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Genealogy Society Outings in Braxton County, WV

Outings to the cemeteries, churches and courthouses near you, planned for genealogy societies and their research.

A club needs a reason to show up on a Saturday. Braxton County is one of 55 counties in West Virginia. A route through local history is a reason people will actually put on the calendar.

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On the record near Braxton County, WV

The 12 nearest

47 listed sites on the record match genealogy society outings within 60 miles of Braxton County, WV, out of 24 listed sites of every kind within 25 miles. 6 listed sites carry Braxton County as their county.

Gilmer County Poor Farm Infirmary19 miles from the center of Braxton County · Building · Glenville · listed 1998National Register of Historic Places
St. Bernard Church and Cemetery22 miles from the center of Braxton County · Building · Camden · listed 1985National Register of Historic Places
Old Clay County Courthouse25 miles from the center of Braxton County · Building · Clay · listed 1979National Register of Historic Places
French Creek Presbyterian Church27 miles from the center of Braxton County · Building · French Creek · listed 1974National Register of Historic Places
Halstead, Capt. John, Farm27 miles from the center of Braxton County · Building · Kesslers Cross Lanes · listed 1998National Register of Historic Places
Gamsjager--Wysong Farm30 miles from the center of Braxton County · Building · St. Clara · listed 1986National Register of Historic Places
Nicholas County Courthouse30 miles from the center of Braxton County · Building · Summersville · listed 1991National Register of Historic Places
Southern Methodist Church Building34 miles from the center of Braxton County · Building · Buckhannon · listed 1992National Register of Historic Places
Spencer Presbyterian Church34 miles from the center of Braxton County · Building · Spencer · listed 2016National Register of Historic Places
Smith, Watters, Farm on Duck Creek37 miles from the center of Braxton County · District · Lost Creek · listed 1974National Register of Historic Places
Ruble Church38 miles from the center of Braxton County · Building · Burning Springs · listed 1982National Register of Historic Places
Ritchie County Courthouse40 miles from the center of Braxton County · Building · Harrisville · listed 2004National Register of Historic Places

Distances are straight-line from the center of Braxton County, WV. Many sites are private property or working buildings - view them from the public way. See them on the map.

Genealogy Society Outings in Braxton County, step by step

1
Pull every listed site in the area with its source
2
Match the sites to the records you are working from
3
Visit and photograph what still stands
4
Note anything missing, moved or wrong on the record
5
Submit corrections and photos so the record improves

What people in Braxton County, WV ask first

How much does it cost to visit these sites in Braxton County, WV?

Most listed sites can be seen from a public road or sidewalk at no cost, and the app is free to use. Some sites are private homes, working churches or museums with their own hours and fees. The record for each one says what it is, so you know before you go.

Where does the information on these sites come from?

From published records: the National Register of Historic Places, the Recorded Texas Historic Landmark program, and the Georgia Historical Society and Georgia Department of Natural Resources marker program. Every site on the page names its source.

Can our group in Braxton County, WV build its own route?

Yes. Pick the listed sites that fit your theme, add your own notes for each stop, and share the route with members or the public.

Do members need to download anything?

The map runs in a phone browser, so members can open a link and go. The app keeps track of badges for anyone who signs in.

How a visit works in Braxton County

Step 1
Find the place
Every stop starts as a pin with real coordinates. In Braxton County, WV the map shows what is listed around you and how far each one is, so the first decision is where to go, and it takes a few seconds.
Step 2
Read the story
The record behind each marker is kept whole: what happened there, when, who was involved, and why it was worth a sign. You read it standing where it happened, which is the part a textbook cannot give you.
Step 3
Get there under your own power
Walk it, run it, hike it, ride it or drive it. Stops in Braxton County, WV are chained into routes that fit the way you move, so a lunch break, a long run or a Saturday drive can all pass through history.
Step 4
Collect it and come back
Each stop you reach counts toward a badge, and a photo or a correction you send makes the record better for the next person. The map remembers where you have been, so the next trip starts where the last one ended.