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Outdoor Activities ...

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

When in Cherry Grove, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Cherry Grove 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 Cherry Grove:
    • 38.439535, -81.922078
    • 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 Cherry Grove
  • 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 Cherry Grove ...

We found 22 communities that share the name Cherry Grove.

There is one other community in West Virginia which is also named Cherry Grove.

Beyond West Virginia, we know of another 21 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 21 communities, twenty are located in the United States and two are in Canada.

  • Communities Located In West Virginia ...
    • Pendleton County
      • This Cherry Grove is located in Pendleton County and lies 130 miles [209.2 km]<1> to the east of the Cherry Grove that is located in Putnam County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pendleton County community of Cherry Grove.
  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • Limestone County
      • This Cherry Grove is located in Limestone County and lies 380 miles [611.6 km]<1> to the southwest of the Cherry Grove that is located in Putnam County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Limestone County community of Cherry Grove.
    • Alberta
      • This Cherry Grove lies 1,713 miles [2,756.8 km]<1> to the northwest of the Cherry Grove that is located in Putnam County.
    • Arkansas
      • Grant 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 Arkansas community of Cherry Grove [Grant County].
    • Georgia
      • Gwinnett 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 Georgia community of Cherry Grove [Gwinnett County].
    • Indiana
      • Montgomery County
      • This Cherry Grove is located in Montgomery County and lies 290 miles [466.7 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Cherry Grove that is located in Putnam County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of Cherry Grove.
    • Kentucky
      • Grant County
      • This Cherry Grove is located in Grant County and lies 143 miles [230.1 km]<1> to the west of the Cherry Grove that is located in Putnam County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Grant County community of Cherry Grove.
    • Louisiana
      • Allen Parish
      • This Cherry Grove is located in Allen Parish and lies 820 miles [1,319.7 km]<1> to the southwest of the Cherry Grove that is located in Putnam County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Allen Parish community of Cherry Grove.
    • Maryland
      • Prince George's County
      • This Cherry Grove is located in Prince George's County and lies 275 miles [442.6 km]<1> to the east of the Cherry Grove that is located in Putnam County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Prince George's County community of Cherry Grove.
    • Minnesota
      • Fillmore County
      • This Cherry Grove is located in Fillmore County and lies 645 miles [1,038 km]<1> to the northwest of the Cherry Grove that is located in Putnam County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fillmore County community of Cherry Grove.
    • New York
      • Suffolk County
      • This Cherry Grove is located in Suffolk County and lies 494 miles [795 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Cherry Grove that is located in Putnam County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Suffolk County community of Cherry Grove.
    • North Carolina
      • Caswell County
      • This Cherry Grove is located in Caswell County and lies 199 miles [320.3 km]<1> to the southeast of the Cherry Grove that is located in Putnam County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Caswell County community of Cherry Grove.
      • Columbus County
      • This Cherry Grove is located in Columbus County and lies 333 miles [535.9 km] to the south southeast of the Cherry Grove that is located in Putnam County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Columbus County community of Cherry Grove.
    • Ohio
      • Clermont County
      • This Cherry Grove is located in Clermont County and lies 136 miles [218.9 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Cherry Grove that is located in Putnam County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clermont County community of Cherry Grove.
    • Ontario
      • This Cherry Grove lies 329 miles [529.5 km]<1> to the north of the Cherry Grove that is located in Putnam County.
    • Oregon
      • Washington County
      • This Cherry Grove is located in Washington County and lies 2,151 miles [3,461.7 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Cherry Grove that is located in Putnam County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washington County community of Cherry Grove.
    • Pennsylvania
      • Huntingdon County
      • This Cherry Grove is located in Huntingdon County and lies 242 miles [389.5 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Cherry Grove that is located in Putnam County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Huntingdon County community of Cherry Grove.
      • Warren County
      • This Cherry Grove is located in Warren County and lies 268 miles [431.3 km] to the north northeast of the Cherry Grove that is located in Putnam County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Warren County community of Cherry Grove.
    • Tennessee
      • Benton County
      • This Cherry Grove is located in Benton County and lies 369 miles [593.8 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Cherry Grove that is located in Putnam County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Benton County community of Cherry Grove.
    • Virginia
      • Rockingham County
      • This Cherry Grove is located in Rockingham County and lies 165 miles [265.5 km]<1> to the east of the Cherry Grove that is located in Putnam County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rockingham County community of Cherry Grove.
      • Suffolk City
      • This Cherry Grove is located in Suffolk City and lies 302 miles [486 km] to the east southeast of the Cherry Grove that is located in Putnam County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Suffolk City community of Cherry Grove.
    • Washington
      • Clark County
      • This Cherry Grove is located in Clark County and lies 2,119 miles [3,410.2 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Cherry Grove that is located in Putnam County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clark County community of Cherry Grove.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Cherry Grove ...

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.

  • Amandaville
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Amandaville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Amandaville
    • Amandaville is located in Kanawha County
  • Black Betsey
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Black Betsey have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Black Betsey
    • Black Betsey is located in Putnam County
  • Cheyenne Valley
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cheyenne Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cheyenne Valley
    • Cheyenne Valley is located in Putnam County
  • Eleanor
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • 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>
  • Hickory Hill
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hickory Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Hill
    • Hickory Hill is located in Putnam County
  • Hurricane
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
  • Hurricane Bridge ‑ Historic
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hurricane Bridge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hurricane Bridge
    • Hurricane Bridge is located in Putnam County
  • Lake Washington
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake Washington have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Washington
    • Lake Washington is located in Putnam County
  • Lone Oak Park
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lone Oak Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lone Oak Park
    • Lone Oak Park is located in Kanawha County
  • Nitro
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Nitro have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nitro
    • Nitro is located in Kanawha County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 6,285 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Nitro <5>
  • Plymouth
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Plymouth have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Plymouth
    • Plymouth is located in Putnam County
  • Raymond City
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Raymond City have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Raymond City
    • Raymond City is located in Putnam County
  • Continue List   (5 more) ...
    • Rock Branch
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rock Branch have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rock Branch
      • Rock Branch is located in Putnam County
    • Rolling Meadows
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rolling Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rolling Meadows
      • Rolling Meadows is located in Putnam County
    • Scary
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Scary have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Scary
      • Scary is located in Putnam County
    • Strawberry Heights
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Strawberry Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Strawberry Heights
      • Strawberry Heights is located in Kanawha County
    • Virginia Heights
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Virginia Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Virginia Heights
      • Virginia Heights is located in Kanawha County

How Far From Cherry Grove 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 community such as Cherry Grove to various places of note, such as the White House.

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

  • Winfield, which is the Seat of Putnam County, lies just to the North Northeast.
  • Charleston, which is the State Capital of West Virginia, lies 17 miles [27.4 km]<1> to the east southeast (ESE). If you could walk a straight line from Cherry Grove to Charleston, with an average speed<6> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take most of a day to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take five to six hours.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 265 miles [426.5 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 15 days.
  • The shortest distance<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,121 miles [9,850.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,836 miles [11,001.5 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,711 miles [7,581.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<10>

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Cherry Grove. 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>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- Cherry Grove) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Cherry Grove. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 38.4395, Longitude: -81.9221       In this case, the coordinates for Cherry Grove 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 Cherry Grove, 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 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 Cherry Grove 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 Cherry Grove 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 310.836 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 306.726 degrees.
<10>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 306.96 degrees.




 

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