Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Roberts, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Roberts and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Roberts
- 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 Roberts:
- 28.037000, -82.168600
- 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 Roberts
- 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 Roberts is near Polk County and also Pasco County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Polk 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 Roberts ...
We found 39 communities that share the name Roberts.
There is one other community in Florida which is also named Roberts.
Beyond Florida, we know of another 38 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 38 communities, 38 are located in the United States and one is in Canada.
- Communities Located In Florida ...
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Arkansas
- Arkansas 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 Arkansas community of Roberts [Arkansas County].
- Miller County
- This community is historic and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Arkansas community of Roberts [Miller County].
- California
- Colorado
- Georgia
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Barton 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 Kansas community of Roberts [Barton County].
- Russell 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 Roberts [Russell County].
- Maine
- Maryland
- Allegany County
- This Roberts is located in Allegany County and lies 823 miles [1,324.5 km]<2> to the north northeast of the Roberts that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Allegany County community of Roberts.
- Queen Anne's County
- This Roberts is located in Queen Anne's County and lies 844 miles [1,358.3 km] to the north northeast of the Roberts that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Queen Anne's County community of Roberts.
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Montana
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- Ohio
- Jefferson 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 Ohio community of Roberts [Jefferson County].
- Madison 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 Ohio community of Roberts [Madison County].
- Muskingum County
- This community is historic and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Ohio community of Roberts [Muskingum County].
- Ontario
- This Roberts lies 1,332 miles [2,143.6 km]<2> to the north of the Roberts that is located in Hillsborough County.
- Oregon
- Crook County
- This Roberts is located in Crook County and lies 2,389 miles [3,844.7 km]<2> to the northwest of the Roberts that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Crook County community of Roberts.
- Linn County
- This Roberts is located in Linn County and lies 2,482 miles [3,994.4 km] to the northwest of the Roberts that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Linn County community of Roberts.
- Marion County
- This Roberts is located in Marion County and lies 2,518 miles [4,052.3 km] to the northwest of the Roberts that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Marion County community of Roberts.
- Pennsylvania
- Chester 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 Pennsylvania community of Roberts [Chester County].
- Somerset County
- This Roberts is located in Somerset County and lies 843 miles [1,356.7 km]<2> to the north of the Roberts that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Somerset County community of Roberts.
- South Carolina
- Tennessee
- Madison County
- This Roberts is located in Madison County and lies 661 miles [1,063.8 km]<2> to the northwest of the Roberts that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Madison County community of Roberts.
- Putnam County
- This Roberts is located in Putnam County and lies 594 miles [956 km] to the north northwest of the Roberts that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Putnam County community of Roberts.
- Texas
- West Virginia
- Barbour 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 West Virginia community of Roberts [Barbour County].
- Doddridge County
- This Roberts is located in Doddridge County and lies 787 miles [1,266.6 km]<2> to the north of the Roberts that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Doddridge County community of Roberts.
- Wisconsin
Curious and Interesting Names Near Roberts ...
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.
- Ancient Oak
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ancient Oak have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ancient Oak
- Ancient Oak is located in Hillsborough County
- Carolyn Gardens
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Carolyn Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carolyn Gardens
- Carolyn Gardens is located in Hillsborough County
- Cedar Run
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Run
- Cedar Run is located in Hillsborough County
- Cherry Hill
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cherry Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherry Hill
- Cherry Hill is located in Hillsborough County
- Destinys Way
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Destinys Way have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Destinys Way
- Destinys Way is located in Hillsborough County
- Forest Oak
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest Oak have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Oak
- Forest Oak is located in Hillsborough County
- Gator Trail
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gator Trail have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gator Trail
- Gator Trail is located in Hillsborough County
- Green Valley
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Valley
- Green Valley is located in Hillsborough County
- Hartline
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast) - Hawk Woods
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hawk Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hawk Woods
- Hawk Woods is located in Hillsborough County
- Horn Acres
(Less than 2 miles to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Horn Acres have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Horn Acres
- Horn Acres is located in Hillsborough County
- Lanes Corner
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lanes Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lanes Corner
- Lanes Corner is located in Hillsborough County
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- Leaning Pine
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Leaning Pine have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leaning Pine
- Leaning Pine is located in Hillsborough County
- Long Fritzke
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Long Fritzke have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Long Fritzke
- Long Fritzke is located in Hillsborough County
- Magnolia Park
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Magnolia Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Magnolia Park
- Magnolia Park is located in Hillsborough County
- Marcia Oaks
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marcia Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marcia Oaks
- Marcia Oaks is located in Hillsborough County
- Mark Hall Acres
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mark Hall Acres have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mark Hall Acres
- Mark Hall Acres is located in Hillsborough County
- Meadow Oaks
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadow Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadow Oaks
- Meadow Oaks is located in Hillsborough County
- Orange Court
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Orange Court have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Orange Court
- Orange Court is located in Hillsborough County
- Resting Place
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Resting Place have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Resting Place
- Resting Place is located in Hillsborough County
- Roach
(Less than 2 miles to the east) - Rose Valley
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rose Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rose Valley
- Rose Valley is located in Hillsborough County
- Rustic Oaks
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rustic Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rustic Oaks
- Rustic Oaks is located in Hillsborough County
- Rustic Oaks Plantation
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rustic Oaks Plantation have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rustic Oaks Plantation
- Rustic Oaks Plantation is located in Hillsborough County
- School Park
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for School Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for School Park
- School Park is located in Hillsborough County
- Shaded Stand
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shaded Stand have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shaded Stand
- Shaded Stand is located in Hillsborough County
- Shepherd
(Less than 2 miles to the west) - Strawberry Square
(Less than 2 miles to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Strawberry Square have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Strawberry Square
- Strawberry Square is located in Hillsborough County
- Strawberry Village
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Strawberry Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Strawberry Village
- Strawberry Village is located in Hillsborough County
- Sugar Creek
(Less than 2 miles to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sugar Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sugar Creek
- Sugar Creek is located in Hillsborough County
- Sunset Heights
(Less than 2 miles to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunset Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunset Heights
- Sunset Heights is located in Hillsborough County
- Sweats
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east) - Village Place
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Village Place have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Village Place
- Village Place is located in Hillsborough County
- Leaning Pine
How Far From Roberts 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 Roberts to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Roberts and extending to:
- Tampa, which is the Seat of Hillsborough County, lies 18 miles [29 km]<2> to the west southwest. If you could walk a straight line from Roberts 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 208 miles [334.7 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 6,602 miles [10,624.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,270 miles [11,699.9 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>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Roberts. 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> | 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 Roberts 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 'straight-line' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Roberts) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Roberts. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 28.0370, Longitude: -82.1686 In this case, the coordinates for Roberts have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <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 Roberts, 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 Roberts 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 310.682 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 305.068 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 309.781 degrees. |