Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Hickory Grove, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Hickory Grove and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Hickory Grove
- 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 Hickory Grove:
- 39.190400, -77.158700
- 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 Hickory Grove
- 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 Montgomery County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Montgomery County
- Since Hickory Grove is near Howard County and also Frederick County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Howard County
- eBird sighting report for Frederick 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 Hickory Grove ...
We found 45 communities that share the name Hickory Grove.
Within Maryland, the name Hickory Grove is unique.
Beyond Maryland, we know of another 45 communities that are located throughout in the United States.
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Jefferson County
- This Hickory Grove is located in Jefferson County and lies 679 miles [1,092.7 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Hickory Grove that is located in Montgomery County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of Hickory Grove.
- Lawrence County
- This Hickory Grove is located in Lawrence County and lies 656 miles [1,055.7 km] to the west southwest of the Hickory Grove that is located in Montgomery County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lawrence County community of Hickory Grove.
- Arkansas
- Yell County
- This Hickory Grove is located in Yell County and lies 938 miles [1,509.6 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Hickory Grove that is located in Montgomery County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Yell County community of Hickory Grove.
- Georgia
- Crawford 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 Hickory Grove [Crawford County].
- Illinois
- Adams County
- This Hickory Grove is located in Adams County and lies 754 miles [1,213.4 km]<1> to the west of the Hickory Grove that is located in Montgomery County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Adams County community of Hickory Grove.
- Carroll County
- This Hickory Grove is located in Carroll County and lies 704 miles [1,133 km] to the west northwest of the Hickory Grove that is located in Montgomery County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Carroll County community of Hickory Grove.
- Iowa
- Scott County
- This Hickory Grove is located in Scott County and lies 733 miles [1,179.6 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Hickory Grove that is located in Montgomery County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Scott County community of Hickory Grove.
- Kansas
- Franklin 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 Kansas community of Hickory Grove [Franklin County].
- Kentucky
- Anderson County
- This Hickory Grove is located in Anderson County and lies 431 miles [693.6 km]<1> to the west of the Hickory Grove that is located in Montgomery County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Anderson County community of Hickory Grove.
- Cumberland 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 Hickory Grove [Cumberland County].
- Graves 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 Kentucky community of Hickory Grove [Graves County].
- McCreary County
- This Hickory Grove is located in McCreary County and lies 435 miles [700.1 km] to the west southwest of the Hickory Grove that is located in Montgomery County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the McCreary County community of Hickory Grove.
- Morgan County
- This Hickory Grove is located in Morgan County and lies 346 miles [556.8 km] to the west of the Hickory Grove that is located in Montgomery County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Morgan County community of Hickory Grove.
- Louisiana
- Rapides Parish
- 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 Louisiana community of Hickory Grove [Rapides Parish].
- Mississippi
- Lamar County
- This Hickory Grove is located in Lamar County and lies 884 miles [1,422.7 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Hickory Grove that is located in Montgomery County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lamar County community of Hickory Grove.
- Oktibbeha 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 Mississippi community of Hickory Grove [Oktibbeha County].
- Pearl River County
- This Hickory Grove is located in Pearl River County and lies 892 miles [1,435.5 km] to the southwest of the Hickory Grove that is located in Montgomery County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pearl River County community of Hickory Grove.
- New York
- Oswego County
- This Hickory Grove is located in Oswego County and lies 301 miles [484.4 km]<1> to the north of the Hickory Grove that is located in Montgomery County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Oswego County community of Hickory Grove.
- North Carolina
- Burke 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 North Carolina community of Hickory Grove [Burke County].
- Cumberland County
- This Hickory Grove is located in Cumberland County and lies 305 miles [490.8 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Hickory Grove that is located in Montgomery County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cumberland County community of Hickory Grove.
- Hoke County
- This Hickory Grove is located in Hoke County and lies 317 miles [510.2 km] to the south southwest of the Hickory Grove that is located in Montgomery County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hoke County community of Hickory Grove.
- Mecklenburg County
- This Hickory Grove is located in Mecklenburg County and lies 336 miles [540.7 km] to the southwest of the Hickory Grove that is located in Montgomery County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mecklenburg County community of Hickory Grove.
- Polk County
- This Hickory Grove is located in Polk County and lies 386 miles [621.2 km] to the southwest of the Hickory Grove that is located in Montgomery County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Polk County community of Hickory Grove.
- Rockingham County
- This Hickory Grove is located in Rockingham County and lies 225 miles [362.1 km] to the southwest of the Hickory Grove that is located in Montgomery County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rockingham County community of Hickory Grove.
- Wake 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 North Carolina community of Hickory Grove [Wake County].
- Ohio
- Carroll County
- This Hickory Grove is located in Carroll County and lies 229 miles [368.5 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Hickory Grove that is located in Montgomery County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Carroll County community of Hickory Grove.
- Ottawa County
- This Hickory Grove is located in Ottawa County and lies 342 miles [550.4 km] to the west northwest of the Hickory Grove that is located in Montgomery County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Ottawa County community of Hickory Grove.
- Pennsylvania
- Susquehanna County
- This Hickory Grove is located in Susquehanna County and lies 207 miles [333.1 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Hickory Grove that is located in Montgomery County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Susquehanna County community of Hickory Grove.
- South Carolina
- Berkeley 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 South Carolina community of Hickory Grove [Berkeley County].
- Florence County
- This Hickory Grove is located in Florence County and lies 371 miles [597.1 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Hickory Grove that is located in Montgomery County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Florence County community of Hickory Grove.
- Horry County
- This Hickory Grove is located in Horry County and lies 380 miles [611.6 km] to the south southwest of the Hickory Grove that is located in Montgomery County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Horry County community of Hickory Grove.
- Saluda County
- This Hickory Grove is located in Saluda County and lies 433 miles [696.8 km] to the southwest of the Hickory Grove that is located in Montgomery County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Saluda County community of Hickory Grove.
- York County
- This Hickory Grove is located in York County and lies 373 miles [600.3 km] to the southwest of the Hickory Grove that is located in Montgomery County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the York County community of Hickory Grove.
- Tennessee
- Bledsoe County
- This Hickory Grove is located in Bledsoe County and lies 510 miles [820.8 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Hickory Grove that is located in Montgomery County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bledsoe County community of Hickory Grove.
- Franklin County
- This Hickory Grove is located in Franklin County and lies 574 miles [923.8 km] to the west southwest of the Hickory Grove that is located in Montgomery County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Franklin County community of Hickory Grove.
- Gibson County
- This Hickory Grove is located in Gibson County and lies 684 miles [1,100.8 km] to the west southwest of the Hickory Grove that is located in Montgomery County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Gibson County community of Hickory Grove.
- Rutherford County
- This Hickory Grove is located in Rutherford County and lies 553 miles [890 km] to the west southwest of the Hickory Grove that is located in Montgomery County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rutherford County community of Hickory Grove.
- Sumner County
- This Hickory Grove is located in Sumner County and lies 534 miles [859.4 km] to the west southwest of the Hickory Grove that is located in Montgomery County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sumner County community of Hickory Grove.
- Warren 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 Hickory Grove [Warren County].
- Texas
- Denton 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 Hickory Grove [Denton County].
- Virginia
- Halifax County
- This Hickory Grove is located in Halifax County and lies 188 miles [302.6 km]<1> to the southwest of the Hickory Grove that is located in Montgomery County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Halifax County community of Hickory Grove.
- Prince William County
- This Hickory Grove is located in Prince William County and lies 32 miles [51.5 km] to the southwest of the Hickory Grove that is located in Montgomery County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Prince William County community of Hickory Grove.
- West Virginia
- Greenbrier County
- This Hickory Grove is located in Greenbrier County and lies 211 miles [339.6 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Hickory Grove that is located in Montgomery County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Greenbrier County community of Hickory Grove.
- Wisconsin
- Grant County
- This Hickory Grove is located in Grant County and lies 748 miles [1,203.8 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Hickory Grove that is located in Montgomery County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Grant County community of Hickory Grove.
- Manitowoc County
- This Hickory Grove is located in Manitowoc County and lies 654 miles [1,052.5 km] to the northwest of the Hickory Grove that is located in Montgomery County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Manitowoc County community of Hickory Grove.
- Alabama
Curious and Interesting Names Near Hickory Grove ...
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.
- Charlene
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest) - Claysville
(Less than 2 miles to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Claysville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Claysville
- Claysville is located in Montgomery County
- Edinburgh
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast) - Flower Hill
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Flower Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flower Hill
- Flower Hill is located in Montgomery County
- Freedom Forest
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Freedom Forest have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Freedom Forest
- Freedom Forest is located in Montgomery County
- Kings Square
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kings Square have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kings Square
- Kings Square is located in Montgomery County
- Nathans Hill
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Nathans Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nathans Hill
- Nathans Hill is located in Montgomery County
- Quail Ridge
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)- 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 Montgomery County
- Quail Valley
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Quail Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quail Valley
- Quail Valley is located in Montgomery County
- Rocky Road Park
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rocky Road Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rocky Road Park
- Rocky Road Park is located in Montgomery County
- Rolling Knolls
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rolling Knolls have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rolling Knolls
- Rolling Knolls is located in Montgomery County
- Stewart Town
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stewart Town have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stewart Town
- Stewart Town is located in Montgomery County
- Whetstone
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest) - Wildcat Forest
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wildcat Forest have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wildcat Forest
- Wildcat Forest is located in Montgomery County
How Far From Hickory Grove 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 Hickory Grove to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Hickory Grove and extending to:
- Rockville, which is the Seat of Montgomery County, lies just to the South.
- Annapolis, which is the State Capital of Maryland, lies 38 miles [61.2 km]<1> to the east southeast (ESE). If you could walk a straight line from Hickory Grove to Annapolis, with an average speed<5> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take over two days to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take just about two full days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south southeast (SSE). The buggy would take most of a day and walking would take just over a day.
- The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,890 miles [9,479 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,597 miles [10,616.8 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<8>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,473 miles [7,198.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Hickory Grove. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Montgomery County: www.montgomerycountymd.gov/
The official website for State of Maryland: https://www.maryland.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Hickory Grove) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Hickory Grove. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.1904, Longitude: -77.1587 In this case, the coordinates for Hickory Grove 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 Hickory Grove 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 Hickory Grove, 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 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 Hickory Grove 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 307.943 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 303.544 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 304.652 degrees. |