Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Robinson, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Robinson and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Robinson
- 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 Robinson:
- 32.368752, -88.014462
- 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 Robinson
- 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 Marengo County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Marengo County
- Since Robinson is near Sumter County and also Choctaw County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Sumter County
- eBird sighting report for Choctaw 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 Robinson ...
We found 56 communities that share the name Robinson.
Within Alabama, the name Robinson is unique.
Beyond Alabama, we know of another 56 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 56 communities, 53 are located in the United States and three are in Canada.
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Bent County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Colorado community of Robinson [Bent County].
- Summit County
- This community is historic<2> and although located in Summit County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Summit County community of Robinson.
- Florida
- Georgia
- Floyd County
- This Robinson is located in Floyd County and lies 204 miles [328.3 km]<1> to the northeast of the Robinson that is located in Marengo County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Floyd County community of Robinson.
- Taliaferro County
- This Robinson is located in Taliaferro County and lies 302 miles [486 km] to the east northeast of the Robinson that is located in Marengo County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Taliaferro County community of Robinson.
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Greene County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Indiana community of Robinson [Greene County].
- Marion County
- This community is historic<2> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Indiana community of Robinson [Marion County].
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Aroostook County
- This Robinson is located in Aroostook County and lies 1,443 miles [2,322.3 km]<1> to the northeast of the Robinson that is located in Marengo County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Aroostook County community of Robinson.
- Washington County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Maine community of Robinson [Washington County].
- Maryland
- Michigan
- Baraga County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Michigan community of Robinson [Baraga County].
- Clare 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 Michigan community of Robinson [Clare County].
- Iosco 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 Michigan community of Robinson [Iosco County].
- Ottawa County
- This Robinson is located in Ottawa County and lies 740 miles [1,190.9 km]<1> to the north of the Robinson that is located in Marengo County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Ottawa County community of Robinson.
- Tuscola 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 Michigan community of Robinson [Tuscola County].
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nevada
- New Brunswick
- This Robinson lies 1,517 miles [2,441.4 km]<1> to the northeast of the Robinson that is located in Marengo County.
- New Mexico
- Colfax County
- This community is historic<2> and although located in Colfax County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Colfax County community of Robinson.
- Sierra County
- This community is historic and although located in Sierra County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sierra County community of Robinson.
- New York
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Crawford County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Ohio community of Robinson [Crawford County].
- Hamilton County
- This community is historic<2> and although located in Hamilton County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hamilton County community of Robinson.
- Logan 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 Ohio community of Robinson [Logan County].
- Ontario
- This Robinson lies 1,241 miles [1,997.2 km]<1> to the north of the Robinson that is located in Marengo County.
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Indiana County
- This Robinson is located in Indiana County and lies 741 miles [1,192.5 km]<1> to the northeast of the Robinson that is located in Marengo County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Indiana County community of Robinson.
- Lawrence County
- This Robinson is located in Lawrence County and lies 727 miles [1,170 km] to the north northeast of the Robinson that is located in Marengo County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lawrence County community of Robinson.
- Lycoming County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Pennsylvania community of Robinson [Lycoming County].
- Potter 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 Pennsylvania community of Robinson [Potter County].
- Washington County
- This Robinson is located in Washington County and lies 701 miles [1,128.2 km] to the northeast of the Robinson that is located in Marengo County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washington County community of Robinson.
- South Carolina
- Chesterfield County
- This Robinson is located in Chesterfield County and lies 492 miles [791.8 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Robinson that is located in Marengo County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chesterfield County community of Robinson.
- Darlington County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the South Carolina community of Robinson [Darlington County].
- Tennessee
- Chester County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Tennessee community of Robinson [Chester County].
- Coffee County
- This community is historic<2> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Tennessee community of Robinson [Coffee County].
- Texas
- McLennan County
- This Robinson is located in McLennan County and lies 537 miles [864.2 km]<1> to the west of the Robinson that is located in Marengo County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the McLennan County community of Robinson.
- Starr County
- This Robinson is located in Starr County and lies 777 miles [1,250.5 km] to the west southwest of the Robinson that is located in Marengo County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Starr County community of Robinson.
- Utah
- Vermont
- Washington
- Walla Walla County
- This Robinson is located in Walla Walla County and lies 1,864 miles [2,999.8 km]<1> to the northwest of the Robinson that is located in Marengo County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Walla Walla County community of Robinson.
- Whitman County
- This Robinson is located in Whitman County and lies 1,837 miles [2,956.4 km] to the northwest of the Robinson that is located in Marengo County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Whitman County community of Robinson.
- Wisconsin
- Brown County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Wisconsin community of Robinson [Brown County].
- Walworth 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 Wisconsin community of Robinson [Walworth County].
- Wyoming
- Yukon
- This Robinson lies 2,855 miles [4,594.7 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Robinson that is located in Marengo County.
Curious and Interesting Names Near Robinson ...
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.
- Blue Lock ‑ Historic
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast) - Deans Landing
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Deans Landing have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Deans Landing
- Deans Landing is located in Sumter County
- Derby
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Derby
- Derby is located in Sumter County
- Dug Hill
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the north) - Edna
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest) - Griffins ‑ Historic
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast) - Indian Springs
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Springs
- Indian Springs is located in Choctaw County
- Moscow
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the north) - Moscow Ferry
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Moscow Ferry have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Moscow Ferry
- Moscow Ferry is located in Marengo County
- Persimmon Grove
(5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Persimmon Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Persimmon Grove
- Persimmon Grove is located in Sumter County
- Pin Hook
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pin Hook
- Pin Hook is located in Marengo County
- Salt Well
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
How Far From Robinson 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 Robinson to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers and using the location of where the historic community of Robinson once stood, the straight-line distance beginning in Robinson and extending to:
- Linden, which is the Seat of Marengo County, lies 13 miles [20.9 km]<1> to the east southeast. If you could walk a straight line from Robinson to Linden, with an average speed<5> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take 6 hours to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take four to five hours.
- Montgomery, which is the State Capital of Alabama, lies 100 miles [160.9 km] to the east (E). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take less than two hours, a buggy would take three full days and walking would take 6 days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 762 miles [1,226.3 km] to the northeast (NE). Driving would take just about two full days, a buggy would take 30 days and walking would take 44 days.
- The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,657 miles [10,713.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,365 miles [11,852.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,242 miles [8,436.2 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
Off-the-Road Links ...
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 drawn from Point A (ie- Robinson) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Robinson. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 32.3688, Longitude: -88.0145 In this case, the coordinates for Robinson have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <2> | 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 Robinson, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy. |
| <3> | 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 Robinson 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. |
| <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 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 Robinson 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 314.324 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 309.879 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 311.011 degrees. |