Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Rolling Acres, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Rolling Acres and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Rolling Acres
- 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 Rolling Acres:
- 30.597409, -91.130384
- 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 Rolling Acres
- 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 East Baton Rouge Parish as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for East Baton Rouge Parish
- Since Rolling Acres is near West Baton Rouge Parish and also East Feliciana Parish, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for West Baton Rouge Parish
- eBird sighting report for East Feliciana 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 Rolling Acres ...
We found 24 communities that share the name Rolling Acres.
Within Louisiana, the name Rolling Acres is unique.
Beyond Louisiana, we know of another 24 communities that are located throughout in the United States.
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Coffee County
- This Rolling Acres is located in Coffee County and lies 319 miles [513.4 km]<1> to the east of the Rolling Acres that is located in East Baton Rouge Parish.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Coffee County community of Rolling Acres.
- Mobile County
- This Rolling Acres is located in Mobile County and lies 175 miles [281.6 km] to the east of the Rolling Acres that is located in East Baton Rouge Parish.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mobile County community of Rolling Acres.
- Montgomery County
- This Rolling Acres is located in Montgomery County and lies 300 miles [482.8 km] to the east northeast of the Rolling Acres that is located in East Baton Rouge Parish.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of Rolling Acres.
- Florida
- Hillsborough County
- This Rolling Acres is located in Hillsborough County and lies 565 miles [909.3 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Rolling Acres that is located in East Baton Rouge Parish.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hillsborough County community of Rolling Acres.
- Georgia
- Dougherty County
- This Rolling Acres is located in Dougherty County and lies 412 miles [663 km]<1> to the east of the Rolling Acres that is located in East Baton Rouge Parish.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dougherty County community of Rolling Acres.
- Illinois
- Champaign 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 Illinois community of Rolling Acres [Champaign County].
- Peoria 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 Illinois community of Rolling Acres [Peoria County].
- Indiana
- Warrick County
- This Rolling Acres is located in Warrick County and lies 560 miles [901.2 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Rolling Acres that is located in East Baton Rouge Parish.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Warrick County community of Rolling Acres.
- Maryland
- Calvert County
- This Rolling Acres is located in Calvert County and lies 994 miles [1,599.7 km]<1> to the northeast of the Rolling Acres that is located in East Baton Rouge Parish.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Calvert County community of Rolling Acres.
- 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 Maryland community of Rolling Acres [Carroll County].
- Howard County
- This Rolling Acres is located in Howard County and lies 1,004 miles [1,615.8 km] to the northeast of the Rolling Acres that is located in East Baton Rouge Parish.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Howard County community of Rolling Acres.
- Montgomery County
- This Rolling Acres is located in Montgomery County and lies 990 miles [1,593.3 km] to the northeast of the Rolling Acres that is located in East Baton Rouge Parish.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of Rolling Acres.
- Prince George's County
- This Rolling Acres is located in Prince George's County and lies 985 miles [1,585.2 km] to the northeast of the Rolling Acres that is located in East Baton Rouge Parish.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Prince George's County community of Rolling Acres.
- Saint Mary's County
- This Rolling Acres is located in Saint Mary's County and lies 981 miles [1,578.8 km] to the northeast of the Rolling Acres that is located in East Baton Rouge Parish.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Saint Mary's County community of Rolling Acres.
- North Carolina
- Davidson County
- This Rolling Acres is located in Davidson County and lies 733 miles [1,179.6 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Rolling Acres that is located in East Baton Rouge Parish.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Davidson County community of Rolling Acres.
- Mecklenburg County
- This Rolling Acres is located in Mecklenburg County and lies 685 miles [1,102.4 km] to the east northeast of the Rolling Acres that is located in East Baton Rouge Parish.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mecklenburg County community of Rolling Acres.
- Tennessee
- Hamblen County
- This Rolling Acres is located in Hamblen County and lies 586 miles [943.1 km]<1> to the northeast of the Rolling Acres that is located in East Baton Rouge Parish.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hamblen County community of Rolling Acres.
- Jefferson 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 Rolling Acres [Jefferson County].
- Sumner County
- This Rolling Acres is located in Sumner County and lies 471 miles [758 km] to the north northeast of the Rolling Acres that is located in East Baton Rouge Parish.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sumner County community of Rolling Acres.
- White County
- This Rolling Acres is located in White County and lies 492 miles [791.8 km] to the northeast of the Rolling Acres that is located in East Baton Rouge Parish.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the White County community of Rolling Acres.
- Williamson County
- This Rolling Acres is located in Williamson County and lies 437 miles [703.3 km] to the north northeast of the Rolling Acres that is located in East Baton Rouge Parish.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Williamson County community of Rolling Acres.
- Texas
- Jim Wells County
- This Rolling Acres is located in Jim Wells County and lies 445 miles [716.2 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Rolling Acres that is located in East Baton Rouge Parish.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jim Wells County community of Rolling Acres.
- Nueces 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 Rolling Acres [Nueces County].
- Wisconsin
- Dane County
- This Rolling Acres is located in Dane County and lies 856 miles [1,377.6 km]<1> to the north of the Rolling Acres that is located in East Baton Rouge Parish.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dane County community of Rolling Acres.
- Alabama
Curious and Interesting Names Near Rolling Acres ...
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.
- Buffwood
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest) - Cypress Heights
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cypress Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cypress Heights
- Cypress Heights is located in East Baton Rouge Parish
- Ellen Place
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ellen Place have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ellen Place
- Ellen Place is located in East Baton Rouge Parish
- Elm Grove Garden
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elm Grove Garden have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elm Grove Garden
- Elm Grove Garden is located in East Baton Rouge Parish
- Golden Ridge
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Golden Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Golden Ridge
- Golden Ridge is located in East Baton Rouge Parish
- Green Acres
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Acres have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Acres
- Green Acres is located in East Baton Rouge Parish
- Green Gate
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Gate have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Gate
- Green Gate is located in East Baton Rouge Parish
- Greenwood
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south) - Liberty Farms
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Liberty Farms have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Liberty Farms
- Liberty Farms is located in East Baton Rouge Parish
- Lincoln Heights
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lincoln Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lincoln Heights
- Lincoln Heights is located in East Baton Rouge Parish
- Maryland
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest) - Parkridge
(Less than 2 miles to the south) - Continue List (8 more) ...
- Pecan Ridge
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pecan Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pecan Ridge
- Pecan Ridge is located in East Baton Rouge Parish
- Petite Place
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Petite Place have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Petite Place
- Petite Place is located in East Baton Rouge Parish
- Plantation Way
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Plantation Way have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Plantation Way
- Plantation Way is located in East Baton Rouge Parish
- Pleasant Hills
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pleasant Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant Hills
- Pleasant Hills is located in East Baton Rouge Parish
- Ski Stone
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east) - Waters Edge
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Waters Edge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Waters Edge
- Waters Edge is located in East Baton Rouge Parish
- Welcome Heights
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Welcome Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Welcome Heights
- Welcome Heights is located in East Baton Rouge Parish
- Whispering Oaks
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Whispering Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whispering Oaks
- Whispering Oaks is located in East Baton Rouge Parish
- Pecan Ridge
How Far From Rolling Acres to ...
We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers & Almanacs that were published in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the Gazetteers include the distance from a community such as Rolling Acres to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Rolling Acres and extending to:
- Baton Rouge, which is the Seat of East Baton Rouge Parish, lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<1> to the south. If you could walk a straight line from Rolling Acres to Baton Rouge, 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.
- Baton Rouge, which is the State Capital of Louisiana, lies 10 miles [16.1 km] to the south (S). The buggy would take a little over three hours and walking would take four to five hours.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 981 miles [1,578.8 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 39 days and walking would take 56 days.
- The shortest distance<5> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,873 miles [11,061 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,584 miles [12,205.3 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,460 miles [8,787 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Rolling Acres. 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 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Rolling Acres) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Rolling Acres. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 30.5974, Longitude: -91.1304 In this case, the coordinates for Rolling Acres 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 Rolling Acres 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> | 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 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 Rolling Acres to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East. |
| <6> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 316.041 degrees. |
| <7> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 311.637 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 312.539 degrees. |