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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 Hutchins, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Hutchins 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 Hutchins:
    • 33.841786, -83.167930
    • 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 Hutchins
  • 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 Hutchins ...

We found nine communities that share the name Hutchins.

Within Georgia, the name Hutchins is unique.

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

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • California
      • Yuba County
      • This community is historic<1> and although located in Yuba County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Yuba County community of Hutchins.
    • Iowa
      • Hancock County
      • This Hutchins is located in Hancock County and lies 860 miles [1,384 km]<2> to the northwest of the Hutchins that is located in Oglethorpe County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hancock County community of Hutchins.
    • Kansas
      • Scott County
      • This Hutchins is located in Scott County and lies 1,037 miles [1,668.9 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Hutchins that is located in Oglethorpe County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Scott County community of Hutchins.
    • Mississippi
      • Adams 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 Mississippi community of Hutchins [Adams County].
    • Pennsylvania
      • McKean County
      • This Hutchins is located in McKean County and lies 593 miles [954.3 km]<2> to the north northeast of the Hutchins that is located in Oglethorpe County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the McKean County community of Hutchins.
    • Texas
      • Dallas County
      • This Hutchins is located in Dallas County and lies 785 miles [1,263.3 km]<2> to the west of the Hutchins that is located in Oglethorpe County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dallas County community of Hutchins.
    • Vermont
      • Franklin 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 Vermont community of Hutchins [Franklin County].
      • Orleans County
      • This Hutchins is located in Orleans County and lies 945 miles [1,520.8 km]<2> to the north northeast of the Hutchins that is located in Oglethorpe County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Orleans County community of Hutchins.
    • Virginia
      • Chesapeake City
      • This Hutchins is located in Chesapeake City and lies 439 miles [706.5 km]<2> to the east northeast of the Hutchins that is located in Oglethorpe County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chesapeake City community of Hutchins.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Hutchins ...

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.

  • Arnoldsville
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
  • Bowling Green ‑ Historic
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bowling Green have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bowling Green
    • Bowling Green is located in Oglethorpe County
  • Cedar Bluff
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedar Bluff have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Bluff
    • Cedar Bluff is located in Clarke County
  • Cedar Creek
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedar Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Creek
    • Cedar Creek is located in Clarke County
  • Cherokee Corner ‑ Historic
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Cherokee Corner. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherokee Corner
    • Cherokee Corner is located in Oglethorpe County
  • Hickory Point
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hickory Point have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Point
    • Hickory Point is located in Clarke County
  • Hogan
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hogan have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hogan
    • Hogan is located in Oglethorpe County
  • Hunters Ridge
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hunters Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunters Ridge
    • Hunters Ridge is located in Clarke County
  • Maxeys
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maxeys have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maxeys
    • Maxeys is located in Oglethorpe County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 227 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Maxeys <4>
  • Old Mill Chase
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Old Mill Chase have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Old Mill Chase
    • Old Mill Chase is located in Oconee County
  • Overlook Lake
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Overlook Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Overlook Lake
    • Overlook Lake is located in Clarke County
  • Pioneer Woods
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pioneer Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pioneer Woods
    • Pioneer Woods is located in Oconee County
  • Continue List   (8 more) ...
    • Red Fox
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Red Fox have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Red Fox
      • Red Fox is located in Clarke County
    • Rock and Shoals
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rock and Shoals have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rock and Shoals
      • Rock and Shoals is located in Clarke County
    • Rose Hill
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rose Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rose Hill
      • Rose Hill is located in Oconee County
    • Sandy Cross
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sandy Cross have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandy Cross
      • Sandy Cross is located in Oglethorpe County
    • Shadow Moss
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shadow Moss have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shadow Moss
      • Shadow Moss is located in Clarke County
    • Windfall Heights
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Windfall Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Windfall Heights
      • Windfall Heights is located in Clarke County
    • Winter Hills
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Winter Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Winter Hills
      • Winter Hills is located in Clarke County
    • Winterville
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)

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

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

  • Lexington, which is the Seat of Oglethorpe County, lies just to the East Northeast.
  • Atlanta, which is the State Capital of Georgia, lies 70 miles [112.7 km]<2> to the west (W). If you could drive a straight line from Hutchins to Atlanta, with an average speed<7>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 three full days. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take about three full days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 487 miles [783.8 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<8> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,383 miles [10,272.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,082 miles [11,397.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<10>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,961 miles [7,984 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<11>

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

The official website for Oglethorpe County: www.onlineoglethorpe.com

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 Hutchins, 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 things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Hutchins) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Hutchins. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 33.8418, Longitude: -83.1679       In this case, the coordinates for Hutchins 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 Hutchins 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>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<5>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.
<6>An 'estimated' location is one where we have been given GPS coordinates, but are unable to verify the accuracy of those coordinates. That said, we have some confidence that we have placed the marker near the actual location. A typical reason for being unable to verify a location is that it might be on private property or maybe historic and gone without an obvious trace.
<7>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.
<8>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 Hutchins to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 311.545 degrees.
<10>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 306.874 degrees.
<11>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 308.789 degrees.









 

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