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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 Roanoke, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Roanoke 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 Roanoke:
- 28.015200, -82.453900
- 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 Roanoke
- 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 Roanoke is near Pasco County and also Pinellas County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- Open the eBird sighting report for Pasco County
- Open the eBird sighting report for Pinellas 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 Roanoke
Communities Also Named Roanoke ...
We found twenty communities that are also named Roanoke.
Within Florida, the name Roanoke is unique.
Beyond Florida, we know of twenty communities that are located in the United States.
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Randolph County
- This Roanoke is located in Randolph County and lies 394 miles [634.1 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Roanoke that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Randolph County community of Roanoke.
- Georgia
- Ben Hill 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 Georgia community of Roanoke [Ben Hill County].
- Stewart 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 Georgia community of Roanoke [Stewart County].
- Illinois
- Woodford County
- This Roanoke is located in Woodford County and lies 961 miles [1,546.6 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Roanoke that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Woodford County community of Roanoke.
- Indiana
- Huntington County
- This Roanoke is located in Huntington County and lies 909 miles [1,462.9 km]<1> to the north of the Roanoke that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Huntington County community of Roanoke.
- Kansas
- Hamilton 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 Kansas community of Roanoke [Hamilton County].
- Meade 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 Roanoke [Meade County].
- Stanton County
- This community is historic<3> and although located in Stanton County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Stanton County community of Roanoke.
- Kentucky
- Larue County
- This Roanoke is located in Larue County and lies 693 miles [1,115.3 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Roanoke that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Larue County community of Roanoke.
- Louisiana
- Jefferson Davis Parish
- This Roanoke is located in Jefferson Davis Parish and lies 639 miles [1,028.4 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Roanoke that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson Davis Parish community of Roanoke.
- Missouri
- Howard County
- This Roanoke is located in Howard County and lies 975 miles [1,569.1 km]<1> to the northwest of the Roanoke that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Howard County community of Roanoke.
- Nebraska
- Douglas 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 Roanoke [Douglas County].
- New Mexico
- Chaves County
- This community is historic<3> and although located in Chaves County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chaves County community of Roanoke.
- New York
- Genesee County
- This Roanoke is located in Genesee County and lies 1,059 miles [1,704.3 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Roanoke that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Genesee County community of Roanoke.
- South Carolina
- Pickens 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 Carolina community of Roanoke [Pickens County].
- South Dakota
- Faulk 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 Roanoke [Faulk County].
- Texas
- Denton County
- This Roanoke is located in Denton County and lies 943 miles [1,517.6 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Roanoke that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Denton County community of Roanoke.
- Virginia
- Roanoke City
- This Roanoke is located in Roanoke City and lies 655 miles [1,054.1 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Roanoke that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Roanoke City community of Roanoke.
- Washington
- King County
- This Roanoke is located in King County and lies 2,517 miles [4,050.7 km]<1> to the northwest of the Roanoke that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the King County community of Roanoke.
- West Virginia
- Lewis County
- This Roanoke is located in Lewis County and lies 762 miles [1,226.3 km]<1> to the north of the Roanoke that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lewis County community of Roanoke.
Curious and Interesting Names Near Roanoke ...
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.
- Aurora
(Less than 2 miles to the south)
- Aurora is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Aurora
- Castle Gardens
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Castle Gardens is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Castle Gardens
- Catherine City
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
- Catherine City is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Catherine City
- Citrus Park
(Less than 2 miles to the south)
- Citrus Park is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Citrus Park
- Crest Place
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
- Crest Place is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crest Place
- Curlin Place
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
- Curlin Place is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Curlin Place
- Edwards
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
- Edwards is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edwards
- Eureka
(Less than 2 miles to the south)
- Eureka is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eureka
- Evelyn City
(Less than 2 miles to the east)
- Evelyn City is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Evelyn City
- Fannypryde
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
- Fannypryde is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fannypryde
- Fern Cliff
(Less than 2 miles to the east)
- Fern Cliff is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fern Cliff
- Gilberts
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
- Gilberts is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gilberts
- Continue List (49 more) ...
- Golden
(Less than 2 miles to the east)
- Golden is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Golden
- Golden Park
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
- Golden Park is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Golden Park
- Greentree
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
- Greentree is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greentree
- Harmony Heights
(Less than 2 miles to the east)
- Harmony Heights is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harmony Heights
- Harris Branch
(Less than 2 miles to the east)
- Harris Branch is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harris Branch
- Harvey Heights
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Harvey Heights is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harvey Heights
- Healthy Hill
(Less than 2 miles to the south)
- Healthy Hill is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Healthy Hill
- Hiawatha Highlands
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
- Hiawatha Highlands is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hiawatha Highlands
- Hill Top Heights
(Less than 2 miles to the east)
- Hill Top Heights is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hill Top Heights
- Independence Square
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
- Independence Square is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Independence Square
- Indian Village
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Indian Village is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Village
- Karen Heights
(Less than 2 miles to the west)
- Karen Heights is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Karen Heights
- Kathryn Park
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
- Kathryn Park is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kathryn Park
- Kelly Ridge
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
- Kelly Ridge is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kelly Ridge
- Lewis Heights
(Less than 2 miles to the south)
- Lewis Heights is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lewis Heights
- Linda Court
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
- Linda Court is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Linda Court
- Little Eleven
(Less than 2 miles to the west)
- Little Eleven is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Little Eleven
- Little Henry
(Less than 2 miles to the west)
- Little Henry is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Little Henry
- Log Cabin Hills
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Log Cabin Hills is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Log Cabin Hills
- Manor Heights
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
- Manor Heights is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Manor Heights
- Manor Hills
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
- Manor Hills is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Manor Hills
- Marco
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
- Marco is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marco
- Marie
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
- Marie is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marie
- Mattie
(Less than 2 miles to the south)
- Mattie is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mattie
- Mitchell Park
(Less than 2 miles to the west)
- Mitchell Park is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mitchell Park
- Mooreland
(Less than 2 miles to the south)
- Mooreland is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mooreland
- Mossy Oaks
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
- Mossy Oaks is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mossy Oaks
- Orange Heights
(Less than 2 miles to the south)
- Orange Heights is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Orange Heights
- Palm
(Less than 2 miles to the south)
- Palm is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Palm
- Peeler Heights
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
- Peeler Heights is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Peeler Heights
- Pine Level
(Less than 2 miles to the south)
- Pine Level is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pine Level
- Plumnelly
(Less than 2 miles to the west)
- Plumnelly is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Plumnelly
- Record Grove
(Less than 2 miles to the south)
- Record Grove is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Record Grove
- Riverbend
(Less than 2 miles to the east)
- Riverbend is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riverbend
- Rose
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
- Rose is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rose
- Shadowlawn
(Less than 2 miles to the south)
- Shadowlawn is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shadowlawn
- Shady Nook
(Less than 2 miles to the east)
- Shady Nook is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shady Nook
- Spring View
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
- Spring View is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spring View
- Sulphur Hill
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
- Sulphur Hill is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sulphur Hill
- Sulphur Springs
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Sulphur Springs is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sulphur Springs
- Susieanna
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
- Susieanna is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Susieanna
- Tripoli Place
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
- Tripoli Place is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tripoli Place
- Tuxedo Springs
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
- Tuxedo Springs is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tuxedo Springs
- Unity Circle
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
- Unity Circle is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Unity Circle
- Vine Park
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
- Vine Park is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vine Park
- Vista Bonita
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
- Vista Bonita is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vista Bonita
- Waco
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
- Waco is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Waco
- Willow Pines
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
- Willow Pines is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willow Pines
- Woodland Terrace
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
- Woodland Terrace is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodland Terrace
How Far From Roanoke 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 Roanoke to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Roanoke and extending to:
- Tampa, which is the Seat of Hillsborough County, lies just to the South.
- Tallahassee, which is the State Capital of Florida, lies 200 miles [321.9 km]<1> to the north northwest (NNW). If you could drive a straight line from Roanoke 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 813 miles [1,308.4 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<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 7,285 miles [11,724.1 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,184 miles [8,342.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>'
Footnotes ...
| <1> | Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Roanoke) 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 Bird Creek to see Pete ... Bird 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 Roanoke 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 Roanoke, 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 Roanoke 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 Roanoke. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 28.0152, Longitude: -82.4539 In this case, the coordinates for Roanoke have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <6> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 310.831 degrees. |
| <7> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 305.237 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 309.876 degrees. |
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