Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Parkwood, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Parkwood and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Parkwood
- 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 Parkwood:
- 33.547889, -84.235476
- 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 Parkwood
- Bird Watching ...
- We enjoy finding new spots for bird watching and we use the eBird website for local sighting reports and to help identify hotspots.
- The eBird website is organized on a county-by-county basis. We have selected Henry County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Henry County
- Since Parkwood is near Clayton County and also Rockdale County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Clayton County
- eBird sighting report for Rockdale County
- 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 Parkwood ...
We found 33 communities that share the name Parkwood.
There are three communities within Georgia that are also named Parkwood.
Beyond Georgia, we know of another 30 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 30 communities, 32 are located in the United States and one is in Canada.
- Communities Located In Georgia ...
- Chatham County
- Glynn County
- Muscogee County
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Calhoun County
- This Parkwood is located in Calhoun County and lies 94 miles [151.3 km]<1> to the west of the Parkwood that is located in Henry County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Calhoun County community of Parkwood.
- Jefferson County
- This Parkwood is located in Jefferson County and lies 152 miles [244.6 km] to the west of the Parkwood that is located in Henry County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of Parkwood.
- Mobile County
- This Parkwood is located in Mobile County and lies 299 miles [481.2 km] to the southwest of the Parkwood that is located in Henry County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mobile County community of Parkwood.
- Tuscaloosa County
- This Parkwood is located in Tuscaloosa County and lies 192 miles [309 km] to the west of the Parkwood that is located in Henry County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tuscaloosa County community of Parkwood.
- Arizona
- California
- Delaware
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Clark 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 Indiana community of Parkwood [Clark County].
- Floyd 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 Indiana community of Parkwood [Floyd County].
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maryland
- Anne Arundel County
- This Parkwood is located in Anne Arundel County and lies 571 miles [918.9 km]<1> to the northeast of the Parkwood that is located in Henry County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Anne Arundel County community of Parkwood.
- Harford County
- This Parkwood is located in Harford County and lies 598 miles [962.4 km] to the northeast of the Parkwood that is located in Henry County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harford County community of Parkwood.
- Montgomery County
- This Parkwood is located in Montgomery County and lies 548 miles [881.9 km] to the northeast of the Parkwood that is located in Henry County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of Parkwood.
- North Carolina
- Cabarrus 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 North Carolina community of Parkwood [Cabarrus County].
- Durham County
- This Parkwood is located in Durham County and lies 342 miles [550.4 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Parkwood that is located in Henry County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Durham County community of Parkwood.
- Mecklenburg County
- This Parkwood is located in Mecklenburg County and lies 218 miles [350.8 km] to the east northeast of the Parkwood that is located in Henry County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mecklenburg County community of Parkwood.
- Moore County
- This Parkwood is located in Moore County and lies 299 miles [481.2 km] to the east northeast of the Parkwood that is located in Henry County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Moore County community of Parkwood.
- Ontario
- This Parkwood lies 920 miles [1,480.6 km]<1> to the north of the Parkwood that is located in Henry County.
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- Anderson County
- This Parkwood is located in Anderson County and lies 110 miles [177 km]<1> to the northeast of the Parkwood that is located in Henry County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Anderson County community of Parkwood.
- Florence County
- This Parkwood is located in Florence County and lies 260 miles [418.4 km] to the east of the Parkwood that is located in Henry County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Florence County community of Parkwood.
- Greenville County
- This Parkwood is located in Greenville County and lies 139 miles [223.7 km] to the northeast of the Parkwood that is located in Henry County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Greenville County community of Parkwood.
- Greenwood County
- This Parkwood is located in Greenwood County and lies 128 miles [206 km] to the east northeast of the Parkwood that is located in Henry County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Greenwood County community of Parkwood.
- Lexington County
- This Parkwood is located in Lexington County and lies 179 miles [288.1 km] to the east of the Parkwood that is located in Henry County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lexington County community of Parkwood.
- Texas
- Virginia
- Washington
- King County
- This Parkwood is located in King County and lies 2,194 miles [3,530.9 km]<1> to the northwest of the Parkwood that is located in Henry County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the King County community of Parkwood.
- Kitsap County
- This Parkwood is located in Kitsap County and lies 2,203 miles [3,545.4 km] to the northwest of the Parkwood that is located in Henry County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kitsap County community of Parkwood.
- Alabama
Curious and Interesting Names Near Parkwood ...
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.
- Chimney Ridge
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chimney Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chimney Ridge
- Chimney Ridge is located in Henry County
- Cotton Indian Creek
(Less than 2 miles to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cotton Indian Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cotton Indian Creek
- Cotton Indian Creek is located in Henry County
- Creek Hollow
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Creek Hollow have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Creek Hollow
- Creek Hollow is located in Clayton County
- Dove Rest
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast) - Flakes Crossing
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Flakes Crossing have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flakes Crossing
- Flakes Crossing is located in Henry County
- Foxfield
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north) - Green Meadows
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Meadows
- Green Meadows is located in Clayton County
- Hidden Hollow
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hidden Hollow have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hidden Hollow
- Hidden Hollow is located in Clayton County
- Homestead
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest) - Katherine Valley
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Katherine Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Katherine Valley
- Katherine Valley is located in Clayton County
- Maple Grove
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maple Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maple Grove
- Maple Grove is located in Clayton County
- Mayday ‑ Historic
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest) - Continue List (9 more) ...
- Orchard Hills
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Orchard Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Orchard Hills
- Orchard Hills is located in Clayton County
- Pinecrest
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast) - Red Oak
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest) - Springwood Valley
(Less than 2 miles to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Springwood Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Springwood Valley
- Springwood Valley is located in Henry County
- Stokes Crossing
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stokes Crossing have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stokes Crossing
- Stokes Crossing is located in Henry County
- Sun Valley
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sun Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sun Valley
- Sun Valley is located in Clayton County
- Sunset Hills
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunset Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunset Hills
- Sunset Hills is located in Clayton County
- Swan Lake
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast) - Tiffany Hills
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tiffany Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tiffany Hills
- Tiffany Hills is located in Clayton County
- Orchard Hills
How Far From Parkwood 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 community such as Parkwood to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Parkwood and extending to:
- McDonough, which is the Seat of Henry County, lies just to the South Southeast.
- Atlanta, which is the State Capital of Georgia, lies 16 miles [25.7 km]<1> to the north northwest (NNW). If you could walk a straight line from Parkwood to Atlanta, with an average speed<4> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take most of a day to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take five to six hours.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 544 miles [875.5 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 22 days and walking would take 31 days.
- The shortest distance<5> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,442 miles [10,367.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,143 miles [11,495.5 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,022 miles [8,082.1 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Parkwood. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Henry County: www.co.henry.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 drawn from Point A (ie- Parkwood) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Parkwood. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 33.5479, Longitude: -84.2355 In this case, the coordinates for Parkwood 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 Parkwood 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 Parkwood 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 312.156 degrees. |
| <7> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 307.536 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 309.276 degrees. |