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Genealogy Society Outings in Bristol city, VA

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

Bristol city is one of 134 counties in Virginia. The best local history work is done by volunteers, and the hardest part is getting it seen beyond the meeting room.

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On the record near Bristol city, VA

The 12 nearest

12 listed sites on the record match genealogy society outings within 30 miles of Bristol city, VA, out of 81 listed sites of every kind within 25 miles.

First Baptist Church1.2 miles from the center of Bristol city · Building · Bristol (Independent City) · listed 2015National Register of Historic Places
Erwin Farm13 miles from the center of Bristol city · Building · Blountville · listed 1973National Register of Historic Places
Mt. Vernon Methodist Church13 miles from the center of Bristol city · Building · Maces Spring · listed 1985National Register of Historic Places
Old Russell County Courthouse16 miles from the center of Bristol city · Building · Dickensonville · listed 1973National Register of Historic Places
Preston Farm18 miles from the center of Bristol city · Building · Kingsport · listed 1971National Register of Historic Places
Hall, Alexander Doak, Farm20 miles from the center of Bristol city · District · Kingsport · listed 1995National Register of Historic Places
St. Paul AME Zion Church22 miles from the center of Bristol city · Building · Johnson City · listed 2001National Register of Historic Places
Thankful Baptist Church22 miles from the center of Bristol city · Building · Johnson City · listed 2001National Register of Historic Places
Morrison Farm and Store23 miles from the center of Bristol city · Building · Laurel Bloomery · listed 1973National Register of Historic Places
Virginia City Church24 miles from the center of Bristol city · Building · St. Paul · listed 2005National Register of Historic Places
Old Kingsport Presbyterian Church24 miles from the center of Bristol city · Building · Kingsport · listed 1973National Register of Historic Places
Pierce Chapel AME Church Cemetery24 miles from the center of Bristol city · Site · Kingsport · listed 2000National Register of Historic Places

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

Genealogy Society Outings in Bristol city, 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 Bristol city, VA ask first

How much does it cost to visit these sites in Bristol city, VA?

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 Bristol city, VA 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 Bristol city

Step 1
Find the place
Every stop starts as a pin with real coordinates. In Bristol city, VA 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 Bristol city, VA 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.