Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Greenbrier, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Greenbrier and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Greenbrier
- 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 Greenbrier:
- 39.481491, -77.321928
- 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 Greenbrier
- 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 Frederick County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Frederick County
- Since Greenbrier is near Carroll County and also Montgomery County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Carroll County
- eBird sighting report for Montgomery 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:
- Waymark.com
Communities Also Named Greenbrier ...
We found 31 communities that share the name Greenbrier.
There are four communities within Maryland that are also named Greenbrier.
Beyond Maryland, we know of another 27 communities that are located throughout in the United States.
- Communities Located In Maryland ...
- Baltimore County
- This Greenbrier is located in Baltimore County and lies 39 miles [62.8 km]<1> to the east of the Greenbrier that is located in Frederick County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Baltimore County community of Greenbrier.
- Carroll County
- This Greenbrier is located in Carroll County and lies 22 miles [35.4 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Greenbrier that is located in Frederick County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Carroll County community of Greenbrier.
- Prince George's 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 Greenbrier [Prince George's County].
- Washington County
- This Greenbrier is located in Washington County and lies 16 miles [25.7 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Greenbrier that is located in Frederick County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washington County community of Greenbrier.
- Baltimore County
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Lauderdale County
- This Greenbrier is located in Lauderdale County and lies 652 miles [1,049.3 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Greenbrier that is located in Frederick County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lauderdale County community of Greenbrier.
- Limestone County
- This Greenbrier is located in Limestone County and lies 620 miles [997.8 km] to the west southwest of the Greenbrier that is located in Frederick County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Limestone County community of Greenbrier.
- Russell County
- This Greenbrier is located in Russell County and lies 646 miles [1,039.6 km] to the southwest of the Greenbrier that is located in Frederick County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Russell County community of Greenbrier.
- Arkansas
- Faulkner County
- This Greenbrier is located in Faulkner County and lies 876 miles [1,409.8 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Greenbrier that is located in Frederick County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Faulkner County community of Greenbrier.
- Georgia
- Dougherty County
- This Greenbrier is located in Dougherty County and lies 668 miles [1,075 km]<1> to the southwest of the Greenbrier that is located in Frederick County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dougherty County community of Greenbrier.
- Richmond County
- This Greenbrier is located in Richmond County and lies 489 miles [787 km] to the southwest of the Greenbrier that is located in Frederick County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Richmond County community of Greenbrier.
- Illinois
- Cook 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 Greenbrier [Cook County].
- Indiana
- Orange County
- This Greenbrier is located in Orange County and lies 500 miles [804.7 km]<1> to the west of the Greenbrier that is located in Frederick County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Orange County community of Greenbrier.
- Warrick County
- This Greenbrier is located in Warrick County and lies 543 miles [873.9 km] to the west of the Greenbrier that is located in Frederick County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Warrick County community of Greenbrier.
- Kentucky
- Lincoln 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 Greenbrier [Lincoln County].
- Nelson County
- This Greenbrier is located in Nelson County and lies 455 miles [732.3 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Greenbrier that is located in Frederick County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Nelson County community of Greenbrier.
- Mississippi
- Monroe 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 Greenbrier [Monroe County].
- Missouri
- Bollinger County
- This Greenbrier is located in Bollinger County and lies 706 miles [1,136.2 km]<1> to the west of the Greenbrier that is located in Frederick County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bollinger County community of Greenbrier.
- North Carolina
- Alamance County
- This Greenbrier is located in Alamance County and lies 262 miles [421.6 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Greenbrier that is located in Frederick County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Alamance County community of Greenbrier.
- Cumberland County
- Although located in Cumberland County, we don't know the location within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cumberland County community of Greenbrier.
- Pitt County
- This Greenbrier is located in Pitt County and lies 268 miles [431.3 km] to the south of the Greenbrier that is located in Frederick County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pitt County community of Greenbrier.
- Ohio
- Monroe County
- This Greenbrier is located in Monroe County and lies 202 miles [325.1 km]<1> to the west of the Greenbrier that is located in Frederick County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Monroe County community of Greenbrier.
- Pennsylvania
- Centre 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 Greenbrier [Centre County].
- Delaware 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 Greenbrier [Delaware County].
- Northumberland County
- This Greenbrier is located in Northumberland County and lies 91 miles [146.5 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Greenbrier that is located in Frederick County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Northumberland County community of Greenbrier.
- South Carolina
- Fairfield 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 Carolina community of Greenbrier [Fairfield County].
- Tennessee
- Cheatham County
- This Greenbrier is located in Cheatham County and lies 577 miles [928.6 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Greenbrier that is located in Frederick County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cheatham County community of Greenbrier.
- Robertson County
- This Greenbrier is located in Robertson County and lies 557 miles [896.4 km] to the west southwest of the Greenbrier that is located in Frederick County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Robertson County community of Greenbrier.
- Sevier 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 Greenbrier [Sevier County].
- Williamson County
- This Greenbrier is located in Williamson County and lies 592 miles [952.7 km] to the west southwest of the Greenbrier that is located in Frederick County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Williamson County community of Greenbrier.
- Virginia
- Charlottesville City
- 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 Virginia community of Greenbrier [Charlottesville City].
- West Virginia
- McDowell 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 West Virginia community of Greenbrier [McDowell County].
- Alabama
Curious and Interesting Names Near Greenbrier ...
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.
- Campers Hill
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Campers Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Campers Hill
- Campers Hill is located in Frederick County
- Chestnut Grove
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chestnut Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chestnut Grove
- Chestnut Grove is located in Frederick County
- Colony Village
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Colony Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Colony Village
- Colony Village is located in Frederick County
- Discovery
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest) - Fountain Rock
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fountain Rock have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fountain Rock
- Fountain Rock is located in Frederick County
- Green Village
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Village
- Green Village is located in Frederick County
- Hickory Hill
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hickory Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Hill
- Hickory Hill is located in Frederick County
- Mount Pleasant
(Less than 2 miles to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mount Pleasant have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Pleasant
- Mount Pleasant is located in Frederick County
- Pleasant Heights
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pleasant Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant Heights
- Pleasant Heights is located in Frederick County
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- Pleasant Oaks
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pleasant Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant Oaks
- Pleasant Oaks is located in Frederick County
- Pleasant Ridge
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pleasant Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant Ridge
- Pleasant Ridge is located in Frederick County
- Scouts Knoll
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Scouts Knoll have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Scouts Knoll
- Scouts Knoll is located in Frederick County
- Silver Hill
(Less than 2 miles to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Silver Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Silver Hill
- Silver Hill is located in Frederick County
- Ten Oaks
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast) - Walkersville
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Walkersville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Walkersville
- Walkersville is located in Frederick County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 6,574 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Walkersville <5>
- Pleasant Oaks
How Far From Greenbrier 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 Greenbrier to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Greenbrier and extending to:
- Frederick, which is the Seat of Frederick County, lies just to the Southwest.
- Annapolis, which is the State Capital of Maryland, lies 56 miles [90.1 km]<1> to the southeast (SE). If you could walk a straight line from Greenbrier to Annapolis, with an average speed<6> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take most of three days to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take over two days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 43 miles [69.2 km] to the south southeast (SSE). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take less than an hour, a buggy would take just about two full days and walking would take about three full days.
- The shortest distance<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,885 miles [9,471 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,593 miles [10,610.4 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<9>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,469 miles [7,192.2 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<10>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Greenbrier. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Frederick County: www.co.frederick.md.us/
The official website for State of Maryland: www.maryland.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 things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Greenbrier) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Greenbrier. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.4815, Longitude: -77.3219 In this case, the coordinates for Greenbrier 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 Greenbrier 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. |
| <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 Greenbrier, 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 Greenbrier 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 308.021 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 303.678 degrees. |
| <10> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 304.609 degrees. |