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Outdoor Activities ...

As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).

When in Fairfax, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Fairfax and the surrounding area.

  • 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 Fairfax:
    • 41.955263, -85.366041
    • 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 Fairfax
  • 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 Fairfax ...

We found 32 communities that share the name Fairfax.

Within Michigan, the name Fairfax is unique.

Beyond Michigan, we know of another 32 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 32 communities, 29 are located in the United States and three are in Canada.

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • Chambers County
      • This Fairfax is located in Chambers County and lies 632 miles [1,017.1 km]<1> to the south of the Fairfax that is located in Saint Joseph County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chambers County community of Fairfax.
    • California
      • Los Angeles 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 California community of Fairfax [Los Angeles County].
      • Marin County
      • This Fairfax is located in Marin County and lies 1,973 miles [3,175.2 km]<1> to the west of the Fairfax that is located in Saint Joseph County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Marin County community of Fairfax.
    • Delaware
      • New Castle County
      • This Fairfax is located in New Castle County and lies 533 miles [857.8 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Fairfax that is located in Saint Joseph County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the New Castle County community of Fairfax.
    • Georgia
      • Douglas County
      • This Fairfax is located in Douglas County and lies 567 miles [912.5 km]<1> to the south of the Fairfax that is located in Saint Joseph County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Douglas County community of Fairfax.
      • Ware County
      • This Fairfax is located in Ware County and lies 754 miles [1,213.4 km] to the south southeast of the Fairfax that is located in Saint Joseph County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Ware County community of Fairfax.
    • Indiana
      • Allen County
      • This Fairfax is located in Allen County and lies 64 miles [103 km]<1> to the south southeast of the Fairfax that is located in Saint Joseph County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Allen County community of Fairfax.
      • Madison County
      • This Fairfax is located in Madison County and lies 128 miles [206 km] to the south of the Fairfax that is located in Saint Joseph County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Madison County community of Fairfax.
      • Monroe County
      • This Fairfax is located in Monroe County and lies 211 miles [339.6 km] to the south southwest of the Fairfax that is located in Saint Joseph County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Monroe County community of Fairfax.
    • Iowa
      • Linn County
      • This Fairfax is located in Linn County and lies 329 miles [529.5 km]<1> to the west of the Fairfax that is located in Saint Joseph County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Linn County community of Fairfax.
    • Kansas
      • Osage 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 Fairfax [Osage County].
      • Wyandotte County
      • This Fairfax is located in Wyandotte County and lies 522 miles [840.1 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Fairfax that is located in Saint Joseph County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wyandotte County community of Fairfax.
    • Louisiana
      • Saint Mary Parish
      • This Fairfax is located in Saint Mary Parish and lies 908 miles [1,461.3 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Fairfax that is located in Saint Joseph County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Saint Mary Parish community of Fairfax.
    • Manitoba
      • This Fairfax lies 877 miles [1,411.4 km]<1> to the northwest of the Fairfax that is located in Saint Joseph County.
    • Minnesota
      • Renville County
      • This Fairfax is located in Renville County and lies 502 miles [807.9 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Fairfax that is located in Saint Joseph County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Renville County community of Fairfax.
    • Missouri
      • Atchison County
      • This Fairfax is located in Atchison County and lies 532 miles [856.2 km]<1> to the west of the Fairfax that is located in Saint Joseph County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Atchison County community of Fairfax.
    • North Carolina
      • Swain County
      • This Fairfax is located in Swain County and lies 456 miles [733.9 km]<1> to the south of the Fairfax that is located in Saint Joseph County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Swain County community of Fairfax.
    • Ohio
      • Hamilton County
      • This Fairfax is located in Hamilton County and lies 200 miles [321.9 km]<1> to the south southeast of the Fairfax that is located in Saint Joseph County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hamilton County community of Fairfax.
      • Highland County
      • This Fairfax is located in Highland County and lies 221 miles [355.7 km] to the south southeast of the Fairfax that is located in Saint Joseph County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Highland County community of Fairfax.
    • Oklahoma
      • Osage County
      • This Fairfax is located in Osage County and lies 710 miles [1,142.6 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Fairfax that is located in Saint Joseph County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Osage County community of Fairfax.
    • Ontario
      • This Fairfax lies 497 miles [799.8 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Fairfax that is located in Saint Joseph County.
    • Quebec
      • This Fairfax lies 701 miles [1,128.2 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Fairfax that is located in Saint Joseph County.
    • South Carolina
      • Allendale County
      • This Fairfax is located in Allendale County and lies 660 miles [1,062.2 km]<1> to the south southeast of the Fairfax that is located in Saint Joseph County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Allendale County community of Fairfax.
      • Barnwell 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 Fairfax [Barnwell County].
      • Berkeley County
      • This Fairfax is located in Berkeley County and lies 681 miles [1,096 km] to the south southeast of the Fairfax that is located in Saint Joseph County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Berkeley County community of Fairfax.
      • Kershaw County
      • This Fairfax is located in Kershaw County and lies 591 miles [951.1 km] to the south southeast of the Fairfax that is located in Saint Joseph County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kershaw County community of Fairfax.
    • South Dakota
      • Gregory County
      • This Fairfax is located in Gregory County and lies 691 miles [1,112.1 km]<1> to the west of the Fairfax that is located in Saint Joseph County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Gregory County community of Fairfax.
    • Vermont
      • Franklin County
      • This Fairfax is located in Franklin County and lies 647 miles [1,041.2 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Fairfax that is located in Saint Joseph County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Franklin County community of Fairfax.
    • Virginia
      • Fairfax City
      • This Fairfax is located in Fairfax City and lies 474 miles [762.8 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Fairfax that is located in Saint Joseph County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fairfax City community of Fairfax.
    • Washington
      • Pierce County
      • This Fairfax is located in Pierce County and lies 1,821 miles [2,930.6 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Fairfax that is located in Saint Joseph County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pierce County community of Fairfax.
    • West Virginia
      • Grant County
      • This Fairfax is located in Grant County and lies 363 miles [584.2 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Fairfax that is located in Saint Joseph County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Grant County community of Fairfax.
      • Tucker 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 Fairfax [Tucker County].

Curious and Interesting Names Near Fairfax ...

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.

  • Breezy Beach
    (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Breezy Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Breezy Beach
    • Breezy Beach is located in Saint Joseph County
  • Colon
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Colon have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Colon
    • Colon is located in Saint Joseph County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,155 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Colon <4>
  • Factoryville
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Factoryville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Factoryville
    • Factoryville is located in Kalamazoo County
  • Fawn River
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fawn River
    • Fawn River is located in Saint Joseph County
  • Greenfield Mills
    (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenfield Mills
    • Greenfield Mills is located in LaGrange County (IN)
  • Hatmaker
    (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hatmaker have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hatmaker
    • Hatmaker is located in Branch County
  • Klingers
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Klingers have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Klingers
    • Klingers is located in Saint Joseph County
  • Lemon Park
    (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lemon Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lemon Park
    • Lemon Park is located in Kalamazoo County
  • Pavilion
    (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pavilion have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pavilion
    • Pavilion is located in Kalamazoo County
  • Continue List   (6 more) ...
    • Pine Creek
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pine Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pine Creek
      • Pine Creek is located in Calhoun County
    • Pine Ridge
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pine Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pine Ridge
      • Pine Ridge is located in Saint Joseph County
    • Sandy Beach
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sandy Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandy Beach
      • Sandy Beach is located in Saint Joseph County
    • Star Mill
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Star Mill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Star Mill
      • Star Mill is located in LaGrange County (IN)
    • Three Rivers
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Three Rivers have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Three Rivers
      • Three Rivers is located in Saint Joseph County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 7,600 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Three Rivers <4>
    • Union City
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Union City have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Union City
      • Union City is located in Branch County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,564 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Union City <4>

How Far From Fairfax 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 Fairfax to various places of note, such as the White House.

With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Fairfax and extending to:

  • Centreville, which is the Seat of Saint Joseph County, lies just to the West Southwest.
  • Lansing, which is the State Capital of Michigan, lies 67 miles [107.8 km]<1> to the northeast (NE). If you could walk a straight line from Fairfax to Lansing, with an average speed<5> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take three full days to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take about three full days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 485 miles [780.5 km] to the east southeast (ESE). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take most of a day, a buggy would take 19 days and walking would take 28 days.
  • The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,094 miles [9,807.3 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,829 miles [10,990.2 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,709 miles [7,578.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Fairfax. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for Saint Joseph County: www.stjosephcountymi.org/

The official website for State of Michigan: https://www.michigan.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Fairfax) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Fairfax. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 41.9553, Longitude: -85.3660    
<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 Rock Creek to see Pete ... Rock 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 Fairfax 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>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're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<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 Fairfax 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 312.943 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 309.642 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 307.43 degrees.









 

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