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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 Colonial Heights, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Colonial Heights 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 Colonial Heights:
    • 34.945442, -78.944750
    • 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 Colonial Heights
  • 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 Colonial Heights ...

We found 36 communities that share the name Colonial Heights.

There are five communities within North Carolina that are also named Colonial Heights.

Beyond North Carolina, we know of another 31 communities that are located throughout in the United States.

  • Communities Located In North Carolina ...
    • Davidson County
      • This Colonial Heights is located in Davidson County and lies 92 miles [148.1 km]<1> to the northwest of the Colonial Heights that is located in Cumberland County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Davidson County community of Colonial Heights.
    • Mecklenburg County
      • This Colonial Heights is located in Mecklenburg County and lies 107 miles [172.2 km]<1> to the west of the Colonial Heights that is located in Cumberland County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mecklenburg County community of Colonial Heights.
    • Orange County
      • This Colonial Heights is located in Orange County and lies 68 miles [109.4 km]<1> to the north of the Colonial Heights that is located in Cumberland County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Orange County community of Colonial Heights.
    • Wake County
      • This Colonial Heights is located in Wake County and lies 54 miles [86.9 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Colonial Heights that is located in Cumberland County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wake County community of Colonial Heights.
    • Wilson County
      • This Colonial Heights is located in Wilson County and lies 82 miles [132 km]<1> to the northeast of the Colonial Heights that is located in Cumberland County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wilson County community of Colonial Heights.
  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • Colbert County
      • This Colonial Heights is located in Colbert County and lies 495 miles [796.6 km]<1> to the west of the Colonial Heights that is located in Cumberland County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Colbert County community of Colonial Heights.
    • California
      • Sacramento 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 California community of Colonial Heights [Sacramento County].
      • San Joaquin 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 California community of Colonial Heights [San Joaquin County].
    • Delaware
      • New Castle County
      • This Colonial Heights is located in New Castle County and lies 379 miles [609.9 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Colonial Heights that is located in Cumberland County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the New Castle County community of Colonial Heights.
    • Florida
      • Hillsborough County
      • This Colonial Heights is located in Hillsborough County and lies 523 miles [841.7 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Colonial Heights that is located in Cumberland County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hillsborough County community of Colonial Heights.
    • Georgia
      • Bulloch County
      • This Colonial Heights is located in Bulloch County and lies 236 miles [379.8 km]<1> to the southwest of the Colonial Heights that is located in Cumberland County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bulloch County community of Colonial Heights.
      • Troup County
      • This Colonial Heights is located in Troup County and lies 376 miles [605.1 km] to the west southwest of the Colonial Heights that is located in Cumberland County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Troup County community of Colonial Heights.
    • Illinois
      • Cook 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 Colonial Heights [Cook County].
    • Louisiana
      • Caddo Parish
      • 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 Louisiana community of Colonial Heights [Caddo Parish].
    • Maryland
      • Allegany 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 Maryland community of Colonial Heights [Allegany County].
      • Frederick County
      • This Colonial Heights is located in Frederick County and lies 334 miles [537.5 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Colonial Heights that is located in Cumberland County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Frederick County community of Colonial Heights.
      • Talbot County
      • This Colonial Heights is located in Talbot County and lies 308 miles [495.7 km] to the north northeast of the Colonial Heights that is located in Cumberland County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Talbot County community of Colonial Heights.
    • New York
      • Dutchess County
      • This Colonial Heights is located in Dutchess County and lies 542 miles [872.3 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Colonial Heights that is located in Cumberland County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dutchess County community of Colonial Heights.
      • Westchester County
      • This Colonial Heights is located in Westchester County and lies 499 miles [803.1 km] to the north northeast of the Colonial Heights that is located in Cumberland County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Westchester County community of Colonial Heights.
    • Ohio
      • Guernsey County
      • This Colonial Heights is located in Guernsey County and lies 379 miles [609.9 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Colonial Heights that is located in Cumberland County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Guernsey County community of Colonial Heights.
    • South Carolina
      • Beaufort County
      • This Colonial Heights is located in Beaufort County and lies 202 miles [325.1 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Colonial Heights that is located in Cumberland County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Beaufort County community of Colonial Heights.
      • Berkeley County
      • This Colonial Heights is located in Berkeley County and lies 147 miles [236.6 km] to the south southwest of the Colonial Heights that is located in Cumberland County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Berkeley County community of Colonial Heights.
      • Florence County
      • This Colonial Heights is located in Florence County and lies 73 miles [117.5 km] to the southwest of the Colonial Heights that is located in Cumberland County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Florence County community of Colonial Heights.
      • Greenwood County
      • This Colonial Heights is located in Greenwood County and lies 183 miles [294.5 km] to the west southwest of the Colonial Heights that is located in Cumberland County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Greenwood County community of Colonial Heights.
      • Oconee County
      • This Colonial Heights is located in Oconee County and lies 231 miles [371.8 km] to the west of the Colonial Heights that is located in Cumberland County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Oconee County community of Colonial Heights.
      • Orangeburg County
      • This Colonial Heights is located in Orangeburg County and lies 147 miles [236.6 km] to the southwest of the Colonial Heights that is located in Cumberland County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Orangeburg County community of Colonial Heights.
      • Richland County
      • This Colonial Heights is located in Richland County and lies 134 miles [215.7 km] to the west southwest of the Colonial Heights that is located in Cumberland County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Richland County community of Colonial Heights.
    • Tennessee
      • Sullivan County
      • This Colonial Heights is located in Sullivan County and lies 226 miles [363.7 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Colonial Heights that is located in Cumberland County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sullivan County community of Colonial Heights.
    • Utah
      • Davis County
      • This Colonial Heights is located in Davis County and lies 1,828 miles [2,941.9 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Colonial Heights that is located in Cumberland County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Davis County community of Colonial Heights.
    • Virginia
      • Bristol City
      • This Colonial Heights is located in Bristol City and lies 212 miles [341.2 km]<1> to the northwest of the Colonial Heights that is located in Cumberland County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bristol City community of Colonial Heights.
      • Colonial Heights City
      • This Colonial Heights is located in Colonial Heights City and lies 180 miles [289.7 km] to the north northeast of the Colonial Heights that is located in Cumberland County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Colonial Heights City community of Colonial Heights.
      • Hampton City
      • 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 Virginia community of Colonial Heights [Hampton City].
      • Norfolk City
      • This Colonial Heights is located in Norfolk City and lies 203 miles [326.7 km] to the northeast of the Colonial Heights that is located in Cumberland County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Norfolk City community of Colonial Heights.
      • Roanoke City
      • This Colonial Heights is located in Roanoke City and lies 169 miles [272 km] to the north northwest of the Colonial Heights that is located in Cumberland County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Roanoke City community of Colonial Heights.
      • Stafford County
      • This Colonial Heights is located in Stafford County and lies 246 miles [395.9 km] to the north northeast of the Colonial Heights that is located in Cumberland County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Stafford County community of Colonial Heights.
      • 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 Virginia community of Colonial Heights [Washington County].

Curious and Interesting Names Near Colonial Heights ...

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.

  • Bordeaux
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bordeaux have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bordeaux
    • Bordeaux is located in Cumberland County
  • Creekbend
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Creekbend have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Creekbend
    • Creekbend is located in Cumberland County
  • Crossgates
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crossgates have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crossgates
    • Crossgates is located in Cumberland County
  • Crystal Park
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crystal Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> 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 northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Decker Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Decker Heights
    • Decker Heights is located in Cumberland County
  • Ducks Landing
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ducks Landing have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ducks Landing
    • Ducks Landing is located in Cumberland County
  • Emerald Gardens
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Emerald Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Emerald Gardens
    • Emerald Gardens is located in Cumberland County
  • Grays Creek
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grays Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grays Creek
    • Grays Creek is located in Cumberland County
  • Holiday Park
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holiday Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holiday Park
    • Holiday Park is located in Cumberland County
  • Hope Mills
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hope Mills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> 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 <4>
  • Legion Park
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Legion Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Legion Park
    • Legion Park is located in Cumberland County
  • Phoenician Woods
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Phoenician Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Phoenician Woods
    • Phoenician Woods is located in Cumberland County
  • Continue List   (7 more) ...
    • Quail Ridge
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Quail Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quail Ridge
      • Quail Ridge is located in Cumberland County
    • Queensdale
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Queensdale have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Queensdale
      • Queensdale is located in Cumberland County
    • Shadowlawn
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shadowlawn have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shadowlawn
      • Shadowlawn is located in Cumberland County
    • Stoney Point
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stoney Point have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stoney Point
      • Stoney Point is located in Cumberland County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Stoney Point <4>
    • Timberlake
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Timberlake have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Timberlake
      • Timberlake is located in Cumberland County
    • Vineland Park
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vineland Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vineland Park
      • Vineland Park is located in Cumberland County
    • Woods Edge
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woods Edge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> 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 Colonial Heights 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 Colonial Heights to various places of note, such as the White House.

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

  • Fayetteville, which is the Seat of Cumberland County, lies just to the North Northeast.
  • Raleigh, which is the State Capital of North Carolina, lies 60 miles [96.6 km]<1> to the north northeast (NNE). If you could walk a straight line from Colonial Heights to Raleigh, 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 about three full days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 292 miles [469.9 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<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,150 miles [9,897.5 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,842 miles [11,011.1 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,724 miles [7,602.5 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Colonial Heights. 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>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- Colonial Heights) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Colonial Heights. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 34.9454, Longitude: -78.9447       In this case, the coordinates for Colonial Heights 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 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 Colonial Heights 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>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.
<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 Colonial Heights 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 309.14 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 304.271 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 306.86 degrees.




 

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