Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Manchester, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Manchester and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Manchester
- 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 Manchester:
- 35.192661, -78.986417
- 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 Manchester
- 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 Cumberland County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Cumberland County
- Since Manchester is near Harnett County and also Moore County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Harnett County
- eBird sighting report for Moore 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 Manchester ...
We found 47 communities that share the name Manchester.
There is one other community in North Carolina which is also named Manchester.
Beyond North Carolina, we know of another 45 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 45 communities, 44 are located in the United States and three are in Canada.
In addition to the above occurrences of Manchester, we know of another community located outside of the United States and Canada.
- Communities Located In North Carolina ...
- Mecklenburg County
- This Manchester is located in Mecklenburg County and lies 95 miles [152.9 km]<1> to the west of the Manchester that is located in Cumberland County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mecklenburg County community of Manchester.
- Mecklenburg County
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Marshall County
- This Manchester is located in Marshall County and lies 420 miles [675.9 km]<1> to the west of the Manchester that is located in Cumberland County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Marshall County community of Manchester.
- Walker County
- This Manchester is located in Walker County and lies 481 miles [774.1 km] to the west of the Manchester that is located in Cumberland County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Walker County community of Manchester.
- Arkansas
- Clark 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 Arkansas community of Manchester [Clark County].
- California
- Mendocino County
- This Manchester is located in Mendocino County and lies 2,451 miles [3,944.5 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Manchester that is located in Cumberland County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mendocino County community of Manchester.
- Monterey County
- This community is historic<3> and although located in Monterey County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Monterey County community of Manchester.
- Colorado
- Arapahoe 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 Colorado community of Manchester [Arapahoe County].
- Connecticut
- Hartford County
- This Manchester is located in Hartford County and lies 572 miles [920.5 km]<1> to the northeast of the Manchester that is located in Cumberland County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hartford County community of Manchester.
- Georgia
- Meriwether County
- This Manchester is located in Meriwether County and lies 361 miles [581 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Manchester that is located in Cumberland County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Meriwether County community of Manchester.
- Illinois
- Scott County
- This Manchester is located in Scott County and lies 690 miles [1,110.4 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Manchester that is located in Cumberland County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Scott County community of Manchester.
- Indiana
- Dearborn County
- This Manchester is located in Dearborn County and lies 429 miles [690.4 km]<1> to the northwest of the Manchester that is located in Cumberland County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dearborn County community of Manchester.
- Montgomery County
- This Manchester is located in Montgomery County and lies 549 miles [883.5 km] to the northwest of the Manchester that is located in Cumberland County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of Manchester.
- Ripley 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 Indiana community of Manchester [Ripley County].
- Iowa
- Delaware County
- This Manchester is located in Delaware County and lies 837 miles [1,347 km]<1> to the northwest of the Manchester that is located in Cumberland County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Delaware County community of Manchester.
- Kansas
- Dickinson County
- This Manchester is located in Dickinson County and lies 1,042 miles [1,676.9 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Manchester that is located in Cumberland County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dickinson County community of Manchester.
- Thomas 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 Kansas community of Manchester [Thomas County].
- Kentucky
- Clay County
- This Manchester is located in Clay County and lies 298 miles [479.6 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Manchester that is located in Cumberland County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clay County community of Manchester.
- Lewis 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 Manchester [Lewis County].
- Louisiana
- Calcasieu Parish
- This Manchester is located in Calcasieu Parish and lies 888 miles [1,429.1 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Manchester that is located in Cumberland County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Calcasieu Parish community of Manchester.
- Maine
- Kennebec County
- This Manchester is located in Kennebec County and lies 794 miles [1,277.8 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Manchester that is located in Cumberland County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kennebec County community of Manchester.
- Maryland
- Carroll County
- This Manchester is located in Carroll County and lies 329 miles [529.5 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Manchester that is located in Cumberland County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Carroll County community of Manchester.
- Michigan
- Washtenaw County
- This Manchester is located in Washtenaw County and lies 551 miles [886.7 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Manchester that is located in Cumberland County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washtenaw County community of Manchester.
- Minnesota
- Freeborn County
- This Manchester is located in Freeborn County and lies 968 miles [1,557.8 km]<1> to the northwest of the Manchester that is located in Cumberland County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Freeborn County community of Manchester.
- Missouri
- Saint Louis County
- This Manchester is located in Saint Louis County and lies 677 miles [1,089.5 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Manchester that is located in Cumberland County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Saint Louis County community of Manchester.
- Montana
- Cascade County
- This Manchester is located in Cascade County and lies 1,867 miles [3,004.6 km]<1> to the northwest of the Manchester that is located in Cumberland County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cascade County community of Manchester.
- Nebraska
- Custer 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 Nebraska community of Manchester [Custer County].
- New Hampshire
- Hillsborough County
- This Manchester is located in Hillsborough County and lies 672 miles [1,081.5 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Manchester that is located in Cumberland County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hillsborough County community of Manchester.
- New Jersey
- Ocean 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 New Jersey community of Manchester [Ocean County].
- New Mexico
- Lincoln 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 New Mexico community of Manchester [Lincoln County].
- New York
- Ontario County
- This Manchester is located in Ontario County and lies 545 miles [877.1 km]<1> to the north of the Manchester that is located in Cumberland County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Ontario County community of Manchester.
- Nova Scotia
- This Manchester lies 1,158 miles [1,863.6 km]<1> to the northeast of the Manchester that is located in Cumberland County.
- Ohio
- Adams County
- This Manchester is located in Adams County and lies 351 miles [564.9 km]<1> to the northwest of the Manchester that is located in Cumberland County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Adams County community of Manchester.
- Summit County
- This Manchester is located in Summit County and lies 351 miles [564.9 km] to the northwest of the Manchester that is located in Cumberland County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Summit County community of Manchester.
- Oklahoma
- Grant County
- This Manchester is located in Grant County and lies 1,068 miles [1,718.8 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Manchester that is located in Cumberland County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Grant County community of Manchester.
- Ontario
- This Manchester lies 613 miles [986.5 km]<1> to the north of the Manchester that is located in Cumberland County.
- Pennsylvania
- Allegheny County
- This Manchester is located in Allegheny County and lies 367 miles [590.6 km]<1> to the north of the Manchester that is located in Cumberland County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Allegheny County community of Manchester.
- York County
- This Manchester is located in York County and lies 358 miles [576.1 km] to the north northeast of the Manchester that is located in Cumberland County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the York County community of Manchester.
- South Dakota
- Kingsbury County
- This Manchester is located in Kingsbury County and lies 1,174 miles [1,889.4 km]<1> to the northwest of the Manchester that is located in Cumberland County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kingsbury County community of Manchester.
- Tennessee
- Coffee County
- This Manchester is located in Coffee County and lies 399 miles [642.1 km]<1> to the west of the Manchester that is located in Cumberland County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Coffee County community of Manchester.
- Texas
- Harris County
- This Manchester is located in Harris County and lies 1,019 miles [1,639.9 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Manchester that is located in Cumberland County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harris County community of Manchester.
- Red River County
- This Manchester is located in Red River County and lies 923 miles [1,485.4 km] to the west of the Manchester that is located in Cumberland County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Red River County community of Manchester.
- Vermont
- Bennington County
- This Manchester is located in Bennington County and lies 634 miles [1,020.3 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Manchester that is located in Cumberland County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bennington County community of Manchester.
- Virginia
- Chesterfield 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 Manchester [Chesterfield County].
- Richmond City
- This Manchester is located in Richmond City and lies 182 miles [292.9 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Manchester that is located in Cumberland County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Richmond City community of Manchester.
- Washington
- Kitsap County
- This Manchester is located in Kitsap County and lies 2,376 miles [3,823.8 km]<1> to the northwest of the Manchester that is located in Cumberland County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kitsap County community of Manchester.
- Wisconsin
- Green Lake County
- This Manchester is located in Green Lake County and lies 793 miles [1,276.2 km]<1> to the northwest of the Manchester that is located in Cumberland County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Green Lake County community of Manchester.
- Alabama
- Communities Beyond North America ...
- England
- Distance: 3,792 miles [6,102.6 km]<1> to the northeast
- England
Curious and Interesting Names Near Manchester ...
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.
- Beaver Creek
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Beaver Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beaver Creek
- Beaver Creek is located in Cumberland County
- Bones Ford
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)- 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
- Bonnie Doone
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bonnie Doone have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bonnie Doone
- Bonnie Doone is located in Cumberland County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bonnie Doone <5>
- Casablanca
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)- 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
- Eureka Springs
(5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eureka Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eureka Springs
- Eureka Springs is located in Cumberland County
- Foxfire
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the south) - Hairtown
(5 miles [8 km] to the north) - Hillendale
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hillendale have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hillendale
- Hillendale is located in Cumberland County
- Lakecrest
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast) - Rollingwood
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rollingwood have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rollingwood
- Rollingwood is located in Cumberland County
- Spout Springs
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spout Springs
- Spout Springs is located in Harnett County
- Summer
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the south) - Twin Lakes
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)- 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 Manchester 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 Manchester to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Manchester and extending to:
- Fayetteville, which is the Seat of Cumberland County, lies 11 miles [17.7 km]<1> to the south southeast. If you could walk a straight line from Manchester to Fayetteville, with an average speed<6> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take five to six hours to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take nearly four hours.
- Raleigh, which is the State Capital of North Carolina, lies 44 miles [70.8 km] to the north northeast (NNE). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take less than an hour, a buggy would take most of two days and walking would take about three full days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 277 miles [445.8 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<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,141 miles [9,883 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,834 miles [10,998.3 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,716 miles [7,589.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<10>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Manchester. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Cumberland County: www.co.cumberland.nc.us/
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- Manchester) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Manchester. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 35.1927, Longitude: -78.9864 In this case, the coordinates for Manchester 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 Mile's to see Pete ... Mile's 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 Manchester 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 Manchester, 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> | 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. |
| <7> | 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 Manchester to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 309.16 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 304.331 degrees. |
| <10> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 306.797 degrees. |