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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 Highland Heights, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Highland Heights and the surrounding area.
- 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 Highland Heights:
- 39.033664, -84.453271
- 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 Highland Heights
- 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 Highland Heights ...
We found twelve communities that share the name Highland Heights.
Within Kentucky, the name Highland Heights is unique.
Beyond Kentucky, we know of another twelve communities that are located throughout in the United States.
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Florida
- Hillsborough County
- This Highland Heights is located in Hillsborough County and lies 772 miles [1,242.4 km]<1> to the south of the Highland Heights that is located in Campbell County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hillsborough County community of Highland Heights.
- Georgia
- Lowndes County
- This Highland Heights is located in Lowndes County and lies 566 miles [910.9 km]<1> to the south of the Highland Heights that is located in Campbell County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lowndes County community of Highland Heights.
- Ohio
- Cuyahoga County
- This Highland Heights is located in Cuyahoga County and lies 233 miles [375 km]<1> to the northeast of the Highland Heights that is located in Campbell County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cuyahoga County community of Highland Heights.
- Pennsylvania
- Delaware 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 Pennsylvania community of Highland Heights [Delaware County].
- Tennessee
- Davidson 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 Tennessee community of Highland Heights [Davidson County].
- Giles County
- This Highland Heights is located in Giles County and lies 302 miles [486 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Highland Heights that is located in Campbell County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Giles County community of Highland Heights.
- Maury County
- This Highland Heights is located in Maury County and lies 276 miles [444.2 km] to the south southwest of the Highland Heights that is located in Campbell County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Maury County community of Highland Heights.
- Shelby 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 Tennessee community of Highland Heights [Shelby County].
- Wilson County
- This Highland Heights is located in Wilson County and lies 225 miles [362.1 km] to the south southwest of the Highland Heights that is located in Campbell County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wilson County community of Highland Heights.
- Texas
- Harris County
- This Highland Heights is located in Harris County and lies 888 miles [1,429.1 km]<1> to the southwest of the Highland Heights that is located in Campbell County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harris County community of Highland Heights.
- Virginia
- Northampton County
- This Highland Heights is located in Northampton County and lies 478 miles [769.3 km]<1> to the east of the Highland Heights that is located in Campbell County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Northampton County community of Highland Heights.
- Washington
- Grays Harbor County
- This Highland Heights is located in Grays Harbor County and lies 2,056 miles [3,308.8 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Highland Heights that is located in Campbell County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Grays Harbor County community of Highland Heights.
Curious and Interesting Names Near Highland Heights ...
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.
- Bucktown ‑ Historic
(5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bucktown have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bucktown
- Bucktown is located in Hamilton County (OH)
- California
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for California have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for California
- California is located in Hamilton County (OH)
- Cold Spring
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cold Spring have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cold Spring
- Cold Spring is located in Campbell County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 6,628 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cold Spring <4>
- Fruit Hill
(5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fruit Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fruit Hill
- Fruit Hill is located in Hamilton County (OH)
- Grant
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grant have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grant
- Grant is located in Kenton County
- Johns Hill
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Johns Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Johns Hill
- Johns Hill is located in Campbell County
- Lakeview
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lakeview have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lakeview
- Lakeview is located in Kenton County
- Lamb
(5 miles [8 km] to the south)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lamb have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lamb
- Lamb is located in Kenton County
- Lookout Heights
(5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lookout Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lookout Heights
- Lookout Heights is located in Kenton County
- Melbourne
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Melbourne have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Melbourne
- Melbourne is located in Campbell County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 487 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Melbourne <4>
- Park Hills
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Park Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Park Hills
- Park Hills is located in Kenton County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,995 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Park Hills <4>
- Pool's Creek
(Less than 2 miles to the south)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pool's Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pool's Creek
- Pool's Creek is located in Campbell County
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- Silver Grove
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
- Summit Hills Heights
(5 miles [8 km] to the west)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Summit Hills Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Summit Hills Heights
- Summit Hills Heights is located in Kenton County
- Sweetwine ‑ Historic
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sweetwine have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sweetwine
- Sweetwine is located in Hamilton County (OH)
- Watch Hill
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Watch Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Watch Hill
- Watch Hill is located in Hamilton County (OH)
- Woodlawn
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodlawn have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodlawn
- Woodlawn is located in Campbell County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 239 people
How Far From Highland Heights 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 city such as Highland Heights to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Highland Heights and extending to:
- Alexandria, which is the Seat of Campbell County, lies just to the Southeast.
- Frankfort, which is the State Capital of Kentucky, lies 61 miles [98.2 km]<1> to the south southwest (SSW). If you could walk a straight line from Highland Heights to Frankfort, with an average speed<5> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take most of three days to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take about three full days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 398 miles [640.5 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 16 days and walking would take 23 days.
- The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,196 miles [9,971.5 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,919 miles [11,135.1 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,795 miles [7,716.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
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- Highland Heights) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Highland Heights. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.0337, Longitude: -84.4533 |
| <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 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 Highland Heights 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 Highland Heights 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 312.395 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 308.594 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 307.897 degrees. |
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