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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 Rosewood, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Rosewood 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 Rosewood:
    • 35.413495, -78.070824
    • 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 Rosewood
  • 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 Rosewood ...

We found 28 communities that share the name Rosewood.

There are two communities within North Carolina that are also named Rosewood.

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 one is in Canada.

  • Communities Located In North Carolina ...
    • Orange County
      • This Rosewood is located in Orange County and lies 74 miles [119.1 km]<1> to the northwest of the Rosewood that is located in Wayne County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Orange County community of Rosewood.
    • Pasquotank County
      • This Rosewood is located in Pasquotank County and lies 121 miles [194.7 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Rosewood that is located in Wayne County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pasquotank County community of Rosewood.
  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • Tuscaloosa County
      • This Rosewood is located in Tuscaloosa County and lies 559 miles [899.6 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Rosewood that is located in Wayne County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tuscaloosa County community of Rosewood.
    • California
      • Humboldt County
      • This Rosewood is located in Humboldt County and lies 2,503 miles [4,028.2 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Rosewood that is located in Wayne County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Humboldt County community of Rosewood.
      • Tehama County
      • This Rosewood is located in Tehama County and lies 2,423 miles [3,899.4 km] to the west northwest of the Rosewood that is located in Wayne County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tehama County community of Rosewood.
    • Florida
      • Levy County
      • This Rosewood is located in Levy County and lies 511 miles [822.4 km]<1> to the southwest of the Rosewood that is located in Wayne County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Levy County community of Rosewood.
    • Georgia
      • Muscogee County
      • This Rosewood is located in Muscogee County and lies 441 miles [709.7 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Rosewood that is located in Wayne County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Muscogee County community of Rosewood.
    • Illinois
      • Jefferson 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 Illinois community of Rosewood [Jefferson County].
      • Madison 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 Illinois community of Rosewood [Madison County].
    • Indiana
      • Harrison County
      • This Rosewood is located in Harrison County and lies 470 miles [756.4 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Rosewood that is located in Wayne County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harrison County community of Rosewood.
    • Kansas
      • Labette 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 Rosewood [Labette County].
    • Kentucky
      • Muhlenberg County
      • This Rosewood is located in Muhlenberg County and lies 515 miles [828.8 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Rosewood that is located in Wayne County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Muhlenberg County community of Rosewood.
    • Louisiana
      • Avoyelles Parish
      • This Rosewood is located in Avoyelles Parish and lies 853 miles [1,372.8 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Rosewood that is located in Wayne County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Avoyelles Parish community of Rosewood.
    • Manitoba
      • This Rosewood lies 1,361 miles [2,190.3 km]<1> to the northwest of the Rosewood that is located in Wayne County.
    • Maryland
      • Calvert County
      • This Rosewood is located in Calvert County and lies 230 miles [370.1 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Rosewood that is located in Wayne County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Calvert County community of Rosewood.
    • Minnesota
      • Marshall County
      • This Rosewood is located in Marshall County and lies 1,281 miles [2,061.6 km]<1> to the northwest of the Rosewood that is located in Wayne County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Marshall County community of Rosewood.
    • Missouri
      • Putnam County
      • This Rosewood is located in Putnam County and lies 878 miles [1,413 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Rosewood that is located in Wayne County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Putnam County community of Rosewood.
    • Ohio
      • Champaign County
      • This Rosewood is located in Champaign County and lies 461 miles [741.9 km]<1> to the northwest of the Rosewood that is located in Wayne County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Champaign County community of Rosewood.
    • Oregon
      • Clackamas County
      • This Rosewood is located in Clackamas County and lies 2,413 miles [3,883.3 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Rosewood that is located in Wayne County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clackamas County community of Rosewood.
    • South Carolina
      • Horry County
      • This Rosewood is located in Horry County and lies 130 miles [209.2 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Rosewood that is located in Wayne County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Horry County community of Rosewood.
      • Orangeburg County
      • This Rosewood is located in Orangeburg County and lies 203 miles [326.7 km] to the southwest of the Rosewood that is located in Wayne County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Orangeburg County community of Rosewood.
      • Richland County
      • This Rosewood is located in Richland County and lies 192 miles [309 km] to the west southwest of the Rosewood that is located in Wayne County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Richland County community of Rosewood.
      • Spartanburg County
      • This Rosewood is located in Spartanburg County and lies 216 miles [347.6 km] to the west of the Rosewood that is located in Wayne County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Spartanburg County community of Rosewood.
    • Tennessee
      • Sumner County
      • This Rosewood is located in Sumner County and lies 482 miles [775.7 km]<1> to the west of the Rosewood that is located in Wayne County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sumner County community of Rosewood.
    • Texas
      • Upshur County
      • This Rosewood is located in Upshur County and lies 988 miles [1,590 km]<1> to the west of the Rosewood that is located in Wayne County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Upshur County community of Rosewood.
    • Utah
      • Davis County
      • This Rosewood is located in Davis County and lies 1,866 miles [3,003 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Rosewood that is located in Wayne County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Davis County community of Rosewood.
    • Washington
      • Spokane 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 Washington community of Rosewood [Spokane County].
    • Wisconsin
      • Racine County
      • This Rosewood is located in Racine County and lies 737 miles [1,186.1 km]<1> to the northwest of the Rosewood that is located in Wayne County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Racine County community of Rosewood.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Rosewood ...

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.

  • Foxfire
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Foxfire have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Foxfire
    • Foxfire is located in Wayne County
  • Green Meadows
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Meadows
    • Green Meadows is located in Wayne County
  • Greenleaf
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greenleaf have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenleaf
    • Greenleaf is located in Wayne County
  • Hollands Crossroads
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hollands Crossroads have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hollands Crossroads
    • Hollands Crossroads is located in Wayne County
  • Irongate
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Irongate have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Irongate
    • Irongate is located in Wayne County
  • Mimosa Park
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mimosa Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mimosa Park
    • Mimosa Park is located in Wayne County
  • Peacock Crossroads
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Peacock Crossroads have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Peacock Crossroads
    • Peacock Crossroads is located in Wayne County
  • Pike Crossroads
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pike Crossroads have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pike Crossroads
    • Pike Crossroads is located in Wayne County
  • Pikeville
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
  • Continue List   (6 more) ...
    • Pleasant View
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pleasant View have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant View
      • Pleasant View is located in Wayne County
    • Rains Crossroads
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rains Crossroads
      • Rains Crossroads is located in Johnston County
    • Spring Hope
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spring Hope have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spring Hope
      • Spring Hope is located in Wayne County
    • Stevens Mill
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stevens Mill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stevens Mill
      • Stevens Mill is located in Wayne County
    • Stoney Creek
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stoney Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stoney Creek
      • Stoney Creek is located in Wayne County
    • Teakwood
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Teakwood have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Teakwood
      • Teakwood is located in Wayne County

How Far From Rosewood to ...

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

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

  • Goldsboro, which is the Seat of Wayne County, lies just to the East Southeast.
  • Raleigh, which is the State Capital of North Carolina, lies 40 miles [64.4 km]<1> to the northwest (NW). If you could walk a straight line from Rosewood to Raleigh, with an average speed<5> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take over two days to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take just about two full days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 247 miles [397.5 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 10 days and walking would take 14 days.
  • The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,091 miles [9,802.5 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,783 miles [10,916.2 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<8>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,666 miles [7,509.2 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>

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

The official website for Wayne County: www.waynegov.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 things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Rosewood) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Rosewood. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 35.4135, Longitude: -78.0708       In this case, the coordinates for Rosewood 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 Rosewood 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>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.
<4>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<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 Rosewood 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 308.638 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 303.766 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 306.377 degrees.









 

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