Swasey Observatory
Swasey Observatory is a building in Granville Township, Licking, Ohio. Swasey Observatory is situated nearby to the church Swasey Chapel, as well as near the sports venue Alumni Memorial Field House.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include St. Luke’s Episcopal Church and Sugar Loaf Park.
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
Church
Photo: Wikimedia, Public domain.
The St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Granville, Ohio is a historic church located at 111 E. Broadway Street in Granville. The Greek Revival church building was constructed in 1837. St. Luke’s Episcopal Church is situated 1,300 feet south of Swasey Observatory.
Sugar Loaf Park
Park
Photo: Chamberednautilus, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Sugar Loaf Park is situated 2,000 feet southwest of Swasey Observatory.
Buxton Inn
Hotel
Photo: Bubba73, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Buxton Inn, located in Granville, Ohio, is one of Ohio's oldest inns. It was built in 1812 by Orrin Granger, and has operated as a tavern and inn almost continuously since then. Buxton Inn is situated 1,900 feet southeast of Swasey Observatory.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Granville and Welsh Hills.
Granville
Photo: Pbass1956, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Granville is a village in Licking County, Ohio, United States. The population was 5,946 at the 2020 census. The village is located in a rural area of hills, known locally as the Welsh Hills, in central Ohio.
Welsh Hills
Hamlet
Welsh Hills is an unincorporated community in Granville, Licking County, Ohio. It was settled by Welsh immigrants and was founded in 1802. Welsh Hills is situated 3 miles east of Swasey Observatory.
Scott Corners
Hamlet
St. Albans Township is one of the 25 townships of Licking County, Ohio, United States. As of the 2020 census, the total population was 2,542. Scott Corners is situated 4½ miles west of Swasey Observatory.
Swasey Observatory
- Type: Building
- Location: Granville Township, Licking, Ohio, Midwest, United States, North America
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
40.07103° or 40° 4′ 16″ northLongitude
-82.52093° or 82° 31′ 15″ westOpen location code
86GV3FCH+CJOpenStreetMap ID
way 579036983OpenStreetMap feature
building=yes
This page is based on OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, and Wikimedia Commons.
We’d love your help improving our open data sources. Thank you for contributing.
Satellite Map
Discover Swasey Observatory from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Swasey Chapel and Alumni Memorial Field House.
Nearby Places
Explore places such as Gilpatrick Honors Center and Reese House.
Ohio: Must-Visit Destinations
Delve into Columbus, Cincinnati, Cleveland, and Bowling Green.
Curious Buildings to Discover
Uncover intriguing buildings from every corner of the globe.