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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 Roach, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Roach 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 Roach:
- 28.032500, -82.155200
- 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 Roach
- 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 Roach is near Polk County and also Pasco 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 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 Roach
Communities Also Named Roach ...
We found ten communities that are also named Roach.
There is one other community in Florida that is also named Roach.
Beyond Florida, we know of nine communities that are located in the United States and Canada. Of these nine communities, nine are located in the United States and one is in Canada.
- Communities Located In Florida ...
- Taylor County
- This Roach is located in Taylor County and lies 171 miles [275.2 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Roach that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Taylor County community of Roach.
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Missouri
- Camden County
- This Roach is located in Camden County and lies 923 miles [1,485.4 km]<1> to the northwest of the Roach that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Camden County community of Roach.
- Nebraska
- Furnas 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 Nebraska community of Roach [Furnas County].
- Scotts Bluff County
- This Roach is located in Scotts Bluff County and lies 1,557 miles [2,505.7 km]<1> to the northwest of the Roach that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Scotts Bluff County community of Roach.
- Nevada
- Clark County
- This Roach is located in Clark County and lies 2,006 miles [3,228.3 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Roach that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clark County community of Roach.
- New Brunswick
- This Roach lies 1,474 miles [2,372.2 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Roach that is located in Hillsborough County.
- Ohio
- Logan County
- This community is historic<3> and although located in Logan County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Logan County community of Roach.
- Pennsylvania
- Warren 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 Roach [Warren County].
- Texas
- Cass County
- This Roach is located in Cass County and lies 799 miles [1,285.9 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Roach that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cass County community of Roach.
- West Virginia
- Cabell 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 West Virginia community of Roach [Cabell County].
Curious and Interesting Names Near Roach ...
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.
- Alabama
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
- Alabama is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alabama
- Carolyn Gardens
(Less than 2 miles to the east)
- Carolyn Gardens is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carolyn Gardens
- Cedar Run
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
- Cedar Run is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Run
- Cherry Hill
(Less than 2 miles to the east)
- Cherry Hill is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherry Hill
- Cherry Park
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
- Cherry Park is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherry Park
- Citrus Landing
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
- Citrus Landing is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Citrus Landing
- Daily
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
- Daily is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Daily
- Drew
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
- Drew is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Drew
- Empire
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
- Empire is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Empire
- Forest Oak
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
- Forest Oak is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Oak
- Four Seasons
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
- Four Seasons is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Four Seasons
- Gator Trail
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
- Gator Trail is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gator Trail
- Continue List (31 more) ...
- Gordon Oaks
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
- Gordon Oaks is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gordon Oaks
- Green Valley
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
- Green Valley is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Valley
- Greenleaf
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
- Greenleaf is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenleaf
- Ham Oaks
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
- Ham Oaks is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ham Oaks
- Hartline
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
- Hartline is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hartline
- Hawk Woods
(Less than 2 miles to the west)
- Hawk Woods is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hawk Woods
- Hill Crest
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
- Hill Crest is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hill Crest
- Homeland Park
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
- Homeland Park is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Homeland Park
- Horn Acres
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Horn Acres is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Horn Acres
- Leaning Pine
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
- Leaning Pine is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leaning Pine
- Lee Villa
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
- Lee Villa is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lee Villa
- Lincoln Park
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
- Lincoln Park is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lincoln Park
- Magnolia Park
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
- Magnolia Park is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Magnolia Park
- Mark Hall Acres
(Less than 2 miles to the west)
- Mark Hall Acres is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mark Hall Acres
- Mimosa Park
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
- Mimosa Park is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mimosa Park
- Mystic Oaks
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
- Mystic Oaks is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mystic Oaks
- Orange Court
(Less than 2 miles to the east)
- Orange Court is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Orange Court
- Piney Oaks
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
- Piney Oaks is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Piney Oaks
- Plant City
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
- Rose Valley
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
- Rose Valley is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rose Valley
- Rustic Oaks
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
- Rustic Oaks is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rustic Oaks
- Rustic Oaks Plantation
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
- Rustic Oaks Plantation is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rustic Oaks Plantation
- School Park
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
- School Park is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for School Park
- Shaded Stand
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
- Shaded Stand is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shaded Stand
- Shepherd
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
- Shepherd is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shepherd
- Strawberry Square
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
- Strawberry Square is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Strawberry Square
- Strawberry Village
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
- Strawberry Village is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Strawberry Village
- Sugar Creek
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
- Sugar Creek is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sugar Creek
- Sunset Heights
(Less than 2 miles to the south)
- Sunset Heights is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunset Heights
- Sweats
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
- Sweats is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sweats
- Village Place
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
- Village Place is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Village Place
How Far From Roach 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 Roach to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Roach and extending to:
- Tampa, which is the Seat of Hillsborough County, lies 18 miles [29 km]<1> to the west southwest. If you could walk a straight line from Roach 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 five to six hours.
- Tallahassee, which is the State Capital of Florida, lies 209 miles [336.4 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 805 miles [1,295.5 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 6,601 miles [10,623.3 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,269 miles [11,698.3 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,169 miles [8,318.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>'
Footnotes ...
| <1> | Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Roach) 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 Roach 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 Roach, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy. |
| <4> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <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 Roach 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 Roach. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 28.0325, Longitude: -82.1552 In this case, the coordinates for Roach have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <7> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 310.675 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 305.059 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 309.777 degrees. |
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