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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 Nottingham, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Nottingham 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 Nottingham:
    • 33.505383, -86.705543
    • 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 Nottingham
  • 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 Nottingham ...

We found nineteen communities that share the name Nottingham.

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

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

  • Communities Located In Alabama ...
    • Talladega 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 Alabama community of Nottingham [Talladega County].
  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Georgia
      • Cobb County
      • This Nottingham is located in Cobb County and lies 122 miles [196.3 km]<2> to the east of the Nottingham that is located in Jefferson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cobb County community of Nottingham.
    • Indiana
      • Wells County
      • This Nottingham is located in Wells County and lies 496 miles [798.2 km]<2> to the north of the Nottingham that is located in Jefferson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wells County community of Nottingham.
    • Maryland
      • Anne Arundel County
      • This Nottingham is located in Anne Arundel County and lies 681 miles [1,096 km]<2> to the northeast of the Nottingham that is located in Jefferson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Anne Arundel County community of Nottingham.
      • Baltimore County
      • This Nottingham is located in Baltimore County and lies 697 miles [1,121.7 km] to the northeast of the Nottingham that is located in Jefferson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Baltimore County community of Nottingham.
      • Prince George's County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Maryland community of Nottingham [Prince George's County].
    • New Hampshire
      • Rockingham County
      • This Nottingham is located in Rockingham County and lies 1,071 miles [1,723.6 km]<2> to the northeast of the Nottingham that is located in Jefferson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rockingham County community of Nottingham.
    • New Jersey
      • Mercer County
      • This Nottingham is located in Mercer County and lies 809 miles [1,302 km]<2> to the northeast of the Nottingham that is located in Jefferson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mercer County community of Nottingham.
    • Ohio
      • Cuyahoga County
      • This Nottingham is located in Cuyahoga County and lies 624 miles [1,004.2 km]<2> to the north northeast of the Nottingham that is located in Jefferson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cuyahoga County community of Nottingham.
      • Harrison 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 Ohio community of Nottingham [Harrison County].
    • Pennsylvania
      • Bucks County
      • This Nottingham is located in Bucks County and lies 792 miles [1,274.6 km]<2> to the northeast of the Nottingham that is located in Jefferson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bucks County community of Nottingham.
      • Chester County
      • This Nottingham is located in Chester County and lies 731 miles [1,176.4 km] to the northeast of the Nottingham that is located in Jefferson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chester County community of Nottingham.
    • Saskatchewan
      • This Nottingham lies 1,338 miles [2,153.3 km]<2> to the north northwest of the Nottingham that is located in Jefferson County.
    • Texas
      • Harris County
      • This Nottingham is located in Harris County and lies 581 miles [935 km]<2> to the west southwest of the Nottingham that is located in Jefferson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harris County community of Nottingham.
    • Virginia
      • Northampton County
      • This Nottingham is located in Northampton County and lies 660 miles [1,062.2 km]<2> to the east northeast of the Nottingham that is located in Jefferson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Northampton County community of Nottingham.
      • Richmond City
      • This Nottingham is located in Richmond City and lies 585 miles [941.5 km] to the east northeast of the Nottingham that is located in Jefferson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Richmond City community of Nottingham.
      • Scott County
      • This Nottingham is located in Scott County and lies 320 miles [515 km] to the northeast of the Nottingham that is located in Jefferson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Scott County community of Nottingham.
    • West Virginia
      • Kanawha County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the West Virginia community of Nottingham [Kanawha County].
      • Pocahontas County
      • This Nottingham is located in Pocahontas County and lies 516 miles [830.4 km]<2> to the northeast of the Nottingham that is located in Jefferson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pocahontas County community of Nottingham.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Nottingham ...

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.

  • Battleground
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Battleground have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Battleground
    • Battleground is located in Jefferson County
  • Cherokee Bend
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cherokee Bend have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherokee Bend
    • Cherokee Bend is located in Jefferson County
  • Five Points East
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Five Points East have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Five Points East
    • Five Points East is located in Jefferson County
  • Forest Park
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Park
    • Forest Park is located in Jefferson County
  • Gate City
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gate City have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gate City
    • Gate City is located in Jefferson County
  • Holiday Gardens
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holiday Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holiday Gardens
    • Holiday Gardens is located in Jefferson County
  • Hunters Hill
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hunters Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunters Hill
    • Hunters Hill is located in Jefferson County
  • Irondale
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Irondale have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Irondale
    • Irondale is located in Jefferson County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 13,226 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Irondale <5>
  • Marks Village
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marks Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marks Village
    • Marks Village is located in Jefferson County
  • Moore Corner
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Moore Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Moore Corner
    • Moore Corner is located in Jefferson County
  • Mountain Brook
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mountain Brook have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mountain Brook
    • Mountain Brook is located in Jefferson County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 20,034 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mountain Brook <5>
  • Mountain Forest
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mountain Forest have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mountain Forest
    • Mountain Forest is located in Jefferson County
  • Continue List   (4 more) ...
    • Rose Hill
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rose Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rose Hill
      • Rose Hill is located in Jefferson County
    • Saddlebrook
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saddlebrook have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saddlebrook
      • Saddlebrook is located in Jefferson County
    • Woodlawn
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodlawn have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodlawn
      • Woodlawn is located in Jefferson County
    • Woodlawn Heights
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodlawn Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodlawn Heights
      • Woodlawn Heights is located in Jefferson County

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

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

  • Birmingham, which is the Seat of Jefferson County, lies just to the West Northwest.
  • Montgomery, which is the State Capital of Alabama, lies 81 miles [130.4 km]<2> to the south southeast (SSE). If you could drive a straight line from Nottingham to Montgomery, with an average speed<6>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 654 miles [1,052.5 km] to the northeast (NE). Driving would take just over a day, a buggy would take 26 days and walking would take 38 days.
  • The shortest distance<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,548 miles [10,538 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,256 miles [11,677.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,133 miles [8,260.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<10>

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

The official website for Jefferson County: www.jeffcointouch.com/

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 Nottingham, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.
<2>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 drawn from Point A (ie- Nottingham) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Nottingham. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 33.5054, Longitude: -86.7055       In this case, the coordinates for Nottingham 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 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 Nottingham 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>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.
<7>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 Nottingham to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 313.617 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 309.218 degrees.
<10>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 310.261 degrees.




 

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