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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 Tabernacle, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Tabernacle 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 Tabernacle:
    • 31.181843, -85.468267
    • 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 Tabernacle
  • 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 Tabernacle ...

We found seventeen communities that share the name Tabernacle.

There are three communities within Alabama that are also named Tabernacle.

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

In addition to the above occurrences of Tabernacle, we know of another community located outside of the United States and Canada.

  • Communities Located In Alabama ...
    • Barbour County
      • This Tabernacle is located in Barbour County and lies 51 miles [82.1 km]<1> to the north of the Tabernacle that is located in Houston County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Barbour County community of Tabernacle.
    • Bibb County
      • This Tabernacle is located in Bibb County and lies 146 miles [235 km]<1> to the northwest of the Tabernacle that is located in Houston County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bibb County community of Tabernacle.
    • Coffee County
      • This Tabernacle is located in Coffee County and lies 30 miles [48.3 km]<1> to the northwest of the Tabernacle that is located in Houston County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Coffee County community of Tabernacle.
  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Georgia
      • Haralson County
      • This Tabernacle is located in Haralson County and lies 180 miles [289.7 km]<1> to the north of the Tabernacle that is located in Houston County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Haralson County community of Tabernacle.
      • Washington County
      • This Tabernacle is located in Washington County and lies 193 miles [310.6 km] to the northeast of the Tabernacle that is located in Houston County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washington County community of Tabernacle.
    • Kentucky
      • Todd County
      • This Tabernacle is located in Todd County and lies 405 miles [651.8 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Tabernacle that is located in Houston County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Todd County community of Tabernacle.
    • Maryland
      • Anne Arundel County
      • This Tabernacle is located in Anne Arundel County and lies 726 miles [1,168.4 km]<1> to the northeast of the Tabernacle that is located in Houston County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Anne Arundel County community of Tabernacle.
    • Mississippi
      • Attala 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 Mississippi community of Tabernacle [Attala County].
    • New Jersey
      • Burlington County
      • This Tabernacle is located in Burlington County and lies 849 miles [1,366.3 km]<1> to the northeast of the Tabernacle that is located in Houston County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Burlington County community of Tabernacle.
      • Sussex County
      • This Tabernacle is located in Sussex County and lies 802 miles [1,290.7 km] to the northeast of the Tabernacle that is located in Houston County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sussex County community of Tabernacle.
    • North Carolina
      • Guilford 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 North Carolina community of Tabernacle [Guilford County].
    • South Carolina
      • Chesterfield 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 South Carolina community of Tabernacle [Chesterfield County].
      • Marion County
      • This Tabernacle is located in Marion County and lies 403 miles [648.6 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Tabernacle that is located in Houston County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Marion County community of Tabernacle.
    • Tennessee
      • Haywood 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 Tabernacle [Haywood County].
      • Tipton County
      • This Tabernacle is located in Tipton County and lies 382 miles [614.8 km]<1> to the northwest of the Tabernacle that is located in Houston County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tipton County community of Tabernacle.
    • Virginia
      • Mathews County
      • This Tabernacle is located in Mathews County and lies 677 miles [1,089.5 km]<1> to the northeast of the Tabernacle that is located in Houston County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mathews County community of Tabernacle.
  • Communities Beyond North America ...
    • Saint Kitts and Nevis
      • Distance: 1,710 miles [2,752 km]<1> to the east southeast

Curious and Interesting Names Near Tabernacle ...

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.

  • Chickasaw Heights
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chickasaw Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chickasaw Heights
    • Chickasaw Heights is located in Houston County
  • Clark Crossroads
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clark Crossroads have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clark Crossroads
    • Clark Crossroads is located in Houston County
  • Cottondale
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • 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 Houston County
  • Green Acres
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Acres have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Acres
    • Green Acres is located in Houston County
  • Griffin Heights
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Griffin Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Griffin Heights
    • Griffin Heights is located in Houston County
  • Jones Crossroads
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jones Crossroads have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jones Crossroads
    • Jones Crossroads is located in Houston County
  • Kelly Springs
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kelly Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kelly Springs
    • Kelly Springs is located in Houston County
  • Melody Heights
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Melody Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Melody Heights
    • Melody Heights is located in Houston County
  • Parish
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Parish have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Parish
    • Parish is located in Houston County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Parish <5>
  • Peach Tree Hills
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Peach Tree Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Peach Tree Hills
    • Peach Tree Hills is located in Houston County
  • Peterman
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Peterman have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Peterman
    • Peterman is located in Houston County
  • Rock Creek Park
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rock Creek Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rock Creek Park
    • Rock Creek Park is located in Houston County
  • Continue List   (5 more) ...
    • Shady Heights
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shady Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shady Heights
      • Shady Heights is located in Houston County
    • Silver Meadows
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Silver Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Silver Meadows
      • Silver Meadows is located in Houston County
    • Stadium Place
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stadium Place have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stadium Place
      • Stadium Place is located in Houston County
    • Whispering Pines
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Whispering Pines have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whispering Pines
      • Whispering Pines is located in Houston County
    • Wiregrass Hills
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wiregrass Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wiregrass Hills
      • Wiregrass Hills is located in Houston County

How Far From Tabernacle to ...

We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers that were published in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the Gazetteers include the distance from a community such as Tabernacle to various places of note, such as the White House.

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

  • Dothan, which is the Seat of Houston County, lies just to the Northeast.
  • Montgomery, which is the State Capital of Alabama, lies 95 miles [152.9 km]<1> to the north northwest (NNW). If you could drive a straight line from Tabernacle 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 6 days. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take three full days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 714 miles [1,149.1 km] to the northeast (NE). Driving would take just about two full days, a buggy would take 28 days and walking would take 41 days.
  • The shortest distance<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,605 miles [10,629.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,300 miles [11,748.2 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,181 miles [8,338 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<10>

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

The official website for Houston County: www.houstoncounty.org/

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 obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Tabernacle) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Tabernacle. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 31.1818, Longitude: -85.4683       In this case, the coordinates for Tabernacle 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 Tabernacle, 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 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 Tabernacle 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'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 Tabernacle 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 312.734 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 307.875 degrees.
<10>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 310.269 degrees.




 

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