleigh County
    • Sophia
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sophia have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sophia
      • Sophia is located in Raleigh County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,219 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sophia <1>
    • Tolleys
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tolleys
      • Tolleys is located in Raleigh County
    • Fairdale
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairdale
      • Fairdale is located in Raleigh County
    • Redbird
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Redbird have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Redbird
      • Redbird is located in Raleigh County
    • Coal City
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Coal City have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coal City
      • Coal City is located in Raleigh County
  • Summers County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Joe Branch, with the one closest to Joe Branch listed first.
    • Jumping Branch
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jumping Branch
      • Jumping Branch is located in Summers County
    • Nimitz
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nimitz
      • Nimitz is located in Summers County
    • Pipestem
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the east)
    • True
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for True. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for True
      • True is located in Summers County
    • Packs Ferry
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Packs Ferry have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Packs Ferry
      • Packs Ferry is located in Summers County
  • Bland County (VA)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Joe Branch, with the one closest to Joe Branch listed first.
    • Rocky Gap
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rocky Gap
      • Rocky Gap is located in Bland County (VA)
    • Round Bottom
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Round Bottom
      • Round Bottom is located in Bland County (VA)
  • Buchanan County (VA)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Joe Branch, with the one closest to Joe Branch listed first.
    • Peapatch
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Peapatch. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Peapatch
      • Peapatch is located in Buchanan County (VA)
    • Bearwallow
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bearwallow
      • Bearwallow is located in Buchanan County (VA)
    • Height
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Height. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Height
      • Height is located in Buchanan County (VA)
    • Jackson Flats
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Jackson Flats. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jackson Flats
      • Jackson Flats is located in Buchanan County (VA)
    • Paynesville
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Paynesville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paynesville
      • Paynesville is located in Buchanan County (VA)
  • Tazewell County (VA)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Joe Branch, with the one closest to Joe Branch listed first.
    • Pocahontas
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pocahontas
      • Pocahontas is located in Tazewell County (VA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 348 people
    • Boissevain
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Boissevain
      • Boissevain is located in Tazewell County (VA)
    • Yards
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Yards
      • Yards is located in Tazewell County (VA)
    • Falls Mills
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Falls Mills
      • Falls Mills is located in Tazewell County (VA)
    • Abbs Valley
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Abbs Valley
      • Abbs Valley is located in Tazewell County (VA)
    • Saint Clair
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Saint Clair. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saint Clair
      • Saint Clair is located in Tazewell County (VA)
    • Bluefield
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast)
    • Bishop
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Bishop. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bishop
      • Bishop is located in Tazewell County (VA)
    • Shraders
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Shraders. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shraders
      • Shraders is located in Tazewell County (VA)
    • Wittens Mills
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wittens Mills
      • Wittens Mills is located in Tazewell County (VA)
    • Adria
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Adria. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Adria
      • Adria is located in Tazewell County (VA)
    • Dunford Village
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dunford Village have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dunford Village
      • Dunford Village is located in Tazewell County (VA)
    • Sayersville
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sayersville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sayersville
      • Sayersville is located in Tazewell County (VA)

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

Cemeteries Near Joe Branch ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Joe Branch.

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

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

  • Evans Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Evans Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Evans Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Bower Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bower Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bower Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Hickory Ridge Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hickory Ridge Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hickory Ridge Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Frye Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Frye Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Frye Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Bud Mtn. Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
  • Milam Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Milam Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Milam Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Tilley - Tolliver Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Tilley - Tolliver Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Tilley - Tolliver Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Rotenberry Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rotenberry Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rotenberry Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Mitchem Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mitchem Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mitchem Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Rockhouse Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rockhouse Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rockhouse Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Algoma Cemetery
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Algoma Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Algoma Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Bailey Cemetery
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bailey Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bailey Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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    • Glen Fork Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Glen Fork Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Glen Fork Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • New Belcher Mtn. Community Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the New Belcher Mtn. Community Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the New Belcher Mtn. Community Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Old Belcher Mtn. Community Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Belcher Mtn. Community Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Belcher Mtn. Community Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.

Nearby Communities in 1895 ...

We've built the following list with information that came from an Atlas published by Rand McNally in 1895. The Atlas had details such as the population of the community (which appears to have come from the 1890 Census) and whether there was a post office and/or railroad service available. We also indicate if the community no longer exists and is now historic.<4>

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

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

  • Newfound
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Newfound have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Newfound
    • Newfound is located in Wyoming County
  • Pineville
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
  • Saulsville
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saulsville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saulsville
    • Saulsville is located in Wyoming County
  • Rock View
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Rock View. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rock View
    • Rock View is located in Wyoming County
  • McGraws
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for McGraws have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McGraws
    • McGraws is located in Wyoming County
  • Jesse
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jesse have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jesse
    • Jesse is located in Wyoming County
  • Algoma
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Algoma have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Algoma
    • Algoma is located in McDowell County
  • Kyle
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Kyle. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kyle
    • Kyle is located in McDowell County
  • Powhatan
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Powhatan have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Powhatan
    • Powhatan is located in McDowell County
  • Elkhorn
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elkhorn
    • Elkhorn is located in McDowell County
  • Crany
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crany have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crany
    • Crany is located in Wyoming County
  • Oceana
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
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    • Baileysville
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Baileysville
      • Baileysville is located in Wyoming County
    • Ennis
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ennis have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ennis
      • Ennis is located in McDowell County
    • Switchback
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Switchback have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Switchback
      • Switchback is located in McDowell County

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

Newspapers Published in Joe Branch ...

An ongoing effort between the Library of Congress and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has resulted in the National Digital Newspaper Program (NDNP).

To share their results, the partnership has created the Chronicling America website. The goal of this partnership is to assemble a database about the current and historic newspapers of the United States. This includes a growing collection of scanned images from selected papers. All of it available to the public on their website.

Using information that we've taken from the Chronicling America website, we've identified 14 newspapers that have been published in the area around Joe Branch.

Although we're unaware of any newspapers that were published in the immediate area of Joe Branch, there are papers which were published within 14 miles [22.5 km]<5>. A list of those papers, sorted by paper name, can be found on the Extended Newspaper List for Joe Branch.

Websites to Help With Your Genealogy Research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we like to start with the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These helpful websites offer the information directly or else point to where you can find it. Their information is open to everyone.

To help you get started, the following links will take you to the pages that are relevant to Joe Branch:

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Joe Branch. 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>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<2>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.
<3>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.
<4>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 Joe Branch, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.
<5>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Joe Branch) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Joe Branch. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 37.5690, Longitude: -81.4545       In this case, the coordinates for Joe Branch have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).




 

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