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Outdoor Activities ...

As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy).

When in Euclid, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Euclid 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 Euclid:
    • 36.840426, -76.155214
    • 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 Euclid
  • 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 Euclid ...

We found thirteen communities that share the name Euclid.

Within Virginia, the name Euclid is unique.

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

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Arkansas
      • Howard County
      • This Euclid is located in Howard County and lies 1,019 miles [1,639.9 km]<1> to the west.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Howard County community of Euclid.
    • California
      • Tulare 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 California community of Euclid [Tulare County].
    • Florida
      • Pinellas 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 Florida community of Euclid [Pinellas County].
    • Indiana
      • Davies's 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 Indiana community of Euclid [Davies's County].
    • Iowa
      • Harrison County
      • This Euclid is located in Harrison County and lies 1,100 miles [1,770.3 km]<1> to the west northwest.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harrison County community of Euclid.
    • Maryland
      • Washington 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 Euclid [Washington County].
    • Minnesota
      • Polk County
      • This Euclid is located in Polk County and lies 1,290 miles [2,076.1 km]<1> to the northwest.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Polk County community of Euclid.
    • New York
      • Onondaga County
      • This Euclid is located in Onondaga County and lies 438 miles [704.9 km]<1> to the north.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Onondaga County community of Euclid.
    • Ohio
      • Cuyahoga County
      • This Euclid is located in Cuyahoga County and lies 435 miles [700.1 km]<1> to the northwest.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cuyahoga County community of Euclid.
      • Hamilton 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 Ohio community of Euclid [Hamilton County].
    • Oregon
      • Lincoln 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 Oregon community of Euclid [Lincoln County].
    • Pennsylvania
      • Butler County
      • This Euclid is located in Butler County and lies 351 miles [564.9 km]<1> to the northwest.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Butler County community of Euclid.
    • West Virginia
      • Calhoun County
      • This Euclid is located in Calhoun County and lies 297 miles [478 km]<1> to the west northwest.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Calhoun County community of Euclid.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Euclid ...

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.

  • Arrowhead
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Arrowhead have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arrowhead
    • Arrowhead is located in Virginia Beach City
  • Chinese Corner
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chinese Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chinese Corner
    • Chinese Corner is located in Virginia Beach City
  • Elizabeth Park
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elizabeth Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elizabeth Park
    • Elizabeth Park is located in Norfolk City
  • Elizabeth River Shores
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elizabeth River Shores have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elizabeth River Shores
    • Elizabeth River Shores is located in Virginia Beach City
  • Fair Meadows
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fair Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fair Meadows
    • Fair Meadows is located in Virginia Beach City
  • Gallops Corner
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gallops Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gallops Corner
    • Gallops Corner is located in Virginia Beach City
  • Greenwich
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greenwich have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenwich
    • Greenwich is located in Virginia Beach City
  • Haven Heights
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Haven Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Haven Heights
    • Haven Heights is located in Virginia Beach City
  • Homestead
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Homestead have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Homestead
    • Homestead is located in Virginia Beach City
  • Knob Hill
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Knob Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Knob Hill
    • Knob Hill is located in Virginia Beach City
  • Lakeview Park
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lakeview Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lakeview Park
    • Lakeview Park is located in Virginia Beach City
  • Lakeview Shores
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lakeview Shores have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lakeview Shores
    • Lakeview Shores is located in Virginia Beach City
  • Continue List   (12 more) ...
    • Larkspur
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Larkspur have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Larkspur
      • Larkspur is located in Virginia Beach City
    • Level Green
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Level Green have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Level Green
      • Level Green is located in Virginia Beach City
    • Lynn Shores
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lynn Shores have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lynn Shores
      • Lynn Shores is located in Virginia Beach City
    • Malibu
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Malibu have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Malibu
      • Malibu is located in Virginia Beach City
    • New Light
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Light have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Light
      • New Light is located in Virginia Beach City
    • Pecan Gardens
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pecan Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pecan Gardens
      • Pecan Gardens is located in Virginia Beach City
    • Pleasant Point
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pleasant Point have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant Point
      • Pleasant Point is located in Norfolk City
    • Pocahontas Village
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pocahontas Village
      • Pocahontas Village is located in Virginia Beach City
    • Poplar Halls
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Poplar Halls have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Poplar Halls
      • Poplar Halls is located in Norfolk City
    • Reedtown
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Reedtown have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Reedtown
      • Reedtown is located in Virginia Beach City
    • Robbins Corner
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Robbins Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Robbins Corner
      • Robbins Corner is located in Virginia Beach City
    • Sherry Park
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sherry Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sherry Park
      • Sherry Park is located in Virginia Beach City

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

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

  • Richmond, which is the State Capital of Virginia, lies 85 miles [136.8 km]<1> to the northwest (NW). If you could drive a straight line from Euclid to Richmond, 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 5 days. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take most of three days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 149 miles [239.8 km] to the north northwest (NNW). Driving would take less than three hours, a buggy would take 6 days and walking would take 9 days.
  • The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,946 miles [9,569.2 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,640 miles [10,686 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<8>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,521 miles [7,275.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>

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

The official website for State of Virginia: https://www.virginia.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- Euclid) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Euclid. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 36.8404, Longitude: -76.1552       In this case, the coordinates for Euclid 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 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 Euclid 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 . 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 Euclid, 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 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 Euclid 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 307.50 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 302.68 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 305.137 degrees.









 

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