Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Patterson, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Patterson and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Patterson
- 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 Patterson:
- 35.999297, -81.563988
- 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 Patterson
- 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 Caldwell County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Caldwell County
- Since Patterson is near Wilkes County and also Watauga County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Wilkes County
- eBird sighting report for Watauga 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 Patterson ...
We found 42 communities that share the name Patterson.
Within North Carolina, the name Patterson is unique.
Beyond North Carolina, we know of another 42 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 42 communities, 39 are located in the United States and three are in Canada.
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Arkansas
- Clay County
- This Patterson is located in Clay County and lies 477 miles [767.7 km]<1> to the west of the Patterson that is located in Caldwell County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clay County community of Patterson.
- Saint Francis 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 Arkansas community of Patterson [Saint Francis County].
- Sebastian County
- This Patterson is located in Sebastian County and lies 722 miles [1,161.9 km] to the west of the Patterson that is located in Caldwell County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sebastian County community of Patterson.
- Woodruff County
- This Patterson is located in Woodruff County and lies 544 miles [875.5 km] to the west of the Patterson that is located in Caldwell County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Woodruff County community of Patterson.
- California
- Nevada 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 California community of Patterson [Nevada County].
- Stanislaus County
- This Patterson is located in Stanislaus County and lies 2,175 miles [3,500.3 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Patterson that is located in Caldwell County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Stanislaus County community of Patterson.
- Florida
- Georgia
- Madison County
- This Patterson is located in Madison County and lies 165 miles [265.5 km]<1> to the southwest of the Patterson that is located in Caldwell County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Madison County community of Patterson.
- Pierce County
- This Patterson is located in Pierce County and lies 320 miles [515 km] to the south of the Patterson that is located in Caldwell County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pierce County community of Patterson.
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Iowa
- Des Moines County
- This Patterson is located in Des Moines County and lies 612 miles [984.9 km]<1> to the northwest of the Patterson that is located in Caldwell County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Des Moines County community of Patterson.
- Madison County
- This Patterson is located in Madison County and lies 758 miles [1,219.9 km] to the west northwest of the Patterson that is located in Caldwell County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Madison County community of Patterson.
- Kansas
- Harvey County
- This Patterson is located in Harvey County and lies 896 miles [1,442 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Patterson that is located in Caldwell County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harvey County community of Patterson.
- Kingman 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 Patterson [Kingman County].
- Louisiana
- Maryland
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Chouteau 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 Montana community of Patterson [Chouteau County].
- Gallatin County
- This Patterson is located in Gallatin County and lies 1,666 miles [2,681.2 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Patterson that is located in Caldwell County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Gallatin County community of Patterson.
- Nevada
- Lincoln 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 Nevada community of Patterson [Lincoln County].
- Nye County
- This community is historic and although located in Nye County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Nye County community of Patterson.
- New Brunswick
- This Patterson lies 1,022 miles [1,644.7 km]<1> to the northeast of the Patterson that is located in Caldwell County.
- New Mexico
- Catron County
- This community is historic<2> and although located in Catron County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Catron County community of Patterson.
- Union County
- This community is historic and although located in Union County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Union County community of Patterson.
- New York
- Bronx 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 New York community of Patterson [Bronx County].
- Putnam County
- This Patterson is located in Putnam County and lies 572 miles [920.5 km]<1> to the northeast of the Patterson that is located in Caldwell County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Putnam County community of Patterson.
- Ohio
- Hardin County
- This Patterson is located in Hardin County and lies 346 miles [556.8 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Patterson that is located in Caldwell County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hardin County community of Patterson.
- Lorain County
- This community is historic<2> and although located in Lorain County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lorain County community of Patterson.
- Montgomery County
- This Patterson is located in Montgomery County and lies 295 miles [474.8 km] to the north northwest of the Patterson that is located in Caldwell County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of Patterson.
- Oklahoma
- Ontario
- Pennsylvania
- Allegheny 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 Patterson [Allegheny County].
- Juniata 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 Pennsylvania community of Patterson [Juniata County].
- Quebec
- This Patterson lies 725 miles [1,166.8 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Patterson that is located in Caldwell County.
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Virginia
- Buchanan County
- This Patterson is located in Buchanan County and lies 90 miles [144.8 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Patterson that is located in Caldwell County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Buchanan County community of Patterson.
- Wythe County
- This Patterson is located in Wythe County and lies 75 miles [120.7 km] to the north northeast of the Patterson that is located in Caldwell County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wythe County community of Patterson.
- Washington
- Wisconsin
- Arkansas
Curious and Interesting Names Near Patterson ...
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.
- Buffalo Cove
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Buffalo Cove have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buffalo Cove
- Buffalo Cove is located in Caldwell County
- Fort Defiance
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fort Defiance have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fort Defiance
- Fort Defiance is located in Caldwell County
- Globe Set ‑ Historic
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest) - Happy Valley
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Happy Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Happy Valley
- Happy Valley is located in Caldwell County
- Heritage Hills
(5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heritage Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heritage Hills
- Heritage Hills is located in Caldwell County
- Honey Hill
(5 miles [8 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Honey Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Honey Hill
- Honey Hill is located in Caldwell County
- Indian Hills
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Hills
- Indian Hills is located in Caldwell County
- Jones ‑ Historic
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east) - Mulberry
(5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mulberry
- Mulberry is located in Caldwell County
- Rufus
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rufus
- Rufus is located in Caldwell County
- Tranquil Hill
(Less than 2 miles to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tranquil Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tranquil Hill
- Tranquil Hill is located in Caldwell County
- Warrior
(Less than 2 miles to the south)
How Far From Patterson 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 Patterson to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Patterson and extending to:
- Lenoir, which is the Seat of Caldwell County, lies just to the South Southeast.
- Raleigh, which is the State Capital of North Carolina, lies 164 miles [263.9 km]<1> to the east (E). If you could drive a straight line from Patterson to Raleigh, with an average speed<5>of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, it would take about three hours to make the trip. A comfortable walk of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour would take 10 days. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take 7 days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 318 miles [511.8 km] to the northeast (NE). Driving would take five to six hours, a buggy would take 13 days and walking would take 18 days.
- The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,216 miles [10,003.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,920 miles [11,136.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,798 miles [7,721.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Patterson. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Caldwell County: www.co.caldwell.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 obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Patterson) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Patterson. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 35.9993, Longitude: -81.5640 In this case, the coordinates for Patterson 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 Patterson, 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 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 Patterson 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 Patterson 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 310.643 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 306.148 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 307.561 degrees. |