Meigs district, Ohio, United States

Places to visit near Pomeroy

Pomeroy is a town in Meigs district, Ohio, United States, home to about 1,821 people. Within 50 km by road there are 135 places to visit — 29 hill stations & viewpoints, 21 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 15 forts & heritage and 9 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Meigs County Fairgrounds (5 km), Hobson Site (8 km) and McClintic Wildlife Management Area (15 km).

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Pomeroy, Ohio
Pomeroy, Meigs district, Ohio, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Pomeroy at a glance

Location
Meigs district, Ohio, United States
Population
about 1,821
Coordinates
39.0276° N, 82.0337° W
Places within 50 km
135 (16 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs

Top places to visit near Pomeroy

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Pomeroy

44 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Pomeroy. The closest is Rose Hill (3 km); the best-known is Mound Cemetery Mound (17 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Pomeroy

39 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Pomeroy. The closest is McClintic Wildlife Pond Number 18 Dam (13 km); the best-known is Turkey Run Lake Wildlife Management Area (30 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Pomeroy

36 forts & heritage within 100 km of Pomeroy. The closest is Hobson Site (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Pomeroy

28 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Pomeroy. The closest is McClintic Wildlife Management Area (15 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Pomeroy

24 churches within 100 km of Pomeroy. The closest is Pomeroy United Methodist Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Pomeroy

21 parks within 100 km of Pomeroy. The closest is Meigs County Fairgrounds (5 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Pomeroy

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 64 km on the road.

  1. Start in Pomeroy
  2. 5 km Meigs County Fairgrounds · park, Meigs
  3. 12 km Mound Cemetery Mound · viewpoint, Meigs
  4. 3 km Old Meigs County Courthouse · museum, Meigs
  5. 28 km McClintic Wildlife Management Area · nature spot, Mason
  6. 8 km Hobson Site · heritage site, Meigs
  7. 8 km Back to Pomeroy

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Pomeroy by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints2944Rose Hill (3 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2139McClintic Wildlife Pond Number 18 Dam (13 km)
    Forts & heritage1536Hobson Site (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens928McClintic Wildlife Management Area (15 km)
    Churches1224Pomeroy United Methodist Church (1 km)
    Parks1521Meigs County Fairgrounds (5 km)
    Museums916Old Meigs County Courthouse (15 km)
    Other attractions1316Mothman Statue (28 km)
    Caves47Ash Caves Hocking Hills State Park (26 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves56Eightmile Island (14 km)
    Waterfalls23Letart Falls United Methodist Church (22 km)
    Beaches & coast12Hughes Eddy (30 km)

    Pomeroy: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Pomeroy?

    Meigs County Fairgrounds (park, about 5 km), Hobson Site (heritage site, about 8 km), McClintic Wildlife Management Area (nature spot, about 15 km), Old Meigs County Courthouse (museum, about 15 km), Mound Cemetery Mound (viewpoint, about 17 km), Pomeroy United Methodist Church (church, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Pomeroy?

    135 places on Spotwander: 29 hill stations & viewpoints, 21 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 15 forts & heritage, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens, 12 churches.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Pomeroy?

    Rose Hill, about 3 km by road; Mound Cemetery Mound (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Pomeroy?

    McClintic Wildlife Pond Number 18 Dam, about 13 km by road; McClintic Wildlife Pond Number Three Dam (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Pomeroy?

    Hobson Site, about 8 km by road; Chester Academy (15 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Pomeroy?

    Start in Pomeroy, visit Meigs County Fairgrounds, then Mound Cemetery Mound, then Old Meigs County Courthouse, then McClintic Wildlife Management Area, then Hobson Site, and drive back — about 64 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Pomeroy?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Towns near Pomeroy

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Pomeroy’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Pomeroy on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.