Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Anderson, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Anderson and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Anderson
- 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 Anderson:
- 41.388937, -82.529061
- 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 Anderson
- 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 Erie County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Erie County
- Since Anderson is near Huron County and also Lorain County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Huron County
- eBird sighting report for Lorain 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 Anderson ...
We found 69 communities that share the name Anderson.
There are two communities within Ohio that are also named Anderson.
Beyond Ohio, we know of another 67 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 67 communities, 66 are located in the United States and four are in Canada.
- Communities Located In Ohio ...
- Ashtabula County
- Ross County
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Cherokee County
- This Anderson is located in Cherokee County and lies 526 miles [846.5 km]<2> to the south southwest of the Anderson that is located in Erie County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cherokee County community of Anderson.
- Etowah County
- This Anderson is located in Etowah County and lies 538 miles [865.8 km] to the south southwest of the Anderson that is located in Erie County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Etowah County community of Anderson.
- Lauderdale County
- This Anderson is located in Lauderdale County and lies 515 miles [828.8 km] to the south southwest of the Anderson that is located in Erie County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lauderdale County community of Anderson.
- Alaska
- This Anderson lies 3,007 miles [4,839.3 km]<2> to the northwest of the Anderson that is located in Erie County.
- Arkansas
- Izard 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 Arkansas community of Anderson [Izard County].
- Pike 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 Arkansas community of Anderson [Pike County].
- Scott County
- This Anderson is located in Scott County and lies 771 miles [1,240.8 km]<2> to the west southwest of the Anderson that is located in Erie County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Scott County community of Anderson.
- British Columbia
- This Anderson lies 1,991 miles [3,204.2 km]<2> to the northwest of the Anderson that is located in Erie County.
- California
- Georgia
- Chatham 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 Georgia community of Anderson [Chatham County].
- Johnson 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 Georgia community of Anderson [Johnson County].
- Laurens 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 Georgia community of Anderson [Laurens County].
- Lowndes 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 Georgia community of Anderson [Lowndes County].
- Randolph 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 Georgia community of Anderson [Randolph County].
- Walton 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 Georgia community of Anderson [Walton County].
- Whitfield 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 Georgia community of Anderson [Whitfield County].
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Cass County
- This Anderson is located in Cass County and lies 410 miles [659.8 km]<2> to the west of the Anderson that is located in Erie County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cass County community of Anderson.
- Macoupin County
- This Anderson is located in Macoupin County and lies 409 miles [658.2 km] to the west southwest of the Anderson that is located in Erie County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Macoupin County community of Anderson.
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Pratt 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 Anderson [Pratt County].
- Smith 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 Anderson [Smith County].
- Kentucky
- Logan County
- This Anderson is located in Logan County and lies 378 miles [608.3 km]<2> to the southwest of the Anderson that is located in Erie County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Logan County community of Anderson.
- Todd County
- This Anderson is located in Todd County and lies 408 miles [656.6 km] to the southwest of the Anderson that is located in Erie County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Todd County community of Anderson.
- Louisiana
- Michigan
- Livingston County
- This Anderson is located in Livingston County and lies 106 miles [170.6 km]<2> to the northwest of the Anderson that is located in Erie County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Livingston County community of Anderson.
- Marquette 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 Anderson [Marquette County].
- Menominee 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 Anderson [Menominee County].
- Midland 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 Anderson [Midland County].
- Montmorency 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 Anderson [Montmorency County].
- Osceola 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 Anderson [Osceola County].
- Otsego 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 Anderson [Otsego County].
- Sanilac 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 Anderson [Sanilac County].
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- McDonald County
- This Anderson is located in McDonald County and lies 717 miles [1,153.9 km]<2> to the west southwest of the Anderson that is located in Erie County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the McDonald County community of Anderson.
- Putnam County
- This community is historic<1> and although located in Putnam County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Putnam County community of Anderson.
- Montana
- Beaverhead County
- This community is historic<1> and although located in Beaverhead County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Beaverhead County community of Anderson.
- Roosevelt County
- This Anderson is located in Roosevelt County and lies 1,191 miles [1,916.7 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Anderson that is located in Erie County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Roosevelt County community of Anderson.
- 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 Anderson [Elko County].
- Washoe 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 Anderson [Washoe County].
- New Jersey
- New York
- North Carolina
- Caswell County
- This Anderson is located in Caswell County and lies 392 miles [630.9 km]<2> to the south southeast of the Anderson that is located in Erie County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Caswell County community of Anderson.
- Dare 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 Anderson [Dare County].
- Oklahoma
- Lincoln County
- This Anderson is located in Lincoln County and lies 868 miles [1,396.9 km]<2> to the west southwest of the Anderson that is located in Erie County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lincoln County community of Anderson.
- Pottawatomie County
- This Anderson is located in Pottawatomie County and lies 894 miles [1,438.8 km] to the west southwest of the Anderson that is located in Erie County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pottawatomie County community of Anderson.
- Ontario
- This Anderson lies 343 miles [552 km]<2> to the northeast of the Anderson that is located in Erie County.
- Oregon
- Clackamas County
- This Anderson is located in Clackamas County and lies 1,997 miles [3,213.9 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Anderson that is located in Erie County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clackamas County community of Anderson.
- Josephine 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 Oregon community of Anderson [Josephine County].
- Pennsylvania
- Clearfield County
- This Anderson is located in Clearfield County and lies 202 miles [325.1 km]<2> to the east of the Anderson that is located in Erie County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clearfield County community of Anderson.
- Mifflin County
- This Anderson is located in Mifflin County and lies 261 miles [420 km] to the east southeast of the Anderson that is located in Erie County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mifflin County community of Anderson.
- Washington 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 Pennsylvania community of Anderson [Washington County].
- Quebec
- This Anderson lies 496 miles [798.2 km]<2> to the east northeast of the Anderson that is located in Erie County.
- South Carolina
- Tennessee
- Coffee County
- This Anderson is located in Coffee County and lies 459 miles [738.7 km]<2> to the south southwest of the Anderson that is located in Erie County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Coffee County community of Anderson.
- Franklin County
- This Anderson is located in Franklin County and lies 477 miles [767.7 km] to the south southwest of the Anderson that is located in Erie County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Franklin County community of Anderson.
- Hamilton 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 Tennessee community of Anderson [Hamilton County].
- Overton County
- This Anderson is located in Overton County and lies 388 miles [624.4 km] to the south southwest of the Anderson that is located in Erie County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Overton County community of Anderson.
- Sullivan County
- This Anderson is located in Sullivan County and lies 334 miles [537.5 km] to the south of the Anderson that is located in Erie County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sullivan County community of Anderson.
- Texas
- Virginia
- West Virginia
- Hancock 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 West Virginia community of Anderson [Hancock County].
- Preston County
- This Anderson is located in Preston County and lies 202 miles [325.1 km]<2> to the southeast of the Anderson that is located in Erie County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Preston County community of Anderson.
- Wisconsin
- Grant 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 Wisconsin community of Anderson [Grant County].
- Oconto 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 Wisconsin community of Anderson [Oconto County].
- Rock County
- This Anderson is located in Rock County and lies 344 miles [553.6 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Anderson that is located in Erie County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rock County community of Anderson.
- Alabama
Curious and Interesting Names Near Anderson ...
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.
- Bluebird Beach
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bluebird Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bluebird Beach
- Bluebird Beach is located in Erie County
- Bogart
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bogart
- Bogart is located in Erie County
- Ceylon
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast) - Florence
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Florence
- Florence is located in Erie County
- Joppa
(5 miles [8 km] to the east) - Orchard Beach
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Orchard Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Orchard Beach
- Orchard Beach is located in Erie County
- Ranch Wood
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ranch Wood have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ranch Wood
- Ranch Wood is located in Erie County
- Ruggles Beach
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ruggles Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ruggles Beach
- Ruggles Beach is located in Erie County
- Spears Corners
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spears Corners have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spears Corners
- Spears Corners is located in Erie County
- Volunteer Bay
(5 miles [8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Volunteer Bay have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Volunteer Bay
- Volunteer Bay is located in Erie County
How Far From Anderson 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 Anderson to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Anderson and extending to:
- Sandusky, which is the Seat of Erie County, lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<2> to the west northwest. If you could walk a straight line from Anderson to Sandusky, with an average speed<5> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take four to five hours to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take a little over three hours.
- Columbus, which is the State Capital of Ohio, lies 100 miles [160.9 km] to the south southwest (SSW). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take less than two hours, a buggy would take three full days and walking would take 6 days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 337 miles [542.3 km] to the east southeast (ESE). Driving would take five to six hours, a buggy would take 14 days and walking would take 20 days.
- The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,012 miles [9,675.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,739 miles [10,845.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,616 miles [7,428.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Anderson. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Erie County: www.erie-county-ohio.net/
The official website for State of Ohio: https://ohio.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 Anderson, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy. |
| <2> | Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' (or 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- Anderson) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Anderson. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 41.3889, Longitude: -82.5291 In this case, the coordinates for Anderson 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 Mile's to see Pete ... Mile's 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 Anderson 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 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 Anderson 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 311.131 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 307.50 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 306.256 degrees. |