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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 Greenbriar, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Greenbriar 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 Greenbriar:
    • 27.701300, -82.355600
    • 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 Greenbriar
  • 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 Greenbriar is near Manatee County and also Pinellas County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
    • Open the eBird sighting report for Manatee 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 Greenbriar

Communities Also Named Greenbriar ...

We found 38 communities that are also named Greenbriar.

There is one other community in Florida that is also named Greenbriar.

Beyond Florida, we know of 37 communities that are located in the United States.

  • Communities Located In Florida ...
    • Seminole County
      • This Greenbriar is located in Seminole County and lies 97 miles [156.1 km]<1> to the northeast of the Greenbriar that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Seminole County community of Greenbriar.
  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • Madison County
      • This Greenbriar is located in Madison County and lies 549 miles [883.5 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Greenbriar that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Madison County community of Greenbriar.
      • Tallapoosa County
      • This Greenbriar is located in Tallapoosa County and lies 413 miles [664.7 km] to the north northwest of the Greenbriar that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tallapoosa County community of Greenbriar.
      • Tuscaloosa County
      • This Greenbriar is located in Tuscaloosa County and lies 487 miles [783.8 km] to the northwest of the Greenbriar that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tuscaloosa County community of Greenbriar.
    • Arizona
      • Maricopa County
      • This Greenbriar is located in Maricopa County and lies 1,810 miles [2,912.9 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Greenbriar that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Maricopa County community of Greenbriar.
    • Georgia
      • Bartow County
      • This Greenbriar is located in Bartow County and lies 470 miles [756.4 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Greenbriar that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bartow County community of Greenbriar.
      • Bibb County
      • This Greenbriar is located in Bibb County and lies 362 miles [582.6 km] to the north northwest of the Greenbriar that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bibb County community of Greenbriar.
      • Bulloch County
      • This Greenbriar is located in Bulloch County and lies 327 miles [526.3 km] to the north of the Greenbriar that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bulloch County community of Greenbriar.
      • Fulton 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 Georgia community of Greenbriar [Fulton County].
    • Illinois
      • McLean County
      • This Greenbriar is located in McLean County and lies 961 miles [1,546.6 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Greenbriar that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the McLean County community of Greenbriar.
      • Will 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 Illinois community of Greenbriar [Will County].
    • Indiana
      • Marion County
      • This Greenbriar is located in Marion County and lies 870 miles [1,400.1 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Greenbriar that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Marion County community of Greenbriar.
      • Putnam 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 Indiana community of Greenbriar [Putnam County].
    • Kentucky
      • Daviess 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 Kentucky community of Greenbriar [Daviess County].
      • Estill County
      • This Greenbriar is located in Estill County and lies 690 miles [1,110.4 km]<1> to the north of the Greenbriar that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Estill County community of Greenbriar.
      • Marion County
      • This Greenbriar is located in Marion County and lies 696 miles [1,120.1 km] to the north northwest of the Greenbriar that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Marion County community of Greenbriar.
    • Maryland
      • Anne Arundel County
      • This Greenbriar is located in Anne Arundel County and lies 854 miles [1,374.4 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Greenbriar that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Anne Arundel County community of Greenbriar.
    • Mississippi
      • Oktibbeha County
      • This Greenbriar is located in Oktibbeha County and lies 550 miles [885.1 km]<1> to the northwest of the Greenbriar that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Oktibbeha County community of Greenbriar.
      • Warren County
      • This Greenbriar is located in Warren County and lies 598 miles [962.4 km] to the northwest of the Greenbriar that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Warren County community of Greenbriar.
    • New Jersey
      • Ocean County
      • This Greenbriar is located in Ocean County and lies 975 miles [1,569.1 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Greenbriar that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Ocean County community of Greenbriar.
    • North Carolina
      • Mecklenburg County
      • This Greenbriar is located in Mecklenburg County and lies 530 miles [853 km]<1> to the north of the Greenbriar that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mecklenburg County community of Greenbriar.
      • New Hanover County
      • This Greenbriar is located in New Hanover County and lies 517 miles [832 km] to the north northeast of the Greenbriar that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the New Hanover County community of Greenbriar.
      • Onslow County
      • This Greenbriar is located in Onslow County and lies 570 miles [917.3 km] to the north northeast of the Greenbriar that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Onslow County community of Greenbriar.
      • Orange County
      • This Greenbriar is located in Orange County and lies 607 miles [976.9 km] to the north northeast of the Greenbriar that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Orange County community of Greenbriar.
    • Pennsylvania
      • Berks County
      • This Greenbriar is located in Berks County and lies 946 miles [1,522.4 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Greenbriar that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Berks County community of Greenbriar.
      • Dauphin County
      • This Greenbriar is located in Dauphin County and lies 927 miles [1,491.9 km] to the north northeast of the Greenbriar that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dauphin County community of Greenbriar.
      • York County
      • This Greenbriar is located in York County and lies 906 miles [1,458.1 km] to the north northeast of the Greenbriar that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the York County community of Greenbriar.
    • South Carolina
      • Anderson County
      • This Greenbriar is located in Anderson County and lies 469 miles [754.8 km]<1> to the north of the Greenbriar that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Anderson County community of Greenbriar.
      • Florence County
      • This Greenbriar is located in Florence County and lies 474 miles [762.8 km] to the north northeast of the Greenbriar that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Florence County community of Greenbriar.
      • Horry County
      • This Greenbriar is located in Horry County and lies 466 miles [750 km] to the north northeast of the Greenbriar that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Horry County community of Greenbriar.
      • Lancaster County
      • This Greenbriar is located in Lancaster County and lies 492 miles [791.8 km] to the north of the Greenbriar that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lancaster County community of Greenbriar.
      • Oconee County
      • This Greenbriar is located in Oconee County and lies 480 miles [772.5 km] to the north of the Greenbriar that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Oconee County community of Greenbriar.
      • Orangeburg County
      • This Greenbriar is located in Orangeburg County and lies 413 miles [664.7 km] to the north northeast of the Greenbriar that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Orangeburg County community of Greenbriar.
    • Tennessee
      • Rutherford County
      • This Greenbriar is located in Rutherford County and lies 609 miles [980.1 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Greenbriar that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rutherford County community of Greenbriar.
    • Texas
      • Galveston County
      • This Greenbriar is located in Galveston County and lies 788 miles [1,268.2 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Greenbriar that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Galveston County community of Greenbriar.
    • Virginia
      • Chesterfield County
      • This Greenbriar is located in Chesterfield County and lies 722 miles [1,161.9 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Greenbriar that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chesterfield County community of Greenbriar.
      • Fairfax County
      • This Greenbriar is located in Fairfax County and lies 822 miles [1,322.9 km] to the north northeast of the Greenbriar that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fairfax County community of Greenbriar.
      • Portsmouth City
      • This Greenbriar is located in Portsmouth City and lies 722 miles [1,161.9 km] to the north northeast of the Greenbriar that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Portsmouth City community of Greenbriar.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Greenbriar ...

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.

  • Amanda
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Amanda is located in Hillsborough County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Amanda
  • College Chase
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • College Chase is located in Hillsborough County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for College Chase
  • Cypress Park
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Cypress Park is located in Hillsborough County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cypress Park
  • Freedom Village
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Freedom Village is located in Hillsborough County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Freedom Village
  • Green Acres
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Green Acres is located in Hillsborough County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Acres
  • Harbour Isles
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Harbour Isles is located in Hillsborough County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harbour Isles
  • Jones
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Jones is located in Hillsborough County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jones
  • Kings
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Kings is located in Hillsborough County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kings
  • Leon
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Leon is located in Hillsborough County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leon
  • Maplewood
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Maplewood is located in Hillsborough County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maplewood
  • Ranch Lands
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Ranch Lands is located in Hillsborough County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ranch Lands
  • River Bend
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • River Bend is located in Hillsborough County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for River Bend
  • Continue List   (7 more) ...
    • Shooks Folly
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Shooks Folly is located in Hillsborough County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shooks Folly
    • Sun City Center
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Sundance
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Sundance is located in Hillsborough County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sundance
    • Willow
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Willow is located in Manatee County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willow
    • Willow Shores
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Willow Shores is located in Hillsborough County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willow Shores
    • Wolf Branch
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Wolf Branch is located in Hillsborough County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wolf Branch
    • Yorkshire
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Yorkshire is located in Hillsborough County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Yorkshire

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

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

  • Tampa, which is the Seat of Hillsborough County, lies 19 miles [30.6 km]<1> to the north northwest. If you could walk a straight line from Greenbriar to Tampa, with an average speed<4> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take just over a day to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take 6 hours.
  • Tallahassee, which is the State Capital of Florida, lies 221 miles [355.7 km] to the north northwest (NNW). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take nearly four hours, a buggy would take 9 days and walking would take 13 days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 831 miles [1,337.4 km] to the north northeast (NNE). Driving would take just about two full days, a buggy would take 33 days and walking would take 48 days.
  • The shortest distance<5> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,625 miles [10,661.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,292 miles [11,735.3 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,193 miles [8,357.3 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>'

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- Greenbriar) to Point B. In other words: 'As the crow flies'.
<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 Greenbriar 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>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<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 Greenbriar 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 Greenbriar. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 27.7013, Longitude: -82.3556       In this case, the coordinates for Greenbriar have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<6>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 310.755 degrees.
<7>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 305.106 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 309.909 degrees.