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As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).

When in Andersonville, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Andersonville 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 Andersonville:
    • 34.129542, -84.497430
    • 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 Andersonville
  • 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 Andersonville ...

We found sixteen communities that share the name Andersonville.

There are two communities within Georgia that are also named Andersonville.

Beyond Georgia, we know of another fourteen communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these fourteen communities, fifteen are located in the United States and one is in Canada.

  • Communities Located In Georgia ...
    • Cobb 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 Georgia community of Andersonville [Cobb County].
    • Sumter County
      • This Andersonville is located in Sumter County and lies 135 miles [217.3 km]<2> to the south of the Andersonville that is located in Cherokee County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sumter County community of Andersonville.
  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • Etowah 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 Andersonville [Etowah County].
    • Colorado
      • Larimer County
      • This Andersonville is located in Larimer County and lies 1,209 miles [1,945.7 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Andersonville that is located in Cherokee County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Larimer County community of Andersonville.
    • Indiana
      • Delaware County
      • This Andersonville is located in Delaware County and lies 423 miles [680.8 km]<2> to the north of the Andersonville that is located in Cherokee County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Delaware County community of Andersonville.
      • Franklin County
      • This Andersonville is located in Franklin County and lies 373 miles [600.3 km] to the north of the Andersonville that is located in Cherokee County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Franklin County community of Andersonville.
    • Kentucky
      • Daviess 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 Kentucky community of Andersonville [Daviess County].
    • Michigan
      • Oakland County
      • This Andersonville is located in Oakland County and lies 596 miles [959.2 km]<2> to the north of the Andersonville that is located in Cherokee County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Oakland County community of Andersonville.
    • Montana
      • Fergus 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 Montana community of Andersonville [Fergus County].
    • New Brunswick
      • This Andersonville lies 1,197 miles [1,926.4 km]<2> to the northeast of the Andersonville that is located in Cherokee County.
    • Ohio
      • Brown County
      • This Andersonville is located in Brown County and lies 340 miles [547.2 km]<2> to the north of the Andersonville that is located in Cherokee County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Brown County community of Andersonville.
      • Ross County
      • This Andersonville is located in Ross County and lies 375 miles [603.5 km] to the north northeast of the Andersonville that is located in Cherokee County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Ross County community of Andersonville.
    • South Carolina
      • Anderson 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 South Carolina community of Andersonville [Anderson County].
    • Tennessee
      • Anderson County
      • This Andersonville is located in Anderson County and lies 145 miles [233.4 km]<2> to the north of the Andersonville that is located in Cherokee County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Anderson County community of Andersonville.
    • Virginia
      • Buckingham County
      • This Andersonville is located in Buckingham County and lies 404 miles [650.2 km]<2> to the northeast of the Andersonville that is located in Cherokee County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Buckingham County community of Andersonville.
    • West Virginia
      • Marshall County
      • This Andersonville is located in Marshall County and lies 447 miles [719.4 km]<2> to the north northeast of the Andersonville that is located in Cherokee County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Marshall County community of Andersonville.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Andersonville ...

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.

  • Bluff Creek
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bluff Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bluff Creek
    • Bluff Creek is located in Cherokee County
  • Cherokee
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cherokee have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherokee
    • Cherokee is located in Cherokee County
  • Cherokee Forest
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cherokee Forest have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherokee Forest
    • Cherokee Forest is located in Cherokee County
  • Colony Springs
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Colony Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Colony Springs
    • Colony Springs is located in Cherokee County
  • Creek View
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Creek View have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Creek View
    • Creek View is located in Cherokee County
  • Deerchase
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Deerchase have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Deerchase
    • Deerchase is located in Cherokee County
  • Falcon Hills
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Falcon Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Falcon Hills
    • Falcon Hills is located in Cobb County
  • Holly Springs
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
  • Hunters Mill
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hunters Mill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunters Mill
    • Hunters Mill is located in Cherokee County
  • Independence Walk
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Independence Walk have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Independence Walk
    • Independence Walk is located in Cherokee County
  • Joshua Landing
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Joshua Landing have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Joshua Landing
    • Joshua Landing is located in Cherokee County
  • Kings Crossing
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kings Crossing have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kings Crossing
    • Kings Crossing is located in Cobb County
  • Continue List   (17 more) ...
    • Knotts Landing
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Knotts Landing have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Knotts Landing
      • Knotts Landing is located in Cherokee County
    • Land of Lakes
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Land of Lakes have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Land of Lakes
      • Land of Lakes is located in Cherokee County
    • Little River Crossing
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Little River Crossing have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Little River Crossing
      • Little River Crossing is located in Cherokee County
    • Misty Mountain
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Misty Mountain have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Misty Mountain
      • Misty Mountain is located in Cherokee County
    • Mountain Ridge
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mountain Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mountain Ridge
      • Mountain Ridge is located in Cherokee County
    • Noonday
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Noonday have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Noonday
      • Noonday is located in Cobb County
      • Estimated population in 2019: 16,592 people
    • Pioneer Crossing
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pioneer Crossing have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pioneer Crossing
      • Pioneer Crossing is located in Cherokee County
    • Riverchase
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Riverchase have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riverchase
      • Riverchase is located in Cherokee County
    • Rocky Creek
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rocky Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rocky Creek
      • Rocky Creek is located in Cherokee County
    • Rocky Springs
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rocky Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rocky Springs
      • Rocky Springs is located in Cherokee County
    • Skyridge
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Skyridge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Skyridge
      • Skyridge is located in Cherokee County
      • Estimated population in 2019: 273 people
    • Sunny Brook
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunny Brook have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunny Brook
      • Sunny Brook is located in Cherokee County
    • Tomahawk
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tomahawk have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tomahawk
      • Tomahawk is located in Cherokee County
    • Trickum Hills
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Trickum Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Trickum Hills
      • Trickum Hills is located in Cherokee County
    • Willow Creek
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Willow Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willow Creek
      • Willow Creek is located in Cobb County
    • Willow Tree
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Willow Tree have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willow Tree
      • Willow Tree is located in Cherokee County
    • Woodwind Station
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodwind Station have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodwind Station
      • Woodwind Station is located in Cherokee County

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

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

  • Canton, which is the Seat of Cherokee County, lies just to the North.
  • Atlanta, which is the State Capital of Georgia, lies 26 miles [41.8 km]<2> to the south southeast (SSE). If you could walk a straight line from Andersonville to Atlanta, with an average speed<6> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take just about two full days to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take just over a day.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 528 miles [849.7 km] to the northeast (NE). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take just over a day, a buggy would take 21 days and walking would take 30 days.
  • The shortest distance<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,426 miles [10,341.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,130 miles [11,474.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,008 miles [8,059.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<10>

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

The official website for Cherokee County: www.cherokeega.com/

The official website for State of Georgia: https://georgia.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 Andersonville 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 things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Andersonville) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Andersonville. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 34.1295, Longitude: -84.4974       In this case, the coordinates for Andersonville 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 Andersonville, 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 Andersonville 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 312.334 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 307.823 degrees.
<10>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 309.238 degrees.









 

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