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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 Peach Grove, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Peach Grove 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 Peach Grove:
    • 33.152342, -87.478337
    • 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 Peach Grove
  • 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 Peach Grove ...

We found six communities that share the name Peach Grove.

There is one other community in Alabama which is also named Peach Grove.

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

  • Communities Located In Alabama ...
    • Morgan County
      • This Peach Grove is located in Morgan County and lies 97 miles [156.1 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Peach Grove that is located in Tuscaloosa County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Morgan County community of Peach Grove.
  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Kansas
      • Clay 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 Peach Grove [Clay County].
      • Washington 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 Peach Grove [Washington County].
    • Kentucky
      • Pendleton County
      • This Peach Grove is located in Pendleton County and lies 430 miles [692 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Peach Grove that is located in Tuscaloosa County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pendleton County community of Peach Grove.
    • Virginia
      • Fairfax County
      • This community is historic<3> and although located in Fairfax County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fairfax County community of Peach Grove.
      • Rockingham County
      • This community is historic and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Virginia community of Peach Grove [Rockingham County].

Curious and Interesting Names Near Peach Grove ...

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.

  • Box Springs
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Box Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Box Springs
    • Box Springs is located in Tuscaloosa County
  • Cedar Knoll
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedar Knoll have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Knoll
    • Cedar Knoll is located in Tuscaloosa County
  • Cherokee Hills
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • 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 Tuscaloosa County
  • Cherry Dale
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cherry Dale have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherry Dale
    • Cherry Dale is located in Tuscaloosa County
  • Cottondale
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cottondale have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cottondale
    • Cottondale is located in Tuscaloosa County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cottondale <5>
  • Cottonwood Park
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cottonwood Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cottonwood Park
    • Cottonwood Park is located in Tuscaloosa County
  • Coventry
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Coventry have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coventry
    • Coventry is located in Tuscaloosa County
  • Eastern Hills
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eastern Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eastern Hills
    • Eastern Hills is located in Tuscaloosa County
  • Echo Hill
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Echo Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Echo Hill
    • Echo Hill is located in Tuscaloosa County
  • Fairway Drive
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fairway Drive have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairway Drive
    • Fairway Drive is located in Tuscaloosa County
  • High Point
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for High Point have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for High Point
    • High Point is located in Tuscaloosa County
  • Hillswood
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hillswood have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hillswood
    • Hillswood is located in Tuscaloosa County
  • Continue List   (16 more) ...
    • Huntland
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Huntland have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Huntland
      • Huntland is located in Tuscaloosa County
    • Hurricane Hills
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hurricane Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hurricane Hills
      • Hurricane Hills is located in Tuscaloosa County
    • Jerusalem Heights
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jerusalem Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jerusalem Heights
      • Jerusalem Heights is located in Tuscaloosa County
    • Lake Shore
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake Shore have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Shore
      • Lake Shore is located in Tuscaloosa County
    • Lynn Haven
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lynn Haven have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lynn Haven
      • Lynn Haven is located in Tuscaloosa County
    • Meadowbrook
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadowbrook have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadowbrook
      • Meadowbrook is located in Tuscaloosa County
    • Old Mill Trace
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Old Mill Trace have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Old Mill Trace
      • Old Mill Trace is located in Tuscaloosa County
    • Running Brook
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Running Brook have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Running Brook
      • Running Brook is located in Tuscaloosa County
    • Sky Ranch
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sky Ranch have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sky Ranch
      • Sky Ranch is located in Tuscaloosa County
    • Skyland Park
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Skyland Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Skyland Park
      • Skyland Park is located in Tuscaloosa County
    • Springbrook
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Springbrook have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Springbrook
      • Springbrook is located in Tuscaloosa County
    • Stokes
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stokes have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stokes
      • Stokes is located in Tuscaloosa County
    • Whispering Hills
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Whispering Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whispering Hills
      • Whispering Hills is located in Tuscaloosa County
    • Woodland Park
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodland Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodland Park
      • Woodland Park is located in Tuscaloosa County
    • Woodland Pines
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodland Pines have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodland Pines
      • Woodland Pines is located in Tuscaloosa County
    • Woodland Terrace
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodland Terrace have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodland Terrace
      • Woodland Terrace is located in Tuscaloosa County

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

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

  • Tuscaloosa, which is the Seat of Tuscaloosa County, lies just to the Northwest.
  • Montgomery, which is the State Capital of Alabama, lies 86 miles [138.4 km]<1> to the southeast (SE). If you could drive a straight line from Peach Grove 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 704 miles [1,133 km] to the northeast (NE). Driving would take just about two full days, a buggy would take 28 days and walking would take 40 days.
  • The shortest distance<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,597 miles [10,616.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,306 miles [11,757.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,183 miles [8,341.2 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<10>

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

The official website for Tuscaloosa County: www.co.tuscaloosa.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- Peach Grove) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Peach Grove. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 33.1523, Longitude: -87.4783       In this case, the coordinates for Peach Grove 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 Rock Creek to see Pete ... Rock 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 Peach Grove 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 Peach Grove, 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 Peach Grove 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 314.06 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 309.68 degrees.
<10>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 310.644 degrees.









 

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