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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 Inverness, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Inverness 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 Inverness:
    • 33.407053, -86.711098
    • 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 Inverness
  • 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 Inverness ...

We found nineteen communities that share the name Inverness.

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

Beyond Alabama, we know of another eighteen communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these eighteen communities, sixteen are located in the United States and three are in Canada.

  • Communities Located In Alabama ...
    • Bullock County
      • This Inverness is located in Bullock County and lies 111 miles [178.6 km]<1> to the south southeast of the Inverness that is located in Shelby County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bullock County community of Inverness.
  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • California
      • Marin County
      • This Inverness is located in Marin County and lies 2,038 miles [3,279.8 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Inverness that is located in Shelby County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Marin County community of Inverness.
    • Colorado
      • Douglas County
      • This Inverness is located in Douglas County and lies 1,091 miles [1,755.8 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Inverness that is located in Shelby County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Douglas County community of Inverness.
    • Florida
      • Citrus County
      • This Inverness is located in Citrus County and lies 408 miles [656.6 km]<1> to the southeast of the Inverness that is located in Shelby County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Citrus County community of Inverness.
    • Georgia
      • McIntosh 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 Inverness [McIntosh County].
    • Illinois
      • Cook County
      • This Inverness is located in Cook County and lies 606 miles [975.3 km]<1> to the north of the Inverness that is located in Shelby County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cook County community of Inverness.
    • Indiana
      • Steuben County
      • This Inverness is located in Steuben County and lies 579 miles [931.8 km]<1> to the north of the Inverness that is located in Shelby County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Steuben County community of Inverness.
    • Kentucky
      • Breathitt 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 Inverness [Breathitt County].
    • Maryland
      • Baltimore County
      • This Inverness is located in Baltimore County and lies 696 miles [1,120.1 km]<1> to the northeast of the Inverness that is located in Shelby County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Baltimore County community of Inverness.
    • Michigan
      • Cheboygan 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 Michigan community of Inverness [Cheboygan County].
    • Mississippi
      • Sunflower County
      • This Inverness is located in Sunflower County and lies 223 miles [358.9 km]<1> to the west of the Inverness that is located in Shelby County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sunflower County community of Inverness.
    • Montana
      • Hill County
      • This Inverness is located in Hill County and lies 1,617 miles [2,602.3 km]<1> to the northwest of the Inverness that is located in Shelby County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hill County community of Inverness.
    • New York
      • Livingston County
      • This Inverness is located in Livingston County and lies 811 miles [1,305.2 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Inverness that is located in Shelby County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Livingston County community of Inverness.
    • North Carolina
      • Cumberland 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 North Carolina community of Inverness [Cumberland County].
      • Hoke County
      • This Inverness is located in Hoke County and lies 443 miles [712.9 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Inverness that is located in Shelby County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hoke County community of Inverness.
    • Nova Scotia
      • This Inverness lies 1,602 miles [2,578.2 km]<1> to the northeast of the Inverness that is located in Shelby County.
    • Ohio
      • Columbiana 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 Ohio community of Inverness [Columbiana County].
    • Prince Edward Island
      • This Inverness lies 1,498 miles [2,410.8 km]<1> to the northeast of the Inverness that is located in Shelby County.
    • Quebec
      • This Inverness lies 1,194 miles [1,921.6 km]<1> to the northeast of the Inverness that is located in Shelby County.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Inverness ...

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
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • 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
  • 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
  • Coventry
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • 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
  • Havenview
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • 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
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • 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
  • Hickory Ridge
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hickory Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Ridge
    • Hickory Ridge 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 Village
    (3 miles [4.8 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
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • 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 west)
    • 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
    (2 miles [3.2 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
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • 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 south)
      • 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 east)
      • 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
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • 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 west)
      • 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
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • 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
    • Sunnymeadows
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • 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
    • Tangle Creek
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • 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
    • Thornhill
      (2 miles [3.2 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 west)
      • 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
      (3 miles [4.8 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 Inverness 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 Inverness to various places of note, such as the White House.

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

  • Columbiana, which is the Seat of Shelby County, lies 16 miles [25.7 km]<1> to the south southeast. If you could walk a straight line from Inverness 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 five to six hours.
  • Montgomery, which is the State Capital of Alabama, lies 74 miles [119.1 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 658 miles [1,058.9 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 6,553 miles [10,546 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,261 miles [11,685.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,137 miles [8,267.2 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>

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- Inverness) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Inverness. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 33.4071, Longitude: -86.7111       In this case, the coordinates for Inverness 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 Inverness 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 Inverness 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 313.615 degrees.
<7>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 309.201 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 310.284 degrees.