Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Avondale, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Avondale and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Avondale
- Astronomy & Satellites ...
- Whether using binoculars, a small telescope or the naked-eye, the Heavens-Above website can help you to find your way around the night-time sky. In addition to detailed sky charts, their website will help you find planets, asteriods, comets, satellites and their tracks across the sky.
- To give accurate results, Heavens-Above requires the latitude and longitude of your location. As a starting point, when we link to Heavens-Above, we pass this GPS location for Avondale:
- 37.412612, -81.784280
- Once you're on the Heavens-Above website, you can improve its accuracy by giving a more precise longitude and latitude as your actual position.
- The Heavens-Above Website, centered on Avondale
- Bird Watching ...
- We enjoy finding new spots for bird watching and we use the eBird website for local sighting reports and to help identify hotspots.
- The eBird website is organized on a county-by-county basis. We have selected McDowell County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for McDowell County
- Since Avondale is near Buchanan County and also Wyoming County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Buchanan County
- eBird sighting report for Wyoming County
- Waymarking ...
- Looking for somewhere out of the ordinary? Find a unique place and want to share it with others? Then it's time to visit Waymarking.com:
- Waymark.com
Communities Also Named Avondale ...
We found 60 communities that share the name Avondale.
There is one other community in West Virginia which is also named Avondale.
Beyond West Virginia, we know of another 59 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 59 communities, 55 are located in the United States and six are in Canada.
- Communities Located In West Virginia ...
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Arizona
- Colorado
- Florida
- Duval County
- This Avondale is located in Duval County and lies 490 miles [788.6 km]<1> to the south of the Avondale that is located in McDowell County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Duval County community of Avondale.
- Escambia County
- This Avondale is located in Escambia County and lies 575 miles [925.4 km] to the southwest of the Avondale that is located in McDowell County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Escambia County community of Avondale.
- Hillsborough County
- This Avondale is located in Hillsborough County and lies 651 miles [1,047.7 km] to the south of the Avondale that is located in McDowell County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hillsborough County community of Avondale.
- Georgia
- Bibb County
- This Avondale is located in Bibb County and lies 342 miles [550.4 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Avondale that is located in McDowell County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bibb County community of Avondale.
- Chatham County
- This Avondale is located in Chatham County and lies 372 miles [598.7 km] to the south of the Avondale that is located in McDowell County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chatham County community of Avondale.
- Dougherty County
- This Avondale is located in Dougherty County and lies 425 miles [684 km] to the south southwest of the Avondale that is located in McDowell County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dougherty County community of Avondale.
- McDuffie County
- This Avondale is located in McDuffie County and lies 281 miles [452.2 km] to the south of the Avondale that is located in McDowell County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the McDuffie County community of Avondale.
- Muscogee County
- This Avondale is located in Muscogee County and lies 386 miles [621.2 km] to the south southwest of the Avondale that is located in McDowell County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Muscogee County community of Avondale.
- Richmond County
- This Avondale is located in Richmond County and lies 269 miles [432.9 km] to the south of the Avondale that is located in McDowell County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Richmond County community of Avondale.
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Jefferson County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Kentucky community of Avondale [Jefferson County].
- McCracken County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Kentucky community of Avondale [McCracken County].
- Louisiana
- Jefferson Parish
- This Avondale is located in Jefferson Parish and lies 708 miles [1,139.4 km]<1> to the southwest of the Avondale that is located in McDowell County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson Parish community of Avondale.
- Tensas Parish
- This Avondale is located in Tensas Parish and lies 657 miles [1,057.3 km] to the west southwest of the Avondale that is located in McDowell County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tensas Parish community of Avondale.
- Maryland
- Carroll County
- This Avondale is located in Carroll County and lies 296 miles [476.4 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Avondale that is located in McDowell County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Carroll County community of Avondale.
- Prince George's County
- This Avondale is located in Prince George's County and lies 281 miles [452.2 km] to the east northeast of the Avondale that is located in McDowell County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Prince George's County community of Avondale.
- Michigan
- Muskegon County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Michigan community of Avondale [Muskegon County].
- Osceola County
- This Avondale is located in Osceola County and lies 490 miles [788.6 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Avondale that is located in McDowell County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Osceola County community of Avondale.
- Mississippi
- Bolivar County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Mississippi community of Avondale [Bolivar County].
- Oktibbeha County
- This Avondale is located in Oktibbeha County and lies 479 miles [770.9 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Avondale that is located in McDowell County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Oktibbeha County community of Avondale.
- Missouri
- Montana
- New Brunswick
- This Avondale lies 949 miles [1,527.3 km]<1> to the northeast of the Avondale that is located in McDowell County.
- New Jersey
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- This Avondale lies 1,600 miles [2,575 km]<1> to the northeast of the Avondale that is located in McDowell County.
- North Carolina
- Nova Scotia
- We haven't found the location of this community yet.
- Ohio
- Belmont County
- This Avondale is located in Belmont County and lies 185 miles [297.7 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Avondale that is located in McDowell County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Belmont County community of Avondale.
- Coshocton County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Ohio community of Avondale [Coshocton County].
- Hamilton County
- This Avondale is located in Hamilton County and lies 189 miles [304.2 km] to the northwest of the Avondale that is located in McDowell County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hamilton County community of Avondale.
- Licking County
- This community is historic<3> and although located in Licking County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Licking County community of Avondale.
- Logan County
- This Avondale is located in Logan County and lies 242 miles [389.5 km] to the north northwest of the Avondale that is located in McDowell County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Logan County community of Avondale.
- Montgomery County
- This Avondale is located in Montgomery County and lies 207 miles [333.1 km] to the northwest of the Avondale that is located in McDowell County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of Avondale.
- Muskingum County
- This Avondale is located in Muskingum County and lies 170 miles [273.6 km] to the north of the Avondale that is located in McDowell County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Muskingum County community of Avondale.
- Stark County
- This Avondale is located in Stark County and lies 236 miles [379.8 km] to the north of the Avondale that is located in McDowell County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Stark County community of Avondale.
- Ontario
- This Avondale lies 651 miles [1,047.7 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Avondale that is located in McDowell County.
- Pennsylvania
- Chester County
- This Avondale is located in Chester County and lies 363 miles [584.2 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Avondale that is located in McDowell County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chester County community of Avondale.
- York County
- This Avondale is located in York County and lies 325 miles [523 km] to the east northeast of the Avondale that is located in McDowell County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the York County community of Avondale.
- Prince Edward Island
- This Avondale lies 1,145 miles [1,842.7 km]<1> to the northeast of the Avondale that is located in McDowell County.
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- Charleston County
- This Avondale is located in Charleston County and lies 334 miles [537.5 km]<1> to the south southeast of the Avondale that is located in McDowell County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Charleston County community of Avondale.
- Greenwood County
- This Avondale is located in Greenwood County and lies 221 miles [355.7 km] to the south of the Avondale that is located in McDowell County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Greenwood County community of Avondale.
- Oconee County
- This Avondale is located in Oconee County and lies 198 miles [318.7 km] to the south southwest of the Avondale that is located in McDowell County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Oconee County community of Avondale.
- Sumter County
- This Avondale is located in Sumter County and lies 253 miles [407.2 km] to the south southeast of the Avondale that is located in McDowell County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sumter County community of Avondale.
- Tennessee
- Davidson County
- This Avondale is located in Davidson County and lies 288 miles [463.5 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Avondale that is located in McDowell County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Davidson County community of Avondale.
- Gibson County
- This Avondale is located in Gibson County and lies 408 miles [656.6 km] to the west southwest of the Avondale that is located in McDowell County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Gibson County community of Avondale.
- Grainger County
- This Avondale is located in Grainger County and lies 120 miles [193.1 km] to the southwest of the Avondale that is located in McDowell County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Grainger County community of Avondale.
- Hamilton County
- This Avondale is located in Hamilton County and lies 252 miles [405.6 km] to the southwest of the Avondale that is located in McDowell County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hamilton County community of Avondale.
- Sumner County
- This Avondale is located in Sumner County and lies 273 miles [439.4 km] to the west southwest of the Avondale that is located in McDowell County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sumner County community of Avondale.
- Texas
- Cameron County
- This Avondale is located in Cameron County and lies 1,209 miles [1,945.7 km]<1> to the southwest of the Avondale that is located in McDowell County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cameron County community of Avondale.
- Tarrant County
- This Avondale is located in Tarrant County and lies 932 miles [1,499.9 km] to the west southwest of the Avondale that is located in McDowell County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tarrant County community of Avondale.
- Utah
- Virginia
- Washington
Curious and Interesting Names Near Avondale ...
As we travel, we always see a community with a name that gives pause. While there are names which are interesting or familiar, some catch our attention or strike our fancy. We always wonder about such a name. If time permits and the community is not too far, we'll usually try to make a side-trip.
- Apple Grove
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Apple Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Apple Grove
- Apple Grove is located in McDowell County
- Beartown
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest) - Big Sandy
(5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Big Sandy
- Big Sandy is located in McDowell County
- Dan
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the south) - English
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast) - Erin
(5 miles [8 km] to the east) - Hull
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest) - Johnnycake
(5 miles [8 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Johnnycake have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Johnnycake
- Johnnycake is located in McDowell County
- Marytown
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast) - Rockridge
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest) - Sandy Huff
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sandy Huff have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandy Huff
- Sandy Huff is located in McDowell County
- Union City
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Union City have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Union City
- Union City is located in McDowell County
How Far From Avondale to ...
We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers & Almanacs that were published in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the Gazetteers include the distance from a community such as Avondale to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Avondale and extending to:
- Welch, which is the Seat of McDowell County, lies 11 miles [17.7 km]<1> to the east. If you could walk a straight line from Avondale to Welch, with an average speed<5> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take five to six hours to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take nearly four hours.
- Charleston, which is the State Capital of West Virginia, lies 65 miles [104.6 km] to the north (N). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take less than an hour, a buggy would take about three full days and walking would take most of three days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 277 miles [445.8 km] to the east northeast (ENE). Driving would take four to five hours, a buggy would take 11 days and walking would take 16 days.
- The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,162 miles [9,916.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,872 miles [11,059.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,748 miles [7,641.2 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Avondale. 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> | Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Avondale) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Avondale. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 37.4126, Longitude: -81.7843 In this case, the coordinates for Avondale have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <2> | If we encounter the name of what might be a community, our methodology is to add that name to our Gazetteer as a placeholder. As we find more information about that community, it will be added to our Gazetteer. Just as a reminder: Our definition of a community is rather broad and includes those places (or areas) where several families lived and had a name which identified that place. For example, you might hear somebody say that they are going over to Mile's to see Pete ... Mile's is just a gas station and a couple of homes at the crossroads. While it might not be on the map, everybody in the area knows it by that name. Places of interest include buildings at a crossroad, several families clustered in a hollow or maybe the location of a way station. It also includes places like mines, lumber camps, ferry crossings, etc. The community might still exist, is now gone or only existed for just a short period of time. Also keep in mind that Avondale could have been on the original document by mistake, misspelled, the original/alternate name of a community that we've listed elsewhere or was placed in the wrong county. Sometimes a post office or train station would have a different name than the community where it's located, so two names might be referring to the same community - we're working to straighten it all out. |
| <3> | 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 Avondale, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy. |
| <4> | 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. |
| <5> | While we have tried to pick reasonable speeds, the rate of travel is very theoretical - obstacles like fences, hills, lakes, river crossings and rest stops have been ignored. When we say 'Days' of travel, we're assuming 8 hours of travel per day. |
| <6> | The shortest line can be visualized by stretching a string on a Globe from Point A to Point B - this is known as a Great Circle Route. Where you might expect the shortest route from Avondale to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East. |
| <7> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 310.767 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 306.496 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 307.224 degrees. |