Hopewell (Clay 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 Hopewell, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Hopewell and the surrounding area.

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

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 Hopewell:
- 33.657063, -88.853666
- 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 Hopewell

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

We found 85 communities that share the name Hopewell.

There are five communities within Mississippi that are also named Hopewell.

Beyond Mississippi, we know of another 80 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 80 communities, 83 are located in the United States and two are in Canada.

Communities Located In Mississippi ...
- Benton County
  - This Hopewell is located in Benton County and lies 91 miles [146.5 km]<1> to the north of the Hopewell that is located in Clay County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Benton County community of Hopewell.
- Calhoun 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 Mississippi community of Hopewell [Calhoun County].
- Copiah County
  - This Hopewell is located in Copiah County and lies 142 miles [228.5 km]<1> to the southwest of the Hopewell that is located in Clay County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Copiah County community of Hopewell.
- Covington County
  - This Hopewell is located in Covington County and lies 138 miles [222.1 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Hopewell that is located in Clay County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Covington County community of Hopewell.
- Marion County
  - This Hopewell is located in Marion County and lies 167 miles [268.8 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Hopewell that is located in Clay County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Marion County community of Hopewell.

Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
  - Blount County
  - This Hopewell is located in Blount County and lies 142 miles [228.5 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Hopewell that is located in Clay County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Blount County community of Hopewell.
  - Cherokee County
  - This Hopewell is located in Cherokee County and lies 182 miles [292.9 km] to the east northeast of the Hopewell that is located in Clay County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cherokee County community of Hopewell.
  - Cleburne County
  - This Hopewell is located in Cleburne County and lies 199 miles [320.3 km] to the east of the Hopewell that is located in Clay County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cleburne County community of Hopewell.
  - DeKalb County
  - This Hopewell is located in DeKalb County and lies 168 miles [270.4 km] to the east northeast of the Hopewell that is located in Clay County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the DeKalb County community of Hopewell.
  - Jefferson County
  - This Hopewell is located in Jefferson County and lies 112 miles [180.2 km] to the east of the Hopewell that is located in Clay County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of Hopewell.
  - Lee County
  - This Hopewell is located in Lee County and lies 219 miles [352.4 km] to the east southeast of the Hopewell that is located in Clay County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lee County community of Hopewell.
- Arkansas
  - Baxter County
  - This Hopewell is located in Baxter County and lies 259 miles [416.8 km]<1> to the northwest of the Hopewell that is located in Clay County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Baxter County community of Hopewell.
  - Boone County
  - This Hopewell is located in Boone County and lies 302 miles [486 km] to the northwest of the Hopewell that is located in Clay County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Boone County community of Hopewell.
  - Cleburne County
  - This Hopewell is located in Cleburne County and lies 218 miles [350.8 km] to the northwest of the Hopewell that is located in Clay County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cleburne County community of Hopewell.
  - Greene County
  - This Hopewell is located in Greene County and lies 197 miles [317 km] to the north northwest of the Hopewell that is located in Clay County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Greene County community of Hopewell.
  - Lawrence County
  - This Hopewell is located in Lawrence County and lies 204 miles [328.3 km] to the northwest of the Hopewell that is located in Clay County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lawrence County community of Hopewell.
  - Pike 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 Arkansas community of Hopewell [Pike County].
- Connecticut
  - Fairfield County
  - This Hopewell is located in Fairfield County and lies 999 miles [1,607.7 km]<1> to the northeast of the Hopewell that is located in Clay County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fairfield County community of Hopewell.
  - Hartford County
  - This Hopewell is located in Hartford County and lies 1,044 miles [1,680.2 km] to the northeast of the Hopewell that is located in Clay County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hartford County community of Hopewell.
- Florida
  - Hillsborough County
  - This Hopewell is located in Hillsborough County and lies 561 miles [902.8 km]<1> to the southeast of the Hopewell that is located in Clay County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hillsborough County community of Hopewell.
  - Madison County
  - This Hopewell is located in Madison County and lies 389 miles [626 km] to the southeast of the Hopewell that is located in Clay County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Madison County community of Hopewell.
- Georgia
  - Camden County
  - This Hopewell is located in Camden County and lies 453 miles [729 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Hopewell that is located in Clay County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Camden County community of Hopewell.
  - Cherokee 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 Hopewell [Cherokee County].
  - Fulton County
  - This Hopewell is located in Fulton County and lies 264 miles [424.9 km] to the east of the Hopewell that is located in Clay County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fulton County community of Hopewell.
  - Harris County
  - This Hopewell is located in Harris County and lies 232 miles [373.4 km] to the east southeast of the Hopewell that is located in Clay County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harris County community of Hopewell.
- Illinois
  - Marshall County
  - This Hopewell is located in Marshall County and lies 507 miles [815.9 km]<1> to the north of the Hopewell that is located in Clay County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Marshall County community of Hopewell.
  - 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 Illinois community of Hopewell [Mercer County].
- Indiana
  - DeKalb County
  - This Hopewell is located in DeKalb County and lies 566 miles [910.9 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Hopewell that is located in Clay County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the DeKalb County community of Hopewell.
  - Johnson County
  - This Hopewell is located in Johnson County and lies 430 miles [692 km] to the north northeast of the Hopewell that is located in Clay County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Johnson County community of Hopewell.
  - Ripley 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 Hopewell [Ripley County].
- Kansas
  - Johnson 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 Hopewell [Johnson County].
  - Pratt 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 Kansas community of Hopewell [Pratt County].
  - Washington County
  - We found mention of this community, but have little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Kansas community of Hopewell [Washington County].
- Kentucky
  - Green 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 Hopewell [Green County].
  - Greenup County
  - This Hopewell is located in Greenup County and lies 466 miles [750 km]<1> to the northeast of the Hopewell that is located in Clay County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Greenup County community of Hopewell.
  - Jefferson County
  - This Hopewell is located in Jefferson County and lies 363 miles [584.2 km] to the north northeast of the Hopewell that is located in Clay County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of Hopewell.
  - Laurel County
  - This Hopewell is located in Laurel County and lies 353 miles [568.1 km] to the northeast of the Hopewell that is located in Clay County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Laurel County community of Hopewell.
- Maryland
  - Howard County
  - This Hopewell is located in Howard County and lies 768 miles [1,236 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Hopewell that is located in Clay County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Howard County community of Hopewell.
  - Somerset County
  - This Hopewell is located in Somerset County and lies 788 miles [1,268.2 km] to the east northeast of the Hopewell that is located in Clay County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Somerset County community of Hopewell.
- Missouri
  - Mississippi County
  - Although located in Mississippi County, we don't know the location within the county.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mississippi County community of Hopewell.
  - Warren County
  - This Hopewell is located in Warren County and lies 370 miles [595.5 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Hopewell that is located in Clay County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Warren County community of Hopewell.
  - Washington County
  - This Hopewell is located in Washington County and lies 309 miles [497.3 km] to the north northwest of the Hopewell that is located in Clay County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washington County community of Hopewell.
- 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 Hopewell [Mercer County].
- New Mexico
  - Rio Arriba County
  - This community is historic<3> and although located in Rio Arriba County, we don't know where within the county.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rio Arriba County community of Hopewell.
- New York
  - Dutchess 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 Hopewell [Dutchess County].
  - Ontario County
  - We found mention of this community, but have little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the New York community of Hopewell [Ontario County].
- Newfoundland and Labrador
  - This Hopewell lies 2,081 miles [3,349 km]<1> to the northeast of the Hopewell that is located in Clay County.
- North Carolina
  - Mecklenburg County
  - This Hopewell is located in Mecklenburg County and lies 473 miles [761.2 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Hopewell that is located in Clay County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mecklenburg County community of Hopewell.
  - Rutherford County
  - This Hopewell is located in Rutherford County and lies 422 miles [679.1 km] to the east northeast of the Hopewell that is located in Clay County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rutherford County community of Hopewell.
  - Wayne County
  - This Hopewell is located in Wayne County and lies 627 miles [1,009.1 km] to the east northeast of the Hopewell that is located in Clay County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wayne County community of Hopewell.
- Nova Scotia
  - This Hopewell lies 1,602 miles [2,578.2 km]<1> to the northeast of the Hopewell that is located in Clay County.
- Ohio
  - Guernsey 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 Hopewell [Guernsey County].
  - Jefferson County
  - This Hopewell is located in Jefferson County and lies 637 miles [1,025.2 km]<1> to the northeast of the Hopewell that is located in Clay County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of Hopewell.
  - Lucas County
  - We found mention of this community, but have little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Ohio community of Hopewell [Lucas County].
  - Muskingum County
  - This Hopewell is located in Muskingum County and lies 570 miles [917.3 km] to the northeast of the Hopewell that is located in Clay County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Muskingum County community of Hopewell.
  - Seneca County
  - This community is historic<3> and although located in Seneca County, we don't know where within the county.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Seneca County community of Hopewell.
- Oklahoma
  - Atoka County
  - This Hopewell is located in Atoka County and lies 432 miles [695.2 km]<1> to the west of the Hopewell that is located in Clay County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Atoka County community of Hopewell.
- Oregon
  - Yamhill County
  - This Hopewell is located in Yamhill County and lies 1,972 miles [3,173.6 km]<1> to the northwest of the Hopewell that is located in Clay County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Yamhill County community of Hopewell.
- Pennsylvania
  - Bedford County
  - This Hopewell is located in Bedford County and lies 733 miles [1,179.6 km]<1> to the northeast of the Hopewell that is located in Clay County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bedford County community of Hopewell.
  - Chester County
  - This Hopewell is located in Chester County and lies 825 miles [1,327.7 km] to the northeast of the Hopewell that is located in Clay County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chester County community of Hopewell.
  - Delaware 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 Pennsylvania community of Hopewell [Delaware County].
  - Westmoreland County
  - This Hopewell is located in Westmoreland County and lies 686 miles [1,104 km] to the northeast of the Hopewell that is located in Clay County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Westmoreland County community of Hopewell.
- South Carolina
  - Williamsburg County
  - This Hopewell is located in Williamsburg County and lies 542 miles [872.3 km]<1> to the east of the Hopewell that is located in Clay County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Williamsburg County community of Hopewell.
  - York County
  - This Hopewell is located in York County and lies 431 miles [693.6 km] to the east northeast of the Hopewell that is located in Clay County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the York County community of Hopewell.
- Tennessee
  - Bradley County
  - This Hopewell is located in Bradley County and lies 250 miles [402.3 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Hopewell that is located in Clay County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bradley County community of Hopewell.
  - Cannon 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 Tennessee community of Hopewell [Cannon County].
  - Carroll County
  - This Hopewell is located in Carroll County and lies 155 miles [249.4 km] to the north of the Hopewell that is located in Clay County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Carroll County community of Hopewell.
  - Claiborne County
  - This Hopewell is located in Claiborne County and lies 365 miles [587.4 km] to the northeast of the Hopewell that is located in Clay County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Claiborne County community of Hopewell.
  - Davidson County
  - This Hopewell is located in Davidson County and lies 217 miles [349.2 km] to the north northeast of the Hopewell that is located in Clay County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Davidson County community of Hopewell.
  - Decatur County
  - This Hopewell is located in Decatur County and lies 145 miles [233.4 km] to the north northeast of the Hopewell that is located in Clay County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Decatur County community of Hopewell.
  - Gibson County
  - This Hopewell is located in Gibson County and lies 167 miles [268.8 km] to the north of the Hopewell that is located in Clay County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Gibson County community of Hopewell.
  - Maury County
  - This Hopewell is located in Maury County and lies 163 miles [262.3 km] to the northeast of the Hopewell that is located in Clay County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Maury County community of Hopewell.
  - Tipton County
  - This Hopewell is located in Tipton County and lies 138 miles [222.1 km] to the north northwest of the Hopewell that is located in Clay County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tipton County community of Hopewell.
- Texas
  - Franklin County
  - This Hopewell is located in Franklin County and lies 365 miles [587.4 km]<1> to the west of the Hopewell that is located in Clay County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Franklin County community of Hopewell.
  - Houston County
  - This Hopewell is located in Houston County and lies 413 miles [664.7 km] to the west southwest of the Hopewell that is located in Clay County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Houston County community of Hopewell.
  - Lamar County
  - This Hopewell is located in Lamar County and lies 389 miles [626 km] to the west of the Hopewell that is located in Clay County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lamar County community of Hopewell.
  - Leon County
  - This Hopewell is located in Leon County and lies 435 miles [700.1 km] to the west southwest of the Hopewell that is located in Clay County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Leon County community of Hopewell.
  - Red River County
  - Although located in Red River County, we don't know the location within the county.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Red River County community of Hopewell.
- Virginia
  - Fauquier County
  - This Hopewell is located in Fauquier County and lies 716 miles [1,152.3 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Hopewell that is located in Clay County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fauquier County community of Hopewell.
  - Hopewell City
  - This Hopewell is located in Hopewell City and lies 696 miles [1,120.1 km] to the east northeast of the Hopewell that is located in Clay County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hopewell City community of Hopewell.
- Washington
  - Clark 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 Washington community of Hopewell [Clark County].
- West Virginia
  - Barbour County
  - This Hopewell is located in Barbour County and lies 620 miles [997.8 km]<1> to the northeast of the Hopewell that is located in Clay County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Barbour County community of Hopewell.
  - Fayette County
  - This Hopewell is located in Fayette County and lies 533 miles [857.8 km] to the northeast of the Hopewell that is located in Clay County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fayette County community of Hopewell.
  - Marion County
  - This Hopewell is located in Marion County and lies 629 miles [1,012.3 km] to the northeast of the Hopewell that is located in Clay County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Marion County community of Hopewell.
  - Preston County
  - This Hopewell is located in Preston County and lies 655 miles [1,054.1 km] to the northeast of the Hopewell that is located in Clay County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Preston County community of Hopewell.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Hopewell ...

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.

Cairo
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cairo have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cairo
- Cairo is located in Clay County
Cedar Bluff
(5 miles [8 km] to the south)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Bluff
- Cedar Bluff is located in Clay County
Cedar Point
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedar Point have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Point
- Cedar Point is located in Oktibbeha County
Cherokee Heights
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cherokee Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherokee Heights
- Cherokee Heights is located in Oktibbeha County
Dancy
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dancy have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dancy
- Dancy is located in Webster County
Dicks Ferry
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dicks Ferry have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dicks Ferry
- Dicks Ferry is located in Clay County
Palestine
(5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Palestine have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Palestine
- Palestine is located in Clay County
Patrick
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Patrick have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Patrick
- Patrick is located in Oktibbeha County
Rocky Hill
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rocky Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rocky Hill
- Rocky Hill is located in Oktibbeha County
Rolling Hills
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rolling Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rolling Hills
- Rolling Hills is located in Oktibbeha County
Rosedale
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rosedale have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rosedale
- Rosedale is located in Oktibbeha County
Tanglewood
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tanglewood have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tanglewood
- Tanglewood is located in Oktibbeha County
Walkers Gin
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Walkers Gin have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Walkers Gin
- Walkers Gin is located in Clay County

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

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

West Point, which is the Seat of Clay County, lies 12 miles [19.3 km]<1> to the east southeast. If you could walk a straight line from Hopewell to West Point, with an average speed<5> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take five to six hours to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take nearly four hours.
Jackson, which is the State Capital of Mississippi, lies 120 miles [193.1 km] to the southwest (SW). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take about two hours, a buggy would take 5 days and walking would take 7 days.
The White House (Washington, DC) is 749 miles [1,205.4 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<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,629 miles [10,668.3 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,344 miles [11,819 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,220 miles [8,400.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>

Off-the-Road Links ...

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Hopewell. 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 '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- Hopewell) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Hopewell. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 33.6571, Longitude: -88.8537 In this case, the coordinates for Hopewell 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 Hopewell 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 Hopewell, 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 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 Hopewell 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 314.935 degrees.
<8>	The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 310.763 degrees.
<9>	The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 311.105 degrees.