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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 Rock, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Rock 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 Rock:
- 27.832500, -82.342900
- 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 Rock
- 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 Rock is near Manatee County and also Pinellas County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- Open the eBird sighting report for Manatee 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 Rock
Communities Also Named Rock ...
We found 21 communities that are also named Rock.
There is one other community in Florida that is also named Rock.
Beyond Florida, we know of twenty communities that are located in the United States.
- Communities Located In Florida ...
- Hernando 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 Rock [Hernando County].
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Arkansas
- Madison County
- This Rock is located in Madison County and lies 890 miles [1,432.3 km]<2> to the northwest of the Rock that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Madison County community of Rock.
- Georgia
- Upson County
- This Rock is located in Upson County and lies 371 miles [597.1 km]<2> to the north northwest of the Rock that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Upson County community of Rock.
- Illinois
- Pope County
- This Rock is located in Pope County and lies 755 miles [1,215.1 km]<2> to the north northwest of the Rock that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pope County community of Rock.
- Iowa
- Cerro Gordo 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 Iowa community of Rock [Cerro Gordo County].
- Kansas
- Cowley County
- This Rock is located in Cowley County and lies 1,078 miles [1,734.9 km]<2> to the northwest of the Rock that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cowley County community of Rock.
- Republic 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 Rock [Republic County].
- Kentucky
- Graves 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 Kentucky community of Rock [Graves County].
- Louisiana
- Grant Parish
- This Rock is located in Grant Parish and lies 672 miles [1,081.5 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Rock that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Grant Parish community of Rock.
- Rapides Parish
- This Rock is located in Rapides Parish and lies 671 miles [1,079.9 km] to the west northwest of the Rock that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rapides Parish community of Rock.
- Sabine Parish
- 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 Louisiana community of Rock [Sabine Parish].
- Maryland
- Cecil County
- This Rock is located in Cecil County and lies 888 miles [1,429.1 km]<2> to the north northeast of the Rock that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cecil County community of Rock.
- Massachusetts
- Plymouth County
- This Rock is located in Plymouth County and lies 1,163 miles [1,871.7 km]<2> to the north northeast of the Rock that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Plymouth County community of Rock.
- Michigan
- Delta County
- This Rock is located in Delta County and lies 1,286 miles [2,069.6 km]<2> to the north of the Rock that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Delta County community of Rock.
- Minnesota
- Redwood 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 Minnesota community of Rock [Redwood County].
- Mississippi
- Alcorn 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 Mississippi community of Rock [Alcorn County].
- Missouri
- Vernon County
- This Rock is located in Vernon County and lies 995 miles [1,601.3 km]<2> to the northwest of the Rock that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Vernon County community of Rock.
- Ohio
- Tuscarawas County
- This Rock is located in Tuscarawas County and lies 863 miles [1,388.9 km]<2> to the north of the Rock that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tuscarawas County community of Rock.
- Pennsylvania
- Schuylkill 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 Rock [Schuylkill County].
- South Carolina
- Pickens 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 South Carolina community of Rock [Pickens County].
- West Virginia
- Mercer County
- This Rock is located in Mercer County and lies 661 miles [1,063.8 km]<2> to the north of the Rock that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mercer County community of Rock.
Curious and Interesting Names Near Rock ...
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.
- Alpine
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
- Alpine is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alpine
- Chancey Farms
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
- Chancey Farms is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chancey Farms
- Covewood
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
- Covewood is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Covewood
- Creek View
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
- Creek View is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Creek View
- Eagle Watch
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
- Eagle Watch is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eagle Watch
- Garden City
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
- Garden City is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Garden City
- Jojo
(Less than 2 miles to the south)
- Jojo is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jojo
- Kings Lake
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
- Kings Lake is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kings Lake
- Lake Fantasia
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
- Lake Fantasia is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Fantasia
- Leonard Woods
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
- Leonard Woods is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leonard Woods
- Lynnhaven
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
- Lynnhaven is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lynnhaven
- Magnolia Trails
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
- Magnolia Trails is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Magnolia Trails
- Continue List (13 more) ...
- Mays Greenglades
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
- Mays Greenglades is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mays Greenglades
- Minor
(Less than 2 miles to the west)
- Minor is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Minor
- Panther Trace
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
- Panther Trace is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Panther Trace
- Peru ‑ Historic
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
- Peru is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Peru
- Pine Trace
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
- Pine Trace is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pine Trace
- River Walk
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
- River Walk is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for River Walk
- Riverview
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
- Shadow Run
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
- Shadow Run is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shadow Run
- Starlite
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
- Starlite is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Starlite
- Still Waters Landing
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
- Still Waters Landing is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Still Waters Landing
- Summer Springs
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
- Summer Springs is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Summer Springs
- Summerview Oaks
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
- Summerview Oaks is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Summerview Oaks
- Sunbeam Park
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
- Sunbeam Park is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunbeam Park
How Far From Rock to ...
We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers & Almanacs that were published in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the Gazetteers include the distance from a community such as Rock to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Rock and extending to:
- Tampa, which is the Seat of Hillsborough County, lies 11 miles [17.7 km]<2> to the northwest. If you could walk a straight line from Rock to Tampa, with an average speed<5> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take five to six hours to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take nearly four hours.
- Tallahassee, which is the State Capital of Florida, lies 214 miles [344.4 km] to the north northwest (NNW). 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 13 days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 822 miles [1,322.9 km] to the north northeast (NNE). Driving would take just about two full days, a buggy would take 33 days and walking would take 47 days.
- The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,619 miles [10,652.2 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,286 miles [11,725.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,187 miles [8,347.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>'
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 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 Rock 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- Rock) to Point B. In other words: 'As the crow flies'. |
| <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 Rock, 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 Rock 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 Rock. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 27.8325, Longitude: -82.3429 In this case, the coordinates for Rock have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <7> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 310.758 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 305.128 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 309.878 degrees. |
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