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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 Westover, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Westover 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 Westover:
    • 33.394862, -81.990394
    • 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 Westover
  • 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 Westover ...

We found 34 communities that share the name Westover.

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

Beyond Georgia, we know of another 32 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 32 communities, 32 are located in the United States and two are in Canada.

  • Communities Located In Georgia ...
    • DeKalb County
      • This Westover is located in DeKalb County and lies 138 miles [222.1 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Westover that is located in Richmond County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the DeKalb County community of Westover.
    • Dougherty County
      • This Westover is located in Dougherty County and lies 179 miles [288.1 km]<1> to the southwest of the Westover that is located in Richmond County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dougherty County community of Westover.
  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • Shelby County
      • This Westover is located in Shelby County and lies 261 miles [420 km]<1> to the west of the Westover that is located in Richmond County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Shelby County community of Westover.
    • Arkansas
      • Mississippi County
      • This Westover is located in Mississippi County and lies 490 miles [788.6 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Westover that is located in Richmond County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mississippi County community of Westover.
      • Phillips County
      • This Westover is located in Phillips County and lies 501 miles [806.3 km] to the west of the Westover that is located in Richmond County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Phillips County community of Westover.
    • Indiana
      • Marion County
      • This Westover is located in Marion County and lies 506 miles [814.3 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Westover that is located in Richmond County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Marion County community of Westover.
    • Louisiana
      • West Baton Rouge Parish
      • This Westover is located in West Baton Rouge Parish and lies 579 miles [931.8 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Westover that is located in Richmond County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the West Baton Rouge Parish community of Westover.
    • Maryland
      • Cecil County
      • This Westover is located in Cecil County and lies 544 miles [875.5 km]<1> to the northeast of the Westover that is located in Richmond County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cecil County community of Westover.
      • Somerset County
      • This Westover is located in Somerset County and lies 479 miles [770.9 km] to the northeast of the Westover that is located in Richmond County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Somerset County community of Westover.
    • Michigan
      • Saint Clair 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 Michigan community of Westover [Saint Clair County].
    • Mississippi
      • Lamar County
      • This Westover is located in Lamar County and lies 452 miles [727.4 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Westover that is located in Richmond County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lamar County community of Westover.
    • Missouri
      • Crawford County
      • This Westover is located in Crawford County and lies 604 miles [972 km]<1> to the northwest of the Westover that is located in Richmond County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Crawford County community of Westover.
    • New York
      • Broome County
      • This Westover is located in Broome County and lies 685 miles [1,102.4 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Westover that is located in Richmond County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Broome County community of Westover.
    • North Carolina
      • Davidson County
      • This Westover is located in Davidson County and lies 194 miles [312.2 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Westover that is located in Richmond County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Davidson County community of Westover.
      • Iredell County
      • This Westover is located in Iredell County and lies 175 miles [281.6 km] to the north northeast of the Westover that is located in Richmond County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Iredell County community of Westover.
      • Wake County
      • This Westover is located in Wake County and lies 249 miles [400.7 km] to the northeast of the Westover that is located in Richmond County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wake County community of Westover.
      • Washington County
      • This Westover is located in Washington County and lies 347 miles [558.4 km] to the east northeast of the Westover that is located in Richmond County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washington County community of Westover.
      • Wayne County
      • This Westover is located in Wayne County and lies 264 miles [424.9 km] to the east northeast of the Westover that is located in Richmond County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wayne County community of Westover.
    • Ontario
      • This Westover lies 693 miles [1,115.3 km]<1> to the north of the Westover that is located in Richmond County.
    • Pennsylvania
      • Clearfield County
      • This Westover is located in Clearfield County and lies 539 miles [867.4 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Westover that is located in Richmond County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clearfield County community of Westover.
    • Quebec
      • This Westover lies 952 miles [1,532.1 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Westover that is located in Richmond County.
    • South Carolina
      • Greenwood County
      • This Westover is located in Greenwood County and lies 56 miles [90.1 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Westover that is located in Richmond County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Greenwood County community of Westover.
    • South Dakota
      • Jones County
      • This community is historic<3> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the South Dakota community of Westover [Jones County].
    • Tennessee
      • Madison County
      • This Westover is located in Madison County and lies 420 miles [675.9 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Westover that is located in Richmond County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Madison County community of Westover.
      • Washington County
      • This Westover is located in Washington County and lies 203 miles [326.7 km] to the north of the Westover that is located in Richmond County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washington County community of Westover.
    • Texas
      • Baylor County
      • This Westover is located in Baylor County and lies 979 miles [1,575.5 km]<1> to the west of the Westover that is located in Richmond County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Baylor County community of Westover.
      • Ector 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 Westover [Ector County].
    • Virginia
      • Arlington County
      • This Westover is located in Arlington County and lies 465 miles [748.3 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Westover that is located in Richmond County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Arlington County community of Westover.
      • Charles City County
      • This Westover is located in Charles City County and lies 383 miles [616.4 km] to the northeast of the Westover that is located in Richmond County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Charles City County community of Westover.
      • Chesapeake City
      • This Westover is located in Chesapeake City and lies 398 miles [640.5 km] to the northeast of the Westover that is located in Richmond County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chesapeake City community of Westover.
      • Culpeper County
      • This Westover is located in Culpeper County and lies 415 miles [667.9 km] to the north northeast of the Westover that is located in Richmond County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Culpeper County community of Westover.
      • Norfolk City
      • 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 Virginia community of Westover [Norfolk City].
      • Pittsylvania 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 Virginia community of Westover [Pittsylvania County].
    • West Virginia
      • Monongalia County
      • This Westover is located in Monongalia County and lies 445 miles [716.2 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Westover that is located in Richmond County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Monongalia County community of Westover.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Westover ...

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.

  • Adventure ‑ Historic
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Adventure have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Adventure
    • Adventure is located in Richmond County
  • Apple Valley
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Apple Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Apple Valley
    • Apple Valley is located in Richmond County
  • Colony Park
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Colony Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Colony Park
    • Colony Park is located in Richmond County
  • Edenwood
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Edenwood have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edenwood
    • Edenwood is located in Richmond County
  • Fairvale
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fairvale have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairvale
    • Fairvale is located in Richmond County
    • Population from the 2010 Census: 6,769 people
  • Glenn Hills
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glenn Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glenn Hills
    • Glenn Hills is located in Richmond County
  • Golden Terrace
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Golden Terrace have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Golden Terrace
    • Golden Terrace is located in Richmond County
  • Gordon Park
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gordon Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gordon Park
    • Gordon Park is located in Richmond County
  • Gracewood
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
  • Lumpkin Park
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lumpkin Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lumpkin Park
    • Lumpkin Park is located in Richmond County
  • Meadowbrook
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadowbrook have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadowbrook
    • Meadowbrook is located in Richmond County
  • Meadowlark
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadowlark have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadowlark
    • Meadowlark is located in Richmond County
  • Continue List   (9 more) ...
    • Nixon ‑ Historic
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nixon
      • Nixon is located in Richmond County
    • Quail Hollow
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Quail Hollow have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quail Hollow
      • Quail Hollow is located in Richmond County
    • Rain Tree
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rain Tree have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rain Tree
      • Rain Tree is located in Richmond County
    • Rolling Meadows
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rolling Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rolling Meadows
      • Rolling Meadows is located in Richmond County
    • Sand Bar Ferry
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sand Bar Ferry have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sand Bar Ferry
      • Sand Bar Ferry is located in Richmond County
    • Spanish Trace
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spanish Trace have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spanish Trace
      • Spanish Trace is located in Richmond County
    • Summerville
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Summerville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Summerville
      • Summerville is located in Richmond County
    • Twin Oaks
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Twin Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Twin Oaks
      • Twin Oaks is located in Richmond County
    • Woodlake
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodlake have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodlake
      • Woodlake is located in Richmond County

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

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

  • Augusta, which is the Seat of Richmond County, lies just to the North.
  • Atlanta, which is the State Capital of Georgia, lies 140 miles [225.3 km]<1> to the west (W). If you could drive a straight line from Westover to Atlanta, with an average speed<6>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 469 miles [754.8 km] to the north northeast (NNE). Driving would take most of a day, a buggy would take 19 days and walking would take 27 days.
  • The shortest distance<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,352 miles [10,222.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,046 miles [11,339.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,928 miles [7,930.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<10>

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Westover. 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 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Westover) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Westover. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 33.3949, Longitude: -81.9904       In this case, the coordinates for Westover 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 Westover 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>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 Westover, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.
<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're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<6>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.
<7>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 Westover to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 310.855 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 306.017 degrees.
<10>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 308.457 degrees.









 

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