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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 Turner, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Turner 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 Turner:
- 33.244837, -86.955547
- 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 Turner
- 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 Shelby County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- Open the eBird sighting report for Shelby County
- Since Turner is near Jefferson County and also Bibb County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- Open the eBird sighting report for Jefferson County
- Open the eBird sighting report for Bibb 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 Turner
Communities Also Named Turner ...
We found 41 communities that are also named Turner.
There are two communities within Alabama that are also named Turner.
Beyond Alabama, we know of 39 communities that are located in the United States and Canada. Of these 39 communities, 40 are located in the United States and one is in Canada.
- Communities Located In Alabama ...
- Choctaw County
- This Turner is located in Choctaw County and lies 119 miles [191.5 km]<1> to the southwest of the Turner that is located in Shelby County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Choctaw County community of Turner.
- Talladega County
- This Turner is located in Talladega County and lies 56 miles [90.1 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Turner that is located in Shelby County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Talladega County community of Turner.
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Arkansas
- Mississippi County
- This Turner is located in Mississippi County and lies 251 miles [403.9 km]<1> to the northwest of the Turner that is located in Shelby County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mississippi County community of Turner.
- Phillips County
- This Turner is located in Phillips County and lies 247 miles [397.5 km] to the west northwest of the Turner that is located in Shelby County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Phillips County community of Turner.
- California
- San Joaquin County
- This Turner is located in San Joaquin County and lies 1,939 miles [3,120.5 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Turner that is located in Shelby County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the San Joaquin County community of Turner.
- Sonoma County
- This Turner is located in Sonoma County and lies 2,024 miles [3,257.3 km] to the west northwest of the Turner that is located in Shelby County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sonoma County community of Turner.
- Florida
- Hillsborough County
- This Turner is located in Hillsborough County and lies 450 miles [724.2 km]<1> to the southeast of the Turner that is located in Shelby County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hillsborough County community of Turner.
- Idaho
- Caribou County
- This Turner is located in Caribou County and lies 1,492 miles [2,401.1 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Turner that is located in Shelby County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Caribou County community of Turner.
- Idaho County
- This Turner is located in Idaho County and lies 1,748 miles [2,813.1 km] to the northwest of the Turner that is located in Shelby County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Idaho County community of Turner.
- Illinois
- DuPage 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 Illinois community of Turner [DuPage County].
- Indiana
- Clay County
- This Turner is located in Clay County and lies 431 miles [693.6 km]<1> to the north of the Turner that is located in Shelby County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clay County community of Turner.
- Iowa
- Jasper 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 Iowa community of Turner [Jasper County].
- Kansas
- Wyandotte County
- This Turner is located in Wyandotte County and lies 590 miles [949.5 km]<1> to the northwest of the Turner that is located in Shelby County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wyandotte County community of Turner.
- 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 Turner [Breathitt County].
- Maine
- Androscoggin County
- This Turner is located in Androscoggin County and lies 1,173 miles [1,887.8 km]<1> to the northeast of the Turner that is located in Shelby County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Androscoggin County community of Turner.
- Maryland
- Baltimore County
- This Turner is located in Baltimore County and lies 713 miles [1,147.5 km]<1> to the northeast of the Turner that is located in Shelby County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Baltimore County community of Turner.
- Talbot 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 Maryland community of Turner [Talbot County].
- Michigan
- Arenac County
- This Turner is located in Arenac County and lies 771 miles [1,240.8 km]<1> to the north of the Turner that is located in Shelby County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Arenac County community of Turner.
- Dickinson County
- This Turner is located in Dickinson County and lies 891 miles [1,433.9 km] to the north of the Turner that is located in Shelby County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dickinson County community of Turner.
- Mississippi
- Tallahatchie County
- This Turner is located in Tallahatchie County and lies 197 miles [317 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Turner that is located in Shelby County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tallahatchie County community of Turner.
- Tunica 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 Mississippi community of Turner [Tunica County].
- Missouri
- Greene 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 Missouri community of Turner [Greene County].
- New Madrid County
- This Turner is located in New Madrid County and lies 285 miles [458.7 km]<1> to the northwest of the Turner that is located in Shelby County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the New Madrid County community of Turner.
- Montana
- Blaine County
- This Turner is located in Blaine County and lies 1,541 miles [2,480 km]<1> to the northwest of the Turner that is located in Shelby County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Blaine County community of Turner.
- Nebraska
- Holt 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 Turner [Holt County].
- New Mexico
- Roosevelt County
- This community is historic<3> and although located in Roosevelt County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Roosevelt County community of Turner.
- Ohio
- Logan County
- This community is historic<3> and although located in Logan County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Logan County community of Turner.
- Tuscarawas 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 Turner [Tuscarawas County].
- Oklahoma
- Love County
- This Turner is located in Love County and lies 597 miles [960.8 km]<1> to the west of the Turner that is located in Shelby County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Love County community of Turner.
- Ontario
- This Turner lies 919 miles [1,479 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Turner that is located in Shelby County.
- Oregon
- Marion County
- This Turner is located in Marion County and lies 2,068 miles [3,328.1 km]<1> to the northwest of the Turner that is located in Shelby County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Marion County community of Turner.
- Pennsylvania
- Crawford County
- This Turner is located in Crawford County and lies 671 miles [1,079.9 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Turner that is located in Shelby County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Crawford County community of Turner.
- Mercer County
- This Turner is located in Mercer County and lies 665 miles [1,070.2 km] to the north northeast of the Turner that is located in Shelby County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mercer County community of Turner.
- South Carolina
- Aiken 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 South Carolina community of Turner [Aiken County].
- Texas
- Brazoria County
- This Turner is located in Brazoria County and lies 552 miles [888.4 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Turner that is located in Shelby County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Brazoria County community of Turner.
- Virginia
- Brunswick 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 Turner [Brunswick County].
- Greensville 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 Virginia community of Turner [Greensville County].
- Isle of Wight County
- This Turner is located in Isle of Wight County and lies 622 miles [1,001 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Turner that is located in Shelby County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Isle of Wight County community of Turner.
- Washington
- Columbia County
- This Turner is located in Columbia County and lies 1,856 miles [2,986.9 km]<1> to the northwest of the Turner that is located in Shelby County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Columbia County community of Turner.
- West Virginia
- Kanawha County
- This Turner is located in Kanawha County and lies 479 miles [770.9 km]<1> to the northeast of the Turner that is located in Shelby County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kanawha County community of Turner.
- Lewis 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 Turner [Lewis County].
Curious and Interesting Names Near Turner ...
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.
- Alabaster
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
- Booth Ford
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
- Booth Ford is located in Shelby County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Booth Ford
- Chestnut Glen
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
- Chestnut Glen is located in Shelby County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chestnut Glen
- Fox Haven
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
- Fox Haven is located in Shelby County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fox Haven
- Fox Trace
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
- Fox Trace is located in Jefferson County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fox Trace
- Glen Carbon
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
- Glen Carbon is located in Shelby County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glen Carbon
- Gray Hill
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
- Gray Hill is located in Bibb County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gray Hill
- Greenwood
(5 miles [8 km] to the north)
- Greenwood is located in Jefferson County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenwood
- Helena
(5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
- Hilltop
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
- Hilltop is located in Jefferson County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hilltop
- Loveless Park
(5 miles [8 km] to the north)
- Loveless Park is located in Jefferson County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Loveless Park
- Navajo Pines
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
- Navajo Pines is located in Shelby County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Navajo Pines
- Continue List (8 more) ...
- Pea Ridge
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
- Pea Ridge is located in Shelby County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pea Ridge
- Pleasant Hill
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
- Pleasant Hill is located in Jefferson County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant Hill
- Sawmill Town
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
- Sawmill Town is located in Shelby County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sawmill Town
- Shadywood
(5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
- Shadywood is located in Jefferson County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shadywood
- Summit Farm
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
- Summit Farm is located in Jefferson County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Summit Farm
- Superior
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
- Superior is located in Shelby County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Superior
- Weeping Oaks
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
- Weeping Oaks is located in Shelby County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Weeping Oaks
- Whispering Oaks
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
- Whispering Oaks is located in Jefferson County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whispering Oaks
How Far From Turner 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 Turner to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Turner and extending to:
- Columbiana, which is the Seat of Shelby County, lies 20 miles [32.2 km]<1> to the east southeast. If you could walk a straight line from Turner to Columbiana, with an average speed<5> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take just over a day to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take most of a day.
- Montgomery, which is the State Capital of Alabama, lies 70 miles [112.7 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 about three full days and walking would take three full days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 676 miles [1,087.9 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<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,571 miles [10,575 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,279 miles [11,714.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,156 miles [8,297.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>'
Footnotes ...
| <1> | Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a '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- Turner) 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 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 Turner 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 Turner, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy. |
| <4> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <5> | 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. |
| <6> | 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 Turner 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 Turner. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 33.2448, Longitude: -86.9555 In this case, the coordinates for Turner have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <7> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 313.751 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 309.336 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 310.416 degrees. |
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