Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Forest Grove, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Forest Grove and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Forest Grove
- 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 Forest Grove:
- 34.769052, -77.415796
- 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 Forest Grove
- 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 Onslow County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Onslow County
- Since Forest Grove is near Jones County and also Duplin County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Jones County
- eBird sighting report for Duplin 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 Forest Grove ...
We found 26 communities that share the name Forest Grove.
There is one other community in North Carolina which is also named Forest Grove.
Beyond North Carolina, we know of another 25 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 25 communities, 25 are located in the United States and one is in Canada.
- Communities Located In North Carolina ...
- Watauga County
- This Forest Grove is located in Watauga County and lies 268 miles [431.3 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Forest Grove that is located in Onslow County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Watauga County community of Forest Grove.
- Watauga County
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Arkansas
- Columbia County
- This Forest Grove is located in Columbia County and lies 909 miles [1,462.9 km]<1> to the west of the Forest Grove that is located in Onslow County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Columbia County community of Forest Grove.
- Lafayette County
- This Forest Grove is located in Lafayette County and lies 927 miles [1,491.9 km] to the west of the Forest Grove that is located in Onslow County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lafayette County community of Forest Grove.
- British Columbia
- This Forest Grove lies 2,443 miles [3,931.6 km]<1> to the northwest of the Forest Grove that is located in Onslow County.
- California
- Santa Clara 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 Forest Grove [Santa Clara County].
- Florida
- Alachua County
- This Forest Grove is located in Alachua County and lies 459 miles [738.7 km]<1> to the southwest of the Forest Grove that is located in Onslow County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Alachua County community of Forest Grove.
- Kansas
- Montgomery 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 Kansas community of Forest Grove [Montgomery County].
- Kentucky
- Clark County
- This Forest Grove is located in Clark County and lies 437 miles [703.3 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Forest Grove that is located in Onslow County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clark County community of Forest Grove.
- Louisiana
- Claiborne Parish
- This Forest Grove is located in Claiborne Parish and lies 901 miles [1,450 km]<1> to the west of the Forest Grove that is located in Onslow County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Claiborne Parish community of Forest Grove.
- Maryland
- Charles County
- This Forest Grove is located in Charles County and lies 263 miles [423.3 km]<1> to the north of the Forest Grove that is located in Onslow County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Charles County community of Forest Grove.
- Montgomery 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 Maryland community of Forest Grove [Montgomery County].
- Wicomico County
- This Forest Grove is located in Wicomico County and lies 271 miles [436.1 km] to the north northeast of the Forest Grove that is located in Onslow County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wicomico County community of Forest Grove.
- Michigan
- Ottawa County
- This Forest Grove is located in Ottawa County and lies 716 miles [1,152.3 km]<1> to the northwest of the Forest Grove that is located in Onslow County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Ottawa County community of Forest Grove.
- Minnesota
- Koochiching County
- This Forest Grove is located in Koochiching County and lies 1,255 miles [2,019.7 km]<1> to the northwest of the Forest Grove that is located in Onslow County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Koochiching County community of Forest Grove.
- Mississippi
- Leake County
- This Forest Grove is located in Leake County and lies 719 miles [1,157.1 km]<1> to the west of the Forest Grove that is located in Onslow County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Leake County community of Forest Grove.
- Missouri
- Monroe County
- This community is historic<3> and although located in Monroe County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Monroe County community of Forest Grove.
- New Jersey
- Cumberland County
- This Forest Grove is located in Cumberland County and lies 353 miles [568.1 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Forest Grove that is located in Onslow County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cumberland County community of Forest Grove.
- Gloucester County
- This Forest Grove is located in Gloucester County and lies 354 miles [569.7 km] to the north northeast of the Forest Grove that is located in Onslow County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Gloucester County community of Forest Grove.
- Oregon
- Washington County
- This Forest Grove is located in Washington County and lies 2,486 miles [4,000.8 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Forest Grove that is located in Onslow County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washington County community of Forest Grove.
- Pennsylvania
- Allegheny County
- This Forest Grove is located in Allegheny County and lies 421 miles [677.5 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Forest Grove that is located in Onslow County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Allegheny County community of Forest Grove.
- Bucks County
- This Forest Grove is located in Bucks County and lies 402 miles [647 km] to the north northeast of the Forest Grove that is located in Onslow County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bucks County community of Forest Grove.
- Tennessee
- Davidson County
- This Forest Grove is located in Davidson County and lies 542 miles [872.3 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Forest Grove that is located in Onslow County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Davidson County community of Forest Grove.
- Meigs County
- This Forest Grove is located in Meigs County and lies 420 miles [675.9 km] to the west of the Forest Grove that is located in Onslow County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Meigs County community of Forest Grove.
- Texas
- Collin County
- This Forest Grove is located in Collin County and lies 1,103 miles [1,775.1 km]<1> to the west of the Forest Grove that is located in Onslow County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Collin County community of Forest Grove.
- Henderson 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 Forest Grove [Henderson County].
- Milam County
- This Forest Grove is located in Milam County and lies 1,173 miles [1,887.8 km] to the west of the Forest Grove that is located in Onslow County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Milam County community of Forest Grove.
- Arkansas
Curious and Interesting Names Near Forest Grove ...
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.
- Branchwood
(Less than 2 miles to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Branchwood have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Branchwood
- Branchwood is located in Onslow County
- Cedar Creek
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedar Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Creek
- Cedar Creek is located in Onslow County
- College Park
(Less than 2 miles to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for College Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for College Park
- College Park is located in Onslow County
- Georgetown
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)- 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 Onslow County
- Hawkside
(Less than 2 miles to the east) - Houston Heights
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Houston Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Houston Heights
- Houston Heights is located in Onslow County
- Indian Springs
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Springs
- Indian Springs is located in Onslow County
- Oak Grove
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast) - Pumpkin Center
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pumpkin Center have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pumpkin Center
- Pumpkin Center is located in Onslow County
- Raintree
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest) - Shamrock Village
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shamrock Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shamrock Village
- Shamrock Village is located in Onslow County
- Willow Woods
(Less than 2 miles to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Willow Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willow Woods
- Willow Woods is located in Onslow County
How Far From Forest Grove 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 Forest Grove to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Forest Grove and extending to:
- Jacksonville, which is the Seat of Onslow County, lies just to the South.
- Raleigh, which is the State Capital of North Carolina, lies 98 miles [157.7 km]<1> to the northwest (NW). If you could drive a straight line from Forest Grove to Raleigh, with an average speed<5>of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, it would take less than two hours to make the trip. A comfortable walk of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour would take 6 days. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take three full days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 285 miles [458.7 km] to the north (N). Driving 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 6,090 miles [9,800.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,777 miles [10,906.5 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<8>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,662 miles [7,502.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Forest Grove. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Onslow County: www.co.onslow.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' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Forest Grove) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Forest Grove. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 34.7691, Longitude: -77.4158 In this case, the coordinates for Forest Grove 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 Forest Grove 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 Forest Grove, 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 Forest Grove 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 308.288 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 303.269 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 306.346 degrees. |