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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 Woodmont, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Woodmont 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 Woodmont:
    • 33.215674, -87.470837
    • 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 Woodmont
  • 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 Woodmont ...

We found fifteen communities that share the name Woodmont.

There are two communities within Alabama that are also named Woodmont.

Beyond Alabama, we know of another thirteen communities that are located throughout in the United States.

  • Communities Located In Alabama ...
    • Jefferson County
      • This Woodmont is located in Jefferson County and lies 31 miles [49.9 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Woodmont that is located in Tuscaloosa County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of Woodmont.
    • Saint Clair County
      • This Woodmont is located in Saint Clair County and lies 73 miles [117.5 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Woodmont that is located in Tuscaloosa County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Saint Clair County community of Woodmont.
  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Connecticut
      • New Haven 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 Connecticut community of Woodmont [New Haven County].
    • Florida
      • Hillsborough County
      • This Woodmont is located in Hillsborough County and lies 459 miles [738.7 km]<1> to the southeast of the Woodmont that is located in Tuscaloosa County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hillsborough County community of Woodmont.
    • Maryland
      • Baltimore County
      • This Woodmont is located in Baltimore County and lies 745 miles [1,199 km]<1> to the northeast of the Woodmont that is located in Tuscaloosa County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Baltimore County community of Woodmont.
      • Montgomery County
      • This Woodmont is located in Montgomery County and lies 701 miles [1,128.2 km] to the northeast of the Woodmont that is located in Tuscaloosa County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of Woodmont.
      • Washington County
      • This Woodmont is located in Washington County and lies 674 miles [1,084.7 km] to the northeast of the Woodmont that is located in Tuscaloosa County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washington County community of Woodmont.
    • Pennsylvania
      • Montgomery County
      • This Woodmont is located in Montgomery County and lies 835 miles [1,343.8 km]<1> to the northeast of the Woodmont that is located in Tuscaloosa County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of Woodmont.
    • South Carolina
      • Florence County
      • This Woodmont is located in Florence County and lies 448 miles [721 km]<1> to the east of the Woodmont that is located in Tuscaloosa County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Florence County community of Woodmont.
    • Tennessee
      • Davidson 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 Tennessee community of Woodmont [Davidson County].
    • Virginia
      • Arlington County
      • This Woodmont is located in Arlington County and lies 698 miles [1,123.3 km]<1> to the northeast of the Woodmont that is located in Tuscaloosa County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Arlington County community of Woodmont.
      • Chesterfield County
      • This Woodmont is located in Chesterfield County and lies 630 miles [1,013.9 km] to the east northeast of the Woodmont that is located in Tuscaloosa County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chesterfield County community of Woodmont.
      • Stafford County
      • This Woodmont is located in Stafford County and lies 668 miles [1,075 km] to the northeast of the Woodmont that is located in Tuscaloosa County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Stafford County community of Woodmont.
    • Washington
      • King 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 Washington community of Woodmont [King County].
    • West Virginia
      • Morgan County
      • This Woodmont is located in Morgan County and lies 673 miles [1,083.1 km]<1> to the northeast of the Woodmont that is located in Tuscaloosa County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Morgan County community of Woodmont.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Woodmont ...

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.

  • Box Springs
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Box Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Box Springs
    • Box Springs is located in Tuscaloosa County
  • Cherokee Hills
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cherokee Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherokee Hills
    • Cherokee Hills is located in Tuscaloosa County
  • Cherrywood
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cherrywood have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherrywood
    • Cherrywood is located in Tuscaloosa County
  • Cottondale
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cottondale have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cottondale
    • Cottondale is located in Tuscaloosa County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cottondale <4>
  • Cottonwood Park
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cottonwood Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cottonwood Park
    • Cottonwood Park is located in Tuscaloosa County
  • Coventry
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • 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 Tuscaloosa County
  • Deep Wood
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Deep Wood have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Deep Wood
    • Deep Wood is located in Tuscaloosa County
  • Echo Hill
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Echo Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Echo Hill
    • Echo Hill is located in Tuscaloosa County
  • Elm Ridge
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elm Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elm Ridge
    • Elm Ridge is located in Tuscaloosa County
  • Green Grove
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Grove
    • Green Grove is located in Tuscaloosa County
  • High Point
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for High Point have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for High Point
    • High Point is located in Tuscaloosa County
  • Hillswood
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hillswood have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hillswood
    • Hillswood is located in Tuscaloosa County
  • Continue List   (10 more) ...
    • Hillview
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hillview have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hillview
      • Hillview is located in Tuscaloosa County
    • Hurricane Hills
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hurricane Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hurricane Hills
      • Hurricane Hills is located in Tuscaloosa County
    • Kennedy Park
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kennedy Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kennedy Park
      • Kennedy Park is located in Tuscaloosa County
    • Lake Shore
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake Shore have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Shore
      • Lake Shore is located in Tuscaloosa County
    • Lynn Haven
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lynn Haven have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lynn Haven
      • Lynn Haven is located in Tuscaloosa County
    • Old Mill Trace
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Old Mill Trace have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Old Mill Trace
      • Old Mill Trace is located in Tuscaloosa County
    • Rosewood
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rosewood have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rosewood
      • Rosewood is located in Tuscaloosa County
    • Woodland Park
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodland Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodland Park
      • Woodland Park is located in Tuscaloosa County
    • Woodland Pines
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodland Pines have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodland Pines
      • Woodland Pines is located in Tuscaloosa County
    • Woodland Terrace
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodland Terrace have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodland Terrace
      • Woodland Terrace is located in Tuscaloosa County

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

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

  • Tuscaloosa, which is the Seat of Tuscaloosa County, lies just to the West Southwest.
  • Montgomery, which is the State Capital of Alabama, lies 89 miles [143.2 km]<1> to the southeast (SE). If you could drive a straight line from Woodmont to Montgomery, with an average speed<5>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 701 miles [1,128.2 km] to the northeast (NE). Driving would take just about two full days, a buggy would take 28 days and walking would take 40 days.
  • The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,594 miles [10,612 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,303 miles [11,753 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,179 miles [8,334.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>

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

The official website for Tuscaloosa County: www.co.tuscaloosa.al.us/

The official website for State of Alabama: https://www.alabama.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Woodmont) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Woodmont. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 33.2157, Longitude: -87.4708       In this case, the coordinates for Woodmont 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 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 Woodmont 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'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 Woodmont to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East.
<7>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 314.059 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 309.689 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 310.628 degrees.









 

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