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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 Johnsonville, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Johnsonville 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 Johnsonville:
    • 35.282936, -79.107249
    • 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 Johnsonville
  • 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 Johnsonville ...

We found nineteen communities that share the name Johnsonville.

There is one other community in North Carolina which is also named Johnsonville.

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

  • Communities Located In North Carolina ...
    • Cherokee County
      • This Johnsonville is located in Cherokee County and lies 291 miles [468.3 km]<1> to the west of the Johnsonville that is located in Harnett County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cherokee County community of Johnsonville.
  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • Conecuh County
      • This Johnsonville is located in Conecuh County and lies 525 miles [844.9 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Johnsonville that is located in Harnett County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Conecuh County community of Johnsonville.
    • Georgia
      • Appling County
      • This community is historic<2> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Georgia community of Johnsonville [Appling County].
    • Illinois
      • Vermilion County
      • This Johnsonville is located in Vermilion County and lies 577 miles [928.6 km]<1> to the northwest of the Johnsonville that is located in Harnett County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Vermilion County community of Johnsonville.
      • Wayne County
      • This Johnsonville is located in Wayne County and lies 566 miles [910.9 km] to the west northwest of the Johnsonville that is located in Harnett County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wayne County community of Johnsonville.
    • Indiana
      • Warren County
      • This Johnsonville is located in Warren County and lies 570 miles [917.3 km]<1> to the northwest of the Johnsonville that is located in Harnett County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Warren County community of Johnsonville.
    • Kansas
      • Jewell 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 Kansas community of Johnsonville [Jewell County].
    • Kentucky
      • Anderson County
      • This Johnsonville is located in Anderson County and lies 379 miles [609.9 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Johnsonville that is located in Harnett County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Anderson County community of Johnsonville.
    • Mississippi
      • Sunflower County
      • This Johnsonville is located in Sunflower County and lies 667 miles [1,073.4 km]<1> to the west of the Johnsonville that is located in Harnett County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sunflower County community of Johnsonville.
    • Missouri
      • DeKalb County
      • Although located in DeKalb County, we don't know the location within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the DeKalb County community of Johnsonville.
    • New York
      • Rensselaer County
      • This Johnsonville is located in Rensselaer County and lies 605 miles [973.7 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Johnsonville that is located in Harnett County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rensselaer County community of Johnsonville.
    • Ohio
      • Trumbull 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 Ohio community of Johnsonville [Trumbull County].
    • Oklahoma
      • McClain County
      • This Johnsonville is located in McClain County and lies 1,012 miles [1,628.7 km]<1> to the west of the Johnsonville that is located in Harnett County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the McClain County community of Johnsonville.
    • Pennsylvania
      • Northampton 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 Johnsonville [Northampton County].
    • South Carolina
      • Florence County
      • This Johnsonville is located in Florence County and lies 102 miles [164.2 km]<1> to the south of the Johnsonville that is located in Harnett County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Florence County community of Johnsonville.
    • South Dakota
      • Deuel County
      • This Johnsonville is located in Deuel County and lies 1,129 miles [1,816.9 km]<1> to the northwest of the Johnsonville that is located in Harnett County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Deuel County community of Johnsonville.
    • Tennessee
      • Humphreys County
      • This Johnsonville is located in Humphreys County and lies 498 miles [801.5 km]<1> to the west of the Johnsonville that is located in Harnett County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Humphreys County community of Johnsonville.
    • Utah
      • Salt Lake County
      • This Johnsonville is located in Salt Lake County and lies 1,808 miles [2,909.7 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Johnsonville that is located in Harnett County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Salt Lake County community of Johnsonville.
    • Wisconsin
      • Sheboygan County
      • This Johnsonville is located in Sheboygan County and lies 751 miles [1,208.6 km]<1> to the northwest of the Johnsonville that is located in Harnett County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sheboygan County community of Johnsonville.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Johnsonville ...

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.

  • Barbecue
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Barbecue
    • Barbecue is located in Harnett County
  • Bones Ford
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bones Ford have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bones Ford
    • Bones Ford is located in Cumberland County
  • Brickwood
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brickwood have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brickwood
    • Brickwood is located in Lee County
  • Casablanca
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Casablanca have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Casablanca
    • Casablanca is located in Cumberland County
  • Flat Branch
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Flat Branch have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flat Branch
    • Flat Branch is located in Harnett County
  • Hairtown
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hairtown have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hairtown
    • Hairtown is located in Harnett County
  • Hog Island
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hog Island have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hog Island
    • Hog Island is located in Moore County
  • Lakeview
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lakeview
    • Lakeview is located in Moore County
  • Lemon Springs
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lemon Springs
    • Lemon Springs is located in Lee County
  • Meadow Park
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadow Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadow Park
    • Meadow Park is located in Lee County
  • Mount Pleasant
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mount Pleasant have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Pleasant
    • Mount Pleasant is located in Moore County
  • Quail Ridge
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quail Ridge
    • Quail Ridge is located in Lee County
  • Continue List   (4 more) ...
    • Spout Springs
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spout Springs
      • Spout Springs is located in Harnett County
    • Trails End
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Trails End have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Trails End
      • Trails End is located in Lee County
    • Tramway
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tramway
      • Tramway is located in Lee County
    • Twin Lakes
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Twin Lakes have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Twin Lakes
      • Twin Lakes is located in Harnett County

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

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

  • Lillington, which is the Seat of Harnett County, lies 18 miles [29 km]<1> to the east northeast. If you could walk a straight line from Johnsonville to Lillington, with an average speed<5> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take just over a day to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take five to six hours.
  • Raleigh, which is the State Capital of North Carolina, lies 43 miles [69.2 km] to the northeast (NE). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take less than an hour, a buggy would take just about two full days and walking would take about three full days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 274 miles [441 km] to the north northeast (NNE). Driving would take four to five hours, a buggy would take 11 days and walking would take 16 days.
  • The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,142 miles [9,884.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,836 miles [11,001.5 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,718 miles [7,592.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Johnsonville. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for Harnett County: www.harnett.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 from Point A (ie- Johnsonville) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Johnsonville. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 35.2829, Longitude: -79.1072       In this case, the coordinates for Johnsonville have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<2>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 Johnsonville, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.
<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 Bird Creek to see Pete ... Bird 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 Johnsonville 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 Johnsonville 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 309.227 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 304.421 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 306.815 degrees.




 

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