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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 Grove Park, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Grove Park 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 Grove Park:
    • 33.478995, -86.802489
    • 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 Grove Park
  • 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 Grove Park ...

We found twenty communities that share the name Grove Park.

There are two communities within Alabama that are also named Grove Park.

Beyond Alabama, we know of another eighteen communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these eighteen communities, nineteen are located in the United States and one is in Canada.

  • Communities Located In Alabama ...
    • Madison County
      • This Grove Park is located in Madison County and lies 89 miles [143.2 km]<1> to the north of the Grove Park that is located in Jefferson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Madison County community of Grove Park.
    • Talladega County
      • This Grove Park is located in Talladega County and lies 29 miles [46.7 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Grove Park that is located in Jefferson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Talladega County community of Grove Park.
  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Florida
      • Alachua County
      • This Grove Park is located in Alachua County and lies 382 miles [614.8 km]<1> to the southeast of the Grove Park that is located in Jefferson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Alachua County community of Grove Park.
      • Duval 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 Florida community of Grove Park [Duval County].
      • Hillsborough County
      • This Grove Park is located in Hillsborough County and lies 465 miles [748.3 km] to the southeast of the Grove Park that is located in Jefferson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hillsborough County community of Grove Park.
      • Polk 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 Florida community of Grove Park [Polk County].
    • Georgia
      • Chatham County
      • This Grove Park is located in Chatham County and lies 346 miles [556.8 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Grove Park that is located in Jefferson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chatham County community of Grove Park.
      • Dougherty County
      • This Grove Park is located in Dougherty County and lies 205 miles [329.9 km] to the southeast of the Grove Park that is located in Jefferson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dougherty County community of Grove Park.
      • Fulton County
      • This Grove Park is located in Fulton County and lies 137 miles [220.5 km] to the east of the Grove Park that is located in Jefferson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fulton County community of Grove Park.
      • Houston County
      • This Grove Park is located in Houston County and lies 193 miles [310.6 km] to the east southeast of the Grove Park that is located in Jefferson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Houston County community of Grove Park.
    • Mississippi
      • Rankin County
      • This Grove Park is located in Rankin County and lies 203 miles [326.7 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Grove Park that is located in Jefferson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rankin County community of Grove Park.
    • North Carolina
      • Alamance County
      • This Grove Park is located in Alamance County and lies 453 miles [729 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Grove Park that is located in Jefferson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Alamance County community of Grove Park.
      • Harnett County
      • This Grove Park is located in Harnett County and lies 484 miles [778.9 km] to the east northeast of the Grove Park that is located in Jefferson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harnett County community of Grove Park.
      • Lenoir County
      • This Grove Park is located in Lenoir County and lies 540 miles [869 km] to the east northeast of the Grove Park that is located in Jefferson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lenoir County community of Grove Park.
      • Mecklenburg County
      • This Grove Park is located in Mecklenburg County and lies 366 miles [589 km] to the east northeast of the Grove Park that is located in Jefferson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mecklenburg County community of Grove Park.
    • Ontario
      • This Grove Park lies 911 miles [1,466.1 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Grove Park that is located in Jefferson County.
    • South Carolina
      • Florence County
      • This Grove Park is located in Florence County and lies 403 miles [648.6 km]<1> to the east of the Grove Park that is located in Jefferson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Florence County community of Grove Park.
    • Virginia
      • Danville City
      • This Grove Park is located in Danville City and lies 469 miles [754.8 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Grove Park that is located in Jefferson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Danville City community of Grove Park.
      • Portsmouth City
      • This Grove Park is located in Portsmouth City and lies 632 miles [1,017.1 km] to the east northeast of the Grove Park that is located in Jefferson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Portsmouth City community of Grove Park.
      • Roanoke City
      • This Grove Park is located in Roanoke City and lies 465 miles [748.3 km] to the northeast of the Grove Park that is located in Jefferson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Roanoke City community of Grove Park.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Grove Park ...

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
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cherokee Forest have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherokee Forest
    • Cherokee Forest is located in Jefferson County
  • Chimney Hills
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chimney Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chimney Hills
    • Chimney Hills is located in Jefferson County
  • Coventry
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Coventry have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coventry
    • Coventry is located in Jefferson County
  • Crest
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crest have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crest
    • Crest is located in Jefferson County
  • Crossgate
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crossgate have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crossgate
    • Crossgate is located in Jefferson County
  • English Village
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for English Village have been provided by the GNIS.<3> 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 north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Five Points South have been provided by the GNIS.<3> 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
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Park
    • Forest Park is located in Jefferson County
  • Glen Iris
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glen Iris have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glen Iris
    • Glen Iris is located in Jefferson County
  • Homewood
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Homewood have been provided by the GNIS.<3> 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 <4>
  • Imperial Forest
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Imperial Forest have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Imperial Forest
    • Imperial Forest is located in Jefferson County
  • Lakeview Park
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lakeview Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lakeview Park
    • Lakeview Park is located in Jefferson County
  • Continue List   (8 more) ...
    • Mason City
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mason City have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mason City
      • Mason City is located in Jefferson County
    • Mountain Brook
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mountain Brook have been provided by the GNIS.<3> 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 <4>
    • Rocky Bridge
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rocky Bridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rocky Bridge
      • Rocky Bridge is located in Jefferson County
    • Rosedale
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rosedale have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rosedale
      • Rosedale is located in Jefferson County
    • Shades Cliff
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shades Cliff have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shades Cliff
      • Shades Cliff is located in Jefferson County
    • Tangle Creek
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tangle Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tangle Creek
      • Tangle Creek is located in Jefferson County
    • Tanglewood
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tanglewood have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tanglewood
      • Tanglewood is located in Jefferson County
    • Twin Bridge
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Twin Bridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Twin Bridge
      • Twin Bridge is located in Jefferson County

How Far From Grove Park 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 Grove Park to various places of note, such as the White House.

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

  • Birmingham, which is the Seat of Jefferson County, lies just to the North.
  • Montgomery, which is the State Capital of Alabama, lies 81 miles [130.4 km]<1> to the south southeast (SSE). If you could drive a straight line from Grove Park to Montgomery, with an average speed<5>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 659 miles [1,060.6 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<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,553 miles [10,546 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,262 miles [11,687.1 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,138 miles [8,268.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>

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

The official website for Jefferson County: www.jeffcointouch.com/

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' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Grove Park) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Grove Park. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 33.4790, Longitude: -86.8025       In this case, the coordinates for Grove Park 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 Bird Creek to see Pete ... Bird Creek 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 Grove Park 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>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.
<4>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<5>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.
<6>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 Grove Park to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East.
<7>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 313.674 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 309.279 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 310.305 degrees.




 

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