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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 Lawrenceville, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Lawrenceville 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 Lawrenceville:
    • 33.957175, -83.989588
    • 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 Lawrenceville
  • 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 Lawrenceville ...

We found eighteen communities that share the name Lawrenceville.

Within Georgia, the name Lawrenceville is unique.

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

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • Henry County
      • This Lawrenceville is located in Henry County and lies 175 miles [281.6 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Lawrenceville that is located in Gwinnett County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Henry County community of Lawrenceville.
    • Arkansas
      • Monroe County
      • This Lawrenceville is located in Monroe County and lies 412 miles [663 km]<1> to the west of the Lawrenceville that is located in Gwinnett County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Monroe County community of Lawrenceville.
    • Illinois
      • Lawrence County
      • This Lawrenceville is located in Lawrence County and lies 388 miles [624.4 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Lawrenceville that is located in Gwinnett County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lawrence County community of Lawrenceville.
    • Indiana
      • Dearborn County
      • This Lawrenceville is located in Dearborn County and lies 371 miles [597.1 km]<1> to the north of the Lawrenceville that is located in Gwinnett County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dearborn County community of Lawrenceville.
    • Kentucky
      • Grant County
      • This Lawrenceville is located in Grant County and lies 320 miles [515 km]<1> to the north of the Lawrenceville that is located in Gwinnett County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Grant County community of Lawrenceville.
    • New Jersey
      • Mercer County
      • This Lawrenceville is located in Mercer County and lies 671 miles [1,079.9 km]<1> to the northeast of the Lawrenceville that is located in Gwinnett County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mercer County community of Lawrenceville.
    • New York
      • Greene County
      • This Lawrenceville is located in Greene County and lies 787 miles [1,266.6 km]<1> to the northeast of the Lawrenceville that is located in Gwinnett County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Greene County community of Lawrenceville.
      • Saint Lawrence County
      • This Lawrenceville is located in Saint Lawrence County and lies 896 miles [1,442 km] to the north northeast of the Lawrenceville that is located in Gwinnett County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Saint Lawrence County community of Lawrenceville.
      • Steuben 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 New York community of Lawrenceville [Steuben County].
      • Ulster County
      • This Lawrenceville is located in Ulster County and lies 764 miles [1,229.5 km] to the northeast of the Lawrenceville that is located in Gwinnett County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Ulster County community of Lawrenceville.
    • Ohio
      • Clark County
      • This Lawrenceville is located in Clark County and lies 416 miles [669.5 km]<1> to the north of the Lawrenceville that is located in Gwinnett County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clark County community of Lawrenceville.
      • Tuscarawas County
      • This community is historic<3> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Ohio community of Lawrenceville [Tuscarawas County].
    • Pennsylvania
      • Allegheny County
      • This Lawrenceville is located in Allegheny County and lies 501 miles [806.3 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Lawrenceville that is located in Gwinnett County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Allegheny County community of Lawrenceville.
      • Lackawanna County
      • This Lawrenceville is located in Lackawanna County and lies 680 miles [1,094.4 km] to the northeast of the Lawrenceville that is located in Gwinnett County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lackawanna County community of Lawrenceville.
      • Tioga County
      • This Lawrenceville is located in Tioga County and lies 668 miles [1,075 km] to the north northeast of the Lawrenceville that is located in Gwinnett County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tioga County community of Lawrenceville.
    • Quebec
      • This Lawrenceville lies 1,002 miles [1,612.6 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Lawrenceville that is located in Gwinnett County.
    • Virginia
      • Brunswick County
      • This Lawrenceville is located in Brunswick County and lies 395 miles [635.7 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Lawrenceville that is located in Gwinnett County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Brunswick County community of Lawrenceville.
    • West Virginia
      • Hancock County
      • This Lawrenceville is located in Hancock County and lies 497 miles [799.8 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Lawrenceville that is located in Gwinnett County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hancock County community of Lawrenceville.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Lawrenceville ...

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.

  • Cotton Creek
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cotton Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cotton Creek
    • Cotton Creek is located in Gwinnett County
  • Cricket Hill
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cricket Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cricket Hill
    • Cricket Hill is located in Gwinnett County
  • Deerwood
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Deerwood have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Deerwood
    • Deerwood is located in Gwinnett County
  • Emerald Forest
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Emerald Forest have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Emerald Forest
    • Emerald Forest is located in Gwinnett County
  • Falconcrest
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Falconcrest have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Falconcrest
    • Falconcrest is located in Gwinnett County
  • Flowers Crossing
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Flowers Crossing have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flowers Crossing
    • Flowers Crossing is located in Gwinnett County
  • Forest River
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest River have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest River
    • Forest River is located in Gwinnett County
  • Friendly Village of Crooked Creek
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Friendly Village of Crooked Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Friendly Village of Crooked Creek
    • Friendly Village of Crooked Creek is located in Gwinnett County
  • Graystone
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Graystone have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Graystone
    • Graystone is located in Gwinnett County
  • Heritage Station
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heritage Station have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heritage Station
    • Heritage Station is located in Gwinnett County
  • Hunting Creek
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hunting Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunting Creek
    • Hunting Creek is located in Gwinnett County
  • Marsh Creek
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marsh Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marsh Creek
    • Marsh Creek is located in Gwinnett County
  • Continue List   (12 more) ...
    • Murphyville
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Murphyville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Murphyville
      • Murphyville is located in Gwinnett County
    • Plantation Woods
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Plantation Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Plantation Woods
      • Plantation Woods is located in Gwinnett County
    • Rambling Woods
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rambling Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rambling Woods
      • Rambling Woods is located in Gwinnett County
    • Regency Woods
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Regency Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Regency Woods
      • Regency Woods is located in Gwinnett County
      • Estimated population in 2019: 189 people
    • River Bridge
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for River Bridge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for River Bridge
      • River Bridge is located in Gwinnett County
    • Robin Ridge
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Robin Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Robin Ridge
      • Robin Ridge is located in Gwinnett County
      • Population from the 2010 Census: 1,170 people
    • Saddlewood
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saddlewood have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saddlewood
      • Saddlewood is located in Gwinnett County
    • Sandlewood
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sandlewood have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandlewood
      • Sandlewood is located in Gwinnett County
    • Steeplechase
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Steeplechase have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Steeplechase
      • Steeplechase is located in Gwinnett County
    • Summerville
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Summerville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Summerville
      • Summerville is located in Gwinnett County
    • Sweet Water
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sweet Water have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sweet Water
      • Sweet Water is located in Gwinnett County
    • Village Gate
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Village Gate have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Village Gate
      • Village Gate is located in Gwinnett County

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

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

  • Atlanta, which is the State Capital of Georgia, lies 26 miles [41.8 km]<1> to the west southwest (WSW). If you could walk a straight line from Lawrenceville to Atlanta, with an average speed<5> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take just about two full days to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take just over a day.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 515 miles [828.8 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 21 days and walking would take 30 days.
  • The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,412 miles [10,319.1 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,115 miles [11,450.5 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,993 miles [8,035.5 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>

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

The official website for Gwinnett County: www.co.gwinnett.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 obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Lawrenceville) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Lawrenceville. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 33.9572, Longitude: -83.9896    
<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 Lawrenceville 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>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 Lawrenceville, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.
<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 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.
<6>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 Lawrenceville to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East.
<7>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 312.028 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 307.447 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 309.08 degrees.




 

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