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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 Brookwood, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Brookwood 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 Brookwood:
    • 34.793422, -86.936395
    • 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.
    • Open the Heavens-Above website centered on Brookwood
  • 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 Limestone County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
    • Open the eBird sighting report for Limestone County
    • Since Brookwood is near Colbert County and also Madison County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
    • Open the eBird sighting report for Colbert County
    • Open the eBird sighting report for Madison 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:
    • Open the Waymark.com report for Brookwood

Communities Also Named Brookwood ...

We found 42 communities that are also named Brookwood.

There are three communities within Alabama that are also named Brookwood.

Beyond Alabama, we know of 39 communities that are located in the United States.

  • Communities Located In Alabama ...
    • Dallas County
      • This Brookwood is located in Dallas County and lies 172 miles [276.8 km]<1> to the south of the Brookwood that is located in Limestone County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dallas County community of Brookwood.
    • Mobile County
      • This Brookwood is located in Mobile County and lies 292 miles [469.9 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Brookwood that is located in Limestone County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mobile County community of Brookwood.
    • Tuscaloosa County
      • This Brookwood is located in Tuscaloosa County and lies 109 miles [175.4 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Brookwood that is located in Limestone County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tuscaloosa County community of Brookwood.
  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Colorado
      • El Paso 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 Colorado community of Brookwood [El Paso County].
    • Georgia
      • Bibb County
      • This Brookwood is located in Bibb County and lies 230 miles [370.1 km]<1> to the southeast of the Brookwood that is located in Limestone County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bibb County community of Brookwood.
      • Cobb County
      • This Brookwood is located in Cobb County and lies 138 miles [222.1 km] to the east southeast of the Brookwood that is located in Limestone County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cobb County community of Brookwood.
      • DeKalb 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 Brookwood [DeKalb County].
      • Dougherty County
      • This Brookwood is located in Dougherty County and lies 271 miles [436.1 km] to the southeast of the Brookwood that is located in Limestone County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dougherty County community of Brookwood.
      • Fayette County
      • This Brookwood is located in Fayette County and lies 162 miles [260.7 km] to the southeast of the Brookwood that is located in Limestone County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fayette County community of Brookwood.
      • Floyd County
      • This Brookwood is located in Floyd County and lies 104 miles [167.4 km] to the east southeast of the Brookwood that is located in Limestone County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Floyd County community of Brookwood.
      • Forsyth County
      • This Brookwood is located in Forsyth County and lies 164 miles [263.9 km] to the east southeast of the Brookwood that is located in Limestone County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Forsyth County community of Brookwood.
      • Fulton County
      • This Brookwood is located in Fulton County and lies 160 miles [257.5 km] to the east southeast of the Brookwood that is located in Limestone County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fulton County community of Brookwood.
      • Hall County
      • This Brookwood is located in Hall County and lies 176 miles [283.2 km] to the east of the Brookwood that is located in Limestone County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hall County community of Brookwood.
      • Laurens 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 Brookwood [Laurens County].
      • Paulding County
      • This Brookwood is located in Paulding County and lies 135 miles [217.3 km] to the east southeast of the Brookwood that is located in Limestone County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Paulding County community of Brookwood.
      • Troup County
      • This Brookwood is located in Troup County and lies 160 miles [257.5 km] to the southeast of the Brookwood that is located in Limestone County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Troup County community of Brookwood.
    • Illinois
      • Cook 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 Illinois community of Brookwood [Cook County].
    • Indiana
      • Kosciusko 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 Indiana community of Brookwood [Kosciusko County].
      • Lake 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 Indiana community of Brookwood [Lake County].
    • Louisiana
      • Caddo 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 Brookwood [Caddo Parish].
    • Maryland
      • Baltimore County
      • This Brookwood is located in Baltimore County and lies 647 miles [1,041.2 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Brookwood that is located in Limestone County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Baltimore County community of Brookwood.
      • Prince George's County
      • This Brookwood is located in Prince George's County and lies 622 miles [1,001 km] to the east northeast of the Brookwood that is located in Limestone County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Prince George's County community of Brookwood.
    • Michigan
      • Muskegon 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 Brookwood [Muskegon County].
    • Mississippi
      • Hinds County
      • This Brookwood is located in Hinds County and lies 262 miles [421.6 km]<1> to the southwest of the Brookwood that is located in Limestone County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hinds County community of Brookwood.
    • New Jersey
      • Ocean 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 New Jersey community of Brookwood [Ocean County].
    • North Carolina
      • Forsyth County
      • This Brookwood is located in Forsyth County and lies 388 miles [624.4 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Brookwood that is located in Limestone County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Forsyth County community of Brookwood.
      • Lee County
      • This Brookwood is located in Lee County and lies 439 miles [706.5 km] to the east of the Brookwood that is located in Limestone County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lee County community of Brookwood.
      • Wilkes County
      • This Brookwood is located in Wilkes County and lies 340 miles [547.2 km] to the east northeast of the Brookwood that is located in Limestone County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wilkes County community of Brookwood.
    • Ohio
      • Butler County
      • This Brookwood is located in Butler County and lies 344 miles [553.6 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Brookwood that is located in Limestone County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Butler County community of Brookwood.
      • Hamilton County
      • This Brookwood is located in Hamilton County and lies 333 miles [535.9 km] to the north northeast of the Brookwood that is located in Limestone County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hamilton County community of Brookwood.
    • Pennsylvania
      • Bucks County
      • This Brookwood is located in Bucks County and lies 751 miles [1,208.6 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Brookwood that is located in Limestone County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bucks County community of Brookwood.
    • South Carolina
      • Lexington County
      • This Brookwood is located in Lexington County and lies 338 miles [544 km]<1> to the east of the Brookwood that is located in Limestone County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lexington County community of Brookwood.
      • Oconee County
      • This Brookwood is located in Oconee County and lies 228 miles [366.9 km] to the east of the Brookwood that is located in Limestone County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Oconee County community of Brookwood.
      • Pickens County
      • This Brookwood is located in Pickens County and lies 235 miles [378.2 km] to the east of the Brookwood that is located in Limestone County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pickens County community of Brookwood.
      • York County
      • This Brookwood is located in York County and lies 335 miles [539.1 km] to the east of the Brookwood that is located in Limestone County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the York County community of Brookwood.
    • Texas
      • Harris County
      • This Brookwood is located in Harris County and lies 596 miles [959.2 km]<1> to the southwest of the Brookwood that is located in Limestone County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harris County community of Brookwood.
    • Utah
      • Salt Lake County
      • This Brookwood is located in Salt Lake County and lies 1,417 miles [2,280.4 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Brookwood that is located in Limestone County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Salt Lake County community of Brookwood.
    • Virginia
      • Albemarle County
      • This Brookwood is located in Albemarle County and lies 510 miles [820.8 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Brookwood that is located in Limestone County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Albemarle County community of Brookwood.
      • Augusta County
      • This Brookwood is located in Augusta County and lies 491 miles [790.2 km] to the east northeast of the Brookwood that is located in Limestone County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Augusta County community of Brookwood.
      • Roanoke County
      • This Brookwood is located in Roanoke County and lies 419 miles [674.3 km] to the east northeast of the Brookwood that is located in Limestone County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Roanoke County community of Brookwood.
      • Virginia Beach 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 Brookwood [Virginia Beach City].
    • Wisconsin
      • Dane 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 Brookwood [Dane County].

Curious and Interesting Names Near Brookwood ...

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.

  • Bonnie Doone
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Bonnie Doone is located in Limestone County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bonnie Doone
  • Cloverleaf
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Cloverleaf is located in Limestone County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cloverleaf
  • Cottonwood
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Cottonwood is located in Limestone County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cottonwood
  • Farmview
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Farmview is located in Limestone County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Farmview
  • French Mill
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • French Mill is located in Limestone County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for French Mill
  • Glenn Valley
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Glenn Valley is located in Limestone County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glenn Valley
  • Green Hills
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Green Hills is located in Limestone County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Hills
  • Holland Place
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Holland Place is located in Limestone County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holland Place
  • Indian Trace
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Indian Trace is located in Limestone County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Trace
  • Continue List   (6 more) ...
    • Mayflower
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Mayflower is located in Limestone County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mayflower
    • Meadowbrook
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Meadowbrook is located in Limestone County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadowbrook
    • Piney Chapel
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Piney Chapel is located in Limestone County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Piney Chapel
    • Tanner
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Tanner Crossroads
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Tanner Crossroads is located in Limestone County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tanner Crossroads
    • Yorkshire
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Yorkshire is located in Limestone County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Yorkshire

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

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

  • Athens, which is the Seat of Limestone County, lies just to the West Northwest.
  • Montgomery, which is the State Capital of Alabama, lies 170 miles [273.6 km]<1> to the south southeast (SSE). If you could drive a straight line from Brookwood to Montgomery, with an average speed<4>of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, it would take about three hours to make the trip. A comfortable walk of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour would take 10 days. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take 7 days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 615 miles [989.7 km] to the east northeast (ENE). Driving would take just over a day, a buggy would take 24 days and walking would take 35 days.
  • The shortest distance<5> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,496 miles [10,454.3 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,210 miles [11,603.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,086 miles [8,185.1 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>'

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 from Point A (ie- Brookwood) to Point B. In other words: 'As the crow flies'.
<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 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 Brookwood 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>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<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 Brookwood to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Brookwood. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 34.7934, Longitude: -86.9364       In this case, the coordinates for Brookwood have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<6>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 313.83 degrees.
<7>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 309.641 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 310.073 degrees.