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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 Greenbrier, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Greenbrier 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 Greenbrier:
    • 34.670924, -86.843614
    • 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 Greenbrier
  • 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 Greenbrier ...

We found 31 communities that share the name Greenbrier.

There are two communities within Alabama that are also named Greenbrier.

Beyond Alabama, we know of another 29 communities that are located throughout in the United States.

  • Communities Located In Alabama ...
    • Lauderdale County
      • This Greenbrier is located in Lauderdale County and lies 46 miles [74 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Greenbrier that is located in Limestone County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lauderdale County community of Greenbrier.
    • Russell County
      • This Greenbrier is located in Russell County and lies 183 miles [294.5 km]<1> to the southeast of the Greenbrier that is located in Limestone County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Russell County community of Greenbrier.
  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Arkansas
      • Faulkner County
      • This Greenbrier is located in Faulkner County and lies 316 miles [508.6 km]<1> to the west of the Greenbrier that is located in Limestone County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Faulkner County community of Greenbrier.
    • Georgia
      • Dougherty County
      • This Greenbrier is located in Dougherty County and lies 260 miles [418.4 km]<1> to the southeast of the Greenbrier that is located in Limestone County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dougherty County community of Greenbrier.
      • Richmond County
      • This Greenbrier is located in Richmond County and lies 286 miles [460.3 km] to the east southeast of the Greenbrier that is located in Limestone County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Richmond County community of Greenbrier.
    • Illinois
      • Cook 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 Illinois community of Greenbrier [Cook County].
    • Indiana
      • Orange County
      • This Greenbrier is located in Orange County and lies 262 miles [421.6 km]<1> to the north of the Greenbrier that is located in Limestone County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Orange County community of Greenbrier.
      • Warrick County
      • This Greenbrier is located in Warrick County and lies 239 miles [384.6 km] to the north of the Greenbrier that is located in Limestone County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Warrick County community of Greenbrier.
    • Kentucky
      • Lincoln 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 Kentucky community of Greenbrier [Lincoln County].
      • Nelson County
      • This Greenbrier is located in Nelson County and lies 224 miles [360.5 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Greenbrier that is located in Limestone County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Nelson County community of Greenbrier.
    • Maryland
      • Baltimore County
      • This Greenbrier is located in Baltimore County and lies 651 miles [1,047.7 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Greenbrier that is located in Limestone County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Baltimore County community of Greenbrier.
      • Carroll County
      • This Greenbrier is located in Carroll County and lies 642 miles [1,033.2 km] to the northeast of the Greenbrier that is located in Limestone County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Carroll County community of Greenbrier.
      • Frederick County
      • This Greenbrier is located in Frederick County and lies 620 miles [997.8 km] to the northeast of the Greenbrier that is located in Limestone County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Frederick County community of Greenbrier.
      • Prince George's 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 Maryland community of Greenbrier [Prince George's County].
      • Washington County
      • This Greenbrier is located in Washington County and lies 608 miles [978.5 km] to the northeast of the Greenbrier that is located in Limestone County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washington County community of Greenbrier.
    • Mississippi
      • Monroe 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 Mississippi community of Greenbrier [Monroe County].
    • Missouri
      • Bollinger County
      • This Greenbrier is located in Bollinger County and lies 245 miles [394.3 km]<1> to the northwest of the Greenbrier that is located in Limestone County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bollinger County community of Greenbrier.
    • North Carolina
      • Alamance County
      • This Greenbrier is located in Alamance County and lies 426 miles [685.6 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Greenbrier that is located in Limestone County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Alamance County community of Greenbrier.
      • Cumberland County
      • Although located in Cumberland County, we don't know the location within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cumberland County community of Greenbrier.
      • Pitt County
      • This Greenbrier is located in Pitt County and lies 537 miles [864.2 km] to the east of the Greenbrier that is located in Limestone County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pitt County community of Greenbrier.
    • Ohio
      • Monroe County
      • This Greenbrier is located in Monroe County and lies 465 miles [748.3 km]<1> to the northeast of the Greenbrier that is located in Limestone County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Monroe County community of Greenbrier.
    • Pennsylvania
      • Centre 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 Pennsylvania community of Greenbrier [Centre County].
      • Delaware 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 Pennsylvania community of Greenbrier [Delaware County].
      • Northumberland County
      • This Greenbrier is located in Northumberland County and lies 693 miles [1,115.3 km]<1> to the northeast of the Greenbrier that is located in Limestone County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Northumberland County community of Greenbrier.
    • South Carolina
      • Fairfield 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 South Carolina community of Greenbrier [Fairfield County].
    • Tennessee
      • Cheatham County
      • This Greenbrier is located in Cheatham County and lies 111 miles [178.6 km]<1> to the north of the Greenbrier that is located in Limestone County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cheatham County community of Greenbrier.
      • Robertson County
      • This Greenbrier is located in Robertson County and lies 121 miles [194.7 km] to the north of the Greenbrier that is located in Limestone County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Robertson County community of Greenbrier.
      • Sevier 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 Tennessee community of Greenbrier [Sevier County].
      • Williamson County
      • This Greenbrier is located in Williamson County and lies 82 miles [132 km] to the north of the Greenbrier that is located in Limestone County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Williamson County community of Greenbrier.
    • Virginia
      • Charlottesville City
      • 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 Virginia community of Greenbrier [Charlottesville City].
    • West Virginia
      • McDowell 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 West Virginia community of Greenbrier [McDowell County].

Curious and Interesting Names Near Greenbrier ...

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.

  • Bluff City ‑ Historic
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bluff City have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bluff City
    • Bluff City is located in Morgan County
  • Bonnie Doone
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bonnie Doone have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bonnie Doone
    • Bonnie Doone is located in Limestone County
  • Cave Springs
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cave Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cave Springs
    • Cave Springs is located in Morgan County
  • Cloverleaf
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cloverleaf have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cloverleaf
    • Cloverleaf is located in Limestone County
  • Cottonwood
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cottonwood have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cottonwood
    • Cottonwood is located in Limestone County
  • Crowtown
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crowtown have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crowtown
    • Crowtown is located in Morgan County
  • French Hill
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for French Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for French Hill
    • French Hill is located in Limestone County
  • French Mill
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for French Mill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for French Mill
    • French Mill is located in Limestone County
  • Harris Station
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harris Station
    • Harris Station is located in Limestone County
  • Hickory Hills
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hickory Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Hills
    • Hickory Hills is located in Morgan County
  • Indian Hills
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Hills
    • Indian Hills is located in Madison County
  • Indian Trace
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Trace have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Trace
    • Indian Trace is located in Limestone County
  • Continue List   (12 more) ...
    • Jones Crossroads
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jones Crossroads have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jones Crossroads
      • Jones Crossroads is located in Limestone County
    • Maplewood
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maplewood have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maplewood
      • Maplewood is located in Madison County
    • Rainbow
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rainbow have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rainbow
      • Rainbow is located in Madison County
    • Rockhouse Landing
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rockhouse Landing have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rockhouse Landing
      • Rockhouse Landing is located in Limestone County
    • Rolling Hills
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rolling Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rolling Hills
      • Rolling Hills is located in Morgan County
    • Rolling Woods
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rolling Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rolling Woods
      • Rolling Woods is located in Madison County
    • Sunnyside Ferry
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunnyside Ferry have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunnyside Ferry
      • Sunnyside Ferry is located in Morgan County
    • Sunnyside Landing
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunnyside Landing have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunnyside Landing
      • Sunnyside Landing is located in Morgan County
    • Sweetwater
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sweetwater have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sweetwater
      • Sweetwater is located in Limestone County
    • Tanner
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Tanner Crossroads
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tanner Crossroads have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tanner Crossroads
      • Tanner Crossroads is located in Limestone County
    • Yorkshire
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Yorkshire have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Yorkshire
      • Yorkshire is located in Limestone County

How Far From Greenbrier to ...

We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers that were published in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the Gazetteers include the distance from a community such as Greenbrier to various places of note, such as the White House.

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

  • Athens, which is the Seat of Limestone County, lies 11 miles [17.7 km]<1> to the northwest. If you could walk a straight line from Greenbrier to Athens, with an average speed<6> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take five to six hours to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take nearly four hours.
  • Montgomery, which is the State Capital of Alabama, lies 161 miles [259.1 km] to the south (S). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take less than three hours, a buggy would take 7 days and walking would take 10 days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 615 miles [989.7 km] to the east northeast (ENE). Driving would take just over a day, a buggy would take 24 days and walking would take 35 days.
  • The shortest distance<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,498 miles [10,457.5 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,211 miles [11,605 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,087 miles [8,186.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<10>

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Greenbrier. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for Limestone County: www.co.limestone.al.us/

The official website for State of Alabama: https://www.alabama.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- Greenbrier) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Greenbrier. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 34.6709, Longitude: -86.8436       In this case, the coordinates for Greenbrier 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 Greenbrier 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 Greenbrier, 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'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 Greenbrier 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 313.767 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 309.552 degrees.
<10>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 310.062 degrees.




 

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