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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 Center Point, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Center 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 Center Point:
    • 35.105359, -87.334463
    • 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 Center 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 Center Point ...

We found 42 communities that share the name Center Point.

There are six communities within Tennessee that are also named Center Point.

Beyond Tennessee, we know of another 36 communities that are located throughout in the United States.

  • Communities Located In Tennessee ...
    • Chester 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 Tennessee community of Center Point [Chester County].
    • Hardeman County
      • This Center Point is located in Hardeman County and lies 102 miles [164.2 km]<2> to the west of the Center Point that is located in Lawrence County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hardeman County community of Center Point.
    • Sequatchie County
      • This Center Point is located in Sequatchie County and lies 111 miles [178.6 km]<2> to the east of the Center Point that is located in Lawrence County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sequatchie County community of Center Point.
    • Shelby 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 Center Point [Shelby County].
    • Stewart 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 Tennessee community of Center Point [Stewart County].
    • White County
      • This Center Point is located in White County and lies 110 miles [177 km]<2> to the east northeast of the Center Point that is located in Lawrence County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the White County community of Center Point.
  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • Clarke County
      • This Center Point is located in Clarke County and lies 232 miles [373.4 km]<2> to the south of the Center Point that is located in Lawrence County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clarke County community of Center Point.
      • Jefferson County
      • This Center Point is located in Jefferson County and lies 107 miles [172.2 km] to the south southeast of the Center Point that is located in Lawrence County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of Center Point.
      • Montgomery County
      • This Center Point is located in Montgomery County and lies 226 miles [363.7 km] to the south southeast of the Center Point that is located in Lawrence County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of Center Point.
    • Arkansas
      • Clark 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 Arkansas community of Center Point [Clark County].
      • Faulkner County
      • This Center Point is located in Faulkner County and lies 271 miles [436.1 km]<2> to the west of the Center Point that is located in Lawrence County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Faulkner County community of Center Point.
      • Howard County
      • This Center Point is located in Howard County and lies 383 miles [616.4 km] to the west of the Center Point that is located in Lawrence County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Howard County community of Center Point.
      • Polk County
      • This Center Point is located in Polk County and lies 399 miles [642.1 km] to the west of the Center Point that is located in Lawrence County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Polk County community of Center Point.
      • Prairie 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 Arkansas community of Center Point [Prairie County].
    • Georgia
      • Carroll 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 Center Point [Carroll County].
    • Indiana
      • Clay County
      • This Center Point is located in Clay County and lies 297 miles [478 km]<2> to the north of the Center Point that is located in Lawrence County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clay County community of Center Point.
    • Iowa
      • Linn County
      • This Center Point is located in Linn County and lies 544 miles [875.5 km]<2> to the north northwest of the Center Point that is located in Lawrence County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Linn County community of Center Point.
    • Kentucky
      • Monroe 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 Center Point [Monroe County].
    • Louisiana
      • Avoyelles Parish
      • This Center Point is located in Avoyelles Parish and lies 387 miles [622.8 km]<2> to the southwest of the Center Point that is located in Lawrence County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Avoyelles Parish community of Center Point.
    • Mississippi
      • Attala 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 Mississippi community of Center Point [Attala County].
      • Lincoln County
      • This Center Point is located in Lincoln County and lies 318 miles [511.8 km]<2> to the southwest of the Center Point that is located in Lawrence County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lincoln County community of Center Point.
      • Noxubee County
      • This community is historic and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Mississippi community of Center Point [Noxubee County].
      • Tallahatchie County
      • This community is historic and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Mississippi community of Center Point [Tallahatchie County].
    • Missouri
      • Atchison County
      • Although located in Atchison County, we don't know the location within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Atchison County community of Center Point.
      • Linn County
      • Although located in Linn County, we don't know the location within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Linn County community of Center Point.
      • Newton County
      • This Center Point is located in Newton County and lies 396 miles [637.3 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Center Point that is located in Lawrence County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Newton County community of Center Point.
    • New Mexico
      • Roosevelt County
      • This community is historic<3> and although located in Roosevelt County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Roosevelt County community of Center Point.
    • Oklahoma
      • Latimer County
      • This Center Point is located in Latimer County and lies 451 miles [725.8 km]<2> to the west of the Center Point that is located in Lawrence County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Latimer County community of Center Point.
    • Pennsylvania
      • Montgomery 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 Pennsylvania community of Center Point [Montgomery County].
    • South Dakota
      • Turner 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 South Dakota community of Center Point [Turner County].
    • Texas
      • Camp 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 Texas community of Center Point [Camp County].
      • Ellis 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 Texas community of Center Point [Ellis County].
      • Hopkins County
      • This community is historic and although located in Hopkins County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hopkins County community of Center Point.
      • Howard 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 Texas community of Center Point [Howard County].
      • Hunt County
      • This Center Point is located in Hunt County and lies 517 miles [832 km]<2> to the west southwest of the Center Point that is located in Lawrence County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hunt County community of Center Point.
      • Kerr County
      • This Center Point is located in Kerr County and lies 768 miles [1,236 km] to the west southwest of the Center Point that is located in Lawrence County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kerr County community of Center Point.
      • Panola County
      • This community is historic and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Texas community of Center Point [Panola County].
      • Parker County
      • This Center Point is located in Parker County and lies 617 miles [993 km] to the west southwest of the Center Point that is located in Lawrence County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Parker County community of Center Point.
      • Tarrant County
      • This Center Point is located in Tarrant County and lies 602 miles [968.8 km] to the west of the Center Point that is located in Lawrence County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tarrant County community of Center Point.
      • Trinity County
      • This community is historic and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Texas community of Center Point [Trinity County].
      • Upshur County
      • This Center Point is located in Upshur County and lies 472 miles [759.6 km] to the west southwest of the Center Point that is located in Lawrence County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Upshur County community of Center Point.
    • West Virginia
      • Doddridge County
      • This Center Point is located in Doddridge County and lies 472 miles [759.6 km]<2> to the northeast of the Center Point that is located in Lawrence County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Doddridge County community of Center Point.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Center 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.

  • Crossroads
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crossroads have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crossroads
    • Crossroads is located in Lawrence County
  • Fall River
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fall River
    • Fall River is located in Lawrence County
  • Five Points
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Five Points have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Five Points
    • Five Points is located in Lawrence County
  • Gum Springs
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gum Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gum Springs
    • Gum Springs is located in Lawrence County
  • Idaho
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Idaho have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Idaho
    • Idaho is located in Lawrence County
  • Liberty Grove
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Liberty Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Liberty Grove
    • Liberty Grove is located in Lawrence County
    • Estimated population in 2014: 7,825 people
  • Long Branch
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Long Branch have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Long Branch
    • Long Branch is located in Lawrence County
  • Pleasant Point
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pleasant Point have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant Point
    • Pleasant Point is located in Lawrence County
  • Shady Grove ‑ Historic
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shady Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shady Grove
    • Shady Grove is located in Lawrence County
  • Springers Station
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Springers Station have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Springers Station
    • Springers Station is located in Lawrence County
  • Union Hill
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Union Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Union Hill
    • Union Hill is located in Lawrence County

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

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

  • Lawrenceburg, which is the Seat of Lawrence County, lies 9 miles [14.5 km]<2> to the north. If you could walk a straight line from Center Point to Lawrenceburg, with an average speed<5> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take four to five hours to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take a little over three hours.
  • Nashville, which is the State Capital of Tennessee, lies 79 miles [127.1 km] to the north northeast (NNE). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take less than two hours, a buggy would take most of three days and walking would take 5 days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 624 miles [1,004.2 km] to the east northeast (ENE). Driving would take just over a day, a buggy would take 25 days and walking would take 36 days.
  • The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,497 miles [10,455.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,214 miles [11,609.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,089 miles [8,190 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>

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

The official website for Lawrence County: www.co.lawrence.tn.us/

The official website for State of Tennessee: https://www.tn.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 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 Center Point 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 from Point A (ie- Center Point) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Center Point. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 35.1054, Longitude: -87.3345       In this case, the coordinates for Center Point 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 Center Point, 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 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.
<6>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 Center Point to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East.
<7>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 314.09 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 309.985 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 310.169 degrees.




 

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