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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 Columbia, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Columbia and the surrounding area.
- 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 Columbia:
- 38.951646, -92.334107
- 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 Columbia
- 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 Columbia ...
We found 49 communities that share the name Columbia.
There is one other community in Missouri which is also named Columbia.
Beyond Missouri, we know of another 48 communities that are located throughout in the United States.
- Communities Located In Missouri ...
- Saint Louis County
- This community is historic<1> and although located in Saint Louis County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Saint Louis County community of Columbia.
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Henry 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 Alabama community of Columbia [Henry County].
- Houston County
- This Columbia is located in Houston County and lies 667 miles [1,073.4 km]<3> to the southeast of the Columbia that is located in Boone County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Houston County community of Columbia.
- Arizona
- Yavapai County
- This community is historic<1> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Arizona community of Columbia [Yavapai County].
- Arkansas
- Chicot County
- This community is historic<1> and although located in Chicot County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chicot County community of Columbia.
- California
- Tuolumne County
- This Columbia is located in Tuolumne County and lies 1,512 miles [2,433.3 km]<3> to the west of the Columbia that is located in Boone County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tuolumne County community of Columbia.
- Connecticut
- Tolland County
- This Columbia is located in Tolland County and lies 1,068 miles [1,718.8 km]<3> to the east northeast of the Columbia that is located in Boone County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tolland County community of Columbia.
- Delaware
- Sussex County
- This Columbia is located in Sussex County and lies 896 miles [1,442 km]<3> to the east of the Columbia that is located in Boone County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sussex County community of Columbia.
- Florida
- Columbia County
- This Columbia is located in Columbia County and lies 821 miles [1,321.3 km]<3> to the southeast of the Columbia that is located in Boone County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Columbia County community of Columbia.
- Illinois
- Monroe County
- This Columbia is located in Monroe County and lies 119 miles [191.5 km]<3> to the east southeast of the Columbia that is located in Boone County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Monroe County community of Columbia.
- Indiana
- Fayette County
- This Columbia is located in Fayette County and lies 383 miles [616.4 km]<3> to the east of the Columbia that is located in Boone County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fayette County community of Columbia.
- Iowa
- Marion County
- This Columbia is located in Marion County and lies 159 miles [255.9 km]<3> to the north northwest of the Columbia that is located in Boone County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Marion County community of Columbia.
- Kansas
- Cherokee 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 Columbia [Cherokee County].
- Ellsworth 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 Kansas community of Columbia [Ellsworth County].
- Lyon 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 Kansas community of Columbia [Lyon County].
- Kentucky
- Adair County
- This Columbia is located in Adair County and lies 402 miles [647 km]<3> to the east southeast of the Columbia that is located in Boone County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Adair County community of Columbia.
- Louisiana
- Caldwell Parish
- This Columbia is located in Caldwell Parish and lies 473 miles [761.2 km]<3> to the south of the Columbia that is located in Boone County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Caldwell Parish community of Columbia.
- Saint John the Baptist Parish
- This Columbia is located in Saint John the Baptist Parish and lies 624 miles [1,004.2 km] to the south of the Columbia that is located in Boone County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Saint John the Baptist Parish community of Columbia.
- Maine
- Washington County
- This Columbia is located in Washington County and lies 1,318 miles [2,121.1 km]<3> to the east northeast of the Columbia that is located in Boone County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washington County community of Columbia.
- Maryland
- Howard County
- This Columbia is located in Howard County and lies 829 miles [1,334.1 km]<3> to the east of the Columbia that is located in Boone County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Howard County community of Columbia.
- Michigan
- Tuscola 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 Columbia [Tuscola County].
- Van Buren 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 Columbia [Van Buren County].
- Minnesota
- Polk 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 Minnesota community of Columbia [Polk County].
- Mississippi
- Marion County
- This Columbia is located in Marion County and lies 549 miles [883.5 km]<3> to the south southeast of the Columbia that is located in Boone County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Marion County community of Columbia.
- Nevada
- Elko County
- This community is historic<1> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Nevada community of Columbia [Elko County].
- Esmeralda 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 Columbia [Esmeralda County].
- Eureka County
- This community is historic and although located in Eureka County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Eureka County community of Columbia.
- New Hampshire
- Coos County
- This Columbia is located in Coos County and lies 1,141 miles [1,836.3 km]<3> to the east northeast of the Columbia that is located in Boone County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Coos County community of Columbia.
- New Jersey
- Warren County
- This Columbia is located in Warren County and lies 921 miles [1,482.2 km]<3> to the east northeast of the Columbia that is located in Boone County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Warren County community of Columbia.
- New York
- Herkimer 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 New York community of Columbia [Herkimer County].
- North Carolina
- Tyrrell County
- This Columbia is located in Tyrrell County and lies 905 miles [1,456.5 km]<3> to the east of the Columbia that is located in Boone County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tyrrell County community of Columbia.
- Ohio
- Clark County
- This community is historic<1> and although located in Clark County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clark County community of Columbia.
- Delaware County
- Although located in Delaware County, we don't know the location within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Delaware County community of Columbia.
- Hamilton County
- This Columbia is located in Hamilton County and lies 423 miles [680.8 km]<3> to the east of the Columbia that is located in Boone County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hamilton County community of Columbia.
- Stark County
- This Columbia is located in Stark County and lies 586 miles [943.1 km] to the east northeast of the Columbia that is located in Boone County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Stark County community of Columbia.
- Tuscarawas County
- This Columbia is located in Tuscarawas County and lies 585 miles [941.5 km] to the east northeast of the Columbia that is located in Boone County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tuscarawas County community of Columbia.
- Williams County
- This Columbia is located in Williams County and lies 438 miles [704.9 km] to the east northeast of the Columbia that is located in Boone County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Williams County community of Columbia.
- Oklahoma
- Kingfisher 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 Oklahoma community of Columbia [Kingfisher County].
- Pennsylvania
- Lancaster County
- This Columbia is located in Lancaster County and lies 846 miles [1,361.5 km]<3> to the east of the Columbia that is located in Boone County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lancaster County community of Columbia.
- Venango 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 Pennsylvania community of Columbia [Venango County].
- South Carolina
- Richland County
- This Columbia is located in Richland County and lies 713 miles [1,147.5 km]<3> to the east southeast of the Columbia that is located in Boone County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Richland County community of Columbia.
- South Dakota
- Brown County
- This Columbia is located in Brown County and lies 551 miles [886.7 km]<3> to the north northwest of the Columbia that is located in Boone County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Brown County community of Columbia.
- Tennessee
- Maury County
- This Columbia is located in Maury County and lies 370 miles [595.5 km]<3> to the southeast of the Columbia that is located in Boone County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Maury County community of Columbia.
- Utah
- Carbon County
- This Columbia is located in Carbon County and lies 964 miles [1,551.4 km]<3> to the west of the Columbia that is located in Boone County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Carbon County community of Columbia.
- Virginia
- Fluvanna County
- This Columbia is located in Fluvanna County and lies 770 miles [1,239.2 km]<3> to the east of the Columbia that is located in Boone County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fluvanna County community of Columbia.
- Washington
- King County
- This Columbia is located in King County and lies 1,606 miles [2,584.6 km]<3> to the west northwest of the Columbia that is located in Boone County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the King County community of Columbia.
- Whatcom County
- This Columbia is located in Whatcom County and lies 1,622 miles [2,610.4 km] to the northwest of the Columbia that is located in Boone County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Whatcom County community of Columbia.
- West Virginia
- Fayette County
- This Columbia is located in Fayette County and lies 597 miles [960.8 km]<3> to the east of the Columbia that is located in Boone County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fayette County community of Columbia.
- Wisconsin
- Clark County
- This Columbia is located in Clark County and lies 393 miles [632.5 km]<3> to the north of the Columbia that is located in Boone County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clark County community of Columbia.
Curious and Interesting Names Near Columbia ...
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.
- Deer Park
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Deer Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Deer Park
- Deer Park is located in Boone County
- Everett ‑ Historic
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Everett have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Everett
- Everett is located in Boone County
- Hallsville
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hallsville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hallsville
- Hallsville is located in Boone County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,652 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hallsville <5>
- Huntsdale
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Huntsdale have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Huntsdale
- Huntsdale is located in Boone County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 35 people
- Pleasant Grove
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pleasant Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant Grove
- Pleasant Grove is located in Cooper County
- Providence
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Providence have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Providence
- Providence is located in Boone County
- Stapletown ‑ Historic
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stapletown have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stapletown
- Stapletown is located in Boone County
- Summerville ‑ Historic
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Summerville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Summerville
- Summerville is located in Boone County
- Woodlandville
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodlandville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodlandville
- Woodlandville is located in Boone County
- Youngers
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Youngers have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Youngers
- Youngers is located in Callaway County
How Far From Columbia 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 city such as Columbia to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Columbia and extending to:
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 820 miles [1,319.7 km]<3> to the east (E). If you could drive a straight line from Columbia to White House, with an average speed<6>of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, it would take just about two full days to make the trip. A comfortable walk of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour would take 47 days. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take 32 days.
- The shortest distance<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,499 miles [10,459.1 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,239 miles [11,650 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,124 miles [8,246.3 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<10>
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 Columbia, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy. |
| <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 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 Columbia 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> | Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Columbia) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Columbia. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 38.9516, Longitude: -92.3341 |
| <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 Columbia 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 317.503 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 314.447 degrees. |
| <10> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 311.595 degrees. |
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