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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 Hope, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Hope 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 Hope:
- 38.015796, -83.772909
- 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.
- Open the Heavens-Above website centered on Hope
- Bird Watching ...
- We enjoy finding new spots for bird watching and we use the eBird website for local sighting reports and to help identify hotspots.
- The eBird website is organized on a county-by-county basis. We have selected Montgomery County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- Open the eBird sighting report for Montgomery County
- Since Hope is near Bath County and also Menifee County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- Open the eBird sighting report for Bath County
- Open the eBird sighting report for Menifee County
- 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:
- Open the Waymark.com report for Hope
Communities Also Named Hope ...
We found 47 communities that are also named Hope.
Within Kentucky, the name Hope is unique.
Beyond Kentucky, we know of 47 communities that are located in the United States and Canada. Of these 47 communities, 44 are located in the United States and three are in Canada.
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alaska
- This Hope lies 3,175 miles [5,109.7 km]<1> to the northwest of the Hope that is located in Montgomery County.
- Arizona
- La Paz County
- This Hope is located in La Paz County and lies 1,693 miles [2,724.6 km]<1> to the west of the Hope that is located in Montgomery County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the La Paz County community of Hope.
- Arkansas
- Hempstead County
- This Hope is located in Hempstead County and lies 625 miles [1,005.8 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Hope that is located in Montgomery County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hempstead County community of Hope.
- British Columbia
- This Hope lies 2,011 miles [3,236.4 km]<1> to the northwest of the Hope that is located in Montgomery County.
- California
- Tulare 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 Hope [Tulare County].
- Georgia
- Pike 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 Georgia community of Hope [Pike County].
- Idaho
- Bonner County
- This Hope is located in Bonner County and lies 1,768 miles [2,845.3 km]<1> to the northwest of the Hope that is located in Montgomery County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bonner County community of Hope.
- Kootenai 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 Idaho community of Hope [Kootenai County].
- Illinois
- Vermilion County
- This Hope is located in Vermilion County and lies 268 miles [431.3 km]<1> to the northwest of the Hope that is located in Montgomery County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Vermilion County community of Hope.
- Indiana
- Bartholomew County
- This Hope is located in Bartholomew County and lies 139 miles [223.7 km]<1> to the northwest of the Hope that is located in Montgomery County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bartholomew County community of Hope.
- Iowa
- Greene 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 Iowa community of Hope [Greene County].
- Kansas
- Dickinson County
- This Hope is located in Dickinson County and lies 721 miles [1,160.3 km]<1> to the west of the Hope that is located in Montgomery County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dickinson County community of Hope.
- Louisiana
- Iberia Parish
- This Hope is located in Iberia Parish and lies 718 miles [1,155.5 km]<1> to the southwest of the Hope that is located in Montgomery County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Iberia Parish community of Hope.
- Saint John the Baptist Parish
- This Hope is located in Saint John the Baptist Parish and lies 674 miles [1,084.7 km] to the southwest of the Hope that is located in Montgomery County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Saint John the Baptist Parish community of Hope.
- Saint Martin Parish
- This Hope is located in Saint Martin Parish and lies 701 miles [1,128.2 km] to the southwest of the Hope that is located in Montgomery County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Saint Martin Parish community of Hope.
- Maine
- Knox County
- This Hope is located in Knox County and lies 872 miles [1,403.3 km]<1> to the northeast of the Hope that is located in Montgomery County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Knox County community of Hope.
- Maryland
- Queen Anne's County
- This Hope is located in Queen Anne's County and lies 427 miles [687.2 km]<1> to the east of the Hope that is located in Montgomery County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Queen Anne's County community of Hope.
- Michigan
- Eaton 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 Hope [Eaton County].
- Midland County
- This Hope is located in Midland County and lies 398 miles [640.5 km]<1> to the north of the Hope that is located in Montgomery County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Midland County community of Hope.
- Minnesota
- Blue Earth 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 Minnesota community of Hope [Blue Earth County].
- Steele County
- This Hope is located in Steele County and lies 642 miles [1,033.2 km]<1> to the northwest of the Hope that is located in Montgomery County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Steele County community of Hope.
- Mississippi
- Neshoba County
- This Hope is located in Neshoba County and lies 476 miles [766 km]<1> to the southwest of the Hope that is located in Montgomery County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Neshoba County community of Hope.
- Missouri
- Osage County
- This Hope is located in Osage County and lies 429 miles [690.4 km]<1> to the west of the Hope that is located in Montgomery County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Osage County community of Hope.
- Pike County
- This Hope is located in Pike County and lies 414 miles [666.3 km] to the west northwest of the Hope that is located in Montgomery County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pike County community of Hope.
- Nebraska
- Hayes County
- This community is historic<2> and although located in Hayes County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hayes County community of Hope.
- Madison County
- This community is historic and although located in Madison County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Madison County community of Hope.
- New Jersey
- Warren County
- This Hope is located in Warren County and lies 509 miles [819.2 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Hope that is located in Montgomery County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Warren County community of Hope.
- New Mexico
- Eddy County
- This Hope is located in Eddy County and lies 1,229 miles [1,977.9 km]<1> to the west of the Hope that is located in Montgomery County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Eddy County community of Hope.
- Union County
- This community is historic<2> and although located in Union County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Union County community of Hope.
- New York
- Hamilton County
- This Hope is located in Hamilton County and lies 617 miles [993 km]<1> to the northeast of the Hope that is located in Montgomery County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hamilton County community of Hope.
- North Carolina
- Union 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 Hope [Union County].
- North Dakota
- Steele County
- This Hope is located in Steele County and lies 953 miles [1,533.7 km]<1> to the northwest of the Hope that is located in Montgomery County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Steele County community of Hope.
- Ohio
- Vinton 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 Ohio community of Hope [Vinton County].
- Washington County
- This community is historic and although located in Washington County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washington County community of Hope.
- Oklahoma
- Stephens County
- This Hope is located in Stephens County and lies 817 miles [1,314.8 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Hope that is located in Montgomery County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Stephens County community of Hope.
- 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 Hope.
- Oregon
- Malheur County
- This Hope is located in Malheur County and lies 1,785 miles [2,872.7 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Hope that is located in Montgomery County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Malheur County community of Hope.
- Pennsylvania
- Greene 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 Hope [Greene County].
- Northampton 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 Pennsylvania community of Hope [Northampton County].
- Quebec
- This Hope lies 1,160 miles [1,866.8 km]<1> to the northeast of the Hope that is located in Montgomery County.
- Rhode Island
- Providence County
- This Hope is located in Providence County and lies 695 miles [1,118.5 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Hope that is located in Montgomery County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Providence County community of Hope.
- South Carolina
- Berkeley 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 South Carolina community of Hope [Berkeley County].
- Texas
- Cooke County
- Although located in Cooke County, we don't know the location within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cooke County community of Hope.
- Lavaca County
- This Hope is located in Lavaca County and lies 971 miles [1,562.7 km]<1> to the southwest of the Hope that is located in Montgomery County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lavaca County community of Hope.
- Washington
- Pierce County
- This Hope is located in Pierce County and lies 2,048 miles [3,295.9 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Hope that is located in Montgomery County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pierce County community of Hope.
- West Virginia
- Braxton 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 West Virginia community of Hope [Braxton County].
- Wisconsin
- Dane County
- This Hope is located in Dane County and lies 450 miles [724.2 km]<1> to the northwest of the Hope that is located in Montgomery County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dane County community of Hope.
Curious and Interesting Names Near Hope ...
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.
- Chestnut Grove
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
- Chestnut Grove is located in Bath County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chestnut Grove
- Dog Trot
(5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
- Dog Trot is located in Menifee County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dog Trot
- Howards Mill
(5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
- Howards Mill is located in Montgomery County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Howards Mill
- Little Slate Creek
(Less than 2 miles to the east)
- Little Slate Creek is located in Bath County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Little Slate Creek
- Lucky Stop
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
- Lucky Stop is located in Montgomery County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lucky Stop
- Means
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
- Means is located in Menifee County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Means
- Peeled Oak
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
- Peter Trace
(5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
- Peter Trace is located in Menifee County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Peter Trace
- Rebelsville
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
- Rebelsville is located in Menifee County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rebelsville
- Salt Lick Creek
(5 miles [8 km] to the east)
- Salt Lick Creek is located in Menifee County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Salt Lick Creek
- Stepstone
(5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
- Stepstone is located in Montgomery County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stepstone
- Walkers Crossing
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
- Walkers Crossing is located in Montgomery County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Walkers Crossing
How Far From Hope 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 Hope to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Hope and extending to:
- Mount Sterling, which is the Seat of Montgomery County, lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<1> to the west northwest. If you could walk a straight line from Hope to Mount Sterling, with an average speed<4> 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.
- Frankfort, which is the State Capital of Kentucky, lies 61 miles [98.2 km] to the west northwest (WNW). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take less than an hour, a buggy would take about three full days and walking would take most of three days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 369 miles [593.8 km] to the east (E). Driving would take 6 hours, a buggy would take 15 days and walking would take 21 days.
- The shortest distance<5> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,216 miles [10,003.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,934 miles [11,159.2 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,809 miles [7,739.3 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>'
Footnotes ...
| <1> | Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Hope) to Point B. In other words: 'As the crow flies'. |
| <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 Hope, 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 Hope 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> | 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. |
| <5> | 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 Hope to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Hope. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 38.0158, Longitude: -83.7729 |
| <6> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 311.974 degrees. |
| <7> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 307.964 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 307.895 degrees. |
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