Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Woodlawn, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Woodlawn and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Woodlawn
- 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 Woodlawn:
- 33.540660, -86.751656
- 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 Woodlawn
- 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 Jefferson County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Jefferson County
- Since Woodlawn is near Blount County and also Shelby County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Blount County
- eBird sighting report for Shelby 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 Woodlawn ...
We found 81 communities that share the name Woodlawn.
There is one other community in Alabama which is also named Woodlawn.
Beyond Alabama, we know of another 80 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 80 communities, 79 are located in the United States and two are in Canada.
- Communities Located In Alabama ...
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Arkansas
- Lonoke County
- This Woodlawn is located in Lonoke County and lies 307 miles [494.1 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Woodlawn that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lonoke County community of Woodlawn.
- Nevada 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 Arkansas community of Woodlawn [Nevada County].
- Florida
- Bay 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 Florida community of Woodlawn [Bay County].
- Saint Johns County
- This Woodlawn is located in Saint Johns County and lies 403 miles [648.6 km]<1> to the southeast of the Woodlawn that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Saint Johns County community of Woodlawn.
- Georgia
- Henry County
- This Woodlawn is located in Henry County and lies 141 miles [226.9 km]<1> to the east of the Woodlawn that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Henry County community of Woodlawn.
- Lincoln County
- This Woodlawn is located in Lincoln County and lies 247 miles [397.5 km] to the east of the Woodlawn that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lincoln County community of Woodlawn.
- Murray 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 Georgia community of Woodlawn [Murray County].
- Hawaii
- This Woodlawn lies 4,354 miles [7,007.1 km]<1> to the west of the Woodlawn that is located in Jefferson County.
- Illinois
- Cook County
- This Woodlawn is located in Cook County and lies 570 miles [917.3 km]<1> to the north of the Woodlawn that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cook County community of Woodlawn.
- Jefferson County
- This Woodlawn is located in Jefferson County and lies 354 miles [569.7 km] to the north northwest of the Woodlawn that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of Woodlawn.
- Kansas
- Nemaha County
- This Woodlawn is located in Nemaha County and lies 663 miles [1,067 km]<1> to the northwest of the Woodlawn that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Nemaha County community of Woodlawn.
- Sumner 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 Kansas community of Woodlawn [Sumner County].
- Kentucky
- Campbell County
- This Woodlawn is located in Campbell County and lies 403 miles [648.6 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Woodlawn that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Campbell County community of Woodlawn.
- McCracken County
- This Woodlawn is located in McCracken County and lies 262 miles [421.6 km] to the north northwest of the Woodlawn that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the McCracken County community of Woodlawn.
- Nelson County
- This Woodlawn is located in Nelson County and lies 305 miles [490.8 km] to the north northeast of the Woodlawn that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Nelson County community of Woodlawn.
- Louisiana
- Assumption Parish
- This Woodlawn is located in Assumption Parish and lies 352 miles [566.5 km]<1> to the southwest of the Woodlawn that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Assumption Parish community of Woodlawn.
- East Baton Rouge Parish
- This Woodlawn is located in East Baton Rouge Parish and lies 330 miles [531.1 km] to the southwest of the Woodlawn that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the East Baton Rouge Parish community of Woodlawn.
- Jefferson Davis Parish
- This Woodlawn is located in Jefferson Davis Parish and lies 427 miles [687.2 km] to the west southwest of the Woodlawn that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson Davis Parish community of Woodlawn.
- Plaquemines Parish
- This Woodlawn is located in Plaquemines Parish and lies 323 miles [519.8 km] to the southwest of the Woodlawn that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Plaquemines Parish community of Woodlawn.
- Terrebonne Parish
- This Woodlawn is located in Terrebonne Parish and lies 359 miles [577.8 km] to the southwest of the Woodlawn that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Terrebonne Parish community of Woodlawn.
- Vermilion Parish
- This Woodlawn is located in Vermilion Parish and lies 394 miles [634.1 km] to the southwest of the Woodlawn that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Vermilion Parish community of Woodlawn.
- Webster Parish
- This Woodlawn is located in Webster Parish and lies 388 miles [624.4 km] to the west of the Woodlawn that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Webster Parish community of Woodlawn.
- Maryland
- Baltimore County
- This Woodlawn is located in Baltimore County and lies 684 miles [1,100.8 km]<1> to the northeast of the Woodlawn that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Baltimore County community of Woodlawn.
- Cecil County
- This Woodlawn is located in Cecil County and lies 725 miles [1,166.8 km] to the northeast of the Woodlawn that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cecil County community of Woodlawn.
- Prince George's County
- This Woodlawn is located in Prince George's County and lies 663 miles [1,067 km] to the northeast of the Woodlawn that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Prince George's County community of Woodlawn.
- Wicomico County
- This Woodlawn is located in Wicomico County and lies 710 miles [1,142.6 km] to the east northeast of the Woodlawn that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wicomico County community of Woodlawn.
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Lafayette County
- This Woodlawn is located in Lafayette County and lies 171 miles [275.2 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Woodlawn that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lafayette County community of Woodlawn.
- Lowndes County
- This Woodlawn is located in Lowndes County and lies 90 miles [144.8 km] to the west of the Woodlawn that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lowndes County community of Woodlawn.
- Warren County
- This Woodlawn is located in Warren County and lies 248 miles [399.1 km] to the west southwest of the Woodlawn that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Warren County community of Woodlawn.
- Yazoo County
- This Woodlawn is located in Yazoo County and lies 209 miles [336.4 km] to the west of the Woodlawn that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Yazoo County community of Woodlawn.
- Missouri
- Marion County
- Although located in Marion County, we don't know the location within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Marion County community of Woodlawn.
- Monroe County
- This Woodlawn is located in Monroe County and lies 515 miles [828.8 km]<1> to the northwest of the Woodlawn that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Monroe County community of Woodlawn.
- Nebraska
- New York
- Bronx County
- This Woodlawn is located in Bronx County and lies 870 miles [1,400.1 km]<1> to the northeast of the Woodlawn that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bronx County community of Woodlawn.
- Chautauqua County
- This Woodlawn is located in Chautauqua County and lies 716 miles [1,152.3 km] to the north northeast of the Woodlawn that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chautauqua County community of Woodlawn.
- Erie County
- This Woodlawn is located in Erie County and lies 769 miles [1,237.6 km] to the north northeast of the Woodlawn that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Erie County community of Woodlawn.
- Kings 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 New York community of Woodlawn [Kings County].
- Schenectady 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 New York community of Woodlawn [Schenectady County].
- Westchester 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 New York community of Woodlawn [Westchester County].
- North Carolina
- Alamance County
- This Woodlawn is located in Alamance County and lies 458 miles [737.1 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Woodlawn that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Alamance County community of Woodlawn.
- Gaston 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 Woodlawn [Gaston County].
- McDowell County
- This Woodlawn is located in McDowell County and lies 309 miles [497.3 km] to the east northeast of the Woodlawn that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the McDowell County community of Woodlawn.
- Nova Scotia
- Ohio
- Ontario
- This Woodlawn lies 999 miles [1,607.7 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Woodlawn that is located in Jefferson County.
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Beaver County
- This Woodlawn is located in Beaver County and lies 605 miles [973.7 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Woodlawn that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Beaver County community of Woodlawn.
- Lancaster County
- This Woodlawn is located in Lancaster County and lies 729 miles [1,173.2 km] to the northeast of the Woodlawn that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lancaster County community of Woodlawn.
- Lehigh County
- This Woodlawn is located in Lehigh County and lies 787 miles [1,266.6 km] to the northeast of the Woodlawn that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lehigh County community of Woodlawn.
- Westmoreland 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 Woodlawn [Westmoreland County].
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- Aiken County
- This Woodlawn is located in Aiken County and lies 274 miles [441 km]<1> to the east of the Woodlawn that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Aiken County community of Woodlawn.
- Charleston County
- This Woodlawn is located in Charleston County and lies 394 miles [634.1 km] to the east of the Woodlawn that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Charleston County community of Woodlawn.
- Dorchester County
- This Woodlawn is located in Dorchester County and lies 381 miles [613.2 km] to the east of the Woodlawn that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dorchester County community of Woodlawn.
- Edgefield 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 Woodlawn [Edgefield County].
- Greenwood County
- This Woodlawn is located in Greenwood County and lies 263 miles [423.3 km] to the east of the Woodlawn that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Greenwood County community of Woodlawn.
- McCormick County
- This Woodlawn is located in McCormick County and lies 265 miles [426.5 km] to the east of the Woodlawn that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the McCormick County community of Woodlawn.
- Tennessee
- Cumberland County
- This Woodlawn is located in Cumberland County and lies 194 miles [312.2 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Woodlawn that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cumberland County community of Woodlawn.
- Greene County
- This Woodlawn is located in Greene County and lies 290 miles [466.7 km] to the northeast of the Woodlawn that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Greene County community of Woodlawn.
- Loudon County
- This Woodlawn is located in Loudon County and lies 212 miles [341.2 km] to the northeast of the Woodlawn that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Loudon County community of Woodlawn.
- Montgomery County
- This Woodlawn is located in Montgomery County and lies 211 miles [339.6 km] to the north of the Woodlawn that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of Woodlawn.
- Washington County
- This Woodlawn is located in Washington County and lies 307 miles [494.1 km] to the northeast of the Woodlawn that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washington County community of Woodlawn.
- Wayne County
- This Woodlawn is located in Wayne County and lies 125 miles [201.2 km] to the north northwest of the Woodlawn that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wayne County community of Woodlawn.
- Texas
- Angelina County
- This Woodlawn is located in Angelina County and lies 491 miles [790.2 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Woodlawn that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Angelina County community of Woodlawn.
- Harrison County
- This Woodlawn is located in Harrison County and lies 443 miles [712.9 km] to the west of the Woodlawn that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harrison County community of Woodlawn.
- Montgomery County
- Although located in Montgomery County, we don't know the location within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of Woodlawn.
- Virginia
- Campbell County
- This Woodlawn is located in Campbell County and lies 496 miles [798.2 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Woodlawn that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Campbell County community of Woodlawn.
- Carroll County
- This Woodlawn is located in Carroll County and lies 400 miles [643.7 km] to the northeast of the Woodlawn that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Carroll County community of Woodlawn.
- Colonial Heights City
- This Woodlawn is located in Colonial Heights City and lies 584 miles [939.9 km] to the east northeast of the Woodlawn that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Colonial Heights City community of Woodlawn.
- Fairfax County
- This Woodlawn is located in Fairfax County and lies 644 miles [1,036.4 km] to the northeast of the Woodlawn that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fairfax County community of Woodlawn.
- Hanover County
- This Woodlawn is located in Hanover County and lies 603 miles [970.4 km] to the east northeast of the Woodlawn that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hanover County community of Woodlawn.
- Hopewell City
- 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 Virginia community of Woodlawn [Hopewell City].
- Pittsylvania County
- This Woodlawn is located in Pittsylvania County and lies 472 miles [759.6 km] to the east northeast of the Woodlawn that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pittsylvania County community of Woodlawn.
- Salem City
- This Woodlawn is located in Salem City and lies 455 miles [732.3 km] to the northeast of the Woodlawn that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Salem City community of Woodlawn.
- Stafford County
- This Woodlawn is located in Stafford County and lies 616 miles [991.4 km] to the northeast of the Woodlawn that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Stafford County community of Woodlawn.
- Washington
- Wisconsin
- Arkansas
Curious and Interesting Names Near Woodlawn ...
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.
- Airport Highlands
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Airport Highlands have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Airport Highlands
- Airport Highlands is located in Jefferson County
- Cherokee Bend
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cherokee Bend have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherokee Bend
- Cherokee Bend is located in Jefferson County
- Danville
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north) - English Village
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for English Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for English Village
- English Village is located in Jefferson County
- Five Points East
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Five Points East have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Five Points East
- Five Points East is located in Jefferson County
- Five Points South
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Five Points South have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Five Points South
- Five Points South is located in Jefferson County
- Forest Park
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Park
- Forest Park is located in Jefferson County
- Gate City
(Less than 2 miles to the east) - Holiday Gardens
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holiday Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holiday Gardens
- Holiday Gardens is located in Jefferson County
- Kingsway Terrace
(Less than 2 miles to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kingsway Terrace have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kingsway Terrace
- Kingsway Terrace is located in Jefferson County
- Marks Village
(Less than 2 miles to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marks Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marks Village
- Marks Village is located in Jefferson County
- Mountain Brook
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mountain Brook have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mountain Brook
- Mountain Brook is located in Jefferson County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 20,034 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mountain Brook <5>
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- Mountain Park
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mountain Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mountain Park
- Mountain Park is located in Jefferson County
- Plain View
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Plain View have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Plain View
- Plain View is located in Jefferson County
- Trotwood Park
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Trotwood Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Trotwood Park
- Trotwood Park is located in Jefferson County
- Village Creek
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Village Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Village Creek
- Village Creek is located in Jefferson County
- Vulcan City
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vulcan City have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vulcan City
- Vulcan City is located in Jefferson County
- Woodlawn Heights
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodlawn Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodlawn Heights
- Woodlawn Heights is located in Jefferson County
- Zion City
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
- Mountain Park
How Far From Woodlawn 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 Woodlawn to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Woodlawn and extending to:
- Birmingham, which is the Seat of Jefferson County, lies just to the West Southwest.
- Montgomery, which is the State Capital of Alabama, lies 84 miles [135.2 km]<1> to the south southeast (SSE). If you could drive a straight line from Woodlawn 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 654 miles [1,052.5 km] to the northeast (NE). Driving would take just over a day, a buggy would take 26 days and walking would take 38 days.
- The shortest distance<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,548 miles [10,538 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,257 miles [11,679 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,133 miles [8,260.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<10>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Woodlawn. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Jefferson County: www.jeffcointouch.com/
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 drawn from Point A (ie- Woodlawn) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Woodlawn. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 33.5407, Longitude: -86.7517 In this case, the coordinates for Woodlawn 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 Woodlawn, 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 Woodlawn 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 Woodlawn 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 313.647 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 309.257 degrees. |
| <10> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 310.272 degrees. |