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

When in Woodbury, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Woodbury 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 Woodbury:
    • 39.910297, -85.893028
    • 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 Woodbury
  • 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 Woodbury ...

We found 23 communities that share the name Woodbury.

Within Indiana, the name Woodbury is unique.

Beyond Indiana, we know of another 23 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 23 communities, 22 are located in the United States and one is in Canada.

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Connecticut
      • Litchfield County
      • This Woodbury is located in Litchfield County and lies 672 miles [1,081.5 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Woodbury that is located in Hancock County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Litchfield County community of Woodbury.
    • Delaware
      • Kent County
      • This Woodbury is located in Kent County and lies 554 miles [891.6 km]<1> to the east of the Woodbury that is located in Hancock County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kent County community of Woodbury.
    • Georgia
      • Meriwether County
      • This Woodbury is located in Meriwether County and lies 483 miles [777.3 km]<1> to the south of the Woodbury that is located in Hancock County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Meriwether County community of Woodbury.
    • Illinois
      • Cumberland County
      • This Woodbury is located in Cumberland County and lies 137 miles [220.5 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Woodbury that is located in Hancock County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cumberland County community of Woodbury.
    • Kentucky
      • Butler County
      • This Woodbury is located in Butler County and lies 192 miles [309 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Woodbury that is located in Hancock County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Butler County community of Woodbury.
    • Michigan
      • Eaton County
      • This Woodbury is located in Eaton County and lies 201 miles [323.5 km]<1> to the north of the Woodbury that is located in Hancock County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Eaton County community of Woodbury.
    • Minnesota
      • Carlton County
      • This Woodbury is located in Carlton County and lies 586 miles [943.1 km]<1> to the northwest of the Woodbury that is located in Hancock County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Carlton County community of Woodbury.
      • Ramsey 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 Minnesota community of Woodbury [Ramsey County].
      • Washington County
      • This Woodbury is located in Washington County and lies 497 miles [799.8 km] to the northwest of the Woodbury that is located in Hancock County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washington County community of Woodbury.
    • New Jersey
      • Gloucester County
      • This Woodbury is located in Gloucester County and lies 568 miles [914.1 km]<1> to the east of the Woodbury that is located in Hancock County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Gloucester County community of Woodbury.
    • New Mexico
      • Sandoval County
      • This community is historic<3> and although located in Sandoval County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sandoval County community of Woodbury.
    • New York
      • Nassau County
      • This Woodbury is located in Nassau County and lies 656 miles [1,055.7 km]<1> to the east of the Woodbury that is located in Hancock County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Nassau County community of Woodbury.
      • Orange County
      • This Woodbury is located in Orange County and lies 625 miles [1,005.8 km] to the east northeast of the Woodbury that is located in Hancock County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Orange County community of Woodbury.
      • Queens 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 Woodbury [Queens County].
    • Ohio
      • Carroll County
      • This community is historic<3> and although located in Carroll County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Carroll County community of Woodbury.
      • Delaware County
      • This community is historic and although located in Delaware County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Delaware County community of Woodbury.
    • Ontario
      • 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 Ontario community of Woodbury.
    • Pennsylvania
      • Bedford County
      • This Woodbury is located in Bedford County and lies 399 miles [642.1 km]<1> to the east of the Woodbury that is located in Hancock County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bedford County community of Woodbury.
    • South Carolina
      • Marion County
      • This Woodbury is located in Marion County and lies 560 miles [901.2 km]<1> to the southeast of the Woodbury that is located in Hancock County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Marion County community of Woodbury.
    • Tennessee
      • Cannon County
      • This Woodbury is located in Cannon County and lies 282 miles [453.8 km]<1> to the south of the Woodbury that is located in Hancock County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cannon County community of Woodbury.
    • Texas
      • Hill County
      • This Woodbury is located in Hill County and lies 832 miles [1,339 km]<1> to the southwest of the Woodbury that is located in Hancock County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hill County community of Woodbury.
    • Utah
      • Salt Lake County
      • This Woodbury is located in Salt Lake County and lies 1,363 miles [2,193.5 km]<1> to the west of the Woodbury that is located in Hancock County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Salt Lake County community of Woodbury.
    • Vermont
      • Washington County
      • This Woodbury is located in Washington County and lies 756 miles [1,216.7 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Woodbury that is located in Hancock County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washington County community of Woodbury.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Woodbury ...

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.

  • Breakwater
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Breakwater have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Breakwater
    • Breakwater is located in Hamilton County
  • Chestnut Hill
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chestnut Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chestnut Hill
    • Chestnut Hill is located in Hamilton County
  • Colonial Village
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Colonial Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Colonial Village
    • Colonial Village is located in Hancock County
  • Denny Corner
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Denny Corner
    • Denny Corner is located in Hancock County
  • Forest Knoll
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest Knoll have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Knoll
    • Forest Knoll is located in Hamilton County
  • Fortville
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
  • Gray Eagle
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gray Eagle have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gray Eagle
    • Gray Eagle is located in Hamilton County
  • Heather Point
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heather Point have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heather Point
    • Heather Point is located in Hamilton County
  • Masthead
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Masthead have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Masthead
    • Masthead is located in Hamilton County
  • Rainbow Highlands
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rainbow Highlands have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rainbow Highlands
    • Rainbow Highlands is located in Marion County
  • Sail Place
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sail Place have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sail Place
    • Sail Place is located in Hamilton County
  • Sandstone Lakes
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sandstone Lakes have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandstone Lakes
    • Sandstone Lakes is located in Hamilton County
  • Continue List   (6 more) ...
    • Sandstone Ridge
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sandstone Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandstone Ridge
      • Sandstone Ridge is located in Hamilton County
    • Sandstone Woods
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sandstone Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandstone Woods
      • Sandstone Woods is located in Hamilton County
    • Sawgrass
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sawgrass have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sawgrass
      • Sawgrass is located in Hamilton County
    • Sunview
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunview have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunview
      • Sunview is located in Madison County
    • Thorny Ridge
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Thorny Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Thorny Ridge
      • Thorny Ridge is located in Hamilton County
    • Windjammer
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Windjammer have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Windjammer
      • Windjammer is located in Hamilton County

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

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

  • Greenfield, which is the Seat of Hancock County, lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<1> to the southeast. If you could walk a straight line from Woodbury to Greenfield, with an average speed<6> 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.
  • Indianapolis, which is the State Capital of Indiana, lies 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest (SW). The buggy would take five to six hours and walking would take most of a day.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 477 miles [767.7 km] to the east (E). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take most of a day, a buggy would take 19 days and walking would take 28 days.
  • The shortest distance<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,211 miles [9,995.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,940 miles [11,168.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,818 miles [7,753.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<10>

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

The official website for Hancock County: www.hancockcoingov.org/

The official website for State of Indiana: https://www.in.gov

Footnotes ...

<1>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' (or 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- Woodbury) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Woodbury. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.9103, Longitude: -85.8930    
<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 Bird Creek to see Pete ... Bird 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 Woodbury 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 Woodbury, 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 Woodbury 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 313.307 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 309.762 degrees.
<10>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 308.301 degrees.









 

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