Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Center Point, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Center Point and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Center Point
- 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 Center Point:
- 31.248240, -92.209852
- 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 Center Point
- 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 Avoyelles Parish as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Avoyelles Parish
- Since Center Point is near Rapides Parish and also Grant Parish, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Rapides Parish
- eBird sighting report for Grant 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 Center Point ...
We found 42 communities that share the name Center Point.
Within Louisiana, the name Center Point is unique.
Beyond Louisiana, we know of another 42 communities that are located throughout in the United States.
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Clarke County
- This Center Point is located in Clarke County and lies 248 miles [399.1 km]<1> to the east of the Center Point that is located in Avoyelles Parish.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clarke County community of Center Point.
- Jefferson County
- This Center Point is located in Jefferson County and lies 361 miles [581 km] to the east northeast of the Center Point that is located in Avoyelles Parish.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of Center Point.
- Montgomery County
- This Center Point is located in Montgomery County and lies 363 miles [584.2 km] to the east of the Center Point that is located in Avoyelles Parish.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of Center Point.
- Arkansas
- Clark 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 Arkansas community of Center Point [Clark County].
- Faulkner County
- This Center Point is located in Faulkner County and lies 265 miles [426.5 km]<1> to the north of the Center Point that is located in Avoyelles Parish.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Faulkner County community of Center Point.
- Howard County
- This Center Point is located in Howard County and lies 216 miles [347.6 km] to the north northwest of the Center Point that is located in Avoyelles Parish.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Howard County community of Center Point.
- Polk County
- This Center Point is located in Polk County and lies 264 miles [424.9 km] to the north northwest of the Center Point that is located in Avoyelles Parish.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Polk County community of Center Point.
- Prairie 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 Arkansas community of Center Point [Prairie County].
- Georgia
- Carroll 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 Georgia community of Center Point [Carroll County].
- Indiana
- Clay County
- This Center Point is located in Clay County and lies 633 miles [1,018.7 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Center Point that is located in Avoyelles Parish.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clay County community of Center Point.
- Iowa
- Linn County
- This Center Point is located in Linn County and lies 755 miles [1,215.1 km]<1> to the north of the Center Point that is located in Avoyelles Parish.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Linn County community of Center Point.
- Kentucky
- Monroe 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 Kentucky community of Center Point [Monroe County].
- Mississippi
- Attala County
- This community is historic<3> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Mississippi community of Center Point [Attala County].
- Lincoln County
- This Center Point is located in Lincoln County and lies 94 miles [151.3 km]<1> to the east of the Center Point that is located in Avoyelles Parish.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lincoln County community of Center Point.
- Noxubee 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 Mississippi community of Center Point [Noxubee County].
- Tallahatchie 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 Mississippi community of Center Point [Tallahatchie County].
- Missouri
- Atchison County
- Although located in Atchison County, we don't know the location within the parish.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Atchison County community of Center Point.
- Linn County
- Although located in Linn County, we don't know the location within the parish.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Linn County community of Center Point.
- Newton County
- This Center Point is located in Newton County and lies 405 miles [651.8 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Center Point that is located in Avoyelles Parish.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Newton County community of Center Point.
- New Mexico
- Roosevelt County
- This community is historic<3> and although located in Roosevelt County, we don't know where within the parish.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Roosevelt County community of Center Point.
- Oklahoma
- Latimer County
- This Center Point is located in Latimer County and lies 312 miles [502.1 km]<1> to the northwest of the Center Point that is located in Avoyelles Parish.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Latimer County community of Center Point.
- Pennsylvania
- Montgomery 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 Center Point [Montgomery County].
- South Dakota
- Turner 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 South Dakota community of Center Point [Turner County].
- Tennessee
- Chester 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 Center Point [Chester County].
- Hardeman County
- This Center Point is located in Hardeman County and lies 319 miles [513.4 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Center Point that is located in Avoyelles Parish.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hardeman County community of Center Point.
- Lawrence County
- This Center Point is located in Lawrence County and lies 387 miles [622.8 km] to the northeast of the Center Point that is located in Avoyelles Parish.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lawrence County community of Center Point.
- Sequatchie County
- This Center Point is located in Sequatchie County and lies 484 miles [778.9 km] to the northeast of the Center Point that is located in Avoyelles Parish.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sequatchie County community of Center Point.
- Shelby County
- This community is historic<3> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Tennessee community of Center Point [Shelby County].
- Stewart 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 Center Point [Stewart County].
- White County
- This Center Point is located in White County and lies 496 miles [798.2 km] to the northeast of the Center Point that is located in Avoyelles Parish.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the White County community of Center Point.
- Texas
- Camp County
- This community is historic<3> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Texas community of Center Point [Camp County].
- Ellis 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 Texas community of Center Point [Ellis County].
- Hopkins County
- This community is historic and although located in Hopkins County, we don't know where within the parish.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hopkins County community of Center Point.
- Howard 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 Texas community of Center Point [Howard County].
- Hunt County
- This Center Point is located in Hunt County and lies 258 miles [415.2 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Center Point that is located in Avoyelles Parish.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hunt County community of Center Point.
- Kerr County
- This Center Point is located in Kerr County and lies 415 miles [667.9 km] to the west of the Center Point that is located in Avoyelles Parish.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kerr County community of Center Point.
- Panola 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 Texas community of Center Point [Panola County].
- Parker County
- This Center Point is located in Parker County and lies 339 miles [545.6 km] to the west northwest of the Center Point that is located in Avoyelles Parish.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Parker County community of Center Point.
- Tarrant County
- This Center Point is located in Tarrant County and lies 332 miles [534.3 km] to the west northwest of the Center Point that is located in Avoyelles Parish.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tarrant County community of Center Point.
- Trinity 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 Texas community of Center Point [Trinity County].
- Upshur County
- This Center Point is located in Upshur County and lies 189 miles [304.2 km] to the west northwest of the Center Point that is located in Avoyelles Parish.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Upshur County community of Center Point.
- West Virginia
- Doddridge County
- This Center Point is located in Doddridge County and lies 859 miles [1,382.4 km]<1> to the northeast of the Center Point that is located in Avoyelles Parish.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Doddridge County community of Center Point.
- Alabama
Curious and Interesting Names Near Center Point ...
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.
- Buckeye
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the north) - Cassandra
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast) - Cedar Grove
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedar Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Grove
- Cedar Grove is located in Rapides Parish
- David Ferry
(5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for David Ferry have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for David Ferry
- David Ferry is located in Avoyelles Parish
- Effie
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Effie
- Effie is located in Avoyelles Parish
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Effie <5>
- Egg Bend
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the south) - Fifth Ward
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fifth Ward have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fifth Ward
- Fifth Ward is located in Avoyelles Parish
- Harris Ferry
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harris Ferry have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harris Ferry
- Harris Ferry is located in Rapides Parish
- Poland
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest) - Ruby
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ruby have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ruby
- Ruby is located in Rapides Parish
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ruby <5>
- Stonewalls ‑ Historic
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stonewalls have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stonewalls
- Stonewalls is located in Rapides Parish
How Far From Center Point 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 Center Point to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Center Point and extending to:
- Marksville, which is the Seat of Avoyelles Parish, lies 12 miles [19.3 km]<1> to the southeast. If you could walk a straight line from Center Point to Marksville, with an average speed<6> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take five to six hours to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take nearly four hours.
- Baton Rouge, which is the State Capital of Louisiana, lies 83 miles [133.6 km] to the southeast (SE). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take less than two hours, a buggy would take most of three days and walking would take 5 days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 1,005 miles [1,617.4 km] to the northeast (NE). Driving would take most of two days, a buggy would take 40 days and walking would take 58 days.
- The shortest distance<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,885 miles [11,080.3 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,601 miles [12,232.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,476 miles [8,812.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<10>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Center Point. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for State of Louisiana: louisiana.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a '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- Center Point) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Center Point. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 31.2482, Longitude: -92.2099 In this case, the coordinates for Center Point have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <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 Center Point 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. |
| <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 Center Point, 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 Center Point 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 316.785 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 312.592 degrees. |
| <10> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 312.883 degrees. |