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Outdoor Activities ...

As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).

When in Forest Grove, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Forest Grove and the surrounding area.

  • Weather ...
  • 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 Forest Grove:
    • 42.796694, -85.861700
    • 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 Forest Grove
  • 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 Forest Grove ...

We found 26 communities that share the name Forest Grove.

Within Michigan, the name Forest Grove is unique.

Beyond Michigan, we know of another 26 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 26 communities, 25 are located in the United States and one is in Canada.

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Arkansas
      • Columbia County
      • This Forest Grove is located in Columbia County and lies 781 miles [1,256.9 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Forest Grove that is located in Ottawa County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Columbia County community of Forest Grove.
      • Lafayette County
      • This Forest Grove is located in Lafayette County and lies 785 miles [1,263.3 km] to the southwest of the Forest Grove that is located in Ottawa County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lafayette County community of Forest Grove.
    • British Columbia
      • This Forest Grove lies 1,745 miles [2,808.3 km]<1> to the northwest of the Forest Grove that is located in Ottawa County.
    • California
      • Santa Clara 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 California community of Forest Grove [Santa Clara County].
    • Florida
      • Alachua County
      • This Forest Grove is located in Alachua County and lies 919 miles [1,479 km]<1> to the south southeast of the Forest Grove that is located in Ottawa County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Alachua County community of Forest Grove.
    • Kansas
      • Montgomery 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 Kansas community of Forest Grove [Montgomery County].
    • Kentucky
      • Clark County
      • This Forest Grove is located in Clark County and lies 345 miles [555.2 km]<1> to the south southeast of the Forest Grove that is located in Ottawa County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clark County community of Forest Grove.
    • Louisiana
      • Claiborne Parish
      • This Forest Grove is located in Claiborne Parish and lies 789 miles [1,269.8 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Forest Grove that is located in Ottawa County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Claiborne Parish community of Forest Grove.
    • Maryland
      • Charles County
      • This Forest Grove is located in Charles County and lies 548 miles [881.9 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Forest Grove that is located in Ottawa County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Charles County community of Forest Grove.
      • Montgomery 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 Maryland community of Forest Grove [Montgomery County].
      • Wicomico County
      • This Forest Grove is located in Wicomico County and lies 623 miles [1,002.6 km] to the east southeast of the Forest Grove that is located in Ottawa County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wicomico County community of Forest Grove.
    • Minnesota
      • Koochiching County
      • This Forest Grove is located in Koochiching County and lies 540 miles [869 km]<1> to the northwest of the Forest Grove that is located in Ottawa County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Koochiching County community of Forest Grove.
    • Mississippi
      • Leake County
      • This Forest Grove is located in Leake County and lies 725 miles [1,166.8 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Forest Grove that is located in Ottawa County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Leake County community of Forest Grove.
    • Missouri
      • Monroe County
      • This community is historic<3> and although located in Monroe County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Monroe County community of Forest Grove.
    • New Jersey
      • Cumberland County
      • This Forest Grove is located in Cumberland County and lies 605 miles [973.7 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Forest Grove that is located in Ottawa County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cumberland County community of Forest Grove.
      • Gloucester County
      • This Forest Grove is located in Gloucester County and lies 608 miles [978.5 km] to the east southeast of the Forest Grove that is located in Ottawa County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Gloucester County community of Forest Grove.
    • North Carolina
      • Onslow County
      • This Forest Grove is located in Onslow County and lies 716 miles [1,152.3 km]<1> to the southeast of the Forest Grove that is located in Ottawa County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Onslow County community of Forest Grove.
      • Watauga County
      • This Forest Grove is located in Watauga County and lies 497 miles [799.8 km] to the south southeast of the Forest Grove that is located in Ottawa County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Watauga County community of Forest Grove.
    • Oregon
      • Washington County
      • This Forest Grove is located in Washington County and lies 1,837 miles [2,956.4 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Forest Grove that is located in Ottawa County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washington County community of Forest Grove.
    • Pennsylvania
      • Allegheny County
      • This Forest Grove is located in Allegheny County and lies 336 miles [540.7 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Forest Grove that is located in Ottawa County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Allegheny County community of Forest Grove.
      • Bucks County
      • This Forest Grove is located in Bucks County and lies 583 miles [938.2 km] to the east southeast of the Forest Grove that is located in Ottawa County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bucks County community of Forest Grove.
    • Tennessee
      • Davidson County
      • This Forest Grove is located in Davidson County and lies 447 miles [719.4 km]<1> to the south of the Forest Grove that is located in Ottawa County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Davidson County community of Forest Grove.
      • Meigs County
      • This Forest Grove is located in Meigs County and lies 501 miles [806.3 km] to the south of the Forest Grove that is located in Ottawa County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Meigs County community of Forest Grove.
    • Texas
      • Collin County
      • This Forest Grove is located in Collin County and lies 886 miles [1,425.9 km]<1> to the southwest of the Forest Grove that is located in Ottawa County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Collin County community of Forest Grove.
      • Henderson 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 Texas community of Forest Grove [Henderson County].
      • Milam County
      • This Forest Grove is located in Milam County and lies 1,044 miles [1,680.2 km] to the southwest of the Forest Grove that is located in Ottawa County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Milam County community of Forest Grove.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Forest Grove ...

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.

  • Beaverdam
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Beaverdam have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beaverdam
    • Beaverdam is located in Ottawa County
  • Beverly
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beverly
    • Beverly is located in Kent County
  • Clyde Park
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clyde Park
    • Clyde Park is located in Kent County
  • Crisp
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crisp have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crisp
    • Crisp is located in Ottawa County
  • Cutlerville
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cutlerville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cutlerville
    • Cutlerville is located in Kent County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cutlerville <5>
  • Diamond Springs
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Diamond Springs
    • Diamond Springs is located in Allegan County
  • Forest Grove Station
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Grove Station
    • Forest Grove Station is located in Ottawa County
  • Galewood
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Galewood
    • Galewood is located in Kent County
  • Grand Valley
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grand Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grand Valley
    • Grand Valley is located in Ottawa County
  • Continue List   (6 more) ...
    • Holland
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
    • Jamestown
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jamestown
      • Jamestown is located in Ottawa County
    • New Holland
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Holland have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Holland
      • New Holland is located in Ottawa County
    • Pearline
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pearline have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pearline
      • Pearline is located in Ottawa County
    • Sandy Pines
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sandy Pines have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandy Pines
      • Sandy Pines is located in Allegan County
    • Wyoming
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)

How Far From Forest Grove 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 Forest Grove to various places of note, such as the White House.

With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Forest Grove and extending to:

  • Grand Haven, which is the Seat of Ottawa County, lies 26 miles [41.8 km]<1> to the northwest. If you could walk a straight line from Forest Grove to Grand Haven, with an average speed<6> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take just about two full days to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take just over a day.
  • Lansing, which is the State Capital of Michigan, lies 66 miles [106.2 km] to the east (E). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take less than two hours, a buggy would take about three full days and walking would take three full days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 533 miles [857.8 km] to the east southeast (ESE). Driving would take just over a day, a buggy would take 21 days and walking would take 31 days.
  • The shortest distance<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,073 miles [9,773.5 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,811 miles [10,961.2 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,694 miles [7,554.3 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<10>

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Forest Grove. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for Ottawa County: www.co.ottawa.mi.us/

The official website for State of Michigan: https://www.michigan.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Forest Grove) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Forest Grove. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 42.7967, Longitude: -85.8617       In this case, the coordinates for Forest Grove 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 Rock Creek to see Pete ... Rock 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 Forest Grove 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 Forest Grove, 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're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<6>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.
<7>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 Forest Grove to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 313.248 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 310.112 degrees.
<10>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 307.406 degrees.




 

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