Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Flat Rock, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Flat Rock and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Flat Rock
- 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 Flat Rock:
- 35.271182, -82.441582
- 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 Flat Rock
- 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 Henderson County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Henderson County
- Since Flat Rock is near Polk County and also Greenville County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Polk County
- eBird sighting report for Greenville 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 Flat Rock ...
We found 44 communities that share the name Flat Rock.
There are three communities within North Carolina that are also named Flat Rock.
Beyond North Carolina, we know of another 41 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 41 communities, 43 are located in the United States and one is in Canada.
- Communities Located In North Carolina ...
- Stokes County
- Surry County
- Vance County
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Clay 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 Flat Rock [Clay County].
- Conecuh County
- This Flat Rock is located in Conecuh County and lies 363 miles [584.2 km]<1> to the southwest of the Flat Rock that is located in Henderson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Conecuh County community of Flat Rock.
- Jackson County
- This Flat Rock is located in Jackson County and lies 187 miles [300.9 km] to the west of the Flat Rock that is located in Henderson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jackson County community of Flat Rock.
- Lawrence County
- This Flat Rock is located in Lawrence County and lies 290 miles [466.7 km] to the west of the Flat Rock that is located in Henderson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lawrence County community of Flat Rock.
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- Connecticut
- Georgia
- Greene 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 Georgia community of Flat Rock [Greene County].
- Muscogee County
- This Flat Rock is located in Muscogee County and lies 233 miles [375 km]<1> to the southwest of the Flat Rock that is located in Henderson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Muscogee County community of Flat Rock.
- Putnam County
- This Flat Rock is located in Putnam County and lies 149 miles [239.8 km] to the south southwest of the Flat Rock that is located in Henderson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Putnam County community of Flat Rock.
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Kentucky
- Butler 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 Flat Rock [Butler County].
- Caldwell County
- This Flat Rock is located in Caldwell County and lies 336 miles [540.7 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Flat Rock that is located in Henderson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Caldwell County community of Flat Rock.
- McCreary County
- This Flat Rock is located in McCreary County and lies 155 miles [249.4 km] to the northwest of the Flat Rock that is located in Henderson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the McCreary County community of Flat Rock.
- Menifee County
- This Flat Rock is located in Menifee County and lies 188 miles [302.6 km] to the north northwest of the Flat Rock that is located in Henderson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Menifee County community of Flat Rock.
- Pulaski 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 Kentucky community of Flat Rock [Pulaski County].
- Rockcastle County
- This Flat Rock is located in Rockcastle County and lies 176 miles [283.2 km] to the northwest of the Flat Rock that is located in Henderson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rockcastle County community of Flat Rock.
- Simpson County
- This Flat Rock is located in Simpson County and lies 249 miles [400.7 km] to the west northwest of the Flat Rock that is located in Henderson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Simpson County community of Flat Rock.
- Michigan
- Alcona 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 Flat Rock [Alcona County].
- Delta County
- This Flat Rock is located in Delta County and lies 769 miles [1,237.6 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Flat Rock that is located in Henderson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Delta County community of Flat Rock.
- Wayne County
- This Flat Rock is located in Wayne County and lies 473 miles [761.2 km] to the north of the Flat Rock that is located in Henderson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wayne County community of Flat Rock.
- Mississippi
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- This Flat Rock lies 1,745 miles [2,808.3 km]<1> to the northeast of the Flat Rock that is located in Henderson County.
- Ohio
- Belmont County
- This community is historic<3> and although located in Belmont County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Belmont County community of Flat Rock.
- Paulding County
- This community is historic and although located in Paulding County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Paulding County community of Flat Rock.
- Seneca County
- This Flat Rock is located in Seneca County and lies 412 miles [663 km]<1> to the north of the Flat Rock that is located in Henderson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Seneca County community of Flat Rock.
- Pennsylvania
- Centre County
- This Flat Rock is located in Centre County and lies 450 miles [724.2 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Flat Rock that is located in Henderson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Centre County community of Flat Rock.
- Fayette County
- This Flat Rock is located in Fayette County and lies 350 miles [563.3 km] to the north northeast of the Flat Rock that is located in Henderson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fayette County community of Flat Rock.
- South Carolina
- Anderson County
- This Flat Rock is located in Anderson County and lies 59 miles [95 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Flat Rock that is located in Henderson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Anderson County community of Flat Rock.
- Kershaw County
- This Flat Rock is located in Kershaw County and lies 116 miles [186.7 km] to the east southeast of the Flat Rock that is located in Henderson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kershaw County community of Flat Rock.
- Union 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 South Carolina community of Flat Rock [Union County].
- Tennessee
- Davidson 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 Flat Rock [Davidson County].
- Lewis County
- This community is historic<3> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Tennessee community of Flat Rock [Lewis County].
- Morgan County
- This Flat Rock is located in Morgan County and lies 148 miles [238.2 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Flat Rock that is located in Henderson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Morgan County community of Flat Rock.
- Smith County
- This Flat Rock is located in Smith County and lies 215 miles [346 km] to the west northwest of the Flat Rock that is located in Henderson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Smith County community of Flat Rock.
- Wilson County
- This Flat Rock is located in Wilson County and lies 225 miles [362.1 km] to the west northwest of the Flat Rock that is located in Henderson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wilson County community of Flat Rock.
- Texas
- Virginia
- Powhatan County
- This Flat Rock is located in Powhatan County and lies 300 miles [482.8 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Flat Rock that is located in Henderson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Powhatan County community of Flat Rock.
- Scott County
- This Flat Rock is located in Scott County and lies 95 miles [152.9 km] to the north northwest of the Flat Rock that is located in Henderson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Scott County community of Flat Rock.
- Alabama
Curious and Interesting Names Near Flat Rock ...
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.
- Bent Tree
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest) - Butt Mountain
(Less than 2 miles to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Butt Mountain have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Butt Mountain
- Butt Mountain is located in Henderson County
- Crooked Creek
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crooked Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crooked Creek
- Crooked Creek is located in Henderson County
- Echo Lakes
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Echo Lakes have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Echo Lakes
- Echo Lakes is located in Henderson County
- English Hills
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for English Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for English Hills
- English Hills is located in Henderson County
- Five Points
(Less than 2 miles to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Five Points have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Five Points
- Five Points is located in Henderson County
- Flat Rock Forest
(Less than 2 miles to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Flat Rock Forest have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flat Rock Forest
- Flat Rock Forest is located in Henderson County
- Glenn Brook
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glenn Brook have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glenn Brook
- Glenn Brook is located in Henderson County
- Hillandale
(Less than 2 miles to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hillandale have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hillandale
- Hillandale is located in Henderson County
- Kingswood
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast) - Mountain Lake Camp
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mountain Lake Camp have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mountain Lake Camp
- Mountain Lake Camp is located in Henderson County
- Overlook
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest) - Continue List (12 more) ...
- Pebble Creek
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pebble Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pebble Creek
- Pebble Creek is located in Henderson County
- Quail Ridge
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)- 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 Henderson County
- Ravenwood
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest) - Rosebud
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest) - Sugar Hollow Farm
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sugar Hollow Farm have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sugar Hollow Farm
- Sugar Hollow Farm is located in Henderson County
- Timbercreek
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Timbercreek have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Timbercreek
- Timbercreek is located in Henderson County
- Tranquility
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tranquility have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tranquility
- Tranquility is located in Henderson County
- Tuxedo
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tuxedo have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tuxedo
- Tuxedo is located in Henderson County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Tuxedo <5>
- Upward
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Upward
- Upward is located in Henderson County
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Upward
- From Flat Rock to Upward
- Valley Hill
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Valley Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Valley Hill
- Valley Hill is located in Henderson County
- Willow Bend
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Willow Bend have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willow Bend
- Willow Bend is located in Henderson County
- Willow Brook
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Willow Brook have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willow Brook
- Willow Brook is located in Henderson County
- Pebble Creek
How Far From Flat Rock 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 Flat Rock to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Flat Rock and extending to:
- Hendersonville, which is the Seat of Henderson County, lies just to the North Northwest.
- Raleigh, which is the State Capital of North Carolina, lies 216 miles [347.6 km]<1> to the east (E). If you could drive a straight line from Flat Rock to Raleigh, with an average speed<6>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 13 days. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take 9 days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 388 miles [624.4 km] to the northeast (NE). Driving would take most of a day, a buggy would take 16 days and walking would take 22 days.
- The shortest distance<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,286 miles [10,116.3 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,990 miles [11,249.3 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,868 miles [7,834.3 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<10>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Flat Rock. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Henderson County: www.hendersoncountync.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 obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Flat Rock) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Flat Rock. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 35.2712, Longitude: -82.4416 In this case, the coordinates for Flat Rock 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 Flat Rock 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 Flat Rock, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy. |
| <4> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <5> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <6> | While we have tried to pick reasonable speeds, the rate of travel is very theoretical - obstacles like fences, hills, lakes, river crossings and rest stops have been ignored. When we say 'Days' of travel, we're assuming 8 hours of travel per day. |
| <7> | The shortest line can be visualized by stretching a string on a Globe from Point A to Point B - this is known as a Great Circle Route. Where you might expect the shortest route from Flat Rock 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 311.153 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 306.628 degrees. |
| <10> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 308.122 degrees. |