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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 Millbrook, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Millbrook 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 Millbrook:
    • 35.850114, -78.605871
    • 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 Millbrook
  • 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 Millbrook ...

We found 30 communities that share the name Millbrook.

There are four communities within North Carolina that are also named Millbrook.

Beyond North Carolina, we know of another 26 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 26 communities, 27 are located in the United States and four are in Canada.

  • Communities Located In North Carolina ...
    • Forsyth County
      • This Millbrook is located in Forsyth County and lies 101 miles [162.5 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Millbrook that is located in Wake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Forsyth County community of Millbrook.
    • New Hanover County
      • This Millbrook is located in New Hanover County and lies 122 miles [196.3 km]<1> to the south southeast of the Millbrook that is located in Wake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the New Hanover County community of Millbrook.
    • Pitt County
      • Although located in Pitt County, we don't know the location within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pitt County community of Millbrook.
    • Wilson County
      • This Millbrook is located in Wilson County and lies 36 miles [57.9 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Millbrook that is located in Wake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wilson County community of Millbrook.
  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • Elmore County
      • This Millbrook is located in Elmore County and lies 500 miles [804.7 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Millbrook that is located in Wake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Elmore County community of Millbrook.
    • Connecticut
      • New Haven County
      • This Millbrook is located in New Haven County and lies 490 miles [788.6 km]<1> to the northeast of the Millbrook that is located in Wake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the New Haven County community of Millbrook.
    • Georgia
      • Fulton County
      • This Millbrook is located in Fulton County and lies 355 miles [571.3 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Millbrook that is located in Wake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fulton County community of Millbrook.
    • Illinois
      • Kendall County
      • This Millbrook is located in Kendall County and lies 666 miles [1,071.8 km]<1> to the northwest of the Millbrook that is located in Wake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kendall County community of Millbrook.
    • Kansas
      • Graham 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 Millbrook [Graham County].
      • Sedgwick 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 Kansas community of Millbrook [Sedgwick County].
    • Manitoba
      • This Millbrook lies 1,325 miles [2,132.4 km]<1> to the northwest of the Millbrook that is located in Wake County.
    • Maryland
      • Kent County
      • This Millbrook is located in Kent County and lies 271 miles [436.1 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Millbrook that is located in Wake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kent County community of Millbrook.
      • Prince George's 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 Maryland community of Millbrook [Prince George's County].
    • Massachusetts
      • Plymouth County
      • This Millbrook is located in Plymouth County and lies 602 miles [968.8 km]<1> to the northeast of the Millbrook that is located in Wake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Plymouth County community of Millbrook.
    • Michigan
      • Mecosta County
      • This Millbrook is located in Mecosta County and lies 632 miles [1,017.1 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Millbrook that is located in Wake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mecosta County community of Millbrook.
    • Missouri
      • Cole 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 Missouri community of Millbrook [Cole County].
    • New Jersey
      • Morris County
      • This Millbrook is located in Morris County and lies 409 miles [658.2 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Millbrook that is located in Wake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Morris County community of Millbrook.
      • Warren County
      • This Millbrook is located in Warren County and lies 410 miles [659.8 km] to the north northeast of the Millbrook that is located in Wake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Warren County community of Millbrook.
    • New York
      • Dutchess County
      • This Millbrook is located in Dutchess County and lies 487 miles [783.8 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Millbrook that is located in Wake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dutchess County community of Millbrook.
    • Nova Scotia
      • This Millbrook lies 1,033 miles [1,662.5 km]<1> to the northeast of the Millbrook that is located in Wake County.
    • Ohio
      • Wayne County
      • This Millbrook is located in Wayne County and lies 383 miles [616.4 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Millbrook that is located in Wake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wayne County community of Millbrook.
    • Ontario
      • This Millbrook lies 573 miles [922.2 km]<1> to the north of the Millbrook that is located in Wake County.
    • Pennsylvania
      • Centre 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 Millbrook [Centre County].
      • Mercer County
      • This Millbrook is located in Mercer County and lies 380 miles [611.6 km]<1> to the north of the Millbrook that is located in Wake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mercer County community of Millbrook.
    • South Carolina
      • Oconee County
      • This Millbrook is located in Oconee County and lies 254 miles [408.8 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Millbrook that is located in Wake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Oconee County community of Millbrook.
    • Vermont
      • Windsor County
      • This Millbrook is located in Windsor County and lies 633 miles [1,018.7 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Millbrook that is located in Wake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Windsor County community of Millbrook.
    • Virginia
      • Augusta County
      • This Millbrook is located in Augusta County and lies 162 miles [260.7 km]<1> to the north of the Millbrook that is located in Wake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Augusta County community of Millbrook.
      • Stafford County
      • This Millbrook is located in Stafford County and lies 192 miles [309 km] to the north northeast of the Millbrook that is located in Wake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Stafford County community of Millbrook.
    • West Virginia
      • Hampshire County
      • This Millbrook is located in Hampshire County and lies 232 miles [373.4 km]<1> to the north of the Millbrook that is located in Wake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hampshire County community of Millbrook.
    • Wyoming
      • Albany County
      • This Millbrook is located in Albany County and lies 1,515 miles [2,438.2 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Millbrook that is located in Wake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Albany County community of Millbrook.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Millbrook ...

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.

  • Cedar Hill
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedar Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Hill
    • Cedar Hill is located in Wake County
  • Chestnut Hills
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chestnut Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chestnut Hills
    • Chestnut Hills is located in Wake County
  • Eden Forest
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eden Forest have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eden Forest
    • Eden Forest is located in Wake County
  • Falls Church
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Falls Church have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Falls Church
    • Falls Church is located in Wake County
  • Fox Run
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fox Run have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fox Run
    • Fox Run is located in Wake County
  • Hearthstone
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hearthstone have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hearthstone
    • Hearthstone is located in Wake County
  • Heatherbrook
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heatherbrook have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heatherbrook
    • Heatherbrook is located in Wake County
  • Hickory Hills
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hickory Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Hills
    • Hickory Hills is located in Wake County
  • Hickory Hollow
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hickory Hollow have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Hollow
    • Hickory Hollow is located in Wake County
  • Quail Hollow
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Quail Hollow have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quail Hollow
    • Quail Hollow is located in Wake County
  • Quail Meadow
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Quail Meadow have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quail Meadow
    • Quail Meadow is located in Wake County
  • Quail Ridge
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Quail Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quail Ridge
    • Quail Ridge is located in Wake County
  • Continue List   (7 more) ...
    • Scarsdale
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Scarsdale have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Scarsdale
      • Scarsdale is located in Wake County
    • Six Forks
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Six Forks have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Six Forks
      • Six Forks is located in Wake County
    • Skycrest Village
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Skycrest Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Skycrest Village
      • Skycrest Village is located in Wake County
    • Summit Ridge
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Summit Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Summit Ridge
      • Summit Ridge is located in Wake County
    • Village Gate
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Village Gate have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Village Gate
      • Village Gate is located in Wake County
    • Waco Heights
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Waco Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Waco Heights
      • Waco Heights is located in Wake County
    • Winter Park
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Winter Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Winter Park
      • Winter Park is located in Wake County

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

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

  • Raleigh, which is the Seat of Wake County, lies just to the South Southwest.
  • Raleigh, which is the State Capital of North Carolina, lies just to the south southwest (SSW).
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 227 miles [365.3 km]<1> to the north northeast (NNE). If you could drive a straight line from Millbrook to White House, with an average speed<5>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 shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,096 miles [9,810.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,791 miles [10,929.1 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,672 miles [7,518.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>

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

The official website for Wake County: www.wakegov.com/

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' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Millbrook) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Millbrook. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 35.8501, Longitude: -78.6059       In this case, the coordinates for Millbrook 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 Millbrook 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 Millbrook, 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 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 Millbrook 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 308.931 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 304.166 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 306.438 degrees.









 

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