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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 Wilmington, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Wilmington 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 Wilmington:
    • 31.981882, -80.997056
    • 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 Wilmington
  • 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 Wilmington ...

We found seventeen communities that share the name Wilmington.

Within Georgia, the name Wilmington is unique.

Beyond Georgia, we know of another seventeen communities that are located throughout in the United States.

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • Walker County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Alabama community of Wilmington [Walker County].
    • California
      • Los Angeles County
      • This Wilmington is located in Los Angeles County and lies 2,152 miles [3,463.3 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Wilmington that is located in Chatham County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Los Angeles County community of Wilmington.
    • Delaware
      • New Castle County
      • This Wilmington is located in New Castle County and lies 616 miles [991.4 km]<2> to the north northeast of the Wilmington that is located in Chatham County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the New Castle County community of Wilmington.
    • Illinois
      • Greene County
      • This Wilmington is located in Greene County and lies 741 miles [1,192.5 km]<2> to the northwest of the Wilmington that is located in Chatham County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Greene County community of Wilmington.
      • Will County
      • This Wilmington is located in Will County and lies 756 miles [1,216.7 km] to the north northwest of the Wilmington that is located in Chatham County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Will County community of Wilmington.
    • Indiana
      • Dearborn County
      • This Wilmington is located in Dearborn County and lies 536 miles [862.6 km]<2> to the north northwest of the Wilmington that is located in Chatham County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dearborn County community of Wilmington.
    • Kansas
      • Wabaunsee County
      • This Wilmington is located in Wabaunsee County and lies 961 miles [1,546.6 km]<2> to the northwest of the Wilmington that is located in Chatham County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wabaunsee County community of Wilmington.
    • Massachusetts
      • Middlesex County
      • This Wilmington is located in Middlesex County and lies 906 miles [1,458.1 km]<2> to the north northeast of the Wilmington that is located in Chatham County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Middlesex County community of Wilmington.
    • Minnesota
      • Houston County
      • This Wilmington is located in Houston County and lies 982 miles [1,580.4 km]<2> to the north northwest of the Wilmington that is located in Chatham County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Houston County community of Wilmington.
    • New York
      • Essex County
      • This Wilmington is located in Essex County and lies 940 miles [1,512.8 km]<2> to the north northeast of the Wilmington that is located in Chatham County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Essex County community of Wilmington.
    • North Carolina
      • New Hanover County
      • This Wilmington is located in New Hanover County and lies 236 miles [379.8 km]<2> to the northeast of the Wilmington that is located in Chatham County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the New Hanover County community of Wilmington.
    • Ohio
      • Clinton County
      • This Wilmington is located in Clinton County and lies 538 miles [865.8 km]<2> to the north northwest of the Wilmington that is located in Chatham County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clinton County community of Wilmington.
      • Holmes County
      • This community is historic<3> and although located in Holmes County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Holmes County community of Wilmington.
      • Tuscarawas County
      • This community is historic and although located in Tuscarawas County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tuscarawas County community of Wilmington.
    • Utah
      • Salt Lake County
      • This Wilmington is located in Salt Lake County and lies 1,809 miles [2,911.3 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Wilmington that is located in Chatham County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Salt Lake County community of Wilmington.
    • Vermont
      • Windham County
      • This Wilmington is located in Windham County and lies 872 miles [1,403.3 km]<2> to the north northeast of the Wilmington that is located in Chatham County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Windham County community of Wilmington.
    • Virginia
      • Fluvanna County
      • This Wilmington is located in Fluvanna County and lies 434 miles [698.5 km]<2> to the north northeast of the Wilmington that is located in Chatham County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fluvanna County community of Wilmington.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Wilmington ...

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
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bona Bella have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bona Bella
    • Bona Bella is located in Chatham County
  • Cedar Hammock
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedar Hammock have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Hammock
    • Cedar Hammock is located in Chatham County
  • Cresthill
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cresthill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cresthill
    • Cresthill is located in Chatham County
  • Fleetwood
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fleetwood have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fleetwood
    • Fleetwood is located in Chatham County
  • Golden Isles
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
  • Gordonston
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gordonston have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gordonston
    • Gordonston is located in Chatham County
  • Green Acres
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Acres have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Acres
    • Green Acres is located in Chatham County
  • Grove Park
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grove Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grove Park
    • Grove Park is located in Chatham County
  • Halcyon Bluff
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Halcyon Bluff have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Halcyon Bluff
    • Halcyon Bluff is located in Chatham County
  • Harbor Creek
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harbor Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harbor Creek
    • Harbor Creek is located in Chatham County
  • Isle of Armstrong
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Isle of Armstrong have been provided by the GNIS.<4> 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
  • Isle of Hope
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Isle of Hope have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Isle of Hope
    • Isle of Hope is located in Chatham County
  • Continue List   (11 more) ...
    • Kings Wood
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kings Wood have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kings Wood
      • Kings Wood is located in Chatham County
    • Magnolia Park
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Magnolia Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Magnolia Park
      • Magnolia Park is located in Chatham County
    • Pin Point
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pin Point have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pin Point
      • Pin Point is located in Chatham County
    • Pine Gardens
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pine Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pine Gardens
      • Pine Gardens is located in Chatham County
    • Rivers End
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rivers End have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rivers End
      • Rivers End is located in Chatham County
    • Rose Hill
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rose Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rose Hill
      • Rose Hill is located in Chatham County
    • Sackville ‑ Historic
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sackville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sackville
      • Sackville is located in Chatham County
    • Skidaway Island
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Skidaway Island have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Skidaway Island
      • Skidaway Island is located in Chatham County
    • Sunset Park
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunset Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunset Park
      • Sunset Park is located in Chatham County
    • Thunderbolt
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Thunderbolt have been provided by the GNIS.<4> 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 <5>
    • Victory Heights
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Victory Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Victory Heights
      • Victory Heights is located in Chatham County

How Far From Wilmington to ...

We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers, Almanacs & Directories that were published in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the Gazetteers include the distance from a community such as Wilmington to various places of note, such as the White House.

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

  • Savannah, which is the Seat of Chatham County, lies just to the Northwest.
  • Atlanta, which is the State Capital of Georgia, lies 231 miles [371.8 km]<2> to the west northwest (WNW). If you could drive a straight line from Wilmington to Atlanta, with an average speed<6>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 14 days. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take 9 days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 526 miles [846.5 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<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,371 miles [10,253.1 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,056 miles [11,355.5 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,943 miles [7,955 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<10>

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Wilmington. 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>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 Wilmington 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.
<2>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- Wilmington) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Wilmington. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 31.9819, Longitude: -80.9971       In this case, the coordinates for Wilmington have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<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 Wilmington, 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 Wilmington 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 310.258 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 305.129 degrees.
<10>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 308.465 degrees.




 

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