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

When in Hickory Ridge, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Hickory Ridge 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 Hickory Ridge:
    • 33.383443, -86.720820
    • 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 Hickory Ridge
  • 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 Hickory Ridge ...

We found 24 communities that share the name Hickory Ridge.

Within Alabama, the name Hickory Ridge is unique.

Beyond Alabama, we know of another 24 communities that are located throughout in the United States.

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Arkansas
      • Chicot County
      • This Hickory Ridge is located in Chicot County and lies 262 miles [421.6 km]<1> to the west of the Hickory Ridge that is located in Shelby County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chicot County community of Hickory Ridge.
      • Cross County
      • This Hickory Ridge is located in Cross County and lies 280 miles [450.6 km] to the west northwest of the Hickory Ridge that is located in Shelby County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cross County community of Hickory Ridge.
      • Pulaski County
      • This Hickory Ridge is located in Pulaski County and lies 340 miles [547.2 km] to the west northwest of the Hickory Ridge that is located in Shelby County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pulaski County community of Hickory Ridge.
    • Delaware
      • Kent County
      • This Hickory Ridge is located in Kent County and lies 739 miles [1,189.3 km]<1> to the northeast of the Hickory Ridge that is located in Shelby County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kent County community of Hickory Ridge.
      • New Castle County
      • This Hickory Ridge is located in New Castle County and lies 753 miles [1,211.8 km] to the northeast of the Hickory Ridge that is located in Shelby County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the New Castle County community of Hickory Ridge.
      • Sussex County
      • This Hickory Ridge is located in Sussex County and lies 724 miles [1,165.2 km] to the northeast of the Hickory Ridge that is located in Shelby County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sussex County community of Hickory Ridge.
    • Florida
      • Hillsborough County
      • This Hickory Ridge is located in Hillsborough County and lies 463 miles [745.1 km]<1> to the southeast of the Hickory Ridge that is located in Shelby County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hillsborough County community of Hickory Ridge.
    • Georgia
      • Bibb 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 Hickory Ridge [Bibb County].
    • Illinois
      • Hancock 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 Hickory Ridge [Hancock County].
      • Ogle County
      • This Hickory Ridge is located in Ogle County and lies 605 miles [973.7 km]<1> to the north of the Hickory Ridge that is located in Shelby County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Ogle County community of Hickory Ridge.
    • Indiana
      • Gibson County
      • This Hickory Ridge is located in Gibson County and lies 342 miles [550.4 km]<1> to the north of the Hickory Ridge that is located in Shelby County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Gibson County community of Hickory Ridge.
    • Louisiana
      • East Baton Rouge Parish
      • This Hickory Ridge is located in East Baton Rouge Parish and lies 325 miles [523 km]<1> to the southwest of the Hickory Ridge that is located in Shelby County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the East Baton Rouge Parish community of Hickory Ridge.
    • Maryland
      • Charles County
      • This Hickory Ridge is located in Charles County and lies 650 miles [1,046.1 km]<1> to the northeast of the Hickory Ridge that is located in Shelby County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Charles County community of Hickory Ridge.
      • Montgomery County
      • This Hickory Ridge is located in Montgomery County and lies 667 miles [1,073.4 km] to the northeast of the Hickory Ridge that is located in Shelby County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of Hickory Ridge.
      • Queen Anne's County
      • This Hickory Ridge is located in Queen Anne's County and lies 703 miles [1,131.4 km] to the northeast of the Hickory Ridge that is located in Shelby County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Queen Anne's County community of Hickory Ridge.
    • Michigan
      • Oakland County
      • This Hickory Ridge is located in Oakland County and lies 662 miles [1,065.4 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Hickory Ridge that is located in Shelby County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Oakland County community of Hickory Ridge.
    • Missouri
      • Cape Girardeau County
      • This Hickory Ridge is located in Cape Girardeau County and lies 314 miles [505.3 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Hickory Ridge that is located in Shelby County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cape Girardeau County community of Hickory Ridge.
    • North Carolina
      • Mecklenburg County
      • This Hickory Ridge is located in Mecklenburg County and lies 365 miles [587.4 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Hickory Ridge that is located in Shelby County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mecklenburg County community of Hickory Ridge.
    • Pennsylvania
      • Lancaster County
      • This Hickory Ridge is located in Lancaster County and lies 726 miles [1,168.4 km]<1> to the northeast of the Hickory Ridge that is located in Shelby County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lancaster County community of Hickory Ridge.
      • Northumberland 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 Hickory Ridge [Northumberland County].
    • Tennessee
      • Jefferson 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 Hickory Ridge [Jefferson County].
    • Texas
      • Sabine County
      • This Hickory Ridge is located in Sabine County and lies 430 miles [692 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Hickory Ridge that is located in Shelby County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sabine County community of Hickory Ridge.
    • Virginia
      • Albemarle County
      • This Hickory Ridge is located in Albemarle County and lies 565 miles [909.3 km]<1> to the northeast of the Hickory Ridge that is located in Shelby County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Albemarle County community of Hickory Ridge.
      • Stafford County
      • This Hickory Ridge is located in Stafford County and lies 622 miles [1,001 km] to the northeast of the Hickory Ridge that is located in Shelby County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Stafford County community of Hickory Ridge.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Hickory Ridge ...

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.

  • Camp Horne
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Camp Horne have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Camp Horne
    • Camp Horne is located in Jefferson County
  • Cedar Crest
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedar Crest have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Crest
    • Cedar Crest is located in Jefferson County
  • Chestnut Ridge
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chestnut Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chestnut Ridge
    • Chestnut Ridge is located in Jefferson County
  • Havenview
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Havenview have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Havenview
    • Havenview is located in Jefferson County
  • Heritage Oaks
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heritage Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heritage Oaks
    • Heritage Oaks is located in Shelby County
  • Hidden Ridge
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hidden Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hidden Ridge
    • Hidden Ridge is located in Jefferson County
  • Indian Springs Ranch
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Springs Ranch have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Springs Ranch
    • Indian Springs Ranch is located in Shelby County
  • Indian Springs Village
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Springs Village have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Springs Village
    • Indian Springs Village is located in Shelby County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,628 people
  • Indian Valley
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Valley
    • Indian Valley is located in Shelby County
  • Ivy Glenn
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ivy Glenn have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ivy Glenn
    • Ivy Glenn is located in Jefferson County
  • Lake Purdy
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake Purdy have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Purdy
    • Lake Purdy is located in Shelby County
  • Longleaf
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Longleaf have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Longleaf
    • Longleaf is located in Jefferson County
  • Continue List   (10 more) ...
    • Meadow Ridge
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadow Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadow Ridge
      • Meadow Ridge is located in Shelby County
    • Meadowbrook
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadowbrook have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadowbrook
      • Meadowbrook is located in Shelby County
    • Riverwood
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Riverwood have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riverwood
      • Riverwood is located in Shelby County
    • Rocky Ridge
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • 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 Jefferson County
    • Shoal Run
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shoal Run have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shoal Run
      • Shoal Run is located in Shelby County
    • Sky Ranch
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sky Ranch have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sky Ranch
      • Sky Ranch is located in Jefferson County
    • Sunnymeadows
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunnymeadows have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunnymeadows
      • Sunnymeadows is located in Shelby County
    • Thornhill
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Thornhill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Thornhill
      • Thornhill is located in Jefferson County
    • Timber Ridge
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Timber Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Timber Ridge
      • Timber Ridge is located in Jefferson County
    • Wine Ridge
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wine Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wine Ridge
      • Wine Ridge is located in Jefferson County

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

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

  • Columbiana, which is the Seat of Shelby County, lies 15 miles [24.1 km]<1> to the south southeast. If you could walk a straight line from Hickory Ridge to Columbiana, with an average speed<4> 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 four to five hours.
  • Montgomery, which is the State Capital of Alabama, lies 73 miles [117.5 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 5 days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 660 miles [1,062.2 km] to the northeast (NE). Driving would take just about two full days, a buggy would take 26 days and walking would take 38 days.
  • The shortest distance<5> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,554 miles [10,547.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,262 miles [11,687.1 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,139 miles [8,270.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>

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

The official website for Shelby County: www.shelbycountyalabama.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 '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- Hickory Ridge) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Hickory Ridge. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 33.3834, Longitude: -86.7208       In this case, the coordinates for Hickory Ridge 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 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 Hickory Ridge 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 Hickory Ridge 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 313.619 degrees.
<7>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 309.203 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 310.293 degrees.









 

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