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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 Bordeaux, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Bordeaux and the surrounding area.

  • Weather ...
  • 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 Bordeaux:
    • 35.028219, -78.936138
    • 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 Bordeaux
  • 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 Bordeaux ...

We found ten communities that share the name Bordeaux.

Within North Carolina, the name Bordeaux is unique.

Beyond North Carolina, we know of another ten communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these ten communities, nine are located in the United States and one is in Canada.

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Nebraska
      • Dawes County
      • This community is historic<1> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Nebraska community of Bordeaux [Dawes County].
    • Oklahoma
      • Le Flore County
      • This Bordeaux is located in Le Flore County and lies 899 miles [1,446.8 km]<2> to the west of the Bordeaux that is located in Cumberland County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Le Flore County community of Bordeaux.
    • Quebec
      • This Bordeaux lies 775 miles [1,247.2 km]<2> to the north northeast of the Bordeaux that is located in Cumberland County.
    • South Carolina
      • Abbeville 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 Bordeaux [Abbeville County].
      • McCormick County
      • This Bordeaux is located in McCormick County and lies 212 miles [341.2 km]<2> to the west southwest of the Bordeaux that is located in Cumberland County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the McCormick County community of Bordeaux.
    • Tennessee
      • Davidson County
      • This Bordeaux is located in Davidson County and lies 450 miles [724.2 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Bordeaux that is located in Cumberland County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Davidson County community of Bordeaux.
    • Virginia
      • Fairfax 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 Virginia community of Bordeaux [Fairfax County].
    • Washington
      • Thurston County
      • This community is historic<1> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Washington community of Bordeaux [Thurston County].
    • Wyoming
      • Laramie 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 Wyoming community of Bordeaux [Laramie County].
      • Platte County
      • This Bordeaux is located in Platte County and lies 1,472 miles [2,369 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Bordeaux that is located in Cumberland County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Platte County community of Bordeaux.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Bordeaux ...

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.

  • Chestnut Hills
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chestnut Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chestnut Hills
    • Chestnut Hills is located in Cumberland County
  • Crossgates
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crossgates have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crossgates
    • Crossgates is located in Cumberland County
  • Crystal Park
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crystal Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crystal Park
    • Crystal Park is located in Cumberland County
  • Decker Heights
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Decker Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Decker Heights
    • Decker Heights is located in Cumberland County
  • Ducks Landing
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ducks Landing have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ducks Landing
    • Ducks Landing is located in Cumberland County
  • Emerald Gardens
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Emerald Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Emerald Gardens
    • Emerald Gardens is located in Cumberland County
  • Glenhaven
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glenhaven have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glenhaven
    • Glenhaven is located in Cumberland County
  • Haymount
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Haymount have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Haymount
    • Haymount is located in Cumberland County
  • Hermitage
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hermitage have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hermitage
    • Hermitage is located in Cumberland County
  • Holiday Park
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holiday Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holiday Park
    • Holiday Park is located in Cumberland County
  • Hope Mills
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hope Mills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hope Mills
    • Hope Mills is located in Cumberland County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 15,848 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hope Mills <5>
  • Legion Park
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Legion Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Legion Park
    • Legion Park is located in Cumberland County
  • Continue List   (12 more) ...
    • Phoenician Woods
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Phoenician Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Phoenician Woods
      • Phoenician Woods is located in Cumberland County
    • Quail Ridge
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Quail Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quail Ridge
      • Quail Ridge is located in Cumberland County
    • Queensdale
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Queensdale have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Queensdale
      • Queensdale is located in Cumberland County
    • Scotty Hills
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Scotty Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Scotty Hills
      • Scotty Hills is located in Cumberland County
    • Shadowlawn
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shadowlawn have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shadowlawn
      • Shadowlawn is located in Cumberland County
    • Summertime
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Summertime have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Summertime
      • Summertime is located in Cumberland County
    • Vanstory Hills
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vanstory Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vanstory Hills
      • Vanstory Hills is located in Cumberland County
    • Vineland Park
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vineland Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vineland Park
      • Vineland Park is located in Cumberland County
    • Waters Edge
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Waters Edge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Waters Edge
      • Waters Edge is located in Cumberland County
    • Williams Village
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Williams Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Williams Village
      • Williams Village is located in Cumberland County
    • Winter Park
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Winter Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Winter Park
      • Winter Park is located in Cumberland County
    • Woods Edge
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woods Edge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woods Edge
      • Woods Edge is located in Cumberland County

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

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

  • Fayetteville, which is the Seat of Cumberland County, lies just to the East Northeast.
  • Raleigh, which is the State Capital of North Carolina, lies 54 miles [86.9 km]<2> to the north northeast (NNE). If you could walk a straight line from Bordeaux to Raleigh, with an average speed<6> 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 286 miles [460.3 km] to the north northeast (NNE). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take four to five hours, a buggy would take 12 days and walking would take 17 days.
  • The shortest distance<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,146 miles [9,891 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,838 miles [11,004.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,721 miles [7,597.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<10>

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Bordeaux. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for Cumberland County: www.co.cumberland.nc.us/

The official website for State of North Carolina: https://www.nc.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>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 Bordeaux, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.
<2>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- Bordeaux) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Bordeaux. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 35.0282, Longitude: -78.9361       In this case, the coordinates for Bordeaux have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<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 Rock Creek to see Pete ... Rock 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 Bordeaux 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'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 Bordeaux 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 309.134 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 304.277 degrees.
<10>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 306.831 degrees.









 

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