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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 Bath, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Bath 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 Bath:
    • 33.338752, -82.176510
    • 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 Bath
  • 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 Bath ...

We found 26 communities that share the name Bath.

Within Georgia, the name Bath is unique.

Beyond Georgia, we know of another 26 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 26 communities, 24 are located in the United States and two are in Canada.

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • California
      • Placer County
      • This community is historic<1> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the California community of Bath [Placer County].
    • Colorado
      • Park County
      • This community is historic<1> and although located in Park County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Park County community of Bath.
    • Illinois
      • Mason County
      • This Bath is located in Mason County and lies 645 miles [1,038 km]<2> to the northwest of the Bath that is located in Richmond County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mason County community of Bath.
    • Indiana
      • Franklin County
      • This Bath is located in Franklin County and lies 451 miles [725.8 km]<2> to the north northwest of the Bath that is located in Richmond County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Franklin County community of Bath.
    • Kansas
      • Greenwood County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Kansas community of Bath [Greenwood County].
      • Norton County
      • This community is historic<1> and although located in Norton County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Norton County community of Bath.
      • Reno 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 Kansas community of Bath [Reno County].
      • Woodson 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 Kansas community of Bath [Woodson County].
    • Kentucky
      • Knott County
      • This Bath is located in Knott County and lies 272 miles [437.7 km]<2> to the north of the Bath that is located in Richmond County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Knott County community of Bath.
    • Maine
      • Sagadahoc County
      • This Bath is located in Sagadahoc County and lies 986 miles [1,586.8 km]<2> to the northeast of the Bath that is located in Richmond County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sagadahoc County community of Bath.
    • Michigan
      • Clinton County
      • This Bath is located in Clinton County and lies 666 miles [1,071.8 km]<2> to the north of the Bath that is located in Richmond County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clinton County community of Bath.
    • Minnesota
      • Freeborn County
      • This Bath is located in Freeborn County and lies 941 miles [1,514.4 km]<2> to the northwest of the Bath that is located in Richmond County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Freeborn County community of Bath.
    • Missouri
      • Laclede County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Missouri community of Bath [Laclede County].
    • New Brunswick
      • This Bath lies 1,189 miles [1,913.5 km]<2> to the northeast of the Bath that is located in Richmond County.
    • New Hampshire
      • Grafton County
      • This Bath is located in Grafton County and lies 926 miles [1,490.3 km]<2> to the north northeast of the Bath that is located in Richmond County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Grafton County community of Bath.
    • New York
      • Rensselaer County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the New York community of Bath [Rensselaer County].
      • Steuben County
      • This Bath is located in Steuben County and lies 675 miles [1,086.3 km]<2> to the north northeast of the Bath that is located in Richmond County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Steuben County community of Bath.
    • North Carolina
      • Beaufort County
      • This Bath is located in Beaufort County and lies 339 miles [545.6 km]<2> to the east northeast of the Bath that is located in Richmond County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Beaufort County community of Bath.
    • Ohio
      • Allen County
      • This community is historic<1> and although located in Allen County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Allen County community of Bath.
      • Summit County
      • This Bath is located in Summit County and lies 542 miles [872.3 km]<2> to the north of the Bath that is located in Richmond County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Summit County community of Bath.
    • Ontario
      • This Bath lies 802 miles [1,290.7 km]<2> to the north northeast of the Bath that is located in Richmond County.
    • Pennsylvania
      • Northampton County
      • This Bath is located in Northampton County and lies 632 miles [1,017.1 km]<2> to the north northeast of the Bath that is located in Richmond County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Northampton County community of Bath.
    • South Carolina
      • Aiken County
      • This Bath is located in Aiken County and lies 21 miles [33.8 km]<2> to the east northeast of the Bath that is located in Richmond County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Aiken County community of Bath.
    • South Dakota
      • Brown County
      • This Bath is located in Brown County and lies 1,197 miles [1,926.4 km]<2> to the northwest of the Bath that is located in Richmond County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Brown County community of Bath.
    • Texas
      • Walker County
      • This Bath is located in Walker County and lies 809 miles [1,302 km]<2> to the west of the Bath that is located in Richmond County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Walker County community of Bath.
    • West Virginia
      • Morgan County
      • This Bath is located in Morgan County and lies 486 miles [782.1 km]<2> to the north northeast of the Bath that is located in Richmond County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Morgan County community of Bath.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Bath ...

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.

  • Christa
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Christa have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Christa
    • Christa is located in Richmond County
  • Edie ‑ Historic
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Edie have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edie
    • Edie is located in Richmond County
  • Gordon Terrace
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gordon Terrace have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gordon Terrace
    • Gordon Terrace is located in Richmond County
  • Grovetown
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
  • Hidden Hills
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hidden Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hidden Hills
    • Hidden Hills is located in Richmond County
  • Meadowbrook
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadowbrook have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadowbrook
    • Meadowbrook is located in Richmond County
  • Meadowlark
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadowlark have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadowlark
    • Meadowlark is located in Richmond County
  • Quail Hollow
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Quail Hollow have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quail Hollow
    • Quail Hollow is located in Richmond County
  • Rain Tree
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rain Tree have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rain Tree
    • Rain Tree is located in Richmond County
  • Rolling Meadows
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rolling Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rolling Meadows
    • Rolling Meadows is located in Richmond County
  • Sand Ridge
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sand Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sand Ridge
    • Sand Ridge is located in Richmond County
  • Spanish Trace
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spanish Trace have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spanish Trace
    • Spanish Trace is located in Richmond County
  • Twin Oaks
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Twin Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Twin Oaks
    • Twin Oaks is located in Richmond County
  • Woodlake
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodlake have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodlake
    • Woodlake is located in Richmond County

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

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

  • Augusta, which is the Seat of Richmond County, lies 13 miles [20.9 km]<2> to the northeast. If you could walk a straight line from Bath to Augusta, with an average speed<6> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take 6 hours to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take four to five hours.
  • Atlanta, which is the State Capital of Georgia, lies 130 miles [209.2 km] to the west northwest (WNW). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take less than three hours, a buggy would take 5 days and walking would take 8 days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 478 miles [769.3 km] to the northeast (NE). Driving would take most of a day, a buggy would take 19 days and walking would take 28 days.
  • The shortest distance<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,363 miles [10,240.3 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,057 miles [11,357.1 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,938 miles [7,946.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<10>

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Bath. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for State of Georgia: https://georgia.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>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 Bath, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.
<2>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a '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- Bath) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Bath. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 33.3388, Longitude: -82.1765       In this case, the coordinates for Bath have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<3>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 Bath 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.
<4>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.
<5>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<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 Bath 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 310.959 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 306.129 degrees.
<10>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 308.541 degrees.









 

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