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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 King, we use the following websites to find information relevant to King and the surrounding area.

  • 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 King:
    • 36.276718, -80.355641
    • 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 King
  • 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 King ...

We found 32 communities that share the name King.

Within North Carolina, the name King is unique.

Beyond North Carolina, we know of another 32 communities that are located throughout in the United States.

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Arkansas
      • Fulton County
      • This King is located in Fulton County and lies 621 miles [999.4 km]<1> to the west of the King that is located in Forsyth County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fulton County community of King.
      • Sevier County
      • This King is located in Sevier County and lies 799 miles [1,285.9 km] to the west of the King that is located in Forsyth County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sevier County community of King.
    • California
      • Orange 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 California community of King [Orange County].
      • San Bernardino County
      • This community is historic<3> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the California community of King [San Bernardino County].
    • Colorado
      • Park County
      • This community is historic<3> and although located in Park County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Park County community of King.
    • Idaho
      • Gooding 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 Idaho community of King [Gooding County].
    • Illinois
      • Greene County
      • This King is located in Greene County and lies 593 miles [954.3 km]<1> to the west northwest of the King that is located in Forsyth County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Greene County community of King.
    • Indiana
      • Gibson County
      • This King is located in Gibson County and lies 420 miles [675.9 km]<1> to the west northwest of the King that is located in Forsyth County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Gibson County community of King.
    • Iowa
      • Dubuque County
      • This King is located in Dubuque County and lies 690 miles [1,110.4 km]<1> to the northwest of the King that is located in Forsyth County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dubuque County community of King.
    • Kansas
      • Edwards County
      • This community is historic<3> and although located in Edwards County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Edwards County community of King.
    • Kentucky
      • Knox 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 King [Knox County].
    • Louisiana
      • Madison Parish
      • This King is located in Madison Parish and lies 674 miles [1,084.7 km]<1> to the west southwest of the King that is located in Forsyth County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Madison Parish community of King.
    • Michigan
      • Alpena 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 Michigan community of King [Alpena County].
      • Benzie 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 King [Benzie County].
      • Dickinson 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 King [Dickinson County].
      • Shiawassee 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 King [Shiawassee County].
    • Mississippi
      • Rankin County
      • This King is located in Rankin County and lies 628 miles [1,010.7 km]<1> to the west southwest of the King that is located in Forsyth County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rankin County community of King.
    • New Mexico
      • Lea County
      • This community is historic<3> and although located in Lea County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lea County community of King.
    • North Dakota
      • Logan 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 North Dakota community of King [Logan County].
    • Oklahoma
      • King #
      • 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 Oklahoma community of King.
    • Oregon
      • Marion 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 Oregon community of King [Marion County].
    • Pennsylvania
      • Bedford County
      • This King is located in Bedford County and lies 292 miles [469.9 km]<1> to the north northeast of the King that is located in Forsyth County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bedford County community of King.
    • Tennessee
      • Campbell 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 King [Campbell County].
    • Texas
      • Coryell County
      • This King is located in Coryell County and lies 1,060 miles [1,705.9 km]<1> to the west southwest of the King that is located in Forsyth County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Coryell County community of King.
      • Hartley County
      • This King is located in Hartley County and lies 1,245 miles [2,003.6 km] to the west of the King that is located in Forsyth County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hartley County community of King.
      • Red River 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 Texas community of King [Red River County].
    • Utah
      • Davis County
      • This King is located in Davis County and lies 1,726 miles [2,777.7 km]<1> to the west northwest of the King that is located in Forsyth County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Davis County community of King.
    • Virginia
      • Augusta 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 Virginia community of King [Augusta County].
      • Salem City
      • This King is located in Salem City and lies 70 miles [112.7 km]<1> to the north northeast of the King that is located in Forsyth County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Salem City community of King.
    • West Virginia
      • Clay County
      • This King is located in Clay County and lies 160 miles [257.5 km]<1> to the north northwest of the King that is located in Forsyth County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clay County community of King.
      • Wetzel County
      • This King is located in Wetzel County and lies 223 miles [358.9 km] to the north of the King that is located in Forsyth County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wetzel County community of King.
    • Wisconsin
      • Waupaca County
      • This King is located in Waupaca County and lies 722 miles [1,161.9 km]<1> to the northwest of the King that is located in Forsyth County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Waupaca County community of King.

Curious and Interesting Names Near King ...

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.

  • Chestnut Grove
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chestnut Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chestnut Grove
    • Chestnut Grove is located in Stokes County
  • Chestnut Trails
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chestnut Trails have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chestnut Trails
    • Chestnut Trails is located in Forsyth County
  • Creek View
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Creek View have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Creek View
    • Creek View is located in Forsyth County
  • Friendship
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Friendship have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Friendship
    • Friendship is located in Stokes County
  • Heritage Village
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heritage Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heritage Village
    • Heritage Village is located in Forsyth County
  • Hunter Meadows
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hunter Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunter Meadows
    • Hunter Meadows is located in Forsyth County
  • Mallard Lakes
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mallard Lakes have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mallard Lakes
    • Mallard Lakes is located in Forsyth County
  • Mountain View
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mountain View have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mountain View
    • Mountain View is located in Stokes County
  • Neatman
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Neatman
    • Neatman is located in Stokes County
  • Continue List   (6 more) ...
    • Pinnacle
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Poplar Springs
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Poplar Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Poplar Springs
      • Poplar Springs is located in Stokes County
    • Quaker Gap
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quaker Gap
      • Quaker Gap is located in Stokes County
    • Rural Hall
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Stanleyville
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stanleyville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stanleyville
      • Stanleyville is located in Forsyth County
    • Tobaccoville
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Tobaccoville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tobaccoville
      • Tobaccoville is located in Forsyth County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,748 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Tobaccoville <5>

How Far From King to ...

We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers, Almanacs & Directories that were published in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the Gazetteers include the distance from a city such as King to various places of note, such as the White House.

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

  • Winston - Salem, which is the Seat of Forsyth County, lies 13 miles [20.9 km]<1> to the south southeast. If you could walk a straight line from King to Winston - Salem, with an average speed<7> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take 6 hours to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take four to five hours.
  • Raleigh, which is the State Capital of North Carolina, lies 101 miles [162.5 km] to the east southeast (ESE). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take less than two hours, a buggy would take three full days and walking would take 6 days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 256 miles [412 km] to the northeast (NE). Driving would take four to five hours, a buggy would take 10 days and walking would take 15 days.
  • The shortest distance<8> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,152 miles [9,900.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,854 miles [11,030.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<10>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,733 miles [7,617 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<11>

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 from Point A (ie- King) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in King. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 36.2767, Longitude: -80.3556       In this case, the coordinates for King 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 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 King 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>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 King, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.
<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're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<6>An 'estimated' location is one where we have been given GPS coordinates, but are unable to verify the accuracy of those coordinates. That said, we have some confidence that we have placed the marker near the actual location. A typical reason for being unable to verify a location is that it might be on private property or maybe historic and gone without an obvious trace.
<7>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.
<8>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 King to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 309.933 degrees.
<10>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 305.376 degrees.
<11>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 306.99 degrees.