Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy).
When in Winona, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Winona and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Winona
- 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 Winona:
- 36.880148, -76.267995
- 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 Winona
- 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 Winona ...
We found 30 communities that share the name Winona.
Within Virginia, the name Winona is unique.
Beyond Virginia, we know of another 30 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 30 communities, 29 are located in the United States and one is in Canada.
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- Colorado
- Idaho
- Indiana
- Kansas
- Doniphan 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 Kansas community of Winona [Doniphan County].
- Logan County
- This Winona is located in Logan County and lies 1,363 miles [2,193.5 km]<1> to the west northwest.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Logan County community of Winona.
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- New Hampshire
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Columbiana County
- This Winona is located in Columbiana County and lies 369 miles [593.8 km]<1> to the northwest.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Columbiana County community of Winona.
- Hocking 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 Ohio community of Winona [Hocking County].
- Ontario
- This Winona lies 471 miles [758 km]<1> to the north northwest.
- Oregon
- Josephine County
- This Winona is located in Josephine County and lies 2,495 miles [4,015.3 km]<1> to the west northwest.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Josephine County community of Winona.
- Polk County
- This Winona is located in Polk County and lies 2,469 miles [3,973.5 km] to the west northwest.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Polk County community of Winona.
- South Carolina
- Abbeville County
- This Winona is located in Abbeville County and lies 384 miles [618 km]<1> to the west southwest.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Abbeville County community of Winona.
- Florence County
- This Winona is located in Florence County and lies 262 miles [421.6 km] to the southwest.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Florence County community of Winona.
- Tennessee
- Putnam County
- This Winona is located in Putnam County and lies 512 miles [824 km]<1> to the west.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Putnam County community of Winona.
- Scott County
- This Winona is located in Scott County and lies 454 miles [730.6 km] to the west.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Scott County community of Winona.
- Texas
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Fayette County
- This Winona is located in Fayette County and lies 271 miles [436.1 km]<1> to the west northwest.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fayette County community of Winona.
- Taylor 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 West Virginia community of Winona [Taylor County].
Curious and Interesting Names Near Winona ...
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.
- Cherokee Heights
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cherokee Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherokee Heights
- Cherokee Heights is located in Norfolk City
- Commodore Park
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Commodore Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Commodore Park
- Commodore Park is located in Norfolk City
- Edgewater
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest) - Elizabeth Park
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)- 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
- Fairwater
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest) - Forest Park
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Park
- Forest Park is located in Norfolk City
- Fox Hall
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast) - Fox Hall Park
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fox Hall Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fox Hall Park
- Fox Hall Park is located in Norfolk City
- Green Hill Farms
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Hill Farms have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Hill Farms
- Green Hill Farms is located in Norfolk City
- Greenwood
(Less than 2 miles to the east) - Huntersville
(Less than 2 miles to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Huntersville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Huntersville
- Huntersville is located in Norfolk City
- Larrymore Lawns
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Larrymore Lawns have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Larrymore Lawns
- Larrymore Lawns is located in Norfolk City
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- Lincoln Park
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lincoln Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lincoln Park
- Lincoln Park is located in Norfolk City
- Meadowbrook
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadowbrook have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadowbrook
- Meadowbrook is located in Norfolk City
- Pennsytown
(Less than 2 miles to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pennsytown have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pennsytown
- Pennsytown is located in Norfolk City
- Poplar Halls
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)- 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
- Riverview
(Less than 2 miles to the west) - Snug Harbor
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Snug Harbor have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Snug Harbor
- Snug Harbor is located in Norfolk City
- Tanglewood
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tanglewood have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tanglewood
- Tanglewood is located in Chesapeake City
- Tanner Creek
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tanner Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tanner Creek
- Tanner Creek is located in Norfolk City
- Tanners Cross Roads ‑ Historic
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tanners Cross Roads have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tanners Cross Roads
- Tanners Cross Roads is located in Norfolk City
- Virginia Gardens
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Virginia Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Virginia Gardens
- Virginia Gardens is located in Norfolk City
- Lincoln Park
How Far From Winona to ...
We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers that were published in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the Gazetteers include the distance from a community such as Winona to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Winona and extending to:
- Richmond, which is the State Capital of Virginia, lies 78 miles [125.5 km]<1> to the northwest (NW). If you could drive a straight line from Winona 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 145 miles [233.4 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 5,950 miles [9,575.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,643 miles [10,690.9 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<8>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,525 miles [7,282.3 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Winona. 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' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Winona) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Winona. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 36.8801, Longitude: -76.2680 In this case, the coordinates for Winona 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 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 Winona 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 Winona, 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 Winona 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 307.562 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 302.757 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 305.166 degrees. |