Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Monroe, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Monroe and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Monroe
- 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 Monroe:
- 28.057300, -82.158000
- 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 Monroe
- 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:
- eBird sighting report for Hillsborough County
- Since Monroe is near Pasco County and also Polk County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Pasco County
- eBird sighting report for Polk 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:
- Waymark.com
Communities Also Named Monroe ...
We found 51 communities that share the name Monroe.
There are two communities within Florida that are also named Monroe.
Beyond Florida, we know of another 49 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 49 communities, 50 are located in the United States and one is in Canada.
- Communities Located In Florida ...
- Collier County
- Orange County
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Arkansas
- California
- Connecticut
- Georgia
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Adams County
- This Monroe is located in Adams County and lies 890 miles [1,432.3 km]<2> to the north of the Monroe that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Adams County community of Monroe.
- Tippecanoe County
- This Monroe is located in Tippecanoe County and lies 883 miles [1,421.1 km] to the north northwest of the Monroe that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tippecanoe County community of Monroe.
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Atchison County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Kansas community of Monroe [Atchison County].
- Lincoln County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Kansas community of Monroe [Lincoln County].
- Sumner County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Kansas community of Monroe [Sumner County].
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Ouachita Parish
- This Monroe is located in Ouachita Parish and lies 666 miles [1,071.8 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Monroe that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Ouachita Parish community of Monroe.
- Union Parish
- This Monroe is located in Union Parish and lies 681 miles [1,096 km] to the west northwest of the Monroe that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Union Parish community of Monroe.
- Maine
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Franklin County
- This Monroe is located in Franklin County and lies 570 miles [917.3 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Monroe that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Franklin County community of Monroe.
- Perry County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Mississippi community of Monroe [Perry County].
- Nebraska
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- Morris County
- This Monroe is located in Morris County and lies 983 miles [1,582 km]<2> to the north northeast of the Monroe that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Morris County community of Monroe.
- Salem County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the New Jersey community of Monroe [Salem County].
- Sussex County
- This Monroe is located in Sussex County and lies 996 miles [1,602.9 km] to the north northeast of the Monroe that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sussex County community of Monroe.
- New York
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- This Monroe lies 2,053 miles [3,304 km]<2> to the northeast of the Monroe that is located in Hillsborough County.
- North Carolina
- Ohio
- Brown County
- This community is historic<3> and although located in Brown County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Brown County community of Monroe.
- Butler County
- This Monroe is located in Butler County and lies 796 miles [1,281 km]<2> to the north of the Monroe that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Butler County community of Monroe.
- Greene County
- This Monroe is located in Greene County and lies 808 miles [1,300.3 km] to the north of the Monroe that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Greene County community of Monroe.
- Highland County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Ohio community of Monroe [Highland County].
- Jackson County
- This Monroe is located in Jackson County and lies 746 miles [1,200.6 km] to the north of the Monroe that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jackson County community of Monroe.
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Bradford County
- This Monroe is located in Bradford County and lies 995 miles [1,601.3 km]<2> to the north northeast of the Monroe that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bradford County community of Monroe.
- Bucks County
- This Monroe is located in Bucks County and lies 950 miles [1,528.9 km] to the north northeast of the Monroe that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bucks County community of Monroe.
- Butler County
- This Monroe is located in Butler County and lies 884 miles [1,422.7 km] to the north of the Monroe that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Butler County community of Monroe.
- Clarion County
- This Monroe is located in Clarion County and lies 918 miles [1,477.4 km] to the north of the Monroe that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clarion County community of Monroe.
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Lubbock County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Texas community of Monroe [Lubbock County].
- Rusk County
- This Monroe is located in Rusk County and lies 806 miles [1,297.1 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Monroe that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rusk County community of Monroe.
- Utah
- Virginia
- Amherst County
- This Monroe is located in Amherst County and lies 675 miles [1,086.3 km]<2> to the north northeast of the Monroe that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Amherst County community of Monroe.
- Greene County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Virginia community of Monroe [Greene County].
- Washington County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Virginia community of Monroe [Washington County].
- Washington
- Wisconsin
Curious and Interesting Names Near Monroe ...
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.
- Ancient Oak
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ancient Oak have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ancient Oak
- Ancient Oak is located in Hillsborough County
- Carolyn Gardens
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Carolyn Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carolyn Gardens
- Carolyn Gardens is located in Hillsborough County
- Cattlemans Cove
(Less than 2 miles to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cattlemans Cove have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cattlemans Cove
- Cattlemans Cove is located in Hillsborough County
- Cedar Run
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Run
- Cedar Run is located in Hillsborough County
- Cherry Hill
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cherry Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherry Hill
- Cherry Hill is located in Hillsborough County
- Cooks Cove
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cooks Cove have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cooks Cove
- Cooks Cove is located in Hillsborough County
- Gator Trail
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gator Trail have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gator Trail
- Gator Trail is located in Hillsborough County
- Ham Oaks
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east) - Hartline
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast) - Hawk Woods
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hawk Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hawk Woods
- Hawk Woods is located in Hillsborough County
- Horn Acres
(Less than 2 miles to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Horn Acres have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Horn Acres
- Horn Acres is located in Hillsborough County
- Knights
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Knights
- Knights is located in Hillsborough County
- Continue List (17 more) ...
- Leaning Pine
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Leaning Pine have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leaning Pine
- Leaning Pine is located in Hillsborough County
- Magnolia Park
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Magnolia Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Magnolia Park
- Magnolia Park is located in Hillsborough County
- Mark Hall Acres
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mark Hall Acres have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mark Hall Acres
- Mark Hall Acres is located in Hillsborough County
- Miley Trace
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Miley Trace have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Miley Trace
- Miley Trace is located in Hillsborough County
- Mystic Oaks
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mystic Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mystic Oaks
- Mystic Oaks is located in Hillsborough County
- Orange Court
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Orange Court have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Orange Court
- Orange Court is located in Hillsborough County
- Paradise Oaks
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Paradise Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paradise Oaks
- Paradise Oaks is located in Hillsborough County
- Roach
(Less than 2 miles to the south) - Rustic Oaks
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rustic Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rustic Oaks
- Rustic Oaks is located in Hillsborough County
- Rustic Oaks Plantation
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rustic Oaks Plantation have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rustic Oaks Plantation
- Rustic Oaks Plantation is located in Hillsborough County
- Shaded Stand
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shaded Stand have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shaded Stand
- Shaded Stand is located in Hillsborough County
- Shepherd
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest) - Strawberry Square
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Strawberry Square have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Strawberry Square
- Strawberry Square is located in Hillsborough County
- Strawberry Village
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Strawberry Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Strawberry Village
- Strawberry Village is located in Hillsborough County
- Sugar Creek
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sugar Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sugar Creek
- Sugar Creek is located in Hillsborough County
- Sunset Heights
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunset Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunset Heights
- Sunset Heights is located in Hillsborough County
- Windcall
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
- Leaning Pine
How Far From Monroe to ...
We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers that were published in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the Gazetteers include the distance from a community such as Monroe to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Monroe and extending to:
- Tampa, which is the Seat of Hillsborough County, lies 19 miles [30.6 km]<2> to the west southwest. If you could walk a straight line from Monroe to Tampa, with an average speed<5> 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 208 miles [334.7 km] to the northwest (NW). 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 12 days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 804 miles [1,293.9 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<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,600 miles [10,621.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,268 miles [11,696.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,168 miles [8,317.1 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Monroe. 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> | 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 Monroe 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. |
| <2> | Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Monroe) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Monroe. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 28.0573, Longitude: -82.1580 In this case, the coordinates for Monroe have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <3> | 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 Monroe, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy. |
| <4> | 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. |
| <5> | 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. |
| <6> | 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 Monroe to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East. |
| <7> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 310.678 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 305.066 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 309.773 degrees. |