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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 Longview, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Longview 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 Longview:
    • 34.470378, -83.569340
    • 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 Longview
  • 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 Longview ...

We found 32 communities that share the name Longview.

There is one other community in Georgia which is also named Longview.

Beyond Georgia, we know of another 31 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 31 communities, 31 are located in the United States and one is in Canada.

  • Communities Located In Georgia ...
    • Emanuel County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Georgia community of Longview [Emanuel County].
  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • Cullman County
      • This Longview is located in Cullman County and lies 189 miles [304.2 km]<2> to the west of the Longview that is located in Habersham County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cullman County community of Longview.
      • Shelby County
      • This Longview is located in Shelby County and lies 204 miles [328.3 km] to the west southwest of the Longview that is located in Habersham County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Shelby County community of Longview.
    • Alberta
      • This Longview lies 1,893 miles [3,046.5 km]<2> to the northwest of the Longview that is located in Habersham County.
    • Arkansas
      • Bradley County
      • This Longview is located in Bradley County and lies 487 miles [783.8 km]<2> to the west of the Longview that is located in Habersham County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bradley County community of Longview.
    • California
      • Los Angeles County
      • This Longview is located in Los Angeles County and lies 1,944 miles [3,128.6 km]<2> to the west of the Longview that is located in Habersham County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Los Angeles County community of Longview.
    • Colorado
      • Jefferson County
      • This Longview is located in Jefferson County and lies 1,237 miles [1,990.8 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Longview that is located in Habersham County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of Longview.
    • Illinois
      • Champaign County
      • This Longview is located in Champaign County and lies 448 miles [721 km]<2> to the north northwest of the Longview that is located in Habersham County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Champaign County community of Longview.
    • Kentucky
      • Christian County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Kentucky community of Longview [Christian County].
      • Jefferson County
      • This Longview is located in Jefferson County and lies 288 miles [463.5 km]<2> to the north northwest of the Longview that is located in Habersham County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of Longview.
    • Louisiana
      • Franklin Parish
      • This Longview is located in Franklin Parish and lies 486 miles [782.1 km]<2> to the west southwest of the Longview that is located in Habersham County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Franklin Parish community of Longview.
    • Maryland
      • Anne Arundel County
      • This Longview is located in Anne Arundel County and lies 503 miles [809.5 km]<2> to the northeast of the Longview that is located in Habersham County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Anne Arundel County community of Longview.
      • Frederick County
      • This Longview is located in Frederick County and lies 485 miles [780.5 km] to the northeast of the Longview that is located in Habersham County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Frederick County community of Longview.
    • Massachusetts
      • Dukes County
      • This Longview is located in Dukes County and lies 850 miles [1,367.9 km]<2> to the northeast of the Longview that is located in Habersham County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dukes County community of Longview.
    • Mississippi
      • Monroe County
      • This Longview is located in Monroe County and lies 280 miles [450.6 km]<2> to the west of the Longview that is located in Habersham County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Monroe County community of Longview.
      • Oktibbeha County
      • This Longview is located in Oktibbeha County and lies 315 miles [506.9 km] to the west southwest of the Longview that is located in Habersham County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Oktibbeha County community of Longview.
      • Pontotoc County
      • This Longview is located in Pontotoc County and lies 303 miles [487.6 km] to the west of the Longview that is located in Habersham County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pontotoc County community of Longview.
    • Missouri
      • Franklin County
      • This community is historic<3> and although located in Franklin County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Franklin County community of Longview.
      • Jackson County
      • This Longview is located in Jackson County and lies 672 miles [1,081.5 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Longview that is located in Habersham County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jackson County community of Longview.
      • McDonald County
      • This Longview is located in McDonald County and lies 616 miles [991.4 km] to the west northwest of the Longview that is located in Habersham County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the McDonald County community of Longview.
    • New York
      • Chautauqua County
      • This Longview is located in Chautauqua County and lies 575 miles [925.4 km]<2> to the north northeast of the Longview that is located in Habersham County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chautauqua County community of Longview.
    • North Carolina
      • Wake County
      • This Longview is located in Wake County and lies 294 miles [473.1 km]<2> to the east northeast of the Longview that is located in Habersham County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wake County community of Longview.
    • Ohio
      • Hamilton County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Ohio community of Longview [Hamilton County].
    • Pennsylvania
      • Allegheny County
      • This Longview is located in Allegheny County and lies 450 miles [724.2 km]<2> to the north northeast of the Longview that is located in Habersham County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Allegheny County community of Longview.
    • Tennessee
      • Bedford County
      • This Longview is located in Bedford County and lies 185 miles [297.7 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Longview that is located in Habersham County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bedford County community of Longview.
    • Texas
      • Gregg County
      • This Longview is located in Gregg County and lies 657 miles [1,057.3 km]<2> to the west of the Longview that is located in Habersham County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Gregg County community of Longview.
    • Virginia
      • Isle of Wight County
      • This Longview is located in Isle of Wight County and lies 424 miles [682.4 km]<2> to the east northeast of the Longview that is located in Habersham County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Isle of Wight County community of Longview.
      • Loudoun County
      • This Longview is located in Loudoun County and lies 453 miles [729 km] to the northeast of the Longview that is located in Habersham County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Loudoun County community of Longview.
      • Prince William County
      • This Longview is located in Prince William County and lies 447 miles [719.4 km] to the northeast of the Longview that is located in Habersham County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Prince William County community of Longview.
    • Washington
      • Benton County
      • This Longview is located in Benton County and lies 2,028 miles [3,263.7 km]<2> to the northwest of the Longview that is located in Habersham County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Benton County community of Longview.
      • Cowlitz County
      • This Longview is located in Cowlitz County and lies 2,197 miles [3,535.7 km] to the northwest of the Longview that is located in Habersham County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cowlitz County community of Longview.
    • West Virginia
      • Barbour County
      • This Longview is located in Barbour County and lies 370 miles [595.5 km]<2> to the north northeast of the Longview that is located in Habersham County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Barbour County community of Longview.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Longview ...

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.

  • Benefit
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Benefit have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Benefit
    • Benefit is located in White County
  • Centerside
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Centerside have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Centerside
    • Centerside is located in White County
  • Heads Ferry
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heads Ferry have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heads Ferry
    • Heads Ferry is located in Habersham County
  • Hills
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hills
    • Hills is located in Habersham County
  • Homer
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
  • Leaf
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Leaf have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leaf
    • Leaf is located in White County
  • Leo
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leo
    • Leo is located in White County
    • Leo has also been known as:
    • Meldean
  • Mount Pleasant
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mount Pleasant have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Pleasant
    • Mount Pleasant is located in Banks County
  • Nancytown ‑ Historic
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Nancytown have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nancytown
    • Nancytown is located in Banks County
  • New Switzerland
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Switzerland have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Switzerland
    • New Switzerland is located in Habersham County
  • Prospect
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Prospect have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Prospect
    • Prospect is located in Franklin County
  • Rogers Mill
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rogers Mill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rogers Mill
    • Rogers Mill is located in White County
  • Shorts Mill
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shorts Mill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shorts Mill
    • Shorts Mill is located in Habersham County

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

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

  • Clarkesville, which is the Seat of Habersham County, lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<2> to the north northeast. If you could walk a straight line from Longview to Clarkesville, with an average speed<6> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take four to five hours to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take a little over three hours.
  • Atlanta, which is the State Capital of Georgia, lies 68 miles [109.4 km] to the southwest (SW). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take less than two hours, a buggy would take about three full days and walking would take three full days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 473 miles [761.2 km] to the northeast (NE). Driving would take most of a day, a buggy would take 19 days and walking would take 27 days.
  • The shortest distance<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,371 miles [10,253.1 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,074 miles [11,384.5 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,952 miles [7,969.5 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<10>

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

The official website for Habersham County: www.co.habersham.ga.us/

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

Footnotes ...

<1>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 Longview 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.
<2>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- Longview) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Longview. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 34.4704, Longitude: -83.5693       In this case, the coordinates for Longview have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<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 Longview, 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're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<6>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.
<7>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 Longview to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 311.798 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 307.255 degrees.
<10>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 308.785 degrees.









 

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