Bavaria (Bayern) Gazetteers

What is a gazetteer?

A gazetteer is a geographical dictionary or directory of place names. When used in conjunction with maps and atlases, it can be a very powerful tool. Maps are a great resource to locate where your ancestors lived, however, sometimes the name of a small town or village may be omitted. This is why gazetteers are an excellent compliment to these old maps. Because a gazetteer is a dictionary of place names, you will find the names of all cities, towns and villages listed in alphabetical order. There are a variety of different types of gazetteers, which, along with the location and name of places, can provide interesting statistics about towns, villages and cities.
 * Online Meyer's Gazetteer
 * The Historic Gazetteer
 * Bayerische Landesbibliothek Online
 * Bavaria Germany Town Locators
 * Places in Bavaria whose names have changed over time or which have completely disappeared