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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 Winston, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Winston 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 Winston:
- 28.031688, -82.014805
- 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 Winston
- 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 Polk County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- Open the eBird sighting report for Polk County
- Since Winston is near Hillsborough County and also Pasco County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- Open the eBird sighting report for Hillsborough 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 Winston
Communities Also Named Winston ...
We found sixteen communities that are also named Winston.
Within Florida, the name Winston is unique.
Beyond Florida, we know of sixteen communities that are located in the United States and Canada. Of these sixteen communities, fifteen are located in the United States and one is in Canada.
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Georgia
- Douglas County
- This Winston is located in Douglas County and lies 426 miles [685.6 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Winston that is located in Polk County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Douglas County community of Winston.
- Illinois
- Jo Daviess County
- This Winston is located in Jo Daviess County and lies 1,092 miles [1,757.4 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Winston that is located in Polk County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jo Daviess County community of Winston.
- Kansas
- Ellsworth 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 Winston [Ellsworth County].
- Kentucky
- Estill County
- This Winston is located in Estill County and lies 678 miles [1,091.1 km]<1> to the north of the Winston that is located in Polk County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Estill County community of Winston.
- Maryland
- Garrett 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 Winston [Garrett County].
- Mississippi
- Winston County
- This Winston is located in Winston County and lies 542 miles [872.3 km]<1> to the northwest of the Winston that is located in Polk County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Winston County community of Winston.
- Missouri
- Daviess County
- This Winston is located in Daviess County and lies 1,070 miles [1,722 km]<1> to the northwest of the Winston that is located in Polk County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Daviess County community of Winston.
- Platte County
- Although located in Platte County, we don't know the location within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Platte County community of Winston.
- Montana
- Broadwater County
- This Winston is located in Broadwater County and lies 2,047 miles [3,294.3 km]<1> to the northwest of the Winston that is located in Polk County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Broadwater County community of Winston.
- New Brunswick
- This Winston lies 1,600 miles [2,575 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Winston that is located in Polk County.
- New Mexico
- Sierra 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 New Mexico community of Winston [Sierra County].
- North Carolina
- Forsyth 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 North Carolina community of Winston [Forsyth County].
- Oregon
- Douglas County
- This Winston is located in Douglas County and lies 2,516 miles [4,049.1 km]<1> to the northwest of the Winston that is located in Polk County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Douglas County community of Winston.
- Virginia
- Culpeper County
- This Winston is located in Culpeper County and lies 752 miles [1,210.2 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Winston that is located in Polk County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Culpeper County community of Winston.
- Washington
- Lewis County
- This Winston is located in Lewis County and lies 2,526 miles [4,065.2 km]<1> to the northwest of the Winston that is located in Polk County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lewis County community of Winston.
- West Virginia
- Nicholas 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 West Virginia community of Winston [Nicholas County].
Curious and Interesting Names Near Winston ...
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.
- Alabama
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
- Alabama is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alabama
- Big Water
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
- Big Water is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Big Water
- Cherry Park
(5 miles [8 km] to the west)
- Cherry Park is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherry Park
- Colonial Village
(5 miles [8 km] to the west)
- Colonial Village is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Colonial Village
- Crystal Lake
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
- Crystal Lake is located in Polk County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crystal Lake
- Daily
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
- Daily is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Daily
- Deep Roots Farms
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
- Deep Roots Farms is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Deep Roots Farms
- Drew
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
- Drew is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Drew
- Four Seasons
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
- Four Seasons is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Four Seasons
- Gordon Oaks
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
- Gordon Oaks is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gordon Oaks
- Griffin
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
- Griffin is located in Polk County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Griffin
- Hill Crest
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
- Hill Crest is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hill Crest
- Continue List (24 more) ...
- Hobby
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
- Hobby is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hobby
- Jones Ridge
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
- Jones Ridge is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jones Ridge
- Kathleen
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
- Kings Village
(5 miles [8 km] to the west)
- Kings Village is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kings Village
- Lee Villa
(5 miles [8 km] to the west)
- Lee Villa is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lee Villa
- Lincoln Park
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
- Lincoln Park is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lincoln Park
- Marshall Heights
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
- Marshall Heights is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marshall Heights
- Mayday Oaks
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
- Mayday Oaks is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mayday Oaks
- Medulla
(5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
- Medulla is located in Polk County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Medulla
- Mimosa Park
(5 miles [8 km] to the west)
- Mimosa Park is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mimosa Park
- Mystic Oaks
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
- Mystic Oaks is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mystic Oaks
- Orange Crest
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
- Orange Crest is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Orange Crest
- Pams Place
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
- Pams Place is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pams Place
- Peacock Grove
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
- Peacock Grove is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Peacock Grove
- Plant City
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
- Roseland Park
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
- Roseland Park is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roseland Park
- Samantha Park
(5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
- Samantha Park is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Samantha Park
- School Park
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
- School Park is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for School Park
- Sparkman Oaks
(5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
- Sparkman Oaks is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sparkman Oaks
- Sweats
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
- Sweats is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sweats
- Tangerine Trails
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
- Tangerine Trails is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tangerine Trails
- Terry Park
(5 miles [8 km] to the west)
- Terry Park is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Terry Park
- Wild Rose
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
- Wild Rose is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wild Rose
- Windmill Pointe
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
- Windmill Pointe is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Windmill Pointe
How Far From Winston 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 Winston to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Winston and extending to:
- Bartow, which is the Seat of Polk County, lies 14 miles [22.5 km]<1> to the southeast. If you could walk a straight line from Winston to Bartow, with an average speed<5> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take most of a day to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take four to five hours.
- Tallahassee, which is the State Capital of Florida, lies 215 miles [346 km] to the northwest (NW). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take nearly four hours, a buggy would take 9 days and walking would take 13 days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 802 miles [1,290.7 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 6,595 miles [10,613.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,262 miles [11,687.1 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,162 miles [8,307.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>'
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 from Point A (ie- Winston) 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 Winston 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 Winston, 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 Winston 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 Winston. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 28.0317, Longitude: -82.0148 In this case, the coordinates for Winston have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <7> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 310.601 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 304.974 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 309.733 degrees. |
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