Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Holt, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Holt and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Holt
- 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 Holt:
- 33.234007, -87.484449
- 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 Holt
- 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 Holt is near Bibb County and also Hale County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Bibb County
- eBird sighting report for Hale 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 Holt ...
We found 27 communities that share the name Holt.
Within Alabama, the name Holt is unique.
Beyond Alabama, we know of another 27 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 27 communities, 26 are located in the United States and one is in Canada.
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Arkansas
- Mississippi County
- This community is historic<1> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Arkansas community of Holt [Mississippi County].
- Newton 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 Arkansas community of Holt [Newton County].
- California
- Florida
- Georgia
- Calhoun County
- This Holt is located in Calhoun County and lies 213 miles [342.8 km]<2> to the southeast of the Holt that is located in Tuscaloosa County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Calhoun County community of Holt.
- Irwin County
- This Holt is located in Irwin County and lies 276 miles [444.2 km] to the east southeast of the Holt that is located in Tuscaloosa County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Irwin County community of Holt.
- Iowa
- Kentucky
- Breckinridge County
- This Holt is located in Breckinridge County and lies 326 miles [524.6 km]<2> to the north of the Holt that is located in Tuscaloosa County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Breckinridge County community of Holt.
- Lawrence County
- This Holt is located in Lawrence County and lies 432 miles [695.2 km] to the northeast of the Holt that is located in Tuscaloosa County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lawrence County community of Holt.
- Muhlenberg County
- This Holt is located in Muhlenberg County and lies 278 miles [447.4 km] to the north of the Holt that is located in Tuscaloosa County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Muhlenberg County community of Holt.
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- North Carolina
- Ohio
- Jefferson County
- This Holt is located in Jefferson County and lies 624 miles [1,004.2 km]<2> to the north northeast of the Holt that is located in Tuscaloosa County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of Holt.
- Wood County
- This community is historic<1> and although located in Wood County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wood County community of Holt.
- Ontario
- We haven't found the location of this community yet.
- Pennsylvania
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Hutchinson County
- This Holt is located in Hutchinson County and lies 803 miles [1,292.3 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Holt that is located in Tuscaloosa County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hutchinson County community of Holt.
- San Saba County
- This community is historic<1> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Texas community of Holt [San Saba County].
- Utah
- Cache County
- This Holt is located in Cache County and lies 1,450 miles [2,333.5 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Holt that is located in Tuscaloosa County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cache County community of Holt.
- Davis County
- This Holt is located in Davis County and lies 1,447 miles [2,328.7 km] to the west northwest of the Holt that is located in Tuscaloosa County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Davis County community of Holt.
- Washington County
- This community is historic<1> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Utah community of Holt [Washington County].
- Wisconsin
- Arkansas
Curious and Interesting Names Near Holt ...
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
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Box Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Box Springs
- Box Springs is located in Tuscaloosa County
- Cedar Crest
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedar Crest have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Crest
- Cedar Crest is located in Tuscaloosa County
- Cherokee Hills
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cherokee Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherokee Hills
- Cherokee Hills is located in Tuscaloosa County
- Cherrywood
(Less than 2 miles to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cherrywood have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherrywood
- Cherrywood is located in Tuscaloosa County
- Cloverdale
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cloverdale have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cloverdale
- Cloverdale is located in Tuscaloosa County
- Cottondale
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cottondale have been provided by the GNIS.<4> 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 <5>
- Cottonwood Park
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cottonwood Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cottonwood Park
- Cottonwood Park is located in Tuscaloosa County
- Coventry
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south) - Covey Chase
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Covey Chase have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Covey Chase
- Covey Chase is located in Tuscaloosa County
- Deep Wood
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast) - Echo Hill
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest) - Elm Ridge
(Less than 2 miles to the south) - Continue List (25 more) ...
- Forest Lake
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Lake
- Forest Lake is located in Tuscaloosa County
- Fox Run
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west) - Green Grove
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Grove
- Green Grove is located in Tuscaloosa County
- High Forest
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for High Forest have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for High Forest
- High Forest is located in Tuscaloosa County
- High Point
(Less than 2 miles to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for High Point have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for High Point
- High Point is located in Tuscaloosa County
- Hillswood
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south) - Hillview
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east) - Hurricane Hills
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hurricane Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hurricane Hills
- Hurricane Hills is located in Tuscaloosa County
- Indian Hills
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Hills
- Indian Hills is located in Tuscaloosa County
- Kennedy Park
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kennedy Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kennedy Park
- Kennedy Park is located in Tuscaloosa County
- Lake Shore
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake Shore have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Shore
- Lake Shore is located in Tuscaloosa County
- Lynn Haven
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lynn Haven have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lynn Haven
- Lynn Haven is located in Tuscaloosa County
- Old Mill Trace
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Old Mill Trace have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Old Mill Trace
- Old Mill Trace is located in Tuscaloosa County
- Riverchase
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Riverchase have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riverchase
- Riverchase is located in Tuscaloosa County
- Riverview
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west) - Riverwood
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west) - Rollingwood
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rollingwood have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rollingwood
- Rollingwood is located in Tuscaloosa County
- Rosewood
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest) - University
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)- 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.<6>
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for University
- University is located in Tuscaloosa County
- Warrior Heights
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Warrior Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Warrior Heights
- Warrior Heights is located in Tuscaloosa County
- Wood Village
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wood Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wood Village
- Wood Village is located in Tuscaloosa County
- Woodland Park
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodland Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodland Park
- Woodland Park is located in Tuscaloosa County
- Woodland Pines
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodland Pines have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodland Pines
- Woodland Pines is located in Tuscaloosa County
- Woodland Terrace
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodland Terrace have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodland Terrace
- Woodland Terrace is located in Tuscaloosa County
- Yacht Club Bay
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Yacht Club Bay have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Yacht Club Bay
- Yacht Club Bay is located in Tuscaloosa County
- Forest Lake
How Far From Holt 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 Holt to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Holt and extending to:
- Tuscaloosa, which is the Seat of Tuscaloosa County, lies just to the West Southwest.
- Montgomery, which is the State Capital of Alabama, lies 90 miles [144.8 km]<2> to the southeast (SE). If you could drive a straight line from Holt to Montgomery, with an average speed<7>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 6 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 701 miles [1,128.2 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<8> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,593 miles [10,610.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,303 miles [11,753 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<10>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,179 miles [8,334.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<11>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Holt. 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/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | 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 Holt, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy. |
| <2> | Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Holt) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Holt. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 33.2340, Longitude: -87.4844 In this case, the coordinates for Holt have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <3> | 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 Holt 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. |
| <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> | An 'estimated' location is one where we have been given GPS coordinates, but are unable to verify the accuracy of those coordinates. That said, we have some confidence that we have placed the marker near the actual location. A typical reason for being unable to verify a location is that it might be on private property or maybe historic and gone without an obvious trace. |
| <7> | 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. |
| <8> | 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 Holt to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 314.069 degrees. |
| <10> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 309.702 degrees. |
| <11> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 310.63 degrees. |