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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 Morgan, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Morgan and the surrounding area.
- 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 Morgan:
- 33.333723, -86.916658
- 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.
- Open the Heavens-Above website centered on Morgan
- 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 Jefferson County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- Open the eBird sighting report for Jefferson County
- Since Morgan is near Shelby County and also Tuscaloosa County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- Open the eBird sighting report for Shelby County
- Open the eBird sighting report for Tuscaloosa 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:
- Open the Waymark.com report for Morgan
Communities Also Named Morgan ...
We found 41 communities that are also named Morgan.
Within Alabama, the name Morgan is unique.
Beyond Alabama, we know of 41 communities that are located in the United States and Canada. Of these 41 communities, 40 are located in the United States and one is in Canada.
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Arkansas
- Pulaski County
- This Morgan is located in Pulaski County and lies 329 miles [529.5 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Morgan that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pulaski County community of Morgan.
- California
- Los Angeles 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 California community of Morgan [Los Angeles County].
- Sierra County
- This community is historic<3> and although located in Sierra County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sierra County community of Morgan.
- Colorado
- Conejos County
- This Morgan is located in Conejos County and lies 1,108 miles [1,783.2 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Morgan that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Conejos County community of Morgan.
- Georgia
- Calhoun County
- This Morgan is located in Calhoun County and lies 183 miles [294.5 km]<1> to the southeast of the Morgan that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Calhoun County community of Morgan.
- Haralson County
- This Morgan is located in Haralson County and lies 109 miles [175.4 km] to the east northeast of the Morgan that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Haralson County community of Morgan.
- Idaho
- Bingham County
- This Morgan is located in Bingham County and lies 1,506 miles [2,423.7 km]<1> to the northwest of the Morgan that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bingham County community of Morgan.
- Indiana
- LaPorte 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 Morgan [LaPorte County].
- Iowa
- Decatur County
- This Morgan is located in Decatur County and lies 623 miles [1,002.6 km]<1> to the northwest of the Morgan that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Decatur County community of Morgan.
- Kansas
- Chase 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 Kansas community of Morgan [Chase County].
- Kentucky
- Hardin 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 Morgan [Hardin County].
- Pendleton County
- This Morgan is located in Pendleton County and lies 390 miles [627.6 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Morgan that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pendleton County community of Morgan.
- Maryland
- Carroll County
- This Morgan is located in Carroll County and lies 688 miles [1,107.2 km]<1> to the northeast of the Morgan that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Carroll County community of Morgan.
- Michigan
- Barry County
- This Morgan is located in Barry County and lies 648 miles [1,042.9 km]<1> to the north of the Morgan that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Barry County community of Morgan.
- Marquette 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 Morgan [Marquette County].
- Newaygo 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 Michigan community of Morgan [Newaygo County].
- Minnesota
- Redwood County
- This Morgan is located in Redwood County and lies 876 miles [1,409.8 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Morgan that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Redwood County community of Morgan.
- Missouri
- Laclede County
- This Morgan is located in Laclede County and lies 433 miles [696.8 km]<1> to the northwest of the Morgan that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Laclede County community of Morgan.
- Montana
- Phillips County
- This Morgan is located in Phillips County and lies 1,523 miles [2,451 km]<1> to the northwest of the Morgan that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Phillips County community of Morgan.
- Nebraska
- Knox 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 Nebraska community of Morgan [Knox County].
- Nevada
- Lander County
- This community is historic<3> and although located in Lander County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lander County community of Morgan.
- Ormsby County
- This community is historic and although located in Ormsby County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Ormsby County community of Morgan.
- New Jersey
- Middlesex County
- This Morgan is located in Middlesex County and lies 853 miles [1,372.8 km]<1> to the northeast of the Morgan that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Middlesex County community of Morgan.
- New York
- Allegany 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 Morgan [Allegany County].
- New York 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 New York community of Morgan [New York County].
- Ohio
- Pickaway 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 Morgan [Pickaway County].
- Ontario
- This Morgan lies 1,193 miles [1,919.9 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Morgan that is located in Jefferson County.
- Oregon
- Morrow County
- This Morgan is located in Morrow County and lies 1,933 miles [3,110.9 km]<1> to the northwest of the Morgan that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Morrow County community of Morgan.
- Pennsylvania
- Allegheny County
- This Morgan is located in Allegheny County and lies 612 miles [984.9 km]<1> to the northeast of the Morgan that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Allegheny County community of Morgan.
- Delaware County
- This Morgan is located in Delaware County and lies 779 miles [1,253.7 km] to the northeast of the Morgan that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Delaware County community of Morgan.
- Fayette County
- This Morgan is located in Fayette County and lies 606 miles [975.3 km] to the northeast of the Morgan that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fayette County community of Morgan.
- South Carolina
- Jasper County
- This Morgan is located in Jasper County and lies 345 miles [555.2 km]<1> to the east of the Morgan that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jasper County community of Morgan.
- Tennessee
- Henderson County
- This community is historic<3> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Tennessee community of Morgan [Henderson County].
- Texas
- Bosque County
- This Morgan is located in Bosque County and lies 627 miles [1,009.1 km]<1> to the west of the Morgan that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bosque County community of Morgan.
- Utah
- Morgan County
- This Morgan is located in Morgan County and lies 1,456 miles [2,343.2 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Morgan that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Morgan County community of Morgan.
- Salt Lake 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 Utah community of Morgan [Salt Lake County].
- Vermont
- Orleans County
- This Morgan is located in Orleans County and lies 1,126 miles [1,812.1 km]<1> to the northeast of the Morgan that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Orleans County community of Morgan.
- Virginia
- Scott 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 Virginia community of Morgan [Scott County].
- West Virginia
- Jackson County
- This Morgan is located in Jackson County and lies 486 miles [782.1 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Morgan that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jackson County community of Morgan.
- Wisconsin
- Oconto County
- This Morgan is located in Oconto County and lies 794 miles [1,277.8 km]<1> to the north of the Morgan that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Oconto County community of Morgan.
- Shawano County
- This Morgan is located in Shawano County and lies 804 miles [1,293.9 km] to the north of the Morgan that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Shawano County community of Morgan.
Curious and Interesting Names Near Morgan ...
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.
- Chestnut Glen
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
- Chestnut Glen is located in Shelby County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chestnut Glen
- Eden Ridge
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
- Eden Ridge is located in Jefferson County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eden Ridge
- Greenwood
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
- Greenwood is located in Jefferson County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenwood
- High Point
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
- High Point is located in Jefferson County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for High Point
- Hilltop
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
- Hilltop is located in Jefferson County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hilltop
- Hopewell
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
- Hopewell is located in Jefferson County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hopewell
- Laceys Chapel
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
- Laceys Chapel is located in Jefferson County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Laceys Chapel
- Loveless Park
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
- Loveless Park is located in Jefferson County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Loveless Park
- Rockdale
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
- Rockdale is located in Jefferson County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rockdale
- Continue List (6 more) ...
- Rolling Ridge
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
- Rolling Ridge is located in Jefferson County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rolling Ridge
- Shades Run
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
- Shades Run is located in Jefferson County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shades Run
- Shady Brook
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
- Shady Brook is located in Jefferson County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shady Brook
- Shadywood
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
- Shadywood is located in Jefferson County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shadywood
- Weeping Oaks
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
- Weeping Oaks is located in Shelby County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Weeping Oaks
- Whispering Oaks
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
- Whispering Oaks is located in Jefferson County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whispering Oaks
How Far From Morgan to ...
We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers, Almanacs & Directories that were published in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the Gazetteers include the distance from a community such as Morgan to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Morgan and extending to:
- Birmingham, which is the Seat of Jefferson County, lies 14 miles [22.5 km]<1> to the north northeast. If you could walk a straight line from Morgan to Birmingham, 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 75 miles [120.7 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 671 miles [1,079.9 km] to the northeast (NE). Driving would take just about two full days, a buggy would take 27 days and walking would take 39 days.
- The shortest distance<5> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,565 miles [10,565.3 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,273 miles [11,704.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,150 miles [8,288.1 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 obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Morgan) to Point B. In other words: 'As the crow flies'. |
| <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 Morgan 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> | 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 Morgan, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy. |
| <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 Morgan to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Morgan. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 33.3337, Longitude: -86.9167 In this case, the coordinates for Morgan have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <6> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 313.733 degrees. |
| <7> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 309.328 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 310.382 degrees. |
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