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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 Allen, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Allen 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 Allen:
- 33.945670, -83.543775
- 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 Allen
- 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 Allen ...
We found 41 communities that share the name Allen.
There is one other community in Georgia which is also named Allen.
Beyond Georgia, we know of another 40 communities that are located throughout in the United States.
- Communities Located In Georgia ...
- Decatur 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 Georgia community of Allen [Decatur County].
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Clarke 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 Alabama community of Allen [Clarke County].
- Arizona
- Pima County
- This community is historic<2> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Arizona community of Allen [Pima County].
- California
- Amador County
- This Allen is located in Amador County and lies 2,047 miles [3,294.3 km]<3> to the west northwest of the Allen that is located in Oconee County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Amador County community of Allen.
- Colorado
- Eagle 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 Colorado community of Allen [Eagle County].
- Garfield County
- This Allen is located in Garfield County and lies 1,357 miles [2,183.9 km]<3> to the west northwest of the Allen that is located in Oconee County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Garfield County community of Allen.
- Gunnison 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 Colorado community of Allen [Gunnison County].
- Florida
- Clay 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 Allen [Clay County].
- Illinois
- Mason County
- This Allen is located in Mason County and lies 552 miles [888.4 km]<3> to the northwest of the Allen that is located in Oconee County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mason County community of Allen.
- Indiana
- Allen County
- This Allen is located in Allen County and lies 508 miles [817.5 km]<3> to the north of the Allen that is located in Oconee County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Allen County community of Allen.
- Iowa
- Harrison County
- This Allen is located in Harrison County and lies 859 miles [1,382.4 km]<3> to the northwest of the Allen that is located in Oconee County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harrison County community of Allen.
- Kansas
- Lyon County
- This Allen is located in Lyon County and lies 773 miles [1,244 km]<3> to the west northwest of the Allen that is located in Oconee County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lyon County community of Allen.
- Kentucky
- Floyd County
- This Allen is located in Floyd County and lies 257 miles [413.6 km]<3> to the north of the Allen that is located in Oconee County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Floyd County community of Allen.
- Louisiana
- Natchitoches Parish
- This Allen is located in Natchitoches Parish and lies 583 miles [938.2 km]<3> to the west of the Allen that is located in Oconee County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Natchitoches Parish community of Allen.
- Maryland
- Wicomico County
- This Allen is located in Wicomico County and lies 530 miles [853 km]<3> to the northeast of the Allen that is located in Oconee County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wicomico County community of Allen.
- Michigan
- Hillsdale County
- This Allen is located in Hillsdale County and lies 557 miles [896.4 km]<3> to the north of the Allen that is located in Oconee County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hillsdale County community of Allen.
- Minnesota
- Saint Louis County
- This Allen is located in Saint Louis County and lies 1,036 miles [1,667.3 km]<3> to the north northwest of the Allen that is located in Oconee County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Saint Louis County community of Allen.
- Mississippi
- Claiborne County
- This Allen is located in Claiborne County and lies 452 miles [727.4 km]<3> to the west southwest of the Allen that is located in Oconee County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Claiborne County community of Allen.
- Copiah County
- This Allen is located in Copiah County and lies 439 miles [706.5 km] to the west southwest of the Allen that is located in Oconee County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Copiah County community of Allen.
- Quitman County
- This Allen is located in Quitman County and lies 382 miles [614.8 km] to the west of the Allen that is located in Oconee County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Quitman County community of Allen.
- Warren County
- This Allen is located in Warren County and lies 447 miles [719.4 km] to the west southwest of the Allen that is located in Oconee County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Warren County community of Allen.
- Montana
- Cascade 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 Montana community of Allen [Cascade County].
- Garfield County
- This community is historic<2> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Montana community of Allen [Garfield County].
- Nebraska
- Dixon County
- This Allen is located in Dixon County and lies 927 miles [1,491.9 km]<3> to the northwest of the Allen that is located in Oconee County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dixon County community of Allen.
- New Mexico
- Quay County
- This community is historic<2> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the New Mexico community of Allen [Quay County].
- New York
- Allegany 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 New York community of Allen [Allegany County].
- North Carolina
- Mecklenburg County
- This Allen is located in Mecklenburg County and lies 188 miles [302.6 km]<3> to the east northeast of the Allen that is located in Oconee County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mecklenburg County community of Allen.
- Oklahoma
- Hughes County
- This Allen is located in Hughes County and lies 735 miles [1,182.9 km]<3> to the west of the Allen that is located in Oconee County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hughes County community of Allen.
- Pennsylvania
- Cumberland County
- This Allen is located in Cumberland County and lies 557 miles [896.4 km]<3> to the northeast of the Allen that is located in Oconee County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cumberland County community of Allen.
- McKean County
- This Allen is located in McKean County and lies 611 miles [983.3 km] to the north northeast of the Allen that is located in Oconee County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the McKean County community of Allen.
- Susquehanna 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 Allen [Susquehanna County].
- South Carolina
- Horry County
- This Allen is located in Horry County and lies 257 miles [413.6 km]<3> to the east of the Allen that is located in Oconee County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Horry County community of Allen.
- South Dakota
- Bennett County
- This Allen is located in Bennett County and lies 1,178 miles [1,895.8 km]<3> to the northwest of the Allen that is located in Oconee County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bennett County community of Allen.
- Tennessee
- Meigs County
- This Allen is located in Meigs County and lies 126 miles [202.8 km]<3> to the northwest of the Allen that is located in Oconee County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Meigs County community of Allen.
- Texas
- Collin County
- This Allen is located in Collin County and lies 757 miles [1,218.3 km]<3> to the west of the Allen that is located in Oconee County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Collin County community of Allen.
- Utah
- Salt Lake County
- This Allen is located in Salt Lake County and lies 1,613 miles [2,595.9 km]<3> to the west northwest of the Allen that is located in Oconee County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Salt Lake County community of Allen.
- Virginia
- Dickenson 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 Virginia community of Allen [Dickenson County].
- Washington
- Skagit County
- This Allen is located in Skagit County and lies 2,222 miles [3,576 km]<3> to the northwest of the Allen that is located in Oconee County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Skagit County community of Allen.
- West Virginia
- Lincoln County
- This community is historic<2> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the West Virginia community of Allen [Lincoln County].
- Morgan 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 Allen [Morgan County].
- Wisconsin
- Eau Claire County
- This Allen is located in Eau Claire County and lies 848 miles [1,364.7 km]<3> to the north northwest of the Allen that is located in Oconee County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Eau Claire County community of Allen.
Curious and Interesting Names Near Allen ...
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.
- Bogart
(Less than 2 miles to the east)
- Deerbrook
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Deerbrook have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Deerbrook
- Deerbrook is located in Oconee County
- Fieldstone
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fieldstone have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fieldstone
- Fieldstone is located in Oconee County
- Frogtown
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Frogtown have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Frogtown
- Frogtown is located in Oconee County
- Greene
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greene have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greene
- Greene is located in Oconee County
- Holly Hills
(5 miles [8 km] to the east)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holly Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holly Hills
- Holly Hills is located in Clarke County
- Jennings Mill
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jennings Mill have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jennings Mill
- Jennings Mill is located in Oconee County
- Kingswood
(5 miles [8 km] to the east)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kingswood have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kingswood
- Kingswood is located in Clarke County
- Oak Grove
(Less than 2 miles to the west)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oak Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Grove
- Oak Grove is located in Oconee County
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- Overlook Village
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Overlook Village have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Overlook Village
- Overlook Village is located in Oconee County
- Pine Ridge
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pine Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pine Ridge
- Pine Ridge is located in Oconee County
- Pleasant Hills
(Less than 2 miles to the south)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pleasant Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant Hills
- Pleasant Hills is located in Oconee County
- Ramble Hills
(5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ramble Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ramble Hills
- Ramble Hills is located in Clarke County
- Rebel Hill
(5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rebel Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rebel Hill
- Rebel Hill is located in Clarke County
- Rushwood
(5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rushwood have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rushwood
- Rushwood is located in Clarke County
How Far From Allen 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 Allen to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Allen and extending to:
- Watkinsville, which is the Seat of Oconee County, lies 9 miles [14.5 km]<3> to the southeast. If you could walk a straight line from Allen to Watkinsville, with an average speed<6> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take four to five hours to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take a little over three hours.
- Atlanta, which is the State Capital of Georgia, lies 50 miles [80.5 km] to the west southwest (WSW). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take less than an hour, a buggy would take most of two days and walking would take most of three days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 497 miles [799.8 km] to the northeast (NE). Driving would take most of a day, a buggy would take 20 days and walking would take 29 days.
- The shortest distance<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,394 miles [10,290.1 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,095 miles [11,418.3 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,974 miles [8,004.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<10>
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 Allen 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> | 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 Allen, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy. |
| <3> | Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Allen) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Allen. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 33.9457, Longitude: -83.5438 In this case, the coordinates for Allen have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <4> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <5> | 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. |
| <6> | 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. |
| <7> | 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 Allen to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 311.767 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 307.144 degrees. |
| <10> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 308.909 degrees. |
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