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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 Hickory Ridge, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Hickory Ridge 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 Hickory Ridge:
    • 27.869900, -82.278500
    • 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 Hickory Ridge
  • 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 Hickory Ridge is near Polk County and also Manatee County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
    • Open the eBird sighting report for Polk County
    • Open the eBird sighting report for Manatee 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 Hickory Ridge

Communities Also Named Hickory Ridge ...

We found 24 communities that are also named Hickory Ridge.

Within Florida, the name Hickory Ridge is unique.

Beyond Florida, we know of 24 communities that are located in the United States.

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • Shelby County
      • This Hickory Ridge is located in Shelby County and lies 463 miles [745.1 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Hickory Ridge that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Shelby County community of Hickory Ridge.
    • Arkansas
      • Chicot County
      • This Hickory Ridge is located in Chicot County and lies 647 miles [1,041.2 km]<1> to the northwest of the Hickory Ridge that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chicot County community of Hickory Ridge.
      • Cross County
      • This Hickory Ridge is located in Cross County and lies 729 miles [1,173.2 km] to the northwest of the Hickory Ridge that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cross County community of Hickory Ridge.
      • Pulaski County
      • This Hickory Ridge is located in Pulaski County and lies 765 miles [1,231.1 km] to the northwest of the Hickory Ridge that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pulaski County community of Hickory Ridge.
    • Delaware
      • Kent County
      • This Hickory Ridge is located in Kent County and lies 874 miles [1,406.6 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Hickory Ridge that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kent County community of Hickory Ridge.
      • New Castle County
      • This Hickory Ridge is located in New Castle County and lies 903 miles [1,453.2 km] to the north northeast of the Hickory Ridge that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the New Castle County community of Hickory Ridge.
      • Sussex County
      • This Hickory Ridge is located in Sussex County and lies 847 miles [1,363.1 km] to the north northeast of the Hickory Ridge that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sussex County community of Hickory Ridge.
    • Georgia
      • Bibb 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 Hickory Ridge [Bibb County].
    • Illinois
      • Hancock 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 Hickory Ridge [Hancock County].
      • Ogle County
      • This Hickory Ridge is located in Ogle County and lies 1,045 miles [1,681.8 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Hickory Ridge that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Ogle County community of Hickory Ridge.
    • Indiana
      • Gibson County
      • This Hickory Ridge is located in Gibson County and lies 785 miles [1,263.3 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Hickory Ridge that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Gibson County community of Hickory Ridge.
    • Louisiana
      • East Baton Rouge Parish
      • This Hickory Ridge is located in East Baton Rouge Parish and lies 555 miles [893.2 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Hickory Ridge that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the East Baton Rouge Parish community of Hickory Ridge.
    • Maryland
      • Charles County
      • This Hickory Ridge is located in Charles County and lies 797 miles [1,282.6 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Hickory Ridge that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Charles County community of Hickory Ridge.
      • Montgomery County
      • This Hickory Ridge is located in Montgomery County and lies 839 miles [1,350.2 km] to the north northeast of the Hickory Ridge that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of Hickory Ridge.
      • Queen Anne's County
      • This Hickory Ridge is located in Queen Anne's County and lies 843 miles [1,356.7 km] to the north northeast of the Hickory Ridge that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Queen Anne's County community of Hickory Ridge.
    • Michigan
      • Oakland County
      • This Hickory Ridge is located in Oakland County and lies 1,025 miles [1,649.6 km]<1> to the north of the Hickory Ridge that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Oakland County community of Hickory Ridge.
    • Missouri
      • Cape Girardeau County
      • This Hickory Ridge is located in Cape Girardeau County and lies 776 miles [1,248.9 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Hickory Ridge that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cape Girardeau County community of Hickory Ridge.
    • North Carolina
      • Mecklenburg County
      • This Hickory Ridge is located in Mecklenburg County and lies 515 miles [828.8 km]<1> to the north of the Hickory Ridge that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mecklenburg County community of Hickory Ridge.
    • Pennsylvania
      • Lancaster County
      • This Hickory Ridge is located in Lancaster County and lies 906 miles [1,458.1 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Hickory Ridge that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lancaster County community of Hickory Ridge.
      • Northumberland 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 Pennsylvania community of Hickory Ridge [Northumberland County].
    • Tennessee
      • Jefferson 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 Tennessee community of Hickory Ridge [Jefferson County].
    • Texas
      • Sabine County
      • This Hickory Ridge is located in Sabine County and lies 720 miles [1,158.7 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Hickory Ridge that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sabine County community of Hickory Ridge.
    • Virginia
      • Albemarle County
      • This Hickory Ridge is located in Albemarle County and lies 743 miles [1,195.7 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Hickory Ridge that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Albemarle County community of Hickory Ridge.
      • Stafford County
      • This Hickory Ridge is located in Stafford County and lies 775 miles [1,247.2 km] to the north northeast of the Hickory Ridge that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Stafford County community of Hickory Ridge.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Hickory Ridge ...

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.

  • Cedar Grove
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Cedar Grove is located in Hillsborough County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Grove
  • Emerald Creek
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Emerald Creek is located in Hillsborough County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Emerald Creek
  • Hickory Creek
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Hickory Creek is located in Hillsborough County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Creek
  • Hickory Highlands
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Hickory Highlands is located in Hillsborough County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Highlands
  • Hickory Woods
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Hickory Woods is located in Hillsborough County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Woods
  • Hidden Forest
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Hidden Forest is located in Hillsborough County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hidden Forest
  • Indian Hills
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Indian Hills is located in Hillsborough County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Hills
  • Paddock Oaks
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Paddock Oaks is located in Hillsborough County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paddock Oaks
  • Ponderosa
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Ponderosa is located in Hillsborough County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ponderosa
  • River Rapids
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • River Rapids is located in Hillsborough County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for River Rapids
  • Rivers Edge
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Rivers Edge is located in Hillsborough County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rivers Edge
  • Riverwoods Hammock
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Riverwoods Hammock is located in Hillsborough County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riverwoods Hammock
  • Scenic Heights
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Scenic Heights is located in Hillsborough County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Scenic Heights
  • Shoals
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Shoals is located in Hillsborough County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shoals

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

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

  • Tampa, which is the Seat of Hillsborough County, lies 12 miles [19.3 km]<1> to the west northwest. If you could walk a straight line from Hickory Ridge to Tampa, with an average speed<3> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take five to six hours to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take nearly four hours.
  • Tallahassee, which is the State Capital of Florida, lies 214 miles [344.4 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 9 days and walking would take 13 days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 818 miles [1,316.4 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 6,614 miles [10,644.2 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<5>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,282 miles [11,719.2 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,182 miles [8,339.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>'

Footnotes ...

<1>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Hickory Ridge) 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 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 Hickory Ridge 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 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.
<4>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 Hickory Ridge 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 Hickory Ridge. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 27.8699, Longitude: -82.2785       In this case, the coordinates for Hickory Ridge have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<5>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 310.727 degrees.
<6>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 305.098 degrees.
<7>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 309.85 degrees.