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

When in Fredonia, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Fredonia and the surrounding area.

  • Weather ...
  • 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 Fredonia:
    • 43.468333, -87.951758
    • 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 Fredonia
  • 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 Fredonia ...

We found 24 communities that share the name Fredonia.

Within Wisconsin, the name Fredonia is unique.

Beyond Wisconsin, we know of another 24 communities that are located throughout in the United States.

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • Chambers County
      • This Fredonia is located in Chambers County and lies 737 miles [1,186.1 km]<1> to the south southeast of the Fredonia that is located in Ozaukee County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chambers County community of Fredonia.
    • Arizona
      • Coconino County
      • This Fredonia is located in Coconino County and lies 1,365 miles [2,196.8 km]<1> to the west of the Fredonia that is located in Ozaukee County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Coconino County community of Fredonia.
    • Arkansas
      • Prairie County
      • This Fredonia is located in Prairie County and lies 625 miles [1,005.8 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Fredonia that is located in Ozaukee County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Prairie County community of Fredonia.
    • Georgia
      • Thomas County
      • This Fredonia is located in Thomas County and lies 894 miles [1,438.8 km]<1> to the south southeast of the Fredonia that is located in Ozaukee County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Thomas County community of Fredonia.
    • Illinois
      • Williamson 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 Illinois community of Fredonia [Williamson County].
    • Indiana
      • Crawford County
      • This Fredonia is located in Crawford County and lies 374 miles [601.9 km]<1> to the south southeast of the Fredonia that is located in Ozaukee County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Crawford County community of Fredonia.
    • Iowa
      • Louisa County
      • This Fredonia is located in Louisa County and lies 229 miles [368.5 km]<1> to the southwest of the Fredonia that is located in Ozaukee County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Louisa County community of Fredonia.
    • Kansas
      • Allen County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Kansas community of Fredonia [Allen County].
      • Wilson County
      • This Fredonia is located in Wilson County and lies 581 miles [935 km]<1> to the southwest of the Fredonia that is located in Ozaukee County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wilson County community of Fredonia.
    • Kentucky
      • Caldwell County
      • This Fredonia is located in Caldwell County and lies 432 miles [695.2 km]<1> to the south of the Fredonia that is located in Ozaukee County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Caldwell County community of Fredonia.
    • Michigan
      • Washtenaw County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Michigan community of Fredonia [Washtenaw County].
    • Missouri
      • Benton County
      • This community is historic<2> and although located in Benton County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Benton County community of Fredonia.
    • New York
      • Chautauqua County
      • This Fredonia is located in Chautauqua County and lies 441 miles [709.7 km]<1> to the east of the Fredonia that is located in Ozaukee County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chautauqua County community of Fredonia.
    • North Dakota
      • Logan County
      • This Fredonia is located in Logan County and lies 579 miles [931.8 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Fredonia that is located in Ozaukee County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Logan County community of Fredonia.
    • Ohio
      • Licking County
      • This Fredonia is located in Licking County and lies 361 miles [581 km]<1> to the southeast of the Fredonia that is located in Ozaukee County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Licking County community of Fredonia.
    • Pennsylvania
      • Mercer County
      • This Fredonia is located in Mercer County and lies 419 miles [674.3 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Fredonia that is located in Ozaukee County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mercer County community of Fredonia.
    • South Carolina
      • Lexington County
      • This Fredonia is located in Lexington County and lies 745 miles [1,199 km]<1> to the south southeast of the Fredonia that is located in Ozaukee County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lexington County community of Fredonia.
    • Tennessee
      • Coffee County
      • This Fredonia is located in Coffee County and lies 556 miles [894.8 km]<1> to the south of the Fredonia that is located in Ozaukee County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Coffee County community of Fredonia.
      • Haywood County
      • This Fredonia is located in Haywood County and lies 562 miles [904.5 km] to the south of the Fredonia that is located in Ozaukee County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Haywood County community of Fredonia.
      • Montgomery County
      • This Fredonia is located in Montgomery County and lies 486 miles [782.1 km] to the south of the Fredonia that is located in Ozaukee County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of Fredonia.
      • Sequatchie County
      • This Fredonia is located in Sequatchie County and lies 573 miles [922.2 km] to the south southeast of the Fredonia that is located in Ozaukee County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sequatchie County community of Fredonia.
    • Texas
      • Gregg County
      • This Fredonia is located in Gregg County and lies 849 miles [1,366.3 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Fredonia that is located in Ozaukee County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Gregg County community of Fredonia.
      • Mason County
      • This Fredonia is located in Mason County and lies 1,059 miles [1,704.3 km] to the southwest of the Fredonia that is located in Ozaukee County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mason County community of Fredonia.
    • Washington
      • Skagit County
      • This Fredonia is located in Skagit County and lies 1,676 miles [2,697.3 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Fredonia that is located in Ozaukee County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Skagit County community of Fredonia.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Fredonia ...

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.

  • Belgium
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Belgium
    • Belgium is located in Ozaukee County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,364 people
  • Boltonville
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Boltonville
    • Boltonville is located in Washington County
  • Cedar Grove
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedar Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Grove
    • Cedar Grove is located in Sheboygan County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,115 people
  • Cheeseville
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cheeseville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cheeseville
    • Cheeseville is located in Washington County
  • Cranberry Marsh
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cranberry Marsh have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cranberry Marsh
    • Cranberry Marsh is located in Sheboygan County
  • Decker
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Decker have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Decker
    • Decker is located in Ozaukee County
  • Decker Corner
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Decker Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Decker Corner
    • Decker Corner is located in Ozaukee County
  • Gooseville
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gooseville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gooseville
    • Gooseville is located in Sheboygan County
  • Holy Cross
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holy Cross have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holy Cross
    • Holy Cross is located in Ozaukee County
  • Horns Corners
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Horns Corners
    • Horns Corners is located in Ozaukee County
  • Lake Church
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Church
    • Lake Church is located in Ozaukee County
  • Orchard Grove
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Orchard Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Orchard Grove
    • Orchard Grove is located in Washington County
  • Random Lake
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Random Lake
    • Random Lake is located in Sheboygan County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,567 people
  • Silver Creek
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Silver Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Silver Creek
    • Silver Creek is located in Sheboygan County

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

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

  • Port Washington, which is the Seat of Ozaukee County, lies just to the Southeast.
  • Madison, which is the State Capital of Wisconsin, lies 77 miles [123.9 km]<1> to the west southwest (WSW). If you could drive a straight line from Fredonia to Madison, 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 648 miles [1,042.9 km] to the east southeast (ESE). Driving would take just over a day, a buggy would take 26 days and walking would take 37 days.
  • The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,117 miles [9,844.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,860 miles [11,040.1 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,749 miles [7,642.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>

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

The official website for Ozaukee County: www.co.ozaukee.wi.us/

The official website for State of Wisconsin: https://www.wisconsin.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- Fredonia) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Fredonia. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 43.4683, Longitude: -87.9518       In this case, the coordinates for Fredonia have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<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 Fredonia, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.
<3>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 Fredonia 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.
<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 Fredonia 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 314.631 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 311.78 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 308.254 degrees.









 

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