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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 Point Pleasant, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Point Pleasant 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 Point Pleasant:
    • 38.852995, -82.130257
    • 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 Point Pleasant
  • 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 Point Pleasant ...

We found 28 communities that share the name Point Pleasant.

Within West Virginia, the name Point Pleasant is unique.

Beyond West Virginia, we know of another 28 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 28 communities, 26 are located in the United States and three are in Canada.

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • California
      • Sacramento County
      • This Point Pleasant is located in Sacramento County and lies 2,106 miles [3,389.3 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Point Pleasant that is located in Mason County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sacramento County community of Point Pleasant.
    • Florida
      • Marion County
      • This Point Pleasant is located in Marion County and lies 655 miles [1,054.1 km]<1> to the south of the Point Pleasant that is located in Mason County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Marion County community of Point Pleasant.
    • Illinois
      • Jasper County
      • This Point Pleasant is located in Jasper County and lies 319 miles [513.4 km]<1> to the west of the Point Pleasant that is located in Mason County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jasper County community of Point Pleasant.
    • Iowa
      • Hardin 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 Iowa community of Point Pleasant [Hardin County].
    • Kentucky
      • Ohio County
      • This Point Pleasant is located in Ohio County and lies 286 miles [460.3 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Point Pleasant that is located in Mason County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Ohio County community of Point Pleasant.
    • Louisiana
      • Claiborne Parish
      • This Point Pleasant is located in Claiborne Parish and lies 740 miles [1,190.9 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Point Pleasant that is located in Mason County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Claiborne Parish community of Point Pleasant.
      • Morehouse Parish
      • This Point Pleasant is located in Morehouse Parish and lies 691 miles [1,112.1 km] to the southwest of the Point Pleasant that is located in Mason County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Morehouse Parish community of Point Pleasant.
      • Plaquemines Parish
      • 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 Louisiana community of Point Pleasant [Plaquemines Parish].
      • Tensas Parish
      • 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 Louisiana community of Point Pleasant [Tensas Parish].
    • Maryland
      • Anne Arundel County
      • This Point Pleasant is located in Anne Arundel County and lies 298 miles [479.6 km]<1> to the east of the Point Pleasant that is located in Mason County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Anne Arundel County community of Point Pleasant.
    • Massachusetts
      • Worcester 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 Massachusetts community of Point Pleasant [Worcester County].
    • Missouri
      • New Madrid County
      • This Point Pleasant is located in New Madrid County and lies 439 miles [706.5 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Point Pleasant that is located in Mason County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the New Madrid County community of Point Pleasant.
    • New Jersey
      • Ocean 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 New Jersey community of Point Pleasant [Ocean County].
      • Sussex County
      • This Point Pleasant is located in Sussex County and lies 420 miles [675.9 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Point Pleasant that is located in Mason County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sussex County community of Point Pleasant.
    • New York
      • Chautauqua County
      • This Point Pleasant is located in Chautauqua County and lies 271 miles [436.1 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Point Pleasant that is located in Mason County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chautauqua County community of Point Pleasant.
      • Monroe 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 New York community of Point Pleasant [Monroe County].
    • Ohio
      • Clermont County
      • This Point Pleasant is located in Clermont County and lies 113 miles [181.9 km]<1> to the west of the Point Pleasant that is located in Mason County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clermont County community of Point Pleasant.
      • Gallia 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 Ohio community of Point Pleasant [Gallia County].
      • Guernsey 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 Ohio community of Point Pleasant [Guernsey County].
      • 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 Point Pleasant [Hocking County].
      • Paulding County
      • This community is historic and although located in Paulding County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Paulding County community of Point Pleasant.
    • Ontario
      • This Point Pleasant lies 468 miles [753.2 km]<1> to the northeast of the Point Pleasant that is located in Mason County.
    • Pennsylvania
      • Bucks County
      • This Point Pleasant is located in Bucks County and lies 390 miles [627.6 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Point Pleasant that is located in Mason County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bucks County community of Point Pleasant.
    • Prince Edward Island
      • This Point Pleasant lies 1,109 miles [1,784.8 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Point Pleasant that is located in Mason County.
    • South Carolina
      • Charleston County
      • This Point Pleasant is located in Charleston County and lies 435 miles [700.1 km]<1> to the south southeast of the Point Pleasant that is located in Mason County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Charleston County community of Point Pleasant.
    • Tennessee
      • Cocke County
      • This Point Pleasant is located in Cocke County and lies 198 miles [318.7 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Point Pleasant that is located in Mason County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cocke County community of Point Pleasant.
      • Decatur County
      • This Point Pleasant is located in Decatur County and lies 410 miles [659.8 km] to the west southwest of the Point Pleasant that is located in Mason County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Decatur County community of Point Pleasant.
    • Virginia
      • Bland County
      • This Point Pleasant is located in Bland County and lies 133 miles [214 km]<1> to the south southeast of the Point Pleasant that is located in Mason County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bland County community of Point Pleasant.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Point Pleasant ...

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.

  • Couch
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Couch have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Couch
    • Couch is located in Mason County
  • Evans Heights
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Evans Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Evans Heights
    • Evans Heights is located in Gallia County (OH)
  • Flatrock
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flatrock
    • Flatrock is located in Mason County
  • Hedgewood
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hedgewood have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hedgewood
    • Hedgewood is located in Gallia County (OH)
  • Heights
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heights
    • Heights is located in Mason County
  • Lawnview
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lawnview have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lawnview
    • Lawnview is located in Gallia County (OH)
  • Locust Lane ‑ Historic
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Locust Lane have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Locust Lane
    • Locust Lane is located in Mason County
  • Maggie
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maggie have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maggie
    • Maggie is located in Mason County
  • Mapleshade
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mapleshade have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mapleshade
    • Mapleshade is located in Gallia County (OH)
  • Meadow Look
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadow Look have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadow Look
    • Meadow Look is located in Gallia County (OH)
  • Meadowbrook
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadowbrook
    • Meadowbrook is located in Mason County
  • Orchard Hill
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Orchard Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Orchard Hill
    • Orchard Hill is located in Gallia County (OH)
  • Spring Valley
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spring Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spring Valley
    • Spring Valley is located in Gallia County (OH)
  • Willow Woods
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Willow Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willow Woods
    • Willow Woods is located in Gallia County (OH)

How Far From Point Pleasant 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 city such as Point Pleasant to various places of note, such as the White House.

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

  • Charleston, which is the State Capital of West Virginia, lies 44 miles [70.8 km]<1> to the southeast (SE). If you could walk a straight line from Point Pleasant to Charleston, with an average speed<5> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take about three full days to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take most of two days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 273 miles [439.4 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<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,111 miles [9,834.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,828 miles [10,988.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,703 miles [7,568.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>

Footnotes ...

<1>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Point Pleasant) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Point Pleasant. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 38.8530, Longitude: -82.1303       In this case, the coordinates for Point Pleasant 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 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 Point Pleasant 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.
<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 Point Pleasant, 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 Point Pleasant 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 310.956 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 306.923 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 306.919 degrees.