Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Winchester, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Winchester and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Winchester
- 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 Winchester:
- 40.850303, -91.899893
- 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 Winchester
- 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 Van Buren County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Van Buren County
- Since Winchester is near Jefferson County and also Henry County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Jefferson County
- eBird sighting report for Henry 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 Winchester ...
We found 53 communities that share the name Winchester.
Within Iowa, the name Winchester is unique.
Beyond Iowa, we know of another 50 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 50 communities, 48 are located in the United States and three are in Canada.
In addition to the above occurrences of Winchester, we know of three communities located outside of the United States and Canada.
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Arizona
- La Paz County
- This community is historic<1> and although located in La Paz County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the La Paz County community of Winchester.
- Arkansas
- Drew County
- This Winchester is located in Drew County and lies 489 miles [787 km]<2> to the south of the Winchester that is located in Van Buren County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Drew County community of Winchester.
- California
- Riverside County
- This Winchester is located in Riverside County and lies 1,462 miles [2,352.9 km]<2> to the west of the Winchester that is located in Van Buren County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Riverside County community of Winchester.
- San Diego County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the California community of Winchester [San Diego County].
- Connecticut
- Litchfield County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Connecticut community of Winchester [Litchfield County].
- Georgia
- Macon County
- This Winchester is located in Macon County and lies 729 miles [1,173.2 km]<2> to the southeast of the Winchester that is located in Van Buren County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Macon County community of Winchester.
- Idaho
- Lewis County
- This Winchester is located in Lewis County and lies 1,286 miles [2,069.6 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Winchester that is located in Van Buren County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lewis County community of Winchester.
- Illinois
- Scott County
- This Winchester is located in Scott County and lies 113 miles [181.9 km]<2> to the southeast of the Winchester that is located in Van Buren County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Scott County community of Winchester.
- Indiana
- Randolph County
- This Winchester is located in Randolph County and lies 366 miles [589 km]<2> to the east of the Winchester that is located in Van Buren County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Randolph County community of Winchester.
- Kansas
- Douglas County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Kansas community of Winchester [Douglas County].
- Jefferson County
- This Winchester is located in Jefferson County and lies 206 miles [331.5 km]<2> to the west southwest of the Winchester that is located in Van Buren County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of Winchester.
- Kentucky
- Clark County
- This Winchester is located in Clark County and lies 455 miles [732.3 km]<2> to the east southeast of the Winchester that is located in Van Buren County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clark County community of Winchester.
- Louisiana
- East Baton Rouge Parish
- This Winchester is located in East Baton Rouge Parish and lies 714 miles [1,149.1 km]<2> to the south of the Winchester that is located in Van Buren County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the East Baton Rouge Parish community of Winchester.
- Saint James Parish
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Louisiana community of Winchester [Saint James Parish].
- Manitoba
- We haven't found the location of this community yet.
- Maryland
- Allegany County
- This Winchester is located in Allegany County and lies 692 miles [1,113.7 km]<2> to the east of the Winchester that is located in Van Buren County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Allegany County community of Winchester.
- Anne Arundel County
- This Winchester is located in Anne Arundel County and lies 824 miles [1,326.1 km] to the east of the Winchester that is located in Van Buren County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Anne Arundel County community of Winchester.
- Cecil County
- This Winchester is located in Cecil County and lies 847 miles [1,363.1 km] to the east of the Winchester that is located in Van Buren County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cecil County community of Winchester.
- Garrett County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Maryland community of Winchester [Garrett County].
- Massachusetts
- Middlesex County
- This Winchester is located in Middlesex County and lies 1,074 miles [1,728.4 km]<2> to the east northeast of the Winchester that is located in Van Buren County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Middlesex County community of Winchester.
- Michigan
- Mecosta County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Michigan community of Winchester [Mecosta County].
- Monroe 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 Michigan community of Winchester [Monroe County].
- Mississippi
- Wayne County
- This Winchester is located in Wayne County and lies 663 miles [1,067 km]<2> to the south southeast of the Winchester that is located in Van Buren County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wayne County community of Winchester.
- Missouri
- Clark County
- This Winchester is located in Clark County and lies 39 miles [62.8 km]<2> to the south southeast of the Winchester that is located in Van Buren County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clark County community of Winchester.
- New Madrid County
- Although located in New Madrid County, we don't know the location within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the New Madrid County community of Winchester.
- Saint Louis County
- This Winchester is located in Saint Louis County and lies 172 miles [276.8 km] to the south southeast of the Winchester that is located in Van Buren County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Saint Louis County community of Winchester.
- Nevada
- Clark County
- This Winchester is located in Clark County and lies 1,292 miles [2,079.3 km]<2> to the west of the Winchester that is located in Van Buren County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clark County community of Winchester.
- New Hampshire
- Cheshire County
- This Winchester is located in Cheshire County and lies 1,010 miles [1,625.4 km]<2> to the east northeast of the Winchester that is located in Van Buren County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cheshire County community of Winchester.
- New York
- Erie County
- This Winchester is located in Erie County and lies 687 miles [1,105.6 km]<2> to the east northeast of the Winchester that is located in Van Buren County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Erie County community of Winchester.
- North Carolina
- Union County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the North Carolina community of Winchester [Union County].
- North Dakota
- Emmons County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the North Dakota community of Winchester [Emmons County].
- Ohio
- Adams County
- This Winchester is located in Adams County and lies 456 miles [733.9 km]<2> to the east southeast of the Winchester that is located in Van Buren County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Adams County community of Winchester.
- Champaign County
- This community is historic<1> and although located in Champaign County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Champaign County community of Winchester.
- Greene County
- This community is historic and although located in Greene County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Greene County community of Winchester.
- Jackson County
- This Winchester is located in Jackson County and lies 511 miles [822.4 km] to the east southeast of the Winchester that is located in Van Buren County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jackson County community of Winchester.
- Richland County
- This community is historic and although located in Richland County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Richland County community of Winchester.
- Oklahoma
- Okmulgee County
- This Winchester is located in Okmulgee County and lies 413 miles [664.7 km]<2> to the southwest of the Winchester that is located in Van Buren County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Okmulgee County community of Winchester.
- Woods County
- This Winchester is located in Woods County and lies 457 miles [735.5 km] to the west southwest of the Winchester that is located in Van Buren County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Woods County community of Winchester.
- Ontario
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Ontario community of Winchester.
- Oregon
- Douglas County
- This Winchester is located in Douglas County and lies 1,611 miles [2,592.7 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Winchester that is located in Van Buren County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Douglas County community of Winchester.
- Tennessee
- Franklin County
- This Winchester is located in Franklin County and lies 501 miles [806.3 km]<2> to the southeast of the Winchester that is located in Van Buren County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Franklin County community of Winchester.
- Johnson County
- This Winchester is located in Johnson County and lies 613 miles [986.5 km] to the east southeast of the Winchester that is located in Van Buren County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Johnson County community of Winchester.
- Texas
- Fayette County
- This Winchester is located in Fayette County and lies 801 miles [1,289.1 km]<2> to the south southwest of the Winchester that is located in Van Buren County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fayette County community of Winchester.
- Harris County
- This Winchester is located in Harris County and lies 801 miles [1,289.1 km] to the south southwest of the Winchester that is located in Van Buren County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harris County community of Winchester.
- Virginia
- Frederick County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Virginia community of Winchester [Frederick County].
- Winchester City
- This Winchester is located in Winchester City and lies 734 miles [1,181.3 km]<2> to the east of the Winchester that is located in Van Buren County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Winchester City community of Winchester.
- Washington
- Grant County
- This Winchester is located in Grant County and lies 1,440 miles [2,317.5 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Winchester that is located in Van Buren County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Grant County community of Winchester.
- Wisconsin
- Vilas County
- This Winchester is located in Vilas County and lies 384 miles [618 km]<2> to the north northeast of the Winchester that is located in Van Buren County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Vilas County community of Winchester.
- Winnebago County
- This Winchester is located in Winnebago County and lies 283 miles [455.4 km] to the north northeast of the Winchester that is located in Van Buren County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Winnebago County community of Winchester.
- Wyoming
- Washakie County
- This Winchester is located in Washakie County and lies 853 miles [1,372.8 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Winchester that is located in Van Buren County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washakie County community of Winchester.
- Arizona
- Communities Beyond North America ...
Curious and Interesting Names Near Winchester ...
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.
- Big Mound
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Big Mound
- Big Mound is located in Lee County
- Bonaparte
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bonaparte have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bonaparte
- Bonaparte is located in Van Buren County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 405 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bonaparte <5>
- Glasgow
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast) - Harrisburg
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harrisburg have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harrisburg
- Harrisburg is located in Van Buren County
- Libertyville
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Libertyville
- Libertyville is located in Jefferson County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 341 people
- Palestine ‑ Historic
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast) - Parksville ‑ Historic
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Parksville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Parksville
- Parksville is located in Van Buren County
- Pierceville
(5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pierceville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pierceville
- Pierceville is located in Van Buren County
- Pleasant Hill ‑ Historic
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pleasant Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant Hill
- Pleasant Hill is located in Van Buren County
How Far From Winchester 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 Winchester to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Winchester and extending to:
- Keosauqua, which is the Seat of Van Buren County, lies just to the South Southwest.
- Des Moines, which is the State Capital of Iowa, lies 102 miles [164.2 km]<2> to the west northwest (WNW). If you could drive a straight line from Winchester to Des Moines, with an average speed<7>of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, it would take less than two hours to make the trip. A comfortable walk of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour would take 6 days. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take three full days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 798 miles [1,284.3 km] to the east (E). Driving would take just about two full days, a buggy would take 32 days and walking would take 46 days.
- The shortest distance<8> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,387 miles [10,278.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,131 miles [11,476.2 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<10>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,020 miles [8,078.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<11>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Winchester. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for State of Iowa: https://www.iowa.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | 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 Winchester, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy. |
| <2> | 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- Winchester) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Winchester. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 40.8503, Longitude: -91.8999 In this case, the coordinates for Winchester have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <3> | 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 Winchester 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. |
| <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're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <6> | 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. |
| <7> | 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. |
| <8> | 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 Winchester to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 317.285 degrees. |
| <10> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 314.449 degrees. |
| <11> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 310.958 degrees. |