Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Edgewood, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Edgewood and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Edgewood
- 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 Edgewood:
- 35.800151, -78.654726
- 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 Edgewood
- 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 Edgewood 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 Edgewood ...
We found 84 communities that share the name Edgewood.
There are four communities within North Carolina that are also named Edgewood.
Beyond North Carolina, we know of another 80 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 80 communities, 82 are located in the United States and two are in Canada.
- Communities Located In North Carolina ...
- Craven County
- Pasquotank County
- Wilkes County
- Wilson County
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Elmore 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 Alabama community of Edgewood [Elmore County].
- Jefferson County
- This Edgewood is located in Jefferson County and lies 490 miles [788.6 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Edgewood that is located in Wake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of Edgewood.
- Arkansas
- Phillips County
- This Edgewood is located in Phillips County and lies 688 miles [1,107.2 km]<1> to the west of the Edgewood that is located in Wake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Phillips County community of Edgewood.
- Saline County
- This Edgewood is located in Saline County and lies 785 miles [1,263.3 km] to the west of the Edgewood that is located in Wake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Saline County community of Edgewood.
- British Columbia
- This Edgewood lies 2,188 miles [3,521.2 km]<1> to the northwest of the Edgewood that is located in Wake County.
- California
- Connecticut
- Hartford County
- This Edgewood is located in Hartford County and lies 510 miles [820.8 km]<1> to the northeast of the Edgewood that is located in Wake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hartford County community of Edgewood.
- Tolland 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 Connecticut community of Edgewood [Tolland County].
- Florida
- Duval County
- This Edgewood is located in Duval County and lies 416 miles [669.5 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Edgewood that is located in Wake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Duval County community of Edgewood.
- Hillsborough County
- This Edgewood is located in Hillsborough County and lies 583 miles [938.2 km] to the south southwest of the Edgewood that is located in Wake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hillsborough County community of Edgewood.
- Orange County
- This Edgewood is located in Orange County and lies 529 miles [851.3 km] to the south southwest of the Edgewood that is located in Wake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Orange County community of Edgewood.
- Georgia
- Columbia County
- This Edgewood is located in Columbia County and lies 252 miles [405.6 km]<1> to the southwest of the Edgewood that is located in Wake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Columbia County community of Edgewood.
- DeKalb County
- This Edgewood is located in DeKalb County and lies 351 miles [564.9 km] to the west southwest of the Edgewood that is located in Wake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the DeKalb County community of Edgewood.
- Dougherty County
- This Edgewood is located in Dougherty County and lies 430 miles [692 km] to the southwest of the Edgewood that is located in Wake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dougherty County community of Edgewood.
- Muscogee County
- This Edgewood is located in Muscogee County and lies 424 miles [682.4 km] to the west southwest of the Edgewood that is located in Wake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Muscogee County community of Edgewood.
- Peach County
- This Edgewood is located in Peach County and lies 371 miles [597.1 km] to the southwest of the Edgewood that is located in Wake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Peach County community of Edgewood.
- Illinois
- Boone County
- This Edgewood is located in Boone County and lies 706 miles [1,136.2 km]<1> to the northwest of the Edgewood that is located in Wake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Boone County community of Edgewood.
- Champaign 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 Edgewood [Champaign County].
- Effingham County
- This Edgewood is located in Effingham County and lies 589 miles [947.9 km] to the west northwest of the Edgewood that is located in Wake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Effingham County community of Edgewood.
- Madison 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 Illinois community of Edgewood [Madison County].
- Woodford 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 Illinois community of Edgewood [Woodford County].
- Indiana
- Bartholomew 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 Indiana community of Edgewood [Bartholomew County].
- LaPorte 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 Indiana community of Edgewood [LaPorte County].
- Lawrence 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 Indiana community of Edgewood [Lawrence County].
- Madison County
- This Edgewood is located in Madison County and lies 486 miles [782.1 km]<1> to the northwest of the Edgewood that is located in Wake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Madison County community of Edgewood.
- Marion County
- This Edgewood is located in Marion County and lies 488 miles [785.4 km] to the northwest of the Edgewood that is located in Wake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Marion County community of Edgewood.
- Iowa
- Kentucky
- Bell County
- This Edgewood is located in Bell County and lies 291 miles [468.3 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Edgewood that is located in Wake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bell County community of Edgewood.
- Jefferson 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 Edgewood [Jefferson County].
- Kenton County
- This Edgewood is located in Kenton County and lies 392 miles [630.9 km] to the northwest of the Edgewood that is located in Wake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kenton County community of Edgewood.
- Maryland
- Frederick County
- This Edgewood is located in Frederick County and lies 268 miles [431.3 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Edgewood that is located in Wake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Frederick County community of Edgewood.
- Harford County
- This Edgewood is located in Harford County and lies 281 miles [452.2 km] to the north northeast of the Edgewood that is located in Wake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harford County community of Edgewood.
- Montgomery County
- This Edgewood is located in Montgomery County and lies 236 miles [379.8 km] to the north northeast of the Edgewood that is located in Wake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of Edgewood.
- Prince George's County
- This Edgewood is located in Prince George's County and lies 241 miles [387.9 km] to the north northeast of the Edgewood that is located in Wake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Prince George's County community of Edgewood.
- Michigan
- Gratiot County
- This Edgewood is located in Gratiot County and lies 601 miles [967.2 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Edgewood that is located in Wake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Gratiot County community of Edgewood.
- Muskegon 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 Michigan community of Edgewood [Muskegon County].
- Minnesota
- Missouri
- Pike County
- This Edgewood is located in Pike County and lies 720 miles [1,158.7 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Edgewood that is located in Wake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pike County community of Edgewood.
- Saint Louis County
- Although located in Saint Louis County, we don't know the location within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Saint Louis County community of Edgewood.
- Nevada
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- Greene County
- This Edgewood is located in Greene County and lies 498 miles [801.5 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Edgewood that is located in Wake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Greene County community of Edgewood.
- Monroe 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 New York community of Edgewood [Monroe County].
- Suffolk 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 New York community of Edgewood [Suffolk County].
- Nova Scotia
- This Edgewood lies 1,020 miles [1,641.5 km]<1> to the northeast of the Edgewood that is located in Wake County.
- Ohio
- Ashtabula County
- This Edgewood is located in Ashtabula County and lies 434 miles [698.5 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Edgewood that is located in Wake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Ashtabula County community of Edgewood.
- Butler County
- This Edgewood is located in Butler County and lies 409 miles [658.2 km] to the northwest of the Edgewood that is located in Wake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Butler County community of Edgewood.
- Warren 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 Edgewood [Warren County].
- Pennsylvania
- Allegheny County
- This Edgewood is located in Allegheny County and lies 326 miles [524.6 km]<1> to the north of the Edgewood that is located in Wake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Allegheny County community of Edgewood.
- Bucks 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 Pennsylvania community of Edgewood [Bucks County].
- Indiana County
- This Edgewood is located in Indiana County and lies 331 miles [532.7 km] to the north of the Edgewood that is located in Wake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Indiana County community of Edgewood.
- Luzerne County
- This Edgewood is located in Luzerne County and lies 390 miles [627.6 km] to the north northeast of the Edgewood that is located in Wake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Luzerne County community of Edgewood.
- Northumberland County
- This Edgewood is located in Northumberland County and lies 362 miles [582.6 km] to the north northeast of the Edgewood that is located in Wake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Northumberland County community of Edgewood.
- Somerset 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 Pennsylvania community of Edgewood [Somerset County].
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- Kershaw County
- This Edgewood is located in Kershaw County and lies 152 miles [244.6 km]<1> to the southwest of the Edgewood that is located in Wake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kershaw County community of Edgewood.
- Richland 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 South Carolina community of Edgewood [Richland County].
- Tennessee
- Dickson County
- This Edgewood is located in Dickson County and lies 496 miles [798.2 km]<1> to the west of the Edgewood that is located in Wake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dickson County community of Edgewood.
- Dyer County
- This Edgewood is located in Dyer County and lies 591 miles [951.1 km] to the west of the Edgewood that is located in Wake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dyer County community of Edgewood.
- Hamblen County
- This Edgewood is located in Hamblen County and lies 262 miles [421.6 km] to the west of the Edgewood that is located in Wake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hamblen County community of Edgewood.
- Sullivan 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 Tennessee community of Edgewood [Sullivan County].
- Texas
- Bexar 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 Edgewood [Bexar County].
- Harris County
- This Edgewood is located in Harris County and lies 1,055 miles [1,697.9 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Edgewood that is located in Wake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harris County community of Edgewood.
- Van Zandt County
- This Edgewood is located in Van Zandt County and lies 1,005 miles [1,617.4 km] to the west of the Edgewood that is located in Wake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Van Zandt County community of Edgewood.
- Utah
- Virginia
- Amherst County
- This Edgewood is located in Amherst County and lies 116 miles [186.7 km]<1> to the north of the Edgewood that is located in Wake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Amherst County community of Edgewood.
- Chesapeake City
- This Edgewood is located in Chesapeake City and lies 149 miles [239.8 km] to the east northeast of the Edgewood that is located in Wake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chesapeake City community of Edgewood.
- Danville City
- This Edgewood is located in Danville City and lies 68 miles [109.4 km] to the northwest of the Edgewood that is located in Wake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Danville City community of Edgewood.
- Montgomery County
- This Edgewood is located in Montgomery County and lies 132 miles [212.4 km] to the northwest of the Edgewood that is located in Wake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of Edgewood.
- Newport News City
- This Edgewood is located in Newport News City and lies 148 miles [238.2 km] to the northeast of the Edgewood that is located in Wake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Newport News City community of Edgewood.
- Prince George 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 Virginia community of Edgewood [Prince George County].
- Roanoke City
- This Edgewood is located in Roanoke City and lies 127 miles [204.4 km] to the northwest of the Edgewood that is located in Wake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Roanoke City community of Edgewood.
- Salem City
- This Edgewood is located in Salem City and lies 128 miles [206 km] to the northwest of the Edgewood that is located in Wake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Salem City community of Edgewood.
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Harrison County
- This Edgewood is located in Harrison County and lies 259 miles [416.8 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Edgewood that is located in Wake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harrison County community of Edgewood.
- Kanawha County
- This Edgewood is located in Kanawha County and lies 242 miles [389.5 km] to the northwest of the Edgewood that is located in Wake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kanawha County community of Edgewood.
- Lewis County
- This Edgewood is located in Lewis County and lies 246 miles [395.9 km] to the north northwest of the Edgewood that is located in Wake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lewis County community of Edgewood.
- Ohio County
- This Edgewood is located in Ohio County and lies 315 miles [506.9 km] to the north northwest of the Edgewood that is located in Wake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Ohio County community of Edgewood.
- Wisconsin
- Alabama
Curious and Interesting Names Near Edgewood ...
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.
- Cedar Hill
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedar Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Hill
- Cedar Hill is located in Wake County
- Chestnut Hills
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)- 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 Wake County
- Eden Forest
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eden Forest have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eden Forest
- Eden Forest is located in Wake County
- Falls Church
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Falls Church have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Falls Church
- Falls Church is located in Wake County
- Georgetown
(Less than 2 miles to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Georgetown have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Georgetown
- Georgetown is located in Wake County
- Glen Eden
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest) - Glen Forest
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glen Forest have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glen Forest
- Glen Forest is located in Wake County
- Heatherbrook
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heatherbrook have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heatherbrook
- Heatherbrook is located in Wake County
- Hickory Hills
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hickory Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Hills
- Hickory Hills is located in Wake County
- Hickory Hollow
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hickory Hollow have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Hollow
- Hickory Hollow is located in Wake County
- Indian Hills
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)- 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
- Isle Forest
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)- 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
- Continue List (19 more) ...
- Kent Garden
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)- 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
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- 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
- Longview
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast) - Maplewood Forest
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maplewood Forest have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maplewood Forest
- Maplewood Forest is located in Wake County
- Markwood
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest) - Method
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Method
- Method is located in Wake County
- Orchards
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest) - Quail Hollow
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Quail Hollow have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quail Hollow
- Quail Hollow is located in Wake County
- Quail Meadow
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Quail Meadow have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quail Meadow
- Quail Meadow is located in Wake County
- Quail Ridge
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)- 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 Wake County
- Rollingwood
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rollingwood have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rollingwood
- Rollingwood is located in Wake County
- Royal Hills
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Royal Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Royal Hills
- Royal Hills is located in Wake County
- Scarsdale
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north) - Six Forks
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the north) - Skycrest Village
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Skycrest Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Skycrest Village
- Skycrest Village is located in Wake County
- Timberlake
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Timberlake have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Timberlake
- Timberlake is located in Wake County
- Village Gate
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Village Gate have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Village Gate
- Village Gate is located in Wake County
- Waco Heights
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Waco Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Waco Heights
- Waco Heights is located in Wake County
- Yorkshire Downs
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Yorkshire Downs have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Yorkshire Downs
- Yorkshire Downs is located in Wake County
- Kent Garden
How Far From Edgewood 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 Edgewood to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Edgewood and extending to:
- Raleigh, which is the Seat of Wake County, lies just to the South Southeast.
- Raleigh, which is the State Capital of North Carolina, lies just to the south southeast (SSE).
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 231 miles [371.8 km]<1> to the north northeast (NNE). If you could drive a straight line from Edgewood 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 9 days.
- The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,100 miles [9,817 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,795 miles [10,935.5 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,676 miles [7,525.3 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Edgewood. 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 obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Edgewood) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Edgewood. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 35.8002, Longitude: -78.6547 In this case, the coordinates for Edgewood 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 Edgewood 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 Edgewood, 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 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 Edgewood 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 308.96 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 304.192 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 306.473 degrees. |