Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Bethlehem, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Bethlehem and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Bethlehem
- 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 Bethlehem:
- 36.455693, -79.718645
- 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 Bethlehem
- 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 Rockingham County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Rockingham County
- Since Bethlehem is near Pittsylvania County and also Henry County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Pittsylvania County
- eBird sighting report for Henry 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 Bethlehem ...
We found 45 communities that share the name Bethlehem.
There are three communities within North Carolina that are also named Bethlehem.
Beyond North Carolina, we know of another 42 communities that are located throughout in the United States.
- Communities Located In North Carolina ...
- Alexander County
- Catawba County
- Hertford County
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Etowah County
- This Bethlehem is located in Etowah County and lies 406 miles [653.4 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Bethlehem that is located in Rockingham County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Etowah County community of Bethlehem.
- Montgomery County
- This Bethlehem is located in Montgomery County and lies 484 miles [778.9 km] to the southwest of the Bethlehem that is located in Rockingham County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of Bethlehem.
- Perry County
- This Bethlehem is located in Perry County and lies 489 miles [787 km] to the west southwest of the Bethlehem that is located in Rockingham County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Perry County community of Bethlehem.
- Pickens County
- This Bethlehem is located in Pickens County and lies 515 miles [828.8 km] to the west southwest of the Bethlehem that is located in Rockingham County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pickens County community of Bethlehem.
- Talladega County
- This Bethlehem is located in Talladega County and lies 407 miles [655 km] to the west southwest of the Bethlehem that is located in Rockingham County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Talladega County community of Bethlehem.
- Arkansas
- Connecticut
- Florida
- Georgia
- Barrow County
- This Bethlehem is located in Barrow County and lies 284 miles [457.1 km]<1> to the southwest of the Bethlehem that is located in Rockingham County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Barrow County community of Bethlehem.
- Union County
- This Bethlehem is located in Union County and lies 266 miles [428.1 km] to the west southwest of the Bethlehem that is located in Rockingham County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Union County community of Bethlehem.
- Walton 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 Bethlehem [Walton County].
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kentucky
- Hardin 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 Bethlehem [Hardin County].
- Henry County
- This Bethlehem is located in Henry County and lies 322 miles [518.2 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Bethlehem that is located in Rockingham County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Henry County community of Bethlehem.
- Louisiana
- Maryland
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- McDonald County
- This Bethlehem is located in McDonald County and lies 798 miles [1,284.3 km]<1> to the west of the Bethlehem that is located in Rockingham County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the McDonald County community of Bethlehem.
- Montgomery 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 Missouri community of Bethlehem [Montgomery County].
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- Ohio
- Marion 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 Ohio community of Bethlehem [Marion County].
- Richland County
- This Bethlehem is located in Richland County and lies 343 miles [552 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Bethlehem that is located in Rockingham County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Richland County community of Bethlehem.
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Campbell County
- This Bethlehem is located in Campbell County and lies 237 miles [381.4 km]<1> to the west of the Bethlehem that is located in Rockingham County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Campbell County community of Bethlehem.
- 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 Bethlehem [Cannon County].
- Cheatham County
- This Bethlehem is located in Cheatham County and lies 409 miles [658.2 km] to the west of the Bethlehem that is located in Rockingham County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cheatham County community of Bethlehem.
- Hardin County
- This Bethlehem is located in Hardin County and lies 471 miles [758 km] to the west of the Bethlehem that is located in Rockingham County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hardin County community of Bethlehem.
- Henry County
- This Bethlehem is located in Henry County and lies 474 miles [762.8 km] to the west of the Bethlehem that is located in Rockingham County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Henry County community of Bethlehem.
- Monroe County
- This Bethlehem is located in Monroe County and lies 268 miles [431.3 km] to the west southwest of the Bethlehem that is located in Rockingham County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Monroe County community of Bethlehem.
- Wayne County
- This Bethlehem is located in Wayne County and lies 449 miles [722.6 km] to the west of the Bethlehem that is located in Rockingham County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wayne County community of Bethlehem.
- Williamson County
- This Bethlehem is located in Williamson County and lies 400 miles [643.7 km] to the west of the Bethlehem that is located in Rockingham County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Williamson County community of Bethlehem.
- Texas
- Bowie 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 Texas community of Bethlehem [Bowie County].
- Cass County
- This Bethlehem is located in Cass County and lies 868 miles [1,396.9 km]<1> to the west of the Bethlehem that is located in Rockingham County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cass County community of Bethlehem.
- Hill 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 Texas community of Bethlehem [Hill County].
- Upshur County
- This Bethlehem is located in Upshur County and lies 901 miles [1,450 km] to the west of the Bethlehem that is located in Rockingham County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Upshur County community of Bethlehem.
- West Virginia
- Harrison County
- This Bethlehem is located in Harrison County and lies 205 miles [329.9 km]<1> to the north of the Bethlehem that is located in Rockingham County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harrison County community of Bethlehem.
- Ohio County
- This Bethlehem is located in Ohio County and lies 253 miles [407.2 km] to the north of the Bethlehem that is located in Rockingham County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Ohio County community of Bethlehem.
- Alabama
Curious and Interesting Names Near Bethlehem ...
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.
- Bearslide
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest) - Cedar Ridge
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedar Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Ridge
- Cedar Ridge is located in Rockingham County
- College Village
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for College Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for College Village
- College Village is located in Rockingham County
- Creekridge
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Creekridge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Creekridge
- Creekridge is located in Rockingham County
- Dan River
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west) - Eden
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eden
- Eden is located in Rockingham County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 14,867 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Eden <5>
- Forestdale
(Less than 2 miles to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forestdale have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forestdale
- Forestdale is located in Rockingham County
- Grand Oaks
(5 miles [8 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grand Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grand Oaks
- Grand Oaks is located in Rockingham County
- Green Acres
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Acres have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Acres
- Green Acres is located in Rockingham County
- Green Knolls
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Knolls have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Knolls
- Green Knolls is located in Rockingham County
- Happy Home
(5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Happy Home have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Happy Home
- Happy Home is located in Rockingham County
- Holly Hills
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holly Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holly Hills
- Holly Hills is located in Rockingham County
- Continue List (9 more) ...
- Homestead
(5 miles [8 km] to the west) - Indian Hills
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)- 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 Rockingham County
- Leaksville ‑ Historic
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Leaksville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leaksville
- Leaksville is located in Rockingham County
- Meadow Summit
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadow Summit
- Meadow Summit is located in Rockingham County
- Piney Fork
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Piney Fork have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Piney Fork
- Piney Fork is located in Rockingham County
- Riverbend
(5 miles [8 km] to the west) - Spray ‑ Historic
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest) - Sunset Hills
(5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunset Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunset Hills
- Sunset Hills is located in Rockingham County
- Village Oaks
(5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Village Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Village Oaks
- Village Oaks is located in Rockingham County
- Homestead
How Far From Bethlehem to ...
We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers that were published in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the Gazetteers include the distance from a community such as Bethlehem to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Bethlehem and extending to:
- Wentworth, which is the Seat of Rockingham County, lies just to the South Southwest.
- Raleigh, which is the State Capital of North Carolina, lies 76 miles [122.3 km]<1> to the southeast (SE). If you could drive a straight line from Bethlehem to Raleigh, with an average speed<6>of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, it would take less than two hours to make the trip. A comfortable walk of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour would take 5 days. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take most of three days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 223 miles [358.9 km] to the northeast (NE). Driving would take nearly four hours, a buggy would take 9 days and walking would take 13 days.
- The shortest distance<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,117 miles [9,844.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,818 miles [10,972.5 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,697 miles [7,559.1 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<10>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Bethlehem. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Rockingham County: www.co.rockingham.nc.us/
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' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Bethlehem) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Bethlehem. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 36.4557, Longitude: -79.7186 In this case, the coordinates for Bethlehem 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 Bethlehem 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 Bethlehem, 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're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <6> | 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. |
| <7> | 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 Bethlehem to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 309.559 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 304.974 degrees. |
| <10> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 306.678 degrees. |