Outdoor Activities ...

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

When in Cherokee Hills, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Cherokee Hills and the surrounding area.

• Weather ...
  • Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
  • The National Weather Service forecast for Cherokee Hills

• 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 Cherokee Hills:
  • 33.181230, -87.500838
  • 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 Cherokee Hills

• 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 Tuscaloosa County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
  • eBird sighting report for Tuscaloosa County
  • Since Cherokee Hills is near Hale County and also Bibb County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
  • eBird sighting report for Hale County
  • eBird sighting report for Bibb 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 Cherokee Hills ...

We found eleven communities that share the name Cherokee Hills.

There is one other community in Alabama which is also named Cherokee Hills.

Beyond Alabama, we know of another ten communities that are located throughout in the United States.

• Communities Located In Alabama ...
  • Madison County
    • This Cherokee Hills is located in Madison County and lies 122 miles [196.3 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Cherokee Hills that is located in Tuscaloosa County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Madison County community of Cherokee Hills.

• Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
  • Georgia
    • Cobb County
    • This Cherokee Hills is located in Cobb County and lies 173 miles [278.4 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Cherokee Hills that is located in Tuscaloosa County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cobb County community of Cherokee Hills.
    • Coffee County
    • This Cherokee Hills is located in Coffee County and lies 296 miles [476.4 km] to the east southeast of the Cherokee Hills that is located in Tuscaloosa County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Coffee County community of Cherokee Hills.
    • Hall County
    • This Cherokee Hills is located in Hall County and lies 219 miles [352.4 km] to the east northeast of the Cherokee Hills that is located in Tuscaloosa County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hall County community of Cherokee Hills.
  • South Carolina
    • Cherokee County
    • This Cherokee Hills is located in Cherokee County and lies 357 miles [574.5 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Cherokee Hills that is located in Tuscaloosa County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cherokee County community of Cherokee Hills.
    • Greenwood County
    • This Cherokee Hills is located in Greenwood County and lies 314 miles [505.3 km] to the east northeast of the Cherokee Hills that is located in Tuscaloosa County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Greenwood County community of Cherokee Hills.
  • Tennessee
    • Roane County
    • This Cherokee Hills is located in Roane County and lies 251 miles [403.9 km]<1> to the northeast of the Cherokee Hills that is located in Tuscaloosa County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Roane County community of Cherokee Hills.
    • Sevier County
    • This Cherokee Hills is located in Sevier County and lies 292 miles [469.9 km] to the northeast of the Cherokee Hills that is located in Tuscaloosa County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sevier County community of Cherokee Hills.
    • Washington County
    • This Cherokee Hills is located in Washington County and lies 361 miles [581 km] to the northeast of the Cherokee Hills that is located in Tuscaloosa County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washington County community of Cherokee Hills.
  • Virginia
    • Richmond County
    • This Cherokee Hills is located in Richmond County and lies 636 miles [1,023.5 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Cherokee Hills that is located in Tuscaloosa County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Richmond County community of Cherokee Hills.
    • Roanoke County
    • This Cherokee Hills is located in Roanoke County and lies 501 miles [806.3 km] to the northeast of the Cherokee Hills that is located in Tuscaloosa County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Roanoke County community of Cherokee Hills.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Cherokee Hills ...

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.

• Box Springs
  (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Box Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Box Springs
  • Box Springs is located in Tuscaloosa County
• Cedar Crest
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedar Crest have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Crest
  • Cedar Crest is located in Tuscaloosa County
• Cedar Knoll
  (Less than 2 miles to the west)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedar Knoll have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Knoll
  • Cedar Knoll is located in Tuscaloosa County
• Cherry Dale
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cherry Dale have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherry Dale
  • Cherry Dale is located in Tuscaloosa County
• Cherrywood
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cherrywood have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherrywood
  • Cherrywood is located in Tuscaloosa County
• Cloverdale
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cloverdale have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cloverdale
  • Cloverdale is located in Tuscaloosa County
• Cottondale
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cottondale have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cottondale
  • Cottondale is located in Tuscaloosa County
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cottondale <3>
• Cottonwood Park
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cottonwood Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cottonwood Park
  • Cottonwood Park is located in Tuscaloosa County
• Coventry
  (Less than 2 miles to the north)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Coventry have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coventry
  • Coventry is located in Tuscaloosa County
• Echo Hill
  (Less than 2 miles to the north)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Echo Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Echo Hill
  • Echo Hill is located in Tuscaloosa County
• Fairway Drive
  (Less than 2 miles to the west)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fairway Drive have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairway Drive
  • Fairway Drive is located in Tuscaloosa County
• Forest Lake
  (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Lake
  • Forest Lake is located in Tuscaloosa County
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  • Green Grove
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Grove
    • Green Grove is located in Tuscaloosa County
  • Hickory Forest
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hickory Forest have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Forest
    • Hickory Forest is located in Tuscaloosa County
  • High Point
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for High Point have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for High Point
    • High Point is located in Tuscaloosa County
  • Hillcrest
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hillcrest have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hillcrest
    • Hillcrest is located in Tuscaloosa County
  • Hillswood
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hillswood have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hillswood
    • Hillswood is located in Tuscaloosa County
  • Jerusalem Heights
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jerusalem Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jerusalem Heights
    • Jerusalem Heights is located in Tuscaloosa County
  • Kennedy Park
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kennedy Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kennedy Park
    • Kennedy Park is located in Tuscaloosa County
  • Lake Shore
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake Shore have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Shore
    • Lake Shore is located in Tuscaloosa County
  • Lakeview
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lakeview have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lakeview
    • Lakeview is located in Tuscaloosa County
  • Lynn Haven
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lynn Haven have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lynn Haven
    • Lynn Haven is located in Tuscaloosa County
  • Meadowbrook
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadowbrook have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadowbrook
    • Meadowbrook is located in Tuscaloosa County
  • Peach Grove
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Peach Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Peach Grove
    • Peach Grove is located in Tuscaloosa County
  • Rosedale Courts
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rosedale Courts have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rosedale Courts
    • Rosedale Courts is located in Tuscaloosa County
  • Rosewood
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rosewood have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rosewood
    • Rosewood is located in Tuscaloosa County
  • Running Brook
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Running Brook have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Running Brook
    • Running Brook is located in Tuscaloosa County
  • Sky Ranch
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sky Ranch have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sky Ranch
    • Sky Ranch is located in Tuscaloosa County
  • Skyland Park
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Skyland Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Skyland Park
    • Skyland Park is located in Tuscaloosa County
  • South Park
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for South Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for South Park
    • South Park is located in Tuscaloosa County
  • Springbrook
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Springbrook have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Springbrook
    • Springbrook is located in Tuscaloosa County
  • University
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for University. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<4>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for University
    • University is located in Tuscaloosa County
  • University Lane
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for University Lane have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for University Lane
    • University Lane is located in Tuscaloosa County
  • University Place
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for University Place have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for University Place
    • University Place is located in Tuscaloosa County
  • Whispering Hills
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Whispering Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whispering Hills
    • Whispering Hills is located in Tuscaloosa County
  • Woodland Park
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodland Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodland Park
    • Woodland Park is located in Tuscaloosa County
  • Woodland Pines
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodland Pines have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodland Pines
    • Woodland Pines is located in Tuscaloosa County
  • Woodland Terrace
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodland Terrace have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodland Terrace
    • Woodland Terrace is located in Tuscaloosa County

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

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

• Tuscaloosa, which is the Seat of Tuscaloosa County, lies just to the West Northwest.
• Montgomery, which is the State Capital of Alabama, lies 89 miles [143.2 km]<1> to the southeast (SE). If you could drive a straight line from Cherokee Hills to Montgomery, with an average speed<5>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 5 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 704 miles [1,133 km] to the northeast (NE). Driving would take just about two full days, a buggy would take 28 days and walking would take 40 days.
• The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,596 miles [10,615.2 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
• The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,306 miles [11,757.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
• The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,182 miles [8,339.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>

Off-the-Road Links ...

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

The official website for Tuscaloosa County: www.co.tuscaloosa.al.us/

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