Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Hollywood, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Hollywood and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Hollywood
- 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 Hollywood:
- 37.61226, -80.443967
- 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 Hollywood
- 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 Monroe County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Monroe County
- Since Hollywood is near Greenbrier County and also Craig County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Greenbrier County
- eBird sighting report for Craig 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 Hollywood ...
We found 52 communities that share the name Hollywood.
Within West Virginia, the name Hollywood is unique.
Beyond West Virginia, we know of another 52 communities that are located throughout in the United States.
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Jackson County
- This Hollywood is located in Jackson County and lies 366 miles [589 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Hollywood that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jackson County community of Hollywood.
- Jefferson County
- This Hollywood is located in Jefferson County and lies 456 miles [733.9 km] to the southwest of the Hollywood that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of Hollywood.
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Florida
- Georgia
- Dougherty County
- This Hollywood is located in Dougherty County and lies 467 miles [751.6 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Hollywood that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dougherty County community of Hollywood.
- Habersham County
- This Hollywood is located in Habersham County and lies 264 miles [424.9 km] to the southwest of the Hollywood that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Habersham County community of Hollywood.
- Richmond 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 Georgia community of Hollywood [Richmond County].
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Caddo Parish
- This Hollywood is located in Caddo Parish and lies 833 miles [1,340.6 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Hollywood that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Caddo Parish community of Hollywood.
- Calcasieu Parish
- This Hollywood is located in Calcasieu Parish and lies 895 miles [1,440.4 km] to the west southwest of the Hollywood that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Calcasieu Parish community of Hollywood.
- East Baton Rouge Parish
- 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 Louisiana community of Hollywood [East Baton Rouge Parish].
- Terrebonne Parish
- This Hollywood is located in Terrebonne Parish and lies 810 miles [1,303.6 km] to the southwest of the Hollywood that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Terrebonne Parish community of Hollywood.
- West Feliciana Parish
- This Hollywood is located in West Feliciana Parish and lies 775 miles [1,247.2 km] to the west southwest of the Hollywood that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the West Feliciana Parish community of Hollywood.
- Maryland
- Anne Arundel County
- This Hollywood is located in Anne Arundel County and lies 232 miles [373.4 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Hollywood that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Anne Arundel County community of Hollywood.
- Prince George's County
- This Hollywood is located in Prince George's County and lies 213 miles [342.8 km] to the east northeast of the Hollywood that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Prince George's County community of Hollywood.
- Saint Mary's County
- This Hollywood is located in Saint Mary's County and lies 216 miles [347.6 km] to the east northeast of the Hollywood that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Saint Mary's County community of Hollywood.
- Wicomico County
- This Hollywood is located in Wicomico County and lies 270 miles [434.5 km] to the east of the Hollywood that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wicomico County community of Hollywood.
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- Carteret County
- This Hollywood is located in Carteret County and lies 283 miles [455.4 km]<1> to the southeast of the Hollywood that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Carteret County community of Hollywood.
- Cumberland County
- This Hollywood is located in Cumberland County and lies 196 miles [315.4 km] to the south southeast of the Hollywood that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cumberland County community of Hollywood.
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Marion 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 Oregon community of Hollywood [Marion County].
- Multnomah County
- This Hollywood is located in Multnomah County and lies 2,219 miles [3,571.1 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Hollywood that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Multnomah County community of Hollywood.
- Pennsylvania
- Clearfield County
- This Hollywood is located in Clearfield County and lies 270 miles [434.5 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Hollywood that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clearfield County community of Hollywood.
- Luzerne County
- This Hollywood is located in Luzerne County and lies 333 miles [535.9 km] to the northeast of the Hollywood that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Luzerne County community of Hollywood.
- Montgomery County
- This Hollywood is located in Montgomery County and lies 334 miles [537.5 km] to the east northeast of the Hollywood that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of Hollywood.
- York 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 Pennsylvania community of Hollywood [York County].
- South Carolina
- Charleston County
- This Hollywood is located in Charleston County and lies 336 miles [540.7 km]<1> to the south of the Hollywood that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Charleston County community of Hollywood.
- Horry County
- This Hollywood is located in Horry County and lies 279 miles [449 km] to the south southeast of the Hollywood that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Horry County community of Hollywood.
- Richland County
- This Hollywood is located in Richland County and lies 252 miles [405.6 km] to the south of the Hollywood that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Richland County community of Hollywood.
- Saluda 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 South Carolina community of Hollywood [Saluda County].
- Tennessee
- Hamilton 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 Hollywood [Hamilton County].
- Maury County
- This Hollywood is located in Maury County and lies 394 miles [634.1 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Hollywood that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Maury County community of Hollywood.
- Shelby County
- This Hollywood is located in Shelby County and lies 555 miles [893.2 km] to the west southwest of the Hollywood that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Shelby County community of Hollywood.
- Texas
- Virginia
- Appomattox County
- This Hollywood is located in Appomattox County and lies 95 miles [152.9 km]<1> to the east of the Hollywood that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Appomattox County community of Hollywood.
- Pittsylvania County
- This Hollywood is located in Pittsylvania County and lies 74 miles [119.1 km] to the southeast of the Hollywood that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pittsylvania County community of Hollywood.
- Suffolk City
- 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 Virginia community of Hollywood [Suffolk City].
- Virginia Beach City
- This Hollywood is located in Virginia Beach City and lies 240 miles [386.2 km] to the east southeast of the Hollywood that is located in Monroe County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Virginia Beach City community of Hollywood.
- Washington
- Alabama
Curious and Interesting Names Near Hollywood ...
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.
- Centennial
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Centennial have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Centennial
- Centennial is located in Monroe County
- Crimson Springs
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crimson Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crimson Springs
- Crimson Springs is located in Monroe County
- Gap Mills
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gap Mills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gap Mills
- Gap Mills is located in Monroe County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Gap Mills <4>
- Gates
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest) - Hokes Mill
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hokes Mill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hokes Mill
- Hokes Mill is located in Greenbrier County
- Knobs
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the west) - Monitor
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest) - Organ Cave
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Organ Cave have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Organ Cave
- Organ Cave is located in Greenbrier County
- Pickaway
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest) - Salt Sulphur Springs
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Salt Sulphur Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Salt Sulphur Springs
- Salt Sulphur Springs is located in Monroe County
- Secondcreek
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Secondcreek have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Secondcreek
- Secondcreek is located in Monroe County
- Sinks Grove
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sinks Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sinks Grove
- Sinks Grove is located in Monroe County
- Union
(5 miles [8 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Union
- Union is located in Monroe County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 539 people
How Far From Hollywood 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 Hollywood to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Hollywood and extending to:
- Union, which is the Seat of Monroe County, lies just to the West Southwest.
- Charleston, which is the State Capital of West Virginia, lies 82 miles [132 km]<1> to the northwest (NW). If you could drive a straight line from Hollywood to Charleston, with an average speed<5>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 204 miles [328.3 km] to the east northeast (ENE). Driving would take a little over three hours, a buggy would take 8 days and walking would take 12 days.
- The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,097 miles [9,812.2 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,805 miles [10,951.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,681 miles [7,533.3 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Hollywood. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for State of West Virginia: https://www.wv.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 obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Hollywood) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Hollywood. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 37.6123, Longitude: -80.4440 |
| <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 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 Hollywood 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> | 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. |
| <4> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <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 Hollywood 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 309.962 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 305.606 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 306.598 degrees. |