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.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Murray
- 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.
- 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:
- 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:
- eBird sighting report for Pinellas County
- 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:
- Waymark.com
Communities Also Named Murray ...
We found 28 communities that share the name Murray.
Within Florida, the name Murray is unique.
Beyond Florida, we know of another 28 communities that are located throughout 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
- California
- Connecticut
- Idaho
- 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
- Kentucky
- Maine
- 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
- Montana
- Nebraska
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Dakota
- 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
- Texas
- Utah
- Washington
- West Virginia
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) - Berryhill
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast) - Betty Jean Heights
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Betty Jean Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Betty Jean Heights
- Betty Jean Heights is located in Hillsborough County
- Big Oaks
(Less than 2 miles to the west) - Bonita
(Less than 2 miles to the west) - Buffalo Gardens
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Buffalo Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buffalo Gardens
- Buffalo Gardens is located in Hillsborough County
- Canning
(Less than 2 miles to the west) - Central Village
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Central Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Central Village
- Central Village is located in Hillsborough County
- Eastern Heights
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eastern Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eastern Heights
- Eastern Heights is located in Hillsborough County
- Emma Heights
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Emma Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Emma Heights
- Emma Heights is located in Hillsborough County
- Enterprise
(Less than 2 miles to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Enterprise have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Enterprise
- Enterprise is located in Hillsborough County
- Florence Villa
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Florence Villa have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Florence Villa
- Florence Villa is located in Hillsborough County
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- Friendship
(Less than 2 miles to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Friendship have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Friendship
- Friendship is located in Hillsborough County
- Gardenville
(Less than 2 miles to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gardenville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gardenville
- Gardenville is located in Hillsborough County
- Gary
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest) - Garytown
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest) - Georgia Terrace
(Less than 2 miles to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Georgia Terrace have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Georgia Terrace
- Georgia Terrace is located in Hillsborough County
- Glovers
(Less than 2 miles to the south) - Grove Hill Heights
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grove Hill Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grove Hill Heights
- Grove Hill Heights is located in Hillsborough County
- Hawks
(Less than 2 miles to the south) - Hazard
(Less than 2 miles to the west) - High Ridge
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for High Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for High Ridge
- High Ridge is located in Hillsborough County
- High School Heights
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for High School Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for High School Heights
- High School Heights is located in Hillsborough County
- Highland View
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Highland View have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Highland View
- Highland View is located in Hillsborough County
- Independence Square
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Independence Square have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Independence Square
- Independence Square is located in Hillsborough County
- Jessie Heights
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jessie Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jessie Heights
- Jessie Heights is located in Hillsborough County
- La Petite
(Less than 2 miles to the west) - Lewis Heights
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lewis Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lewis Heights
- Lewis Heights is located in Hillsborough County
- Little Cuba
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Little Cuba have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Little Cuba
- Little Cuba is located in Hillsborough County
- Lucy Dell
(Less than 2 miles to the north) - Lullaby Pines
(Less than 2 miles to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lullaby Pines have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lullaby Pines
- Lullaby Pines is located in Hillsborough County
- Marie
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest) - Marie Heights
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marie Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marie Heights
- Marie Heights is located in Hillsborough County
- Mossy Oaks
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mossy Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mossy Oaks
- Mossy Oaks is located in Hillsborough County
- Oak Tree
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest) - Panama
(Less than 2 miles to the west) - Peeler Heights
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Peeler Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Peeler Heights
- Peeler Heights is located in Hillsborough County
- Prince
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest) - Rainbow Heights
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rainbow Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rainbow Heights
- Rainbow Heights is located in Hillsborough County
- Salmon
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest) - Sandy Ridge
(Less than 2 miles to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sandy Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandy Ridge
- Sandy Ridge is located in Hillsborough County
- Shady Rest
(Less than 2 miles to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shady Rest have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shady Rest
- Shady Rest is located in Hillsborough County
- Silver Moon
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Silver Moon have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Silver Moon
- Silver Moon is located in Hillsborough County
- Sultana Glade
(Less than 2 miles to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sultana Glade have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sultana Glade
- Sultana Glade is located in Hillsborough County
- Sunnyside
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest) - Sunray Hills
(Less than 2 miles to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunray Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunray Hills
- Sunray Hills is located in Hillsborough County
- Thrashers
(Less than 2 miles to the west) - Tradewinds
(Less than 2 miles to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tradewinds have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tradewinds
- Tradewinds is located in Hillsborough County
- Unity Circle
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Unity Circle have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Unity Circle
- Unity Circle is located in Hillsborough County
- Watch Hill
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Watch Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Watch Hill
- Watch Hill is located in Hillsborough County
- Woodland Terrace
(Less than 2 miles to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodland Terrace have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodland Terrace
- Woodland Terrace is located in Hillsborough County
- Zephyr Grove
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Zephyr Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Zephyr Grove
- Zephyr Grove is located in Hillsborough County
- Zion Height
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Zion Height have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Zion Height
- Zion Height is located in Hillsborough County
- Friendship
How Far From Murray 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 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<5>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<6> 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).<7>
- 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).<8>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,183 miles [8,341.2 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Murray. 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> | 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- Murray) to Point B.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). |
| <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> | 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 Murray 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 310.808 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 305.206 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 309.871 degrees. |