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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 Westchester, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Westchester 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 Westchester:
    • 35.001553, -78.915304
    • 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 Westchester
  • 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 Westchester ...

We found 26 communities that share the name Westchester.

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

Beyond North Carolina, we know of another 24 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 24 communities, 25 are located in the United States and one is in Canada.

  • Communities Located In North Carolina ...
    • Mecklenburg County
      • This Westchester is located in Mecklenburg County and lies 114 miles [183.5 km]<1> to the west of the Westchester that is located in Cumberland County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mecklenburg County community of Westchester.
    • Wake County
      • This Westchester is located in Wake County and lies 58 miles [93.3 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Westchester that is located in Cumberland County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wake County community of Westchester.
  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • California
      • Los Angeles County
      • This Westchester is located in Los Angeles County and lies 2,233 miles [3,593.7 km]<1> to the west of the Westchester that is located in Cumberland County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Los Angeles County community of Westchester.
    • Connecticut
      • New London County
      • This Westchester is located in New London County and lies 573 miles [922.2 km]<1> to the northeast of the Westchester that is located in Cumberland County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the New London County community of Westchester.
    • Florida
      • Hillsborough County
      • This Westchester is located in Hillsborough County and lies 526 miles [846.5 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Westchester that is located in Cumberland County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hillsborough County community of Westchester.
      • Miami-Dade County
      • This Westchester is located in Miami-Dade County and lies 643 miles [1,034.8 km] to the south of the Westchester that is located in Cumberland County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Miami-Dade County community of Westchester.
    • Georgia
      • Bulloch County
      • This Westchester is located in Bulloch County and lies 240 miles [386.2 km]<1> to the southwest of the Westchester that is located in Cumberland County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bulloch County community of Westchester.
      • Clarke County
      • This Westchester is located in Clarke County and lies 267 miles [429.7 km] to the west southwest of the Westchester that is located in Cumberland County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clarke County community of Westchester.
    • Illinois
      • Cook County
      • This Westchester is located in Cook County and lies 676 miles [1,087.9 km]<1> to the northwest of the Westchester that is located in Cumberland County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cook County community of Westchester.
    • Indiana
      • Allen County
      • This Westchester is located in Allen County and lies 535 miles [861 km]<1> to the northwest of the Westchester that is located in Cumberland County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Allen County community of Westchester.
      • Jay County
      • This Westchester is located in Jay County and lies 500 miles [804.7 km] to the northwest of the Westchester that is located in Cumberland County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jay County community of Westchester.
    • Louisiana
      • East Baton Rouge Parish
      • This Westchester is located in East Baton Rouge Parish and lies 775 miles [1,247.2 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Westchester that is located in Cumberland County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the East Baton Rouge Parish community of Westchester.
    • Maryland
      • Baltimore County
      • This Westchester is located in Baltimore County and lies 318 miles [511.8 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Westchester that is located in Cumberland County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Baltimore County community of Westchester.
      • Frederick County
      • This Westchester is located in Frederick County and lies 317 miles [510.2 km] to the north northeast of the Westchester that is located in Cumberland County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Frederick County community of Westchester.
      • 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 Maryland community of Westchester [Montgomery County].
    • Massachusetts
      • Worcester County
      • This Westchester is located in Worcester County and lies 631 miles [1,015.5 km]<1> to the northeast of the Westchester that is located in Cumberland County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Worcester County community of Westchester.
    • New York
      • Bronx County
      • This Westchester is located in Bronx County and lies 488 miles [785.4 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Westchester that is located in Cumberland County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bronx County community of Westchester.
      • Westchester 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 New York community of Westchester [Westchester County].
    • Nova Scotia
      • This Westchester lies 1,082 miles [1,741.3 km]<1> to the northeast of the Westchester that is located in Cumberland County.
    • South Carolina
      • Charleston County
      • This Westchester is located in Charleston County and lies 168 miles [270.4 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Westchester that is located in Cumberland County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Charleston County community of Westchester.
    • Virginia
      • Chesterfield County
      • This Westchester is located in Chesterfield County and lies 190 miles [305.8 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Westchester that is located in Cumberland County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chesterfield County community of Westchester.
      • Fairfax 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 Virginia community of Westchester [Fairfax County].
      • Petersburg City
      • This Westchester is located in Petersburg City and lies 174 miles [280 km] to the north northeast of the Westchester that is located in Cumberland County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Petersburg City community of Westchester.
      • Prince William County
      • This Westchester is located in Prince William County and lies 267 miles [429.7 km] to the north northeast of the Westchester that is located in Cumberland County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Prince William County community of Westchester.
    • West Virginia
      • Marion County
      • This Westchester is located in Marion County and lies 316 miles [508.6 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Westchester that is located in Cumberland County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Marion County community of Westchester.
    • Wisconsin
      • Waukesha 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 Wisconsin community of Westchester [Waukesha County].

Curious and Interesting Names Near Westchester ...

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.

  • Bordeaux
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bordeaux have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bordeaux
    • Bordeaux is located in Cumberland County
  • Creekbend
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Creekbend have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Creekbend
    • Creekbend is located in Cumberland County
  • Crossgates
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crossgates have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crossgates
    • Crossgates is located in Cumberland County
  • Crystal Park
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crystal Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crystal Park
    • Crystal Park is located in Cumberland County
  • Decker Heights
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Decker Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Decker Heights
    • Decker Heights is located in Cumberland County
  • Haymount
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Haymount have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Haymount
    • Haymount is located in Cumberland County
  • Holiday Park
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holiday Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holiday Park
    • Holiday Park is located in Cumberland County
  • Hope Mills
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hope Mills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hope Mills
    • Hope Mills is located in Cumberland County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 15,848 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hope Mills <4>
  • Legion Park
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Legion Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Legion Park
    • Legion Park is located in Cumberland County
  • Continue List   (6 more) ...
    • Phoenician Woods
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Phoenician Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Phoenician Woods
      • Phoenician Woods is located in Cumberland County
    • Quail Ridge
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • 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 Cumberland County
    • Queensdale
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Queensdale have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Queensdale
      • Queensdale is located in Cumberland County
    • Vineland Park
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vineland Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vineland Park
      • Vineland Park is located in Cumberland County
    • Williams Village
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Williams Village have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Williams Village
      • Williams Village is located in Cumberland County
    • Woods Edge
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woods Edge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woods Edge
      • Woods Edge is located in Cumberland County

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

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

  • Fayetteville, which is the Seat of Cumberland County, lies just to the North Northeast.
  • Raleigh, which is the State Capital of North Carolina, lies 55 miles [88.5 km]<1> to the north northeast (NNE). If you could walk a straight line from Westchester to Raleigh, with an average speed<5> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take most of three days to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take over two days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 288 miles [463.5 km] to the north northeast (NNE). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take four to five hours, a buggy would take 12 days and walking would take 17 days.
  • The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,146 miles [9,891 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,838 miles [11,004.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,721 miles [7,597.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>

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

The official website for Cumberland County: www.co.cumberland.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 '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- Westchester) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Westchester. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 35.0016, Longitude: -78.9153       In this case, the coordinates for Westchester 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 Bird Creek to see Pete ... Bird Creek 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 Westchester 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 Westchester 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 309.122 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 304.26 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 306.831 degrees.




 

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