Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Livingston, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Livingston and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Livingston
- 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 Livingston:
- 30.495383, -90.746444
- 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 Livingston
- 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 Livingston Parish as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Livingston Parish
- Since Livingston is near Tangipahoa Parish and also Ascension Parish, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Tangipahoa Parish
- eBird sighting report for Ascension 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 Livingston ...
We found 37 communities that share the name Livingston.
Within Louisiana, the name Livingston is unique.
Beyond Louisiana, we know of another 37 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 37 communities, 36 are located in the United States and one is in Canada.
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Sumter County
- This Livingston is located in Sumter County and lies 209 miles [336.4 km]<1> to the northeast of the Livingston that is located in Livingston Parish.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sumter County community of Livingston.
- Arizona
- Gila County
- This community is historic<2> and although located in Gila County, we don't know where within the parish.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Gila County community of Livingston.
- Arkansas
- Stone 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 Arkansas community of Livingston [Stone County].
- California
- Merced County
- This Livingston is located in Merced County and lies 1,773 miles [2,853.4 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Livingston that is located in Livingston Parish.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Merced County community of Livingston.
- Florida
- Hillsborough County
- This Livingston is located in Hillsborough County and lies 526 miles [846.5 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Livingston that is located in Livingston Parish.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hillsborough County community of Livingston.
- Orange 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 Livingston [Orange County].
- Georgia
- Floyd County
- This Livingston is located in Floyd County and lies 406 miles [653.4 km]<1> to the northeast of the Livingston that is located in Livingston Parish.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Floyd County community of Livingston.
- Worth County
- This Livingston is located in Worth County and lies 407 miles [655 km] to the east of the Livingston that is located in Livingston Parish.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Worth County community of Livingston.
- Illinois
- Clark County
- This Livingston is located in Clark County and lies 639 miles [1,028.4 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Livingston that is located in Livingston Parish.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clark County community of Livingston.
- Knox 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 Illinois community of Livingston [Knox County].
- Madison County
- This Livingston is located in Madison County and lies 587 miles [944.7 km] to the north of the Livingston that is located in Livingston Parish.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Madison County community of Livingston.
- Indiana
- Monroe 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 Indiana community of Livingston [Monroe County].
- Iowa
- Appanoose 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 Livingston [Appanoose County].
- Kansas
- Cherokee 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 Kansas community of Livingston [Cherokee County].
- Kentucky
- Caldwell 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 Kentucky community of Livingston [Caldwell County].
- Rockcastle County
- This Livingston is located in Rockcastle County and lies 600 miles [965.6 km]<1> to the northeast of the Livingston that is located in Livingston Parish.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rockcastle County community of Livingston.
- Michigan
- Berrien County
- This Livingston is located in Berrien County and lies 825 miles [1,327.7 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Livingston that is located in Livingston Parish.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Berrien County community of Livingston.
- Mississippi
- Madison County
- This Livingston is located in Madison County and lies 145 miles [233.4 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Livingston that is located in Livingston Parish.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Madison County community of Livingston.
- Washington 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 Mississippi community of Livingston [Washington County].
- Missouri
- Henry County
- This Livingston is located in Henry County and lies 573 miles [922.2 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Livingston that is located in Livingston Parish.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Henry County community of Livingston.
- Jackson County
- Although located in Jackson County, we don't know the location within the parish.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jackson County community of Livingston.
- Montana
- Park County
- This Livingston is located in Park County and lies 1,494 miles [2,404.4 km]<1> to the northwest of the Livingston that is located in Livingston Parish.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Park County community of Livingston.
- New Jersey
- Essex County
- This Livingston is located in Essex County and lies 1,161 miles [1,868.4 km]<1> to the northeast of the Livingston that is located in Livingston Parish.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Essex County community of Livingston.
- New York
- Columbia County
- This Livingston is located in Columbia County and lies 1,235 miles [1,987.5 km]<1> to the northeast of the Livingston that is located in Livingston Parish.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Columbia County community of Livingston.
- Kings 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 New York community of Livingston [Kings County].
- Richmond 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 New York community of Livingston [Richmond County].
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- 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 Newfoundland and Labrador community of Livingston.
- Ohio
- Franklin 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 Livingston [Franklin County].
- Licking County
- This community is historic<2> and although located in Licking County, we don't know where within the parish.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Licking County community of Livingston.
- South Carolina
- Orangeburg County
- This Livingston is located in Orangeburg County and lies 601 miles [967.2 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Livingston that is located in Livingston Parish.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Orangeburg County community of Livingston.
- Tennessee
- Overton County
- This Livingston is located in Overton County and lies 512 miles [824 km]<1> to the northeast of the Livingston that is located in Livingston Parish.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Overton County community of Livingston.
- Polk 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 Tennessee community of Livingston [Polk County].
- Texas
- Polk County
- This Livingston is located in Polk County and lies 249 miles [400.7 km]<1> to the west of the Livingston that is located in Livingston Parish.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Polk County community of Livingston.
- Utah
- Salt Lake 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 Utah community of Livingston [Salt Lake County].
- Washington
- Clark County
- This Livingston is located in Clark County and lies 1,997 miles [3,213.9 km]<1> to the northwest of the Livingston that is located in Livingston Parish.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clark County community of Livingston.
- West Virginia
- Kanawha County
- This Livingston is located in Kanawha County and lies 749 miles [1,205.4 km]<1> to the northeast of the Livingston that is located in Livingston Parish.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kanawha County community of Livingston.
- Wisconsin
- Grant County
- This Livingston is located in Grant County and lies 856 miles [1,377.6 km]<1> to the north of the Livingston that is located in Livingston Parish.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Grant County community of Livingston.
- Alabama
Curious and Interesting Names Near Livingston ...
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.
- Baptist
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Baptist
- Baptist is located in Tangipahoa Parish
- Claybank
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest) - Friendship
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Friendship have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Friendship
- Friendship is located in Livingston Parish
- Frost
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the south) - Gamble Spur
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gamble Spur have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gamble Spur
- Gamble Spur is located in Tangipahoa Parish
- Georgeville
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Georgeville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Georgeville
- Georgeville is located in Livingston Parish
- Horse Bluff Landing
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Horse Bluff Landing have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Horse Bluff Landing
- Horse Bluff Landing is located in Livingston Parish
- Hungarian Settlement
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hungarian Settlement have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hungarian Settlement
- Hungarian Settlement is located in Livingston Parish
- Kin Tally
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the east) - Little River ‑ Historic
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Little River have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Little River
- Little River is located in Livingston Parish
- Magnolia
(5 miles [8 km] to the northeast) - Neal Landing
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Neal Landing have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Neal Landing
- Neal Landing is located in Livingston Parish
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- Plainview
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the west) - Pumpkin Center
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pumpkin Center have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pumpkin Center
- Pumpkin Center is located in Tangipahoa Parish
- Union Landing
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Union Landing have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Union Landing
- Union Landing is located in Livingston Parish
- Yawn ‑ Historic
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
- Plainview
How Far From Livingston 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 town such as Livingston to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Livingston and extending to:
- Baton Rouge, which is the State Capital of Louisiana, lies 24 miles [38.6 km]<1> to the west (W). If you could walk a straight line from Livingston to Baton Rouge, with an average speed<5> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take just about two full days to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take most of a day.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 968 miles [1,557.8 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 38 days and walking would take 55 days.
- The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,862 miles [11,043.3 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,571 miles [12,184.3 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,448 miles [8,767.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
Off-the-Road Links ...
The official website for Livingston: www.townoflivingston.com/
The official website for State of Louisiana: louisiana.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- Livingston) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Livingston. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 30.4954, Longitude: -90.7464 In this case, the coordinates for Livingston 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 Livingston, 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 Livingston 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 Livingston 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 315.794 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 311.335 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 312.402 degrees. |