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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 Genoa, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Genoa 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 Genoa:
    • 40.782836, -81.466507
    • 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 Genoa
  • 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 Genoa ...

We found 21 communities that share the name Genoa.

There are two communities within Ohio that are also named Genoa.

Beyond Ohio, we know of another nineteen communities that are located throughout in the United States.

  • Communities Located In Ohio ...
    • Delaware County
      • This community is historic<1> and although located in Delaware County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Delaware County community of Genoa.
    • Ottawa County
      • This Genoa is located in Ottawa County and lies 110 miles [177 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Genoa that is located in Stark County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Ottawa County community of Genoa.
  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Arkansas
      • Miller County
      • This Genoa is located in Miller County and lies 853 miles [1,372.8 km]<2> to the west southwest of the Genoa that is located in Stark County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Miller County community of Genoa.
    • Colorado
      • Lincoln County
      • This Genoa is located in Lincoln County and lies 1,166 miles [1,876.5 km]<2> to the west of the Genoa that is located in Stark County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lincoln County community of Genoa.
    • Florida
      • Hamilton County
      • This Genoa is located in Hamilton County and lies 720 miles [1,158.7 km]<2> to the south of the Genoa that is located in Stark County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hamilton County community of Genoa.
    • Illinois
      • DeKalb County
      • This Genoa is located in DeKalb County and lies 384 miles [618 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Genoa that is located in Stark County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the DeKalb County community of Genoa.
    • Iowa
      • Wayne County
      • This Genoa is located in Wayne County and lies 609 miles [980.1 km]<2> to the west of the Genoa that is located in Stark County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wayne County community of Genoa.
    • Michigan
      • Livingston 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 Genoa [Livingston County].
    • Minnesota
      • Olmsted County
      • This Genoa is located in Olmsted County and lies 611 miles [983.3 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Genoa that is located in Stark County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Olmsted County community of Genoa.
      • Saint Louis County
      • This Genoa is located in Saint Louis County and lies 714 miles [1,149.1 km] to the northwest of the Genoa that is located in Stark County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Saint Louis County community of Genoa.
    • Nebraska
      • Nance County
      • This Genoa is located in Nance County and lies 846 miles [1,361.5 km]<2> to the west of the Genoa that is located in Stark County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Nance County community of Genoa.
    • Nevada
      • Douglas County
      • This Genoa is located in Douglas County and lies 2,020 miles [3,250.9 km]<2> to the west of the Genoa that is located in Stark County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Douglas County community of Genoa.
    • New Jersey
      • Middlesex 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 New Jersey community of Genoa [Middlesex County].
    • New York
      • Cayuga County
      • This Genoa is located in Cayuga County and lies 285 miles [458.7 km]<2> to the east northeast of the Genoa that is located in Stark County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cayuga County community of Genoa.
    • North Carolina
      • Wayne County
      • This Genoa is located in Wayne County and lies 420 miles [675.9 km]<2> to the south southeast of the Genoa that is located in Stark County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wayne County community of Genoa.
    • North Dakota
      • McHenry County
      • This Genoa is located in McHenry County and lies 1,085 miles [1,746.1 km]<2> to the northwest of the Genoa that is located in Stark County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the McHenry County community of Genoa.
    • South Carolina
      • Marlboro County
      • This Genoa is located in Marlboro County and lies 447 miles [719.4 km]<2> to the south southeast of the Genoa that is located in Stark County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Marlboro County community of Genoa.
    • Texas
      • Harris County
      • This Genoa is located in Harris County and lies 1,090 miles [1,754.2 km]<2> to the southwest of the Genoa that is located in Stark County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harris County community of Genoa.
    • Virginia
      • Rockingham County
      • This Genoa is located in Rockingham County and lies 200 miles [321.9 km]<2> to the southeast of the Genoa that is located in Stark County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rockingham County community of Genoa.
    • West Virginia
      • Wayne County
      • This Genoa is located in Wayne County and lies 191 miles [307.4 km]<2> to the south southwest of the Genoa that is located in Stark County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wayne County community of Genoa.
    • Wisconsin
      • Vernon County
      • This Genoa is located in Vernon County and lies 534 miles [859.4 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Genoa that is located in Stark County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Vernon County community of Genoa.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Genoa ...

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.

  • Clearview
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clearview have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clearview
    • Clearview is located in Stark County
  • Grove Mill
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grove Mill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grove Mill
    • Grove Mill is located in Stark County
  • Hills and Dales
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hills and Dales
    • Hills and Dales is located in Stark County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 220 people
  • Industrial Heights
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Industrial Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Industrial Heights
    • Industrial Heights is located in Stark County
  • Lake View Heights
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake View Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake View Heights
    • Lake View Heights is located in Stark County
  • Lawndale
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • 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
  • Lincoln Heights
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lincoln Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lincoln Heights
    • Lincoln Heights is located in Stark County
  • Mayflower Village
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • 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
  • New England
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New England have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New England
    • New England is located in Stark County
  • Continue List   (6 more) ...
    • Parkridge
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Parkridge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Parkridge
      • Parkridge is located in Stark County
    • Richville
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Richville
      • Richville is located in Stark County
    • Ridgedale
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ridgedale have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ridgedale
      • Ridgedale is located in Stark County
    • Sweetbriar
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sweetbriar have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sweetbriar
      • Sweetbriar is located in Stark County
    • Walnut Hills
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Walnut Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Walnut Hills
      • Walnut Hills is located in Stark County
    • Whispering Oaks
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Whispering Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whispering Oaks
      • Whispering Oaks is located in Stark County

How Far From Genoa to ...

We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers, Almanacs & Directories that were published in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the Gazetteers include the distance from a community such as Genoa to various places of note, such as the White House.

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

  • Canton, which is the Seat of Stark County, lies just to the East Northeast.
  • Columbus, which is the State Capital of Ohio, lies 97 miles [156.1 km]<2> to the southwest (SW). If you could drive a straight line from Genoa to Columbus, with an average speed<5>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 268 miles [431.3 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<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,997 miles [9,651.2 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,720 miles [10,814.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,596 miles [7,396.5 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>

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

The official website for Stark County: www.co.stark.oh.us/

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 Genoa, 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 things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Genoa) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Genoa. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 40.7828, Longitude: -81.4665       In this case, the coordinates for Genoa 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 Genoa 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 Genoa 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 310.485 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 306.675 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 305.972 degrees.









 

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