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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 Devonshire, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Devonshire 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 Devonshire:
    • 33.875660, -84.755492
    • 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 Devonshire
  • 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 Devonshire ...

We found thirteen communities that share the name Devonshire.

There are two communities within Georgia that are also named Devonshire.

Beyond Georgia, we know of another eleven communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these eleven communities, twelve are located in the United States and one is in Canada.

  • Communities Located In Georgia ...
    • Clayton County
      • This Devonshire is located in Clayton County and lies 33 miles [53.1 km]<1> to the southeast of the Devonshire that is located in Paulding County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clayton County community of Devonshire.
    • Fulton County
      • This Devonshire is located in Fulton County and lies 25 miles [40.2 km]<1> to the southeast of the Devonshire that is located in Paulding County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fulton County community of Devonshire.
  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • California
      • San Mateo County
      • This Devonshire is located in San Mateo County and lies 2,105 miles [3,387.7 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Devonshire that is located in Paulding County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the San Mateo County community of Devonshire.
    • Delaware
      • New Castle County
      • This Devonshire is located in New Castle County and lies 653 miles [1,050.9 km]<1> to the northeast of the Devonshire that is located in Paulding County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the New Castle County community of Devonshire.
    • Illinois
      • Cook 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 Devonshire [Cook County].
    • Indiana
      • Marion County
      • This Devonshire is located in Marion County and lies 420 miles [675.9 km]<1> to the north of the Devonshire that is located in Paulding County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Marion County community of Devonshire.
    • Maryland
      • Anne Arundel County
      • This Devonshire is located in Anne Arundel County and lies 574 miles [923.8 km]<1> to the northeast of the Devonshire that is located in Paulding County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Anne Arundel County community of Devonshire.
    • New Jersey
      • Atlantic County
      • This Devonshire is located in Atlantic County and lies 681 miles [1,096 km]<1> to the northeast of the Devonshire that is located in Paulding County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Atlantic County community of Devonshire.
    • North Carolina
      • Mecklenburg County
      • This Devonshire is located in Mecklenburg County and lies 247 miles [397.5 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Devonshire that is located in Paulding County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mecklenburg County community of Devonshire.
    • Ontario
      • This Devonshire lies 1,051 miles [1,691.4 km]<1> to the north of the Devonshire that is located in Paulding County.
    • South Carolina
      • Anderson County
      • This Devonshire is located in Anderson County and lies 131 miles [210.8 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Devonshire that is located in Paulding County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Anderson County community of Devonshire.
      • York County
      • This Devonshire is located in York County and lies 225 miles [362.1 km] to the east northeast of the Devonshire that is located in Paulding County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the York County community of Devonshire.
    • Virginia
      • Prince William County
      • This Devonshire is located in Prince William County and lies 525 miles [844.9 km]<1> to the northeast of the Devonshire that is located in Paulding County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Prince William County community of Devonshire.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Devonshire ...

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.

  • California
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for California have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for California
    • California is located in Paulding County
  • Deer Run
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Deer Run have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Deer Run
    • Deer Run is located in Paulding County
  • Echo Ridge
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Echo Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Echo Ridge
    • Echo Ridge is located in Paulding County
  • Forest Echo
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest Echo have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Echo
    • Forest Echo is located in Paulding County
  • Forest Glen
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest Glen have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Glen
    • Forest Glen is located in Cobb County
  • Forkwood
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forkwood have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forkwood
    • Forkwood is located in Paulding County
  • Gold Creek
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gold Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gold Creek
    • Gold Creek is located in Paulding County
  • Green Meadows
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Meadows
    • Green Meadows is located in Paulding County
  • Greenfield Chase
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greenfield Chase have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenfield Chase
    • Greenfield Chase is located in Paulding County
  • Hardy Hills
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hardy Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hardy Hills
    • Hardy Hills is located in Paulding County
  • Harpers Lake
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harpers Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harpers Lake
    • Harpers Lake is located in Paulding County
  • Hearthwood
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hearthwood have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hearthwood
    • Hearthwood is located in Paulding County
  • Continue List   (8 more) ...
    • Indian Lake
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Lake
      • Indian Lake is located in Paulding County
    • Indian Rose
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Rose have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Rose
      • Indian Rose is located in Paulding County
      • Population from the 2010 Census: 2,241 people
    • Powder Creek Crossing
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Powder Creek Crossing have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Powder Creek Crossing
      • Powder Creek Crossing is located in Paulding County
    • Powder Ridge
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Powder Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Powder Ridge
      • Powder Ridge is located in Cobb County
    • Powder Springs Chase
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Powder Springs Chase have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Powder Springs Chase
      • Powder Springs Chase is located in Cobb County
      • Estimated population in 2019: 15,758 people
    • Spanish Trails
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spanish Trails have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spanish Trails
      • Spanish Trails is located in Paulding County
    • Sunset Hills
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunset Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunset Hills
      • Sunset Hills is located in Paulding County
    • Timberchase
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Timberchase have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Timberchase
      • Timberchase is located in Paulding County

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

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

  • Dallas, which is the Seat of Paulding County, lies just to the Northwest.
  • Atlanta, which is the State Capital of Georgia, lies 22 miles [35.4 km]<1> to the east southeast (ESE). If you could walk a straight line from Devonshire to Atlanta, with an average speed<4> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take just over a day to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take most of a day.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 551 miles [886.7 km] to the northeast (NE). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take just over a day, a buggy would take 22 days and walking would take 32 days.
  • The shortest distance<5> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,449 miles [10,378.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,153 miles [11,511.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,030 miles [8,095 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>

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

The official website for Paulding County: www.paulding.gov/

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

Footnotes ...

<1>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' (or 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- Devonshire) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Devonshire. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 33.8757, Longitude: -84.7555       In this case, the coordinates for Devonshire 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 Mile's to see Pete ... Mile's 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 Devonshire 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 Devonshire 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 312.475 degrees.
<7>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 307.951 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 309.401 degrees.




 

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