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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 Country Place, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Country Place 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 Country Place:
    • 28.093000, -82.526800
    • 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 Country Place
  • 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 Country Place is near Pasco County and also Pinellas County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
    • Open the eBird sighting report for Pasco County
    • Open the eBird sighting report for Pinellas 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 Country Place

Communities Also Named Country Place ...

We found fourteen communities that are also named Country Place.

Within Florida, the name Country Place is unique.

Beyond Florida, we know of fourteen communities that are located in the United States and Canada. Of these fourteen communities, thirteen are located in the United States and one is in Canada.

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Georgia
      • Columbia County
      • This Country Place is located in Columbia County and lies 377 miles [606.7 km]<1> to the north of the Country Place that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Columbia County community of Country Place.
      • Fulton County
      • This Country Place is located in Fulton County and lies 425 miles [684 km] to the north northwest of the Country Place that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fulton County community of Country Place.
    • Louisiana
      • Bossier Parish
      • This Country Place is located in Bossier Parish and lies 728 miles [1,171.6 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Country Place that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bossier Parish community of Country Place.
    • Maryland
      • Anne Arundel County
      • This Country Place is located in Anne Arundel County and lies 836 miles [1,345.4 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Country Place that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Anne Arundel County community of Country Place.
    • Mississippi
      • Rankin County
      • This Country Place is located in Rankin County and lies 535 miles [861 km]<1> to the northwest of the Country Place that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rankin County community of Country Place.
    • North Carolina
      • Pitt County
      • Although located in Pitt County, we don't know the location within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pitt County community of Country Place.
      • Randolph County
      • This Country Place is located in Randolph County and lies 551 miles [886.7 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Country Place that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Randolph County community of Country Place.
      • Vance County
      • This Country Place is located in Vance County and lies 615 miles [989.7 km] to the north northeast of the Country Place that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Vance County community of Country Place.
    • Ontario
      • This Country Place lies 1,246 miles [2,005.2 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Country Place that is located in Hillsborough County.
    • South Carolina
      • Aiken County
      • This Country Place is located in Aiken County and lies 378 miles [608.3 km]<1> to the north of the Country Place that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Aiken County community of Country Place.
      • Anderson County
      • This Country Place is located in Anderson County and lies 447 miles [719.4 km] to the north of the Country Place that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Anderson County community of Country Place.
    • Texas
      • Brazoria County
      • This Country Place is located in Brazoria County and lies 782 miles [1,258.5 km]<1> to the west of the Country Place that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Brazoria County community of Country Place.
    • Utah
      • Weber County
      • This Country Place is located in Weber County and lies 1,893 miles [3,046.5 km]<1> to the northwest of the Country Place that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Weber County community of Country Place.
    • Virginia
      • Prince William County
      • This Country Place is located in Prince William County and lies 791 miles [1,273 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Country Place that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Prince William County community of Country Place.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Country Place ...

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.

  • Catherine Park
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Catherine Park is located in Hillsborough County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Catherine Park
  • Cedarwood
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Cedarwood is located in Hillsborough County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedarwood
  • Cherry Creek
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Cherry Creek is located in Hillsborough County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherry Creek
  • Country Run
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Country Run is located in Hillsborough County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Country Run
  • Cypress Hollow
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Cypress Hollow is located in Hillsborough County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cypress Hollow
  • Cypress Meadows
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Cypress Meadows is located in Hillsborough County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cypress Meadows
  • Cypress Run
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Cypress Run is located in Hillsborough County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cypress Run
  • Cypress Trace
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Cypress Trace is located in Hillsborough County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cypress Trace
  • Deer Creek
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Deer Creek is located in Hillsborough County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Deer Creek
  • Eaglebrook
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Eaglebrook is located in Hillsborough County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eaglebrook
  • Elysian Fields
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Elysian Fields is located in Hillsborough County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elysian Fields
  • Fairway Village
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Fairway Village is located in Hillsborough County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairway Village
  • Continue List   (33 more) ...
    • Frenchs
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Frenchs is located in Hillsborough County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Frenchs
    • Galleria
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Galleria is located in Hillsborough County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Galleria
    • Griffin
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Griffin is located in Hillsborough County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Griffin
    • Hammock Woods
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Hammock Woods is located in Hillsborough County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hammock Woods
    • Hidden Lake
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Hidden Lake is located in Hillsborough County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hidden Lake
    • Hunters Lake
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Hunters Lake is located in Hillsborough County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunters Lake
    • Indian Head
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Indian Head is located in Hillsborough County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Head
    • Indian Lakes
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Indian Lakes is located in Hillsborough County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Lakes
    • Indian Mound Village
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Indian Mound Village is located in Hillsborough County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Mound Village
    • Lake Ellen
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • 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 southeast)
      • Lake Ellen Walk is located in Hillsborough County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Ellen Walk
    • Lakeshore
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Lakeshore is located in Hillsborough County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lakeshore
    • Longboat Landing
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Longboat Landing is located in Hillsborough County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Longboat Landing
    • Native Woods
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Native Woods is located in Hillsborough County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Native Woods
    • Orange Blossom Creek
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Orange Blossom Creek is located in Hillsborough County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Orange Blossom Creek
    • Paddock Trail
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Paddock Trail is located in Hillsborough County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paddock Trail
    • Pine Hollow
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Pine Hollow is located in Hillsborough County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pine Hollow
    • Pine Meadows
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Pine Meadows is located in Hillsborough County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pine Meadows
    • Rock Lake
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Rock Lake is located in Hillsborough County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rock Lake
    • Rocky Pond
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Rocky Pond is located in Hillsborough County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rocky Pond
    • Rolling Green Village
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Rolling Green Village is located in Hillsborough County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rolling Green Village
    • Springwood Village
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Springwood Village is located in Hillsborough County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Springwood Village
    • Stonegate
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Stonegate is located in Hillsborough County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stonegate
    • Sugarwood Grove
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Sugarwood Grove is located in Hillsborough County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sugarwood Grove
    • Sunny Shores
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Sunny Shores is located in Hillsborough County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunny Shores
    • Sunshine Village
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Sunshine Village is located in Hillsborough County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunshine Village
    • Top of the Village
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Top of the Village is located in Hillsborough County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Top of the Village
    • Triple Lake Shores
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Triple Lake Shores is located in Hillsborough County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Triple Lake Shores
    • Triple Lakes
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Triple Lakes is located in Hillsborough County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Triple Lakes
    • Turtle Creek
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Turtle Creek is located in Hillsborough County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Turtle Creek
    • Turtle Crossing
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Turtle Crossing is located in Hillsborough County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Turtle Crossing
    • Village Wood
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Village Wood is located in Hillsborough County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Village Wood
    • Whisper Sound
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Whisper Sound is located in Hillsborough County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whisper Sound

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

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

  • Tampa, which is the Seat of Hillsborough County, lies 9 miles [14.5 km]<1> to the south southeast. If you could walk a straight line from Country Place to Tampa, with an average speed<2> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take four to five hours to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take a little over three hours.
  • Tallahassee, which is the State Capital of Florida, lies 193 miles [310.6 km] to the north northwest (NNW). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take a little over three hours, a buggy would take 8 days and walking would take 11 days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 809 miles [1,302 km] to the north northeast (NNE). Driving would take just about two full days, a buggy would take 32 days and walking would take 46 days.
  • The shortest distance<3> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,616 miles [10,647.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<4>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,285 miles [11,724.1 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<5>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,184 miles [8,342.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>'

Footnotes ...

<1>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Country Place) to Point B. In other words: 'As the crow flies'.
<2>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.
<3>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 Country Place 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 Country Place. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 28.0930, Longitude: -82.5268       In this case, the coordinates for Country Place have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<4>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 310.876 degrees.
<5>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 305.30 degrees.
<6>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 309.883 degrees.