Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Asbury, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Asbury and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Asbury
- 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 Asbury:
- 35.790152, -78.737505
- 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 Asbury
- 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 Wake County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Wake County
- Since Asbury is near Chatham County and also Durham County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Chatham County
- eBird sighting report for Durham 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 Asbury ...
We found 33 communities that share the name Asbury.
There are three communities within North Carolina that are also named Asbury.
Beyond North Carolina, we know of another 30 communities that are located throughout in the United States.
- Communities Located In North Carolina ...
- Chatham County
- Montgomery County
- Stokes County
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Clarke County
- This Asbury is located in Clarke County and lies 587 miles [944.7 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Asbury that is located in Wake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clarke County community of Asbury.
- Dale County
- This Asbury is located in Dale County and lies 490 miles [788.6 km] to the southwest of the Asbury that is located in Wake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dale County community of Asbury.
- Marshall County
- This Asbury is located in Marshall County and lies 428 miles [688.8 km] to the west of the Asbury that is located in Wake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Marshall County community of Asbury.
- Tuscaloosa County
- This Asbury is located in Tuscaloosa County and lies 529 miles [851.3 km] to the west southwest of the Asbury that is located in Wake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tuscaloosa County community of Asbury.
- Georgia
- Burke 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 Georgia community of Asbury [Burke County].
- Troup County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Georgia community of Asbury [Troup County].
- Iowa
- Kentucky
- Maryland
- Anne Arundel County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Maryland community of Asbury [Anne Arundel County].
- Caroline County
- This Asbury is located in Caroline County and lies 264 miles [424.9 km]<1> to the northeast of the Asbury that is located in Wake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Caroline County community of Asbury.
- Minnesota
- Missouri
- New Jersey
- Gloucester County
- This Asbury is located in Gloucester County and lies 333 miles [535.9 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Asbury that is located in Wake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Gloucester County community of Asbury.
- Warren County
- This Asbury is located in Warren County and lies 394 miles [634.1 km] to the north northeast of the Asbury that is located in Wake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Warren County community of Asbury.
- New York
- Tompkins County
- This Asbury is located in Tompkins County and lies 480 miles [772.5 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Asbury that is located in Wake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tompkins County community of Asbury.
- Ulster County
- This Asbury is located in Ulster County and lies 507 miles [815.9 km] to the north northeast of the Asbury that is located in Wake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Ulster County community of Asbury.
- Ohio
- Hamilton County
- This Asbury is located in Hamilton County and lies 381 miles [613.2 km]<1> to the northwest of the Asbury that is located in Wake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hamilton County community of Asbury.
- Perry 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 Ohio community of Asbury [Perry County].
- Pennsylvania
- Columbia County
- This Asbury is located in Columbia County and lies 390 miles [627.6 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Asbury that is located in Wake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Columbia County community of Asbury.
- Erie County
- This Asbury is located in Erie County and lies 440 miles [708.1 km] to the north of the Asbury that is located in Wake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Erie County community of Asbury.
- South Carolina
- Cherokee County
- This Asbury is located in Cherokee County and lies 173 miles [278.4 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Asbury that is located in Wake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cherokee County community of Asbury.
- Union County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the South Carolina community of Asbury [Union County].
- Tennessee
- Coffee County
- This Asbury is located in Coffee County and lies 406 miles [653.4 km]<1> to the west of the Asbury that is located in Wake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Coffee County community of Asbury.
- Haywood County
- This Asbury is located in Haywood County and lies 594 miles [956 km] to the west of the Asbury that is located in Wake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Haywood County community of Asbury.
- Knox County
- This Asbury is located in Knox County and lies 284 miles [457.1 km] to the west of the Asbury that is located in Wake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Knox County community of Asbury.
- Lauderdale County
- This Asbury is located in Lauderdale County and lies 606 miles [975.3 km] to the west of the Asbury that is located in Wake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lauderdale County community of Asbury.
- Pickett County
- This Asbury is located in Pickett County and lies 356 miles [572.9 km] to the west of the Asbury that is located in Wake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pickett County community of Asbury.
- Stewart County
- This Asbury is located in Stewart County and lies 511 miles [822.4 km] to the west of the Asbury that is located in Wake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Stewart County community of Asbury.
- Washington County
- This Asbury is located in Washington County and lies 207 miles [333.1 km] to the west northwest of the Asbury that is located in Wake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washington County community of Asbury.
- West Virginia
- Alabama
Curious and Interesting Names Near Asbury ...
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.
- Blackhawk
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest) - Cedar Creek
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedar Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Creek
- Cedar Creek is located in Wake County
- Dublin Woods
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dublin Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dublin Woods
- Dublin Woods is located in Wake County
- Dutchess Village
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dutchess Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dutchess Village
- Dutchess Village is located in Wake County
- Glen Eden
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast) - Hearthstone Farms
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hearthstone Farms have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hearthstone Farms
- Hearthstone Farms is located in Wake County
- Indian Hills
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Hills
- Indian Hills is located in Wake County
- Irongate
(Less than 2 miles to the west) - Isle Forest
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Isle Forest have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Isle Forest
- Isle Forest is located in Wake County
- Ivy Meadows
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ivy Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ivy Meadows
- Ivy Meadows is located in Wake County
- Kent Garden
(Less than 2 miles to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kent Garden have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kent Garden
- Kent Garden is located in Wake County
- Little Lake Hill
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Little Lake Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Little Lake Hill
- Little Lake Hill is located in Wake County
- Continue List (8 more) ...
- Method
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Method
- Method is located in Wake County
- Orchards
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast) - Piney Plains
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Piney Plains have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Piney Plains
- Piney Plains is located in Wake County
- Pirates Cove
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pirates Cove have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pirates Cove
- Pirates Cove is located in Wake County
- Stoneybrook
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stoneybrook have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stoneybrook
- Stoneybrook is located in Wake County
- Summerwinds
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Summerwinds have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Summerwinds
- Summerwinds is located in Wake County
- Walnut Ridge
(Less than 2 miles to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Walnut Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Walnut Ridge
- Walnut Ridge is located in Wake County
- Wishing Well
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wishing Well have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wishing Well
- Wishing Well is located in Wake County
- Method
How Far From Asbury to ...
We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers & Almanacs that were published in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the Gazetteers include the distance from a community such as Asbury to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Asbury and extending to:
- Raleigh, which is the Seat of Wake County, lies just to the East.
- Raleigh, which is the State Capital of North Carolina, lies just to the east (E).
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 233 miles [375 km]<1> to the north northeast (NNE). If you could drive a straight line from Asbury to White House, with an average speed<5>of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, it would take nearly four hours to make the trip. A comfortable walk of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour would take 14 days. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take 10 days.
- The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,104 miles [9,823.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,799 miles [10,941.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,680 miles [7,531.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Asbury. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Wake County: www.wakegov.com/
The official website for State of North Carolina: https://www.nc.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Asbury) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Asbury. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 35.7902, Longitude: -78.7375 In this case, the coordinates for Asbury have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <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 Asbury, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy. |
| <3> | 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 Asbury 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. |
| <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 Asbury 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 309.007 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 304.245 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 306.508 degrees. |