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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 Wetmore, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Wetmore 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 Wetmore:
    • 38.958405, -83.023788
    • 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 Wetmore
  • 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 Wetmore ...

We found nine communities that share the name Wetmore.

Within Ohio, the name Wetmore is unique.

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

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Colorado
      • Custer County
      • This Wetmore is located in Custer County and lies 1,188 miles [1,911.9 km]<1> to the west of the Wetmore that is located in Pike County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Custer County community of Wetmore.
    • Kansas
      • Nemaha County
      • This Wetmore is located in Nemaha County and lies 684 miles [1,100.8 km]<1> to the west of the Wetmore that is located in Pike County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Nemaha County community of Wetmore.
    • Michigan
      • Alger County
      • This Wetmore is located in Alger County and lies 544 miles [875.5 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Wetmore that is located in Pike County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Alger County community of Wetmore.
    • New York
      • Lewis County
      • This Wetmore is located in Lewis County and lies 506 miles [814.3 km]<1> to the northeast of the Wetmore that is located in Pike County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lewis County community of Wetmore.
    • Oregon
      • Wheeler County
      • This Wetmore is located in Wheeler County and lies 1,920 miles [3,089.9 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Wetmore that is located in Pike County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wheeler County community of Wetmore.
    • Pennsylvania
      • McKean County
      • This Wetmore is located in McKean County and lies 288 miles [463.5 km]<1> to the northeast of the Wetmore that is located in Pike County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the McKean County community of Wetmore.
    • Tennessee
      • McMinn 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 Tennessee community of Wetmore [McMinn County].
      • Polk County
      • This Wetmore is located in Polk County and lies 269 miles [432.9 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Wetmore that is located in Pike County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Polk County community of Wetmore.
    • Texas
      • Bexar County
      • This Wetmore is located in Bexar County and lies 1,089 miles [1,752.6 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Wetmore that is located in Pike County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bexar County community of Wetmore.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Wetmore ...

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.

  • Bobo
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bobo have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bobo
    • Bobo is located in Pike County
  • Camp
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Camp have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Camp
    • Camp is located in Pike County
  • Clarktown
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clarktown have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clarktown
    • Clarktown is located in Scioto County
  • Crabtree
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crabtree have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crabtree
    • Crabtree is located in Scioto County
  • Elm Grove ‑ Historic
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elm Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elm Grove
    • Elm Grove is located in Pike County
  • Germany
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Germany have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Germany
    • Germany is located in Pike County
  • Givens
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Givens have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Givens
    • Givens is located in Pike County
  • Greggs
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greggs
    • Greggs is located in Pike County
  • Greggs Hill
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greggs Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greggs Hill
    • Greggs Hill is located in Pike County
  • Hatch
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hatch have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hatch
    • Hatch is located in Pike County
  • Jasper
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jasper have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jasper
    • Jasper is located in Pike County
  • Ladd
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ladd have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ladd
    • Ladd is located in Pike County
  • Continue List   (7 more) ...
    • Lucasville
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lucasville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lucasville
      • Lucasville is located in Scioto County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lucasville <4>
    • Mount Joy
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mount Joy have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Joy
      • Mount Joy is located in Scioto County
    • Robbins ‑ Historic
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Robbins have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Robbins
      • Robbins is located in Pike County
    • Rushtown
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rushtown have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rushtown
      • Rushtown is located in Scioto County
    • Shyville
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shyville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shyville
      • Shyville is located in Pike County
    • Stockdale
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stockdale have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stockdale
      • Stockdale is located in Pike County
    • Stony Ridge ‑ Historic
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stony Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stony Ridge
      • Stony Ridge is located in Pike County

How Far From Wetmore 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 community such as Wetmore to various places of note, such as the White House.

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

  • Waverly City, which is the Seat of Pike County, lies 11 miles [17.7 km]<1> to the north. If you could walk a straight line from Wetmore to Waverly City, with an average speed<5> 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 70 miles [112.7 km] to the north (N). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take less than two hours, a buggy would take about three full days and walking would take three full days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 321 miles [516.6 km] to the east (E). Driving would take five to six hours, a buggy would take 13 days and walking would take 19 days.
  • The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,142 miles [9,884.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,862 miles [11,043.3 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,737 miles [7,623.5 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Wetmore. 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' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Wetmore) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Wetmore. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 38.9584, Longitude: -83.0238       In this case, the coordinates for Wetmore 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 Wetmore 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>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.
<4>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<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 Wetmore 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 311.505 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 307.566 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 307.28 degrees.









 

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