Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Central, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Central and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Central
- 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 Central:
- 39.345630, -81.522901
- 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 Central
- 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 Wood County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Wood County
- Since Central is near Washington County and also Pleasants County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Washington County
- eBird sighting report for Pleasants 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 Central ...
We found 55 communities that share the name Central.
There are two communities within West Virginia that are also named Central.
Beyond West Virginia, we know of another 53 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 53 communities, 54 are located in the United States and one is in Canada.
- Communities Located In West Virginia ...
- Doddridge County
- Fayette County
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Cullman County
- This Central is located in Cullman County and lies 465 miles [748.3 km]<2> to the southwest of the Central that is located in Wood County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cullman County community of Central.
- Elmore County
- This Central is located in Elmore County and lies 526 miles [846.5 km] to the south southwest of the Central that is located in Wood County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Elmore County community of Central.
- Jackson County
- This Central is located in Jackson County and lies 399 miles [642.1 km] to the southwest of the Central that is located in Wood County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jackson County community of Central.
- Alaska
- This Central lies 3,028 miles [4,873.1 km]<2> to the north northwest of the Central that is located in Wood County.
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- Clark County
- This Central is located in Clark County and lies 736 miles [1,184.5 km]<2> to the west southwest of the Central that is located in Wood County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clark County community of Central.
- Cross County
- This Central is located in Cross County and lies 588 miles [946.3 km] to the west southwest of the Central that is located in Wood County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cross County community of Central.
- Hot Spring County
- This Central is located in Hot Spring County and lies 715 miles [1,150.7 km] to the west southwest of the Central that is located in Wood County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hot Spring County community of Central.
- Sebastian County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Arkansas community of Central [Sebastian County].
- Sevier 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 Arkansas community of Central [Sevier County].
- California
- Florida
- Idaho
- Caribou County
- This Central is located in Caribou County and lies 1,586 miles [2,552.4 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Central that is located in Wood County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Caribou County community of Central.
- Owyhee County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Idaho community of Central [Owyhee County].
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Harrison County
- This Central is located in Harrison County and lies 264 miles [424.9 km]<2> to the west southwest of the Central that is located in Wood County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harrison County community of Central.
- Jefferson County
- This Central is located in Jefferson County and lies 208 miles [334.7 km] to the west of the Central that is located in Wood County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of Central.
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Louisiana
- East Baton Rouge Parish
- This Central is located in East Baton Rouge Parish and lies 810 miles [1,303.6 km]<2> to the southwest of the Central that is located in Wood County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the East Baton Rouge Parish community of Central.
- Saint James Parish
- This Central is located in Saint James Parish and lies 831 miles [1,337.4 km] to the southwest of the Central that is located in Wood County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Saint James Parish community of Central.
- Terrebonne Parish
- This Central is located in Terrebonne Parish and lies 852 miles [1,371.2 km] to the southwest of the Central that is located in Wood County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Terrebonne Parish community of Central.
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Jackson County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Missouri community of Central [Jackson County].
- Madison County
- This Central is located in Madison County and lies 494 miles [795 km]<2> to the west southwest of the Central that is located in Wood County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Madison County community of Central.
- Saint Louis City
- We found mention of this community, but have little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Missouri community of Central [Saint Louis City].
- Nevada
- Nye County
- This community is historic<3> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Nevada community of Central [Nye County].
- Pershing County
- This community is historic and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Nevada community of Central [Pershing County].
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- North Carolina
- Ontario
- This Central lies 283 miles [455.4 km]<2> to the north northeast of the Central that is located in Wood County.
- Oregon
- Linn County
- This community is historic<3> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Oregon community of Central [Linn County].
- Multnomah County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Oregon community of Central [Multnomah County].
- Pennsylvania
- Allegheny County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Pennsylvania community of Central [Allegheny County].
- Columbia County
- This Central is located in Columbia County and lies 302 miles [486 km]<2> to the east northeast of the Central that is located in Wood County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Columbia County community of Central.
- Washington 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 Pennsylvania community of Central [Washington County].
- Westmoreland County
- This Central is located in Westmoreland County and lies 117 miles [188.3 km] to the east northeast of the Central that is located in Wood County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Westmoreland County community of Central.
- South Carolina
- Tennessee
- Carter County
- This Central is located in Carter County and lies 212 miles [341.2 km]<2> to the south southwest of the Central that is located in Wood County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Carter County community of Central.
- Gibson County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Tennessee community of Central [Gibson County].
- Lauderdale County
- This Central is located in Lauderdale County and lies 501 miles [806.3 km] to the west southwest of the Central that is located in Wood County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lauderdale County community of Central.
- Obion 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 Tennessee community of Central [Obion County].
- Texas
- Angelina County
- This Central is located in Angelina County and lies 924 miles [1,487 km]<2> to the west southwest of the Central that is located in Wood County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Angelina County community of Central.
- Cherokee County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Texas community of Central [Cherokee County].
- Tarrant 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 Texas community of Central [Tarrant County].
- Utah
- Virginia
- Arlington County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Virginia community of Central [Arlington County].
- Richmond City
- We found mention of this community, but have little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Virginia community of Central [Richmond City].
- Washington
- Alabama
Curious and Interesting Names Near Central ...
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.
- Boreman
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast) - Constitution
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Constitution have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Constitution
- Constitution is located in Washington County (OH)
- Liberty Hills
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Liberty Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Liberty Hills
- Liberty Hills is located in Wood County
- Ponderosa
(5 miles [8 km] to the east) - Riverview
(Less than 2 miles to the north) - Rolling Hills
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rolling Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rolling Hills
- Rolling Hills is located in Wood County
- Sand Hill
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast) - Scenic Hills
(5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Scenic Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Scenic Hills
- Scenic Hills is located in Wood County
- Sunrise
(5 miles [8 km] to the south) - Sunset Heights
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunset Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunset Heights
- Sunset Heights is located in Wood County
- Valley Mills
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Valley Mills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Valley Mills
- Valley Mills is located in Wood County
- Woodland Park
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodland Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodland Park
- Woodland Park is located in Wood County
How Far From Central to ...
We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers that were published in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the Gazetteers include the distance from a community such as Central to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Central and extending to:
- Parkersburg, which is the Seat of Wood County, lies just to the South Southwest.
- Charleston, which is the State Capital of West Virginia, lies 69 miles [111 km]<2> to the south (S). If you could walk a straight line from Central to Charleston, with an average speed<5> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take three full days to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take about three full days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 242 miles [389.5 km] to the east (E). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take nearly four hours, a buggy would take 10 days and walking would take 14 days.
- The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,064 miles [9,759.1 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,782 miles [10,914.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,657 miles [7,494.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Central. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Wood County: www.woodcountywv.com/
The official website for State of West Virginia: https://www.wv.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | 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 Bird Creek to see Pete ... Bird Creek 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 Central 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. |
| <2> | Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Central) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Central. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.3456, Longitude: -81.5229 In this case, the coordinates for Central have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <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 Central, 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 Central 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 310.57 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 306.557 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 306.489 degrees. |