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

When in Adamsville, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Adamsville 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 Adamsville:
    • 33.601093, -86.955579
    • 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 Adamsville
  • 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 Adamsville ...

We found 32 communities that share the name Adamsville.

Within Alabama, the name Adamsville is unique.

Beyond Alabama, we know of another 32 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 32 communities, 29 are located in the United States and five are in Canada.

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Arizona
      • Pinal County
      • This community is historic<1> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Arizona community of Adamsville [Pinal County].
    • Arkansas
      • Bradley 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 Arkansas community of Adamsville [Bradley County].
    • Delaware
      • Kent County
      • This Adamsville is located in Kent County and lies 723 miles [1,163.6 km]<3> to the east northeast of the Adamsville that is located in Jefferson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kent County community of Adamsville.
    • Florida
      • Hillsborough County
      • This Adamsville is located in Hillsborough County and lies 482 miles [775.7 km]<3> to the southeast of the Adamsville that is located in Jefferson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hillsborough County community of Adamsville.
      • Sumter County
      • This Adamsville is located in Sumter County and lies 441 miles [709.7 km] to the southeast of the Adamsville that is located in Jefferson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sumter County community of Adamsville.
    • Georgia
      • Bartow 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 Adamsville [Bartow County].
      • Fulton County
      • This Adamsville is located in Fulton County and lies 141 miles [226.9 km]<3> to the east of the Adamsville that is located in Jefferson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fulton County community of Adamsville.
      • Gordon 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 Georgia community of Adamsville [Gordon County].
      • McDuffie County
      • This Adamsville is located in McDuffie County and lies 264 miles [424.9 km] to the east of the Adamsville that is located in Jefferson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the McDuffie County community of Adamsville.
    • Kansas
      • Sumner County
      • This Adamsville is located in Sumner County and lies 625 miles [1,005.8 km]<3> to the west northwest of the Adamsville that is located in Jefferson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sumner County community of Adamsville.
    • Massachusetts
      • Franklin County
      • This Adamsville is located in Franklin County and lies 991 miles [1,594.9 km]<3> to the northeast of the Adamsville that is located in Jefferson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Franklin County community of Adamsville.
      • Norfolk County
      • This community is historic<1> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Massachusetts community of Adamsville [Norfolk County].
    • Michigan
      • Cass County
      • This Adamsville is located in Cass County and lies 567 miles [912.5 km]<3> to the north of the Adamsville that is located in Jefferson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cass County community of Adamsville.
    • Mississippi
      • Greene County
      • This community is historic<1> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Mississippi community of Adamsville [Greene County].
    • Missouri
      • Crawford County
      • Although located in Crawford County, we don't know the location within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Crawford County community of Adamsville.
    • New Brunswick
      • This Adamsville lies 1,443 miles [2,322.3 km]<3> to the northeast of the Adamsville that is located in Jefferson County.
    • New York
      • Washington County
      • This Adamsville is located in Washington County and lies 988 miles [1,590 km]<3> to the northeast of the Adamsville that is located in Jefferson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washington County community of Adamsville.
    • North Carolina
      • Wayne County
      • This Adamsville is located in Wayne County and lies 526 miles [846.5 km]<3> to the east northeast of the Adamsville that is located in Jefferson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wayne County community of Adamsville.
    • Ohio
      • Gallia County
      • This Adamsville is located in Gallia County and lies 445 miles [716.2 km]<3> to the north northeast of the Adamsville that is located in Jefferson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Gallia County community of Adamsville.
      • Muskingum County
      • This Adamsville is located in Muskingum County and lies 527 miles [848.1 km] to the north northeast of the Adamsville that is located in Jefferson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Muskingum County community of Adamsville.
      • Seneca County
      • This community is historic<1> and although located in Seneca County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Seneca County community of Adamsville.
    • Ontario
      • This Adamsville lies 836 miles [1,345.4 km]<3> to the north northeast of the Adamsville that is located in Jefferson County.
    • Pennsylvania
      • Crawford County
      • This Adamsville is located in Crawford County and lies 653 miles [1,050.9 km]<3> to the north northeast of the Adamsville that is located in Jefferson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Crawford County community of Adamsville.
      • York County
      • This Adamsville is located in York County and lies 653 miles [1,050.9 km] to the north northeast of the Adamsville that is located in Jefferson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the York County community of Adamsville.
    • Quebec
      • This Adamsville lies 1,101 miles [1,771.9 km]<3> to the northeast of the Adamsville that is located in Jefferson County.
    • Rhode Island
      • Newport County
      • This Adamsville is located in Newport County and lies 1,023 miles [1,646.4 km]<3> to the northeast of the Adamsville that is located in Jefferson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Newport County community of Adamsville.
    • South Carolina
      • Marlboro 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 Adamsville [Marlboro County].
    • Tennessee
      • McNairy County
      • This Adamsville is located in McNairy County and lies 139 miles [223.7 km]<3> to the northwest of the Adamsville that is located in Jefferson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the McNairy County community of Adamsville.
    • Texas
      • Lampasas County
      • This Adamsville is located in Lampasas County and lies 672 miles [1,081.5 km]<3> to the west of the Adamsville that is located in Jefferson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lampasas County community of Adamsville.
    • Utah
      • Beaver County
      • This Adamsville is located in Beaver County and lies 1,474 miles [2,372.2 km]<3> to the west northwest of the Adamsville that is located in Jefferson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Beaver County community of Adamsville.
    • West Virginia
      • Harrison County
      • This Adamsville is located in Harrison County and lies 546 miles [878.7 km]<3> to the northeast of the Adamsville that is located in Jefferson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harrison County community of Adamsville.
    • Wisconsin
      • Iowa 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 Wisconsin community of Adamsville [Iowa County].

Curious and Interesting Names Near Adamsville ...

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.

  • Dogtown
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dogtown have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dogtown
    • Dogtown is located in Jefferson County
  • Forestdale
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forestdale have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forestdale
    • Forestdale is located in Jefferson County
  • Glasgow
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glasgow have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glasgow
    • Glasgow is located in Jefferson County
  • Glover Ferry
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glover Ferry have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glover Ferry
    • Glover Ferry is located in Jefferson County
  • Grays Gardens
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grays Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grays Gardens
    • Grays Gardens is located in Jefferson County
  • Graysville
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Graysville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Graysville
    • Graysville is located in Jefferson County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,066 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Graysville <5>
  • Graysville Heights
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Graysville Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Graysville Heights
    • Graysville Heights is located in Jefferson County
  • Hillview
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hillview have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hillview
    • Hillview is located in Jefferson County
  • Jet
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jet have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jet
    • Jet is located in Jefferson County
  • Maytown
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maytown have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maytown
    • Maytown is located in Jefferson County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 364 people
  • Merrywood
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Merrywood have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Merrywood
    • Merrywood is located in Jefferson County
  • Mineral Springs
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mineral Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mineral Springs
    • Mineral Springs is located in Jefferson County
  • Continue List   (7 more) ...
    • Minor
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Minor have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Minor
      • Minor is located in Jefferson County
    • Red Wine
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Red Wine have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Red Wine
      • Red Wine is located in Jefferson County
    • Republic
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Republic have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Republic
      • Republic is located in Jefferson County
    • Scarlet Town
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Scarlet Town have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Scarlet Town
      • Scarlet Town is located in Jefferson County
    • Shady Grove
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • 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 Jefferson County
    • Sunset Mountain
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunset Mountain have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunset Mountain
      • Sunset Mountain is located in Jefferson County
    • Union Grove
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Union Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Union Grove
      • Union Grove is located in Jefferson County

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

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

  • Birmingham, which is the Seat of Jefferson County, lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> to the east southeast. If you could walk a straight line from Adamsville to Birmingham, with an average speed<6> 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.
  • Montgomery, which is the State Capital of Alabama, lies 92 miles [148.1 km] to the south southeast (SSE). 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 6 days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 661 miles [1,063.8 km] to the northeast (NE). Driving would take just about two full days, a buggy would take 26 days and walking would take 38 days.
  • The shortest distance<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,554 miles [10,547.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,263 miles [11,688.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,140 miles [8,272 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<10>

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

The official website for Jefferson County: www.jeffcointouch.com/

The official website for State of Alabama: https://www.alabama.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>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 Adamsville, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.
<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 Adamsville 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>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a '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- Adamsville) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Adamsville. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 33.6011, Longitude: -86.9556    
<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 Adamsville 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 313.774 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 309.412 degrees.
<10>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 310.341 degrees.









 

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