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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 Denmark, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Denmark 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 Denmark:
    • 34.310940, -89.346743
    • 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 Denmark
  • 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 Denmark ...

We found 27 communities that share the name Denmark.

Within Mississippi, the name Denmark is unique.

Beyond Mississippi, we know of another 27 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 27 communities, 26 are located in the United States and one is in Canada.

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Arkansas
      • Jackson County
      • This Denmark is located in Jackson County and lies 150 miles [241.4 km]<1> to the northwest of the Denmark that is located in Lafayette County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jackson County community of Denmark.
    • Georgia
      • Bulloch County
      • This Denmark is located in Bulloch County and lies 461 miles [741.9 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Denmark that is located in Lafayette County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bulloch County community of Denmark.
      • 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 Denmark [Crawford County].
    • Illinois
      • Perry County
      • This Denmark is located in Perry County and lies 254 miles [408.8 km]<1> to the north of the Denmark that is located in Lafayette County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Perry County community of Denmark.
      • Vermilion 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 Illinois community of Denmark [Vermilion County].
    • Indiana
      • Miami 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 Indiana community of Denmark [Miami County].
      • Owen County
      • This Denmark is located in Owen County and lies 365 miles [587.4 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Denmark that is located in Lafayette County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Owen County community of Denmark.
    • Iowa
      • Lee County
      • This Denmark is located in Lee County and lies 457 miles [735.5 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Denmark that is located in Lafayette County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lee County community of Denmark.
    • Kansas
      • Lincoln County
      • This Denmark is located in Lincoln County and lies 594 miles [956 km]<1> to the northwest of the Denmark that is located in Lafayette County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lincoln County community of Denmark.
    • Kentucky
      • Russell 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 Denmark [Russell County].
    • Maine
      • Oxford County
      • This Denmark is located in Oxford County and lies 1,191 miles [1,916.7 km]<1> to the northeast of the Denmark that is located in Lafayette County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Oxford County community of Denmark.
    • Michigan
      • Tuscola 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 Michigan community of Denmark [Tuscola County].
    • Minnesota
      • Washington 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 Minnesota community of Denmark [Washington County].
    • New York
      • Lewis County
      • This Denmark is located in Lewis County and lies 988 miles [1,590 km]<1> to the northeast of the Denmark that is located in Lafayette County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lewis County community of Denmark.
      • Steuben County
      • This Denmark is located in Steuben County and lies 857 miles [1,379.2 km] to the northeast of the Denmark that is located in Lafayette County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Steuben County community of Denmark.
    • North Carolina
      • Buncombe 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 Denmark [Buncombe County].
    • Nova Scotia
      • This Denmark lies 1,582 miles [2,546 km]<1> to the northeast of the Denmark that is located in Lafayette County.
    • Ohio
      • Ashtabula 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 Ohio community of Denmark [Ashtabula County].
      • Morrow County
      • This Denmark is located in Morrow County and lies 558 miles [898 km]<1> to the northeast of the Denmark that is located in Lafayette County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Morrow County community of Denmark.
      • Williams 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 Ohio community of Denmark [Williams County].
    • Oregon
      • Curry County
      • This Denmark is located in Curry County and lies 1,969 miles [3,168.8 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Denmark that is located in Lafayette County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Curry County community of Denmark.
    • South Carolina
      • Bamberg County
      • This Denmark is located in Bamberg County and lies 475 miles [764.4 km]<1> to the east of the Denmark that is located in Lafayette County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bamberg County community of Denmark.
    • Tennessee
      • Houston County
      • This Denmark is located in Houston County and lies 167 miles [268.8 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Denmark that is located in Lafayette County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Houston County community of Denmark.
      • Madison County
      • This Denmark is located in Madison County and lies 86 miles [138.4 km] to the north northeast of the Denmark that is located in Lafayette County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Madison County community of Denmark.
    • Texas
      • Anderson County
      • This community is historic<3> and although located in Anderson County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Anderson County community of Denmark.
    • Virginia
      • Rockbridge County
      • This Denmark is located in Rockbridge County and lies 598 miles [962.4 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Denmark that is located in Lafayette County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rockbridge County community of Denmark.
    • Wisconsin
      • Brown County
      • This Denmark is located in Brown County and lies 697 miles [1,121.7 km]<1> to the north of the Denmark that is located in Lafayette County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Brown County community of Denmark.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Denmark ...

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.

  • Cornish
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cornish have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cornish
    • Cornish is located in Lafayette County
  • Dogtown
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dogtown have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dogtown
    • Dogtown is located in Lafayette County
  • Hurricane
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hurricane have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hurricane
    • Hurricane is located in Pontotoc County
  • Keel
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Keel have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Keel
    • Keel is located in Lafayette County
  • Molly Barr Cove
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Molly Barr Cove have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Molly Barr Cove
    • Molly Barr Cove is located in Lafayette County
  • Paris
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Paris have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paris
    • Paris is located in Lafayette County
  • Rocky Ford
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rocky Ford have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rocky Ford
    • Rocky Ford is located in Union County
  • Rolling Woods
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rolling Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rolling Woods
    • Rolling Woods is located in Lafayette County
  • Rollings Woods
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rollings Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rollings Woods
    • Rollings Woods is located in Lafayette County
  • Turnpike
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Turnpike
    • Turnpike is located in Pontotoc County
  • Union Hall
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Union Hall have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Union Hall
    • Union Hall is located in Lafayette County
  • University
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for University have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for University
    • University is located in Lafayette County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for University <5>

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

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

  • Oxford, which is the Seat of Lafayette County, lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<1> to the west northwest. If you could walk a straight line from Denmark to Oxford, with an average speed<6> 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.
  • Jackson, which is the State Capital of Mississippi, lies 146 miles [235 km] to the south southwest (SSW). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take less than three hours, a buggy would take 6 days and walking would take 9 days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 751 miles [1,208.6 km] to the east northeast (ENE). Driving would take just about two full days, a buggy would take 30 days and walking would take 43 days.
  • The shortest distance<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,617 miles [10,649 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,336 miles [11,806.1 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,211 miles [8,386.3 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<10>

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

The official website for State of Mississippi: https://www.ms.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 drawn from Point A (ie- Denmark) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Denmark. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 34.3109, Longitude: -89.3467       In this case, the coordinates for Denmark 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 Denmark 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 Denmark, 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 Denmark 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 315.288 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 311.261 degrees.
<10>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 311.184 degrees.









 

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