Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Ashland, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Ashland and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Ashland
- 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 Ashland:
- 34.799257, -86.516102
- 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 Ashland
- Bird Watching ...
- We enjoy finding new spots for bird watching and we use the eBird website for local sighting reports and to help identify hotspots.
- The eBird website is organized on a county-by-county basis. We have selected Madison County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Madison County
- Since Ashland is near Jackson County and also Lincoln County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Jackson County
- eBird sighting report for Lincoln County
- 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 Ashland ...
We found 56 communities that share the name Ashland.
There is one other community in Alabama which is also named Ashland.
Beyond Alabama, we know of another 55 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 55 communities, 55 are located in the United States and one is in Canada.
- Communities Located In Alabama ...
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Georgia
- Forsyth 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 Georgia community of Ashland [Forsyth County].
- Franklin County
- This Ashland is located in Franklin County and lies 182 miles [292.9 km]<1> to the east of the Ashland that is located in Madison County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Franklin County community of Ashland.
- Oconee County
- This Ashland is located in Oconee County and lies 178 miles [286.5 km] to the east southeast of the Ashland that is located in Madison County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Oconee County community of Ashland.
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Clark County
- This Ashland is located in Clark County and lies 757 miles [1,218.3 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Ashland that is located in Madison County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clark County community of Ashland.
- Ford 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 Kansas community of Ashland [Ford County].
- Geary 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 Kansas community of Ashland [Geary County].
- Ness 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 Kansas community of Ashland [Ness County].
- Riley 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 Kansas community of Ashland [Riley County].
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Concordia Parish
- This Ashland is located in Concordia Parish and lies 380 miles [611.6 km]<1> to the southwest of the Ashland that is located in Madison County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Concordia Parish community of Ashland.
- Natchitoches Parish
- This Ashland is located in Natchitoches Parish and lies 422 miles [679.1 km] to the west southwest of the Ashland that is located in Madison County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Natchitoches Parish community of Ashland.
- Tensas Parish
- This Ashland is located in Tensas Parish and lies 342 miles [550.4 km] to the west southwest of the Ashland that is located in Madison County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tensas Parish community of Ashland.
- Terrebonne Parish
- This Ashland is located in Terrebonne Parish and lies 437 miles [703.3 km] to the southwest of the Ashland that is located in Madison County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Terrebonne Parish community of Ashland.
- Maine
- Maryland
- Baltimore County
- This Ashland is located in Baltimore County and lies 632 miles [1,017.1 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Ashland that is located in Madison County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Baltimore County community of Ashland.
- Queen Anne'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 Ashland [Queen Anne's County].
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Alpena County
- This Ashland is located in Alpena County and lies 736 miles [1,184.5 km]<1> to the north of the Ashland that is located in Madison County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Alpena County community of Ashland.
- Newaygo County
- This Ashland is located in Newaygo County and lies 588 miles [946.3 km] to the north of the Ashland that is located in Madison County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Newaygo County community of Ashland.
- Mississippi
- Benton County
- This Ashland is located in Benton County and lies 150 miles [241.4 km]<1> to the west of the Ashland that is located in Madison County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Benton County community of Ashland.
- Issaquena County
- This Ashland is located in Issaquena County and lies 291 miles [468.3 km] to the west southwest of the Ashland that is located in Madison County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Issaquena County community of Ashland.
- Jefferson County
- This Ashland is located in Jefferson County and lies 347 miles [558.4 km] to the southwest of the Ashland that is located in Madison County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of Ashland.
- 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 Ashland [Monroe County].
- Missouri
- Boone County
- This Ashland is located in Boone County and lies 419 miles [674.3 km]<1> to the northwest of the Ashland that is located in Madison County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Boone County community of Ashland.
- Saint Louis 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 Missouri community of Ashland [Saint Louis County].
- Montana
- Nebraska
- New Brunswick
- This Ashland lies 1,273 miles [2,048.7 km]<1> to the northeast of the Ashland that is located in Madison County.
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New York
- Cayuga County
- This Ashland is located in Cayuga County and lies 769 miles [1,237.6 km]<1> to the northeast of the Ashland that is located in Madison County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cayuga County community of Ashland.
- Greene County
- This Ashland is located in Greene County and lies 835 miles [1,343.8 km] to the northeast of the Ashland that is located in Madison County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Greene County community of Ashland.
- North Carolina
- Ashe County
- This Ashland is located in Ashe County and lies 295 miles [474.8 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Ashland that is located in Madison County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Ashe County community of Ashland.
- Bertie County
- This Ashland is located in Bertie County and lies 554 miles [891.6 km] to the east northeast of the Ashland that is located in Madison County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bertie County community of Ashland.
- Caswell County
- This Ashland is located in Caswell County and lies 407 miles [655 km] to the east northeast of the Ashland that is located in Madison County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Caswell County community of Ashland.
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Clearfield County
- This Ashland is located in Clearfield County and lies 611 miles [983.3 km]<1> to the northeast of the Ashland that is located in Madison County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clearfield County community of Ashland.
- Schuylkill County
- This Ashland is located in Schuylkill County and lies 691 miles [1,112.1 km] to the northeast of the Ashland that is located in Madison County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Schuylkill County community of Ashland.
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- Darlington 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 Ashland [Darlington County].
- Lee County
- This Ashland is located in Lee County and lies 360 miles [579.4 km]<1> to the east of the Ashland that is located in Madison County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lee County community of Ashland.
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Virginia
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
Curious and Interesting Names Near Ashland ...
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.
- Bell Factory
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bell Factory have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bell Factory
- Bell Factory is located in Madison County
- Cedar Valley
(5 miles [8 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedar Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Valley
- Cedar Valley is located in Madison County
- Chase
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chase
- Chase is located in Madison County
- Cherokee Hills
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cherokee Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherokee Hills
- Cherokee Hills is located in Madison County
- Cherry Creek
(5 miles [8 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cherry Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherry Creek
- Cherry Creek is located in Madison County
- Darwin Downs
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Darwin Downs have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Darwin Downs
- Darwin Downs is located in Madison County
- Deposit
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast) - Glen Park
(5 miles [8 km] to the southwest) - Greenhill
(5 miles [8 km] to the southwest) - Lincoln
(5 miles [8 km] to the southwest) - Maysville
(5 miles [8 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maysville
- Maysville is located in Madison County
- Meadow Hills
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadow Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadow Hills
- Meadow Hills is located in Madison County
- Continue List (8 more) ...
- Mercury
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mercury
- Mercury is located in Madison County
- Meridianville
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meridianville
- Meridianville is located in Madison County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Meridianville <5>
- Moontown
(5 miles [8 km] to the southeast) - Mountain Brook
(5 miles [8 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mountain Brook have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mountain Brook
- Mountain Brook is located in Madison County
- Normal
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Normal have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Normal
- Normal is located in Madison County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Normal <5>
- Stag Run
(5 miles [8 km] to the west) - Three Forks
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Three Forks have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Three Forks
- Three Forks is located in Madison County
- Valley Park
(5 miles [8 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Valley Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Valley Park
- Valley Park is located in Madison County
- Mercury
How Far From Ashland 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 community such as Ashland to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Ashland and extending to:
- Huntsville, which is the Seat of Madison County, lies just to the Southwest.
- Montgomery, which is the State Capital of Alabama, lies 167 miles [268.8 km]<1> to the south (S). If you could drive a straight line from Ashland to Montgomery, with an average speed<6>of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, it would take about three hours to make the trip. A comfortable walk of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour would take 10 days. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take 7 days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 594 miles [956 km] to the east northeast (ENE). Driving would take just over a day, a buggy would take 24 days and walking would take 34 days.
- The shortest distance<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,478 miles [10,425.3 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,191 miles [11,572.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,067 miles [8,154.5 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<10>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Ashland. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Madison County: www.co.madison.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 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Ashland) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Ashland. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 34.7993, Longitude: -86.5161 In this case, the coordinates for Ashland 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 Ashland 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 Ashland, 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 Ashland 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 313.574 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 309.347 degrees. |
| <10> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 309.897 degrees. |