Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Brandon, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Brandon and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Brandon
- 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 Brandon:
- 32.278837, -90.001360
- 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 Brandon
- 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 Rankin County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Rankin County
- Since Brandon is near Hinds County and also Madison County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Hinds County
- eBird sighting report for Madison 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 Brandon ...
We found 27 communities that share the name Brandon.
Within Mississippi, the name Brandon is unique.
Beyond Mississippi, we know of another 27 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 27 communities, 25 are located in the United States and two are in Canada.
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Arkansas
- Drew County
- This Brandon is located in Drew County and lies 149 miles [239.8 km]<2> to the northwest of the Brandon that is located in Rankin County.
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Brandon
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Drew County community of Brandon.
- British Columbia
- This Brandon lies 1,852 miles [2,980.5 km]<2> to the northwest of the Brandon that is located in Rankin County.
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Brandon
- California
- Colorado
- Kiowa County
- This Brandon is located in Kiowa County and lies 818 miles [1,316.4 km]<2> to the northwest of the Brandon that is located in Rankin County.
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Brandon
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kiowa County community of Brandon.
- Delaware
- New Castle County
- This Brandon is located in New Castle County and lies 959 miles [1,543.4 km]<2> to the northeast of the Brandon that is located in Rankin County.
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Brandon
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the New Castle County community of Brandon.
- Florida
- Hillsborough County
- This Brandon is located in Hillsborough County and lies 549 miles [883.5 km]<2> to the east southeast of the Brandon that is located in Rankin County.
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Brandon
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hillsborough County community of Brandon.
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Buchanan County
- This Brandon is located in Buchanan County and lies 701 miles [1,128.2 km]<2> to the north of the Brandon that is located in Rankin County.
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Brandon
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Buchanan County community of Brandon.
- Louisiana
- West Feliciana Parish
- This Brandon is located in West Feliciana Parish and lies 130 miles [209.2 km]<2> to the southwest of the Brandon that is located in Rankin County.
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Brandon
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the West Feliciana Parish community of Brandon.
- Manitoba
- This Brandon lies 1,315 miles [2,116.3 km]<2> to the north northwest of the Brandon that is located in Rankin County.
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Brandon
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Douglas County
- This Brandon is located in Douglas County and lies 990 miles [1,593.3 km]<2> to the north northwest of the Brandon that is located in Rankin County.
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Brandon
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Douglas County community of Brandon.
- Missouri
- Benton County
- This Brandon is located in Benton County and lies 471 miles [758 km]<2> to the north northwest of the Brandon that is located in Rankin County.
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Brandon
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Benton County community of Brandon.
- Montana
- Madison County
- This Brandon is located in Madison County and lies 1,490 miles [2,397.9 km]<2> to the northwest of the Brandon that is located in Rankin County.
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Brandon
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Madison County community of Brandon.
- Nebraska
- Perkins County
- This Brandon is located in Perkins County and lies 883 miles [1,421.1 km]<2> to the northwest of the Brandon that is located in Rankin County.
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Brandon
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Perkins County community of Brandon.
- New York
- North Carolina
- Ashe County
- This Brandon is located in Ashe County and lies 565 miles [909.3 km]<2> to the east northeast of the Brandon that is located in Rankin County.
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Brandon
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Ashe County community of Brandon.
- Mecklenburg County
- This Brandon is located in Mecklenburg County and lies 561 miles [902.8 km] to the east northeast of the Brandon that is located in Rankin County.
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Brandon
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mecklenburg County community of Brandon.
- Ohio
- Knox County
- This Brandon is located in Knox County and lies 693 miles [1,115.3 km]<2> to the north northeast of the Brandon that is located in Rankin County.
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Brandon
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Knox County community of Brandon.
- Pennsylvania
- Venango County
- This Brandon is located in Venango County and lies 838 miles [1,348.6 km]<2> to the northeast of the Brandon that is located in Rankin County.
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Brandon
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Venango County community of Brandon.
- South Carolina
- Greenville County
- This Brandon is located in Greenville County and lies 469 miles [754.8 km]<2> to the east northeast of the Brandon that is located in Rankin County.
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Brandon
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Greenville County community of Brandon.
- South Dakota
- Minnehaha County
- This Brandon is located in Minnehaha County and lies 858 miles [1,380.8 km]<2> to the north northwest of the Brandon that is located in Rankin County.
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Brandon
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Minnehaha County community of Brandon.
- Texas
- Hill County
- This Brandon is located in Hill County and lies 407 miles [655 km]<2> to the west of the Brandon that is located in Rankin County.
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Brandon
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hill County community of Brandon.
- Vermont
- Rutland County
- This Brandon is located in Rutland County and lies 1,211 miles [1,948.9 km]<2> to the northeast of the Brandon that is located in Rankin County.
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Brandon
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rutland County community of Brandon.
- Virginia
- Prince George County
- This Brandon is located in Prince George County and lies 812 miles [1,306.8 km]<2> to the east northeast of the Brandon that is located in Rankin County.
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Brandon
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Prince George County community of Brandon.
- Wisconsin
- Fond du Lac County
- This Brandon is located in Fond du Lac County and lies 793 miles [1,276.2 km]<2> to the north of the Brandon that is located in Rankin County.
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Brandon
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fond du Lac County community of Brandon.
Curious and Interesting Names Near Brandon ...
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.
- Arrowhead Point
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Arrowhead Point have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arrowhead Point
- Arrowhead Point is located in Rankin County
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Arrowhead Point
- Crossgates
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crossgates have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crossgates
- Crossgates is located in Rankin County
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Crossgates
- Forest Point
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest Point have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Point
- Forest Point is located in Rankin County
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Forest Point
- Greenfield
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenfield
- Greenfield is located in Rankin County
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Greenfield
- Grove Park
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grove Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grove Park
- Grove Park is located in Rankin County
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Grove Park
- Hickory Glen
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hickory Glen have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Glen
- Hickory Glen is located in Rankin County
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Hickory Glen
- Hunters Woods
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hunters Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunters Woods
- Hunters Woods is located in Rankin County
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Hunters Woods
- Kings Heights
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kings Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kings Heights
- Kings Heights is located in Rankin County
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Kings Heights
- Millrun
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Millrun have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Millrun
- Millrun is located in Rankin County
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Millrun
- Continue List (6 more) ...
- Paradise Point
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Paradise Point have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paradise Point
- Paradise Point is located in Rankin County
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Paradise Point
- Pearl
(5 miles [8 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pearl have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pearl
- Pearl is located in Rankin County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 26,560 people
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Pearl
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Pearl <4>
- Skyway Hills
(5 miles [8 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Skyway Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Skyway Hills
- Skyway Hills is located in Rankin County
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Skyway Hills
- Summerwood
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Summerwood have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Summerwood
- Summerwood is located in Rankin County
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Summerwood
- Terrapin Hill
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Terrapin Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Terrapin Hill
- Terrapin Hill is located in Rankin County
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Terrapin Hill
- Value
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Value have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Value
- Value is located in Rankin County
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Value
- Paradise Point
How Far From Brandon 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 city such as Brandon to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Brandon and extending to:
- Jackson, which is the State Capital of Mississippi, lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<2> to the west (W). If you could walk a straight line from Brandon to Jackson, with an average speed<5> 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.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 858 miles [1,380.8 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 34 days and walking would take 49 days.
- The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,743 miles [10,851.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,457 miles [12,000.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,333 miles [8,582.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Brandon. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Rankin County: www.rankincounty.org/
The official website for State of Mississippi: https://www.ms.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | 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 Brandon 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. |
| <2> | 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 drawn from Point A (ie- Brandon) to Point B.If you need the driving distance (or directions), we recommend that you use one of the Mapping Services listed on our Map Page for Brandon. Since we usually use Google Maps, we've provided the following link for your convenience: Google Map and Driving Directions starting from BrandonOur distance measurements begin at a specific point in Brandon. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 32.2788, Longitude: -90.0014 |
| <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 Brandon 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 315.525 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 311.261 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 311.825 degrees. |