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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 Summerville, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Summerville 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 Summerville:
    • 33.947881, -84.031298
    • 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 Summerville
  • 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 Summerville ...

We found 32 communities that share the name Summerville.

There are two communities within Georgia that are also named Summerville.

Beyond Georgia, we know of another 30 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 30 communities, 27 are located in the United States and eight are in Canada.

  • Communities Located In Georgia ...
    • Chattooga County
      • This Summerville is located in Chattooga County and lies 83 miles [133.6 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Summerville that is located in Gwinnett County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chattooga County community of Summerville.
    • Richmond County
      • This Summerville is located in Richmond County and lies 120 miles [193.1 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Summerville that is located in Gwinnett County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Richmond County community of Summerville.
  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • Mobile County
      • This Summerville is located in Mobile County and lies 323 miles [519.8 km]<1> to the southwest of the Summerville that is located in Gwinnett County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mobile County community of Summerville.
    • Arkansas
      • Calhoun County
      • This Summerville is located in Calhoun County and lies 478 miles [769.3 km]<1> to the west of the Summerville that is located in Gwinnett County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Calhoun County community of Summerville.
    • California
      • Siskiyou County
      • This Summerville is located in Siskiyou County and lies 2,174 miles [3,498.7 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Summerville that is located in Gwinnett County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Siskiyou County community of Summerville.
      • Tehama County
      • This community is historic<2> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the California community of Summerville [Tehama County].
    • Colorado
      • Boulder County
      • This Summerville is located in Boulder County and lies 1,247 miles [2,006.9 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Summerville that is located in Gwinnett County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Boulder County community of Summerville.
    • Florida
      • Duval County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Florida community of Summerville [Duval County].
    • Illinois
      • Macoupin County
      • This Summerville is located in Macoupin County and lies 494 miles [795 km]<1> to the northwest of the Summerville that is located in Gwinnett County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Macoupin County community of Summerville.
    • Kansas
      • Leavenworth County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Kansas community of Summerville [Leavenworth County].
    • Louisiana
      • Catahoula Parish
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Louisiana community of Summerville [Catahoula Parish].
      • La Salle Parish
      • This Summerville is located in La Salle Parish and lies 495 miles [796.6 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Summerville that is located in Gwinnett County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the La Salle Parish community of Summerville.
    • Maryland
      • Calvert County
      • This community is historic<2> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Maryland community of Summerville [Calvert County].
    • Michigan
      • Cass County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Michigan community of Summerville [Cass County].
      • Montcalm 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 Michigan community of Summerville [Montcalm County].
    • Mississippi
      • Noxubee County
      • This community is historic<2> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Mississippi community of Summerville [Noxubee County].
    • Missouri
      • Boone County
      • This community is historic<2> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Missouri community of Summerville [Boone County].
    • New Brunswick
      • This Summerville lies 1,231 miles [1,981.1 km]<1> to the northeast of the Summerville that is located in Gwinnett County.
    • New York
      • Monroe County
      • This Summerville is located in Monroe County and lies 729 miles [1,173.2 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Summerville that is located in Gwinnett County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Monroe County community of Summerville.
    • Newfoundland and Labrador
      • This Summerville lies 1,854 miles [2,983.7 km]<1> to the northeast of the Summerville that is located in Gwinnett County.
    • North Carolina
      • Harnett County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the North Carolina community of Summerville [Harnett County].
    • Nova Scotia
      • This Summerville lies 1,302 miles [2,095.4 km]<1> to the northeast of the Summerville that is located in Gwinnett County.
    • Ontario
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Ontario community of Summerville.
    • Oregon
      • Union County
      • This Summerville is located in Union County and lies 1,953 miles [3,143 km]<1> to the northwest of the Summerville that is located in Gwinnett County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Union County community of Summerville.
    • Pennsylvania
      • Jefferson County
      • This Summerville is located in Jefferson County and lies 561 miles [902.8 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Summerville that is located in Gwinnett County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of Summerville.
      • Susquehanna County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Pennsylvania community of Summerville [Susquehanna County].
    • Prince Edward Island
      • This Summerville lies 1,399 miles [2,251.5 km]<1> to the northeast of the Summerville that is located in Gwinnett County.
    • South Carolina
      • Dorchester County
      • This Summerville is located in Dorchester County and lies 231 miles [371.8 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Summerville that is located in Gwinnett County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dorchester County community of Summerville.
      • Richland County
      • This Summerville is located in Richland County and lies 156 miles [251.1 km] to the east of the Summerville that is located in Gwinnett County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Richland County community of Summerville.
    • South Dakota
      • Perkins County
      • This Summerville is located in Perkins County and lies 1,256 miles [2,021.3 km]<1> to the northwest of the Summerville that is located in Gwinnett County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Perkins County community of Summerville.
    • Texas
      • Gonzales County
      • This Summerville is located in Gonzales County and lies 847 miles [1,363.1 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Summerville that is located in Gwinnett County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Gonzales County community of Summerville.
    • Vermont
      • Caledonia County
      • This community is historic<2> and although located in Caledonia County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Caledonia County community of Summerville.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Summerville ...

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.

  • Cotton Creek
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cotton Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cotton Creek
    • Cotton Creek is located in Gwinnett County
  • Cricket Hill
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cricket Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cricket Hill
    • Cricket Hill is located in Gwinnett County
  • Emerald Forest
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Emerald Forest have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Emerald Forest
    • Emerald Forest is located in Gwinnett County
  • Flowers Crossing
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Flowers Crossing have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flowers Crossing
    • Flowers Crossing is located in Gwinnett County
  • Forest River
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest River have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest River
    • Forest River is located in Gwinnett County
  • Friendly Village of Crooked Creek
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Friendly Village of Crooked Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Friendly Village of Crooked Creek
    • Friendly Village of Crooked Creek is located in Gwinnett County
  • Heritage Station
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heritage Station have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heritage Station
    • Heritage Station is located in Gwinnett County
  • Hunting Creek
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hunting Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunting Creek
    • Hunting Creek is located in Gwinnett County
  • Marsh Creek
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marsh Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marsh Creek
    • Marsh Creek is located in Gwinnett County
  • Murphyville
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Murphyville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Murphyville
    • Murphyville is located in Gwinnett County
  • Plantation Woods
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Plantation Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Plantation Woods
    • Plantation Woods is located in Gwinnett County
  • Rambling Woods
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rambling Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rambling Woods
    • Rambling Woods is located in Gwinnett County
  • Continue List   (5 more) ...
    • Regency Woods
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Regency Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Regency Woods
      • Regency Woods is located in Gwinnett County
      • Estimated population in 2019: 189 people
    • River Bridge
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for River Bridge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for River Bridge
      • River Bridge is located in Gwinnett County
    • Sandlewood
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sandlewood have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandlewood
      • Sandlewood is located in Gwinnett County
    • Steeplechase
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Steeplechase have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Steeplechase
      • Steeplechase is located in Gwinnett County
    • Sweet Water
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sweet Water have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sweet Water
      • Sweet Water is located in Gwinnett County

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

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

  • Lawrenceville, which is the Seat of Gwinnett County, lies just to the East Northeast.
  • Atlanta, which is the State Capital of Georgia, lies 24 miles [38.6 km]<1> to the west southwest (WSW). If you could walk a straight line from Summerville to Atlanta, with an average speed<5> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take just about two full days to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take most of a day.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 517 miles [832 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 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 6,415 miles [10,323.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,117 miles [11,453.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,995 miles [8,038.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>

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

The official website for Gwinnett County: www.co.gwinnett.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 from Point A (ie- Summerville) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Summerville. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 33.9479, Longitude: -84.0313       In this case, the coordinates for Summerville have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<2>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 Summerville, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.
<3>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 Mile's to see Pete ... Mile's 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 Summerville 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.
<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 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 Summerville 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 312.052 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 307.473 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 309.099 degrees.




 

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