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Nearest Communities to Thornton,
Listed County-By-County

The purpose of this page is to identify those communities that are closest to Thornton, on a County-by-County basis. To explain further, let's use the example from the Genealogy Helper Page for Thornton:

We have great-grandparents who lived in a small city in the northeast corner of their home county. During their lives, most doctors were in the next county to the east. Almost all of the nearby churches and cemeteries were in the county to the north.

When doing our research, we make it a practice to expand our search by looking in neighboring counties in addition to the county in which they lived:  their home county contained property and probate records; the county to the east contained birth and death records; the county to the north contained their burial records. If we hadn't checked the neighboring counties, we would have missed many valuable sources of information.

Keep in mind that when we give a distance, it's a 'straight-line' distance.<1>

If you're researching your genealogy, we hope that the following information helps.

Thornton is located in Cerro Gordo County.

The following 8 counties adjoin and form the boundaries of Cerro Gordo County: Butler, Floyd, Franklin, Hancock, Mitchell, Winnebago, Worth & Wright.

Our Gazetteer shows that there are 99 communities within 40 miles [64.4 km]<1> of Thornton. Of these communities, 74 are located in counties other than Cerro Gordo County.

We usually exclude communities where we still need to verify their location,<2> but for the purpose of this page, we have included the unverified ('unver') and historic ('hist') communities.

After starting with the home county for Thornton (which is Cerro Gordo County), we list the counties in alphabetical order and for each of those counties, the closest communities are listed in order of their distance from Thornton

For the following list, only those counties that contain communities within 40 miles [64.4 km] are displayed.

  • Cerro Gordo County   (where Thornton resides)
    • County Website:   www.co.cerro-gordo.ia.us/
    • County Seat for Cerro Gordo:   Mason City
    • Genealogy Websites   ...
    • Nearest Communities to Thornton   ...
      • These communities are listed by their distance from Thornton.
      • Swaledale
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Meservey
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meservey have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meservey
        • Meservey is located in Cerro Gordo County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 237 people
      • Hurley
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hurley have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hurley
        • Hurley is located in Cerro Gordo County
      • Burchinal
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Rockwell
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
      • Ventura Heights
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ventura Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ventura Heights
        • Ventura Heights is located in Cerro Gordo County
      • Clear Lake
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
      • Ventura
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ventura have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ventura
        • Ventura is located in Cerro Gordo County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 706 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ventura <4>
      • Cameron
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Cameron. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cameron
        • Cameron is located in Cerro Gordo County
        • Google driving directions:
        • From your current location to Cameron
        • From Thornton to Cameron
      • Emery
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Emery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Emery
        • Emery is located in Cerro Gordo County
      • Central Heights
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Central Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Central Heights
        • Central Heights is located in Cerro Gordo County
      • Cartersville
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
      • Continue List   (13 more) ...
        • Hanford
          (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hanford have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hanford
          • Hanford is located in Cerro Gordo County
        • Mason City Junction
          (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
        • Registry Park
          (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Registry Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Registry Park
          • Registry Park is located in Cerro Gordo County
        • Owen
          (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Owen have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Owen
          • Owen is located in Cerro Gordo County
        • Dougherty
          (17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dougherty have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dougherty
          • Dougherty is located in Cerro Gordo County
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 56 people
        • Mason City
          (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
        • Portland
          (18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)
        • Creamery
          (19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)
          • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Creamery. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Creamery
          • Creamery is located in Cerro Gordo County
          • Google driving directions:
          • From your current location to Creamery
          • From Thornton to Creamery
        • Freeman
          (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Freeman have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Freeman
          • Freeman is located in Cerro Gordo County
        • Plymouth Junction
          (23 miles [37 km] to the northeast)
        • Rock Falls
          (23 miles [37 km] to the northeast)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rock Falls have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rock Falls
          • Rock Falls is located in Cerro Gordo County
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 146 people
        • Plymouth
          (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Plymouth have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Plymouth
          • Plymouth is located in Cerro Gordo County
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 361 people
        • Wheelerwood
          (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wheelerwood have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wheelerwood
          • Wheelerwood is located in Cerro Gordo County
  • Butler County
    • County Website:   www.butlercoiowa.org/
    • County Seat for Butler:   Allison
    • Genealogy Websites   ...
    • Nearest Communities to Thornton   ...
      • These communities are listed by their distance from Thornton.
      • Aredale
        (20 miles [32.2 km] to the east)
      • Dumont
        (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dumont have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dumont
        • Dumont is located in Butler County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 595 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Dumont <4>
      • Bristow
        (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Greene
        (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
      • Wilmar
        (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wilmar have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wilmar
        • Wilmar is located in Butler County
      • Pilot Rock
        (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pilot Rock have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pilot Rock
        • Pilot Rock is located in Butler County
  • Floyd County
    • County Website:   www.floydcoia.org/
    • County Seat for Floyd:   Charles City
    • Genealogy Websites   ...
    • Nearest Communities to Thornton   ...
      • These communities are listed by their distance from Thornton.
      • Nora Junction
        (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Nora Junction have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nora Junction
        • Nora Junction is located in Floyd County
      • Rockford
        (23 miles [37 km] to the east)
      • Nora Springs
        (23 miles [37 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Nora Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nora Springs
        • Nora Springs is located in Floyd County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,342 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Nora Springs <4>
      • Aureola
        (25 miles [40.2 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Aureola have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Aureola
        • Aureola is located in Floyd County
      • Marble Rock
        (26 miles [41.8 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marble Rock have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marble Rock
        • Marble Rock is located in Floyd County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 287 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Marble Rock <4>
      • Rudd
        (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Carney
        (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Carney have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carney
        • Carney is located in Floyd County
      • Roseville
        (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
  • Franklin County
    • County Seat for Franklin:   Hampton
    • Genealogy Websites   ...
    • Nearest Communities to Thornton   ...
      • These communities are listed by their distance from Thornton.
      • Sheffield
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sheffield have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sheffield
        • Sheffield is located in Franklin County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,096 people
      • Alexander
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Chapin
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Latimer
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Latimer have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Latimer
        • Latimer is located in Franklin County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 463 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Latimer <4>
      • Coulter
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
      • Washington
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Washington have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Washington
        • Washington is located in Franklin County
      • Hampton
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hampton have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hampton
        • Hampton is located in Franklin County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 4,162 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hampton <4>
      • Reeve
        (19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)
        • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Reeve. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Reeve
        • Reeve is located in Franklin County
        • Google driving directions:
        • From your current location to Reeve
        • From Thornton to Reeve
      • Hansell
        (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Continue List   (6 more) ...
        • Bradford
          (22 miles [35.4 km] to the south)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bradford have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bradford
          • Bradford is located in Franklin County
        • Geneva
          (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Geneva have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Geneva
          • Geneva is located in Franklin County
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 154 people
          • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Geneva <4>
        • Popejoy
          (24 miles [38.6 km] to the south)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Popejoy have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Popejoy
          • Popejoy is located in Franklin County
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 74 people
        • Burdette
          (25 miles [40.2 km] to the south)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Burdette have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burdette
          • Burdette is located in Franklin County
        • Oakland
          (25 miles [40.2 km] to the south)
        • Faulkner
          (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast)
          • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Faulkner. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Faulkner
          • Faulkner is located in Franklin County
          • Google driving directions:
          • From your current location to Faulkner
          • From Thornton to Faulkner
  • Hancock County
    • County Seat for Hancock:   Garner
    • Genealogy Websites   ...
    • Nearest Communities to Thornton   ...
      • These communities are listed by their distance from Thornton.
      • Goodell
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
      • Klemme
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Klemme have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Klemme
        • Klemme is located in Hancock County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 455 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Klemme <4>
      • Garner
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Garner have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Garner
        • Garner is located in Hancock County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,031 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Garner <4>
      • Hayfield Junction
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hayfield Junction have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hayfield Junction
        • Hayfield Junction is located in Hancock County
      • Duncan
        (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Miller
        (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Miller have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Miller
        • Miller is located in Hancock County
      • Kanawha
        (20 miles [32.2 km] to the west)
      • Hayfield
        (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hayfield have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hayfield
        • Hayfield is located in Hancock County
      • Britt
        (23 miles [37 km] to the northwest)
      • Continue List   (6 more) ...
        • Hawley
          (23 miles [37 km] to the northwest)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hawley have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hawley
          • Hawley is located in Hancock County
        • Denhart
          (24 miles [38.6 km] to the west)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Denhart have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Denhart
          • Denhart is located in Hancock County
        • Stilson
          (26 miles [41.8 km] to the west)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stilson have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stilson
          • Stilson is located in Hancock County
        • Hutchins
          (27 miles [43.5 km] to the west)
          • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Hutchins. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hutchins
          • Hutchins is located in Hancock County
          • Google driving directions:
          • From your current location to Hutchins
          • From Thornton to Hutchins
        • Crystal Lake
          (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crystal Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crystal Lake
          • Crystal Lake is located in Hancock County
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 228 people
        • Corwith
          (29 miles [46.7 km] to the west)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Corwith have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Corwith
          • Corwith is located in Hancock County
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 245 people
  • Hardin County
    • County Seat for Hardin:   Eldora
    • Genealogy Websites   ...
    • Nearest Communities to Thornton   ...
      • These communities are listed by their distance from Thornton.
      • Alden
        (29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)
      • Alden Station ‑ Historic
        (30 miles [48.3 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Alden Station have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alden Station
        • Alden Station is located in Hardin County
      • Iowa Falls Junction
        (30 miles [48.3 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Iowa Falls Junction have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Iowa Falls Junction
        • Iowa Falls Junction is located in Hardin County
      • Iowa Falls
        (30 miles [48.3 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Iowa Falls have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Iowa Falls
        • Iowa Falls is located in Hardin County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 4,940 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Iowa Falls <4>
      • Macey
        (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Macey have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Macey
        • Macey is located in Hardin County
  • Mitchell County
    • County Seat for Mitchell:   Osage
    • Genealogy Websites   ...
    • Nearest Communities to Thornton   ...
      • These communities are listed by their distance from Thornton.
      • Dixie
        (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dixie have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dixie
        • Dixie is located in Mitchell County
      • Rock Creek
        (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast)
  • Winnebago County
  • Worth County
    • County Seat for Worth:   Northwood
    • Genealogy Websites   ...
    • Nearest Communities to Thornton   ...
      • These communities are listed by their distance from Thornton.
      • Fertile
        (21 miles [33.8 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fertile have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fertile
        • Fertile is located in Worth County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 356 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Fertile <4>
      • Hanlontown
        (23 miles [37 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hanlontown have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hanlontown
        • Hanlontown is located in Worth County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 220 people
      • Manly
        (25 miles [40.2 km] to the north)
      • Glade
        (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glade have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glade
        • Glade is located in Worth County
      • Joice
        (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Joice have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Joice
        • Joice is located in Worth County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 209 people
      • Kensett
        (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kensett have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kensett
        • Kensett is located in Worth County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 249 people
      • Grafton
        (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast)
  • Wright County

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 drawn from Point A (ie- Thornton) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Thornton. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 42.9454, Longitude: -93.3846    
<2>Our data comes from many sources and some sources are more dependable than others. When we add communities to our Gazetteer, we try to verify that we have the correct location for the community. We mark a community as 'Unverified' when we aren't confident about our data and want to do further checking.

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 larger or had a more 'official' existence in the past than it does now.

Since our Gazetteer contains over 100,000 communities, verifying everything is going to take time. If you find an error or can help us to improve our accuracy, please let us know.
<3>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.
<4>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<5>An 'estimated' location is one where we have been given GPS coordinates, but are unable to verify the accuracy of those coordinates. That said, we have some confidence that we have placed the marker near the actual location. A typical reason for being unable to verify a location is that it might be on private property or maybe historic and gone without an obvious trace.




 

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