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Outdoor Activities ...

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

When in Homewood, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Homewood 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 Homewood:
    • 33.461744, -86.809219
    • 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 Homewood
  • 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 Homewood ...

We found 27 communities that share the name Homewood.

There is one other community in Alabama which is also named Homewood.

Beyond Alabama, we know of another 26 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 26 communities, 26 are located in the United States and one is in Canada.

  • Communities Located In Alabama ...
    • Monroe County
      • This Homewood is located in Monroe County and lies 151 miles [243 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Homewood that is located in Jefferson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Monroe County community of Homewood.
  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Arkansas
      • Perry County
      • This Homewood is located in Perry County and lies 368 miles [592.2 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Homewood that is located in Jefferson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Perry County community of Homewood.
    • California
      • Placer County
      • This Homewood is located in Placer County and lies 1,885 miles [3,033.6 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Homewood that is located in Jefferson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Placer County community of Homewood.
    • Illinois
      • Cook County
      • This Homewood is located in Cook County and lies 561 miles [902.8 km]<1> to the north of the Homewood that is located in Jefferson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cook County community of Homewood.
    • Kansas
      • Franklin County
      • This Homewood is located in Franklin County and lies 591 miles [951.1 km]<1> to the northwest of the Homewood that is located in Jefferson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Franklin County community of Homewood.
    • Manitoba
      • This Homewood lies 1,246 miles [2,005.2 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Homewood that is located in Jefferson County.
    • Maryland
      • Allegany County
      • This Homewood is located in Allegany County and lies 617 miles [993 km]<1> to the northeast of the Homewood that is located in Jefferson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Allegany County community of Homewood.
      • Anne Arundel County
      • This Homewood is located in Anne Arundel County and lies 687 miles [1,105.6 km] to the northeast of the Homewood that is located in Jefferson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Anne Arundel County community of Homewood.
      • Baltimore City
      • 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 Maryland community of Homewood [Baltimore City].
      • Montgomery County
      • This Homewood is located in Montgomery County and lies 664 miles [1,068.6 km] to the northeast of the Homewood that is located in Jefferson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of Homewood.
      • Worcester County
      • This Homewood is located in Worcester County and lies 705 miles [1,134.6 km] to the east northeast of the Homewood that is located in Jefferson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Worcester County community of Homewood.
    • Mississippi
      • Scott County
      • This Homewood is located in Scott County and lies 177 miles [284.9 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Homewood that is located in Jefferson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Scott County community of Homewood.
    • New York
      • Onondaga 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 New York community of Homewood [Onondaga County].
    • Ohio
      • Butler County
      • This Homewood is located in Butler County and lies 427 miles [687.2 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Homewood that is located in Jefferson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Butler County community of Homewood.
      • Lucas County
      • This Homewood is located in Lucas County and lies 582 miles [936.6 km] to the north northeast of the Homewood that is located in Jefferson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lucas County community of Homewood.
    • Pennsylvania
      • Allegheny County
      • This Homewood is located in Allegheny County and lies 614 miles [988.1 km]<1> to the northeast of the Homewood that is located in Jefferson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Allegheny County community of Homewood.
      • Beaver County
      • This Homewood is located in Beaver County and lies 620 miles [997.8 km] to the north northeast of the Homewood that is located in Jefferson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Beaver County community of Homewood.
      • York County
      • This Homewood is located in York County and lies 707 miles [1,137.8 km] to the northeast of the Homewood that is located in Jefferson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the York County community of Homewood.
    • South Carolina
      • Horry County
      • This Homewood is located in Horry County and lies 446 miles [717.8 km]<1> to the east of the Homewood that is located in Jefferson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Horry County community of Homewood.
    • Virginia
      • Fairfax County
      • This Homewood is located in Fairfax County and lies 647 miles [1,041.2 km]<1> to the northeast of the Homewood that is located in Jefferson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fairfax County community of Homewood.
      • Roanoke County
      • This Homewood is located in Roanoke County and lies 460 miles [740.3 km] to the northeast of the Homewood that is located in Jefferson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Roanoke County community of Homewood.
      • Surry County
      • This Homewood is located in Surry County and lies 625 miles [1,005.8 km] to the east northeast of the Homewood that is located in Jefferson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Surry County community of Homewood.
    • West Virginia
      • Lewis County
      • This Homewood is located in Lewis County and lies 520 miles [836.9 km]<1> to the northeast of the Homewood that is located in Jefferson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lewis County community of Homewood.
      • Marion County
      • This Homewood is located in Marion County and lies 551 miles [886.7 km] to the northeast of the Homewood that is located in Jefferson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Marion County community of Homewood.
      • Randolph 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 West Virginia community of Homewood [Randolph County].
    • Wisconsin
      • Milwaukee 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 Wisconsin community of Homewood [Milwaukee County].
      • Monroe 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 Wisconsin community of Homewood [Monroe County].

Curious and Interesting Names Near Homewood ...

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.

  • Cherokee Forest
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cherokee Forest have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherokee Forest
    • Cherokee Forest is located in Jefferson County
  • Chimney Hills
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chimney Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chimney Hills
    • Chimney Hills is located in Jefferson County
  • Coventry
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Coventry have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coventry
    • Coventry is located in Jefferson County
  • Crest
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crest have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crest
    • Crest is located in Jefferson County
  • Crossgate
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crossgate have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crossgate
    • Crossgate is located in Jefferson County
  • English Village
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for English Village have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for English Village
    • English Village is located in Jefferson County
  • Five Points South
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Five Points South have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Five Points South
    • Five Points South is located in Jefferson County
  • Glen Iris
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glen Iris have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glen Iris
    • Glen Iris is located in Jefferson County
  • Grove Park
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grove Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grove Park
    • Grove Park is located in Jefferson County
  • Hidden Ridge
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • 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
  • Imperial Forest
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Imperial Forest have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Imperial Forest
    • Imperial Forest is located in Jefferson County
  • Ivy Glenn
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • 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
  • Continue List   (14 more) ...
    • Lakeview Park
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lakeview Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lakeview Park
      • Lakeview Park is located in Jefferson County
    • Mason City
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mason City have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mason City
      • Mason City is located in Jefferson County
    • Mill Run
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mill Run have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mill Run
      • Mill Run is located in Jefferson County
    • Mountain Oaks
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mountain Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mountain Oaks
      • Mountain Oaks is located in Jefferson County
    • Panorama
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Panorama have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Panorama
      • Panorama is located in Jefferson County
    • Plantation Point
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Plantation Point have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Plantation Point
      • Plantation Point is located in Jefferson County
    • Rocky Bridge
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rocky Bridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rocky Bridge
      • Rocky Bridge is located in Jefferson County
    • Rocky Ridge
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • 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
    • Rosedale
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rosedale have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rosedale
      • Rosedale is located in Jefferson County
    • Shades Cliff
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shades Cliff have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shades Cliff
      • Shades Cliff is located in Jefferson County
    • Tangle Creek
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tangle Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tangle Creek
      • Tangle Creek is located in Jefferson County
    • Tanglewood
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tanglewood have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tanglewood
      • Tanglewood is located in Jefferson County
    • Timber Ridge
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • 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
    • Twin Bridge
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Twin Bridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Twin Bridge
      • Twin Bridge is located in Jefferson County

How Far From Homewood 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 city such as Homewood to various places of note, such as the White House.

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

  • Birmingham, which is the Seat of Jefferson County, lies just to the North.
  • Montgomery, which is the State Capital of Alabama, lies 80 miles [128.7 km]<1> to the south southeast (SSE). If you could drive a straight line from Homewood to Montgomery, with an average speed<4>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 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 7,263 miles [11,688.7 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>

Footnotes ...

<1>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Homewood) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Homewood. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 33.4617, Longitude: -86.8092       In this case, the coordinates for Homewood 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 Bird Creek to see Pete ... Bird 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 Homewood 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 Homewood 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 313.677 degrees.
<7>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 309.28 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 310.311 degrees.