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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 Murray, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Murray 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 Murray:
- 27.980100, -82.415200
- 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 Murray
- 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 Murray is near Pinellas County and also Pasco County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- Open the eBird sighting report for Pinellas County
- Open the eBird sighting report for Pasco 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 Murray
Communities Also Named Murray ...
We found 28 communities that are also named Murray.
Within Florida, the name Murray is unique.
Beyond Florida, we know of 28 communities that are located in the United States and Canada. Of these 28 communities, 27 are located in the United States and one is in Canada.
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Arkansas
- Newton County
- This Murray is located in Newton County and lies 840 miles [1,351.8 km]<1> to the northwest of the Murray that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Newton County community of Murray.
- California
- Kings County
- This Murray is located in Kings County and lies 2,255 miles [3,629.1 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Murray that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kings County community of Murray.
- Connecticut
- Fairfield County
- This Murray is located in Fairfield County and lies 1,048 miles [1,686.6 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Murray that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fairfield County community of Murray.
- Idaho
- Shoshone County
- This Murray is located in Shoshone County and lies 2,245 miles [3,613 km]<1> to the northwest of the Murray that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Shoshone County community of Murray.
- Indiana
- Davies's 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 Murray [Davies's County].
- Wells County
- This Murray is located in Wells County and lies 898 miles [1,445.2 km]<1> to the north of the Murray that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wells County community of Murray.
- Iowa
- Clarke County
- This Murray is located in Clarke County and lies 1,113 miles [1,791.2 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Murray that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clarke County community of Murray.
- Kentucky
- Calloway County
- This Murray is located in Calloway County and lies 688 miles [1,107.2 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Murray that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Calloway County community of Murray.
- Maine
- Aroostook 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 Maine community of Murray [Aroostook County].
- Michigan
- Mackinac 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 Michigan community of Murray [Mackinac County].
- Sanilac 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 Michigan community of Murray [Sanilac County].
- Minnesota
- Saint Louis County
- This Murray is located in Saint Louis County and lies 1,466 miles [2,359.3 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Murray that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Saint Louis County community of Murray.
- Montana
- Custer 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 Montana community of Murray [Custer County].
- Nebraska
- Cass County
- This Murray is located in Cass County and lies 1,175 miles [1,891 km]<1> to the northwest of the Murray that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cass County community of Murray.
- New Mexico
- Socorro County
- This community is historic<3> and although located in Socorro County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Socorro County community of Murray.
- New York
- Orleans County
- This Murray is located in Orleans County and lies 1,083 miles [1,742.9 km]<1> to the north of the Murray that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Orleans County community of Murray.
- North Dakota
- Traill County
- This Murray is located in Traill County and lies 1,562 miles [2,513.8 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Murray that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Traill County community of Murray.
- Nova Scotia
- This Murray lies 1,731 miles [2,785.8 km]<1> to the northeast of the Murray that is located in Hillsborough County.
- Pennsylvania
- Clearfield 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 Murray [Clearfield County].
- Lebanon County
- This Murray is located in Lebanon County and lies 926 miles [1,490.3 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Murray that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lebanon County community of Murray.
- Sullivan County
- This Murray is located in Sullivan County and lies 992 miles [1,596.5 km] to the north northeast of the Murray that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sullivan County community of Murray.
- South Carolina
- Abbeville County
- This community is historic<3> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the South Carolina community of Murray [Abbeville County].
- Lexington County
- This Murray is located in Lexington County and lies 416 miles [669.5 km]<1> to the north of the Murray that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lexington County community of Murray.
- South Dakota
- Brown 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 South Dakota community of Murray [Brown County].
- Texas
- Young County
- This Murray is located in Young County and lies 1,039 miles [1,672.1 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Murray that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Young County community of Murray.
- Utah
- Salt Lake County
- This Murray is located in Salt Lake County and lies 1,882 miles [3,028.8 km]<1> to the northwest of the Murray that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Salt Lake County community of Murray.
- Washington
- Pierce 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 Washington community of Murray [Pierce County].
- West Virginia
- Jackson County
- This Murray is located in Jackson County and lies 755 miles [1,215.1 km]<1> to the north of the Murray that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jackson County community of Murray.
Curious and Interesting Names Near Murray ...
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
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
- Archer is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Archer
- Berryhill
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
- Berryhill is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Berryhill
- Betty Jean Heights
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
- Betty Jean Heights is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Betty Jean Heights
- Big Oaks
(Less than 2 miles to the west)
- Big Oaks is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Big Oaks
- Bonita
(Less than 2 miles to the west)
- Bonita is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bonita
- Buffalo Gardens
(Less than 2 miles to the west)
- Buffalo Gardens is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buffalo Gardens
- Canning
(Less than 2 miles to the west)
- Canning is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Canning
- Central Village
(Less than 2 miles to the west)
- Central Village is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Central Village
- Eastern Heights
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
- Eastern Heights is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eastern Heights
- Emma Heights
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
- Emma Heights is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Emma Heights
- Enterprise
(Less than 2 miles to the south)
- Enterprise is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Enterprise
- Florence Villa
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
- Florence Villa is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Florence Villa
- Continue List (41 more) ...
- Friendship
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Friendship is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Friendship
- Gardenville
(Less than 2 miles to the south)
- Gardenville is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gardenville
- Gary
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
- Gary is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gary
- Garytown
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
- Garytown is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Garytown
- Georgia Terrace
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Georgia Terrace is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Georgia Terrace
- Glovers
(Less than 2 miles to the south)
- Glovers is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glovers
- Grove Hill Heights
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
- Grove Hill Heights is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grove Hill Heights
- Hawks
(Less than 2 miles to the south)
- Hawks is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hawks
- Hazard
(Less than 2 miles to the west)
- Hazard is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hazard
- High Ridge
(Less than 2 miles to the west)
- High Ridge is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for High Ridge
- High School Heights
(Less than 2 miles to the west)
- High School Heights is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for High School Heights
- Highland View
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
- Highland View is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Highland View
- Independence Square
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
- Independence Square is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Independence Square
- Jessie Heights
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
- Jessie Heights is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jessie Heights
- La Petite
(Less than 2 miles to the west)
- La Petite is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for La Petite
- Lewis Heights
(Less than 2 miles to the west)
- Lewis Heights is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lewis Heights
- Little Cuba
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
- Little Cuba is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Little Cuba
- Lucy Dell
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Lucy Dell is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lucy Dell
- Lullaby Pines
(Less than 2 miles to the south)
- Lullaby Pines is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lullaby Pines
- Marie
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
- Marie is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marie
- Marie Heights
(Less than 2 miles to the west)
- Marie Heights is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marie Heights
- Mossy Oaks
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
- Mossy Oaks is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mossy Oaks
- Oak Tree
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
- Oak Tree is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Tree
- Panama
(Less than 2 miles to the west)
- Panama is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Panama
- Peeler Heights
(Less than 2 miles to the west)
- Peeler Heights is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Peeler Heights
- Prince
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
- Prince is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Prince
- Rainbow Heights
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
- Rainbow Heights is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rainbow Heights
- Salmon
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
- Salmon is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Salmon
- Sandy Ridge
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Sandy Ridge is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandy Ridge
- Shady Rest
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Shady Rest is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shady Rest
- Silver Moon
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
- Silver Moon is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Silver Moon
- Sultana Glade
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Sultana Glade is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sultana Glade
- Sunnyside
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
- Sunnyside is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunnyside
- Sunray Hills
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Sunray Hills is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunray Hills
- Thrashers
(Less than 2 miles to the west)
- Thrashers is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Thrashers
- Tradewinds
(Less than 2 miles to the east)
- Tradewinds is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tradewinds
- Unity Circle
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
- Unity Circle is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Unity Circle
- Watch Hill
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
- Watch Hill is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Watch Hill
- Woodland Terrace
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Woodland Terrace is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodland Terrace
- Zephyr Grove
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
- Zephyr Grove is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Zephyr Grove
- Zion Height
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
- Zion Height is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Zion Height
How Far From Murray 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 Murray to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Murray 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 203 miles [326.7 km]<1> to the north northwest (NNW). If you could drive a straight line from Murray 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 6,616 miles [10,647.4 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- Murray) 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 Mile's to see Pete ... Mile's 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 Murray 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> | 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 Murray, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy. |
| <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 Murray 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 Murray. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 27.9801, Longitude: -82.4152 In this case, the coordinates for Murray have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <6> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 310.808 degrees. |
| <7> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 305.206 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 309.871 degrees. |
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