Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Ridgewood, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Ridgewood and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Ridgewood
- 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 Ridgewood:
- 32.033543, -81.098445
- 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 Ridgewood
- 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 Chatham County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Chatham County
- Since Ridgewood is near Jasper County and also Bryan County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Jasper County
- eBird sighting report for Bryan 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 Ridgewood ...
We found 41 communities that share the name Ridgewood.
There are three communities within Georgia that are also named Ridgewood.
Beyond Georgia, we know of another 38 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 38 communities, 40 are located in the United States and two are in Canada.
- Communities Located In Georgia ...
- Clayton County
- Gwinnett County
- Richmond County
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Jefferson County
- This Ridgewood is located in Jefferson County and lies 341 miles [548.8 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Ridgewood that is located in Chatham County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of Ridgewood.
- Madison County
- This Ridgewood is located in Madison County and lies 361 miles [581 km] to the west northwest of the Ridgewood that is located in Chatham County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Madison County community of Ridgewood.
- Pike County
- This Ridgewood is located in Pike County and lies 284 miles [457.1 km] to the west of the Ridgewood that is located in Chatham County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pike County community of Ridgewood.
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Middlesex County
- This Ridgewood is located in Middlesex County and lies 794 miles [1,277.8 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Ridgewood that is located in Chatham County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Middlesex County community of Ridgewood.
- New London County
- This Ridgewood is located in New London County and lies 810 miles [1,303.6 km] to the northeast of the Ridgewood that is located in Chatham County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the New London County community of Ridgewood.
- Delaware
- Florida
- Alachua 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 Florida community of Ridgewood [Alachua County].
- Clay County
- This Ridgewood is located in Clay County and lies 136 miles [218.9 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Ridgewood that is located in Chatham County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clay County community of Ridgewood.
- Polk County
- This Ridgewood is located in Polk County and lies 290 miles [466.7 km] to the south of the Ridgewood that is located in Chatham County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Polk County community of Ridgewood.
- Putnam 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 Florida community of Ridgewood [Putnam County].
- Illinois
- Cook 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 Illinois community of Ridgewood [Cook County].
- Will County
- This Ridgewood is located in Will County and lies 759 miles [1,221.5 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Ridgewood that is located in Chatham County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Will County community of Ridgewood.
- Indiana
- Louisiana
- Caddo Parish
- This Ridgewood is located in Caddo Parish and lies 741 miles [1,192.5 km]<1> to the west of the Ridgewood that is located in Chatham County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Caddo Parish community of Ridgewood.
- East Baton Rouge Parish
- This Ridgewood is located in East Baton Rouge Parish and lies 595 miles [957.6 km] to the west of the Ridgewood that is located in Chatham County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the East Baton Rouge Parish community of Ridgewood.
- Maryland
- New Jersey
- New York
- Niagara County
- This Ridgewood is located in Niagara County and lies 785 miles [1,263.3 km]<1> to the north of the Ridgewood that is located in Chatham County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Niagara County community of Ridgewood.
- Oneida 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 Ridgewood [Oneida County].
- Queens County
- This Ridgewood is located in Queens County and lies 719 miles [1,157.1 km] to the north northeast of the Ridgewood that is located in Chatham County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Queens County community of Ridgewood.
- North Carolina
- Rowan County
- This Ridgewood is located in Rowan County and lies 252 miles [405.6 km]<1> to the north of the Ridgewood that is located in Chatham County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rowan County community of Ridgewood.
- Union County
- This Ridgewood is located in Union County and lies 204 miles [328.3 km] to the north of the Ridgewood that is located in Chatham County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Union County community of Ridgewood.
- Wake County
- This Ridgewood is located in Wake County and lies 294 miles [473.1 km] to the north northeast of the Ridgewood that is located in Chatham County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wake County community of Ridgewood.
- Wayne County
- This Ridgewood is located in Wayne County and lies 293 miles [471.5 km] to the northeast of the Ridgewood that is located in Chatham County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wayne County community of Ridgewood.
- Ohio
- Clark County
- This Ridgewood is located in Clark County and lies 567 miles [912.5 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Ridgewood that is located in Chatham County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clark County community of Ridgewood.
- Muskingum 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 Ohio community of Ridgewood [Muskingum County].
- Ontario
- This Ridgewood lies 758 miles [1,219.9 km]<1> to the north of the Ridgewood that is located in Chatham County.
- Pennsylvania
- Berks County
- This Ridgewood is located in Berks County and lies 639 miles [1,028.4 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Ridgewood that is located in Chatham County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Berks County community of Ridgewood.
- Luzerne County
- This Ridgewood is located in Luzerne County and lies 701 miles [1,128.2 km] to the north northeast of the Ridgewood that is located in Chatham County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Luzerne County community of Ridgewood.
- South Carolina
- Charleston 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 Ridgewood [Charleston County].
- Oconee County
- This Ridgewood is located in Oconee County and lies 212 miles [341.2 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Ridgewood that is located in Chatham County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Oconee County community of Ridgewood.
- Richland 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 South Carolina community of Ridgewood [Richland County].
- Tennessee
- Bradley County
- This Ridgewood is located in Bradley County and lies 310 miles [498.9 km]<1> to the northwest of the Ridgewood that is located in Chatham County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bradley County community of Ridgewood.
- Campbell County
- This Ridgewood is located in Campbell County and lies 340 miles [547.2 km] to the north northwest of the Ridgewood that is located in Chatham County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Campbell County community of Ridgewood.
- Jefferson County
- This Ridgewood is located in Jefferson County and lies 316 miles [508.6 km] to the north northwest of the Ridgewood that is located in Chatham County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of Ridgewood.
- West Virginia
- Alabama
Curious and Interesting Names Near Ridgewood ...
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.
- Bona Bella
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bona Bella have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bona Bella
- Bona Bella is located in Chatham County
- Carver Village
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Carver Village have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carver Village
- Carver Village is located in Chatham County
- Cloverdale
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cloverdale have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cloverdale
- Cloverdale is located in Chatham County
- Cresthill
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south) - Fleetwood
(Less than 2 miles to the east) - Florida Junction
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Florida Junction have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Florida Junction
- Florida Junction is located in Chatham County
- Gordonston
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gordonston have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gordonston
- Gordonston is located in Chatham County
- Green Acres
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Acres have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Acres
- Green Acres is located in Chatham County
- Grove Park
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grove Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grove Park
- Grove Park is located in Chatham County
- Groveland
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest) - Halcyon Bluff
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Halcyon Bluff have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Halcyon Bluff
- Halcyon Bluff is located in Chatham County
- Isle of Armstrong
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Isle of Armstrong have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Isle of Armstrong
- Isle of Armstrong is located in Chatham County
- Population from the 2010 Census: 2,402 people
- Continue List (11 more) ...
- Kings Wood
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kings Wood have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kings Wood
- Kings Wood is located in Chatham County
- Liberty City
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Liberty City have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Liberty City
- Liberty City is located in Chatham County
- Magnolia Park
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Magnolia Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Magnolia Park
- Magnolia Park is located in Chatham County
- Pine Gardens
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pine Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pine Gardens
- Pine Gardens is located in Chatham County
- Rivers End
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rivers End have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rivers End
- Rivers End is located in Chatham County
- Rose Hill
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south) - Sackville ‑ Historic
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast) - Sunset Park
(Less than 2 miles to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunset Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunset Park
- Sunset Park is located in Chatham County
- Thunderbolt
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Thunderbolt have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Thunderbolt
- Thunderbolt is located in Chatham County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,601 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Thunderbolt <4>
- Union Junction
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Union Junction have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Union Junction
- Union Junction is located in Chatham County
- Estimated population in 2019: 1,899 people
- Victory Heights
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Victory Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Victory Heights
- Victory Heights is located in Chatham County
- Kings Wood
How Far From Ridgewood 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 Ridgewood to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Ridgewood and extending to:
- Savannah, which is the Seat of Chatham County, lies just to the North.
- Atlanta, which is the State Capital of Georgia, lies 224 miles [360.5 km]<1> to the west northwest (WNW). If you could drive a straight line from Ridgewood to Atlanta, with an average speed<5>of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, it would take nearly four hours to make the trip. A comfortable walk of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour would take 13 days. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take 9 days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 525 miles [844.9 km] to the north northeast (NNE). Driving 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 6,374 miles [10,258 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,058 miles [11,358.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,946 miles [7,959.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Ridgewood. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Chatham County: www.chathamcounty.org/
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' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Ridgewood) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Ridgewood. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 32.0335, Longitude: -81.0984 In this case, the coordinates for Ridgewood 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 Ridgewood 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 Ridgewood 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 310.315 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 305.202 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 308.487 degrees. |