Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Piney Grove, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Piney Grove and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Piney Grove
- 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 Piney Grove:
- 36.057086, -79.053622
- 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 Piney Grove
- 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 Orange County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Orange County
- Since Piney Grove is near Durham County and also Alamance County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Durham County
- eBird sighting report for Alamance 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 Piney Grove ...
We found 32 communities that share the name Piney Grove.
There are four communities within North Carolina that are also named Piney Grove.
Beyond North Carolina, we know of another 28 communities that are located throughout in the United States.
- Communities Located In North Carolina ...
- Brunswick County
- This Piney Grove is located in Brunswick County and lies 147 miles [236.6 km]<1> to the south southeast of the Piney Grove that is located in Orange County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Brunswick County community of Piney Grove.
- Craven 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 Carolina community of Piney Grove [Craven County].
- Edgecombe County
- This Piney Grove is located in Edgecombe County and lies 89 miles [143.2 km]<1> to the east of the Piney Grove that is located in Orange County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Edgecombe County community of Piney Grove.
- Richmond County
- This Piney Grove is located in Richmond County and lies 87 miles [140 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Piney Grove that is located in Orange County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Richmond County community of Piney Grove.
- Brunswick County
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Geneva County
- This Piney Grove is located in Geneva County and lies 524 miles [843.3 km]<1> to the southwest of the Piney Grove that is located in Orange County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Geneva County community of Piney Grove.
- Lawrence County
- This Piney Grove is located in Lawrence County and lies 470 miles [756.4 km] to the west southwest of the Piney Grove that is located in Orange County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lawrence County community of Piney Grove.
- Marion County
- This Piney Grove is located in Marion County and lies 509 miles [819.2 km] to the west southwest of the Piney Grove that is located in Orange County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Marion County community of Piney Grove.
- Arkansas
- Lafayette County
- This Piney Grove is located in Lafayette County and lies 844 miles [1,358.3 km]<1> to the west of the Piney Grove that is located in Orange County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lafayette County community of Piney Grove.
- Pike County
- This Piney Grove is located in Pike County and lies 826 miles [1,329.3 km] to the west of the Piney Grove that is located in Orange County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pike County community of Piney Grove.
- Delaware
- Sussex County
- This Piney Grove is located in Sussex County and lies 268 miles [431.3 km]<1> to the northeast of the Piney Grove that is located in Orange County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sussex County community of Piney Grove.
- Florida
- Walton County
- This Piney Grove is located in Walton County and lies 545 miles [877.1 km]<1> to the southwest of the Piney Grove that is located in Orange County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Walton County community of Piney Grove.
- Georgia
- Harris County
- This Piney Grove is located in Harris County and lies 415 miles [667.9 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Piney Grove that is located in Orange County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harris County community of Piney Grove.
- Wayne County
- This Piney Grove is located in Wayne County and lies 343 miles [552 km] to the south southwest of the Piney Grove that is located in Orange County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wayne County community of Piney Grove.
- Kentucky
- Pulaski County
- This Piney Grove is located in Pulaski County and lies 309 miles [497.3 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Piney Grove that is located in Orange County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pulaski County community of Piney Grove.
- Maryland
- Allegany County
- This Piney Grove is located in Allegany County and lies 254 miles [408.8 km]<1> to the north of the Piney Grove that is located in Orange County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Allegany County community of Piney Grove.
- Garrett County
- This Piney Grove is located in Garrett County and lies 250 miles [402.3 km] to the north of the Piney Grove that is located in Orange County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Garrett County community of Piney Grove.
- Kent County
- This Piney Grove is located in Kent County and lies 270 miles [434.5 km] to the northeast of the Piney Grove that is located in Orange County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kent County community of Piney Grove.
- Wicomico County
- This Piney Grove is located in Wicomico County and lies 250 miles [402.3 km] to the northeast of the Piney Grove that is located in Orange County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wicomico County community of Piney Grove.
- Worcester 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 Maryland community of Piney Grove [Worcester County].
- Mississippi
- Monroe County
- This Piney Grove is located in Monroe County and lies 559 miles [899.6 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Piney Grove that is located in Orange County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Monroe County community of Piney Grove.
- South Carolina
- Spartanburg 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 South Carolina community of Piney Grove [Spartanburg County].
- Tennessee
- Carter County
- This Piney Grove is located in Carter County and lies 177 miles [284.9 km]<1> to the west of the Piney Grove that is located in Orange County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Carter County community of Piney Grove.
- Hardeman County
- This Piney Grove is located in Hardeman County and lies 550 miles [885.1 km] to the west of the Piney Grove that is located in Orange County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hardeman County community of Piney Grove.
- Hardin County
- This Piney Grove is located in Hardin County and lies 508 miles [817.5 km] to the west of the Piney Grove that is located in Orange County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hardin County community of Piney Grove.
- McMinn County
- This Piney Grove is located in McMinn County and lies 314 miles [505.3 km] to the west of the Piney Grove that is located in Orange County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the McMinn County community of Piney Grove.
- Scott County
- This Piney Grove is located in Scott County and lies 301 miles [484.4 km] to the west of the Piney Grove that is located in Orange County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Scott County community of Piney Grove.
- Washington County
- This Piney Grove is located in Washington County and lies 183 miles [294.5 km] to the west of the Piney Grove that is located in Orange County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washington County community of Piney Grove.
- Texas
- Montgomery 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 Piney Grove [Montgomery County].
- Upshur County
- This Piney Grove is located in Upshur County and lies 938 miles [1,509.6 km]<1> to the west of the Piney Grove that is located in Orange County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Upshur County community of Piney Grove.
- Virginia
- Halifax County
- This Piney Grove is located in Halifax County and lies 51 miles [82.1 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Piney Grove that is located in Orange County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Halifax County community of Piney Grove.
- Richmond County
- This Piney Grove is located in Richmond County and lies 184 miles [296.1 km] to the northeast of the Piney Grove that is located in Orange County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Richmond County community of Piney Grove.
- Sussex County
- This Piney Grove is located in Sussex County and lies 128 miles [206 km] to the east northeast of the Piney Grove that is located in Orange County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sussex County community of Piney Grove.
- Alabama
Curious and Interesting Names Near Piney Grove ...
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.
- Cascades
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the north) - Cornwallis Hills
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cornwallis Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cornwallis Hills
- Cornwallis Hills is located in Orange County
- Falls of New Hope
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Falls of New Hope have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Falls of New Hope
- Falls of New Hope is located in Orange County
- Hillcrest
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest) - Mountain View
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- 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 Orange County
- Orange Heights
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Orange Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Orange Heights
- Orange Heights is located in Orange County
- Poplar Ridge
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Poplar Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Poplar Ridge
- Poplar Ridge is located in Orange County
- Rosewood
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the west) - Spring Valley
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spring Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spring Valley
- Spring Valley is located in Durham County
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- Stagecoach Run
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stagecoach Run have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stagecoach Run
- Stagecoach Run is located in Orange County
- University
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for University have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for University
- University is located in Orange County
- Walnut Cove
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Walnut Cove have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Walnut Cove
- Walnut Cove is located in Orange County
- Whispering Pines
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Whispering Pines have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whispering Pines
- Whispering Pines is located in Orange County
- Wildwood
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest) - Willow Ridge
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Willow Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willow Ridge
- Willow Ridge is located in Orange County
- Stagecoach Run
How Far From Piney Grove 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 Piney Grove to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Piney Grove and extending to:
- Hillsborough, which is the Seat of Orange County, lies just to the West Northwest.
- Raleigh, which is the State Capital of North Carolina, lies 29 miles [46.7 km]<1> to the southeast (SE). If you could walk a straight line from Piney Grove to Raleigh, with an average speed<5> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take just about two full days to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take just over a day.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 225 miles [362.1 km] to the north northeast (NNE). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take nearly four hours, a buggy would take 9 days and walking would take 13 days.
- The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,106 miles [9,826.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,804 miles [10,950 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,684 miles [7,538.2 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Piney Grove. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Orange County: www.co.orange.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- Piney Grove) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Piney Grove. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 36.0571, Longitude: -79.0536 In this case, the coordinates for Piney Grove 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 Piney Grove 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 Piney Grove, 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 Piney Grove 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 309.183 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 304.485 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 306.544 degrees. |