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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 Dalton, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Dalton 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 Dalton:
    • 40.799354, -81.701238
    • 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 Dalton
  • 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 Dalton ...

We found 34 communities that share the name Dalton.

Within Ohio, the name Dalton is unique.

Beyond Ohio, we know of another 27 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 27 communities, 26 are located in the United States and one is in Canada.

In addition to the above occurrences of Dalton, we know of seven communities located outside of the United States and Canada.

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Arkansas
      • Randolph County
      • This Dalton is located in Randolph County and lies 591 miles [951.1 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Dalton that is located in Wayne County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Randolph County community of Dalton.
    • California
      • Modoc County
      • This Dalton is located in Modoc County and lies 2,041 miles [3,284.7 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Dalton that is located in Wayne County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Modoc County community of Dalton.
    • Georgia
      • Madison County
      • This Dalton is located in Madison County and lies 465 miles [748.3 km]<1> to the south of the Dalton that is located in Wayne County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Madison County community of Dalton.
      • Whitfield County
      • This Dalton is located in Whitfield County and lies 452 miles [727.4 km] to the south southwest of the Dalton that is located in Wayne County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Whitfield County community of Dalton.
    • Indiana
      • Wayne County
      • This Dalton is located in Wayne County and lies 191 miles [307.4 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Dalton that is located in Wayne County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wayne County community of Dalton.
    • Iowa
      • Plymouth 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 Iowa community of Dalton [Plymouth County].
    • Kansas
      • Neosho 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 Dalton [Neosho County].
      • Sumner County
      • This Dalton is located in Sumner County and lies 868 miles [1,396.9 km]<1> to the west of the Dalton that is located in Wayne County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sumner County community of Dalton.
    • Kentucky
      • Hopkins County
      • This Dalton is located in Hopkins County and lies 404 miles [650.2 km]<1> to the southwest of the Dalton that is located in Wayne County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hopkins County community of Dalton.
    • Maryland
      • Howard 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 Maryland community of Dalton [Howard County].
    • Massachusetts
      • Berkshire County
      • This Dalton is located in Berkshire County and lies 455 miles [732.3 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Dalton that is located in Wayne County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Berkshire County community of Dalton.
    • Michigan
      • Muskegon County
      • This Dalton is located in Muskegon County and lies 291 miles [468.3 km]<1> to the northwest of the Dalton that is located in Wayne County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Muskegon County community of Dalton.
    • Minnesota
      • Otter Tail County
      • This Dalton is located in Otter Tail County and lies 801 miles [1,289.1 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Dalton that is located in Wayne County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Otter Tail County community of Dalton.
    • Missouri
      • Chariton County
      • This Dalton is located in Chariton County and lies 603 miles [970.4 km]<1> to the west of the Dalton that is located in Wayne County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chariton County community of Dalton.
    • Nebraska
      • Cheyenne County
      • This Dalton is located in Cheyenne County and lies 1,104 miles [1,776.7 km]<1> to the west of the Dalton that is located in Wayne County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cheyenne County community of Dalton.
    • New Hampshire
      • Coos County
      • This Dalton is located in Coos County and lies 566 miles [910.9 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Dalton that is located in Wayne County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Coos County community of Dalton.
    • New York
      • Livingston County
      • This Dalton is located in Livingston County and lies 227 miles [365.3 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Dalton that is located in Wayne County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Livingston County community of Dalton.
    • North Carolina
      • Stokes County
      • This Dalton is located in Stokes County and lies 317 miles [510.2 km]<1> to the south southeast of the Dalton that is located in Wayne County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Stokes County community of Dalton.
    • Ontario
      • This Dalton lies 520 miles [836.9 km]<1> to the north of the Dalton that is located in Wayne County.
    • Pennsylvania
      • Lackawanna County
      • This Dalton is located in Lackawanna County and lies 314 miles [505.3 km]<1> to the east of the Dalton that is located in Wayne County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lackawanna County community of Dalton.
    • South Carolina
      • Oconee County
      • This Dalton is located in Oconee County and lies 429 miles [690.4 km]<1> to the south of the Dalton that is located in Wayne County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Oconee County community of Dalton.
      • Pickens 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 South Carolina community of Dalton [Pickens County].
    • Texas
      • Cass County
      • This Dalton is located in Cass County and lies 881 miles [1,417.8 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Dalton that is located in Wayne County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cass County community of Dalton.
      • Denton County
      • This Dalton is located in Denton County and lies 996 miles [1,602.9 km] to the west southwest of the Dalton that is located in Wayne County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Denton County community of Dalton.
    • Utah
      • Salt Lake County
      • This Dalton is located in Salt Lake County and lies 1,571 miles [2,528.3 km]<1> to the west of the Dalton that is located in Wayne County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Salt Lake County community of Dalton.
      • Washington County
      • This community is historic<3> and although located in Washington County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washington County community of Dalton.
    • Wisconsin
      • Green Lake County
      • This Dalton is located in Green Lake County and lies 431 miles [693.6 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Dalton that is located in Wayne County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Green Lake County community of Dalton.
  • Communities Beyond North America ...
    • Australia
      • Distance: 9,658 miles [15,543 km]<1> to the west
    • Scotland
      • Distance: 3,551 miles [5,714.8 km]<1> to the northeast
    • England
      • - Northumberland
      • Distance: 3,610 miles [5,809.7 km]<1> to the northeast
      • - Hambleton
      • Distance: 3,648 miles [5,870.9 km] to the northeast
      • - Richmondshire
      • Distance: 3,623 miles [5,830.7 km] to the northeast
    • Israel
      • Distance: 5,953 miles [9,580.4 km]<1> to the northeast
    • South Africa
      • Distance: 8,618 miles [13,869.3 km]<1> to the east

Curious and Interesting Names Near Dalton ...

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.

  • Apple Creek
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Apple Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Apple Creek
    • Apple Creek is located in Wayne County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,185 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Apple Creek <5>
  • Crossroads
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crossroads have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crossroads
    • Crossroads is located in Stark County
  • Edinburgh
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Edinburgh have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edinburgh
    • Edinburgh is located in Wayne County
  • Elton
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elton have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elton
    • Elton is located in Stark County
  • Five Points
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Five Points have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Five Points
    • Five Points is located in Wayne County
  • Forty Corners Village
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forty Corners Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forty Corners Village
    • Forty Corners Village is located in Stark County
  • Lawndale
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lawndale have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lawndale
    • Lawndale is located in Stark County
  • Marshallville
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marshallville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marshallville
    • Marshallville is located in Wayne County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 779 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Marshallville <5>
  • Mayflower Village
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mayflower Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mayflower Village
    • Mayflower Village is located in Stark County
  • Maysville
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maysville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maysville
    • Maysville is located in Wayne County
  • Paradise ‑ Historic
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Paradise have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paradise
    • Paradise is located in Wayne County
  • Park Heights
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Park Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Park Heights
    • Park Heights is located in Stark County
  • Continue List   (5 more) ...
    • Pauls ‑ Historic
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pauls have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pauls
      • Pauls is located in Stark County
    • Pigeon Run
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pigeon Run have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pigeon Run
      • Pigeon Run is located in Stark County
    • Riceland
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Riceland have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riceland
      • Riceland is located in Wayne County
    • Rolling Hills Village
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rolling Hills Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rolling Hills Village
      • Rolling Hills Village is located in Stark County
    • Urban Hill
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Urban Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Urban Hill
      • Urban Hill is located in Stark County

How Far From Dalton 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 village such as Dalton to various places of note, such as the White House.

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

  • Wooster, which is the Seat of Wayne County, lies 12 miles [19.3 km]<1> to the west. If you could walk a straight line from Dalton to Wooster, with an average speed<6> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take five to six hours to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take nearly four hours.
  • Columbus, which is the State Capital of Ohio, lies 88 miles [141.6 km] to the southwest (SW). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take less than two hours, a buggy would take most of three days and walking would take 5 days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 279 miles [449 km] to the east southeast (ESE). Driving would take four to five hours, a buggy would take 11 days and walking would take 16 days.
  • The shortest distance<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,006 miles [9,665.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,729 miles [10,829.3 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,605 miles [7,411 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<10>

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

The official website for State of Ohio: https://ohio.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Dalton) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Dalton. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 40.7994, Longitude: -81.7012       In this case, the coordinates for Dalton 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 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 Dalton 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 Dalton, 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 Dalton 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 310.631 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 306.844 degrees.
<10>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 306.074 degrees.









 

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