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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 College Park, we use the following websites to find information relevant to College Park 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 College Park:
    • 33.653437, -84.449526
    • 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 College Park
  • 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 College Park ...

We found 36 communities that share the name College Park.

There are two communities within Georgia that are also named College Park.

Beyond Georgia, we know of another 34 communities that are located throughout in the United States.

  • Communities Located In Georgia ...
    • Glynn County
      • This College Park is located in Glynn County and lies 242 miles [389.5 km]<1> to the southeast of the College Park that is located in Fulton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Glynn County community of College Park.
    • Habersham County
      • This College Park is located in Habersham County and lies 86 miles [138.4 km]<1> to the northeast of the College Park that is located in Fulton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Habersham County community of College Park.
  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • Pike County
      • This College Park is located in Pike County and lies 155 miles [249.4 km]<1> to the southwest of the College Park that is located in Fulton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pike County community of College Park.
    • Arizona
      • Maricopa County
      • This College Park is located in Maricopa County and lies 1,589 miles [2,557.2 km]<1> to the west of the College Park that is located in Fulton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Maricopa County community of College Park.
    • Arkansas
      • Jefferson 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 Arkansas community of College Park [Jefferson County].
    • California
      • Santa Clara County
      • This College Park is located in Santa Clara County and lies 2,106 miles [3,389.3 km]<1> to the west northwest of the College Park that is located in Fulton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Santa Clara County community of College Park.
      • Ventura 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 California community of College Park [Ventura County].
    • Delaware
      • New Castle County
      • This College Park is located in New Castle County and lies 635 miles [1,021.9 km]<1> to the northeast of the College Park that is located in Fulton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the New Castle County community of College Park.
    • Florida
      • Broward County
      • This College Park is located in Broward County and lies 568 miles [914.1 km]<1> to the south southeast of the College Park that is located in Fulton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Broward County community of College Park.
      • Duval County
      • This College Park is located in Duval County and lies 280 miles [450.6 km] to the southeast of the College Park that is located in Fulton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Duval County community of College Park.
      • Orange 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 Florida community of College Park [Orange County].
      • Saint Johns County
      • This College Park is located in Saint Johns County and lies 317 miles [510.2 km] to the southeast of the College Park that is located in Fulton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Saint Johns County community of College Park.
    • Illinois
      • Kane 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 Illinois community of College Park [Kane County].
    • Louisiana
      • East Baton Rouge Parish
      • This College Park is located in East Baton Rouge Parish and lies 453 miles [729 km]<1> to the west southwest of the College Park that is located in Fulton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the East Baton Rouge Parish community of College Park.
    • Maryland
      • Prince George's County
      • This College Park is located in Prince George's County and lies 557 miles [896.4 km]<1> to the northeast of the College Park that is located in Fulton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Prince George's County community of College Park.
    • Michigan
      • Wayne 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 Michigan community of College Park [Wayne County].
    • New York
      • Dutchess County
      • This College Park is located in Dutchess County and lies 814 miles [1,310 km]<1> to the northeast of the College Park that is located in Fulton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dutchess County community of College Park.
    • North Carolina
      • Craven County
      • This College Park is located in Craven County and lies 439 miles [706.5 km]<1> to the east northeast of the College Park that is located in Fulton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Craven County community of College Park.
      • Guilford 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 North Carolina community of College Park [Guilford County].
      • Onslow County
      • This College Park is located in Onslow County and lies 410 miles [659.8 km] to the east northeast of the College Park that is located in Fulton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Onslow County community of College Park.
    • Pennsylvania
      • Montgomery 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 Pennsylvania community of College Park [Montgomery County].
      • Union County
      • This College Park is located in Union County and lies 652 miles [1,049.3 km]<1> to the northeast of the College Park that is located in Fulton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Union County community of College Park.
    • South Carolina
      • Berkeley County
      • This College Park is located in Berkeley County and lies 254 miles [408.8 km]<1> to the east of the College Park that is located in Fulton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Berkeley County community of College Park.
      • Cherokee County
      • This College Park is located in Cherokee County and lies 185 miles [297.7 km] to the east northeast of the College Park that is located in Fulton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cherokee County community of College Park.
      • Florence County
      • This College Park is located in Florence County and lies 268 miles [431.3 km] to the east of the College Park that is located in Fulton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Florence County community of College Park.
      • Horry County
      • This College Park is located in Horry County and lies 312 miles [502.1 km] to the east of the College Park that is located in Fulton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Horry County community of College Park.
    • Tennessee
      • Carter County
      • This College Park is located in Carter County and lies 219 miles [352.4 km]<1> to the north northeast of the College Park that is located in Fulton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Carter County community of College Park.
    • Virginia
      • Alexandria City
      • This College Park is located in Alexandria City and lies 542 miles [872.3 km]<1> to the northeast of the College Park that is located in Fulton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Alexandria City community of College Park.
      • Chesterfield County
      • This College Park is located in Chesterfield County and lies 466 miles [750 km] to the northeast of the College Park that is located in Fulton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chesterfield County community of College Park.
      • Frederick County
      • This College Park is located in Frederick County and lies 516 miles [830.4 km] to the northeast of the College Park that is located in Fulton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Frederick County community of College Park.
      • Lynchburg City
      • This College Park is located in Lynchburg City and lies 390 miles [627.6 km] to the northeast of the College Park that is located in Fulton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lynchburg City community of College Park.
      • Newport News City
      • This College Park is located in Newport News City and lies 505 miles [812.7 km] to the east northeast of the College Park that is located in Fulton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Newport News City community of College Park.
      • Radford City
      • This College Park is located in Radford City and lies 325 miles [523 km] to the northeast of the College Park that is located in Fulton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Radford City community of College Park.
      • Staunton City
      • This College Park is located in Staunton City and lies 433 miles [696.8 km] to the northeast of the College Park that is located in Fulton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Staunton City community of College Park.
      • Suffolk City
      • 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 Virginia community of College Park [Suffolk City].
      • Virginia Beach City
      • This College Park is located in Virginia Beach City and lies 512 miles [824 km] to the east northeast of the College Park that is located in Fulton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Virginia Beach City community of College Park.

Curious and Interesting Names Near College Park ...

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.

  • Brandy Chase
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brandy Chase have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brandy Chase
    • Brandy Chase is located in Fulton County
  • Cooks Crossing
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cooks Crossing have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cooks Crossing
    • Cooks Crossing is located in Fulton County
  • Gilbert Gardens
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gilbert Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gilbert Gardens
    • Gilbert Gardens is located in Fulton County
  • Jamestown Court
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jamestown Court have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jamestown Court
    • Jamestown Court is located in Fulton County
  • Knott ‑ Historic
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Knott have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Knott
    • Knott is located in Fulton County
  • Lakeview Heights
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lakeview Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lakeview Heights
    • Lakeview Heights is located in Clayton County
  • Limetree
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Limetree have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Limetree
    • Limetree is located in Fulton County
  • Malibu
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Malibu have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Malibu
    • Malibu is located in Fulton County
  • Mountain View
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mountain View have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mountain View
    • Mountain View is located in Clayton County
  • Normandy
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Normandy have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Normandy
    • Normandy is located in Clayton County
    • Estimated population in 2019: 962 people
  • Pleasant Hill
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pleasant Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant Hill
    • Pleasant Hill is located in Fulton County
  • Red Oak
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
  • Red Wing Cove
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Red Wing Cove have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Red Wing Cove
    • Red Wing Cove is located in Fulton County
    • Population from the 2010 Census: 2,604 people
  • Sun Valley
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sun Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sun Valley
    • Sun Valley is located in Fulton County

How Far From College Park 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 city such as College Park to various places of note, such as the White House.

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

  • Atlanta, which is the Seat of Fulton County, lies just to the North Northeast.
  • Atlanta, which is the State Capital of Georgia, lies just to the north northeast (NNE).
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 548 miles [881.9 km]<1> to the northeast (NE). If you could drive a straight line from College Park to White House, with an average speed<6>of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, it would take just over a day to make the trip. A comfortable walk of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour would take 32 days. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take 22 days.
  • The shortest distance<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,446 miles [10,373.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,148 miles [11,503.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,027 miles [8,090.2 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<10>

The official website for College Park: www.collegeparkga.com/

The official website for Fulton County: www.co.fulton.ga.us/

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

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 from Point A (ie- College Park) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in College Park. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 33.6534, Longitude: -84.4495    
<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 College Park, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.
<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 College Park 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 College Park 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 312.286 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 307.701 degrees.
<10>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 309.334 degrees.




 

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