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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 Westchester, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Westchester 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 Westchester:
- 28.067800, -82.628400
- 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 Westchester
- 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 Westchester 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 Westchester
Communities Also Named Westchester ...
We found 26 communities that are also named Westchester.
There is one other community in Florida that is also named Westchester.
Beyond Florida, we know of 25 communities that are located in the United States and Canada. Of these 25 communities, 25 are located in the United States and one is in Canada.
- Communities Located In Florida ...
- Miami-Dade County
- This Westchester is located in Miami-Dade County and lies 213 miles [342.8 km]<1> to the southeast of the Westchester that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Miami-Dade County community of Westchester.
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- California
- Los Angeles County
- This Westchester is located in Los Angeles County and lies 2,144 miles [3,450.4 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Westchester that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Los Angeles County community of Westchester.
- Connecticut
- New London County
- This Westchester is located in New London County and lies 1,094 miles [1,760.6 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Westchester that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the New London County community of Westchester.
- Georgia
- Bulloch County
- This Westchester is located in Bulloch County and lies 308 miles [495.7 km]<1> to the north of the Westchester that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bulloch County community of Westchester.
- Clarke County
- This Westchester is located in Clarke County and lies 409 miles [658.2 km] to the north of the Westchester that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clarke County community of Westchester.
- Illinois
- Cook County
- This Westchester is located in Cook County and lies 996 miles [1,602.9 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Westchester that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cook County community of Westchester.
- Indiana
- Allen County
- This Westchester is located in Allen County and lies 905 miles [1,456.5 km]<1> to the north of the Westchester that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Allen County community of Westchester.
- Jay County
- This Westchester is located in Jay County and lies 867 miles [1,395.3 km] to the north of the Westchester that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jay County community of Westchester.
- Louisiana
- East Baton Rouge Parish
- This Westchester is located in East Baton Rouge Parish and lies 532 miles [856.2 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Westchester that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the East Baton Rouge Parish community of Westchester.
- Maryland
- Baltimore County
- This Westchester is located in Baltimore County and lies 843 miles [1,356.7 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Westchester that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Baltimore County community of Westchester.
- Frederick County
- This Westchester is located in Frederick County and lies 838 miles [1,348.6 km] to the north northeast of the Westchester that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Frederick County community of Westchester.
- Montgomery 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 Maryland community of Westchester [Montgomery County].
- Massachusetts
- Worcester County
- This Westchester is located in Worcester County and lies 1,154 miles [1,857.2 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Westchester that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Worcester County community of Westchester.
- New York
- Bronx County
- This Westchester is located in Bronx County and lies 1,012 miles [1,628.7 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Westchester that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bronx County community of Westchester.
- Westchester 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 New York community of Westchester [Westchester County].
- North Carolina
- Cumberland County
- This Westchester is located in Cumberland County and lies 526 miles [846.5 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Westchester that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cumberland County community of Westchester.
- Mecklenburg County
- This Westchester is located in Mecklenburg County and lies 506 miles [814.3 km] to the north of the Westchester that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mecklenburg County community of Westchester.
- Wake County
- This Westchester is located in Wake County and lies 583 miles [938.2 km] to the north northeast of the Westchester that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wake County community of Westchester.
- Nova Scotia
- This Westchester lies 1,592 miles [2,562.1 km]<1> to the northeast of the Westchester that is located in Hillsborough County.
- South Carolina
- Charleston County
- This Westchester is located in Charleston County and lies 357 miles [574.5 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Westchester that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Charleston County community of Westchester.
- Virginia
- Chesterfield County
- This Westchester is located in Chesterfield County and lies 716 miles [1,152.3 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Westchester that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chesterfield County community of Westchester.
- Fairfax 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 Virginia community of Westchester [Fairfax County].
- Petersburg City
- This Westchester is located in Petersburg City and lies 700 miles [1,126.5 km] to the north northeast of the Westchester that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Petersburg City community of Westchester.
- Prince William County
- This Westchester is located in Prince William County and lies 792 miles [1,274.6 km] to the north northeast of the Westchester that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Prince William County community of Westchester.
- West Virginia
- Marion County
- This Westchester is located in Marion County and lies 799 miles [1,285.9 km]<1> to the north of the Westchester that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Marion County community of Westchester.
- Wisconsin
- Waukesha 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 Wisconsin community of Westchester [Waukesha County].
Curious and Interesting Names Near Westchester ...
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.
- Casa Blanca
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
- Casa Blanca is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Casa Blanca
- Copperfield
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
- Copperfield is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Copperfield
- Cypress Tree
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
- Cypress Tree is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cypress Tree
- Eaglebrook
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
- Eaglebrook is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eaglebrook
- Edgewater Place
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
- Edgewater Place is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edgewater Place
- Fawn Lake
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
- Fawn Lake is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fawn Lake
- Fawn Ridge Village
(Less than 2 miles to the east)
- Fawn Ridge Village is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fawn Ridge Village
- Foxs Corner
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
- Foxs Corner is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Foxs Corner
- Garden Lake
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
- Garden Lake is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Garden Lake
- Hammock Woods
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
- Hammock Woods is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hammock Woods
- Harbor Palms
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
- Harbor Palms is located in Pinellas County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harbor Palms
- Hidden Lake
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
- Hidden Lake is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hidden Lake
- Continue List (27 more) ...
- Indian Lakes
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
- Indian Lakes is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Lakes
- Indian Oaks
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
- Indian Oaks is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Oaks
- Jane Terrace
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
- Jane Terrace is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jane Terrace
- Keystone Crossings
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
- Keystone Crossings is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Keystone Crossings
- Keystone Farms
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
- Keystone Farms is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Keystone Farms
- Keystone Groves
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
- Keystone Groves is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Keystone Groves
- Lake Julia
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
- Lake Julia is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Julia
- Lane Farms
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
- Lane Farms is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lane Farms
- Mandolin
(Less than 2 miles to the east)
- Mandolin is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mandolin
- Meadow Brook
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
- Meadow Brook is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadow Brook
- Native Woods
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
- Native Woods is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Native Woods
- Nine Eagles
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
- Nine Eagles is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nine Eagles
- Ocean Harbor
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
- Ocean Harbor is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ocean Harbor
- Palm Bay
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
- Palm Bay is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Palm Bay
- Pebblebrook
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
- Pebblebrook is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pebblebrook
- Post Shores
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
- Post Shores is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Post Shores
- Rainbow Terrace
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
- Rainbow Terrace is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rainbow Terrace
- Rose Harbor
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
- Rose Harbor is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rose Harbor
- Saltmarsh
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
- Saltmarsh is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saltmarsh
- Steeplechase
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
- Steeplechase is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Steeplechase
- Sugarwood Grove
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
- Sugarwood Grove is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sugarwood Grove
- Tarpon
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
- Tarpon is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tarpon
- Town Park
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
- Town Park is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Town Park
- Turtle Creek
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
- Turtle Creek is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Turtle Creek
- Villager Place
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
- Villager Place is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Villager Place
- Waterfront Cove
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
- Waterfront Cove is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Waterfront Cove
- Wood Lake
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
- Wood Lake is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wood Lake
How Far From Westchester 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 Westchester to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Westchester and extending to:
- Tampa, which is the Seat of Hillsborough County, lies 12 miles [19.3 km]<1> to the southeast. If you could walk a straight line from Westchester to Tampa, with an average speed<3> 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 191 miles [307.4 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 8 days and walking would take 11 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<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 7,291 miles [11,733.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,190 miles [8,352.5 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>'
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- Westchester) 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 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 Westchester 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> | 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 Westchester 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 Westchester. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 28.0678, Longitude: -82.6284 In this case, the coordinates for Westchester have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <5> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 310.928 degrees. |
| <6> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 305.356 degrees. |
| <7> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 309.921 degrees. |
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