Green Acres (Monroe County, MS) - Tidbits, Odds-and-Ends

Outdoor Activities ...

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

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

Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Green Acres

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 Green Acres:
- 33.837058, -88.573656
- 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 Green Acres

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 Monroe County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Monroe County
- Since Green Acres is near Chickasaw County and also Holmes County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Chickasaw County
- eBird sighting report for Holmes 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 Green Acres ...

We found 79 communities that share the name Green Acres.

There are three communities within Mississippi that are also named Green Acres.

Beyond Mississippi, we know of another 76 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 76 communities, 76 are located in the United States and four are in Canada.

Communities Located In Mississippi ...
- Hinds County
  - This Green Acres is located in Hinds County and lies 144 miles [231.7 km]<1> to the southwest of the Green Acres that is located in Monroe County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hinds County community of Green Acres.
- Lee County
  - This Green Acres is located in Lee County and lies 30 miles [48.3 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Green Acres that is located in Monroe County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lee County community of Green Acres.
- Oktibbeha County
  - This Green Acres is located in Oktibbeha County and lies 34 miles [54.7 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Green Acres that is located in Monroe County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Oktibbeha County community of Green Acres.

Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
  - Choctaw County
  - This Green Acres is located in Choctaw County and lies 121 miles [194.7 km]<1> to the south of the Green Acres that is located in Monroe County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Choctaw County community of Green Acres.
  - Coffee County
  - This Green Acres is located in Coffee County and lies 236 miles [379.8 km] to the southeast of the Green Acres that is located in Monroe County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Coffee County community of Green Acres.
  - Houston County
  - This Green Acres is located in Houston County and lies 255 miles [410.4 km] to the southeast of the Green Acres that is located in Monroe County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Houston County community of Green Acres.
  - Jefferson County
  - This Green Acres is located in Jefferson County and lies 99 miles [159.3 km] to the east southeast of the Green Acres that is located in Monroe County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of Green Acres.
  - Madison County
  - This Green Acres is located in Madison County and lies 126 miles [202.8 km] to the east northeast of the Green Acres that is located in Monroe County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Madison County community of Green Acres.
  - Montgomery County
  - This Green Acres is located in Montgomery County and lies 170 miles [273.6 km] to the southeast of the Green Acres that is located in Monroe County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of Green Acres.
- Alaska
  - This Green Acres lies 3,254 miles [5,236.8 km]<1> to the northwest of the Green Acres that is located in Monroe County.
- Arkansas
  - Benton County
  - This Green Acres is located in Benton County and lies 347 miles [558.4 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Green Acres that is located in Monroe County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Benton County community of Green Acres.
  - Hempstead County
  - This Green Acres is located in Hempstead County and lies 287 miles [461.9 km] to the west of the Green Acres that is located in Monroe County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hempstead County community of Green Acres.
- California
  - Riverside County
  - This Green Acres is located in Riverside County and lies 1,630 miles [2,623.2 km]<1> to the west of the Green Acres that is located in Monroe County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Riverside County community of Green Acres.
  - Santa Clara County
  - This Green Acres is located in Santa Clara County and lies 1,889 miles [3,040.1 km] to the west northwest of the Green Acres that is located in Monroe County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Santa Clara County community of Green Acres.
- Delaware
  - New Castle County
  - This Green Acres is located in New Castle County and lies 830 miles [1,335.8 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Green Acres that is located in Monroe County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the New Castle County community of Green Acres.
- Florida
  - Hillsborough County
  - This Green Acres is located in Hillsborough County and lies 557 miles [896.4 km]<1> to the southeast of the Green Acres that is located in Monroe County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hillsborough County community of Green Acres.
- Georgia
  - Catoosa County
  - This Green Acres is located in Catoosa County and lies 204 miles [328.3 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Green Acres that is located in Monroe County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Catoosa County community of Green Acres.
  - Chatham County
  - This Green Acres is located in Chatham County and lies 452 miles [727.4 km] to the east southeast of the Green Acres that is located in Monroe County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chatham County community of Green Acres.
  - Clarke County
  - This Green Acres is located in Clarke County and lies 300 miles [482.8 km] to the east of the Green Acres that is located in Monroe County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clarke County community of Green Acres.
  - Clayton County
  - This Green Acres is located in Clayton County and lies 238 miles [383 km] to the east of the Green Acres that is located in Monroe County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clayton County community of Green Acres.
  - Dougherty County
  - This Green Acres is located in Dougherty County and lies 297 miles [478 km] to the east southeast of the Green Acres that is located in Monroe County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dougherty County community of Green Acres.
- Illinois
  - Sangamon County
  - This Green Acres is located in Sangamon County and lies 422 miles [679.1 km]<1> to the north of the Green Acres that is located in Monroe County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sangamon County community of Green Acres.
- Indiana
  - Lake County
  - This Green Acres is located in Lake County and lies 532 miles [856.2 km]<1> to the north of the Green Acres that is located in Monroe County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lake County community of Green Acres.
- Iowa
  - Scott County
  - This Green Acres is located in Scott County and lies 545 miles [877.1 km]<1> to the north of the Green Acres that is located in Monroe County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Scott County community of Green Acres.
- Kentucky
  - Boyle County
  - This Green Acres is located in Boyle County and lies 339 miles [545.6 km]<1> to the northeast of the Green Acres that is located in Monroe County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Boyle County community of Green Acres.
- Louisiana
  - Bossier Parish
  - This Green Acres is located in Bossier Parish and lies 310 miles [498.9 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Green Acres that is located in Monroe County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bossier Parish community of Green Acres.
  - Concordia 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 Green Acres [Concordia Parish].
  - East Baton Rouge Parish
  - This Green Acres is located in East Baton Rouge Parish and lies 271 miles [436.1 km] to the southwest of the Green Acres that is located in Monroe County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the East Baton Rouge Parish community of Green Acres.
  - Saint Charles Parish
  - This Green Acres is located in Saint Charles Parish and lies 298 miles [479.6 km] to the south southwest of the Green Acres that is located in Monroe County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Saint Charles Parish community of Green Acres.
- Maryland
  - Carroll County
  - This Green Acres is located in Carroll County and lies 757 miles [1,218.3 km]<1> to the northeast of the Green Acres that is located in Monroe County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Carroll County community of Green Acres.
  - Harford County
  - This Green Acres is located in Harford County and lies 779 miles [1,253.7 km] to the east northeast of the Green Acres that is located in Monroe County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harford County community of Green Acres.
  - Montgomery County
  - This Green Acres is located in Montgomery County and lies 728 miles [1,171.6 km] to the east northeast of the Green Acres that is located in Monroe County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of Green Acres.
  - Prince George's County
  - This Green Acres is located in Prince George's County and lies 728 miles [1,171.6 km] to the east northeast of the Green Acres that is located in Monroe County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Prince George's County community of Green Acres.
  - Saint Mary's County
  - This Green Acres is located in Saint Mary's County and lies 735 miles [1,182.9 km] to the east northeast of the Green Acres that is located in Monroe County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Saint Mary's County community of Green Acres.
  - Wicomico County
  - This Green Acres is located in Wicomico County and lies 790 miles [1,271.4 km] to the east northeast of the Green Acres that is located in Monroe County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wicomico County community of Green Acres.
- Montana
  - Lincoln County
  - This Green Acres is located in Lincoln County and lies 1,712 miles [2,755.2 km]<1> to the northwest of the Green Acres that is located in Monroe County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lincoln County community of Green Acres.
- New Jersey
  - Mercer 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 New Jersey community of Green Acres [Mercer County].
- New York
  - Erie 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 New York community of Green Acres [Erie County].
  - Nassau County
  - This Green Acres is located in Nassau County and lies 940 miles [1,512.8 km]<1> to the northeast of the Green Acres that is located in Monroe County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Nassau County community of Green Acres.
  - Oneida County
  - This Green Acres is located in Oneida County and lies 967 miles [1,556.2 km] to the northeast of the Green Acres that is located in Monroe County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Oneida County community of Green Acres.
- North Carolina
  - Alamance County
  - This Green Acres is located in Alamance County and lies 539 miles [867.4 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Green Acres that is located in Monroe County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Alamance County community of Green Acres.
  - Henderson County
  - This Green Acres is located in Henderson County and lies 359 miles [577.8 km] to the east northeast of the Green Acres that is located in Monroe County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Henderson County community of Green Acres.
  - Iredell County
  - This Green Acres is located in Iredell County and lies 457 miles [735.5 km] to the east northeast of the Green Acres that is located in Monroe County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Iredell County community of Green Acres.
  - Rockingham County
  - This Green Acres is located in Rockingham County and lies 534 miles [859.4 km] to the east northeast of the Green Acres that is located in Monroe County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rockingham County community of Green Acres.
  - Wake County
  - This Green Acres is located in Wake County and lies 577 miles [928.6 km] to the east northeast of the Green Acres that is located in Monroe County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wake County community of Green Acres.
- Nova Scotia
  - 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 Nova Scotia community of Green Acres.
- Ohio
  - Auglaize County
  - This Green Acres is located in Auglaize County and lies 530 miles [853 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Green Acres that is located in Monroe County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Auglaize County community of Green Acres.
  - Butler County
  - This Green Acres is located in Butler County and lies 451 miles [725.8 km] to the north northeast of the Green Acres that is located in Monroe County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Butler County community of Green Acres.
  - Gallia County
  - This Green Acres is located in Gallia County and lies 490 miles [788.6 km] to the northeast of the Green Acres that is located in Monroe County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Gallia County community of Green Acres.
  - Jefferson County
  - This Green Acres is located in Jefferson County and lies 623 miles [1,002.6 km] to the northeast of the Green Acres that is located in Monroe County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of Green Acres.
  - Pike County
  - This Green Acres is located in Pike County and lies 478 miles [769.3 km] to the northeast of the Green Acres that is located in Monroe County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pike County community of Green Acres.
- Ontario
  - This Green Acres lies 925 miles [1,488.6 km]<1> to the northeast of the Green Acres that is located in Monroe County.
- Oregon
  - Coos County
  - This Green Acres is located in Coos County and lies 2,013 miles [3,239.6 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Green Acres that is located in Monroe County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Coos County community of Green Acres.
  - Douglas County
  - This Green Acres is located in Douglas County and lies 1,996 miles [3,212.3 km] to the west northwest of the Green Acres that is located in Monroe County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Douglas County community of Green Acres.
- Pennsylvania
  - Armstrong County
  - This Green Acres is located in Armstrong County and lies 693 miles [1,115.3 km]<1> to the northeast of the Green Acres that is located in Monroe County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Armstrong County community of Green Acres.
  - York County
  - This Green Acres is located in York County and lies 779 miles [1,253.7 km] to the northeast of the Green Acres that is located in Monroe County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the York County community of Green Acres.
- Saskatchewan
  - We haven't found the location of this community yet.
- South Carolina
  - Anderson County
  - This Green Acres is located in Anderson County and lies 339 miles [545.6 km]<1> to the east of the Green Acres that is located in Monroe County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Anderson County community of Green Acres.
  - Charleston County
  - This Green Acres is located in Charleston County and lies 500 miles [804.7 km] to the east of the Green Acres that is located in Monroe County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Charleston County community of Green Acres.
  - Richland County
  - This Green Acres is located in Richland County and lies 432 miles [695.2 km] to the east of the Green Acres that is located in Monroe County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Richland County community of Green Acres.
  - Sumter County
  - This Green Acres is located in Sumter County and lies 473 miles [761.2 km] to the east of the Green Acres that is located in Monroe County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sumter County community of Green Acres.
- Tennessee
  - Giles County
  - This Green Acres is located in Giles County and lies 127 miles [204.4 km]<1> to the northeast of the Green Acres that is located in Monroe County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Giles County community of Green Acres.
  - Greene County
  - This Green Acres is located in Greene County and lies 364 miles [585.8 km] to the east northeast of the Green Acres that is located in Monroe County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Greene County community of Green Acres.
  - Hamblen County
  - This Green Acres is located in Hamblen County and lies 333 miles [535.9 km] to the east northeast of the Green Acres that is located in Monroe County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hamblen County community of Green Acres.
  - Hamilton County
  - This Green Acres is located in Hamilton County and lies 215 miles [346 km] to the east northeast of the Green Acres that is located in Monroe County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hamilton County community of Green Acres.
  - Knox 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 Green Acres [Knox County].
  - Montgomery County
  - This Green Acres is located in Montgomery County and lies 203 miles [326.7 km] to the north northeast of the Green Acres that is located in Monroe County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of Green Acres.
  - Putnam County
  - This Green Acres is located in Putnam County and lies 235 miles [378.2 km] to the northeast of the Green Acres that is located in Monroe County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Putnam County community of Green Acres.
  - Roane County
  - This Green Acres is located in Roane County and lies 268 miles [431.3 km] to the east northeast of the Green Acres that is located in Monroe County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Roane County community of Green Acres.
  - Rutherford County
  - This Green Acres is located in Rutherford County and lies 186 miles [299.3 km] to the northeast of the Green Acres that is located in Monroe County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rutherford County community of Green Acres.
  - Sullivan County
  - This Green Acres is located in Sullivan County and lies 388 miles [624.4 km] to the east northeast of the Green Acres that is located in Monroe County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sullivan County community of Green Acres.
- Texas
  - El Paso County
  - This Green Acres is located in El Paso County and lies 1,052 miles [1,693 km]<1> to the west of the Green Acres that is located in Monroe County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the El Paso County community of Green Acres.
- Utah
  - Salt Lake County
  - This Green Acres is located in Salt Lake County and lies 1,361 miles [2,190.3 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Green Acres that is located in Monroe County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Salt Lake County community of Green Acres.
- Vermont
  - Rutland County
  - This Green Acres is located in Rutland County and lies 1,076 miles [1,731.7 km]<1> to the northeast of the Green Acres that is located in Monroe County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rutland County community of Green Acres.
- Virginia
  - Chesapeake City
  - This Green Acres is located in Chesapeake City and lies 715 miles [1,150.7 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Green Acres that is located in Monroe County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chesapeake City community of Green Acres.
  - Fairfax City
  - This Green Acres is located in Fairfax City and lies 714 miles [1,149.1 km] to the east northeast of the Green Acres that is located in Monroe County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fairfax City community of Green Acres.
  - Frederick County
  - This Green Acres is located in Frederick County and lies 685 miles [1,102.4 km] to the northeast of the Green Acres that is located in Monroe County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Frederick County community of Green Acres.
  - Pittsylvania County
  - This Green Acres is located in Pittsylvania County and lies 553 miles [890 km] to the east northeast of the Green Acres that is located in Monroe County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pittsylvania County community of Green Acres.
- West Virginia
  - Roane County
  - This Green Acres is located in Roane County and lies 527 miles [848.1 km]<1> to the northeast of the Green Acres that is located in Monroe County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Roane County community of Green Acres.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Green Acres ...

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.

Coon Tail ‑ Historic
(5 miles [8 km] to the north)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Coon Tail have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coon Tail
- Coon Tail is located in Monroe County
Evergreen
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Evergreen have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Evergreen
- Evergreen is located in Monroe County
Goose Pond ‑ Historic
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Goose Pond have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Goose Pond
- Goose Pond is located in Monroe County
Hillcrest
(Less than 2 miles to the east)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hillcrest have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hillcrest
- Hillcrest is located in Monroe County
Piney Grove
(Less than 2 miles to the east)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Piney Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Piney Grove
- Piney Grove is located in Monroe County
Prairie
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Prairie have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Prairie
- Prairie is located in Monroe County
Rodgers ‑ Historic
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rodgers have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rodgers
- Rodgers is located in Monroe County
Tanglewood
(Less than 2 miles to the south)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tanglewood have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tanglewood
- Tanglewood is located in Monroe County
Tranquil
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tranquil have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tranquil
- Tranquil is located in Monroe County
Tucker Place
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tucker Place have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tucker Place
- Tucker Place is located in Monroe County

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

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

Aberdeen, which is the Seat of Monroe County, lies just to the East Southeast.
Jackson, which is the State Capital of Mississippi, lies 140 miles [225.3 km]<1> to the southwest (SW). If you could drive a straight line from Green Acres to Jackson, with an average speed<4>of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, it would take less than three hours to make the trip. A comfortable walk of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour would take 8 days. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take 6 days.
The White House (Washington, DC) is 729 miles [1,173.2 km] to the east northeast (ENE). Driving would take just about two full days, a buggy would take 29 days and walking would take 42 days.
The shortest distance<5> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,609 miles [10,636.2 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,324 miles [11,786.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,199 miles [8,367 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>

Off-the-Road Links ...

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

The official website for Monroe County: www.monroecountyms.org

The official website for State of Mississippi: https://www.ms.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>	Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Green Acres) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Green Acres. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 33.8371, Longitude: -88.5737 In this case, the coordinates for Green Acres 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 Bird Creek to see Pete ... Bird 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 Green Acres 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 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.
<5>	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 Green Acres to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East.
<6>	The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 314.775 degrees.
<7>	The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 310.603 degrees.
<8>	The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 310.954 degrees.