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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 Grant Park, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Grant Park 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 Grant Park:
    • 27.977100, -82.398200
    • 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 Grant Park
  • 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 Grant Park ...

We found three communities that share the name Grant Park.

Within Florida, the name Grant Park is unique.

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

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Illinois
      • Kankakee County
      • This Grant Park is located in Kankakee County and lies 962 miles [1,548.2 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Grant Park that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kankakee County community of Grant Park.
      • Winnebago County
      • This Grant Park is located in Winnebago County and lies 1,053 miles [1,694.6 km] to the north northwest of the Grant Park that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Winnebago County community of Grant Park.
    • New York
      • Nassau 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 New York community of Grant Park [Nassau County].

Curious and Interesting Names Near Grant Park ...

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 southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Archer have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Archer
    • Archer is located in Hillsborough County
  • Berryhill
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Berryhill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Berryhill
    • Berryhill is located in Hillsborough County
  • Betty Jean Heights
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Betty Jean Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Betty Jean Heights
    • Betty Jean Heights is located in Hillsborough County
  • Big Oaks
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Big Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Big Oaks
    • Big Oaks is located in Hillsborough County
  • Bonita
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bonita have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bonita
    • Bonita is located in Hillsborough County
  • Buffalo Gardens
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Buffalo Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buffalo Gardens
    • Buffalo Gardens is located in Hillsborough County
  • Bunchville
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bunchville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bunchville
    • Bunchville is located in Hillsborough County
  • Canning
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Canning have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Canning
    • Canning is located in Hillsborough County
  • Central Village
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Central Village have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Central Village
    • Central Village is located in Hillsborough County
  • Eastern Heights
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eastern Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eastern Heights
    • Eastern Heights is located in Hillsborough County
  • Easy Way
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Easy Way have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Easy Way
    • Easy Way is located in Hillsborough County
  • Emma Heights
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Emma Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Emma Heights
    • Emma Heights is located in Hillsborough County
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    • Enterprise
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Enterprise have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Enterprise
      • Enterprise is located in Hillsborough County
    • Eucalyptus Park
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eucalyptus Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eucalyptus Park
      • Eucalyptus Park is located in Hillsborough County
    • Everett
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Everett have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Everett
      • Everett is located in Hillsborough County
    • Florence Villa
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Florence Villa have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Florence Villa
      • Florence Villa is located in Hillsborough County
    • Friendship
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Friendship have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Friendship
      • Friendship is located in Hillsborough County
    • Gardenville
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gardenville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gardenville
      • Gardenville is located in Hillsborough County
    • Gary
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gary have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gary
      • Gary is located in Hillsborough County
    • Garytown
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Garytown have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Garytown
      • Garytown is located in Hillsborough County
    • Georgia Terrace
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Georgia Terrace have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Georgia Terrace
      • Georgia Terrace is located in Hillsborough County
    • Glovers
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glovers have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glovers
      • Glovers is located in Hillsborough County
    • Gold Rush
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gold Rush have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gold Rush
      • Gold Rush is located in Hillsborough County
    • Golden Ring Groves
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Golden Ring Groves have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Golden Ring Groves
      • Golden Ring Groves is located in Hillsborough County
    • Grove Hill Heights
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grove Hill Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grove Hill Heights
      • Grove Hill Heights is located in Hillsborough County
    • Hawks
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hawks have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hawks
      • Hawks is located in Hillsborough County
    • Hazard
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hazard have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hazard
      • Hazard is located in Hillsborough County
    • High Ridge
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for High Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for High Ridge
      • High Ridge is located in Hillsborough County
    • High School Heights
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for High School Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for High School Heights
      • High School Heights is located in Hillsborough County
    • Highland
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Highland have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Highland
      • Highland is located in Hillsborough County
    • Highland View
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Highland View have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Highland View
      • Highland View is located in Hillsborough County
    • Independence Square
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Independence Square have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Independence Square
      • Independence Square is located in Hillsborough County
    • Jessie Heights
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jessie Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jessie Heights
      • Jessie Heights is located in Hillsborough County
    • Kings Forest
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kings Forest have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kings Forest
      • Kings Forest is located in Hillsborough County
    • La Petite
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for La Petite have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for La Petite
      • La Petite is located in Hillsborough County
    • Lewis Heights
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lewis Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lewis Heights
      • Lewis Heights is located in Hillsborough County
    • Little Cuba
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Little Cuba have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Little Cuba
      • Little Cuba is located in Hillsborough County
    • Lucy Dell
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lucy Dell have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lucy Dell
      • Lucy Dell is located in Hillsborough County
    • Lukes
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lukes have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lukes
      • Lukes is located in Hillsborough County
    • Lullaby Pines
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lullaby Pines have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lullaby Pines
      • Lullaby Pines is located in Hillsborough County
    • Marie
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marie have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marie
      • Marie is located in Hillsborough County
    • Marie Heights
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marie Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marie Heights
      • Marie Heights is located in Hillsborough County
    • Michigan Broadway
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Michigan Broadway have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Michigan Broadway
      • Michigan Broadway is located in Hillsborough County
    • Missouri Park
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Missouri Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Missouri Park
      • Missouri Park is located in Hillsborough County
    • Mossy Oaks
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mossy Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mossy Oaks
      • Mossy Oaks is located in Hillsborough County
    • Murray
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Murray have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Murray
      • Murray is located in Hillsborough County
    • Oak Tree
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oak Tree have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Tree
      • Oak Tree is located in Hillsborough County
    • Orient Park
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Orient Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Orient Park
      • Orient Park is located in Hillsborough County
    • Palm River
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Palm River have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Palm River
      • Palm River is located in Hillsborough County
    • Panama
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Panama have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Panama
      • Panama is located in Hillsborough County
    • Peeler Heights
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Peeler Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Peeler Heights
      • Peeler Heights is located in Hillsborough County
    • Prince
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Prince have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Prince
      • Prince is located in Hillsborough County
    • Rainbow Heights
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rainbow Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rainbow Heights
      • Rainbow Heights is located in Hillsborough County
    • Salmon
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Salmon have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Salmon
      • Salmon is located in Hillsborough County
    • Sandy Ridge
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sandy Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandy Ridge
      • Sandy Ridge is located in Hillsborough County
    • Shady Rest
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shady Rest have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shady Rest
      • Shady Rest is located in Hillsborough County
    • Silver Moon
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Silver Moon have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Silver Moon
      • Silver Moon is located in Hillsborough County
    • Sixmile Creek
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sixmile Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sixmile Creek
      • Sixmile Creek is located in Hillsborough County
    • Spillers
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spillers have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spillers
      • Spillers is located in Hillsborough County
    • Sugarcreek
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sugarcreek have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sugarcreek
      • Sugarcreek is located in Hillsborough County
    • Sultana Glade
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sultana Glade have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sultana Glade
      • Sultana Glade is located in Hillsborough County
    • Sunnyside
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunnyside have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunnyside
      • Sunnyside is located in Hillsborough County
    • Sunray Hills
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunray Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunray Hills
      • Sunray Hills is located in Hillsborough County
    • Temple Crest
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Temple Crest have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Temple Crest
      • Temple Crest is located in Hillsborough County
    • Tradewinds
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tradewinds have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tradewinds
      • Tradewinds is located in Hillsborough County
    • Triangle
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Triangle have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Triangle
      • Triangle is located in Hillsborough County
    • Unity Circle
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Unity Circle have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Unity Circle
      • Unity Circle is located in Hillsborough County
    • Vista Bonita
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vista Bonita have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vista Bonita
      • Vista Bonita is located in Hillsborough County
    • Watch Hill
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Watch Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Watch Hill
      • Watch Hill is located in Hillsborough County
    • Whisper Cove
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Whisper Cove have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whisper Cove
      • Whisper Cove is located in Hillsborough County
    • Woodland Terrace
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • 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 Hillsborough County
    • Zephyr Grove
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Zephyr Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Zephyr Grove
      • Zephyr Grove is located in Hillsborough County
    • Zion Height
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Zion Height have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Zion Height
      • Zion Height is located in Hillsborough County

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

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

  • Tampa, which is the Seat of Hillsborough County, lies just to the West Southwest.
  • Tallahassee, which is the State Capital of Florida, lies 204 miles [328.3 km]<1> to the north northwest (NNW). If you could drive a straight line from Grant Park 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 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 814 miles [1,310 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 6,615 miles [10,645.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,283 miles [11,720.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,183 miles [8,341.2 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>

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

The official website for Hillsborough County: www.hillsboroughcounty.org/

The official website for State of Florida: www.myflorida.com/

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 drawn from Point A (ie- Grant Park) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Grant Park. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 27.9771, Longitude: -82.3982       In this case, the coordinates for Grant Park 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 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 Grant Park 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 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 Grant Park to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East.
<6>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 310.799 degrees.
<7>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 305.195 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 309.866 degrees.









 

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