Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Dogwood Acres, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Dogwood Acres and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Dogwood Acres
- 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 Dogwood Acres:
- 33.721497, -84.692990
- 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 Dogwood Acres
- 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 Douglas County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Douglas County
- Since Dogwood Acres is near Fulton County and also Paulding County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Fulton County
- eBird sighting report for Paulding 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:
- Waymark.com
Communities Also Named Dogwood Acres ...
We found sixteen communities that share the name Dogwood Acres.
There is one other community in Georgia which is also named Dogwood Acres.
Beyond Georgia, we know of another fifteen communities that are located throughout in the United States.
- Communities Located In Georgia ...
- Clayton County
- This Dogwood Acres is located in Clayton County and lies 24 miles [38.6 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Dogwood Acres that is located in Douglas County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clayton County community of Dogwood Acres.
- Clayton County
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Pike County
- This Dogwood Acres is located in Pike County and lies 160 miles [257.5 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Dogwood Acres that is located in Douglas County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pike County community of Dogwood Acres.
- Delaware
- Sussex County
- This Dogwood Acres is located in Sussex County and lies 606 miles [975.3 km]<1> to the northeast of the Dogwood Acres that is located in Douglas County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sussex County community of Dogwood Acres.
- Louisiana
- Bossier Parish
- This Dogwood Acres is located in Bossier Parish and lies 521 miles [838.5 km]<1> to the west of the Dogwood Acres that is located in Douglas County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bossier Parish community of Dogwood Acres.
- North Carolina
- Alamance County
- This Dogwood Acres is located in Alamance County and lies 337 miles [542.3 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Dogwood Acres that is located in Douglas County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Alamance County community of Dogwood Acres.
- Cumberland County
- This Dogwood Acres is located in Cumberland County and lies 342 miles [550.4 km] to the east northeast of the Dogwood Acres that is located in Douglas County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cumberland County community of Dogwood Acres.
- Durham 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 Dogwood Acres [Durham County].
- Orange County
- This Dogwood Acres is located in Orange County and lies 351 miles [564.9 km] to the east northeast of the Dogwood Acres that is located in Douglas County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Orange County community of Dogwood Acres.
- Randolph 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 North Carolina community of Dogwood Acres [Randolph County].
- Rowan County
- This Dogwood Acres is located in Rowan County and lies 274 miles [441 km] to the east northeast of the Dogwood Acres that is located in Douglas County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rowan County community of Dogwood Acres.
- Union County
- This Dogwood Acres is located in Union County and lies 250 miles [402.3 km] to the east northeast of the Dogwood Acres that is located in Douglas County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Union County community of Dogwood Acres.
- South Carolina
- Darlington County
- This Dogwood Acres is located in Darlington County and lies 270 miles [434.5 km]<1> to the east of the Dogwood Acres that is located in Douglas County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Darlington County community of Dogwood Acres.
- Greenville County
- This Dogwood Acres is located in Greenville County and lies 163 miles [262.3 km] to the east northeast of the Dogwood Acres that is located in Douglas County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Greenville County community of Dogwood Acres.
- Tennessee
- Washington County
- This Dogwood Acres is located in Washington County and lies 221 miles [355.7 km]<1> to the northeast of the Dogwood Acres that is located in Douglas County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washington County community of Dogwood Acres.
- Texas
- Harris County
- This Dogwood Acres is located in Harris County and lies 663 miles [1,067 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Dogwood Acres that is located in Douglas County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harris County community of Dogwood Acres.
- Virginia
- Goochland County
- This Dogwood Acres is located in Goochland County and lies 462 miles [743.5 km]<1> to the northeast of the Dogwood Acres that is located in Douglas County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Goochland County community of Dogwood Acres.
- Alabama
Curious and Interesting Names Near Dogwood Acres ...
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.
- Captains Quarters
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Captains Quarters have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Captains Quarters
- Captains Quarters is located in Douglas County
- Carmel Chase
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Carmel Chase have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carmel Chase
- Carmel Chase is located in Douglas County
- Chapel Hill
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chapel Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chapel Hill
- Chapel Hill is located in Douglas County
- Chestnut Log
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chestnut Log have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chestnut Log
- Chestnut Log is located in Douglas County
- County Line Heights
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for County Line Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for County Line Heights
- County Line Heights is located in Douglas County
- County Line Place
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for County Line Place have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for County Line Place
- County Line Place is located in Douglas County
- Dorris
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest) - Doublegate
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Doublegate have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Doublegate
- Doublegate is located in Douglas County
- English Heights
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for English Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for English Heights
- English Heights is located in Douglas County
- Evergreen
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west) - Heritage Valley
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heritage Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heritage Valley
- Heritage Valley is located in Douglas County
- High Point
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for High Point have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for High Point
- High Point is located in Douglas County
- Continue List (11 more) ...
- Kellogg
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest) - Meadowview
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadowview have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadowview
- Meadowview is located in Douglas County
- Park Forest
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Park Forest have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Park Forest
- Park Forest is located in Douglas County
- Rebel Trail
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rebel Trail have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rebel Trail
- Rebel Trail is located in Douglas County
- Rolling Hills
(Less than 2 miles to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rolling Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rolling Hills
- Rolling Hills is located in Douglas County
- Springwood Village
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Springwood Village have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Springwood Village
- Springwood Village is located in Douglas County
- Stoneybrook
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stoneybrook have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stoneybrook
- Stoneybrook is located in Douglas County
- Sugar Creek
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sugar Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sugar Creek
- Sugar Creek is located in Douglas County
- Sunset Hill
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunset Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunset Hill
- Sunset Hill is located in Douglas County
- Timber Valley
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Timber Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Timber Valley
- Timber Valley is located in Douglas County
- Trail Creek
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Trail Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Trail Creek
- Trail Creek is located in Douglas County
- Kellogg
How Far From Dogwood Acres 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 Dogwood Acres to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Dogwood Acres and extending to:
- Douglasville, which is the Seat of Douglas County, lies just to the Northwest.
- Atlanta, which is the State Capital of Georgia, lies 17 miles [27.4 km]<1> to the east (E). If you could walk a straight line from Dogwood Acres to Atlanta, with an average speed<4> 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 five to six hours.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 555 miles [893.2 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 6,453 miles [10,385.1 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,157 miles [11,518.1 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,034 miles [8,101.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Dogwood Acres. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Douglas County: www.co.douglas.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 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Dogwood Acres) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Dogwood Acres. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 33.7215, Longitude: -84.6930 In this case, the coordinates for Dogwood Acres 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 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 Dogwood Acres 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 Dogwood Acres 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 312.432 degrees. |
| <7> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 307.879 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 309.413 degrees. |