Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Greenbriar, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Greenbriar and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Greenbriar
- 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 Greenbriar:
- 32.866792, -85.864683
- 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 Greenbriar
- 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 Tallapoosa County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Tallapoosa County
- Since Greenbriar is near Elmore County and also Coosa County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Elmore County
- eBird sighting report for Coosa 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 Greenbriar ...
We found 38 communities that share the name Greenbriar.
There are two communities within Alabama that are also named Greenbriar.
Beyond Alabama, we know of another 36 communities that are located throughout in the United States.
- Communities Located In Alabama ...
- Madison County
- This Greenbriar is located in Madison County and lies 138 miles [222.1 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Greenbriar that is located in Tallapoosa County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Madison County community of Greenbriar.
- Tuscaloosa County
- This Greenbriar is located in Tuscaloosa County and lies 99 miles [159.3 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Greenbriar that is located in Tallapoosa County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tuscaloosa County community of Greenbriar.
- Madison County
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Arizona
- Maricopa County
- This Greenbriar is located in Maricopa County and lies 1,515 miles [2,438.2 km]<1> to the west of the Greenbriar that is located in Tallapoosa County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Maricopa County community of Greenbriar.
- Florida
- Hillsborough County
- This Greenbriar is located in Hillsborough County and lies 413 miles [664.7 km]<1> to the south southeast of the Greenbriar that is located in Tallapoosa County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hillsborough County community of Greenbriar.
- Seminole County
- This Greenbriar is located in Seminole County and lies 390 miles [627.6 km] to the southeast of the Greenbriar that is located in Tallapoosa County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Seminole County community of Greenbriar.
- Georgia
- Bartow County
- This Greenbriar is located in Bartow County and lies 110 miles [177 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Greenbriar that is located in Tallapoosa County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bartow County community of Greenbriar.
- Bibb County
- This Greenbriar is located in Bibb County and lies 125 miles [201.2 km] to the east of the Greenbriar that is located in Tallapoosa County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bibb County community of Greenbriar.
- Bulloch County
- This Greenbriar is located in Bulloch County and lies 239 miles [384.6 km] to the east of the Greenbriar that is located in Tallapoosa County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bulloch County community of Greenbriar.
- Fulton 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 Greenbriar [Fulton County].
- Illinois
- McLean County
- This Greenbriar is located in McLean County and lies 555 miles [893.2 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Greenbriar that is located in Tallapoosa County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the McLean County community of Greenbriar.
- Will 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 Greenbriar [Will County].
- Indiana
- Marion County
- This Greenbriar is located in Marion County and lies 486 miles [782.1 km]<1> to the north of the Greenbriar that is located in Tallapoosa County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Marion County community of Greenbriar.
- Putnam 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 Greenbriar [Putnam County].
- Kentucky
- Daviess 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 Greenbriar [Daviess County].
- Estill County
- This Greenbriar is located in Estill County and lies 344 miles [553.6 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Greenbriar that is located in Tallapoosa County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Estill County community of Greenbriar.
- Marion County
- This Greenbriar is located in Marion County and lies 321 miles [516.6 km] to the north of the Greenbriar that is located in Tallapoosa County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Marion County community of Greenbriar.
- Maryland
- Anne Arundel County
- This Greenbriar is located in Anne Arundel County and lies 670 miles [1,078.3 km]<1> to the northeast of the Greenbriar that is located in Tallapoosa County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Anne Arundel County community of Greenbriar.
- Mississippi
- Oktibbeha County
- This Greenbriar is located in Oktibbeha County and lies 174 miles [280 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Greenbriar that is located in Tallapoosa County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Oktibbeha County community of Greenbriar.
- Warren County
- This Greenbriar is located in Warren County and lies 292 miles [469.9 km] to the west of the Greenbriar that is located in Tallapoosa County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Warren County community of Greenbriar.
- New Jersey
- Ocean County
- This Greenbriar is located in Ocean County and lies 818 miles [1,316.4 km]<1> to the northeast of the Greenbriar that is located in Tallapoosa County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Ocean County community of Greenbriar.
- North Carolina
- Mecklenburg County
- This Greenbriar is located in Mecklenburg County and lies 335 miles [539.1 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Greenbriar that is located in Tallapoosa County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mecklenburg County community of Greenbriar.
- New Hanover County
- This Greenbriar is located in New Hanover County and lies 467 miles [751.6 km] to the east northeast of the Greenbriar that is located in Tallapoosa County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the New Hanover County community of Greenbriar.
- Onslow County
- This Greenbriar is located in Onslow County and lies 500 miles [804.7 km] to the east northeast of the Greenbriar that is located in Tallapoosa County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Onslow County community of Greenbriar.
- Orange County
- This Greenbriar is located in Orange County and lies 447 miles [719.4 km] to the east northeast of the Greenbriar that is located in Tallapoosa County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Orange County community of Greenbriar.
- Pennsylvania
- Berks County
- This Greenbriar is located in Berks County and lies 758 miles [1,219.9 km]<1> to the northeast of the Greenbriar that is located in Tallapoosa County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Berks County community of Greenbriar.
- Dauphin County
- This Greenbriar is located in Dauphin County and lies 721 miles [1,160.3 km] to the northeast of the Greenbriar that is located in Tallapoosa County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dauphin County community of Greenbriar.
- York County
- This Greenbriar is located in York County and lies 704 miles [1,133 km] to the northeast of the Greenbriar that is located in Tallapoosa County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the York County community of Greenbriar.
- South Carolina
- Anderson County
- This Greenbriar is located in Anderson County and lies 213 miles [342.8 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Greenbriar that is located in Tallapoosa County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Anderson County community of Greenbriar.
- Florence County
- This Greenbriar is located in Florence County and lies 366 miles [589 km] to the east northeast of the Greenbriar that is located in Tallapoosa County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Florence County community of Greenbriar.
- Horry County
- This Greenbriar is located in Horry County and lies 397 miles [638.9 km] to the east of the Greenbriar that is located in Tallapoosa County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Horry County community of Greenbriar.
- Lancaster County
- This Greenbriar is located in Lancaster County and lies 316 miles [508.6 km] to the east northeast of the Greenbriar that is located in Tallapoosa County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lancaster County community of Greenbriar.
- Oconee County
- This Greenbriar is located in Oconee County and lies 209 miles [336.4 km] to the northeast of the Greenbriar that is located in Tallapoosa County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Oconee County community of Greenbriar.
- Orangeburg County
- This Greenbriar is located in Orangeburg County and lies 292 miles [469.9 km] to the east of the Greenbriar that is located in Tallapoosa County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Orangeburg County community of Greenbriar.
- Tennessee
- Rutherford County
- This Greenbriar is located in Rutherford County and lies 208 miles [334.7 km]<1> to the north of the Greenbriar that is located in Tallapoosa County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rutherford County community of Greenbriar.
- Texas
- Galveston County
- This Greenbriar is located in Galveston County and lies 598 miles [962.4 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Greenbriar that is located in Tallapoosa County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Galveston County community of Greenbriar.
- Virginia
- Chesterfield County
- This Greenbriar is located in Chesterfield County and lies 565 miles [909.3 km]<1> to the northeast of the Greenbriar that is located in Tallapoosa County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chesterfield County community of Greenbriar.
- Fairfax County
- This Greenbriar is located in Fairfax County and lies 629 miles [1,012.3 km] to the northeast of the Greenbriar that is located in Tallapoosa County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fairfax County community of Greenbriar.
- Portsmouth City
- This Greenbriar is located in Portsmouth City and lies 604 miles [972 km] to the east northeast of the Greenbriar that is located in Tallapoosa County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Portsmouth City community of Greenbriar.
- Arizona
Curious and Interesting Names Near Greenbriar ...
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.
- Eagle Creek
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eagle Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eagle Creek
- Eagle Creek is located in Tallapoosa County
- Flint Hill
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Flint Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flint Hill
- Flint Hill is located in Tallapoosa County
- Fuller
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the north) - Indian Hills
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Hills
- Indian Hills is located in Tallapoosa County
- Island Home
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Island Home have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Island Home
- Island Home is located in Tallapoosa County
- Our Town
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Our Town
- Our Town is located in Tallapoosa County
- Parish Hills
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Parish Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Parish Hills
- Parish Hills is located in Tallapoosa County
- Piney Point
(Less than 2 miles to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Piney Point have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Piney Point
- Piney Point is located in Tallapoosa County
- River Bend ‑ Historic
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for River Bend have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for River Bend
- River Bend is located in Tallapoosa County
- Robinson Ferry
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Robinson Ferry have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Robinson Ferry
- Robinson Ferry is located in Elmore County
- Rover
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest) - Sessions
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast) - Sunny Level
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunny Level have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunny Level
- Sunny Level is located in Tallapoosa County
How Far From Greenbriar 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 Greenbriar to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Greenbriar and extending to:
- Dadeville, which is the Seat of Tallapoosa County, lies just to the East Southeast.
- Montgomery, which is the State Capital of Alabama, lies 42 miles [67.6 km]<1> to the southwest (SW). If you could walk a straight line from Greenbriar to Montgomery, with an average speed<4> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take about three full days to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take just about two full days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 645 miles [1,038 km] to the northeast (NE). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take just over a day, a buggy would take 26 days and walking would take 37 days.
- The shortest distance<5> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,543 miles [10,529.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,246 miles [11,661.3 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,124 miles [8,246.3 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Greenbriar. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
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' (or 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- Greenbriar) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Greenbriar. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 32.8668, Longitude: -85.8647 In this case, the coordinates for Greenbriar 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 Rock Creek to see Pete ... Rock 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 Greenbriar 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 Greenbriar 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 313.078 degrees. |
| <7> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 308.505 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 310.065 degrees. |