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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 East Point, we use the following websites to find information relevant to East Point 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 East Point:
    • 33.679656, -84.441831
    • 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 East Point
  • 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 East Point ...

We found eleven communities that share the name East Point.

Within Georgia, the name East Point is unique.

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

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

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • Cullman County
      • This East Point is located in Cullman County and lies 139 miles [223.7 km]<1> to the west northwest of the East Point that is located in Fulton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cullman County community of East Point.
    • Florida
      • Hillsborough County
      • This East Point is located in Hillsborough County and lies 409 miles [658.2 km]<1> to the south southeast of the East Point that is located in Fulton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hillsborough County community of East Point.
    • Kentucky
      • Johnson County
      • This East Point is located in Johnson County and lies 295 miles [474.8 km]<1> to the north northeast of the East Point that is located in Fulton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Johnson County community of East Point.
    • Louisiana
      • Red River Parish
      • This East Point is located in Red River Parish and lies 531 miles [854.6 km]<1> to the west of the East Point that is located in Fulton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Red River Parish community of East Point.
    • Pennsylvania
      • Tioga County
      • This East Point is located in Tioga County and lies 679 miles [1,092.7 km]<1> to the north northeast of the East Point that is located in Fulton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tioga County community of East Point.
    • Prince Edward Island
      • This East Point lies 1,469 miles [2,364.1 km]<1> to the northeast of the East Point that is located in Fulton County.
    • Tennessee
      • Wilson County
      • This East Point is located in Wilson County and lies 207 miles [333.1 km]<1> to the northwest of the East Point that is located in Fulton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wilson County community of East Point.
    • Texas
      • Wood County
      • This East Point is located in Wood County and lies 629 miles [1,012.3 km]<1> to the west of the East Point that is located in Fulton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wood County community of East Point.
    • Virginia
      • Accomack County
      • This East Point is located in Accomack County and lies 558 miles [898 km]<1> to the east northeast of the East Point that is located in Fulton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Accomack County community of East Point.
      • Rockingham County
      • This East Point is located in Rockingham County and lies 459 miles [738.7 km] to the northeast of the East Point that is located in Fulton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rockingham County community of East Point.
  • Communities Beyond North America ...
    • Australia
      • Distance: 9,771 miles [15,724.9 km]<1> to the west northwest

Curious and Interesting Names Near East Point ...

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.

  • Brandy Chase
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brandy Chase have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brandy Chase
    • Brandy Chase is located in Fulton County
  • Cheeko Manor
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cheeko Manor have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cheeko Manor
    • Cheeko Manor is located in Clayton County
  • College Park
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
  • Constitution
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Constitution have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Constitution
    • Constitution is located in DeKalb County
  • Cooks Crossing
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cooks Crossing have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cooks Crossing
    • Cooks Crossing is located in Fulton County
  • Five Points
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Five Points have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Five Points
    • Five Points is located in Fulton County
  • Forest Park
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
  • Gilbert Gardens
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gilbert Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gilbert Gardens
    • Gilbert Gardens is located in Fulton County
  • Granada
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Granada have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Granada
    • Granada is located in Fulton County
  • Jamestown Court
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jamestown Court have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jamestown Court
    • Jamestown Court is located in Fulton County
  • Knott ‑ Historic
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Knott have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Knott
    • Knott is located in Fulton County
  • Lakeview Heights
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lakeview Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lakeview Heights
    • Lakeview Heights is located in Clayton County
  • Continue List   (21 more) ...
    • Limetree
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Limetree have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Limetree
      • Limetree is located in Fulton County
    • Malibu
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Malibu have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Malibu
      • Malibu is located in Fulton County
    • Manor Ridge Park
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Manor Ridge Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Manor Ridge Park
      • Manor Ridge Park is located in Clayton County
    • Mechanicsville
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mechanicsville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mechanicsville
      • Mechanicsville is located in Fulton County
    • Mountain View
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mountain View have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mountain View
      • Mountain View is located in Clayton County
    • Mountain View Plaza
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mountain View Plaza have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mountain View Plaza
      • Mountain View Plaza is located in Clayton County
    • Normandy
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Normandy have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Normandy
      • Normandy is located in Clayton County
      • Estimated population in 2019: 962 people
    • Orchard Knob
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Orchard Knob have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Orchard Knob
      • Orchard Knob is located in Fulton County
    • Peoplestown
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Peoplestown
      • Peoplestown is located in Fulton County
    • Pleasant Hill
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pleasant Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant Hill
      • Pleasant Hill is located in Fulton County
    • Red Oak
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Red Wing Cove
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Red Wing Cove have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Red Wing Cove
      • Red Wing Cove is located in Fulton County
      • Population from the 2010 Census: 2,604 people
    • Rock Spring
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rock Spring have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rock Spring
      • Rock Spring is located in Clayton County
    • Rosedale Heights
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rosedale Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rosedale Heights
      • Rosedale Heights is located in Fulton County
    • Roseland
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Roseland have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roseland
      • Roseland is located in Fulton County
    • Slabtown ‑ Historic
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Slabtown have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Slabtown
      • Slabtown is located in Fulton County
    • Snake Nation ‑ Historic
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Snake Nation have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Snake Nation
      • Snake Nation is located in Fulton County
    • Summerhill
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Summerhill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Summerhill
      • Summerhill is located in Fulton County
    • Sun Valley
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sun Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sun Valley
      • Sun Valley is located in Fulton County
    • Sweetbriar
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sweetbriar have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sweetbriar
      • Sweetbriar is located in Clayton County
    • Vine City
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vine City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vine City
      • Vine City is located in Fulton County

How Far From East Point 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 city such as East Point to various places of note, such as the White House.

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

  • Atlanta, which is the Seat of Fulton County, lies just to the North Northeast.
  • Atlanta, which is the State Capital of Georgia, lies just to the north northeast (NNE).
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 547 miles [880.3 km]<1> to the northeast (NE). If you could drive a straight line from East Point to White House, with an average speed<4>of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, it would take just over a day to make the trip. A comfortable walk of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour would take 31 days. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take 22 days.
  • The shortest distance<5> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,444 miles [10,370.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,147 miles [11,502 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,025 miles [8,087 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>

The official website for East Point: www.eastpointcity.org/

The official website for Fulton County: www.co.fulton.ga.us/

The official website for State of Georgia: https://georgia.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- East Point) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in East Point. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 33.6797, Longitude: -84.4418    
<2>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.
<3>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<4>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.
<5>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 East Point to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East.
<6>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 312.282 degrees.
<7>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 307.701 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 309.325 degrees.









 

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