Holly Hill (Henderson County, NC) - Tidbits, Odds-and-Ends

Outdoor Activities ...

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

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

Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Holly Hill

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 Holly Hill:
- 35.344284, -82.496509
- 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 Holly Hill

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 Holly Hill is near Transylvania County and also Buncombe County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Transylvania County
- eBird sighting report for Buncombe 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 Holly Hill ...

We found twelve communities that share the name Holly Hill.

Within North Carolina, the name Holly Hill is unique.

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

Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Delaware
  - Sussex County
  - This Holly Hill is located in Sussex County and lies 457 miles [735.5 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Holly Hill that is located in Henderson County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sussex County community of Holly Hill.
- Florida
  - Volusia County
  - This Holly Hill is located in Volusia County and lies 429 miles [690.4 km]<1> to the south of the Holly Hill that is located in Henderson County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Volusia County community of Holly Hill.
- Georgia
  - Troup County
  - This Holly Hill is located in Troup County and lies 213 miles [342.8 km]<1> to the southwest of the Holly Hill that is located in Henderson County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Troup County community of Holly Hill.
- Louisiana
  - Caddo Parish
  - This Holly Hill is located in Caddo Parish and lies 677 miles [1,089.5 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Holly Hill that is located in Henderson County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Caddo Parish community of Holly Hill.
- Maryland
  - Anne Arundel County
  - This Holly Hill is located in Anne Arundel County and lies 401 miles [645.3 km]<1> to the northeast of the Holly Hill that is located in Henderson County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Anne Arundel County community of Holly Hill.
  - Dorchester County
  - This Holly Hill is located in Dorchester County and lies 432 miles [695.2 km] to the east northeast of the Holly Hill that is located in Henderson County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dorchester County community of Holly Hill.
  - Montgomery County
  - This Holly Hill is located in Montgomery County and lies 387 miles [622.8 km] to the northeast of the Holly Hill that is located in Henderson County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of Holly Hill.
  - Prince George's County
  - This Holly Hill is located in Prince George's County and lies 380 miles [611.6 km] to the northeast of the Holly Hill that is located in Henderson County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Prince George's County community of Holly Hill.
- Pennsylvania
  - Bucks County
  - This Holly Hill is located in Bucks County and lies 533 miles [857.8 km]<1> to the northeast of the Holly Hill that is located in Henderson County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bucks County community of Holly Hill.
- South Carolina
  - Orangeburg County
  - This Holly Hill is located in Orangeburg County and lies 183 miles [294.5 km]<1> to the southeast of the Holly Hill that is located in Henderson County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Orangeburg County community of Holly Hill.
  - Pickens County
  - This Holly Hill is located in Pickens County and lies 34 miles [54.7 km] to the south of the Holly Hill that is located in Henderson County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pickens County community of Holly Hill.
- Tennessee
  - Washington County
  - This Holly Hill is located in Washington County and lies 66 miles [106.2 km]<1> to the north of the Holly Hill that is located in Henderson County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washington County community of Holly Hill.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Holly Hill ...

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
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bent Tree have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bent Tree
- Bent Tree is located in Henderson County
Camelot
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Camelot have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Camelot
- Camelot is located in Henderson County
Foxwood
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Foxwood have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Foxwood
- Foxwood is located in Henderson County
Glenn Brook
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glenn Brook have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glenn Brook
- Glenn Brook is located in Henderson County
Green Acres
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Acres have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Acres
- Green Acres is located in Henderson County
Hickory Hill
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hickory Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Hill
- Hickory Hill is located in Henderson County
Hillgirt
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hillgirt have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hillgirt
- Hillgirt is located in Henderson County
Hunter Crossing
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hunter Crossing have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunter Crossing
- Hunter Crossing is located in Henderson County
Indian Hills
(Less than 2 miles to the south)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Hills
- Indian Hills is located in Henderson County
Lake Rugby
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake Rugby have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Rugby
- Lake Rugby is located in Henderson County
Laurel Park
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Laurel Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Laurel Park
- Laurel Park is located in Henderson County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,339 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Laurel Park <3>
Mountain Home
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mountain Home have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mountain Home
- Mountain Home is located in Henderson County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mountain Home <3>
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- Overlook
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
  - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Overlook have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Overlook
  - Overlook is located in Henderson County
- Plantation Walk
  (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
  - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Plantation Walk have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Plantation Walk
  - Plantation Walk is located in Henderson County
- Rugby
  (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
  - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rugby have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rugby
  - Rugby is located in Henderson County
- Sky Village
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
  - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sky Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sky Village
  - Sky Village is located in Henderson County
- Stone Brook
  (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
  - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stone Brook have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stone Brook
  - Stone Brook is located in Henderson County
- Terrace Gardens
  (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
  - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Terrace Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Terrace Gardens
  - Terrace Gardens is located in Henderson County
- Tree Haven
  (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
  - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tree Haven have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tree Haven
  - Tree Haven is located in Henderson County
- Twin Brooks
  (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
  - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Twin Brooks have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Twin Brooks
  - Twin Brooks is located in Henderson County

How Far From Holly Hill 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 Holly Hill to various places of note, such as the White House.

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

Hendersonville, which is the Seat of Henderson County, lies just to the Southeast.
Raleigh, which is the State Capital of North Carolina, lies 218 miles [350.8 km]<1> to the east (E). If you could drive a straight line from Holly Hill to Raleigh, with an average speed<4>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 387 miles [622.8 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<5> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,285 miles [10,114.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,989 miles [11,247.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,867 miles [7,832.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>

Off-the-Road Links ...

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Holly Hill. 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' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Holly Hill) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Holly Hill. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 35.3443, Longitude: -82.4965 In this case, the coordinates for Holly Hill have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<2>	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.
<3>	While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<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 Holly Hill 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 311.186 degrees.
<7>	The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 306.677 degrees.
<8>	The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 308.124 degrees.