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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 Graysville, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Graysville 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 Graysville:
    • 34.976134, -85.142205
    • 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 Graysville
  • 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 Graysville ...

We found thirteen communities that share the name Graysville.

Within Georgia, the name Graysville is unique.

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

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • Jefferson County
      • This Graysville is located in Jefferson County and lies 138 miles [222.1 km]<1> to the southwest of the Graysville that is located in Catoosa County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of Graysville.
    • Indiana
      • Clark County
      • This Graysville is located in Clark County and lies 233 miles [375 km]<1> to the north of the Graysville that is located in Catoosa County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clark County community of Graysville.
      • Sullivan County
      • This Graysville is located in Sullivan County and lies 315 miles [506.9 km] to the north northwest of the Graysville that is located in Catoosa County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sullivan County community of Graysville.
    • Kentucky
      • Breckinridge County
      • This Graysville is located in Breckinridge County and lies 203 miles [326.7 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Graysville that is located in Catoosa County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Breckinridge County community of Graysville.
    • Manitoba
      • This Graysville lies 1,201 miles [1,932.8 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Graysville that is located in Catoosa County.
    • Missouri
      • Putnam County
      • This Graysville is located in Putnam County and lies 562 miles [904.5 km]<1> to the northwest of the Graysville that is located in Catoosa County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Putnam County community of Graysville.
    • Ohio
      • Monroe County
      • This Graysville is located in Monroe County and lies 390 miles [627.6 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Graysville that is located in Catoosa County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Monroe County community of Graysville.
    • Pennsylvania
      • Greene County
      • This Graysville is located in Greene County and lies 430 miles [692 km]<1> to the northeast of the Graysville that is located in Catoosa County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Greene County community of Graysville.
      • Huntingdon County
      • This Graysville is located in Huntingdon County and lies 553 miles [890 km] to the northeast of the Graysville that is located in Catoosa County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Huntingdon County community of Graysville.
    • Tennessee
      • Rhea County
      • This Graysville is located in Rhea County and lies 32 miles [51.5 km]<1> to the north of the Graysville that is located in Catoosa County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rhea County community of Graysville.
    • Virginia
      • Accomack County
      • This Graysville is located in Accomack County and lies 558 miles [898 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Graysville that is located in Catoosa County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Accomack County community of Graysville.
      • Floyd 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 Virginia community of Graysville [Floyd County].
    • West Virginia
      • Marshall County
      • This Graysville is located in Marshall County and lies 410 miles [659.8 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Graysville that is located in Catoosa County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Marshall County community of Graysville.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Graysville ...

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.

  • Castle Park
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Castle Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Castle Park
    • Castle Park is located in Hamilton County (TN)
  • Cinderella Hills
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cinderella Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cinderella Hills
    • Cinderella Hills is located in Catoosa County
  • Ellie Spring
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ellie Spring have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ellie Spring
    • Ellie Spring is located in Catoosa County
    • Estimated population in 2019: 1,714 people
  • Harris Hills
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harris Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harris Hills
    • Harris Hills is located in Hamilton County (TN)
  • Hickory Valley
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hickory Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Valley
    • Hickory Valley is located in Hamilton County (TN)
  • Holy Hills
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holy Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holy Hills
    • Holy Hills is located in Hamilton County (TN)
  • Indian Springs
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Springs
    • Indian Springs is located in Catoosa County
  • Love Hill
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Love Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Love Hill
    • Love Hill is located in Catoosa County
  • Maplewood Heights
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maplewood Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maplewood Heights
    • Maplewood Heights is located in Hamilton County (TN)
  • Continue List   (6 more) ...
    • Poplar Springs
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Poplar Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Poplar Springs
      • Poplar Springs is located in Catoosa County
    • Royal Oaks
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Royal Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Royal Oaks
      • Royal Oaks is located in Hamilton County (TN)
    • Scenic Hills
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Scenic Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Scenic Hills
      • Scenic Hills is located in Catoosa County
    • Shady Rest
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shady Rest have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shady Rest
      • Shady Rest is located in Hamilton County (TN)
    • Summit Hill
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Summit Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Summit Hill
      • Summit Hill is located in Catoosa County
    • Walnut Hills
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Walnut Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Walnut Hills
      • Walnut Hills is located in Hamilton County (TN)

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

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

  • Ringgold, which is the Seat of Catoosa County, lies just to the South Southeast.
  • Atlanta, which is the State Capital of Georgia, lies 94 miles [151.3 km]<1> to the south southeast (SSE). If you could drive a straight line from Graysville to Atlanta, with an average speed<4>of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, it would take less than two hours to make the trip. A comfortable walk of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour would take 6 days. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take most of three days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 522 miles [840.1 km] to the east northeast (ENE). Driving would take just over a day, a buggy would take 21 days and walking would take 30 days.
  • The shortest distance<5> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,413 miles [10,320.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,123 miles [11,463.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,999 miles [8,045.1 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>

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

The official website for Catoosa County: www.catoosa.com/

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 obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Graysville) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Graysville. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 34.9761, Longitude: -85.1422    
<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 Graysville 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 Graysville 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 312.75 degrees.
<7>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 308.422 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 309.29 degrees.




 

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