Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Brown, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Brown and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Brown
- 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 Brown:
- 30.304361, -91.120938
- 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 Brown
- 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 parish-by-parish basis. We have selected Iberville Parish as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Iberville Parish
- Since Brown is near East Baton Rouge Parish and also West Baton Rouge Parish, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for East Baton Rouge Parish
- eBird sighting report for West Baton Rouge Parish
- 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 Brown ...
We found 35 communities that share the name Brown.
There is one other community in Louisiana which is also named Brown.
Beyond Louisiana, we know of another 34 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 34 communities, 34 are located in the United States and one is in Canada.
- Communities Located In Louisiana ...
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Montrose 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 Colorado community of Brown [Montrose County].
- San Miguel County
- This Brown is located in San Miguel County and lies 1,101 miles [1,771.9 km]<1> to the northwest of the Brown that is located in Iberville Parish.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the San Miguel County community of Brown.
- Florida
- Columbia 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 Florida community of Brown [Columbia County].
- Union County
- This Brown is located in Union County and lies 519 miles [835.2 km]<1> to the east of the Brown that is located in Iberville Parish.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Union County community of Brown.
- Georgia
- Henry 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 Brown [Henry County].
- Liberty 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 Georgia community of Brown [Liberty County].
- Kentucky
- Manitoba
- This Brown lies 1,345 miles [2,164.6 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Brown that is located in Iberville Parish.
- Maryland
- Montgomery County
- This Brown is located in Montgomery County and lies 995 miles [1,601.3 km]<1> to the northeast of the Brown that is located in Iberville Parish.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of Brown.
- Prince George's County
- This Brown is located in Prince George's County and lies 1,003 miles [1,614.2 km] to the northeast of the Brown that is located in Iberville Parish.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Prince George's County community of Brown.
- Michigan
- Charlevoix 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 Brown [Charlevoix County].
- Gratiot 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 Michigan community of Brown [Gratiot County].
- Missaukee 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 Michigan community of Brown [Missaukee County].
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nevada
- Churchill County
- This community is historic<2> and although located in Churchill County, we don't know where within the parish.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Churchill County community of Brown.
- Elko County
- This community is historic and although located in Elko County, we don't know where within the parish.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Elko County community of Brown.
- Humboldt County
- This community is historic and although located in Humboldt County, we don't know where within the parish.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Humboldt County community of Brown.
- Lincoln County
- This community is historic and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Nevada community of Brown [Lincoln County].
- North Carolina
- Ohio
- Carroll County
- This community is historic<2> and although located in Carroll County, we don't know where within the parish.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Carroll County community of Brown.
- Guernsey 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 Ohio community of Brown [Guernsey County].
- Miami County
- This Brown is located in Miami County and lies 774 miles [1,245.6 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Brown that is located in Iberville Parish.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Miami County community of Brown.
- Oklahoma
- Bryan County
- This Brown is located in Bryan County and lies 407 miles [655 km]<1> to the northwest of the Brown that is located in Iberville Parish.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bryan County community of Brown.
- Pottawatomie 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 Oklahoma community of Brown [Pottawatomie County].
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- West Virginia
- Harrison County
- This Brown is located in Harrison County and lies 869 miles [1,398.5 km]<1> to the northeast of the Brown that is located in Iberville Parish.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harrison County community of Brown.
- Preston 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 West Virginia community of Brown [Preston County].
Curious and Interesting Names Near Brown ...
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.
- Bayou Paul
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bayou Paul have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bayou Paul
- Bayou Paul is located in Iberville Parish
- Bluebonnet Ridge
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bluebonnet Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bluebonnet Ridge
- Bluebonnet Ridge is located in East Baton Rouge Parish
- Dent Terrace
(5 miles [8 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dent Terrace have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dent Terrace
- Dent Terrace is located in East Baton Rouge Parish
- Evergreen Plantation
(5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Evergreen Plantation have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Evergreen Plantation
- Evergreen Plantation is located in Iberville Parish
- Green Back Forest
(5 miles [8 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Back Forest have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Back Forest
- Green Back Forest is located in East Baton Rouge Parish
- Hillside
(5 miles [8 km] to the north) - Indian Park
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Park
- Indian Park is located in East Baton Rouge Parish
- Laurel Lea
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Laurel Lea have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Laurel Lea
- Laurel Lea is located in East Baton Rouge Parish
- Meadow Park
(5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadow Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadow Park
- Meadow Park is located in East Baton Rouge Parish
- Quail Hollow
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)- 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 East Baton Rouge Parish
- Quail Ridge
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Quail Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quail Ridge
- Quail Ridge is located in East Baton Rouge Parish
- Sable Chase
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sable Chase have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sable Chase
- Sable Chase is located in East Baton Rouge Parish
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- Sardine Point Settlement ‑ Historic
(5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sardine Point Settlement have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sardine Point Settlement
- Sardine Point Settlement is located in West Baton Rouge Parish
- Sunshine
(Less than 2 miles to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunshine
- Sunshine is located in Iberville Parish
- University Shadows
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for University Shadows have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for University Shadows
- University Shadows is located in East Baton Rouge Parish
- Wildwood
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the north) - Willow Glen
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Willow Glen have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willow Glen
- Willow Glen is located in Iberville Parish
- Sardine Point Settlement ‑ Historic
How Far From Brown 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 Brown to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers and using the location of where the historic community of Brown once stood, the straight-line distance beginning in Brown and extending to:
- Plaquemine, which is the Seat of Iberville Parish, lies just to the West.
- Baton Rouge, which is the State Capital of Louisiana, lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<1> to the north (N). If you could walk a straight line from Brown to Baton Rouge, with an average speed<5> 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.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 994 miles [1,599.7 km] to the northeast (NE). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take most of two days, a buggy would take 39 days and walking would take 57 days.
- The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,887 miles [11,083.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,597 miles [12,226.2 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,473 miles [8,807.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
Off-the-Road Links ...
The official website for Iberville Parish: www.parish.iberville.la.us/
The official website for State of Louisiana: louisiana.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Brown) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Brown. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 30.3044, Longitude: -91.1209 In this case, the coordinates for Brown have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <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 Brown, 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 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 Brown 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 parish. 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> | 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 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 Brown 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 316.00 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 311.55 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 312.577 degrees. |