Tidbits & Trivia

Introduction ...

Below is our collection of tidbits and odds 'n ends for Glenwood Acres.

Outdoor Activities ...

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

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

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

• 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 Glenwood Acres:
  • 27.930100, -82.399800<1>
  • 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 Glenwood Acres

• 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 Glenwood Acres 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 Glenwood Acres

Communities Also Named Glenwood Acres ...

We found five communities that are also named Glenwood Acres.

Within Florida, the name Glenwood Acres is unique.

Beyond Florida, we know of five communities that are located in the United States.

• Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
  • North Carolina
    • Glenwood Acres, Alamance County
    • This Glenwood Acres is located in Alamance County and lies 587 miles [944.7 km]<2> to the north northeast of the Glenwood Acres that is located in Hillsborough County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Alamance County community of Glenwood Acres.
  • South Carolina
    • Glenwood Acres, Greenville County
    • This Glenwood Acres is located in Greenville County and lies 479 miles [770.9 km]<2> to the north of the Glenwood Acres that is located in Hillsborough County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Greenville County community of Glenwood Acres.
    • Glenwood Acres, Orangeburg County
    • This Glenwood Acres is located in Orangeburg County and lies 396 miles [637.3 km] to the north northeast of the Glenwood Acres that is located in Hillsborough County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Orangeburg County community of Glenwood Acres.
    • Glenwood Acres, York County
    • This Glenwood Acres is located in York County and lies 494 miles [795 km] to the north of the Glenwood Acres that is located in Hillsborough County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the York County community of Glenwood Acres.
  • Texas
    • Glenwood Acres, Cameron County
    • This Glenwood Acres is located in Cameron County and lies 940 miles [1,512.8 km]<2> to the west of the Glenwood Acres that is located in Hillsborough County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cameron County community of Glenwood Acres.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Glenwood Acres ...

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.

• Archer
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
  • Archer is also located in Hillsborough County
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Archer
• Berryhill
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
  • Berryhill is also located in Hillsborough County
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Berryhill
• Bunchville
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
  • Bunchville is also located in Hillsborough County
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bunchville
• Cairo
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
  • Cairo is also located in Hillsborough County
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cairo
• Central Village
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
  • Central Village is also located in Hillsborough County
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Central Village
• Easy Way
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
  • Easy Way is also located in Hillsborough County
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Easy Way
• Edgewater Park
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
  • Edgewater Park is also located in Hillsborough County
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edgewater Park
• Elizabeth
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
  • Elizabeth is also located in Hillsborough County
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elizabeth
• Enterprise
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
  • Enterprise is also located in Hillsborough County
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Enterprise
• Estuary
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
  • Estuary is also located in Hillsborough County
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Estuary
• Eucalyptus Park
  (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
  • Eucalyptus Park is also located in Hillsborough County
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eucalyptus Park
• Everett
  (Less than 2 miles to the north)
  • Everett is also located in Hillsborough County
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Everett
• Continue List   (39 more) ...
  • Faith Park
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Faith Park is also located in Hillsborough County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Faith Park
  • Florence Villa
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Florence Villa is also located in Hillsborough County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Florence Villa
  • Friendship
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Friendship is also located in Hillsborough County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Friendship
  • Gardenville
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Gardenville is also located in Hillsborough County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gardenville
  • Gary
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Gary is also located in Hillsborough County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gary
  • Garytown
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Garytown is also located in Hillsborough County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Garytown
  • Geneva
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Geneva is also located in Hillsborough County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Geneva
  • Glovers
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Glovers is also located in Hillsborough County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glovers
  • Gold Rush
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Gold Rush is also located in Hillsborough County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gold Rush
  • Harbour Court
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Harbour Court is also located in Hillsborough County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harbour Court
  • Hawks
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Hawks is also located in Hillsborough County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hawks
  • Highland View
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Highland View is also located in Hillsborough County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Highland View
  • Island Place
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Island Place is also located in Hillsborough County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Island Place
  • Jessie Heights
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Jessie Heights is also located in Hillsborough County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jessie Heights
  • La Petite
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • La Petite is also located in Hillsborough County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for La Petite
  • Legacy Park
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Legacy Park is also located in Hillsborough County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Legacy Park
  • Little Cuba
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Little Cuba is also located in Hillsborough County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Little Cuba
  • Lucky Strike
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Lucky Strike is also located in Hillsborough County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lucky Strike
  • Lukes
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Lukes is also located in Hillsborough County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lukes
  • Lullaby Pines
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Lullaby Pines is also located in Hillsborough County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lullaby Pines
  • Michigan Broadway
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Michigan Broadway is also located in Hillsborough County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Michigan Broadway
  • Missouri Park
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Missouri Park is also located in Hillsborough County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Missouri Park
  • Murray
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Murray is also located in Hillsborough County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Murray
  • Oak Tree
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Oak Tree is also located in Hillsborough County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Tree
  • Orient Park
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Orient Park is also located in Hillsborough County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Orient Park
  • Palm River
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Palm River is also located in Hillsborough County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Palm River
  • Panama
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Panama is also located in Hillsborough County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Panama
  • Progress Village
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Progress Village is also located in Hillsborough County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Progress Village
  • Rainbow Heights
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Rainbow Heights is also located in Hillsborough County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rainbow Heights
  • Salmon
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Salmon is also located in Hillsborough County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Salmon
  • Sixmile Creek
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Sixmile Creek is also located in Hillsborough County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sixmile Creek
  • Sparkman Place
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Sparkman Place is also located in Hillsborough County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sparkman Place
  • Speedway Park
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Speedway Park is also located in Hillsborough County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Speedway Park
  • Spillers
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Spillers is also located in Hillsborough County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spillers
  • Sugarcreek
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Sugarcreek is also located in Hillsborough County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sugarcreek
  • Tradewinds
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Tradewinds is also located in Hillsborough County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tradewinds
  • Triangle
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Triangle is also located in Hillsborough County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Triangle
  • Watch Hill
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Watch Hill is also located in Hillsborough County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Watch Hill
  • Zephyr Grove
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Zephyr Grove is also located in Hillsborough County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Zephyr Grove

How Far From Glenwood Acres 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 included the distance from a community such as Glenwood Acres to various places of note, such as the White House.

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

• Tampa, which is the Seat of Hillsborough County, lies just to the Northwest.
• Tallahassee, which is the State Capital of Florida, lies 206 miles [331.5 km]<2> to the north northwest (NNW). If you could drive a straight line from Glenwood Acres to Tallahassee, with an average speed<3>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 12 days. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take 8 days.
• The White House (Washington, DC) is 817 miles [1,314.8 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<4> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,617 miles [10,649 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<5>
• 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).<6>
• The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,185 miles [8,344.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>