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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:
    • 35.205421, -80.826738
    • 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 ...
    • Cumberland County
      • This Colonial Heights is located in Cumberland County and lies 107 miles [172.2 km]<1> to the east of the Colonial Heights that is located in Mecklenburg County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cumberland County community of Colonial Heights.
    • Davidson County
      • This Colonial Heights is located in Davidson County and lies 53 miles [85.3 km]<1> to the northeast of the Colonial Heights that is located in Mecklenburg County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Davidson County community of Colonial Heights.
    • Orange County
      • This Colonial Heights is located in Orange County and lies 111 miles [178.6 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Colonial Heights that is located in Mecklenburg 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 125 miles [201.2 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Colonial Heights that is located in Mecklenburg 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 169 miles [272 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Colonial Heights that is located in Mecklenburg 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 389 miles [626 km]<1> to the west of the Colonial Heights that is located in Mecklenburg 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 425 miles [684 km]<1> to the northeast of the Colonial Heights that is located in Mecklenburg 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 510 miles [820.8 km]<1> to the south of the Colonial Heights that is located in Mecklenburg 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 198 miles [318.7 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Colonial Heights that is located in Mecklenburg 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 289 miles [465.1 km] to the west southwest of the Colonial Heights that is located in Mecklenburg 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 358 miles [576.1 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Colonial Heights that is located in Mecklenburg 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 360 miles [579.4 km] to the northeast of the Colonial Heights that is located in Mecklenburg 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 586 miles [943.1 km]<1> to the northeast of the Colonial Heights that is located in Mecklenburg 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 549 miles [883.5 km] to the northeast of the Colonial Heights that is located in Mecklenburg 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 334 miles [537.5 km]<1> to the north of the Colonial Heights that is located in Mecklenburg 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 192 miles [309 km]<1> to the south of the Colonial Heights that is located in Mecklenburg 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 157 miles [252.7 km] to the south southeast of the Colonial Heights that is located in Mecklenburg 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 87 miles [140 km] to the southeast of the Colonial Heights that is located in Mecklenburg 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 98 miles [157.7 km] to the southwest of the Colonial Heights that is located in Mecklenburg 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 128 miles [206 km] to the west southwest of the Colonial Heights that is located in Mecklenburg 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 116 miles [186.7 km] to the south of the Colonial Heights that is located in Mecklenburg 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 81 miles [130.4 km] to the south of the Colonial Heights that is located in Mecklenburg 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 128 miles [206 km]<1> to the northwest of the Colonial Heights that is located in Mecklenburg 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 1,723 miles [2,772.9 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Colonial Heights that is located in Mecklenburg 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 122 miles [196.3 km]<1> to the northwest of the Colonial Heights that is located in Mecklenburg 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 236 miles [379.8 km] to the northeast of the Colonial Heights that is located in Mecklenburg 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 281 miles [452.2 km] to the east northeast of the Colonial Heights that is located in Mecklenburg 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 149 miles [239.8 km] to the north northeast of the Colonial Heights that is located in Mecklenburg 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 284 miles [457.1 km] to the northeast of the Colonial Heights that is located in Mecklenburg 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.

  • Charlotte
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
  • Cherry
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cherry have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherry
    • Cherry is located in Mecklenburg County
  • Coventry Woods
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Coventry Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coventry Woods
    • Coventry Woods is located in Mecklenburg County
  • Elizabeth
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elizabeth have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elizabeth
    • Elizabeth is located in Mecklenburg County
  • Fairmeadows
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fairmeadows have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairmeadows
    • Fairmeadows is located in Mecklenburg County
  • Fox Run
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fox Run have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fox Run
    • Fox Run is located in Mecklenburg County
  • Green Meadows
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Meadows
    • Green Meadows is located in Mecklenburg County
  • Greenville
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greenville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenville
    • Greenville is located in Mecklenburg County
  • Idlewild
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Idlewild have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Idlewild
    • Idlewild is located in Mecklenburg County
  • Landsdowne
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Landsdowne have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Landsdowne
    • Landsdowne is located in Mecklenburg County
  • Mountain Brook
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mountain Brook have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mountain Brook
    • Mountain Brook is located in Mecklenburg County
  • Pinecrest
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pinecrest
    • Pinecrest is located in Mecklenburg County
  • Continue List   (8 more) ...
    • Providence Park
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Providence Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Providence Park
      • Providence Park is located in Mecklenburg County
    • Queens Grant
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Queens Grant have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Queens Grant
      • Queens Grant is located in Mecklenburg County
    • Robinson Woods
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Robinson Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Robinson Woods
      • Robinson Woods is located in Mecklenburg County
    • Southpark
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Southpark have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Southpark
      • Southpark is located in Mecklenburg County
    • Spring Valley
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spring Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spring Valley
      • Spring Valley is located in Mecklenburg County
    • Stonehaven
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stonehaven have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stonehaven
      • Stonehaven is located in Mecklenburg County
    • Sugar Creek
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sugar Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sugar Creek
      • Sugar Creek is located in Mecklenburg County
    • Tryon Hills
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tryon Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tryon Hills
      • Tryon Hills is located in Mecklenburg 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:

  • Charlotte, which is the Seat of Mecklenburg County, lies just to the North Northwest.
  • Raleigh, which is the State Capital of North Carolina, lies 129 miles [207.6 km]<1> to the east northeast (ENE). If you could drive a straight line from Colonial Heights to Raleigh, with an average speed<5>of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, it would take less than three hours to make the trip. A comfortable walk of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour would take 8 days. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take 5 days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 329 miles [529.5 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 6,220 miles [10,010.1 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,919 miles [11,135.1 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,798 miles [7,721.6 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 Mecklenburg County: www.charmeck.org

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- 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: 35.2054, Longitude: -80.8267       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>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<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 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 310.212 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 305.539 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 307.504 degrees.




 

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