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

Neighboring Counties ...

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

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

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

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

Keyser is located in Mineral County and is the County Seat.

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 Mineral County: Allegany (MD), Garrett (MD), Grant, Hampshire & Hardy.

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

  • Mineral County     (The home county of Keyser)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Keyser, with the one closest to Keyser listed first.
    • Piedmont
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • New Creek
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Burlington
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Headsville
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Headsville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Headsville
      • Headsville is located in Mineral County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Headsville
      • From Keyser to Headsville
    • Sulphur City
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sulphur City have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sulphur City
      • Sulphur City is located in Mineral County
    • Elk Garden
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elk Garden have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elk Garden
      • Elk Garden is located in Mineral County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 209 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Elk Garden <1>
    • Short Gap
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Fort Ashby
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fort Ashby have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fort Ashby
      • Fort Ashby is located in Mineral County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Fort Ashby <1>
    • Hartmansville
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Harrison
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Harrison. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harrison
      • Harrison is located in Mineral County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Harrison
      • From Keyser to Harrison
    • Wiley Ford
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wiley Ford have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wiley Ford
      • Wiley Ford is located in Mineral County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Wiley Ford <1>
    • Schell
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Schell. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Schell
      • Schell is located in Mineral County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Schell
      • From Keyser to Schell
    • Carpendale
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Carpendale have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carpendale
      • Carpendale is located in Mineral County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 900 people
  • Grant County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Keyser, with the one closest to Keyser listed first.
    • Medley
      (18 miles [29 km] to the south)
    • Greenland
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest)
    • Lahmansville
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the south)
    • Bayard
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southwest)
    • Maysville
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Maysville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maysville
      • Maysville is located in Grant County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Maysville
      • From Keyser to Maysville
    • Wilson
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Wilson. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wilson
      • Wilson is located in Grant County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Wilson
      • From Keyser to Wilson
    • Arthur
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the south)
    • Seymourville
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the south)
    • Dobbin
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dobbin have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dobbin
      • Dobbin is located in Grant County
  • Hampshire County
  • Hardy County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Keyser, with the one closest to Keyser listed first.
    • Inkerman
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Inkerman. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Inkerman
      • Inkerman is located in Hardy County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Inkerman
      • From Keyser to Inkerman
    • Fort Run
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the south)
    • Moorefield
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the south)
    • Durgon
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Durgon. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Durgon
      • Durgon is located in Hardy County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Durgon
      • From Keyser to Durgon
    • Baker
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast)
  • Morgan County
  • Preston County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Keyser, with the one closest to Keyser listed first.
    • Terra Alta
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the west)
    • Horse Shoe Run
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the west)
    • Orr
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Orr. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Orr
      • Orr is located in Preston County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Orr
      • From Keyser to Orr
  • Allegany County (MD)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Keyser, with the one closest to Keyser listed first.
    • Westernport
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Luke
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Luke have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Luke
      • Luke is located in Allegany County (MD)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 60 people
    • Barton
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • Moscow
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
    • Nikep
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
    • Lonaconing
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
    • Rawlings
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Gilmore
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
    • Midland
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Midland have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Midland
      • Midland is located in Allegany County (MD)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 410 people
    • Frost ‑ Historic
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Frost have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Frost
      • Frost is located in Allegany County (MD)
    • Klondike
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
    • Ocean
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Ocean. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ocean
      • Ocean is located in Allegany County (MD)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Ocean
      • From Keyser to Ocean
    • Pinto
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Pinto. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pinto
      • Pinto is located in Allegany County (MD)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Pinto
      • From Keyser to Pinto
  • Garrett County (MD)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Keyser, with the one closest to Keyser listed first.
    • Bloomington
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Kitzmiller
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kitzmiller have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kitzmiller
      • Kitzmiller is located in Garrett County (MD)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 301 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Kitzmiller <1>
    • Swanton
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
    • Schell
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Schell. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Schell
      • Schell is located in Garrett County (MD)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Schell
      • From Keyser to Schell
    • Altamont
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Altamont. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Altamont
      • Altamont is located in Garrett County (MD)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Altamont
      • From Keyser to Altamont
    • Bittinger
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Deer Park
      (18 miles [29 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Deer Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Deer Park
      • Deer Park is located in Garrett County (MD)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 367 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Deer Park <1>
    • Grantsville
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Loch Lynn Heights
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Loch Lynn Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Loch Lynn Heights
      • Loch Lynn Heights is located in Garrett County (MD)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 525 people
    • McHenry
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for McHenry have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McHenry
      • McHenry is located in Garrett County (MD)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for McHenry <1>
    • Mountain Lake Park
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mountain Lake Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mountain Lake Park
      • Mountain Lake Park is located in Garrett County (MD)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,065 people
    • Accident
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Oakland
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the west)
  • Bedford County (PA)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Keyser, with the one closest to Keyser listed first.
    • Cooks Mills
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Cooks Mills. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cooks Mills
      • Cooks Mills is located in Bedford County (PA)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Cooks Mills
      • From Keyser to Cooks Mills
    • Stringtown
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast)
    • Hyndman
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hyndman have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hyndman
      • Hyndman is located in Bedford County (PA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 854 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hyndman <1>
  • Somerset County (PA)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Keyser, with the one closest to Keyser listed first.
    • Wellersburg
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Wellersburg. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wellersburg
      • Wellersburg is located in Somerset County (PA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 169 people
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Wellersburg
      • From Keyser to Wellersburg
    • Salisbury
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the north)
    • West Salisbury
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the north)
    • Boynton
      (23 miles [37 km] to the north)
    • Wittenberg
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the north)
    • Callimont
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Callimont have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Callimont
      • Callimont is located in Somerset County (PA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 38 people
    • Glade City
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glade City have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glade City
      • Glade City is located in Somerset County (PA)
    • Meyersdale
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
    • Summit Mills
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Summit Mills. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Summit Mills
      • Summit Mills is located in Somerset County (PA)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Summit Mills
      • From Keyser to Summit Mills
    • West Meyersdale
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
    • Hays Mill
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
    • Addison
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)
    • Listonburg
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Listonburg. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Listonburg
      • Listonburg is located in Somerset County (PA)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Listonburg
      • From Keyser to Listonburg

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

Cemeteries Near Keyser ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Keyser.

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

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

  • Meadow View Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Meadow View Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Meadow View Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • St. Marys Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Marys Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Marys Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Arnold Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Arnold Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Arnold Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Green Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Green Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Green Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Queens Point Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Queens Point Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Queens Point Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Queens Meadows Point Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
  • Potomac Memorial Gardens
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Potomac Memorial Gardens
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Potomac Memorial Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Sulter Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sulter Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sulter Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Dayton Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
  • Urice & Kerns Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Urice & Kerns Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Urice & Kerns Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Duling Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Duling Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Duling Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Miller Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
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    • Cabin Run Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cabin Run Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cabin Run Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Umstot Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Umstot Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Umstot Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Dawson Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)

Nearby Communities in 1895 ...

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

The Rand McNally Atlas shows that Keyser had a population of 2,165 people in 1895 with a post office and railroad service. In 2020, Keyser had a population of 4,863 people.

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

  • Dawson
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dawson have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dawson
    • Dawson is located in Allegany County (MD)
  • Westernport
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
  • Piedmont
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
  • West Virginia Central Junction
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for West Virginia Central Junction have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Virginia Central Junction
    • West Virginia Central Junction is located in Mineral County
  • Black Oak
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Black Oak have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Black Oak
    • Black Oak is located in Allegany County (MD)
  • Bloomington
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
  • Ridgeville
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ridgeville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ridgeville
    • Ridgeville is located in Mineral County
  • Barton
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
  • Reeses Mill
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Reeses Mill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Reeses Mill
    • Reeses Mill is located in Mineral County
  • Warnocks
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Warnocks have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Warnocks
    • Warnocks is located in Mineral County
  • Windom ‑ Historic
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Windom have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Windom
    • Windom is located in Mineral County
  • Burlington
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
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    • Headsville
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Headsville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Headsville
      • Headsville is located in Mineral County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Headsville
      • From Keyser to Headsville
    • Barnum
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Barnum have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Barnum
      • Barnum is located in Mineral County
    • Lonaconing
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)

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

Newspapers Published in the Vicinity of Keyser ...

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 31 newspapers that have been published in the area around Keyser.

We have organized these newspapers into two lists:

  • A Local Newspaper List - focusing on the papers published in the immediate area of Keyser. There are actually two parts to this list - papers printed in the immediate area of Keyser and those printed in the larger area surrounding Keyser.
  • An Extended Newspaper List - a longer list, sorted by paper name and containing those papers published within 15 miles [24.1 km]<6> of Keyser.

Websites to Help With Your Genealogy Research ...

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

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

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

The official website for Mineral County: www.mineralcountywv.com/

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>The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.
<5>We use the term 'Historic' broadly and it generally means that the community no longer exists. However, it can also mean that the community might still exist, but was significantly larger or had a more 'official' existence in the past than it does now. Unfortunately our sources of data have proven to be unreliable. If you can provide us with more specific information about Keyser, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.
<6>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Keyser) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Keyser. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.4383, Longitude: -78.9794    









 

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