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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 Valley Hill, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Valley Hill 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 Valley Hill:
    • 35.298451, -82.483176
    • 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 Valley Hill
  • 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 Valley Hill ...

We found three communities that share the name Valley Hill.

Within North Carolina, the name Valley Hill is unique.

Beyond North Carolina, we know of another three communities that are located throughout in the United States.

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Arkansas
      • Cleburne County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Arkansas community of Valley Hill [Cleburne County].
    • Kentucky
      • Washington County
      • This Valley Hill is located in Washington County and lies 229 miles [368.5 km]<2> to the northwest of the Valley Hill that is located in Henderson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washington County community of Valley Hill.
    • Mississippi
      • Carroll County
      • This Valley Hill is located in Carroll County and lies 449 miles [722.6 km]<2> to the west southwest of the Valley Hill that is located in Henderson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Carroll County community of Valley Hill.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Valley Hill ...

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.

  • Bent Tree
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bent Tree have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bent Tree
    • Bent Tree is located in Henderson County
  • Crooked Creek
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crooked Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crooked Creek
    • Crooked Creek is located in Henderson County
  • Echo Lakes
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Echo Lakes have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Echo Lakes
    • Echo Lakes is located in Henderson County
  • English Hills
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for English Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for English Hills
    • English Hills is located in Henderson County
  • Flat Rock Forest
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Flat Rock Forest have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flat Rock Forest
    • Flat Rock Forest is located in Henderson County
  • Glenn Brook
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glenn Brook have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glenn Brook
    • Glenn Brook is located in Henderson County
  • Green Acres
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Acres have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Acres
    • Green Acres is located in Henderson County
  • Hunter Crossing
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hunter Crossing have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunter Crossing
    • Hunter Crossing is located in Henderson County
  • Indian Cave Park
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Cave Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Cave Park
    • Indian Cave Park is located in Henderson County
  • Indian Cove
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Cove have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Cove
    • Indian Cove is located in Henderson County
  • Indian Hills
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Hills
    • Indian Hills is located in Henderson County
  • Laurel Park
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Laurel Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Laurel Park
    • Laurel Park is located in Henderson County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,339 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Laurel Park <4>
  • Continue List   (15 more) ...
    • Mountain Lake Camp
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mountain Lake Camp have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mountain Lake Camp
      • Mountain Lake Camp is located in Henderson County
    • Overlook
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Overlook have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Overlook
      • Overlook is located in Henderson County
    • Pebble Creek
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pebble Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pebble Creek
      • Pebble Creek is located in Henderson County
    • Plantation Walk
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Plantation Walk have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Plantation Walk
      • Plantation Walk is located in Henderson 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.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quail Hollow
      • Quail Hollow is located in Henderson County
    • Quail Ridge
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Quail Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quail Ridge
      • Quail Ridge is located in Henderson County
    • Ravenwood
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ravenwood have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ravenwood
      • Ravenwood is located in Henderson County
    • Rosebud
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rosebud have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rosebud
      • Rosebud is located in Henderson County
    • Sky Village
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sky Village have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sky Village
      • Sky Village is located in Henderson County
    • Sugar Hollow Farm
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sugar Hollow Farm have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sugar Hollow Farm
      • Sugar Hollow Farm is located in Henderson County
    • Terrace Gardens
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Terrace Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Terrace Gardens
      • Terrace Gardens is located in Henderson County
    • Timbercreek
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Timbercreek have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Timbercreek
      • Timbercreek is located in Henderson County
    • Tranquility
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tranquility have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tranquility
      • Tranquility is located in Henderson County
    • Tree Haven
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tree Haven have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tree Haven
      • Tree Haven is located in Henderson County
    • Willow Bend
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Willow Bend have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willow Bend
      • Willow Bend is located in Henderson County

How Far From Valley Hill 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 Valley Hill to various places of note, such as the White House.

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

  • Hendersonville, which is the Seat of Henderson County, lies just to the Northeast.
  • Raleigh, which is the State Capital of North Carolina, lies 218 miles [350.8 km]<2> to the east (E). If you could drive a straight line from Valley Hill to Raleigh, 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 White House (Washington, DC) is 389 miles [626 km] to the northeast (NE). Driving would take most of a day, a buggy would take 16 days and walking would take 23 days.
  • The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,287 miles [10,117.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,991 miles [11,250.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,868 miles [7,834.3 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>

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

The official website for Henderson County: www.hendersoncountync.org/

The official website for State of North Carolina: https://www.nc.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>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 Valley Hill 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.
<2>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Valley Hill) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Valley Hill. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 35.2985, Longitude: -82.4832       In this case, the coordinates for Valley Hill have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<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 Valley Hill 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 311.178 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 306.66 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 308.131 degrees.




 

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