Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Flat Rock, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Flat Rock and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Flat Rock
- 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 Flat Rock:
- 36.391256, -78.367774
- 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 Flat Rock
- 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 Vance County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Vance County
- Since Flat Rock is near Warren County and also Granville County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Warren County
- eBird sighting report for Granville 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 Flat Rock ...
We found 44 communities that share the name Flat Rock.
There are three communities within North Carolina that are also named Flat Rock.
Beyond North Carolina, we know of another 41 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 41 communities, 43 are located in the United States and one is in Canada.
- Communities Located In North Carolina ...
- Henderson County
- Stokes County
- Surry County
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Clay County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Alabama community of Flat Rock [Clay County].
- Conecuh County
- This Flat Rock is located in Conecuh County and lies 591 miles [951.1 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Flat Rock that is located in Vance County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Conecuh County community of Flat Rock.
- Jackson County
- This Flat Rock is located in Jackson County and lies 426 miles [685.6 km] to the west southwest of the Flat Rock that is located in Vance County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jackson County community of Flat Rock.
- Lawrence County
- This Flat Rock is located in Lawrence County and lies 528 miles [849.7 km] to the west of the Flat Rock that is located in Vance County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lawrence County community of Flat Rock.
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- Connecticut
- Georgia
- Greene 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 Georgia community of Flat Rock [Greene County].
- Muscogee County
- This Flat Rock is located in Muscogee County and lies 455 miles [732.3 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Flat Rock that is located in Vance County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Muscogee County community of Flat Rock.
- Putnam County
- This Flat Rock is located in Putnam County and lies 355 miles [571.3 km] to the southwest of the Flat Rock that is located in Vance County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Putnam County community of Flat Rock.
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Kentucky
- Butler County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Kentucky community of Flat Rock [Butler County].
- Caldwell County
- This Flat Rock is located in Caldwell County and lies 533 miles [857.8 km]<1> to the west of the Flat Rock that is located in Vance County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Caldwell County community of Flat Rock.
- McCreary County
- This Flat Rock is located in McCreary County and lies 340 miles [547.2 km] to the west of the Flat Rock that is located in Vance County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the McCreary County community of Flat Rock.
- Menifee County
- This Flat Rock is located in Menifee County and lies 300 miles [482.8 km] to the west northwest of the Flat Rock that is located in Vance County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Menifee County community of Flat Rock.
- Pulaski 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 Kentucky community of Flat Rock [Pulaski County].
- Rockcastle County
- This Flat Rock is located in Rockcastle County and lies 332 miles [534.3 km] to the west northwest of the Flat Rock that is located in Vance County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rockcastle County community of Flat Rock.
- Simpson County
- This Flat Rock is located in Simpson County and lies 454 miles [730.6 km] to the west of the Flat Rock that is located in Vance County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Simpson County community of Flat Rock.
- Michigan
- Alcona County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Michigan community of Flat Rock [Alcona County].
- Delta County
- This Flat Rock is located in Delta County and lies 795 miles [1,279.4 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Flat Rock that is located in Vance County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Delta County community of Flat Rock.
- Wayne County
- This Flat Rock is located in Wayne County and lies 473 miles [761.2 km] to the north northwest of the Flat Rock that is located in Vance County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wayne County community of Flat Rock.
- Mississippi
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- This Flat Rock lies 1,519 miles [2,444.6 km]<1> to the northeast of the Flat Rock that is located in Vance County.
- Ohio
- Belmont County
- This community is historic<3> and although located in Belmont County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Belmont County community of Flat Rock.
- Paulding County
- This community is historic and although located in Paulding County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Paulding County community of Flat Rock.
- Seneca County
- This Flat Rock is located in Seneca County and lies 412 miles [663 km]<1> to the northwest of the Flat Rock that is located in Vance County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Seneca County community of Flat Rock.
- Pennsylvania
- Centre County
- This Flat Rock is located in Centre County and lies 306 miles [492.5 km]<1> to the north of the Flat Rock that is located in Vance County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Centre County community of Flat Rock.
- Fayette County
- This Flat Rock is located in Fayette County and lies 240 miles [386.2 km] to the north northwest of the Flat Rock that is located in Vance County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fayette County community of Flat Rock.
- South Carolina
- Anderson County
- This Flat Rock is located in Anderson County and lies 276 miles [444.2 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Flat Rock that is located in Vance County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Anderson County community of Flat Rock.
- Kershaw County
- This Flat Rock is located in Kershaw County and lies 183 miles [294.5 km] to the southwest of the Flat Rock that is located in Vance County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kershaw County community of Flat Rock.
- Union 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 Flat Rock [Union County].
- Tennessee
- Davidson County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Tennessee community of Flat Rock [Davidson County].
- Lewis 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 Tennessee community of Flat Rock [Lewis County].
- Morgan County
- This Flat Rock is located in Morgan County and lies 362 miles [582.6 km]<1> to the west of the Flat Rock that is located in Vance County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Morgan County community of Flat Rock.
- Smith County
- This Flat Rock is located in Smith County and lies 430 miles [692 km] to the west of the Flat Rock that is located in Vance County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Smith County community of Flat Rock.
- Wilson County
- This Flat Rock is located in Wilson County and lies 442 miles [711.3 km] to the west of the Flat Rock that is located in Vance County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wilson County community of Flat Rock.
- Texas
- Virginia
- Powhatan County
- This Flat Rock is located in Powhatan County and lies 83 miles [133.6 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Flat Rock that is located in Vance County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Powhatan County community of Flat Rock.
- Scott County
- This Flat Rock is located in Scott County and lies 248 miles [399.1 km] to the west of the Flat Rock that is located in Vance County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Scott County community of Flat Rock.
- Alabama
Curious and Interesting Names Near Flat Rock ...
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.
- Adcock Crossroads
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Adcock Crossroads have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Adcock Crossroads
- Adcock Crossroads is located in Vance County
- Bullocksville
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bullocksville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bullocksville
- Bullocksville is located in Vance County
- Greystone
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast) - Harris Crossroads
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harris Crossroads have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harris Crossroads
- Harris Crossroads is located in Vance County
- Hicks Crossroads
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hicks Crossroads have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hicks Crossroads
- Hicks Crossroads is located in Vance County
- Kellys Crossroads
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kellys Crossroads have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kellys Crossroads
- Kellys Crossroads is located in Vance County
- Knotts Crossroads
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Knotts Crossroads have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Knotts Crossroads
- Knotts Crossroads is located in Vance County
- Seaman Way
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Seaman Way have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Seaman Way
- Seaman Way is located in Vance County
- Soul City
(5 miles [8 km] to the east) - Townsville
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Townsville
- Townsville is located in Granville County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Townsville <5>
- Willow Oaks
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Willow Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willow Oaks
- Willow Oaks is located in Vance County
How Far From Flat Rock 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 Flat Rock to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Flat Rock and extending to:
- Henderson, which is the Seat of Vance County, lies just to the South Southwest.
- Raleigh, which is the State Capital of North Carolina, lies 44 miles [70.8 km]<1> to the south southwest (SSW). If you could walk a straight line from Flat Rock to Raleigh, with an average speed<6> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take about three full days to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take most of two days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 187 miles [300.9 km] to the north northeast (NNE). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take a little over three hours, a buggy would take 8 days and walking would take 11 days.
- The shortest distance<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,062 miles [9,755.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,759 miles [10,877.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,639 miles [7,465.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<10>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Flat Rock. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Vance County: www.vancecounty.org/
The official website for State of North Carolina: https://www.nc.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- Flat Rock) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Flat Rock. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 36.3913, Longitude: -78.3678 In this case, the coordinates for Flat Rock have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <2> | 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 Flat Rock 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. |
| <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 Flat Rock, 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 Flat Rock 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 308.78 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 304.074 degrees. |
| <10> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 306.163 degrees. |