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Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Allen, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Allen and the surrounding area.
- Astronomy & Satellites ...
- Whether using binoculars, a small telescope or the naked-eye, the Heavens-Above
website can help you to find your way around the night-time sky. In addition to detailed
sky charts, their website will help you find planets, asteriods, comets, satellites and their tracks across the sky.
- To give accurate results, Heavens-Above requires the latitude and longitude of your location. As a starting point, when we link to Heavens-Above,
we pass this GPS location for Allen:
- 35.225819, -80.613828
- 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.
- Open the Heavens-Above website centered on Allen
- 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 Mecklenburg County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- Open the eBird sighting report for Mecklenburg County
- Since Allen is near Cabarrus County and also Union County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- Open the eBird sighting report for Cabarrus County
- Open the eBird sighting report for Union 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:
- Open the Waymark.com report for Allen
Communities Also Named Allen ...
We found 41 communities that are also named Allen.
Within North Carolina, the name Allen is unique.
Beyond North Carolina, we know of 41 communities that are located in the United States.
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Clarke County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Alabama community of Allen [Clarke County].
- Arizona
- Pima County
- This community is historic<2> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Arizona community of Allen [Pima County].
- California
- Amador County
- This Allen is located in Amador County and lies 2,176 miles [3,501.9 km]<3> to the west northwest of the Allen that is located in Mecklenburg County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Amador County community of Allen.
- Colorado
- Eagle County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Colorado community of Allen [Eagle County].
- Garfield County
- This Allen is located in Garfield County and lies 1,480 miles [2,381.8 km]<3> to the west northwest of the Allen that is located in Mecklenburg County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Garfield County community of Allen.
- Gunnison 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 Colorado community of Allen [Gunnison County].
- Florida
- Clay County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Florida community of Allen [Clay County].
- Georgia
- Decatur County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Georgia community of Allen [Decatur County].
- Oconee County
- This Allen is located in Oconee County and lies 188 miles [302.6 km]<3> to the west southwest of the Allen that is located in Mecklenburg County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Oconee County community of Allen.
- Illinois
- Mason County
- This Allen is located in Mason County and lies 604 miles [972 km]<3> to the northwest of the Allen that is located in Mecklenburg County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mason County community of Allen.
- Indiana
- Allen County
- This Allen is located in Allen County and lies 481 miles [774.1 km]<3> to the north northwest of the Allen that is located in Mecklenburg County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Allen County community of Allen.
- Iowa
- Harrison County
- This Allen is located in Harrison County and lies 936 miles [1,506.3 km]<3> to the northwest of the Allen that is located in Mecklenburg County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harrison County community of Allen.
- Kansas
- Lyon County
- This Allen is located in Lyon County and lies 889 miles [1,430.7 km]<3> to the west northwest of the Allen that is located in Mecklenburg County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lyon County community of Allen.
- Kentucky
- Floyd County
- This Allen is located in Floyd County and lies 202 miles [325.1 km]<3> to the northwest of the Allen that is located in Mecklenburg County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Floyd County community of Allen.
- Louisiana
- Natchitoches Parish
- This Allen is located in Natchitoches Parish and lies 765 miles [1,231.1 km]<3> to the west southwest of the Allen that is located in Mecklenburg County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Natchitoches Parish community of Allen.
- Maryland
- Wicomico County
- This Allen is located in Wicomico County and lies 344 miles [553.6 km]<3> to the northeast of the Allen that is located in Mecklenburg County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wicomico County community of Allen.
- Michigan
- Hillsdale County
- This Allen is located in Hillsdale County and lies 515 miles [828.8 km]<3> to the north northwest of the Allen that is located in Mecklenburg County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hillsdale County community of Allen.
- Minnesota
- Saint Louis County
- This Allen is located in Saint Louis County and lies 1,034 miles [1,664.1 km]<3> to the north northwest of the Allen that is located in Mecklenburg County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Saint Louis County community of Allen.
- Mississippi
- Claiborne County
- This Allen is located in Claiborne County and lies 637 miles [1,025.2 km]<3> to the west southwest of the Allen that is located in Mecklenburg County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Claiborne County community of Allen.
- Copiah County
- This Allen is located in Copiah County and lies 625 miles [1,005.8 km] to the west southwest of the Allen that is located in Mecklenburg County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Copiah County community of Allen.
- Quitman County
- This Allen is located in Quitman County and lies 551 miles [886.7 km] to the west of the Allen that is located in Mecklenburg County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Quitman County community of Allen.
- Warren County
- This Allen is located in Warren County and lies 631 miles [1,015.5 km] to the west southwest of the Allen that is located in Mecklenburg County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Warren County community of Allen.
- Montana
- Cascade County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Montana community of Allen [Cascade County].
- Garfield County
- This community is historic<2> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Montana community of Allen [Garfield County].
- Nebraska
- Dixon County
- This Allen is located in Dixon County and lies 1,001 miles [1,611 km]<3> to the northwest of the Allen that is located in Mecklenburg County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dixon County community of Allen.
- New Mexico
- Quay County
- This community is historic<2> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the New Mexico community of Allen [Quay County].
- New York
- Allegany County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the New York community of Allen [Allegany County].
- Oklahoma
- Hughes County
- This Allen is located in Hughes County and lies 892 miles [1,435.5 km]<3> to the west of the Allen that is located in Mecklenburg County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hughes County community of Allen.
- Pennsylvania
- Cumberland County
- This Allen is located in Cumberland County and lies 391 miles [629.3 km]<3> to the north northeast of the Allen that is located in Mecklenburg County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cumberland County community of Allen.
- McKean County
- This Allen is located in McKean County and lies 472 miles [759.6 km] to the north northeast of the Allen that is located in Mecklenburg County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the McKean County community of Allen.
- Susquehanna County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Pennsylvania community of Allen [Susquehanna County].
- South Carolina
- Horry County
- This Allen is located in Horry County and lies 126 miles [202.8 km]<3> to the southeast of the Allen that is located in Mecklenburg County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Horry County community of Allen.
- South Dakota
- Bennett County
- This Allen is located in Bennett County and lies 1,263 miles [2,032.6 km]<3> to the west northwest of the Allen that is located in Mecklenburg County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bennett County community of Allen.
- Tennessee
- Meigs County
- This Allen is located in Meigs County and lies 239 miles [384.6 km]<3> to the west of the Allen that is located in Mecklenburg County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Meigs County community of Allen.
- Texas
- Collin County
- This Allen is located in Collin County and lies 928 miles [1,493.5 km]<3> to the west of the Allen that is located in Mecklenburg County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Collin County community of Allen.
- Utah
- Salt Lake County
- This Allen is located in Salt Lake County and lies 1,732 miles [2,787.4 km]<3> to the west northwest of the Allen that is located in Mecklenburg County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Salt Lake County community of Allen.
- Virginia
- Dickenson County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Virginia community of Allen [Dickenson County].
- Washington
- Skagit County
- This Allen is located in Skagit County and lies 2,299 miles [3,699.9 km]<3> to the northwest of the Allen that is located in Mecklenburg County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Skagit County community of Allen.
- West Virginia
- Lincoln County
- This community is historic<2> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the West Virginia community of Allen [Lincoln County].
- Morgan County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the West Virginia community of Allen [Morgan County].
- Wisconsin
- Eau Claire County
- This Allen is located in Eau Claire County and lies 863 miles [1,388.9 km]<3> to the northwest of the Allen that is located in Mecklenburg County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Eau Claire County community of Allen.
Curious and Interesting Names Near Allen ...
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.
- Apple Creek
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
- Apple Creek is located in Mecklenburg County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Apple Creek
- Brief
(5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
- Brief is located in Union County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brief
- Cedar Brook
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
- Cedar Brook is located in Mecklenburg County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Brook
- Clear Creek ‑ Historic
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
- Clear Creek is located in Mecklenburg County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clear Creek
- Embassy East
(5 miles [8 km] to the west)
- Embassy East is located in Mecklenburg County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Embassy East
- Farmwood
(5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
- Farmwood is located in Mecklenburg County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Farmwood
- Flows Store
(5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
- Flows Store is located in Cabarrus County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flows Store
- Heathergate
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
- Heathergate is located in Mecklenburg County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heathergate
- Hickory Acres
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
- Hickory Acres is located in Mecklenburg County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Acres
- Hickory Ridge
(5 miles [8 km] to the west)
- Hickory Ridge is located in Mecklenburg County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Ridge
- Holiday Park
(5 miles [8 km] to the west)
- Holiday Park is located in Mecklenburg County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holiday Park
- Holly Hills
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
- Holly Hills is located in Mecklenburg County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holly Hills
- Continue List (13 more) ...
- Hornets Nest ‑ Historic
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
- Hornets Nest is located in Mecklenburg County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hornets Nest
- Lawyers Station
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
- Lawyers Station is located in Mecklenburg County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lawyers Station
- Mint Hill
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
- Mint Hollow
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
- Mint Hollow is located in Mecklenburg County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mint Hollow
- Orchard Knoll
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
- Orchard Knoll is located in Mecklenburg County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Orchard Knoll
- Orchard Park
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
- Orchard Park is located in Mecklenburg County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Orchard Park
- Pine Ridge
(5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
- Pine Ridge is located in Mecklenburg County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pine Ridge
- Pioneer Mills
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
- Pioneer Mills is located in Cabarrus County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pioneer Mills
- Planters Ridge
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
- Planters Ridge is located in Mecklenburg County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Planters Ridge
- Rocky River
(5 miles [8 km] to the north)
- Rocky River is located in Cabarrus County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rocky River
- Timber Creek
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
- Timber Creek is located in Mecklenburg County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Timber Creek
- Timber Ridge
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
- Timber Ridge is located in Mecklenburg County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Timber Ridge
- Whispering Oaks
(5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
- Whispering Oaks is located in Mecklenburg County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whispering Oaks
How Far From Allen 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 Allen to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Allen and extending to:
- Charlotte, which is the Seat of Mecklenburg County, lies 12 miles [19.3 km]<3> to the west. If you could walk a straight line from Allen to Charlotte, 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.
- Raleigh, which is the State Capital of North Carolina, lies 117 miles [188.3 km] to the east northeast (ENE). 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 321 miles [516.6 km] to the northeast (NE). Driving would take five to six hours, a buggy would take 13 days and walking would take 19 days.
- The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,210 miles [9,994 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,908 miles [11,117.3 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,788 miles [7,705.5 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>'
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If we encounter the name of what might be a community, our methodology is to add that name to our Gazetteer as a placeholder. As we find more information about that community, it will be added to our Gazetteer.
Just as a reminder: Our definition of a community is rather broad and includes those places (or areas) where several families lived and had a name which identified that place. For example, you might hear somebody say that they are going over to 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 Allen could have been on the original document by mistake, misspelled, the original/alternate name of a community that we've listed elsewhere or was placed in the wrong county. Sometimes a post office or train station would have a different name than the community where it's located, so two names might be referring to the same community - we're working to straighten it all out. |
| <2> | 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 Allen, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy. |
| <3> | Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Allen) to Point B. In other words: 'As the crow flies'. |
| <4> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <5> | While we have tried to pick reasonable speeds, the rate of travel is very theoretical - obstacles like fences, hills, lakes, river crossings and rest stops have been ignored. When we say 'Days' of travel, we're assuming 8 hours of travel per day. |
| <6> | The shortest line can be visualized by stretching a string on a Globe from Point A to Point B - this is known as a Great Circle Route. Where you might expect the shortest route from Allen to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Allen. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 35.2258, Longitude: -80.6138 |
| <7> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 310.09 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 305.401 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 307.415 degrees. |
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