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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 Sycamore (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 Sycamore. 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 northeast corner of their home county. During their lives, most hospitals and doctors 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.

Sycamore is located in Logan 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 Logan County: Boone, Lincoln, Mingo & Wyoming.

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

  • Logan County     (The home county of Sycamore)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Sycamore, with the one closest to Sycamore listed first.
    • Holden
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holden have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holden
      • Holden is located in Logan County
    • Whitman
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Troy Town
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Troy Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Troy Town
      • Troy Town is located in Logan County
    • Hedgeview
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hedgeview
      • Hedgeview is located in Logan County
    • Thompson Town
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Thompson Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Thompson Town
      • Thompson Town is located in Logan County
    • Wilkinson
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Logan
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Peach Creek
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Peach Creek
      • Peach Creek is located in Logan County
    • West Logan
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for West Logan have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Logan
      • West Logan is located in Logan County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 358 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for West Logan <2>
    • Switzer
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Switzer have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Switzer
      • Switzer is located in Logan County
    • Omar
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Fort Branch
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fort Branch have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fort Branch
      • Fort Branch is located in Logan County
    • Mitchell Heights
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mitchell Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mitchell Heights
      • Mitchell Heights is located in Logan County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 274 people
  • Boone County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Sycamore, with the one closest to Sycamore listed first.
    • Manila
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Manila have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Manila
      • Manila is located in Boone County
    • Havana
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Havana have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Havana
      • Havana is located in Boone County
    • Hewett
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hewett
      • Hewett is located in Boone County
    • Clothier
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clothier
      • Clothier is located in Boone County
    • Jeffrey
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jeffrey
      • Jeffrey is located in Boone County
    • Ottawa
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ottawa
      • Ottawa is located in Boone County
    • Ramage
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ramage
      • Ramage is located in Boone County
    • Secoal
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Secoal have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Secoal
      • Secoal is located in Boone County
    • Stark
      (18 miles [29 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stark have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stark
      • Stark is located in Boone County
    • Greenview
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenview
      • Greenview is located in Boone County
    • Low Gap
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Low Gap have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Low Gap
      • Low Gap is located in Boone County
    • Powell Creek
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Powell Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Powell Creek
      • Powell Creek is located in Boone County
    • Turtle Creek
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Turtle Creek
      • Turtle Creek is located in Boone County
  • Lincoln County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Sycamore, with the one closest to Sycamore listed first.
    • Harts
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harts have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harts
      • Harts is located in Lincoln County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Harts <2>
    • Wewanta
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wewanta
      • Wewanta is located in Lincoln County
    • Palermo
      (23 miles [37 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Palermo
      • Palermo is located in Lincoln County
    • Alkol
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alkol
      • Alkol is located in Lincoln County
    • Myra
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Myra
      • Myra is located in Lincoln County
    • Yawkey
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Yawkey
      • Yawkey is located in Lincoln County
    • Sheridan
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sheridan
      • Sheridan is located in Lincoln County
    • Sod
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sod
      • Sod is located in Lincoln County
    • Tango
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tango have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tango
      • Tango is located in Lincoln County
  • McDowell County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Sycamore, with the one closest to Sycamore listed first.
    • Wyoming City
      (23 miles [37 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wyoming City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wyoming City
      • Wyoming City is located in McDowell County
    • Panther
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Panther
      • Panther is located in McDowell County
    • Iaeger
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Iaeger have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Iaeger
      • Iaeger is located in McDowell County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 232 people
    • Wilmore
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wilmore
      • Wilmore is located in McDowell County
  • Mingo County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Sycamore, with the one closest to Sycamore listed first.
    • Dingess
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dingess
      • Dingess is located in Mingo County
    • Myrtle
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Myrtle
      • Myrtle is located in Mingo County
    • Delbarton
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
    • Musick
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Musick
      • Musick is located in Mingo County
    • Pie
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pie
      • Pie is located in Mingo County
    • Red Jacket
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Red Jacket have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Red Jacket
      • Red Jacket is located in Mingo County
    • Chattaroy
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chattaroy have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chattaroy
      • Chattaroy is located in Mingo County
    • Blackberry City
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Blackberry City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blackberry City
      • Blackberry City is located in Mingo County
    • Matewan
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Matewan have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Matewan
      • Matewan is located in Mingo County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 415 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Matewan <2>
    • Sprigg
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sprigg
      • Sprigg is located in Mingo County
    • Williamson
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
    • Thacker
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Thacker
      • Thacker is located in Mingo County
    • Gilbert
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gilbert have been provided by the GNIS.<1> 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 <2>
  • Raleigh County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Sycamore, with the one closest to Sycamore listed first.
    • Montcoal
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Montcoal
      • Montcoal is located in Raleigh County
    • Packsville
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Packsville
      • Packsville is located in Raleigh County
    • Stickney
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stickney
      • Stickney is located in Raleigh County
  • Wayne County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Sycamore, with the one closest to Sycamore listed first.
    • Wilsondale
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wilsondale
      • Wilsondale is located in Wayne County
    • Doane
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Doane have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Doane
      • Doane is located in Wayne County
    • Stonecoal
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stonecoal
      • Stonecoal is located in Wayne County
    • Cove Gap
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cove Gap
      • Cove Gap is located in Wayne County
    • Dunlow
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dunlow
      • Dunlow is located in Wayne County
    • Nestlow
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nestlow
      • Nestlow is located in Wayne County
    • Armilda
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Armilda
      • Armilda is located in Wayne County
  • Wyoming County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Sycamore, with the one closest to Sycamore listed first.
    • Cub City
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cub City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cub City
      • Cub City is located in Wyoming County
    • Uno
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Uno
      • Uno is located in Wyoming County
    • Sun Hill
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sun Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sun Hill
      • Sun Hill is located in Wyoming County
    • Oceana
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the east)
    • Clear Fork
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clear Fork
      • Clear Fork is located in Wyoming County
    • Baileysville
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Baileysville
      • Baileysville is located in Wyoming County
    • Kopperston
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kopperston
      • Kopperston is located in Wyoming County
    • Stoneville
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stoneville
      • Stoneville is located in Wyoming County
    • Turkey
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Turkey have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Turkey
      • Turkey is located in Wyoming County
    • Fanny
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fanny have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fanny
      • Fanny is located in Wyoming County
    • Wyoming
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wyoming
      • Wyoming is located in Wyoming County
  • Lawrence County (KY)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Sycamore, with the one closest to Sycamore listed first.
    • Clifford
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clifford have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clifford
      • Clifford is located in Lawrence County (KY)
    • Maynard ‑ Historic
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Maynard. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maynard
      • Maynard is located in Lawrence County (KY)
    • Peach Orchard
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Peach Orchard have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Peach Orchard
      • Peach Orchard is located in Lawrence County (KY)
  • Martin County (KY)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Sycamore, with the one closest to Sycamore listed first.
    • Lovely
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lovely have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lovely
      • Lovely is located in Martin County (KY)
    • Hode
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hode
      • Hode is located in Martin County (KY)
    • Pilgrim
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pilgrim have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pilgrim
      • Pilgrim is located in Martin County (KY)
    • Warfield
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Warfield have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Warfield
      • Warfield is located in Martin County (KY)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 227 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Warfield <2>
    • Beauty
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beauty
      • Beauty is located in Martin County (KY)
    • Inez
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Inez have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Inez
      • Inez is located in Martin County (KY)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 614 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Inez <2>
    • Debord
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Debord have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Debord
      • Debord is located in Martin County (KY)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Debord <2>
    • Tomahawk
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tomahawk
      • Tomahawk is located in Martin County (KY)
  • Pike County (KY)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Sycamore, with the one closest to Sycamore listed first.
    • Buskirk
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buskirk
      • Buskirk is located in Pike County (KY)
    • McCarr
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for McCarr have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McCarr
      • McCarr is located in Pike County (KY)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for McCarr <2>
    • South Williamson
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for South Williamson have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for South Williamson
      • South Williamson is located in Pike County (KY)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for South Williamson <2>
    • Toler
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Toler
      • Toler is located in Pike County (KY)
    • Belfry
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Belfry have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Belfry
      • Belfry is located in Pike County (KY)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Belfry <2>
    • Forest Hills
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Hills
      • Forest Hills is located in Pike County (KY)
    • Hardy
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hardy have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hardy
      • Hardy is located in Pike County (KY)
    • Freeburn
      (18 miles [29 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Freeburn
      • Freeburn is located in Pike County (KY)
    • Ransom
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ransom have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ransom
      • Ransom is located in Pike County (KY)
    • Huddy
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Huddy have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Huddy
      • Huddy is located in Pike County (KY)
    • Stone
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stone have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stone
      • Stone is located in Pike County (KY)
    • Majestic
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Majestic have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Majestic
      • Majestic is located in Pike County (KY)
    • Canada
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Canada have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Canada
      • Canada is located in Pike County (KY)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Canada <2>
  • Buchanan County (VA)
    • Kelsa
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kelsa
      • Kelsa is located in Buchanan County (VA)

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

Newspapers Published in Sycamore ...

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 8 newspapers that have been published in the area around Sycamore.

Although we're unaware of any newspapers that were published in the immediate area of Sycamore, there are papers which were published within 4 miles [6.4 km]<4>. A list of those papers, sorted by paper name, can be found on the Extended Newspaper List for Sycamore.

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 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 Sycamore:

Cemeteries Near Sycamore ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Sycamore.

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

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

  • Curry Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Curry Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Curry Cemetery
  • Ferrell Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ferrell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ferrell Cemetery
  • Whitman Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Whitman Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Whitman Cemetery
  • Ellis Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ellis Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ellis Cemetery
  • J B Ellis Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the J B Ellis Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the J B Ellis Cemetery
  • Mounts Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mounts Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mounts Cemetery
  • Baisden Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Baisden Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Baisden Cemetery
  • Mounts Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mounts Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mounts Cemetery
  • Avis Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
  • Vance Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Vance Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Vance Cemetery
  • Ooten Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
  • Old City Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old City Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old City Cemetery
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    • Fillinger Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fillinger Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fillinger Cemetery
    • Marcum Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Marcum Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Marcum Cemetery
    • Sturgell Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sturgell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sturgell 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.<6>

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

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

  • Oilville
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oilville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oilville
    • Oilville is located in Logan County
  • Chapmanville
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
  • Lake
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake
    • Lake is located in Logan County
  • Man
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
    • 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 <2>
  • Christian
    (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Christian have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Christian
    • Christian is located in Logan County
  • Hewett
    (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hewett
    • Hewett is located in Boone County
  • Rural
    (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rural have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rural
    • Rural is located in Pike County (KY)
  • Fourteen ‑ Historic
    (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fourteen have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fourteen
    • Fourteen is located in Lincoln County
  • Stonecoal
    (19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stonecoal
    • Stonecoal is located in Wayne County
  • Warfield
    (19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Warfield have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Warfield
    • Warfield is located in Martin County (KY)
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 227 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Warfield <2>
  • Pilgrim
    (19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pilgrim have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pilgrim
    • Pilgrim is located in Martin County (KY)
  • Canada
    (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Canada have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Canada
    • Canada is located in Pike County (KY)
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Canada <2>
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    • Spurlockville
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spurlockville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spurlockville
      • Spurlockville is located in Lincoln County
    • Pinsonfork
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pinsonfork have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pinsonfork
      • Pinsonfork is located in Pike County (KY)
    • Cove Gap
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cove Gap
      • Cove Gap is located in Wayne County

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

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Sycamore. 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>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.
<2>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<3>An 'estimated' location is one where we have been given GPS coordinates, but are unable to verify the accuracy of those coordinates. That said, we have some confidence that we have placed the marker near the actual location. A typical reason for being unable to verify a location is that it might be on private property or maybe historic and gone without an obvious trace.
<4>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Sycamore) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Sycamore. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 37.8279, Longitude: -82.0712       In this case, the coordinates for Sycamore have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<5>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.
<6>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 Sycamore, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.




 

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