Hopewell (Covington 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:
- 31.718218, -89.470899
- 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 Covington County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Covington County
- Since Hopewell is near Jones County and also Smith County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Jones County
- eBird sighting report for Smith 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 225 miles [362.1 km]<1> to the north of the Hopewell that is located in Covington 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].
- Clay County
  - This Hopewell is located in Clay County and lies 138 miles [222.1 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Hopewell that is located in Covington County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clay County community of Hopewell.
- Copiah County
  - This Hopewell is located in Copiah County and lies 46 miles [74 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Hopewell that is located in Covington County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Copiah County community of Hopewell.
- Marion County
  - This Hopewell is located in Marion County and lies 28 miles [45.1 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Hopewell that is located in Covington 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 246 miles [395.9 km]<1> to the northeast of the Hopewell that is located in Covington 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 276 miles [444.2 km] to the northeast of the Hopewell that is located in Covington 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 271 miles [436.1 km] to the east northeast of the Hopewell that is located in Covington 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 269 miles [432.9 km] to the northeast of the Hopewell that is located in Covington 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 185 miles [297.7 km] to the northeast of the Hopewell that is located in Covington 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 250 miles [402.3 km] to the east northeast of the Hopewell that is located in Covington 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 347 miles [558.4 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Hopewell that is located in Covington 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 380 miles [611.6 km] to the north northwest of the Hopewell that is located in Covington 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 294 miles [473.1 km] to the north northwest of the Hopewell that is located in Covington 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 316 miles [508.6 km] to the north of the Hopewell that is located in Covington 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 308 miles [495.7 km] to the north northwest of the Hopewell that is located in Covington 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 1,111 miles [1,788 km]<1> to the northeast of the Hopewell that is located in Covington 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 1,156 miles [1,860.4 km] to the northeast of the Hopewell that is located in Covington 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 511 miles [822.4 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Hopewell that is located in Covington 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 368 miles [592.2 km] to the east southeast of the Hopewell that is located in Covington 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 457 miles [735.5 km]<1> to the east of the Hopewell that is located in Covington 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 344 miles [553.6 km] to the east northeast of the Hopewell that is located in Covington 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 274 miles [441 km] to the east northeast of the Hopewell that is located in Covington 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 639 miles [1,028.4 km]<1> to the north of the Hopewell that is located in Covington 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 704 miles [1,133 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Hopewell that is located in Covington 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 568 miles [914.1 km] to the north northeast of the Hopewell that is located in Covington 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 591 miles [951.1 km]<1> to the northeast of the Hopewell that is located in Covington 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 498 miles [801.5 km] to the north northeast of the Hopewell that is located in Covington 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 475 miles [764.4 km] to the northeast of the Hopewell that is located in Covington 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 876 miles [1,409.8 km]<1> to the northeast of the Hopewell that is located in Covington 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 885 miles [1,424.3 km] to the east northeast of the Hopewell that is located in Covington 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 490 miles [788.6 km]<1> to the north of the Hopewell that is located in Covington 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 431 miles [693.6 km] to the north of the Hopewell that is located in Covington 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 2,194 miles [3,530.9 km]<1> to the northeast of the Hopewell that is located in Covington County.
- North Carolina
  - Mecklenburg County
  - This Hopewell is located in Mecklenburg County and lies 560 miles [901.2 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Hopewell that is located in Covington 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 511 miles [822.4 km] to the east northeast of the Hopewell that is located in Covington 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 703 miles [1,131.4 km] to the east northeast of the Hopewell that is located in Covington County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wayne County community of Hopewell.
- Nova Scotia
  - This Hopewell lies 1,715 miles [2,760 km]<1> to the northeast of the Hopewell that is located in Covington 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 763 miles [1,227.9 km]<1> to the northeast of the Hopewell that is located in Covington 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 699 miles [1,124.9 km] to the north northeast of the Hopewell that is located in Covington 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 435 miles [700.1 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Hopewell that is located in Covington 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 2,020 miles [3,250.9 km]<1> to the northwest of the Hopewell that is located in Covington 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 851 miles [1,369.6 km]<1> to the northeast of the Hopewell that is located in Covington 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 935 miles [1,504.7 km] to the northeast of the Hopewell that is located in Covington 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 807 miles [1,298.7 km] to the northeast of the Hopewell that is located in Covington 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 599 miles [964 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Hopewell that is located in Covington 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 513 miles [825.6 km] to the east northeast of the Hopewell that is located in Covington 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 358 miles [576.1 km]<1> to the northeast of the Hopewell that is located in Covington 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 292 miles [469.9 km] to the north of the Hopewell that is located in Covington 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 479 miles [770.9 km] to the northeast of the Hopewell that is located in Covington 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 351 miles [564.9 km] to the north northeast of the Hopewell that is located in Covington 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 283 miles [455.4 km] to the north northeast of the Hopewell that is located in Covington 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 302 miles [486 km] to the north of the Hopewell that is located in Covington 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 295 miles [474.8 km] to the north northeast of the Hopewell that is located in Covington 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 261 miles [420 km] to the north of the Hopewell that is located in Covington 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 345 miles [555.2 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Hopewell that is located in Covington 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 348 miles [560.1 km] to the west of the Hopewell that is located in Covington 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 383 miles [616.4 km] to the west northwest of the Hopewell that is located in Covington 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 374 miles [601.9 km] to the west of the Hopewell that is located in Covington 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 825 miles [1,327.7 km]<1> to the northeast of the Hopewell that is located in Covington 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 792 miles [1,274.6 km] to the east northeast of the Hopewell that is located in Covington 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 739 miles [1,189.3 km]<1> to the northeast of the Hopewell that is located in Covington 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 648 miles [1,042.9 km] to the northeast of the Hopewell that is located in Covington 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 749 miles [1,205.4 km] to the northeast of the Hopewell that is located in Covington 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 775 miles [1,247.2 km] to the northeast of the Hopewell that is located in Covington 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.

Hebron
(5 miles [8 km] to the east)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hebron have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hebron
- Hebron is located in Jones County
Hot Coffee
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hot Coffee
- Hot Coffee is located in Covington County
Leaf River
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Leaf River have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leaf River
- Leaf River is located in Covington County
Providence
(5 miles [8 km] to the south)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Providence have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Providence
- Providence is located in Covington County
Shady Oak
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shady Oak have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shady Oak
- Shady Oak is located in Covington County
Speedtown
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Speedtown have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Speedtown
- Speedtown is located in Covington County
Station Creek
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Station Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Station Creek
- Station Creek is located in Covington County
Union
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Union have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Union
- Union is located in Covington County
Willowtown
(5 miles [8 km] to the south)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Willowtown have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willowtown
- Willowtown is located in Covington 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:

Collins, which is the Seat of Covington County, lies just to the Southwest.
Jackson, which is the State Capital of Mississippi, lies 57 miles [91.7 km]<1> to the northwest (NW). If you could walk a straight line from Hopewell to Jackson, with an average speed<5> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take most of three days to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take over two days.
The White House (Washington, DC) is 856 miles [1,377.6 km] to the northeast (NE). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take just about two full 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 6,749 miles [10,861.5 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,459 miles [12,004.1 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,335 miles [8,585.9 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 'straight-line' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn 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: 31.7182, Longitude: -89.4709 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 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 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 315.147 degrees.
<8>	The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 310.746 degrees.
<9>	The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 311.706 degrees.