Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Macedonia, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Macedonia and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Macedonia
- 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 Macedonia:
- 33.402657, -88.239255
- 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 Macedonia
- 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 Pickens County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Pickens County
- Since Macedonia is near Lowndes County and also Lamar County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Lowndes County
- eBird sighting report for Lamar 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 Macedonia ...
We found 60 communities that share the name Macedonia.
There are five communities within Alabama that are also named Macedonia.
Beyond Alabama, we know of another 52 communities that are located throughout in the United States.
In addition to the above occurrences of Macedonia, we know of three communities located outside of the United States and Canada.
- Communities Located In Alabama ...
- Cleburne County
- Jackson County
- Lowndes County
- Montgomery County
- Walker County
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Arkansas
- Columbia County
- This Macedonia is located in Columbia County and lies 292 miles [469.9 km]<1> to the west of the Macedonia that is located in Pickens County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Columbia County community of Macedonia.
- Conway County
- This Macedonia is located in Conway County and lies 290 miles [466.7 km] to the west northwest of the Macedonia that is located in Pickens County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Conway County community of Macedonia.
- Saint Francis County
- This Macedonia is located in Saint Francis County and lies 194 miles [312.2 km] to the northwest of the Macedonia that is located in Pickens County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Saint Francis County community of Macedonia.
- Yell County
- This Macedonia is located in Yell County and lies 318 miles [511.8 km] to the west northwest of the Macedonia that is located in Pickens County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Yell County community of Macedonia.
- Connecticut
- Georgia
- Cherokee County
- This Macedonia is located in Cherokee County and lies 230 miles [370.1 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Macedonia that is located in Pickens County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cherokee County community of Macedonia.
- Miller County
- This Macedonia is located in Miller County and lies 256 miles [412 km] to the southeast of the Macedonia that is located in Pickens County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Miller County community of Macedonia.
- Towns County
- This Macedonia is located in Towns County and lies 278 miles [447.4 km] to the east northeast of the Macedonia that is located in Pickens County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Towns County community of Macedonia.
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kentucky
- Breathitt 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 Macedonia [Breathitt County].
- Christian 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 Kentucky community of Macedonia [Christian County].
- Estill County
- This Macedonia is located in Estill County and lies 381 miles [613.2 km]<1> to the northeast of the Macedonia that is located in Pickens County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Estill County community of Macedonia.
- Jackson County
- This Macedonia is located in Jackson County and lies 369 miles [593.8 km] to the northeast of the Macedonia that is located in Pickens County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jackson County community of Macedonia.
- Louisiana
- Mississippi
- Attala 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 Macedonia [Attala County].
- Chickasaw County
- This Macedonia is located in Chickasaw County and lies 45 miles [72.4 km]<1> to the northwest of the Macedonia that is located in Pickens County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chickasaw County community of Macedonia.
- Forrest County
- This Macedonia is located in Forrest County and lies 149 miles [239.8 km] to the south southwest of the Macedonia that is located in Pickens County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Forrest County community of Macedonia.
- Lee County
- This Macedonia is located in Lee County and lies 73 miles [117.5 km] to the north northwest of the Macedonia that is located in Pickens County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lee County community of Macedonia.
- Noxubee County
- This Macedonia is located in Noxubee County and lies 36 miles [57.9 km] to the southwest of the Macedonia that is located in Pickens County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Noxubee County community of Macedonia.
- Union County
- This Macedonia is located in Union County and lies 94 miles [151.3 km] to the northwest of the Macedonia that is located in Pickens County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Union County community of Macedonia.
- Missouri
- New Jersey
- North Carolina
- Cherokee 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 North Carolina community of Macedonia [Cherokee County].
- Chowan County
- This Macedonia is located in Chowan County and lies 681 miles [1,096 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Macedonia that is located in Pickens County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chowan County community of Macedonia.
- Montgomery 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 North Carolina community of Macedonia [Montgomery County].
- Wake County
- This Macedonia is located in Wake County and lies 563 miles [906.1 km] to the east northeast of the Macedonia that is located in Pickens County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wake County community of Macedonia.
- Washington County
- This Macedonia is located in Washington County and lies 678 miles [1,091.1 km] to the east northeast of the Macedonia that is located in Pickens County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washington County community of Macedonia.
- Yadkin County
- This Macedonia is located in Yadkin County and lies 480 miles [772.5 km] to the east northeast of the Macedonia that is located in Pickens County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Yadkin County community of Macedonia.
- Ohio
- Butler County
- This Macedonia is located in Butler County and lies 452 miles [727.4 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Macedonia that is located in Pickens County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Butler County community of Macedonia.
- Clinton County
- This community is historic<3> and although located in Clinton County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clinton County community of Macedonia.
- Summit County
- This Macedonia is located in Summit County and lies 660 miles [1,062.2 km] to the north northeast of the Macedonia that is located in Pickens County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Summit County community of Macedonia.
- Pennsylvania
- Bradford County
- This Macedonia is located in Bradford County and lies 866 miles [1,393.7 km]<1> to the northeast of the Macedonia that is located in Pickens County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bradford County community of Macedonia.
- Juniata County
- This Macedonia is located in Juniata County and lies 774 miles [1,245.6 km] to the northeast of the Macedonia that is located in Pickens County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Juniata County community of Macedonia.
- South Carolina
- Cherokee County
- This Macedonia is located in Cherokee County and lies 387 miles [622.8 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Macedonia that is located in Pickens County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cherokee County community of Macedonia.
- Lexington 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 Macedonia [Lexington County].
- Newberry County
- This Macedonia is located in Newberry County and lies 393 miles [632.5 km] to the east of the Macedonia that is located in Pickens County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Newberry County community of Macedonia.
- Tennessee
- Carroll County
- This Macedonia is located in Carroll County and lies 188 miles [302.6 km]<1> to the north of the Macedonia that is located in Pickens County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Carroll County community of Macedonia.
- Haywood County
- This Macedonia is located in Haywood County and lies 163 miles [262.3 km] to the north northwest of the Macedonia that is located in Pickens County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Haywood County community of Macedonia.
- McMinn County
- This Macedonia is located in McMinn County and lies 254 miles [408.8 km] to the east northeast of the Macedonia that is located in Pickens County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the McMinn County community of Macedonia.
- Monroe County
- This Macedonia is located in Monroe County and lies 271 miles [436.1 km] to the northeast of the Macedonia that is located in Pickens County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Monroe County community of Macedonia.
- Obion County
- This Macedonia is located in Obion County and lies 199 miles [320.3 km] to the north northwest of the Macedonia that is located in Pickens County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Obion County community of Macedonia.
- Sumner County
- This Macedonia is located in Sumner County and lies 230 miles [370.1 km] to the north northeast of the Macedonia that is located in Pickens County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sumner County community of Macedonia.
- White County
- This Macedonia is located in White County and lies 238 miles [383 km] to the northeast of the Macedonia that is located in Pickens County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the White County community of Macedonia.
- Texas
- Austin County
- This Macedonia is located in Austin County and lies 526 miles [846.5 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Macedonia that is located in Pickens County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Austin County community of Macedonia.
- Bowie 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 Texas community of Macedonia [Bowie County].
- Camp County
- This Macedonia is located in Camp County and lies 389 miles [626 km] to the west of the Macedonia that is located in Pickens County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Camp County community of Macedonia.
- Liberty County
- This Macedonia is located in Liberty County and lies 446 miles [717.8 km] to the west southwest of the Macedonia that is located in Pickens County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Liberty County community of Macedonia.
- Marion County
- This Macedonia is located in Marion County and lies 366 miles [589 km] to the west of the Macedonia that is located in Pickens County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Marion County community of Macedonia.
- Walker 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 Texas community of Macedonia [Walker County].
- Virginia
- Arkansas
- Communities Beyond North America ...
Curious and Interesting Names Near Macedonia ...
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.
- Archer
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Archer
- Archer is located in Pickens County
- Cedar Creek ‑ Historic
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedar Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Creek
- Cedar Creek is located in Lowndes County (MS)
- Cedar View
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedar View have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar View
- Cedar View is located in Lowndes County (MS)
- Coal Fire
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the east) - Columbus
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Columbus
- Columbus is located in Lowndes County (MS)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 23,307 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Columbus <5>
- Crow ‑ Historic
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest) - Ethelsville
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ethelsville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ethelsville
- Ethelsville is located in Pickens County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 73 people
- Fernbank
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast) - Forest
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the north) - Grantsville ‑ Historic
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grantsville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grantsville
- Grantsville is located in Noxubee County (MS)
- Greenacres
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greenacres have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenacres
- Greenacres is located in Lowndes County (MS)
- Liberty
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast) - Continue List (7 more) ...
- Pickens Ferry
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pickens Ferry have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pickens Ferry
- Pickens Ferry is located in Pickens County
- Pickensville
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pickensville
- Pickensville is located in Pickens County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 572 people
- Pickensville Ferry
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pickensville Ferry have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pickensville Ferry
- Pickensville Ferry is located in Pickens County
- Pinecrest
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest) - Plum Grove
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Plum Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Plum Grove
- Plum Grove is located in Lowndes County (MS)
- Reform
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Reform have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Reform
- Reform is located in Pickens County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,546 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Reform <5>
- Trinity
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
- Pickens Ferry
How Far From Macedonia to ...
We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers & Almanacs that were published in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the Gazetteers include the distance from a town such as Macedonia to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Macedonia and extending to:
- Carrollton, which is the Seat of Pickens County, lies 12 miles [19.3 km]<1> to the southeast. If you could walk a straight line from Macedonia to Carrollton, 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 132 miles [212.4 km] to the east southeast (ESE). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take less than three hours, a buggy would take 6 days and walking would take 8 days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 730 miles [1,174.8 km] to the northeast (NE). Driving would take just about two full days, a buggy would take 29 days and walking would take 42 days.
- The shortest distance<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,616 miles [10,647.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,329 miles [11,794.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,205 miles [8,376.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<10>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Macedonia. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
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 obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Macedonia) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Macedonia. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 33.4027, Longitude: -88.2393 In this case, the coordinates for Macedonia 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 Macedonia 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 Macedonia, 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 Macedonia 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 314.539 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 310.27 degrees. |
| <10> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 310.902 degrees. |