Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Henderson, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Henderson and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Henderson
- 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 Henderson:
- 36.329561, -78.399152
- 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 Henderson
- 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 Vance County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Vance County
- Since Henderson is near Granville County and also Franklin County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Granville County
- eBird sighting report for Franklin 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 Henderson ...
We found 48 communities that share the name Henderson.
There is one other community in North Carolina which is also named Henderson.
Beyond North Carolina, we know of another 47 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 47 communities, 47 are located in the United States and one is in Canada.
- Communities Located In North Carolina ...
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Morgan County
- This Henderson is located in Morgan County and lies 491 miles [790.2 km]<2> to the west southwest of the Henderson that is located in Vance County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Morgan County community of Henderson.
- Pike County
- This Henderson is located in Pike County and lies 544 miles [875.5 km] to the southwest of the Henderson that is located in Vance County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pike County community of Henderson.
- Arkansas
- Baxter County
- This Henderson is located in Baxter County and lies 768 miles [1,236 km]<2> to the west of the Henderson that is located in Vance County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Baxter County community of Henderson.
- Woodruff County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Arkansas community of Henderson [Woodruff County].
- California
- Humboldt County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the California community of Henderson [Humboldt County].
- San Mateo County
- This Henderson is located in San Mateo County and lies 2,395 miles [3,854.4 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Henderson that is located in Vance County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the San Mateo County community of Henderson.
- Tulare County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the California community of Henderson [Tulare County].
- Colorado
- Adams County
- This Henderson is located in Adams County and lies 1,454 miles [2,340 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Henderson that is located in Vance County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Adams County community of Henderson.
- Arapahoe County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Colorado community of Henderson [Arapahoe County].
- Florida
- Georgia
- Illinois
- Knox County
- This Henderson is located in Knox County and lies 720 miles [1,158.7 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Henderson that is located in Vance County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Knox County community of Henderson.
- Macoupin County
- This Henderson is located in Macoupin County and lies 651 miles [1,047.7 km] to the west northwest of the Henderson that is located in Vance County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Macoupin County community of Henderson.
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- East Carroll Parish
- This community is historic<1> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Louisiana community of Henderson [East Carroll Parish].
- Saint Martin Parish
- This Henderson is located in Saint Martin Parish and lies 876 miles [1,409.8 km]<2> to the west southwest of the Henderson that is located in Vance County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Saint Martin Parish community of Henderson.
- Maine
- Maryland
- Michigan
- Dickinson County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Michigan community of Henderson [Dickinson County].
- Ionia 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 Michigan community of Henderson [Ionia County].
- Macomb 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 Michigan community of Henderson [Macomb County].
- Shiawassee County
- This Henderson is located in Shiawassee County and lies 558 miles [898 km]<2> to the north northwest of the Henderson that is located in Vance County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Shiawassee County community of Henderson.
- Wexford 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 Michigan community of Henderson [Wexford County].
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New York
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Ontario
- This Henderson lies 588 miles [946.3 km]<2> to the north of the Henderson that is located in Vance County.
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Clarion County
- This Henderson is located in Clarion County and lies 337 miles [542.3 km]<2> to the north of the Henderson that is located in Vance County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clarion County community of Henderson.
- Clearfield County
- This Henderson is located in Clearfield County and lies 312 miles [502.1 km] to the north of the Henderson that is located in Vance County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clearfield County community of Henderson.
- Mercer County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Pennsylvania community of Henderson [Mercer County].
- Montgomery County
- This Henderson is located in Montgomery County and lies 307 miles [494.1 km] to the north northeast of the Henderson that is located in Vance County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of Henderson.
- Tennessee
- Chester County
- This Henderson is located in Chester County and lies 576 miles [927 km]<2> to the west of the Henderson that is located in Vance County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chester County community of Henderson.
- Rutherford County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Tennessee community of Henderson [Rutherford County].
- Texas
- Virginia
- West Virginia
- Mason County
- This Henderson is located in Mason County and lies 267 miles [429.7 km]<2> to the northwest of the Henderson that is located in Vance County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mason County community of Henderson.
- Wood County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the West Virginia community of Henderson [Wood County].
- Alabama
Curious and Interesting Names Near Henderson ...
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.
- Adcock Crossroads
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Adcock Crossroads have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Adcock Crossroads
- Adcock Crossroads is located in Vance County
- Bear Pond
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bear Pond
- Bear Pond is located in Vance County
- Flat Rock
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the north) - Gill
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the south) - Greystone
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast) - Harris Crossroads
(5 miles [8 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harris Crossroads have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harris Crossroads
- Harris Crossroads is located in Vance County
- Hunters Ridge
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hunters Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunters Ridge
- Hunters Ridge is located in Vance County
- Kellys Crossroads
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kellys Crossroads have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kellys Crossroads
- Kellys Crossroads is located in Vance County
- Seaman Way
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Seaman Way have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Seaman Way
- Seaman Way is located in Vance County
- Willow Oaks
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Willow Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willow Oaks
- Willow Oaks is located in Vance County
How Far From Henderson to ...
We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers & Almanacs that were published in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the Gazetteers include the distance from a city such as Henderson to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Henderson and extending to:
- Raleigh, which is the State Capital of North Carolina, lies 40 miles [64.4 km]<2> to the south southwest (SSW). If you could walk a straight line from Henderson to Raleigh, with an average speed<5> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take over two days to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take just about two full days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 192 miles [309 km] to the north northeast (NNE). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take a little over three hours, a buggy would take 8 days and walking would take 11 days.
- The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,066 miles [9,762.3 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,763 miles [10,884 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,643 miles [7,472.2 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
Off-the-Road Links ...
The official website for Henderson: www.ci.henderson.nc.us/
The official website for Vance County: www.vancecounty.org/
The official website for State of North Carolina: https://www.nc.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | 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 Henderson, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy. |
| <2> | 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 from Point A (ie- Henderson) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Henderson. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 36.3296, Longitude: -78.3992 |
| <3> | 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 Henderson 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. |
| <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 Henderson 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 308.80 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 304.088 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 306.197 degrees. |