Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Center Point, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Center Point and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Center Point
- 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 Center Point:
- 33.64576, -86.683806
- 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 Center Point
- 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 Jefferson County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Jefferson County
- Since Center Point is near Blount County and also Saint Clair County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Blount County
- eBird sighting report for Saint Clair 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 Center Point ...
We found 42 communities that share the name Center Point.
There are two communities within Alabama that are also named Center Point.
Beyond Alabama, we know of another 40 communities that are located throughout in the United States.
- Communities Located In Alabama ...
- Clarke County
- This Center Point is located in Clarke County and lies 150 miles [241.4 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Center Point that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clarke County community of Center Point.
- Montgomery County
- This Center Point is located in Montgomery County and lies 119 miles [191.5 km]<1> to the south southeast of the Center Point that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of Center Point.
- Clarke County
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Arkansas
- Clark 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 Center Point [Clark County].
- Faulkner County
- This Center Point is located in Faulkner County and lies 327 miles [526.3 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Center Point that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Faulkner County community of Center Point.
- Howard County
- This Center Point is located in Howard County and lies 417 miles [671.1 km] to the west of the Center Point that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Howard County community of Center Point.
- Polk County
- This Center Point is located in Polk County and lies 444 miles [714.5 km] to the west of the Center Point that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Polk County community of Center Point.
- Prairie 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 Arkansas community of Center Point [Prairie County].
- Georgia
- Carroll 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 Center Point [Carroll County].
- Indiana
- Clay County
- This Center Point is located in Clay County and lies 398 miles [640.5 km]<1> to the north of the Center Point that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clay County community of Center Point.
- Iowa
- Linn County
- This Center Point is located in Linn County and lies 651 miles [1,047.7 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Center Point that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Linn County community of Center Point.
- Kentucky
- Monroe 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 Center Point [Monroe County].
- Louisiana
- Avoyelles Parish
- This Center Point is located in Avoyelles Parish and lies 361 miles [581 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Center Point that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Avoyelles Parish community of Center Point.
- Mississippi
- Attala County
- This community is historic<3> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Mississippi community of Center Point [Attala County].
- Lincoln County
- This Center Point is located in Lincoln County and lies 276 miles [444.2 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Center Point that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lincoln County community of Center Point.
- Noxubee County
- This community is historic and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Mississippi community of Center Point [Noxubee County].
- Tallahatchie County
- This community is historic and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Mississippi community of Center Point [Tallahatchie County].
- Missouri
- Atchison County
- Although located in Atchison County, we don't know the location within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Atchison County community of Center Point.
- Linn County
- Although located in Linn County, we don't know the location within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Linn County community of Center Point.
- Newton County
- This Center Point is located in Newton County and lies 474 miles [762.8 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Center Point that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Newton County community of Center Point.
- New Mexico
- Roosevelt County
- This community is historic<3> and although located in Roosevelt County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Roosevelt County community of Center Point.
- Oklahoma
- Latimer County
- This Center Point is located in Latimer County and lies 500 miles [804.7 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Center Point that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Latimer County community of Center Point.
- Pennsylvania
- Montgomery 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 Center Point [Montgomery County].
- South Dakota
- Turner 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 Dakota community of Center Point [Turner County].
- Tennessee
- Chester 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 Center Point [Chester County].
- Hardeman County
- This Center Point is located in Hardeman County and lies 173 miles [278.4 km]<1> to the northwest of the Center Point that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hardeman County community of Center Point.
- Lawrence County
- This Center Point is located in Lawrence County and lies 107 miles [172.2 km] to the north northwest of the Center Point that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lawrence County community of Center Point.
- Sequatchie County
- This Center Point is located in Sequatchie County and lies 137 miles [220.5 km] to the north northeast of the Center Point that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sequatchie County community of Center Point.
- Shelby County
- This community is historic<3> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Tennessee community of Center Point [Shelby County].
- Stewart 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 Tennessee community of Center Point [Stewart County].
- White County
- This Center Point is located in White County and lies 166 miles [267.2 km] to the north northeast of the Center Point that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the White County community of Center Point.
- Texas
- Camp County
- This community is historic<3> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Texas community of Center Point [Camp County].
- Ellis 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 Center Point [Ellis County].
- Hopkins County
- This community is historic and although located in Hopkins County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hopkins County community of Center Point.
- Howard 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 Texas community of Center Point [Howard County].
- Hunt County
- This Center Point is located in Hunt County and lies 541 miles [870.7 km]<1> to the west of the Center Point that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hunt County community of Center Point.
- Kerr County
- This Center Point is located in Kerr County and lies 768 miles [1,236 km] to the west southwest of the Center Point that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kerr County community of Center Point.
- Panola County
- This community is historic and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Texas community of Center Point [Panola County].
- Parker County
- This Center Point is located in Parker County and lies 641 miles [1,031.6 km] to the west of the Center Point that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Parker County community of Center Point.
- Tarrant County
- This Center Point is located in Tarrant County and lies 628 miles [1,010.7 km] to the west of the Center Point that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tarrant County community of Center Point.
- Trinity County
- This community is historic and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Texas community of Center Point [Trinity County].
- Upshur County
- This Center Point is located in Upshur County and lies 487 miles [783.8 km] to the west of the Center Point that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Upshur County community of Center Point.
- West Virginia
- Doddridge County
- This Center Point is located in Doddridge County and lies 519 miles [835.2 km]<1> to the northeast of the Center Point that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Doddridge County community of Center Point.
- Arkansas
Curious and Interesting Names Near Center 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.
- Airport Highlands
(5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Airport Highlands have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Airport Highlands
- Airport Highlands is located in Jefferson County
- Arrowhead
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast) - Chalkville
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chalkville
- Chalkville is located in Jefferson County
- Clay
(5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clay
- Clay is located in Jefferson County
- Estimated population in 2015: 9,655 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Clay <5>
- Dale ‑ Historic
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast) - Danville
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest) - Eagle Ridge
(5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eagle Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eagle Ridge
- Eagle Ridge is located in Jefferson County
- Echo Hills
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Echo Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Echo Hills
- Echo Hills is located in Jefferson County
- Kingsway Terrace
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kingsway Terrace have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kingsway Terrace
- Kingsway Terrace is located in Jefferson County
- Larkwood
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest) - Liberty Highlands
(5 miles [8 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Liberty Highlands have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Liberty Highlands
- Liberty Highlands is located in Jefferson County
- Queenstown
(5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Queenstown have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Queenstown
- Queenstown is located in Jefferson County
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- Rock Ridge
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rock Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rock Ridge
- Rock Ridge is located in Jefferson County
- Rolling Hills
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rolling Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rolling Hills
- Rolling Hills is located in Jefferson County
- Roper
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast) - Rose Hill
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the south) - Saddlewood
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saddlewood have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saddlewood
- Saddlewood is located in Jefferson County
- Spring Garden
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spring Garden have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spring Garden
- Spring Garden is located in Jefferson County
- Sun Valley
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sun Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sun Valley
- Sun Valley is located in Jefferson County
- Trotwood Park
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Trotwood Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Trotwood Park
- Trotwood Park is located in Jefferson County
- Zion City
(5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
- Rock Ridge
How Far From Center Point to ...
We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers, Almanacs & Directories that were published in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the Gazetteers include the distance from a city such as Center Point to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Center Point and extending to:
- Birmingham, which is the Seat of Jefferson County, lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<1> to the southwest. If you could walk a straight line from Center Point 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 90 miles [144.8 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 647 miles [1,041.2 km] to the northeast (NE). Driving would take just over a day, a buggy would take 26 days and walking would take 37 days.
- The shortest distance<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,540 miles [10,525.1 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,249 miles [11,666.1 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,126 miles [8,249.5 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<10>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Center Point. 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> | 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- Center Point) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Center Point. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 33.6458, Longitude: -86.6838 |
| <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 Center 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> | 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 Center Point, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy. |
| <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 Center Point 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 313.613 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 309.232 degrees. |
| <10> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 310.222 degrees. |