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As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).

When in Montclair, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Montclair 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 Montclair:
    • 33.509025, -82.068729
    • 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 Montclair
  • 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 Montclair ...

We found nineteen communities that share the name Montclair.

Within Georgia, the name Montclair is unique.

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

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • Jefferson County
      • This Montclair is located in Jefferson County and lies 272 miles [437.7 km]<1> to the west of the Montclair that is located in Richmond County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of Montclair.
    • California
      • Alameda County
      • This Montclair is located in Alameda County and lies 2,253 miles [3,625.9 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Montclair that is located in Richmond County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Alameda County community of Montclair.
      • San Bernardino County
      • This Montclair is located in San Bernardino County and lies 2,034 miles [3,273.4 km] to the west northwest of the Montclair that is located in Richmond County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the San Bernardino County community of Montclair.
    • Colorado
      • Arapahoe 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 Colorado community of Montclair [Arapahoe County].
      • Denver 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 Colorado community of Montclair [Denver County].
    • Florida
      • Lake County
      • This Montclair is located in Lake County and lies 323 miles [519.8 km]<1> to the south of the Montclair that is located in Richmond County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lake County community of Montclair.
    • Indiana
      • Hendricks County
      • This Montclair is located in Hendricks County and lies 503 miles [809.5 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Montclair that is located in Richmond County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hendricks County community of Montclair.
    • Kentucky
      • Fayette County
      • This Montclair is located in Fayette County and lies 340 miles [547.2 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Montclair that is located in Richmond County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fayette County community of Montclair.
      • Shelby County
      • This Montclair is located in Shelby County and lies 372 miles [598.7 km] to the north northwest of the Montclair that is located in Richmond County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Shelby County community of Montclair.
    • Massachusetts
      • Norfolk County
      • This Montclair is located in Norfolk County and lies 851 miles [1,369.6 km]<1> to the northeast of the Montclair that is located in Richmond County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Norfolk County community of Montclair.
    • New Jersey
      • Essex County
      • This Montclair is located in Essex County and lies 664 miles [1,068.6 km]<1> to the northeast of the Montclair that is located in Richmond County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Essex County community of Montclair.
    • North Carolina
      • Cumberland County
      • This Montclair is located in Cumberland County and lies 206 miles [331.5 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Montclair that is located in Richmond County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cumberland County community of Montclair.
      • Davidson County
      • This Montclair is located in Davidson County and lies 187 miles [300.9 km] to the north northeast of the Montclair that is located in Richmond County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Davidson County community of Montclair.
      • Onslow County
      • This Montclair is located in Onslow County and lies 284 miles [457.1 km] to the east northeast of the Montclair that is located in Richmond County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Onslow County community of Montclair.
      • Scotland County
      • This Montclair is located in Scotland County and lies 168 miles [270.4 km] to the east northeast of the Montclair that is located in Richmond County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Scotland County community of Montclair.
      • Wilson County
      • This Montclair is located in Wilson County and lies 282 miles [453.8 km] to the northeast of the Montclair that is located in Richmond County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wilson County community of Montclair.
    • South Carolina
      • Greenville County
      • This Montclair is located in Greenville County and lies 88 miles [141.6 km]<1> to the north of the Montclair that is located in Richmond County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Greenville County community of Montclair.
    • Tennessee
      • Washington County
      • This Montclair is located in Washington County and lies 197 miles [317 km]<1> to the north of the Montclair that is located in Richmond County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washington County community of Montclair.
    • Virginia
      • Prince William County
      • This Montclair is located in Prince William County and lies 440 miles [708.1 km]<1> to the northeast of the Montclair that is located in Richmond County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Prince William County community of Montclair.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Montclair ...

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.

  • Arrow Head
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arrow Head
    • Arrow Head is located in Columbia County
  • Colony Park
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Colony Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Colony Park
    • Colony Park is located in Richmond County
  • Evans
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
  • Evans Mill
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Evans Mill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Evans Mill
    • Evans Mill is located in Columbia County
  • Forest Creek
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Creek
    • Forest Creek is located in Columbia County
  • Forest Park
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Park
    • Forest Park is located in Richmond County
  • Foxhall
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Foxhall have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Foxhall
    • Foxhall is located in Richmond County
  • Highgate
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Highgate have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Highgate
    • Highgate is located in Richmond County
  • Hillbrook
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hillbrook have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hillbrook
    • Hillbrook is located in Columbia County
  • Holiday Park
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holiday Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holiday Park
    • Holiday Park is located in Columbia County
  • Lulaville
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lulaville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lulaville
    • Lulaville is located in Columbia County
    • Estimated population in 2019: 2,961 people
  • Martinez
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Martinez have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Martinez
    • Martinez is located in Columbia County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Martinez <4>
  • Continue List   (14 more) ...
    • Mayo
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mayo have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mayo
      • Mayo is located in Richmond County
    • Maysville ‑ Historic
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maysville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maysville
      • Maysville is located in Columbia County
    • Meadowview
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • 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 Columbia County
    • Memory Park
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Memory Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Memory Park
      • Memory Park is located in Columbia County
      • Population from the 2010 Census: 122 people
    • National Hills
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for National Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for National Hills
      • National Hills is located in Richmond County
    • Quail Creek
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Quail Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quail Creek
      • Quail Creek is located in Columbia County
    • Ridge Crossing
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ridge Crossing have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ridge Crossing
      • Ridge Crossing is located in Columbia County
    • Ridge Point
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ridge Point have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ridge Point
      • Ridge Point is located in Columbia County
    • Rockbrook
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rockbrook have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rockbrook
      • Rockbrook is located in Richmond County
      • Population from the 2010 Census: 160 people
    • Stevens Pointe
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stevens Pointe have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stevens Pointe
      • Stevens Pointe is located in Columbia County
    • Summerville
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Summerville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Summerville
      • Summerville is located in Richmond County
    • Sweetbriar
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sweetbriar have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sweetbriar
      • Sweetbriar is located in Columbia County
    • Tanglewood
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tanglewood have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tanglewood
      • Tanglewood is located in Richmond County
    • Valley Park
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Valley Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Valley Park
      • Valley Park is located in Richmond County

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

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

  • Augusta, which is the Seat of Richmond County, lies just to the Southeast.
  • Atlanta, which is the State Capital of Georgia, lies 134 miles [215.7 km]<1> to the west (W). If you could drive a straight line from Montclair to Atlanta, with an average speed<5>of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, it would take less than three hours to make the trip. A comfortable walk of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour would take 8 days. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take 6 days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 465 miles [748.3 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<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,350 miles [10,219.3 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,045 miles [11,337.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,926 miles [7,927.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>

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

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' (or 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- Montclair) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Montclair. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 33.5090, Longitude: -82.0687       In this case, the coordinates for Montclair 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 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 Montclair 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're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<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 Montclair 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 310.902 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 306.088 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 308.456 degrees.









 

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