Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Buffalo, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Buffalo and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Buffalo
- 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 Buffalo:
- 38.61682, -81.982321
- 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 Buffalo
- 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 Putnam County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Putnam County
- Since Buffalo is near Mason County and also Gallia County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Mason County
- eBird sighting report for Gallia 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 Buffalo ...
We found 57 communities that share the name Buffalo.
There is one other community in West Virginia which is also named Buffalo.
Beyond West Virginia, we know of another 56 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 56 communities, 55 are located in the United States and two are in Canada.
- Communities Located In West Virginia ...
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Alberta
- This Buffalo lies 1,625 miles [2,615.2 km]<2> to the northwest of the Buffalo that is located in Putnam County.
- Arkansas
- Baxter 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 Arkansas community of Buffalo [Baxter County].
- Polk County
- This community is historic<1> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Arkansas community of Buffalo [Polk County].
- Scott County
- This community is historic and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Arkansas community of Buffalo [Scott County].
- Colorado
- Florida
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Brown County
- This Buffalo is located in Brown County and lies 225 miles [362.1 km]<2> to the west of the Buffalo that is located in Putnam County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Brown County community of Buffalo.
- Ohio County
- This Buffalo is located in Ohio County and lies 158 miles [254.3 km] to the west northwest of the Buffalo that is located in Putnam County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Ohio County community of Buffalo.
- White County
- This Buffalo is located in White County and lies 297 miles [478 km] to the northwest of the Buffalo that is located in Putnam County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the White County community of Buffalo.
- Iowa
- Madison County
- This Buffalo is located in Madison County and lies 662 miles [1,065.4 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Buffalo that is located in Putnam County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Madison County community of Buffalo.
- Scott County
- This Buffalo is located in Scott County and lies 503 miles [809.5 km] to the west northwest of the Buffalo that is located in Putnam County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Scott County community of Buffalo.
- Kansas
- Doniphan 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 Buffalo [Doniphan County].
- Geary 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 Buffalo [Geary County].
- Gove 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 Buffalo [Gove County].
- Wilson County
- This Buffalo is located in Wilson County and lies 746 miles [1,200.6 km]<2> to the west of the Buffalo that is located in Putnam County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wilson County community of Buffalo.
- Kentucky
- Jackson County
- This Buffalo is located in Jackson County and lies 143 miles [230.1 km]<2> to the southwest of the Buffalo that is located in Putnam County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jackson County community of Buffalo.
- Johnson County
- Although located in Johnson County, we don't know the location within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Johnson County community of Buffalo.
- Larue County
- This Buffalo is located in Larue County and lies 215 miles [346 km] to the west southwest of the Buffalo that is located in Putnam County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Larue County community of Buffalo.
- Trigg County
- This Buffalo is located in Trigg County and lies 332 miles [534.3 km] to the west southwest of the Buffalo that is located in Putnam County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Trigg County community of Buffalo.
- Maine
- Minnesota
- Missouri
- Dallas County
- This Buffalo is located in Dallas County and lies 607 miles [976.9 km]<2> to the west of the Buffalo that is located in Putnam County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dallas County community of Buffalo.
- McDonald County
- Although located in McDonald County, we don't know the location within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the McDonald County community of Buffalo.
- Ray County
- Although located in Ray County, we don't know the location within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Ray County community of Buffalo.
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Dawson County
- This Buffalo is located in Dawson County and lies 959 miles [1,543.4 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Buffalo that is located in Putnam County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dawson County community of Buffalo.
- Wheeler County
- This community is historic<1> and although located in Wheeler County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wheeler County community of Buffalo.
- New York
- North Carolina
- Cherokee County
- This Buffalo is located in Cherokee County and lies 255 miles [410.4 km]<2> to the south southwest of the Buffalo that is located in Putnam County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cherokee County community of Buffalo.
- Iredell County
- This Buffalo is located in Iredell County and lies 207 miles [333.1 km] to the south southeast of the Buffalo that is located in Putnam County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Iredell County community of Buffalo.
- Stokes County
- This Buffalo is located in Stokes County and lies 180 miles [289.7 km] to the southeast of the Buffalo that is located in Putnam County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Stokes County community of Buffalo.
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Guernsey County
- This Buffalo is located in Guernsey County and lies 93 miles [149.7 km]<2> to the north northeast of the Buffalo that is located in Putnam County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Guernsey County community of Buffalo.
- Jackson County
- This Buffalo is located in Jackson County and lies 48 miles [77.2 km] to the northwest of the Buffalo that is located in Putnam County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jackson County community of Buffalo.
- Oklahoma
- Beaver 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 Oklahoma community of Buffalo [Beaver County].
- Harper County
- This Buffalo is located in Harper County and lies 969 miles [1,559.5 km]<2> to the west of the Buffalo that is located in Putnam County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harper County community of Buffalo.
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Saskatchewan
- This Buffalo lies 1,718 miles [2,764.9 km]<2> to the northwest of the Buffalo that is located in Putnam County.
- South Carolina
- Cherokee County
- This Buffalo is located in Cherokee County and lies 239 miles [384.6 km]<2> to the south of the Buffalo that is located in Putnam County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cherokee County community of Buffalo.
- McCormick County
- This Buffalo is located in McCormick County and lies 323 miles [519.8 km] to the south of the Buffalo that is located in Putnam County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the McCormick County community of Buffalo.
- Union County
- This Buffalo is located in Union County and lies 269 miles [432.9 km] to the south of the Buffalo that is located in Putnam County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Union County community of Buffalo.
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Anderson County
- This Buffalo is located in Anderson County and lies 216 miles [347.6 km]<2> to the southwest of the Buffalo that is located in Putnam County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Anderson County community of Buffalo.
- Hickman County
- This Buffalo is located in Hickman County and lies 364 miles [585.8 km] to the west southwest of the Buffalo that is located in Putnam County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hickman County community of Buffalo.
- Humphreys County
- This Buffalo is located in Humphreys County and lies 371 miles [597.1 km] to the west southwest of the Buffalo that is located in Putnam County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Humphreys County community of Buffalo.
- Lawrence 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 Tennessee community of Buffalo [Lawrence County].
- Sullivan County
- This Buffalo is located in Sullivan County and lies 147 miles [236.6 km] to the south of the Buffalo that is located in Putnam County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sullivan County community of Buffalo.
- Texas
- Coleman County
- This Buffalo is located in Coleman County and lies 1,077 miles [1,733.3 km]<2> to the west southwest of the Buffalo that is located in Putnam County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Coleman County community of Buffalo.
- Henderson County
- This Buffalo is located in Henderson County and lies 914 miles [1,470.9 km] to the west southwest of the Buffalo that is located in Putnam County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Henderson County community of Buffalo.
- Leon County
- This Buffalo is located in Leon County and lies 935 miles [1,504.7 km] to the west southwest of the Buffalo that is located in Putnam County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Leon County community of Buffalo.
- Mills County
- This Buffalo is located in Mills County and lies 1,073 miles [1,726.8 km] to the west southwest of the Buffalo that is located in Putnam County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mills County community of Buffalo.
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
Curious and Interesting Names Near Buffalo ...
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.
- Confidence
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Confidence have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Confidence
- Confidence is located in Putnam County
- Eleanor
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eleanor have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eleanor
- Eleanor is located in Putnam County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,579 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Eleanor <5>
- Extra
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the east) - Hometown
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast) - Hugo
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the east) - Indian Village
(Less than 2 miles to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Village
- Indian Village is located in Putnam County
- Leon
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leon
- Leon is located in Mason County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 145 people
- Paradise
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paradise
- Paradise is located in Putnam County
- Pliny
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pliny
- Pliny is located in Putnam County
- Pondlick
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest) - Red House
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Red House
- Red House is located in Putnam County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Red House <5>
- Robertsburg
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Robertsburg have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Robertsburg
- Robertsburg is located in Putnam County
- Tribble
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
How Far From Buffalo 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 town such as Buffalo to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Buffalo and extending to:
- Winfield, which is the Seat of Putnam County, lies just to the Southeast.
- Charleston, which is the State Capital of West Virginia, lies 26 miles [41.8 km]<2> to the southeast (SE). If you could walk a straight line from Buffalo to Charleston, with an average speed<6> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take just about two full days to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take just over a day.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 266 miles [428.1 km] to the east (E). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take four to five hours, a buggy would take 11 days and walking would take 16 days.
- The shortest distance<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,116 miles [9,842.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,831 miles [10,993.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,707 miles [7,575.2 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<10>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Buffalo. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for State of West Virginia: https://www.wv.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | 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 Buffalo, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy. |
| <2> | Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Buffalo) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Buffalo. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 38.6168, Longitude: -81.9823 |
| <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 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 Buffalo 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're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <6> | 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. |
| <7> | 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 Buffalo to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 310.869 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 306.79 degrees. |
| <10> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 306.93 degrees. |