Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Greenbriar, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Greenbriar and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Greenbriar
- 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 Greenbriar:
- 35.257087, -80.757570
- 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 Greenbriar
- 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 Mecklenburg County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Mecklenburg County
- Since Greenbriar is near Cabarrus County and also Union County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Cabarrus County
- eBird sighting report for Union 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 Greenbriar ...
We found 38 communities that share the name Greenbriar.
There are three communities within North Carolina that are also named Greenbriar.
Beyond North Carolina, we know of another 35 communities that are located throughout in the United States.
- Communities Located In North Carolina ...
- New Hanover County
- This Greenbriar is located in New Hanover County and lies 180 miles [289.7 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Greenbriar that is located in Mecklenburg County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the New Hanover County community of Greenbriar.
- Onslow County
- This Greenbriar is located in Onslow County and lies 188 miles [302.6 km]<1> to the east of the Greenbriar that is located in Mecklenburg County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Onslow County community of Greenbriar.
- Orange County
- This Greenbriar is located in Orange County and lies 111 miles [178.6 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Greenbriar that is located in Mecklenburg County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Orange County community of Greenbriar.
- New Hanover County
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Madison County
- This Greenbriar is located in Madison County and lies 333 miles [535.9 km]<1> to the west of the Greenbriar that is located in Mecklenburg County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Madison County community of Greenbriar.
- Tallapoosa County
- This Greenbriar is located in Tallapoosa County and lies 335 miles [539.1 km] to the west southwest of the Greenbriar that is located in Mecklenburg County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tallapoosa County community of Greenbriar.
- Tuscaloosa County
- This Greenbriar is located in Tuscaloosa County and lies 413 miles [664.7 km] to the west southwest of the Greenbriar that is located in Mecklenburg County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tuscaloosa County community of Greenbriar.
- Arizona
- Maricopa County
- This Greenbriar is located in Maricopa County and lies 1,785 miles [2,872.7 km]<1> to the west of the Greenbriar that is located in Mecklenburg County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Maricopa County community of Greenbriar.
- Florida
- Hillsborough County
- This Greenbriar is located in Hillsborough County and lies 530 miles [853 km]<1> to the south of the Greenbriar that is located in Mecklenburg County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hillsborough County community of Greenbriar.
- Seminole County
- This Greenbriar is located in Seminole County and lies 448 miles [721 km] to the south of the Greenbriar that is located in Mecklenburg County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Seminole County community of Greenbriar.
- Georgia
- Bartow County
- This Greenbriar is located in Bartow County and lies 240 miles [386.2 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Greenbriar that is located in Mecklenburg County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bartow County community of Greenbriar.
- Bibb County
- This Greenbriar is located in Bibb County and lies 237 miles [381.4 km] to the southwest of the Greenbriar that is located in Mecklenburg County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bibb County community of Greenbriar.
- Bulloch County
- This Greenbriar is located in Bulloch County and lies 204 miles [328.3 km] to the south southwest of the Greenbriar that is located in Mecklenburg County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bulloch County community of Greenbriar.
- Fulton 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 Georgia community of Greenbriar [Fulton County].
- Illinois
- McLean County
- This Greenbriar is located in McLean County and lies 575 miles [925.4 km]<1> to the northwest of the Greenbriar that is located in Mecklenburg County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the McLean County community of Greenbriar.
- Will 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 Greenbriar [Will County].
- Indiana
- Marion County
- This Greenbriar is located in Marion County and lies 436 miles [701.7 km]<1> to the northwest of the Greenbriar that is located in Mecklenburg County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Marion County community of Greenbriar.
- Putnam 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 Greenbriar [Putnam County].
- Kentucky
- Daviess 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 Greenbriar [Daviess County].
- Estill County
- This Greenbriar is located in Estill County and lies 241 miles [387.9 km]<1> to the northwest of the Greenbriar that is located in Mecklenburg County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Estill County community of Greenbriar.
- Marion County
- This Greenbriar is located in Marion County and lies 292 miles [469.9 km] to the northwest of the Greenbriar that is located in Mecklenburg County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Marion County community of Greenbriar.
- Maryland
- Anne Arundel County
- This Greenbriar is located in Anne Arundel County and lies 349 miles [561.7 km]<1> to the northeast of the Greenbriar that is located in Mecklenburg County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Anne Arundel County community of Greenbriar.
- Mississippi
- Oktibbeha County
- This Greenbriar is located in Oktibbeha County and lies 475 miles [764.4 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Greenbriar that is located in Mecklenburg County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Oktibbeha County community of Greenbriar.
- Warren County
- This Greenbriar is located in Warren County and lies 614 miles [988.1 km] to the west southwest of the Greenbriar that is located in Mecklenburg County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Warren County community of Greenbriar.
- New Jersey
- Ocean County
- This Greenbriar is located in Ocean County and lies 491 miles [790.2 km]<1> to the northeast of the Greenbriar that is located in Mecklenburg County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Ocean County community of Greenbriar.
- Pennsylvania
- Berks County
- This Greenbriar is located in Berks County and lies 441 miles [709.7 km]<1> to the northeast of the Greenbriar that is located in Mecklenburg County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Berks County community of Greenbriar.
- Dauphin County
- This Greenbriar is located in Dauphin County and lies 412 miles [663 km] to the north northeast of the Greenbriar that is located in Mecklenburg County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dauphin County community of Greenbriar.
- York County
- This Greenbriar is located in York County and lies 392 miles [630.9 km] to the north northeast of the Greenbriar that is located in Mecklenburg County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the York County community of Greenbriar.
- South Carolina
- Anderson County
- This Greenbriar is located in Anderson County and lies 121 miles [194.7 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Greenbriar that is located in Mecklenburg County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Anderson County community of Greenbriar.
- Florence County
- This Greenbriar is located in Florence County and lies 94 miles [151.3 km] to the southeast of the Greenbriar that is located in Mecklenburg County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Florence County community of Greenbriar.
- Horry County
- This Greenbriar is located in Horry County and lies 137 miles [220.5 km] to the southeast of the Greenbriar that is located in Mecklenburg County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Horry County community of Greenbriar.
- Lancaster County
- This Greenbriar is located in Lancaster County and lies 38 miles [61.2 km] to the south of the Greenbriar that is located in Mecklenburg County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lancaster County community of Greenbriar.
- Oconee County
- This Greenbriar is located in Oconee County and lies 129 miles [207.6 km] to the west southwest of the Greenbriar that is located in Mecklenburg County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Oconee County community of Greenbriar.
- Orangeburg County
- This Greenbriar is located in Orangeburg County and lies 118 miles [189.9 km] to the south of the Greenbriar that is located in Mecklenburg County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Orangeburg County community of Greenbriar.
- Tennessee
- Rutherford County
- This Greenbriar is located in Rutherford County and lies 317 miles [510.2 km]<1> to the west of the Greenbriar that is located in Mecklenburg County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rutherford County community of Greenbriar.
- Texas
- Galveston County
- This Greenbriar is located in Galveston County and lies 929 miles [1,495.1 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Greenbriar that is located in Mecklenburg County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Galveston County community of Greenbriar.
- Virginia
- Chesterfield County
- This Greenbriar is located in Chesterfield County and lies 232 miles [373.4 km]<1> to the northeast of the Greenbriar that is located in Mecklenburg County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chesterfield County community of Greenbriar.
- Fairfax County
- This Greenbriar is located in Fairfax County and lies 310 miles [498.9 km] to the northeast of the Greenbriar that is located in Mecklenburg County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fairfax County community of Greenbriar.
- Portsmouth City
- This Greenbriar is located in Portsmouth City and lies 269 miles [432.9 km] to the east northeast of the Greenbriar that is located in Mecklenburg County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Portsmouth City community of Greenbriar.
- Alabama
Curious and Interesting Names Near Greenbriar ...
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.
- Embassy East
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Embassy East have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Embassy East
- Embassy East is located in Mecklenburg County
- Evergreen Park
(Less than 2 miles to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Evergreen Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Evergreen Park
- Evergreen Park is located in Mecklenburg County
- Four Seasons
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Four Seasons have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Four Seasons
- Four Seasons is located in Mecklenburg County
- Green Meadows
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Meadows
- Green Meadows is located in Mecklenburg County
- Grove Park
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grove Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grove Park
- Grove Park is located in Mecklenburg County
- Hickory Acres
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hickory Acres have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Acres
- Hickory Acres is located in Mecklenburg County
- Hickory Grove
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hickory Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Grove
- Hickory Grove is located in Mecklenburg County
- Hickory Ridge
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hickory Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Ridge
- Hickory Ridge is located in Mecklenburg County
- Holiday Park
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holiday Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holiday Park
- Holiday Park is located in Mecklenburg County
- Hope Park
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast) - Junker
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest) - Ravenwood
(Less than 2 miles to the east) - Continue List (6 more) ...
- Ridgeview
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest) - Sugar Creek
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sugar Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sugar Creek
- Sugar Creek is located in Mecklenburg County
- Tanglewood
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tanglewood have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tanglewood
- Tanglewood is located in Mecklenburg County
- Tryon Hills
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tryon Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tryon Hills
- Tryon Hills is located in Mecklenburg County
- University Place
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for University Place have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for University Place
- University Place is located in Mecklenburg County
- Whispering Oaks
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Whispering Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whispering Oaks
- Whispering Oaks is located in Mecklenburg County
- Ridgeview
How Far From Greenbriar 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 Greenbriar to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Greenbriar and extending to:
- Charlotte, which is the Seat of Mecklenburg County, lies just to the West Southwest.
- Raleigh, which is the State Capital of North Carolina, lies 124 miles [199.6 km]<1> to the east northeast (ENE). If you could drive a straight line from Greenbriar to Raleigh, with an average speed<4>of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, it would take about two hours to make the trip. A comfortable walk of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour would take 7 days. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take 5 days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 324 miles [521.4 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<5> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,215 miles [10,002.1 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,914 miles [11,127 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,793 miles [7,713.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Greenbriar. 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 '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- Greenbriar) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Greenbriar. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 35.2571, Longitude: -80.7576 In this case, the coordinates for Greenbriar 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 Mile's to see Pete ... Mile's 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 Greenbriar could have been on the original document by mistake, misspelled, the original/alternate name of a community that we've listed elsewhere or was placed in the wrong county. Sometimes a post office or train station would have a different name than the community where it's located, so two names might be referring to the same community - we're working to straighten it all out. |
| <3> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <4> | While we 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. |
| <5> | 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 Greenbriar to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East. |
| <6> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 310.172 degrees. |
| <7> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 305.501 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 307.462 degrees. |