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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 Palermo, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Palermo 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 Palermo:
- 27.953500, -82.503200
- 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 Palermo
- 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 Palermo 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 Palermo
Communities Also Named Palermo ...
We found eleven communities that are also named Palermo.
There is one other community in Florida that is also named Palermo.
Beyond Florida, we know of ten communities that are located in the United States and Canada. Of these ten communities, ten are located in the United States and one is in Canada.
- Communities Located In Florida ...
- Saint Johns 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 Florida community of Palermo [Saint Johns County].
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- California
- Butte County
- This Palermo is located in Butte County and lies 2,357 miles [3,793.2 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Palermo that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Butte County community of Palermo.
- Illinois
- Edgar County
- This Palermo is located in Edgar County and lies 877 miles [1,411.4 km]<2> to the north northwest of the Palermo that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Edgar County community of Palermo.
- Kansas
- Doniphan County
- This Palermo is located in Doniphan County and lies 1,080 miles [1,738.1 km]<2> to the northwest of the Palermo that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Doniphan County community of Palermo.
- Maine
- Waldo County
- This Palermo is located in Waldo County and lies 1,344 miles [2,163 km]<2> to the north northeast of the Palermo that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Waldo County community of Palermo.
- New Jersey
- Cape May County
- This Palermo is located in Cape May County and lies 899 miles [1,446.8 km]<2> to the north northeast of the Palermo that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cape May County community of Palermo.
- New York
- Oswego County
- This Palermo is located in Oswego County and lies 1,119 miles [1,800.9 km]<2> to the north northeast of the Palermo that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Oswego County community of Palermo.
- North Dakota
- Mountrail County
- This Palermo is located in Mountrail County and lies 1,757 miles [2,827.6 km]<2> to the north northwest of the Palermo that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mountrail County community of Palermo.
- Ohio
- Carroll County
- This Palermo is located in Carroll County and lies 869 miles [1,398.5 km]<2> to the north of the Palermo that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Carroll County community of Palermo.
- Ontario
- This Palermo lies 1,079 miles [1,736.5 km]<2> to the north of the Palermo that is located in Hillsborough County.
- West Virginia
- Lincoln County
- This Palermo is located in Lincoln County and lies 705 miles [1,134.6 km]<2> to the north of the Palermo that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lincoln County community of Palermo.
Curious and Interesting Names Near Palermo ...
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.
- Beans
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
- Beans is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beans
- Bonnie Brae
(Less than 2 miles to the south)
- Bonnie Brae is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bonnie Brae
- Caruthers
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
- Caruthers is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Caruthers
- Cloverdale
(Less than 2 miles to the west)
- Cloverdale is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cloverdale
- Cornerstone Plaza
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
- Cornerstone Plaza is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cornerstone Plaza
- Courier City
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
- Courier City is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Courier City
- Dixie
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
- Dixie is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dixie
- Elenor Place
(Less than 2 miles to the south)
- Elenor Place is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elenor Place
- Fair Ground Farms
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Fair Ground Farms is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fair Ground Farms
- Fishers
(Less than 2 miles to the east)
- Fishers is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fishers
- Goldmine
(Less than 2 miles to the east)
- Goldmine is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Goldmine
- Golf View Park
(Less than 2 miles to the south)
- Golf View Park is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Golf View Park
- Continue List (35 more) ...
- Golf View Place
(Less than 2 miles to the south)
- Golf View Place is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Golf View Place
- Gray Gables
(Less than 2 miles to the south)
- Gray Gables is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gray Gables
- Havana
(Less than 2 miles to the east)
- Havana is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Havana
- Hick
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
- Hick is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hick
- Hidden Haven
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Hidden Haven is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hidden Haven
- Highway Park
(Less than 2 miles to the east)
- Highway Park is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Highway Park
- Horizon Place
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Horizon Place is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Horizon Place
- Ida Heights
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
- Ida Heights is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ida Heights
- Jean Place
(Less than 2 miles to the south)
- Jean Place is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jean Place
- Kelloggs
(Less than 2 miles to the south)
- Kelloggs is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kelloggs
- Lamb
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
- Lamb is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lamb
- Lincoln
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
- Lincoln is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lincoln
- Lincoln Gardens
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
- Lincoln Gardens is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lincoln Gardens
- Lincoln Square
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
- Lincoln Square is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lincoln Square
- Live Oak Place
(Less than 2 miles to the south)
- Live Oak Place is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Live Oak Place
- Louis Place
(Less than 2 miles to the south)
- Louis Place is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Louis Place
- Masons
(Less than 2 miles to the south)
- Masons is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Masons
- Michigan Heights
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Michigan Heights is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Michigan Heights
- Michigan Park
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
- Michigan Park is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Michigan Park
- Minneola
(Less than 2 miles to the south)
- Minneola is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Minneola
- Oriole
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
- Oriole is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oriole
- Palm Park
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
- Palm Park is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Palm Park
- Palm Way
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
- Palm Way is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Palm Way
- Paradise
(Less than 2 miles to the west)
- Paradise is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paradise
- Park City
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
- Park City is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Park City
- Picadilly
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
- Picadilly is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Picadilly
- Riverwoods
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
- Riverwoods is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riverwoods
- Rosedale
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
- Rosedale is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rosedale
- Seldomridge
(Less than 2 miles to the south)
- Seldomridge is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Seldomridge
- Stonehouse
(Less than 2 miles to the south)
- Stonehouse is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stonehouse
- Sunrise
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Sunrise is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunrise
- Terra Nova
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
- Terra Nova is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Terra Nova
- Triangle Heights
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
- Triangle Heights is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Triangle Heights
- Wood Grove
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
- Wood Grove is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wood Grove
- Woodlawn Park
(Less than 2 miles to the east)
- Woodlawn Park is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodlawn Park
How Far From Palermo 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 Palermo to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Palermo and extending to:
- Tampa, which is the Seat of Hillsborough County, lies just to the East Northeast.
- Tallahassee, which is the State Capital of Florida, lies 202 miles [325.1 km]<2> to the north northwest (NNW). If you could drive a straight line from Palermo to Tallahassee, with an average speed<3>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 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 6,621 miles [10,655.5 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<5>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,290 miles [11,732.1 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,189 miles [8,350.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>'
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 Palermo 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 from Point A (ie- Palermo) to Point B. In other words: 'As the crow flies'. |
| <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 Palermo 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 Palermo. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 27.9535, Longitude: -82.5032 In this case, the coordinates for Palermo have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <5> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 310.852 degrees. |
| <6> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 305.254 degrees. |
| <7> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 309.904 degrees. |
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