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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 Richardson, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Richardson 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 Richardson:
    • 34.200651, -85.742466
    • 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 Richardson
  • 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 Richardson ...

We found 30 communities that share the name Richardson.

There is one other community in Alabama which is also named Richardson.

Beyond Alabama, we know of another 29 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 29 communities, 27 are located in the United States and four are in Canada.

  • Communities Located In Alabama ...
    • Washington 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 Alabama community of Richardson [Washington County].
  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alaska
      • 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 Alaska community of Richardson.
    • Arkansas
      • Jefferson County
      • This Richardson is located in Jefferson County and lies 342 miles [550.4 km]<2> to the west of the Richardson that is located in Cherokee County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of Richardson.
    • Georgia
      • Rockdale County
      • This Richardson is located in Rockdale County and lies 101 miles [162.5 km]<2> to the east southeast of the Richardson that is located in Cherokee County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rockdale County community of Richardson.
    • Illinois
      • Kane County
      • This Richardson is located in Kane County and lies 557 miles [896.4 km]<2> to the north northwest of the Richardson that is located in Cherokee County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kane County community of Richardson.
    • Kansas
      • Leavenworth County
      • This Richardson is located in Leavenworth County and lies 615 miles [989.7 km]<2> to the northwest of the Richardson that is located in Cherokee County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Leavenworth County community of Richardson.
      • Osage 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 Richardson [Osage County].
      • Shawnee 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 Richardson [Shawnee County].
    • Kentucky
      • Lawrence County
      • This Richardson is located in Lawrence County and lies 310 miles [498.9 km]<2> to the north northeast of the Richardson that is located in Cherokee County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lawrence County community of Richardson.
    • Louisiana
      • Washington Parish
      • This Richardson is located in Washington Parish and lies 347 miles [558.4 km]<2> to the southwest of the Richardson that is located in Cherokee County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washington Parish community of Richardson.
    • Michigan
      • Schoolcraft 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 Michigan community of Richardson [Schoolcraft County].
    • Mississippi
      • Hancock 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 Mississippi community of Richardson [Hancock County].
      • Pearl River County
      • This Richardson is located in Pearl River County and lies 339 miles [545.6 km]<2> to the southwest of the Richardson that is located in Cherokee County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pearl River County community of Richardson.
    • New Brunswick
      • This Richardson lies 1,242 miles [1,998.8 km]<2> to the northeast of the Richardson that is located in Cherokee County.
    • New Hampshire
      • Hillsborough 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 New Hampshire community of Richardson [Hillsborough County].
    • New Mexico
      • Lincoln County
      • This community is historic<3> and although located in Lincoln County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lincoln County community of Richardson.
    • North Carolina
      • Bladen County
      • This Richardson is located in Bladen County and lies 394 miles [634.1 km]<2> to the east of the Richardson that is located in Cherokee County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bladen County community of Richardson.
    • Ontario
      • This Richardson lies 597 miles [960.8 km]<2> to the north northeast of the Richardson that is located in Cherokee County.
    • Oregon
      • Lane County
      • This Richardson is located in Lane County and lies 2,122 miles [3,415 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Richardson that is located in Cherokee County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lane County community of Richardson.
    • Saskatchewan
      • This Richardson lies 1,461 miles [2,351.3 km]<2> to the northwest of the Richardson that is located in Cherokee County.
    • Tennessee
      • Lawrence 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 Tennessee community of Richardson [Lawrence County].
      • Tipton 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 Tennessee community of Richardson [Tipton County].
    • Texas
      • Dallas County
      • This Richardson is located in Dallas County and lies 636 miles [1,023.5 km]<2> to the west of the Richardson that is located in Cherokee County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dallas County community of Richardson.
    • Utah
      • Grand 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 Utah community of Richardson [Grand County].
    • Virginia
      • Carroll County
      • This Richardson is located in Carroll County and lies 332 miles [534.3 km]<2> to the northeast of the Richardson that is located in Cherokee County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Carroll County community of Richardson.
      • Mecklenburg County
      • This Richardson is located in Mecklenburg County and lies 441 miles [709.7 km] to the east northeast of the Richardson that is located in Cherokee County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mecklenburg County community of Richardson.
      • New Kent 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 Virginia community of Richardson [New Kent County].
    • Washington
      • San Juan County
      • This Richardson is located in San Juan County and lies 2,135 miles [3,435.9 km]<2> to the northwest of the Richardson that is located in Cherokee County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the San Juan County community of Richardson.
    • West Virginia
      • Calhoun County
      • This Richardson is located in Calhoun County and lies 407 miles [655 km]<2> to the northeast of the Richardson that is located in Cherokee County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Calhoun County community of Richardson.
    • Wisconsin
      • Polk County
      • This Richardson is located in Polk County and lies 840 miles [1,351.8 km]<2> to the north northwest of the Richardson that is located in Cherokee County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Polk County community of Richardson.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Richardson ...

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.

  • Billy Goat Hill
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Billy Goat Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Billy Goat Hill
    • Billy Goat Hill is located in Cherokee County
  • Blue Pond
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Blue Pond have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blue Pond
    • Blue Pond is located in Cherokee County
  • Centre
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
  • Dixon Shop
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dixon Shop have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dixon Shop
    • Dixon Shop is located in Cherokee County
  • Edwards Ferry
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Edwards Ferry have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edwards Ferry
    • Edwards Ferry is located in Cherokee County
  • Griffin
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Griffin have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Griffin
    • Griffin is located in Cherokee County
  • Hopewell
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hopewell have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hopewell
    • Hopewell is located in Cherokee County
  • Leesburg
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
  • Round Mountain
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Round Mountain have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Round Mountain
    • Round Mountain is located in Cherokee County
  • Sand Rock
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sand Rock
    • Sand Rock is located in Cherokee County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 674 people

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

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

  • Centre, which is the Seat of Cherokee County, lies just to the Southeast.
  • Montgomery, which is the State Capital of Alabama, lies 129 miles [207.6 km]<2> to the south southwest (SSW). If you could drive a straight line from Richardson to Montgomery, with an average speed<6>of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, it would take less than three hours to make the trip. A comfortable walk of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour would take 8 days. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take 5 days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 581 miles [935 km] to the northeast (NE). Driving would take just over a day, a buggy would take 23 days and walking would take 33 days.
  • The shortest distance<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,475 miles [10,420.5 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,183 miles [11,559.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,060 miles [8,143.3 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<10>

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

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 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 Richardson 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- Richardson) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Richardson. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 34.2007, Longitude: -85.7425       In this case, the coordinates for Richardson have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<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 Richardson, 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 Richardson 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 313.078 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 308.691 degrees.
<10>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 309.719 degrees.









 

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