Outdoor Activities ...

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

When in Overton Manor, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Overton Manor and the surrounding area.

• Weather ...
  • Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
  • The National Weather Service forecast for Overton Manor

• 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 Overton Manor:
  • 33.465106, -86.724432
  • 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 Overton Manor

• 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:
  • eBird sighting report for Jefferson County
  • Since Overton Manor is near Shelby County and also Blount County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
  • eBird sighting report for Shelby County
  • eBird sighting report for Blount 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

Curious and Interesting Names Near Overton Manor ...

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
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Camp Horne have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Camp Horne
  • Camp Horne is located in Jefferson County
• Cherokee Bend
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cherokee Bend have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherokee Bend
  • Cherokee Bend is located in Jefferson County
• Cherokee Forest
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cherokee Forest have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherokee Forest
  • Cherokee Forest is located in Jefferson County
• Coventry
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Coventry have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coventry
  • Coventry is located in Jefferson County
• English Village
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for English Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for English Village
  • English Village is located in Jefferson County
• Five Points East
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Five Points East have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Five Points East
  • Five Points East is located in Jefferson County
• Five Points South
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Five Points South have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Five Points South
  • Five Points South is located in Jefferson County
• Forest Park
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Park
  • Forest Park is located in Jefferson County
• Grove Park
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grove Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grove Park
  • Grove Park is located in Jefferson County
• Havenview
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Havenview have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Havenview
  • Havenview is located in Jefferson County
• Hidden Ridge
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hidden Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hidden Ridge
  • Hidden Ridge is located in Jefferson County
• Holiday Gardens
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holiday Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holiday Gardens
  • Holiday Gardens is located in Jefferson County
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  • Homewood
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Homewood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Homewood
    • Homewood is located in Jefferson County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 25,174 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Homewood <2>
  • Hunters Hill
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hunters Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunters Hill
    • Hunters Hill is located in Jefferson County
  • Ivy Glenn
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ivy Glenn have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ivy Glenn
    • Ivy Glenn is located in Jefferson County
  • Lake Purdy
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake Purdy have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Purdy
    • Lake Purdy is located in Shelby County
  • Longleaf
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Longleaf have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Longleaf
    • Longleaf is located in Jefferson County
  • Meadow Ridge
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadow Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadow Ridge
    • Meadow Ridge is located in Shelby County
  • Meadowbrook
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadowbrook have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadowbrook
    • Meadowbrook is located in Shelby County
  • Mountain Brook
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mountain Brook have been provided by the GNIS.<1> 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 <2>
  • Riverwood
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Riverwood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riverwood
    • Riverwood is located in Shelby County
  • Rocky Bridge
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rocky Bridge have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rocky Bridge
    • Rocky Bridge is located in Jefferson County
  • Rocky Ridge
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rocky Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rocky Ridge
    • Rocky Ridge is located in Jefferson County
  • Rosedale
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rosedale have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rosedale
    • Rosedale is located in Jefferson County
  • Shoal Run
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shoal Run have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shoal Run
    • Shoal Run is located in Shelby County
  • Tangle Creek
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tangle Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tangle Creek
    • Tangle Creek is located in Jefferson County
  • Tanglewood
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tanglewood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tanglewood
    • Tanglewood is located in Jefferson County
  • Thornhill
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Thornhill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> 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 southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Timber Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<1> 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 west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Twin Bridge have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Twin Bridge
    • Twin Bridge is located in Jefferson County
  • Woodlawn Heights
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodlawn Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<1> 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 Overton Manor 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 Overton Manor to various places of note, such as the White House.

With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance<3> beginning in Overton Manor and extending to:

• Birmingham, which is the Seat of Jefferson County, lies just to the Northwest.
• Montgomery, which is the State Capital of Alabama, lies 79 miles [127.1 km]<3> to the south southeast (SSE). If you could drive a straight line from Overton Manor 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 656 miles [1,055.7 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 6,551 miles [10,542.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
• The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,259 miles [11,682.2 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
• The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,135 miles [8,264 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>

Off-the-Road Links ...

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Overton Manor. 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/