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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 Whispering Oaks, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Whispering Oaks and the surrounding area.

  • Weather ...
  • 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 Whispering Oaks:
    • 28.033300, -82.519500
    • 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 Whispering Oaks
  • 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 Whispering Oaks ...

We found nine communities that share the name Whispering Oaks.

Within Florida, the name Whispering Oaks is unique.

Beyond Florida, we know of another nine communities that are located throughout in the United States.

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • Jefferson County
      • This Whispering Oaks is located in Jefferson County and lies 447 miles [719.4 km]<1> to the northwest of the Whispering Oaks that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of Whispering Oaks.
    • Illinois
      • Lake 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 Illinois community of Whispering Oaks [Lake County].
    • Louisiana
      • East Baton Rouge Parish
      • This Whispering Oaks is located in East Baton Rouge Parish and lies 545 miles [877.1 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Whispering Oaks that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the East Baton Rouge Parish community of Whispering Oaks.
    • North Carolina
      • Mecklenburg County
      • This Whispering Oaks is located in Mecklenburg County and lies 511 miles [822.4 km]<1> to the north of the Whispering Oaks that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mecklenburg County community of Whispering Oaks.
    • Ohio
      • Stark County
      • This Whispering Oaks is located in Stark County and lies 881 miles [1,417.8 km]<1> to the north of the Whispering Oaks that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Stark County community of Whispering Oaks.
    • Texas
      • Bexar 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 Texas community of Whispering Oaks [Bexar County].
      • Harris 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 Texas community of Whispering Oaks [Harris County].
      • Rains 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 Texas community of Whispering Oaks [Rains County].
    • Utah
      • Weber County
      • This Whispering Oaks is located in Weber County and lies 1,888 miles [3,038.4 km]<1> to the northwest of the Whispering Oaks that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Weber County community of Whispering Oaks.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Whispering Oaks ...

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.

  • Cedarwood Village
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedarwood Village have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedarwood Village
    • Cedarwood Village is located in Hillsborough County
  • Country Run
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Country Run have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Country Run
    • Country Run is located in Hillsborough County
  • Cypress Glen
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cypress Glen have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cypress Glen
    • Cypress Glen is located in Hillsborough County
  • Cypress Hollow
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cypress Hollow have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cypress Hollow
    • Cypress Hollow is located in Hillsborough County
  • Cypress Willows
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cypress Willows have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cypress Willows
    • Cypress Willows is located in Hillsborough County
  • Eagle Creek
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eagle Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eagle Creek
    • Eagle Creek is located in Hillsborough County
  • Edna Court
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Edna Court have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edna Court
    • Edna Court is located in Hillsborough County
  • Egypt Lake
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Egypt Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Egypt Lake
    • Egypt Lake is located in Hillsborough County
  • Fairway Village
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairway Village
    • Fairway Village is located in Hillsborough County
  • Galleria
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Galleria have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Galleria
    • Galleria is located in Hillsborough County
  • Grove Point Village
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grove Point Village have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grove Point Village
    • Grove Point Village is located in Hillsborough County
  • Hibiscus Gardens
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hibiscus Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hibiscus Gardens
    • Hibiscus Gardens is located in Hillsborough County
  • Continue List   (15 more) ...
    • Hidden Oaks
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hidden Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hidden Oaks
      • Hidden Oaks is located in Hillsborough County
    • Hunters Run
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hunters Run have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunters Run
      • Hunters Run is located in Hillsborough County
    • Jasmine Pond
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jasmine Pond have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jasmine Pond
      • Jasmine Pond is located in Hillsborough County
    • Kirby Creek
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kirby Creek
      • Kirby Creek is located in Hillsborough County
    • Lake View Heights
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake View Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake View Heights
      • Lake View Heights is located in Hillsborough County
    • Lake View Park
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake View Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake View Park
      • Lake View Park is located in Hillsborough County
    • Lynn Lake
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lynn Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lynn Lake
      • Lynn Lake is located in Hillsborough County
    • Meadowglen
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadowglen have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadowglen
      • Meadowglen is located in Hillsborough County
    • Oak Trace
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oak Trace have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Trace
      • Oak Trace is located in Hillsborough County
    • Oak Trail
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oak Trail have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Trail
      • Oak Trail is located in Hillsborough County
    • Pine Terrace
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pine Terrace have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pine Terrace
      • Pine Terrace is located in Hillsborough County
    • Quail Ridge
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Quail Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quail Ridge
      • Quail Ridge is located in Hillsborough County
    • Shadberry Village
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shadberry Village have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shadberry Village
      • Shadberry Village is located in Hillsborough County
    • Springwood Village
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Springwood Village have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Springwood Village
      • Springwood Village is located in Hillsborough County
    • Sunray Gardens
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunray Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunray Gardens
      • Sunray Gardens is located in Hillsborough County

How Far From Whispering Oaks 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 Whispering Oaks to various places of note, such as the White House.

With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Whispering Oaks and extending to:

  • Tampa, which is the Seat of Hillsborough County, lies just to the Southeast.
  • Tallahassee, which is the State Capital of Florida, lies 197 miles [317 km]<1> to the north northwest (NNW). If you could drive a straight line from Whispering Oaks 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 6,618 miles [10,650.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,287 miles [11,727.3 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,186 miles [8,346.1 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Whispering Oaks. 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: https://www.myflorida.com/

Footnotes ...

<1>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Whispering Oaks) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Whispering Oaks. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 28.0333, Longitude: -82.5195       In this case, the coordinates for Whispering Oaks have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<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 Whispering Oaks 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>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.
<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 Whispering Oaks to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East.
<6>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 310.867 degrees.
<7>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 305.282 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 309.893 degrees.




 

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