Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Newport, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Newport and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Newport
- 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 Newport:
- 40.359233, -81.342889
- 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 Newport
- 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 Tuscarawas County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Tuscarawas County
- Since Newport is near Harrison County and also Carroll County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Harrison County
- eBird sighting report for Carroll 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 Newport ...
We found 84 communities that share the name Newport.
There are six communities within Ohio that are also named Newport.
Beyond Ohio, we know of another 66 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 66 communities, 67 are located in the United States and six are in Canada.
In addition to the above occurrences of Newport, we know of twelve communities located outside of the United States and Canada.
- Communities Located In Ohio ...
- Adams County
- Madison County
- Mahoning County
- Portage County
- Shelby County
- Washington County
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Arkansas
- Jackson County
- This Newport is located in Jackson County and lies 629 miles [1,012.3 km]<2> to the west southwest of the Newport that is located in Tuscarawas County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jackson County community of Newport.
- Ouachita County
- This Newport is located in Ouachita County and lies 787 miles [1,266.6 km] to the west southwest of the Newport that is located in Tuscarawas County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Ouachita County community of Newport.
- California
- Mendocino County
- This Newport is located in Mendocino County and lies 2,224 miles [3,579.2 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Newport that is located in Tuscarawas County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mendocino County community of Newport.
- Orange County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the California community of Newport [Orange County].
- Delaware
- Florida
- Monroe County
- This Newport is located in Monroe County and lies 1,054 miles [1,696.2 km]<2> to the south of the Newport that is located in Tuscarawas County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Monroe County community of Newport.
- Wakulla County
- This Newport is located in Wakulla County and lies 719 miles [1,157.1 km] to the south southwest of the Newport that is located in Tuscarawas County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wakulla County community of Newport.
- Georgia
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Johnson County
- This Newport is located in Johnson County and lies 535 miles [861 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Newport that is located in Tuscarawas County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Johnson County community of Newport.
- Jones County
- This Newport is located in Jones County and lies 524 miles [843.3 km] to the west northwest of the Newport that is located in Tuscarawas County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jones County community of Newport.
- Louisa County
- This Newport is located in Louisa County and lies 517 miles [832 km] to the west of the Newport that is located in Tuscarawas County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Louisa County community of Newport.
- Kansas
- Dickinson County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Kansas community of Newport [Dickinson County].
- Neosho 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 Newport [Neosho County].
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Charles County
- This Newport is located in Charles County and lies 272 miles [437.7 km]<2> to the east southeast of the Newport that is located in Tuscarawas County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Charles County community of Newport.
- Worcester County
- This Newport is located in Worcester County and lies 356 miles [572.9 km] to the east southeast of the Newport that is located in Tuscarawas County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Worcester County community of Newport.
- Michigan
- Gogebic County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Michigan community of Newport [Gogebic County].
- Monroe County
- This Newport is located in Monroe County and lies 152 miles [244.6 km]<2> to the northwest of the Newport that is located in Tuscarawas County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Monroe County community of Newport.
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Attala County
- This Newport is located in Attala County and lies 692 miles [1,113.7 km]<2> to the southwest of the Newport that is located in Tuscarawas County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Attala County community of Newport.
- Chickasaw 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 Mississippi community of Newport [Chickasaw County].
- DeSoto County
- This Newport is located in DeSoto County and lies 614 miles [988.1 km] to the southwest of the Newport that is located in Tuscarawas County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the DeSoto County community of Newport.
- Missouri
- Nebraska
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- Cumberland County
- This Newport is located in Cumberland County and lies 335 miles [539.1 km]<2> to the east of the Newport that is located in Tuscarawas County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cumberland County community of Newport.
- Hunterdon County
- This Newport is located in Hunterdon County and lies 338 miles [544 km] to the east of the Newport that is located in Tuscarawas County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hunterdon County community of Newport.
- New York
- Herkimer County
- This Newport is located in Herkimer County and lies 379 miles [609.9 km]<2> to the east northeast of the Newport that is located in Tuscarawas County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Herkimer County community of Newport.
- Monroe County
- This Newport is located in Monroe County and lies 277 miles [445.8 km] to the northeast of the Newport that is located in Tuscarawas County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Monroe County community of Newport.
- Onondaga County
- This Newport is located in Onondaga County and lies 319 miles [513.4 km] to the northeast of the Newport that is located in Tuscarawas County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Onondaga County community of Newport.
- Orange County
- This Newport is located in Orange County and lies 364 miles [585.8 km] to the east northeast of the Newport that is located in Tuscarawas County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Orange County community of Newport.
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- This Newport lies 1,475 miles [2,373.8 km]<2> to the east northeast of the Newport that is located in Tuscarawas County.
- North Carolina
- Nova Scotia
- This Newport lies 934 miles [1,503.1 km]<2> to the east northeast of the Newport that is located in Tuscarawas County.
- Oklahoma
- Ontario
- This Newport lies 197 miles [317 km]<2> to the north northeast of the Newport that is located in Tuscarawas County.
- Oregon
- Benton County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Oregon community of Newport [Benton County].
- Lincoln County
- This Newport is located in Lincoln County and lies 2,169 miles [3,490.7 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Newport that is located in Tuscarawas County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lincoln County community of Newport.
- Pennsylvania
- Lawrence County
- This Newport is located in Lawrence County and lies 63 miles [101.4 km]<2> to the northeast of the Newport that is located in Tuscarawas County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lawrence County community of Newport.
- Luzerne County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Pennsylvania community of Newport [Luzerne County].
- Northampton County
- This Newport is located in Northampton County and lies 307 miles [494.1 km] to the east of the Newport that is located in Tuscarawas County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Northampton County community of Newport.
- Perry County
- This Newport is located in Perry County and lies 221 miles [355.7 km] to the east of the Newport that is located in Tuscarawas County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Perry County community of Newport.
- Prince Edward Island
- This Newport lies 1,025 miles [1,649.6 km]<2> to the east northeast of the Newport that is located in Tuscarawas County.
- Quebec
- This Newport lies 982 miles [1,580.4 km]<2> to the northeast of the Newport that is located in Tuscarawas County.
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Clay County
- This Newport is located in Clay County and lies 1,033 miles [1,662.5 km]<2> to the west southwest of the Newport that is located in Tuscarawas County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clay County community of Newport.
- Harris County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Texas community of Newport [Harris County].
- Walker County
- This community is historic<3> and although located in Walker County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Walker County community of Newport.
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Augusta County
- This Newport is located in Augusta County and lies 196 miles [315.4 km]<2> to the southeast of the Newport that is located in Tuscarawas County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Augusta County community of Newport.
- Giles County
- This Newport is located in Giles County and lies 216 miles [347.6 km] to the south southeast of the Newport that is located in Tuscarawas County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Giles County community of Newport.
- Isle of Wight County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Virginia community of Newport [Isle of Wight County].
- Page County
- This Newport is located in Page County and lies 191 miles [307.4 km] to the southeast of the Newport that is located in Tuscarawas County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Page County community of Newport.
- Washington
- King County
- This Newport is located in King County and lies 2,064 miles [3,321.7 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Newport that is located in Tuscarawas County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the King County community of Newport.
- Pend Oreille County
- This Newport is located in Pend Oreille County and lies 1,827 miles [2,940.3 km] to the west northwest of the Newport that is located in Tuscarawas County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pend Oreille County community of Newport.
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Communities Beyond North America ...
- Australia
- - Victoria
- Distance: 9,974 miles [16,051.6 km]<2> to the west
- - New South Wales
- Distance: 9,531 miles [15,338.7 km] to the west
- - Queensland
- Distance: 9,228 miles [14,851 km] to the west
- Curacao
- Distance: 2,097 miles [3,374.8 km]<2> to the south southeast
- England
- - East Riding of Yorkshire
- Distance: 3,690 miles [5,938.5 km]<2> to the northeast
- - Shropshire
- Distance: 3,649 miles [5,872.5 km] to the northeast
- - Uttlesford
- Distance: 3,771 miles [6,068.8 km] to the northeast
- - Isle of Wight
- Distance: 3,744 miles [6,025.4 km] to the northeast
- Wales
- - Pembrokeshire
- Distance: 3,569 miles [5,743.7 km]<2> to the northeast
- - Newport
- Distance: 3,653 miles [5,878.9 km] to the northeast
- Ireland
- - County Mayo
- Distance: 3,344 miles [5,381.6 km]<2> to the northeast
- - Tipperary
- Distance: 3,411 miles [5,489.5 km] to the northeast
- Australia
Curious and Interesting Names Near Newport ...
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.
- Elm ‑ Historic
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest) - Feed Springs
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Feed Springs
- Feed Springs is located in Harrison County
- Lock Seventeen
(5 miles [8 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lock Seventeen have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lock Seventeen
- Lock Seventeen is located in Tuscarawas County
- Riverside Park
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Riverside Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riverside Park
- Riverside Park is located in Tuscarawas County
- Rock
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south) - Royal Lane Park
(5 miles [8 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Royal Lane Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Royal Lane Park
- Royal Lane Park is located in Tuscarawas County
- Rush
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south) - Stillwater
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)- Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Stillwater. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stillwater
- Stillwater is located in Tuscarawas County
- Three Legs Town ‑ Historic
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Three Legs Town have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Three Legs Town
- Three Legs Town is located in Tuscarawas County
- Yankeetown ‑ Historic
(5 miles [8 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Yankeetown have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Yankeetown
- Yankeetown is located in Tuscarawas County
How Far From Newport 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 Newport to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Newport and extending to:
- New Philadelphia, which is the Seat of Tuscarawas County, lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<2> to the north northwest. If you could walk a straight line from Newport to New Philadelphia, with an average speed<6> 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 91 miles [146.5 km] to the west southwest (WSW). 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 6 days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 250 miles [402.3 km] to the east southeast (ESE). Driving would take nearly four hours, a buggy would take 10 days and walking would take 15 days.
- The shortest distance<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,011 miles [9,673.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,732 miles [10,834.1 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,608 miles [7,415.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<10>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Newport. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Tuscarawas County: www.co.tuscarawas.oh.us/
The official website for State of Ohio: https://ohio.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | 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 Newport 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. |
| <2> | 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 drawn from Point A (ie- Newport) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Newport. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 40.3592, Longitude: -81.3429 In this case, the coordinates for Newport have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <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 Newport, 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> | An 'estimated' location is one where we have been given GPS coordinates, but are unable to verify the accuracy of those coordinates. That said, we have some confidence that we have placed the marker near the actual location. A typical reason for being unable to verify a location is that it might be on private property or maybe historic and gone without an obvious trace. |
| <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 Newport 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 310.425 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 306.543 degrees. |
| <10> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 306.063 degrees. |