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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 Cedar Point, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Cedar 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 Cedar Point:
    • 34.599533, -86.340263
    • 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 Cedar 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 Cedar Point ...

We found 30 communities that share the name Cedar Point.

There is one other community in Alabama which is also named Cedar Point.

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

  • Communities Located In Alabama ...
    • Montgomery County
      • This Cedar Point is located in Montgomery County and lies 154 miles [247.8 km]<1> to the south of the Cedar Point that is located in Madison County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of Cedar Point.
  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Colorado
      • Elbert County
      • This Cedar Point is located in Elbert County and lies 1,019 miles [1,639.9 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Cedar Point that is located in Madison County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Elbert County community of Cedar Point.
    • Florida
      • Duval County
      • This Cedar Point is located in Duval County and lies 403 miles [648.6 km]<1> to the southeast of the Cedar Point that is located in Madison County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Duval County community of Cedar Point.
    • Georgia
      • McIntosh County
      • This Cedar Point is located in McIntosh County and lies 359 miles [577.8 km]<1> to the southeast of the Cedar Point that is located in Madison County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the McIntosh County community of Cedar Point.
    • Illinois
      • La Salle County
      • This Cedar Point is located in La Salle County and lies 484 miles [778.9 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Cedar Point that is located in Madison County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the La Salle County community of Cedar Point.
    • Indiana
      • Kosciusko County
      • This Cedar Point is located in Kosciusko County and lies 470 miles [756.4 km]<1> to the north of the Cedar Point that is located in Madison County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kosciusko County community of Cedar Point.
      • White County
      • This Cedar Point is located in White County and lies 422 miles [679.1 km] to the north of the Cedar Point that is located in Madison County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the White County community of Cedar Point.
    • Kansas
      • Chase County
      • This Cedar Point is located in Chase County and lies 634 miles [1,020.3 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Cedar Point that is located in Madison County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chase County community of Cedar Point.
      • Neosho 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 Kansas community of Cedar Point [Neosho County].
    • Kentucky
      • Oldham County
      • This Cedar Point is located in Oldham County and lies 267 miles [429.7 km]<1> to the north of the Cedar Point that is located in Madison County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Oldham County community of Cedar Point.
      • Trigg County
      • This Cedar Point is located in Trigg County and lies 178 miles [286.5 km] to the north northwest of the Cedar Point that is located in Madison County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Trigg County community of Cedar Point.
    • Maryland
      • Calvert County
      • This Cedar Point is located in Calvert County and lies 603 miles [970.4 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Cedar Point that is located in Madison County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Calvert County community of Cedar Point.
      • Talbot County
      • This Cedar Point is located in Talbot County and lies 634 miles [1,020.3 km] to the east northeast of the Cedar Point that is located in Madison County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Talbot County community of Cedar Point.
    • Mississippi
      • Oktibbeha County
      • This Cedar Point is located in Oktibbeha County and lies 162 miles [260.7 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Cedar Point that is located in Madison County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Oktibbeha County community of Cedar Point.
      • Rankin County
      • This Cedar Point is located in Rankin County and lies 277 miles [445.8 km] to the southwest of the Cedar Point that is located in Madison County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rankin County community of Cedar Point.
    • North Carolina
      • Carteret County
      • This Cedar Point is located in Carteret County and lies 525 miles [844.9 km]<1> to the east of the Cedar Point that is located in Madison County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Carteret County community of Cedar Point.
    • Ohio
      • Erie County
      • This Cedar Point is located in Erie County and lies 514 miles [827.2 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Cedar Point that is located in Madison County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Erie County community of Cedar Point.
      • 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 Ohio community of Cedar Point [Hamilton County].
    • Ontario
      • We haven't found the location of this community yet.
    • Oregon
      • Coos County
      • This Cedar Point is located in Coos County and lies 2,100 miles [3,379.6 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Cedar Point that is located in Madison County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Coos County community of Cedar Point.
    • Pennsylvania
      • York County
      • This Cedar Point is located in York County and lies 645 miles [1,038 km]<1> to the northeast of the Cedar Point that is located in Madison County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the York County community of Cedar Point.
    • Rhode Island
      • Newport 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 Rhode Island community of Cedar Point [Newport County].
    • Tennessee
      • Smith 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 Cedar Point [Smith County].
    • Texas
      • Chambers 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 Texas community of Cedar Point [Chambers County].
      • Llano County
      • Although located in Llano County, we don't know the location within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Llano County community of Cedar Point.
      • Nacogdoches County
      • This Cedar Point is located in Nacogdoches County and lies 511 miles [822.4 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Cedar Point that is located in Madison County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Nacogdoches County community of Cedar Point.
    • Virginia
      • Goochland County
      • This Cedar Point is located in Goochland County and lies 516 miles [830.4 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Cedar Point that is located in Madison County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Goochland County community of Cedar Point.
      • Page 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 Virginia community of Cedar Point [Page County].
      • Portsmouth City
      • This Cedar Point is located in Portsmouth City and lies 578 miles [930.2 km] to the east northeast of the Cedar Point that is located in Madison County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Portsmouth City community of Cedar Point.
      • Suffolk City
      • This Cedar Point is located in Suffolk City and lies 573 miles [922.2 km] to the east northeast of the Cedar Point that is located in Madison County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Suffolk City community of Cedar Point.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Cedar 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.

  • Bucksnort
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bucksnort have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bucksnort
    • Bucksnort is located in Marshall County
  • Cherrytree
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cherrytree have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherrytree
    • Cherrytree is located in Madison County
  • Creek Ford
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Creek Ford have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Creek Ford
    • Creek Ford is located in Marshall County
  • Fishtrap Ford
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fishtrap Ford have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fishtrap Ford
    • Fishtrap Ford is located in Madison County
  • Grant
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
  • Keel ‑ Historic
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Keel have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Keel
    • Keel is located in Marshall County
  • Maple Ford
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maple Ford have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maple Ford
    • Maple Ford is located in Marshall County
  • Paint Rock
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Paint Rock have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paint Rock
    • Paint Rock is located in Jackson County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 196 people
  • Poplar Ridge
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Poplar Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Poplar Ridge
    • Poplar Ridge is located in Marshall County
  • Rocky Ridge
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rocky Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rocky Ridge
    • Rocky Ridge is located in Marshall County
  • Stapler Ford
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stapler Ford have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stapler Ford
    • Stapler Ford is located in Marshall County
  • Swift Ford
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Swift Ford have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Swift Ford
    • Swift Ford is located in Madison County

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

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

  • Huntsville, which is the Seat of Madison County, lies 17 miles [27.4 km]<1> to the west northwest. If you could walk a straight line from Cedar Point to Huntsville, with an average speed<5> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take most of a day to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take five to six hours.
  • Montgomery, which is the State Capital of Alabama, lies 153 miles [246.2 km] to the south (S). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take less than three hours, a buggy would take 6 days and walking would take 9 days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 593 miles [954.3 km] to the east northeast (ENE). Driving would take just over a day, a buggy would take 24 days and walking would take 34 days.
  • The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,481 miles [10,430.2 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,192 miles [11,574.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,068 miles [8,156.2 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>

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

The official website for Madison County: www.co.madison.al.us/

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

Footnotes ...

<1>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Cedar Point) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Cedar Point. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 34.5995, Longitude: -86.3403       In this case, the coordinates for Cedar Point 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 Cedar 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.
<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 Cedar 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 313.457 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 309.184 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 309.87 degrees.




 

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