Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Birmingham, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Birmingham and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Birmingham
- 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 Birmingham:
- 33.527792, -86.804331
- 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 Birmingham
- 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 Jefferson County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Jefferson County
- Since Birmingham is near Shelby County and also Blount County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Shelby County
- eBird sighting report for Blount 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 Birmingham ...
We found 24 communities that share the name Birmingham.
Within Alabama, the name Birmingham is unique.
Beyond Alabama, we know of another 24 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 24 communities, 23 are located in the United States and one is in Canada.
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Colorado
- Huerfano County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Colorado community of Birmingham [Huerfano County].
- Georgia
- Fulton County
- This Birmingham is located in Fulton County and lies 148 miles [238.2 km]<2> to the east northeast of the Birmingham that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fulton County community of Birmingham.
- Illinois
- Schuyler County
- This Birmingham is located in Schuyler County and lies 515 miles [828.8 km]<2> to the north northwest of the Birmingham that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Schuyler County community of Birmingham.
- Indiana
- Miami County
- This Birmingham is located in Miami County and lies 513 miles [825.6 km]<2> to the north of the Birmingham that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Miami County community of Birmingham.
- Tippecanoe County
- This Birmingham is located in Tippecanoe County and lies 479 miles [770.9 km] to the north of the Birmingham that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tippecanoe County community of Birmingham.
- Iowa
- Van Buren County
- This Birmingham is located in Van Buren County and lies 580 miles [933.4 km]<2> to the north northwest of the Birmingham that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Van Buren County community of Birmingham.
- Kansas
- Haskell County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Kansas community of Birmingham [Haskell County].
- Jackson County
- This Birmingham is located in Jackson County and lies 638 miles [1,026.8 km]<2> to the northwest of the Birmingham that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jackson County community of Birmingham.
- Kiowa 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 Birmingham [Kiowa County].
- Wyandotte 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 Birmingham [Wyandotte County].
- Kentucky
- Marshall County
- This Birmingham is located in Marshall County and lies 246 miles [395.9 km]<2> to the north northwest of the Birmingham that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Marshall County community of Birmingham.
- Michigan
- Oakland County
- This Birmingham is located in Oakland County and lies 652 miles [1,049.3 km]<2> to the north northeast of the Birmingham that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Oakland County community of Birmingham.
- Mississippi
- Lee County
- This Birmingham is located in Lee County and lies 127 miles [204.4 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Birmingham that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lee County community of Birmingham.
- Missouri
- Clay County
- This Birmingham is located in Clay County and lies 576 miles [927 km]<2> to the northwest of the Birmingham that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clay County community of Birmingham.
- New Jersey
- Burlington County
- This Birmingham is located in Burlington County and lies 802 miles [1,290.7 km]<2> to the northeast of the Birmingham that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Burlington County community of Birmingham.
- Ohio
- Coshocton County
- This community is historic<3> and although located in Coshocton County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Coshocton County community of Birmingham.
- Erie County
- This Birmingham is located in Erie County and lies 591 miles [951.1 km]<2> to the north northeast of the Birmingham that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Erie County community of Birmingham.
- Guernsey County
- This Birmingham is located in Guernsey County and lies 546 miles [878.7 km] to the north northeast of the Birmingham that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Guernsey County community of Birmingham.
- Lucas County
- This community is historic and although located in Lucas County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lucas County community of Birmingham.
- Pennsylvania
- Allegheny County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Pennsylvania community of Birmingham [Allegheny County].
- Chester County
- This Birmingham is located in Chester County and lies 759 miles [1,221.5 km]<2> to the northeast of the Birmingham that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chester County community of Birmingham.
- Huntingdon County
- This Birmingham is located in Huntingdon County and lies 682 miles [1,097.6 km] to the northeast of the Birmingham that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Huntingdon County community of Birmingham.
- Saskatchewan
- This Birmingham lies 1,452 miles [2,336.8 km]<2> to the north northwest of the Birmingham that is located in Jefferson County.
- Virginia
- Tazewell County
- This Birmingham is located in Tazewell County and lies 372 miles [598.7 km]<2> to the northeast of the Birmingham that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tazewell County community of Birmingham.
- Colorado
Curious and Interesting Names Near Birmingham ...
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.
- Cherokee Forest
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cherokee Forest have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherokee Forest
- Cherokee Forest is located in Jefferson County
- Danville
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast) - English Village
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for English Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for English Village
- English Village is located in Jefferson County
- Five Points South
(Less than 2 miles to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Five Points South have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Five Points South
- Five Points South is located in Jefferson County
- Forest Park
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Park
- Forest Park is located in Jefferson County
- Frenchtown
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Frenchtown have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Frenchtown
- Frenchtown is located in Jefferson County
- Gate City
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the east) - Glen Iris
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south) - Grove Park
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grove Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grove Park
- Grove Park is located in Jefferson County
- Homewood
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Homewood have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Homewood
- Homewood is located in Jefferson County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 25,174 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Homewood <5>
- Kingsway Terrace
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kingsway Terrace have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kingsway Terrace
- Kingsway Terrace is located in Jefferson County
- Lewisburg
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north) - Continue List (15 more) ...
- Little Italy
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Little Italy have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Little Italy
- Little Italy is located in Jefferson County
- Marks Village
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marks Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marks Village
- Marks Village is located in Jefferson County
- Mason City
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mason City have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mason City
- Mason City is located in Jefferson County
- Mountain Brook
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)- 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 Jefferson County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 20,034 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mountain Brook <5>
- Mountain Park
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mountain Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mountain Park
- Mountain Park is located in Jefferson County
- Plain View
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Plain View have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Plain View
- Plain View is located in Jefferson County
- Rosedale
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south) - Shadyside
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the west) - Trotwood Park
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Trotwood Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Trotwood Park
- Trotwood Park is located in Jefferson County
- Tuxedo Heights
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tuxedo Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tuxedo Heights
- Tuxedo Heights is located in Jefferson County
- Village Creek
(Less than 2 miles to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Village Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Village Creek
- Village Creek is located in Jefferson County
- Vulcan City
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vulcan City have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vulcan City
- Vulcan City is located in Jefferson County
- Woodlawn
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east) - Woodlawn Heights
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodlawn Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodlawn Heights
- Woodlawn Heights is located in Jefferson County
- Zion Heights
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Zion Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Zion Heights
- Zion Heights is located in Jefferson County
- Little Italy
How Far From Birmingham 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 Birmingham to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Birmingham and extending to:
- Montgomery, which is the State Capital of Alabama, lies 84 miles [135.2 km]<2> to the south southeast (SSE). If you could drive a straight line from Birmingham to Montgomery, with an average speed<6>of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, it would take less than two hours to make the trip. A comfortable walk of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour would take 5 days. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take most of three days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 657 miles [1,057.3 km] to the northeast (NE). Driving would take just about two full days, a buggy would take 26 days and walking would take 38 days.
- The shortest distance<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,551 miles [10,542.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,260 miles [11,683.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,136 miles [8,265.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<10>
Off-the-Road Links ...
The official website for Birmingham: www.informationbirmingham.com/
The official website for Jefferson County: www.jeffcointouch.com/
The official website for State of Alabama: https://www.alabama.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | 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 Birmingham 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. |
| <2> | Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a '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- Birmingham) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Birmingham. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 33.5278, Longitude: -86.8043 |
| <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 Birmingham, 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 Birmingham 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 313.678 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 309.291 degrees. |
| <10> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 310.295 degrees. |