Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Hickory Hill, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Hickory Hill and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Hickory Hill
- 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 Hill:
- 39.458435, -77.303872
- 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 Hill
- 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 Hickory Hill 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 Hickory Hill ...
We found 28 communities that share the name Hickory Hill.
There are three communities within Maryland that are also named Hickory Hill.
Beyond Maryland, we know of another 25 communities that are located throughout in the United States.
- Communities Located In Maryland ...
- Carroll County
- This Hickory Hill is located in Carroll County and lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<1> to the southeast of the Hickory Hill that is located in Frederick County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Carroll County community of Hickory Hill.
- Charles County
- This Hickory Hill is located in Charles County and lies 72 miles [115.9 km]<1> to the south of the Hickory Hill that is located in Frederick County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Charles County community of Hickory Hill.
- Montgomery County
- This Hickory Hill is located in Montgomery County and lies 11 miles [17.7 km]<1> to the south of the Hickory Hill that is located in Frederick County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of Hickory Hill.
- Carroll County
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Arkansas
- Conway County
- This Hickory Hill is located in Conway County and lies 894 miles [1,438.8 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Hickory Hill that is located in Frederick County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Conway County community of Hickory Hill.
- Delaware
- New Castle County
- This Hickory Hill is located in New Castle County and lies 88 miles [141.6 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Hickory Hill that is located in Frederick County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the New Castle County community of Hickory Hill.
- Sussex County
- This Hickory Hill is located in Sussex County and lies 124 miles [199.6 km] to the east southeast of the Hickory Hill that is located in Frederick County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sussex County community of Hickory Hill.
- Florida
- Hillsborough County
- This Hickory Hill is located in Hillsborough County and lies 840 miles [1,351.8 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Hickory Hill that is located in Frederick County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hillsborough County community of Hickory Hill.
- Holmes County
- This Hickory Hill is located in Holmes County and lies 768 miles [1,236 km] to the southwest of the Hickory Hill that is located in Frederick County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Holmes County community of Hickory Hill.
- Georgia
- Oconee County
- This Hickory Hill is located in Oconee County and lies 511 miles [822.4 km]<1> to the southwest of the Hickory Hill that is located in Frederick County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Oconee County community of Hickory Hill.
- Illinois
- Marion County
- This Hickory Hill is located in Marion County and lies 617 miles [993 km]<1> to the west of the Hickory Hill that is located in Frederick County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Marion County community of Hickory Hill.
- Kentucky
- Jefferson County
- This Hickory Hill is located in Jefferson County and lies 451 miles [725.8 km]<1> to the west of the Hickory Hill that is located in Frederick County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of Hickory Hill.
- Missouri
- Cole County
- This Hickory Hill is located in Cole County and lies 811 miles [1,305.2 km]<1> to the west of the Hickory Hill that is located in Frederick County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cole County community of Hickory Hill.
- North Carolina
- Davie County
- This Hickory Hill is located in Davie County and lies 302 miles [486 km]<1> to the southwest of the Hickory Hill that is located in Frederick County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Davie County community of Hickory Hill.
- Henderson County
- This Hickory Hill is located in Henderson County and lies 400 miles [643.7 km] to the southwest of the Hickory Hill that is located in Frederick County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Henderson County community of Hickory Hill.
- Oklahoma
- Osage County
- This Hickory Hill is located in Osage County and lies 1,033 miles [1,662.5 km]<1> to the west of the Hickory Hill that is located in Frederick County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Osage County community of Hickory Hill.
- Pennsylvania
- Bedford County
- This Hickory Hill is located in Bedford County and lies 70 miles [112.7 km]<1> to the northwest of the Hickory Hill that is located in Frederick County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bedford County community of Hickory Hill.
- Chester County
- This Hickory Hill is located in Chester County and lies 76 miles [122.3 km] to the east northeast of the Hickory Hill that is located in Frederick County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chester County community of Hickory Hill.
- South Carolina
- Berkeley County
- This Hickory Hill is located in Berkeley County and lies 463 miles [745.1 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Hickory Hill that is located in Frederick County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Berkeley County community of Hickory Hill.
- Charleston County
- This Hickory Hill is located in Charleston County and lies 488 miles [785.4 km] to the south southwest of the Hickory Hill that is located in Frederick County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Charleston County community of Hickory Hill.
- Colleton County
- This Hickory Hill is located in Colleton County and lies 504 miles [811.1 km] to the south southwest of the Hickory Hill that is located in Frederick County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Colleton County community of Hickory Hill.
- Hampton County
- 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 South Carolina community of Hickory Hill [Hampton County].
- York County
- This Hickory Hill is located in York County and lies 369 miles [593.8 km] to the southwest of the Hickory Hill that is located in Frederick County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the York County community of Hickory Hill.
- Tennessee
- Moore County
- This Hickory Hill is located in Moore County and lies 574 miles [923.8 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Hickory Hill that is located in Frederick County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Moore County community of Hickory Hill.
- Texas
- Camp County
- This Hickory Hill is located in Camp County and lies 1,082 miles [1,741.3 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Hickory Hill that is located in Frederick County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Camp County community of Hickory Hill.
- Virginia
- Albemarle 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 Virginia community of Hickory Hill [Albemarle County].
- Roanoke County
- This Hickory Hill is located in Roanoke County and lies 212 miles [341.2 km]<1> to the southwest of the Hickory Hill that is located in Frederick County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Roanoke County community of Hickory Hill.
- York County
- This Hickory Hill is located in York County and lies 159 miles [255.9 km] to the south southeast of the Hickory Hill that is located in Frederick County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the York County community of Hickory Hill.
- West Virginia
- Putnam County
- This Hickory Hill is located in Putnam County and lies 259 miles [416.8 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Hickory Hill that is located in Frederick County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Putnam County community of Hickory Hill.
- Arkansas
Curious and Interesting Names Near Hickory Hill ...
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.
- Aspen
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south) - Campers Hill
(Less than 2 miles to the north)- 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
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)- 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
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)- 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
- Fox Pass
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east) - Islands of Balmoral
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Islands of Balmoral have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Islands of Balmoral
- Islands of Balmoral is located in Frederick County
- Meadows
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south) - Mount Pleasant
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- 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
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- 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
- Continue List (6 more) ...
- Pleasant Oaks
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- 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 north)- 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 northwest)- 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 west)- 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 west) - Winter Springs
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Winter Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Winter Springs
- Winter Springs is located in Frederick County
- Pleasant Oaks
How Far From Hickory Hill 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 Hickory Hill to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Hickory Hill and extending to:
- Frederick, which is the Seat of Frederick County, lies just to the West Southwest.
- Annapolis, which is the State Capital of Maryland, lies 54 miles [86.9 km]<1> to the southeast (SE). If you could walk a straight line from Hickory Hill to Annapolis, with an average speed<5> 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 41 miles [66 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<6> 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).<7>
- 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).<8>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,469 miles [7,192.2 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Hickory Hill. 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' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Hickory Hill) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Hickory Hill. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.4584, Longitude: -77.3039 In this case, the coordinates for Hickory Hill 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 Hickory Hill, 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 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 Hill 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. |
| <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 Hill 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 308.012 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 303.664 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 304.61 degrees. |