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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 Andover, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Andover 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 Andover:
- 28.049100, -82.534300
- 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 Andover
- 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 Hillsborough County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- Open the eBird sighting report for Hillsborough County
- Since Andover is near Pinellas County and also Pasco County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- Open the eBird sighting report for Pinellas County
- Open the eBird sighting report for Pasco 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 Andover
Communities Also Named Andover ...
We found twenty communities that are also named Andover.
There is one other community in Florida that is also named Andover.
Beyond Florida, we know of nineteen communities that are located in the United States.
- Communities Located In Florida ...
- Miami-Dade County
- This Andover is located in Miami-Dade County and lies 202 miles [325.1 km]<1> to the southeast of the Andover that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Miami-Dade County community of Andover.
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- California
- Placer County
- This community is historic<2> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the California community of Andover [Placer County].
- Connecticut
- Tolland County
- This Andover is located in Tolland County and lies 1,104 miles [1,776.7 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Andover that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tolland County community of Andover.
- Illinois
- Henry County
- This Andover is located in Henry County and lies 1,014 miles [1,631.9 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Andover that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Henry County community of Andover.
- Iowa
- Clinton County
- This Andover is located in Clinton County and lies 1,055 miles [1,697.9 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Andover that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clinton County community of Andover.
- Kansas
- Butler County
- This Andover is located in Butler County and lies 1,074 miles [1,728.4 km]<1> to the northwest of the Andover that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Butler County community of Andover.
- Maine
- Oxford County
- This Andover is located in Oxford County and lies 1,316 miles [2,117.9 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Andover that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Oxford County community of Andover.
- Massachusetts
- Essex County
- This Andover is located in Essex County and lies 1,193 miles [1,919.9 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Andover that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Essex County community of Andover.
- Minnesota
- Anoka County
- This Andover is located in Anoka County and lies 1,327 miles [2,135.6 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Andover that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Anoka County community of Andover.
- Missouri
- Harrison County
- This Andover is located in Harrison County and lies 1,078 miles [1,734.9 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Andover that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harrison County community of Andover.
- New Hampshire
- Merrimack County
- This Andover is located in Merrimack County and lies 1,217 miles [1,958.6 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Andover that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Merrimack County community of Andover.
- New Jersey
- Sussex 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 New Jersey community of Andover [Sussex County].
- New York
- Allegany County
- This Andover is located in Allegany County and lies 1,009 miles [1,623.8 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Andover that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Allegany County community of Andover.
- Ohio
- Ashtabula County
- This Andover is located in Ashtabula County and lies 942 miles [1,516 km]<1> to the north of the Andover that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Ashtabula County community of Andover.
- Pennsylvania
- Fulton County
- This Andover is located in Fulton County and lies 859 miles [1,382.4 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Andover that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fulton County community of Andover.
- South Carolina
- Spartanburg County
- This community is historic<2> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the South Carolina community of Andover [Spartanburg County].
- South Dakota
- Day County
- This Andover is located in Day County and lies 1,464 miles [2,356.1 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Andover that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Day County community of Andover.
- Vermont
- Windsor County
- This Andover is located in Windsor County and lies 1,185 miles [1,907.1 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Andover that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Windsor County community of Andover.
- Virginia
- Wise County
- This Andover is located in Wise County and lies 612 miles [984.9 km]<1> to the north of the Andover that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wise County community of Andover.
- Washington
- King 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 Washington community of Andover [King County].
Curious and Interesting Names Near Andover ...
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.
- Cedarwood Village
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
- Cedarwood Village is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedarwood Village
- Copperfield
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
- Copperfield is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Copperfield
- Country Run
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
- Country Run is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Country Run
- Cypress Glen
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
- Cypress Glen is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cypress Glen
- Cypress Hollow
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
- Cypress Hollow is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cypress Hollow
- Cypress Run
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
- Cypress Run is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cypress Run
- Cypress Trace
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
- Cypress Trace is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cypress Trace
- Cypress Tree
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
- Cypress Tree is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cypress Tree
- Cypress Willows
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
- Cypress Willows is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cypress Willows
- Eagle Creek
(Less than 2 miles to the south)
- Eagle Creek is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eagle Creek
- Edgewater Place
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
- Edgewater Place is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edgewater Place
- Edna Court
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
- Edna Court is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edna Court
- Continue List (40 more) ...
- Fairway Village
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
- Fairway Village is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairway Village
- Galleria
(Less than 2 miles to the east)
- Galleria is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Galleria
- Grove Point Village
(Less than 2 miles to the east)
- Grove Point Village is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grove Point Village
- Hibiscus Gardens
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
- Hibiscus Gardens is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hibiscus Gardens
- Hidden Oaks
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
- Hidden Oaks is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hidden Oaks
- Hunters Lake
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
- Hunters Lake is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunters Lake
- Hunters Run
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
- Hunters Run is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunters Run
- Indian Lakes
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
- Indian Lakes is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Lakes
- Indian Oaks
(Less than 2 miles to the west)
- Indian Oaks is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Oaks
- Jasmine Pond
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
- Jasmine Pond is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jasmine Pond
- Kirby Creek
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
- Kirby Creek is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kirby Creek
- Lake Ellen
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
- Lake Ellen is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Ellen
- Lake Ellen Walk
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
- Lake Ellen Walk is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Ellen Walk
- Lynn Lake
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
- Lynn Lake is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lynn Lake
- Meadowglen
(Less than 2 miles to the west)
- Meadowglen is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadowglen
- Oak Trace
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
- Oak Trace is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Trace
- Oak Trail
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
- Oak Trail is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Trail
- Ocean Harbor
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
- Ocean Harbor is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ocean Harbor
- Paddock Square
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
- Paddock Square is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paddock Square
- Paddock Trail
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Paddock Trail is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paddock Trail
- Pine Hollow
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
- Pine Hollow is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pine Hollow
- Pine Meadows
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Pine Meadows is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pine Meadows
- Pine Terrace
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
- Pine Terrace is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pine Terrace
- Quail Ridge
(Less than 2 miles to the west)
- Quail Ridge is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quail Ridge
- Rolling Green Village
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
- Rolling Green Village is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rolling Green Village
- Rose Harbor
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
- Rose Harbor is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rose Harbor
- Sandpiper
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
- Sandpiper is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandpiper
- Shadberry Village
(Less than 2 miles to the east)
- Shadberry Village is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shadberry Village
- Springwood Village
(Less than 2 miles to the east)
- Springwood Village is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Springwood Village
- Stonegate
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
- Stonegate is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stonegate
- Sugarwood Grove
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
- Sugarwood Grove is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sugarwood Grove
- Sunshine Village
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
- Sunshine Village is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunshine Village
- Tarpon
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
- Tarpon is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tarpon
- Top of the Village
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
- Top of the Village is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Top of the Village
- Town Park
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
- Town Park is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Town Park
- Twelve Oaks Village
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
- Twelve Oaks Village is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Twelve Oaks Village
- Village Wood
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
- Village Wood is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Village Wood
- Villager Place
(Less than 2 miles to the west)
- Villager Place is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Villager Place
- Whisper Sound
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
- Whisper Sound is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whisper Sound
- Whispering Oaks
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
- Whispering Oaks is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whispering Oaks
How Far From Andover 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 Andover to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Andover and extending to:
- Tampa, which is the Seat of Hillsborough County, lies just to the Southeast.
- Tallahassee, which is the State Capital of Florida, lies 195 miles [313.8 km]<1> to the north northwest (NNW). If you could drive a straight line from Andover to Tallahassee, with an average speed<4>of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, it would take a little over three hours to make the trip. A comfortable walk of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour would take 11 days. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take 8 days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 812 miles [1,306.8 km] to the north northeast (NNE). Driving would take just about two full days, a buggy would take 32 days and walking would take 47 days.
- The shortest distance<5> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,618 miles [10,650.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,287 miles [11,727.3 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,186 miles [8,346.1 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>'
Footnotes ...
| <1> | Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Andover) to Point B. In other words: 'As the crow flies'. |
| <2> | 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 Andover, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy. |
| <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 Andover 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> | 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 Andover 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 Andover. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 28.0491, Longitude: -82.5343 In this case, the coordinates for Andover have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <6> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 310.876 degrees. |
| <7> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 305.294 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 309.895 degrees. |
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