Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Brentwood, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Brentwood and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Brentwood
- 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 Brentwood:
- 31.250452, -85.448545
- 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 Brentwood
- 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 Houston County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Houston County
- Since Brentwood is near Dale County and also Geneva County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Dale County
- eBird sighting report for Geneva 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 Brentwood ...
We found 52 communities that share the name Brentwood.
There are four communities within Alabama that are also named Brentwood.
Beyond Alabama, we know of another 48 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 48 communities, 50 are located in the United States and two are in Canada.
- Communities Located In Alabama ...
- Blount County
- Madison County
- Montgomery County
- Tuscaloosa County
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Arkansas
- California
- Contra Costa County
- This Brentwood is located in Contra Costa County and lies 2,097 miles [3,374.8 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Brentwood that is located in Houston County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Contra Costa County community of Brentwood.
- Los Angeles County
- This Brentwood is located in Los Angeles County and lies 1,921 miles [3,091.5 km] to the west northwest of the Brentwood that is located in Houston County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Los Angeles County community of Brentwood.
- Florida
- Broward 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 Florida community of Brentwood [Broward County].
- Duval County
- This Brentwood is located in Duval County and lies 233 miles [375 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Brentwood that is located in Houston County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Duval County community of Brentwood.
- Escambia 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 Florida community of Brentwood [Escambia County].
- Hillsborough County
- This Brentwood is located in Hillsborough County and lies 281 miles [452.2 km] to the southeast of the Brentwood that is located in Houston County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hillsborough County community of Brentwood.
- Georgia
- DeKalb County
- This Brentwood is located in DeKalb County and lies 193 miles [310.6 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Brentwood that is located in Houston County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the DeKalb County community of Brentwood.
- Dougherty County
- This Brentwood is located in Dougherty County and lies 75 miles [120.7 km] to the east northeast of the Brentwood that is located in Houston County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dougherty County community of Brentwood.
- Newton County
- This Brentwood is located in Newton County and lies 188 miles [302.6 km] to the north northeast of the Brentwood that is located in Houston County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Newton County community of Brentwood.
- Wayne County
- This Brentwood is located in Wayne County and lies 198 miles [318.7 km] to the east of the Brentwood that is located in Houston County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wayne County community of Brentwood.
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Johnson County
- This Brentwood is located in Johnson County and lies 578 miles [930.2 km]<1> to the north of the Brentwood that is located in Houston County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Johnson County community of Brentwood.
- Madison County
- This Brentwood is located in Madison County and lies 611 miles [983.3 km] to the north of the Brentwood that is located in Houston County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Madison County community of Brentwood.
- Kentucky
- Green 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 Brentwood [Green County].
- Hopkins County
- This Brentwood is located in Hopkins County and lies 433 miles [696.8 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Brentwood that is located in Houston County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hopkins County community of Brentwood.
- Maryland
- Frederick County
- This Brentwood is located in Frederick County and lies 717 miles [1,153.9 km]<1> to the northeast of the Brentwood that is located in Houston County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Frederick County community of Brentwood.
- Prince George's County
- This Brentwood is located in Prince George's County and lies 715 miles [1,150.7 km] to the northeast of the Brentwood that is located in Houston County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Prince George's County community of Brentwood.
- Michigan
- Missouri
- New Hampshire
- New York
- North Carolina
- Cumberland County
- This Brentwood is located in Cumberland County and lies 456 miles [733.9 km]<1> to the northeast of the Brentwood that is located in Houston County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cumberland County community of Brentwood.
- Edgecombe County
- This Brentwood is located in Edgecombe County and lies 555 miles [893.2 km] to the northeast of the Brentwood that is located in Houston County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Edgecombe County community of Brentwood.
- Lee County
- This Brentwood is located in Lee County and lies 462 miles [743.5 km] to the northeast of the Brentwood that is located in Houston County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lee County community of Brentwood.
- Lenoir County
- This Brentwood is located in Lenoir County and lies 533 miles [857.8 km] to the east northeast of the Brentwood that is located in Houston County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lenoir County community of Brentwood.
- Pitt County
- This Brentwood is located in Pitt County and lies 552 miles [888.4 km] to the northeast of the Brentwood that is located in Houston County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pitt County community of Brentwood.
- Wake County
- This Brentwood is located in Wake County and lies 504 miles [811.1 km] to the northeast of the Brentwood that is located in Houston County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wake County community of Brentwood.
- Nova Scotia
- This Brentwood lies 1,532 miles [2,465.5 km]<1> to the northeast of the Brentwood that is located in Houston County.
- Ohio
- Hamilton County
- This Brentwood is located in Hamilton County and lies 553 miles [890 km]<1> to the north of the Brentwood that is located in Houston County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hamilton County community of Brentwood.
- Lake County
- This Brentwood is located in Lake County and lies 752 miles [1,210.2 km] to the north northeast of the Brentwood that is located in Houston County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lake County community of Brentwood.
- Lawrence County
- This Brentwood is located in Lawrence County and lies 524 miles [843.3 km] to the north northeast of the Brentwood that is located in Houston County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lawrence County community of Brentwood.
- Ontario
- We haven't found the location of this community yet.
- Pennsylvania
- Allegheny County
- This Brentwood is located in Allegheny County and lies 700 miles [1,126.5 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Brentwood that is located in Houston County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Allegheny County community of Brentwood.
- Lancaster 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 Brentwood [Lancaster County].
- South Carolina
- Charleston County
- This Brentwood is located in Charleston County and lies 336 miles [540.7 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Brentwood that is located in Houston County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Charleston County community of Brentwood.
- Greenville County
- This Brentwood is located in Greenville County and lies 302 miles [486 km] to the northeast of the Brentwood that is located in Houston County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Greenville County community of Brentwood.
- Orangeburg County
- This Brentwood is located in Orangeburg County and lies 310 miles [498.9 km] to the east northeast of the Brentwood that is located in Houston County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Orangeburg County community of Brentwood.
- Tennessee
- Hamblen County
- This Brentwood is located in Hamblen County and lies 361 miles [581 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Brentwood that is located in Houston County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hamblen County community of Brentwood.
- Hamilton County
- This Brentwood is located in Hamilton County and lies 264 miles [424.9 km] to the north of the Brentwood that is located in Houston County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hamilton County community of Brentwood.
- Knox County
- This Brentwood is located in Knox County and lies 334 miles [537.5 km] to the north northeast of the Brentwood that is located in Houston County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Knox County community of Brentwood.
- Montgomery County
- This Brentwood is located in Montgomery County and lies 385 miles [619.6 km] to the north northwest of the Brentwood that is located in Houston County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of Brentwood.
- Washington County
- This Brentwood is located in Washington County and lies 394 miles [634.1 km] to the north northeast of the Brentwood that is located in Houston County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washington County community of Brentwood.
- Williamson County
- This Brentwood is located in Williamson County and lies 336 miles [540.7 km] to the north northwest of the Brentwood that is located in Houston County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Williamson County community of Brentwood.
- Virginia
- Chesapeake City
- This Brentwood is located in Chesapeake City and lies 646 miles [1,039.6 km]<1> to the northeast of the Brentwood that is located in Houston County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chesapeake City community of Brentwood.
- Chesterfield County
- This Brentwood is located in Chesterfield County and lies 622 miles [1,001 km] to the northeast of the Brentwood that is located in Houston County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chesterfield County community of Brentwood.
- Norfolk City
- This Brentwood is located in Norfolk City and lies 655 miles [1,054.1 km] to the northeast of the Brentwood that is located in Houston County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Norfolk City community of Brentwood.
- Roanoke City
- This Brentwood is located in Roanoke City and lies 523 miles [841.7 km] to the northeast of the Brentwood that is located in Houston County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Roanoke City community of Brentwood.
Curious and Interesting Names Near Brentwood ...
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.
- Chickasaw Heights
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chickasaw Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chickasaw Heights
- Chickasaw Heights is located in Houston County
- Clark Crossroads
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clark Crossroads have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clark Crossroads
- Clark Crossroads is located in Houston County
- Green Acres
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Acres have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Acres
- Green Acres is located in Houston County
- Griffin Heights
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Griffin Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Griffin Heights
- Griffin Heights is located in Houston County
- Jones Crossroads
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jones Crossroads have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jones Crossroads
- Jones Crossroads is located in Houston County
- Kelly Springs
(Less than 2 miles to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kelly Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kelly Springs
- Kelly Springs is located in Houston County
- Peach Tree Hills
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Peach Tree Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Peach Tree Hills
- Peach Tree Hills is located in Houston County
- Peterman
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest) - Rock Creek Park
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rock Creek Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rock Creek Park
- Rock Creek Park is located in Houston County
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- Shady Heights
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shady Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shady Heights
- Shady Heights is located in Houston County
- Silver Meadows
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Silver Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Silver Meadows
- Silver Meadows is located in Houston County
- Stadium Place
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stadium Place have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stadium Place
- Stadium Place is located in Houston County
- Tabernacle
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tabernacle have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tabernacle
- Tabernacle is located in Houston County
- Whispering Pines
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Whispering Pines have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whispering Pines
- Whispering Pines is located in Houston County
- Young America
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Young America have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Young America
- Young America is located in Houston County
- Shady Heights
How Far From Brentwood 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 Brentwood to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Brentwood and extending to:
- Dothan, which is the Seat of Houston County, lies just to the East Southeast.
- Montgomery, which is the State Capital of Alabama, lies 92 miles [148.1 km]<1> to the north northwest (NNW). If you could drive a straight line from Brentwood to Montgomery, with an average speed<4>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 6 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 709 miles [1,141 km] to the northeast (NE). Driving would take just about two full days, a buggy would take 28 days and walking would take 41 days.
- The shortest distance<5> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,601 miles [10,623.3 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,296 miles [11,741.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,178 miles [8,333.2 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Brentwood. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Houston County: www.houstoncounty.org/
The official website for State of Alabama: https://www.alabama.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | 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- Brentwood) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Brentwood. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 31.2505, Longitude: -85.4485 In this case, the coordinates for Brentwood 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 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 Brentwood 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 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 Brentwood 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 312.728 degrees. |
| <7> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 307.877 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 310.247 degrees. |