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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 The Hamlet, we use the following websites to find information relevant to The Hamlet 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 The Hamlet:
- 28.082500, -82.497900
- 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 The Hamlet
- 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 The Hamlet 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 The Hamlet
Communities Also Named The Hamlet ...
We found 24 communities that are also named The Hamlet.
Within Florida, the name The Hamlet is unique.
Beyond Florida, we know of 24 communities that are located in the United States and Canada. Of these 24 communities, 23 are located in the United States and one is in Canada.
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Tallapoosa County
- This The Hamlet is located in Tallapoosa County and lies 390 miles [627.6 km]<1> to the north northwest of the The Hamlet that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tallapoosa County community of The Hamlet.
- Arkansas
- Faulkner County
- This The Hamlet is located in Faulkner County and lies 751 miles [1,208.6 km]<1> to the northwest of the The Hamlet that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Faulkner County community of The Hamlet.
- California
- Marin County
- This The Hamlet is located in Marin County and lies 2,418 miles [3,891.4 km]<1> to the west northwest of the The Hamlet that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Marin County community of The Hamlet.
- Colorado
- Pueblo County
- This The Hamlet is located in Pueblo County and lies 1,424 miles [2,291.7 km]<1> to the northwest of the The Hamlet that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pueblo County community of The Hamlet.
- Delaware
- Kent County
- This The Hamlet is located in Kent County and lies 862 miles [1,387.3 km]<1> to the north northeast of the The Hamlet that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kent County community of The Hamlet.
- Georgia
- Polk 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 Georgia community of The Hamlet [Polk County].
- Illinois
- Mercer County
- This The Hamlet is located in Mercer County and lies 1,025 miles [1,649.6 km]<1> to the north northwest of the The Hamlet that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mercer County community of The Hamlet.
- Indiana
- Starke County
- This The Hamlet is located in Starke County and lies 946 miles [1,522.4 km]<1> to the north northwest of the The Hamlet that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Starke County community of The Hamlet.
- Kentucky
- Marshall 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 Kentucky community of The Hamlet [Marshall County].
- Maryland
- Montgomery County
- This The Hamlet is located in Montgomery County and lies 814 miles [1,310 km]<1> to the north northeast of the The Hamlet that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of The Hamlet.
- Michigan
- Emmet 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 Michigan community of The Hamlet [Emmet County].
- Mississippi
- Jasper 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 Mississippi community of The Hamlet [Jasper County].
- Missouri
- Cedar County
- This The Hamlet is located in Cedar County and lies 927 miles [1,491.9 km]<1> to the northwest of the The Hamlet that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cedar County community of The Hamlet.
- Nebraska
- Hayes County
- This The Hamlet is located in Hayes County and lies 1,360 miles [2,188.7 km]<1> to the northwest of the The Hamlet that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hayes County community of The Hamlet.
- New York
- Chautauqua County
- This The Hamlet is located in Chautauqua County and lies 1,004 miles [1,615.8 km]<1> to the north of the The Hamlet that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chautauqua County community of The Hamlet.
- North Carolina
- Richmond County
- This The Hamlet is located in Richmond County and lies 497 miles [799.8 km]<1> to the north northeast of the The Hamlet that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Richmond County community of The Hamlet.
- North Dakota
- Williams County
- This The Hamlet is located in Williams County and lies 1,790 miles [2,880.7 km]<1> to the north northwest of the The Hamlet that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Williams County community of The Hamlet.
- Ohio
- Clermont County
- This The Hamlet is located in Clermont County and lies 761 miles [1,224.7 km]<1> to the north of the The Hamlet that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clermont County community of The Hamlet.
- Wood County
- This The Hamlet is located in Wood County and lies 934 miles [1,503.1 km] to the north of the The Hamlet that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wood County community of The Hamlet.
- Ontario
- This The Hamlet lies 1,165 miles [1,874.9 km]<1> to the north of the The Hamlet that is located in Hillsborough County.
- Oregon
- Clatsop County
- This The Hamlet is located in Clatsop County and lies 2,544 miles [4,094.2 km]<1> to the northwest of the The Hamlet that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clatsop County community of The Hamlet.
- Rhode Island
- Providence County
- This The Hamlet is located in Providence County and lies 1,142 miles [1,837.9 km]<1> to the north northeast of the The Hamlet that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Providence County community of The Hamlet.
- Virginia
- James City County
- This The Hamlet is located in James City County and lies 719 miles [1,157.1 km]<1> to the north northeast of the The Hamlet that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the James City County community of The Hamlet.
- West Virginia
- Raleigh 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 West Virginia community of The Hamlet [Raleigh County].
Curious and Interesting Names Near The Hamlet ...
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
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
- Cedarwood is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedarwood
- Cherry Creek
(Less than 2 miles to the east)
- Cherry Creek is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherry Creek
- Cypress Head
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
- Cypress Head is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cypress Head
- Cypress Hollow
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
- Cypress Hollow is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cypress Hollow
- Cypress Meadows
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Cypress Meadows is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cypress Meadows
- Cypress Run
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
- Cypress Run is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cypress Run
- Cypress Trace
(Less than 2 miles to the west)
- Cypress Trace is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cypress Trace
- Deer Creek
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
- Deer Creek is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Deer Creek
- Elysian Fields
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
- Elysian Fields is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elysian Fields
- Fairway Village
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
- Fairway Village is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairway Village
- Floral Gardens
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
- Floral Gardens is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Floral Gardens
- Forest Oaks
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
- Forest Oaks is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Oaks
- Continue List (33 more) ...
- Galleria
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
- Galleria is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Galleria
- Golf View Heights
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
- Golf View Heights is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Golf View Heights
- Golfland Park
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
- Golfland Park is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Golfland Park
- Griffin
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
- Griffin is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Griffin
- Grove Point Village
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
- Grove Point Village is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grove Point Village
- High Pines
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
- High Pines is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for High Pines
- Hunters Lake
(Less than 2 miles to the south)
- Hunters Lake is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunters Lake
- Indian Head
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
- Indian Head is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Head
- Indian Mound Village
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
- Indian Mound Village is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Mound Village
- Joshuas Bend
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
- Joshuas Bend is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Joshuas Bend
- Lake Charles
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
- Lake Charles is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Charles
- Lake Ellen
(Less than 2 miles to the south)
- Lake Ellen is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Ellen
- Lake Ellen Walk
(Less than 2 miles to the south)
- Lake Ellen Walk is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Ellen Walk
- Lakeshore
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
- Lakeshore is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lakeshore
- Paddock Square
(Less than 2 miles to the south)
- Paddock Square is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paddock Square
- Paddock Trail
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
- Paddock Trail is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paddock Trail
- Pine Hollow
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
- Pine Hollow is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pine Hollow
- Pine Meadows
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
- Pine Meadows is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pine Meadows
- Rolling Green Village
(Less than 2 miles to the south)
- Rolling Green Village is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rolling Green Village
- Settlers Pointe
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
- Settlers Pointe is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Settlers Pointe
- Shadberry Village
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
- Shadberry Village is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shadberry Village
- Shady Pines
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
- Shady Pines is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shady Pines
- Shagbark
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
- Shagbark is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shagbark
- Springwood Village
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
- Springwood Village is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Springwood Village
- Stonegate
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
- Stonegate is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stonegate
- Sunny Shores
(Less than 2 miles 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 west)
- Sunshine Village is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunshine Village
- Tall Pines
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
- Tall Pines is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tall Pines
- Top of the Village
(Less than 2 miles to the west)
- Top of the Village is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Top of the Village
- Turtle Crossing
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
- Turtle Crossing is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Turtle Crossing
- Tuxedo Park
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
- Tuxedo Park is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tuxedo Park
- Village Wood
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
- Village Wood is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Village Wood
- Whisper Sound
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
- Whisper Sound is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whisper Sound
How Far From The Hamlet to ...
We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers & Almanacs that were published in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the Gazetteers include the distance from a community such as The Hamlet to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in The Hamlet and extending to:
- Tampa, which is the Seat of Hillsborough County, lies just to the South Southeast.
- Tallahassee, which is the State Capital of Florida, lies 194 miles [312.2 km]<1> to the north northwest (NNW). If you could drive a straight line from The Hamlet 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 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<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 7,284 miles [11,722.5 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>'
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 from Point A (ie- The Hamlet) 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 The Hamlet, 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 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 The Hamlet 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 The Hamlet 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 The Hamlet. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 28.0825, Longitude: -82.4979 In this case, the coordinates for The Hamlet have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <6> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 310.86 degrees. |
| <7> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 305.28 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 309.876 degrees. |
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