Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Wilson, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Wilson and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Wilson
- 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 Wilson:
- 39.859786, -81.068889
- 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 Wilson
- 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 Monroe County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Monroe County
- Since Wilson is near Belmont County and also Noble County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Belmont County
- eBird sighting report for Noble 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 Wilson ...
We found 82 communities that share the name Wilson.
There are three communities within Ohio that are also named Wilson.
Beyond Ohio, we know of another 79 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 79 communities, 80 are located in the United States and five are in Canada.
- Communities Located In Ohio ...
- Adams County
- Madison County
- Marion County
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Escambia 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 Alabama community of Wilson [Escambia County].
- Lauderdale County
- This Wilson is located in Lauderdale County and lies 496 miles [798.2 km]<3> to the southwest of the Wilson that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lauderdale County community of Wilson.
- Washington County
- This Wilson is located in Washington County and lies 694 miles [1,116.9 km] to the southwest of the Wilson that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washington County community of Wilson.
- Arkansas
- Mississippi County
- This Wilson is located in Mississippi County and lies 572 miles [920.5 km]<3> to the west southwest of the Wilson that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mississippi County community of Wilson.
- Pike 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 Arkansas community of Wilson [Pike County].
- Pope County
- This Wilson is located in Pope County and lies 723 miles [1,163.6 km] to the west southwest of the Wilson that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pope County community of Wilson.
- California
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Clark County
- This Wilson is located in Clark County and lies 272 miles [437.7 km]<3> to the west southwest of the Wilson that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clark County community of Wilson.
- Davies's 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 Indiana community of Wilson [Davies's County].
- Lake 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 Indiana community of Wilson [Lake County].
- Porter County
- This Wilson is located in Porter County and lies 340 miles [547.2 km] to the west northwest of the Wilson that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Porter County community of Wilson.
- Posey 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 Indiana community of Wilson [Posey County].
- Shelby 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 Indiana community of Wilson [Shelby County].
- Iowa
- Jasper County
- This community is historic<2> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Iowa community of Wilson [Jasper County].
- Van Buren 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 Iowa community of Wilson [Van Buren County].
- Kansas
- Cherokee 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 Wilson [Cherokee County].
- Ellsworth County
- This Wilson is located in Ellsworth County and lies 930 miles [1,496.7 km]<3> to the west of the Wilson that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Ellsworth County community of Wilson.
- Stevens 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 Wilson [Stevens County].
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maryland
- Calvert County
- This community is historic<2> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Maryland community of Wilson [Calvert County].
- Garrett County
- This Wilson is located in Garrett County and lies 98 miles [157.7 km]<3> to the east southeast of the Wilson that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Garrett County community of Wilson.
- Washington County
- This Wilson is located in Washington County and lies 171 miles [275.2 km] to the east of the Wilson that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washington County community of Wilson.
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Menominee County
- This Wilson is located in Menominee County and lies 516 miles [830.4 km]<3> to the northwest of the Wilson that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Menominee County community of Wilson.
- Montmorency 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 Wilson [Montmorency 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 Wilson [Sanilac County].
- Minnesota
- Ramsey 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 Minnesota community of Wilson [Ramsey County].
- Winona County
- This Wilson is located in Winona County and lies 613 miles [986.5 km]<3> to the west northwest of the Wilson that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Winona County community of Wilson.
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Adair County
- This Wilson is located in Adair County and lies 598 miles [962.4 km]<3> to the west of the Wilson that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Adair County community of Wilson.
- Wayne 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 Missouri community of Wilson [Wayne County].
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New York
- North Carolina
- Buncombe County
- This Wilson is located in Buncombe County and lies 303 miles [487.6 km]<3> to the south southwest of the Wilson that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Buncombe County community of Wilson.
- Cleveland County
- This community is historic<2> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the North Carolina community of Wilson [Cleveland County].
- Wilson County
- This Wilson is located in Wilson County and lies 333 miles [535.9 km] to the south southeast of the Wilson that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wilson County community of Wilson.
- Oklahoma
- Atoka County
- This Wilson is located in Atoka County and lies 922 miles [1,483.8 km]<3> to the west southwest of the Wilson that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Atoka County community of Wilson.
- Carter County
- This Wilson is located in Carter County and lies 981 miles [1,578.8 km] to the west southwest of the Wilson that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Carter County community of Wilson.
- Okmulgee County
- This Wilson is located in Okmulgee County and lies 869 miles [1,398.5 km] to the west southwest of the Wilson that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Okmulgee County community of Wilson.
- Ontario
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Allegheny County
- This Wilson is located in Allegheny County and lies 69 miles [111 km]<3> to the east northeast of the Wilson that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Allegheny County community of Wilson.
- Chester 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 Wilson [Chester County].
- Clarion 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 Pennsylvania community of Wilson [Clarion County].
- McKean 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 Pennsylvania community of Wilson [McKean County].
- Northampton County
- This Wilson is located in Northampton County and lies 312 miles [502.1 km] to the east northeast of the Wilson that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Northampton County community of Wilson.
- Quebec
- This Wilson lies 663 miles [1,067 km]<3> to the northeast of the Wilson that is located in Monroe County.
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Texas
- Comanche County
- This Wilson is located in Comanche County and lies 1,104 miles [1,776.7 km]<3> to the west southwest of the Wilson that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Comanche County community of Wilson.
- Dickens County
- This Wilson is located in Dickens County and lies 1,084 miles [1,744.5 km] to the west southwest of the Wilson that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dickens County community of Wilson.
- Falls County
- This Wilson is located in Falls County and lies 1,084 miles [1,744.5 km] to the west southwest of the Wilson that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Falls County community of Wilson.
- Kaufman County
- This Wilson is located in Kaufman County and lies 979 miles [1,575.5 km] to the west southwest of the Wilson that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kaufman County community of Wilson.
- Lynn County
- This Wilson is located in Lynn County and lies 1,227 miles [1,974.7 km] to the west southwest of the Wilson that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lynn County community of Wilson.
- Utah
- Davis County
- This Wilson is located in Davis County and lies 1,615 miles [2,599.1 km]<3> to the west northwest of the Wilson that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Davis County community of Wilson.
- Salt Lake County
- This Wilson is located in Salt Lake County and lies 1,613 miles [2,595.9 km] to the west northwest of the Wilson that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Salt Lake County community of Wilson.
- Weber County
- This Wilson is located in Weber County and lies 1,618 miles [2,603.9 km] to the west northwest of the Wilson that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Weber County community of Wilson.
- Virginia
- Clarke County
- This Wilson is located in Clarke County and lies 172 miles [276.8 km]<3> to the east southeast of the Wilson that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clarke County community of Wilson.
- Dinwiddie 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 Wilson [Dinwiddie County].
- Wythe County
- This Wilson is located in Wythe County and lies 202 miles [325.1 km] to the south of the Wilson that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wythe County community of Wilson.
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Cabell County
- This Wilson is located in Cabell County and lies 119 miles [191.5 km]<3> to the southwest of the Wilson that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cabell County community of Wilson.
- Grant County
- This Wilson is located in Grant County and lies 98 miles [157.7 km] to the east southeast of the Wilson that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Grant County community of Wilson.
- Kanawha County
- This Wilson is located in Kanawha County and lies 105 miles [169 km] to the south southwest of the Wilson that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kanawha County community of Wilson.
- Ohio County
- This community is historic<2> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the West Virginia community of Wilson [Ohio County].
- Wisconsin
- Chippewa 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 Wisconsin community of Wilson [Chippewa County].
- Eau Claire County
- This Wilson is located in Eau Claire County and lies 612 miles [984.9 km]<3> to the northwest of the Wilson that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Eau Claire County community of Wilson.
- Saint Croix County
- This Wilson is located in Saint Croix County and lies 665 miles [1,070.2 km] to the northwest of the Wilson that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Saint Croix County community of Wilson.
- Wyoming
- Platte 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 Wyoming community of Wilson [Platte County].
- Teton County
- This Wilson is located in Teton County and lies 1,549 miles [2,492.9 km]<3> to the west northwest of the Wilson that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Teton County community of Wilson.
- Alabama
Curious and Interesting Names Near Wilson ...
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.
- Altitude
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the south) - Boston
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the west) - Centerville
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Centerville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Centerville
- Centerville is located in Belmont County
- Clover Hill
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clover Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clover Hill
- Clover Hill is located in Belmont County
- Coats
(5 miles [8 km] to the south) - Cranenest
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the south) - Decker
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest) - Dwight
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast) - Hope Ridge ‑ Historic
(5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hope Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hope Ridge
- Hope Ridge is located in Monroe County
- Hunter
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the north) - Jerusalem
(Less than 2 miles to the west) - Temperanceville
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Temperanceville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Temperanceville
- Temperanceville is located in Belmont County
How Far From Wilson 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 village such as Wilson to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Wilson and extending to:
- Woodsfield, which is the Seat of Monroe County, lies just to the South Southwest.
- Columbus, which is the State Capital of Ohio, lies 102 miles [164.2 km]<3> to the west (W). If you could drive a straight line from Wilson 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 225 miles [362.1 km] to the east southeast (ESE). Driving would take nearly four hours, a buggy would take 9 days and walking would take 13 days.
- The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,023 miles [9,693.1 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,741 miles [10,848.6 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 Wilson. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
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 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 Wilson 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> | 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 Wilson, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy. |
| <3> | 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 from Point A (ie- Wilson) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Wilson. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.8598, Longitude: -81.0689 In this case, the coordinates for Wilson have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <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 Wilson 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 310.274 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 306.296 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 306.113 degrees. |