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Outdoor Activities ...

As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).

When in Hickory Ridge, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Hickory Ridge and the surrounding area.

  • Weather ...
  • 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 Hickory Ridge:
    • 35.223477, -80.719236
    • 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 Hickory Ridge
  • 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 Hickory Ridge ...

We found 24 communities that share the name Hickory Ridge.

Within North Carolina, the name Hickory Ridge is unique.

Beyond North Carolina, we know of another 24 communities that are located throughout in the United States.

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • Shelby County
      • This Hickory Ridge is located in Shelby County and lies 365 miles [587.4 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Hickory Ridge that is located in Mecklenburg County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Shelby County community of Hickory Ridge.
    • Arkansas
      • Chicot County
      • This Hickory Ridge is located in Chicot County and lies 617 miles [993 km]<1> to the west of the Hickory Ridge that is located in Mecklenburg County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chicot County community of Hickory Ridge.
      • Cross County
      • This Hickory Ridge is located in Cross County and lies 578 miles [930.2 km] to the west of the Hickory Ridge that is located in Mecklenburg County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cross County community of Hickory Ridge.
      • Pulaski County
      • This Hickory Ridge is located in Pulaski County and lies 662 miles [1,065.4 km] to the west of the Hickory Ridge that is located in Mecklenburg County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pulaski County community of Hickory Ridge.
    • Delaware
      • Kent County
      • This Hickory Ridge is located in Kent County and lies 395 miles [635.7 km]<1> to the northeast of the Hickory Ridge that is located in Mecklenburg County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kent County community of Hickory Ridge.
      • New Castle County
      • This Hickory Ridge is located in New Castle County and lies 417 miles [671.1 km] to the northeast of the Hickory Ridge that is located in Mecklenburg County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the New Castle County community of Hickory Ridge.
      • Sussex County
      • This Hickory Ridge is located in Sussex County and lies 376 miles [605.1 km] to the northeast of the Hickory Ridge that is located in Mecklenburg County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sussex County community of Hickory Ridge.
    • Florida
      • Hillsborough County
      • This Hickory Ridge is located in Hillsborough County and lies 515 miles [828.8 km]<1> to the south of the Hickory Ridge that is located in Mecklenburg County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hillsborough County community of Hickory Ridge.
    • Georgia
      • Bibb 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 Hickory Ridge [Bibb County].
    • Illinois
      • Hancock 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 Hickory Ridge [Hancock County].
      • Ogle County
      • This Hickory Ridge is located in Ogle County and lies 649 miles [1,044.5 km]<1> to the northwest of the Hickory Ridge that is located in Mecklenburg County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Ogle County community of Hickory Ridge.
    • Indiana
      • Gibson County
      • This Hickory Ridge is located in Gibson County and lies 445 miles [716.2 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Hickory Ridge that is located in Mecklenburg County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Gibson County community of Hickory Ridge.
    • Louisiana
      • East Baton Rouge Parish
      • This Hickory Ridge is located in East Baton Rouge Parish and lies 684 miles [1,100.8 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Hickory Ridge that is located in Mecklenburg County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the East Baton Rouge Parish community of Hickory Ridge.
    • Maryland
      • Charles County
      • This Hickory Ridge is located in Charles County and lies 308 miles [495.7 km]<1> to the northeast of the Hickory Ridge that is located in Mecklenburg County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Charles County community of Hickory Ridge.
      • Montgomery County
      • This Hickory Ridge is located in Montgomery County and lies 340 miles [547.2 km] to the north northeast of the Hickory Ridge that is located in Mecklenburg County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of Hickory Ridge.
      • Queen Anne's County
      • This Hickory Ridge is located in Queen Anne's County and lies 360 miles [579.4 km] to the northeast of the Hickory Ridge that is located in Mecklenburg County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Queen Anne's County community of Hickory Ridge.
    • Michigan
      • Oakland County
      • This Hickory Ridge is located in Oakland County and lies 538 miles [865.8 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Hickory Ridge that is located in Mecklenburg County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Oakland County community of Hickory Ridge.
    • Missouri
      • Cape Girardeau County
      • This Hickory Ridge is located in Cape Girardeau County and lies 523 miles [841.7 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Hickory Ridge that is located in Mecklenburg County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cape Girardeau County community of Hickory Ridge.
    • Pennsylvania
      • Lancaster County
      • This Hickory Ridge is located in Lancaster County and lies 406 miles [653.4 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Hickory Ridge that is located in Mecklenburg County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lancaster County community of Hickory Ridge.
      • Northumberland 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 Hickory Ridge [Northumberland County].
    • Tennessee
      • 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 Tennessee community of Hickory Ridge [Jefferson County].
    • Texas
      • Sabine County
      • This Hickory Ridge is located in Sabine County and lies 795 miles [1,279.4 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Hickory Ridge that is located in Mecklenburg County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sabine County community of Hickory Ridge.
    • Virginia
      • Albemarle County
      • This Hickory Ridge is located in Albemarle County and lies 236 miles [379.8 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Hickory Ridge that is located in Mecklenburg County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Albemarle County community of Hickory Ridge.
      • Stafford County
      • This Hickory Ridge is located in Stafford County and lies 282 miles [453.8 km] to the northeast of the Hickory Ridge that is located in Mecklenburg County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Stafford County community of Hickory Ridge.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Hickory Ridge ...

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.

  • Coventry Woods
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Coventry Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coventry Woods
    • Coventry Woods is located in Mecklenburg County
  • Embassy East
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • 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
  • Four Seasons
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • 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
  • Grove Park
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • 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
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • 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
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • 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
  • Holiday Park
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • 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
  • Holly Hills
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holly Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holly Hills
    • Holly Hills is located in Mecklenburg County
  • Hope Park
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hope Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hope Park
    • Hope Park is located in Mecklenburg County
  • Idlewild
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Idlewild have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Idlewild
    • Idlewild is located in Mecklenburg County
  • Orchard Knoll
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Orchard Knoll have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Orchard Knoll
    • Orchard Knoll is located in Mecklenburg County
  • Orchard Park
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Orchard Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Orchard Park
    • Orchard Park is located in Mecklenburg County
  • Continue List   (4 more) ...
    • Ravenwood
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ravenwood have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ravenwood
      • Ravenwood is located in Mecklenburg County
    • Silverstone
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Silverstone have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Silverstone
      • Silverstone is located in Mecklenburg County
    • Timber Creek
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Timber Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Timber Creek
      • Timber Creek is located in Mecklenburg County
    • Timber Ridge
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Timber Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Timber Ridge
      • Timber Ridge is located in Mecklenburg County

How Far From Hickory Ridge 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 community such as Hickory Ridge to various places of note, such as the White House.

With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Hickory Ridge and extending to:

  • Charlotte, which is the Seat of Mecklenburg County, lies just to the West.
  • Raleigh, which is the State Capital of North Carolina, lies 122 miles [196.3 km]<1> to the east northeast (ENE). If you could drive a straight line from Hickory Ridge 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 6,913 miles [11,125.4 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>

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Hickory Ridge. 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 things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Hickory Ridge) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Hickory Ridge. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 35.2235, Longitude: -80.7192       In this case, the coordinates for Hickory Ridge 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 Hickory Ridge 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 Hickory Ridge 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 310.15 degrees.
<7>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 305.471 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 307.457 degrees.




 

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