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

When in Pinewood, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Pinewood 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 Pinewood:
    • 33.510136, -82.144008
    • 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 Pinewood
  • 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 Pinewood ...

We found twenty communities that share the name Pinewood.

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

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

  • Communities Located In Georgia ...
    • Muscogee County
      • This Pinewood is located in Muscogee County and lies 174 miles [280 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Pinewood that is located in Columbia County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Muscogee County community of Pinewood.
  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • California
      • Tulare County
      • This Pinewood is located in Tulare County and lies 2,068 miles [3,328.1 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Pinewood that is located in Columbia County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tulare County community of Pinewood.
    • Colorado
      • Larimer 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 Pinewood [Larimer County].
    • Delaware
      • Kent 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 Delaware community of Pinewood [Kent County].
    • Florida
      • Hillsborough County
      • This Pinewood is located in Hillsborough County and lies 390 miles [627.6 km]<1> to the south of the Pinewood that is located in Columbia County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hillsborough County community of Pinewood.
      • Miami-Dade County
      • This Pinewood is located in Miami-Dade County and lies 540 miles [869 km] to the south southeast of the Pinewood that is located in Columbia County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Miami-Dade County community of Pinewood.
    • Louisiana
      • Vernon Parish
      • This Pinewood is located in Vernon Parish and lies 673 miles [1,083.1 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Pinewood that is located in Columbia County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Vernon Parish community of Pinewood.
    • Minnesota
      • Beltrami County
      • This Pinewood is located in Beltrami County and lies 1,184 miles [1,905.5 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Pinewood that is located in Columbia County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Beltrami County community of Pinewood.
    • North Carolina
      • Caldwell County
      • This Pinewood is located in Caldwell County and lies 169 miles [272 km]<1> to the north of the Pinewood that is located in Columbia County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Caldwell County community of Pinewood.
      • Wayne County
      • This Pinewood is located in Wayne County and lies 273 miles [439.4 km] to the east northeast of the Pinewood that is located in Columbia County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wayne County community of Pinewood.
    • Ontario
      • This Pinewood lies 896 miles [1,442 km]<1> to the north of the Pinewood that is located in Columbia County.
    • Pennsylvania
      • Bucks County
      • This Pinewood is located in Bucks County and lies 611 miles [983.3 km]<1> to the northeast of the Pinewood that is located in Columbia County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bucks County community of Pinewood.
    • South Carolina
      • Beaufort County
      • This Pinewood is located in Beaufort County and lies 107 miles [172.2 km]<1> to the southeast of the Pinewood that is located in Columbia County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Beaufort County community of Pinewood.
      • Clarendon 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 South Carolina community of Pinewood [Clarendon County].
      • Horry County
      • This Pinewood is located in Horry County and lies 178 miles [286.5 km] to the east of the Pinewood that is located in Columbia County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Horry County community of Pinewood.
      • Richland County
      • This Pinewood is located in Richland County and lies 78 miles [125.5 km] to the east northeast of the Pinewood that is located in Columbia County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Richland County community of Pinewood.
      • Sumter County
      • This Pinewood is located in Sumter County and lies 97 miles [156.1 km] to the east of the Pinewood that is located in Columbia County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sumter County community of Pinewood.
    • Tennessee
      • Hickman County
      • This Pinewood is located in Hickman County and lies 344 miles [553.6 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Pinewood that is located in Columbia County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hickman County community of Pinewood.
    • Texas
      • Gregg 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 Texas community of Pinewood [Gregg County].
    • Vermont
      • Chittenden 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 Vermont community of Pinewood [Chittenden County].

Curious and Interesting Names Near Pinewood ...

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 east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arrow Head
    • Arrow Head is located in Columbia County
  • Camelot
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Camelot have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Camelot
    • Camelot is located in Columbia County
  • Chimney Hill
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chimney Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chimney Hill
    • Chimney Hill is located in Columbia County
  • Evans
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
  • Evans Mill
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • 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
  • Glennwood
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glennwood have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glennwood
    • Glennwood is located in Columbia County
  • Hillbrook
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • 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
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • 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
  • Lake Royal
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake Royal have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Royal
    • Lake Royal is located in Columbia County
  • Maple Creek
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maple Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maple Creek
    • Maple Creek is located in Columbia County
  • Maysville ‑ Historic
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • 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
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • 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
  • Continue List   (6 more) ...
    • Quail Creek
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • 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
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • 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
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • 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
    • Ropers Crossroads
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ropers Crossroads have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ropers Crossroads
      • Ropers Crossroads is located in Columbia County
    • Sugarcreek
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sugarcreek have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sugarcreek
      • Sugarcreek is located in Columbia County
    • Sweetbriar
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • 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

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

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

  • Appling, which is the Seat of Columbia County, lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<1> to the west northwest. If you could walk a straight line from Pinewood to Appling, with an average speed<5> 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 130 miles [209.2 km] to the west (W). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take less than three hours, a buggy would take 5 days and walking would take 8 days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 468 miles [753.2 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<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,353 miles [10,224.2 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,048 miles [11,342.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,930 miles [7,934.1 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>

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

The official website for Columbia County: www.columbiacountyga.gov/

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- Pinewood) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Pinewood. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 33.5101, Longitude: -82.1440       In this case, the coordinates for Pinewood 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 Pinewood 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 Pinewood 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 310.945 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 306.137 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 308.484 degrees.









 

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