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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 Wylo (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 Wylo. 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.

Wylo 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 Wylo. For each of these counties, we show a sample of those communities that are closest to Wylo:

  • Logan County     (The home county of Wylo)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Wylo, with the one closest to Wylo listed first.
    • Mallory
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mallory have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mallory
      • Mallory is located in Logan County
    • Mineral City
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mineral City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mineral City
      • Mineral City is located in Logan County
    • Man
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Accoville
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • Stirrat
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
    • Omar
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
    • Switzer
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
      • 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
    • Fort Branch
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Fort Branch. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fort Branch
      • Fort Branch is located in Logan County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Fort Branch
      • From Wylo to Fort Branch
    • Whitman
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Wilkinson
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Logan
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Hedgeview
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
  • Boone County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Wylo, with the one closest to Wylo listed first.
    • Stark
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
      • 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.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stark
      • Stark is located in Boone County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Stark
      • From Wylo to Stark
    • Greenwood
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Rocklick
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
      • 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.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rocklick
      • Rocklick is located in Boone County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Rocklick
      • From Wylo to Rocklick
    • Bald Knob
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Barrett
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Pondco
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
      • 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.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pondco
      • Pondco is located in Boone County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Pondco
      • From Wylo to Pondco
    • Clothier
      (18 miles [29 km] to the north)
    • Bim
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)
    • Cazy
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)
    • Hewett
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)
    • Kohlsaat
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)
    • Ottawa
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)
  • Lincoln County
    • Harts
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest)
      • 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>
  • McDowell County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Wylo, with the one closest to Wylo listed first.
    • Wyoming City
      (12 miles [19.3 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
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
    • Iaeger
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
      • 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
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
    • Big Sandy
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Union City
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Union City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Union City
      • Union City is located in McDowell County
    • Davy
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Davy have been provided by the GNIS.<1> 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
    • Roderfield
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Bradshaw
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the south)
    • Welch
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Jackson Flats
      (23 miles [37 km] to the south)
    • Paynesville
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Paynesville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paynesville
      • Paynesville is located in McDowell County
  • Mingo County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Wylo, with the one closest to Wylo listed first.
    • Gilbert
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • 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>
    • Baisden
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Gilbert Creek
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gilbert Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gilbert Creek
      • Gilbert Creek is located in Mingo County
    • Wharncliffe
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
    • Pie
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
    • Musick
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
    • Red Jacket
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Red Jacket. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Red Jacket
      • Red Jacket is located in Mingo County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Red Jacket
      • From Wylo to Red Jacket
    • Thacker
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
    • Matewan
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)
      • 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>
    • Blackberry City
      (18 miles [29 km] to the west)
      • 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
    • Delbarton
      (18 miles [29 km] to the west)
    • Sprigg
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)
  • Raleigh County
  • Wyoming County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Wylo, with the one closest to Wylo listed first.
    • Cub City
      (5 miles [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
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Sun Hill
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Sun Hill. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sun Hill
      • Sun Hill is located in Wyoming County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Sun Hill
      • From Wylo to Sun Hill
    • Clear Fork
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
    • Baileysville
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Oceana
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
    • Fanny
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
      • 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.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fanny
      • Fanny is located in Wyoming County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Fanny
      • From Wylo to Fanny
    • Stoneville
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Turkey
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
      • 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.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Turkey
      • Turkey is located in Wyoming County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Turkey
      • From Wylo to Turkey
    • Wyoming
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Kopperston
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
    • Mullensville
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
      • 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.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mullensville
      • Mullensville is located in Wyoming County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Mullensville
      • From Wylo to Mullensville
  • Pike County (KY)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Wylo, with the one closest to Wylo listed first.
    • Majestic
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)
      • 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)
    • Stopover
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stopover have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stopover
      • Stopover is located in Pike County (KY)
    • Freeburn
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southwest)
    • Buskirk
      (18 miles [29 km] to the west)
    • McCarr
      (18 miles [29 km] to the west)
      • 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>
    • Phelps
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Ransom
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Ransom. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ransom
      • Ransom is located in Pike County (KY)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Ransom
      • From Wylo to Ransom
    • Paw Paw
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Paw Paw. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paw Paw
      • Paw Paw is located in Pike County (KY)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Paw Paw
      • From Wylo to Paw Paw
    • Hardy
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the west)
      • 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)
    • Toler
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the west)
    • Calloway Branch
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southwest)
    • Belfry
      (23 miles [37 km] to the west)
      • 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>
  • Buchanan County (VA)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Wylo, with the one closest to Wylo listed first.
    • Kelsa
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Jackson Flats
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the south)
      • 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.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jackson Flats
      • Jackson Flats is located in Buchanan County (VA)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Jackson Flats
      • From Wylo to Jackson Flats
    • Paynesville
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the south)
      • 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.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paynesville
      • Paynesville is located in Buchanan County (VA)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Paynesville
      • From Wylo to Paynesville
    • Matney
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Matney. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Matney
      • Matney is located in Buchanan County (VA)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Matney
      • From Wylo to Matney
    • Height
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the south)
      • 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.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Height
      • Height is located in Buchanan County (VA)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Height
      • From Wylo to Height
    • Peapatch
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the south)
      • 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.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Peapatch
      • Peapatch is located in Buchanan County (VA)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Peapatch
      • From Wylo to Peapatch
    • Big Rock
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Bearwallow
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the south)

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

Cemeteries Near Wylo ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Wylo.

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

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

  • Browning - Dye Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
  • Browning Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Browning Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Browning Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • McDonald Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McDonald Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McDonald Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Browning - Grimmet Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Browning - Grimmet Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Browning - Grimmet Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • McDonald Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McDonald Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McDonald Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Ellis Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ellis Cemetery
    • 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.
  • Hatfield Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hatfield Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hatfield Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Elk Trace Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Elk Trace Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Elk Trace Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Claypool Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Claypool Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Claypool Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Smith Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Smith Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Smith Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Cline Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
  • Milty T Morgan Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Milty T Morgan Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Milty T Morgan Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Continue List   (729 more) ...

Nearby Communities in 1895 ...

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

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

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

  • Christian
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • 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
  • Man
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
  • North Spring
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for North Spring have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Spring
    • North Spring is located in Wyoming County
  • Hanover
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hanover have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hanover
    • Hanover is located in Wyoming County
  • Lincoln
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lincoln have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lincoln
    • Lincoln is located in Wyoming County
  • Sun Hill
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Sun Hill. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sun Hill
    • Sun Hill is located in Wyoming County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Sun Hill
    • From Wylo to Sun Hill
  • Baileysville
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
  • Oceana
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
  • Oilville
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
    • 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
  • Jesse
    (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jesse have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jesse
    • Jesse is located in Wyoming County
  • Iaeger
    (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
    • 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
  • Rock View
    (16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)
    • 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.<3>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rock View
    • Rock View is located in Wyoming County
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Rock View
    • From Wylo to Rock View
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    • Lake
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
      • 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
    • Pineville
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)
    • Crany
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crany have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crany
      • Crany is located in Wyoming County

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

Newspapers Published in Wylo ...

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 10 newspapers that have been published in the area around Wylo.

Although we're unaware of any newspapers that were published in the immediate area of Wylo, there are papers which were published within 14 miles [22.5 km]<6>. A list of those papers, sorted by paper name, can be found on the Extended Newspaper List for Wylo.

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 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 Wylo:

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Wylo. 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>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 Wylo, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.
<6>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- Wylo) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Wylo. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 37.6782, Longitude: -81.8399    









 

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