Introduction ...
Below are places that are close (or relative) to Edgar.
This page contains six sections:
- Around Edgar ...
- Jackson County ...
- Our Genealogy Helper Page ...
- Websites We Enjoy ...
- Airports Near Edgar ...
Around Edgar ...
The largest community within a 50 mile [80 km] radius is Charleston. It is located about 23 miles [37 km] to the south of where Edgar would have been located. Charleston has a population of 47,900 people.<1>
The next largest community is Huntington. It is located about 43 miles [69 km] to the southwest of Edgar and has a population of 47,100 people.
The following large communities are also in the area. Please note that when we give a distance, it's a 'straight-line' distance from Edgar and not the distance as if you drove.<2>
| Community | 2017 Population | Dir | Distance |
| Athens (OH) [Map] | 25,214 | NW | 49 miles [78.9 km] |
| Belpre (OH) [Map] | 6,406 | N | 41 miles [66 km] |
| Gallipolis (OH) [Map] | 3,432 | W | 28 miles [45.1 km] |
| South Point (OH) [Map] | 3,874 | W | 50 miles [80.5 km] |
| Barboursville [Map] | 4,217 | SW | 37 miles [59.5 km] |
| Dunbar [Map] | 7,338 | S | 22 miles [35.4 km] |
| Hurricane [Map] | 6,542 | SW | 24 miles [38.6 km] |
| Kenova [Map] | 3,007 | W | 50 miles [80.5 km] |
| Nitro [Map] | 6,561 | S | 19 miles [30.6 km] |
| Parkersburg [Map] | 30,096 | N | 41 miles [66 km] |
| Point Pleasant [Map] | 4,153 | NW | 25 miles [40.2 km] |
| Ravenswood [Map] | 3,738 | N | 19 miles [30.6 km] |
| Ripley [Map] | 3,231 | N | 9 miles [14.5 km] |
| South Charleston [Map] | 12,493 | S | 22 miles [35.4 km] |
| Vienna [Map] | 10,370 | N | 44 miles [70.8 km] |
The following is a sample of nearby communities:
| Community | 2017 Population | Dir | Distance |
| Aarons [Map] | --- | SE | 15 miles [24.1 km] |
| Arbuckle [Map] | --- | W | 13 miles [20.9 km] |
| Baden [Map] | --- | NW | 12 miles [19.3 km] |
| Bancroft [Map] | 600 | SW | 13 miles [20.9 km] |
| Buffalo [Map] | 1,262 | W | 15 miles [24.1 km] |
| Cicerone [Map] | --- | E | 11 miles [17.7 km] |
| Eleanor [Map] | 1,598 | SW | 15 miles [24.1 km] |
| Flatwoods [Map] | --- | N | 14 miles [22.5 km] |
| Flint Town [Map] | --- | NE | 12 miles [19.3 km] |
| Kentuck [Map] | --- | E | 6 miles [9.7 km] |
| Leon [Map] | 150 | W | 14 miles [22.5 km] |
| Liberty [Map] | --- | S | 5 miles [8 km] |
| Raymond City [Map] | --- | SW | 14 miles [22.5 km] |
| Sissonville [Map] | --- | S | 11 miles [17.7 km] |
| Winfield [Map] | 2,359 | SW | 14 miles [22.5 km] |
For more communities neighboring Edgar, please visit our County-by-County Page for Edgar.
Jackson County ...
Edgar would have been located within present day Jackson County.
The following counties adjoin and form the boundaries of Jackson County: Meigs (OH), Kanawha, Mason, Putnam, Roane, Wirt & Wood.
Curious and Interesting Names Near Edgar ...
This section has been moved to our Tidbits & Trivia page for Edgar.
See Our Genealogy Helper Page ...
We have a list of several cemeteries that are in the area around Edgar. Our list includes the location of each cemetery, with the ability to see an overhead view of the cemetery.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Edgar. Our list includes information such as whether the community had a post office or railroad service in 1895.
Websites We Enjoy ...
When we're planning a trip, we like to check the following websites for sights, attractions and places to visit:
For the State of West Virginia
West Virginia Tourism
Parks for West Virginia
Fishing in West Virginia
Hunting in West Virginia
National Park Service (NPS) sites in West Virginia
America's Byways - Scenic & Historic Roadways
RoadsideAmerica - Offbeat Tourist Attractions
Atlas Obscura - Curious and Wondrous Travel Destinations
The Living New Deal - Sites in West Virginia
Murals of the Works Progress Administration (WPA) - New Deal Art in West Virginia
Airports Near Edgar ...
Of the airports that we know about, these are some of the closest to Edgar.
| Airport Name (IATA/ICAO Code)<3> | Dir | Distance |
| Jackson Co. Airport (FAA ID: I18) [Map] | NNW | 18 miles [29 km] |
| Yeager Airport (CRW/KCRW) [Map] | SSE | 21 miles [33.8 km] |
| Mason Co. Airport (ICAO: K3I2) [Map] | NW | 26 miles [41.8 km] |
| Gallia-Meigs Rgnl. (FAA ID: GAS) [Map] | WNW | 26 miles [41.8 km] |
When we're on the road, rather than always picking an airport that is close to our destination, we try to see if there might be another airport that would better fit our travel plans.<4> To help with your planning, the following list of airports is organized by type and proximity to Edgar.
Please keep in mind that these airports where chosen based on their air-distance from Edgar. You should check the map and see how accessible they are when considering one airport over another.
Large Airports
| Airport Name (IATA/ICAO Code) | Dir | Distance |
| Port Columbus Intl. (CMH/KCMH) [Map] | NW | 110 miles [177 km] |
| Morgantown Muni. (MGW/KMGW) [Map] | NE | 116 miles [186.7 km] |
| Airborne Airpark (ILN/KILN) [Map] | WNW | 123 miles [197.9 km] |
| Pittsburgh Intl. (PIT/KPIT) [Map] | NNE | 147 miles [236.6 km] |
| Akron - Canton Rgnl. (CAK/KCAK) [Map] | N | 155 miles [249.4 km] |
| Dayton Intl. (DAY/KDAY) [Map] | WNW | 158 miles [254.3 km] |
| Northern Kentucky Intl. (CVG/KCVG) [Map] | W | 161 miles [259.1 km] |
Smaller Airports with Scheduled Flights / Air Taxi Service
| Airport Name (IATA/ICAO Code) | Dir | Distance |
| Yeager Airport (CRW/KCRW) [Map] | SSE | 21 miles [33.8 km] |
| Tri-State Airport (HTS/KHTS) [Map] | WSW | 50 miles [80.5 km] |
| Raleigh County Meml. (BKW/KBKW) [Map] | SSE | 69 miles [111 km] |
| North Central WV Airport (CKB/KCKB) [Map] | ENE | 89 miles [143.2 km] |
| Greenbrier Valley Airport (LWB/KLWB) [Map] | SE | 90 miles [144.8 km] |
General Aviation Airports
| Airport Name (IATA/ICAO Code) | Dir | Distance |
| Jackson Co. Airport (FAA ID: I18) [Map] | NNW | 18 miles [29 km] |
| Mason Co. Airport (ICAO: K3I2) [Map] | NW | 26 miles [41.8 km] |
| Gallia-Meigs Rgnl. (FAA ID: GAS) [Map] | WNW | 26 miles [41.8 km] |
Additional Airport Information
For each of the airports listed below, we've linked to websites where detailed information about the airport can be found.
| Port Columbus Intl. (CMH/KCMH) [Map] | |
| Website for Port Columbus International Airport | |
| For more detail: AirNav AOPA FlightAware FlightStats | |
| Morgantown Muni. (MGW/KMGW) [Map] | |
| Website for Morgantown Municipal Airport | |
| For more detail: AirNav AOPA FlightAware FlightStats | |
| North Central WV Airport (CKB/KCKB) [Map] | |
| Website for North Central West Virginia Airport | |
| For more detail: AirNav AOPA FlightAware FlightStats | |
| Greenbrier Valley Airport (LWB/KLWB) [Map] | |
| Website for Greenbrier Valley Airport | |
| For more detail: AirNav AOPA FlightAware FlightStats | |
| Rickenbacker ANGB Airport (ICAO: KLCK) [Map] | |
| For more detail: AirNav AOPA FlightAware FlightStats | |
| Mason Co. Airport (ICAO: K3I2) [Map] | |
| For more detail: AirNav AOPA FlightAware FlightStats | |
| Lawrence County Airpark (ICAO: KHTW) [Map] | |
| For more detail: AirNav AOPA FlightAware FlightStats | |
| Ohio University Airport (ICAO: KUNI) [Map] | |
| For more detail: AirNav AOPA FlightAware FlightStats | |
| Mid-Ohio Valley Rgnl. (PKB/KPKB) [Map] | |
| For more detail: AirNav AOPA FlightAware FlightStats | |
| Airborne Airpark (ILN/KILN) [Map] | |
| For more detail: AirNav AOPA FlightAware FlightStats | |
| Summersville Airport (ICAO: KSXL) [Map] | |
| For more detail: AirNav AOPA FlightAware FlightStats | |
| Braxton Co. Airport (ICAO: K48I) [Map] | |
| For more detail: AirNav AOPA FlightAware FlightStats | |
| Pittsburgh Intl. (PIT/KPIT) [Map] | |
| Website for Pittsburgh International Airport | |
| For more detail: AirNav AOPA FlightAware FlightStats | |
| Akron - Canton Rgnl. (CAK/KCAK) [Map] | |
| Website for Akron - Canton Regional Airport | |
| For more detail: AirNav AOPA FlightAware FlightStats | |
| Dayton Intl. (DAY/KDAY) [Map] | |
| Website for Dayton International Airport | |
| For more detail: AirNav AOPA FlightAware FlightStats | |
| Northern Kentucky Intl. (CVG/KCVG) [Map] | |
| Website for Cincinnati / Northern Kentucky International Airport | |
| For more detail: AirNav AOPA FlightAware FlightStats | |
| Yeager Airport (CRW/KCRW) [Map] | |
| Website for Yeager Airport | |
| For more detail: AirNav AOPA FlightAware FlightStats | |
| Tri-State Airport (HTS/KHTS) [Map] | |
| Website for Tri-State Airport | |
| For more detail: AirNav AOPA FlightAware FlightStats | |
| Raleigh County Meml. (BKW/KBKW) [Map] | |
| Website for Raleigh County Memorial Airport | |
| For more detail: AirNav AOPA FlightAware FlightStats | |
Other Roadside Stops ...
Find a Community in West Virginia
Off-the-Road Links ...
The official website for State of West Virginia: https://www.wv.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Edgar. |
| <2> | Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Edgar) to Point B. Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Edgar. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 38.6790, Longitude: -81.7040 [Map]. In this case, the coordinates for Edgar have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <3> | The IATA and ICAO are organizations that, amongst other functions, provide identifying codes for airports. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is an airline trade organization. The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is an agency of the United Nations. Although the codes are similar, be careful not to confuse them. |
| <4> | When we are planning a trip (for example, to Edgar), we usually look for the obvious: the choice of airlines that fly into the airport, the number of flights, the connections we have to make, which car rentals are available, etc. We also look for sights and attractions that we might find between any given airport and our destination - we do love exploring. We're willing to fly into a more distant airport if we can get the services and amenities that we like. Even though our choice of airport might be inconvenient to others, it usually gives us a better trip. |