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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 Bradley, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Bradley and the surrounding area.

  • 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 Bradley:
    • 34.048833, -82.244636
    • 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 Bradley
  • 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 Bradley ...

We found 35 communities that share the name Bradley.

Within South Carolina, the name Bradley is unique.

Beyond South Carolina, we know of another 35 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 35 communities, 33 are located in the United States and three are in Canada.

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • Escambia County
      • This Bradley is located in Escambia County and lies 333 miles [535.9 km]<1> to the southwest of the Bradley that is located in Greenwood County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Escambia County community of Bradley.
    • Arkansas
      • Lafayette County
      • This Bradley is located in Lafayette County and lies 659 miles [1,060.6 km]<1> to the west of the Bradley that is located in Greenwood County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lafayette County community of Bradley.
    • California
      • Monterey County
      • This Bradley is located in Monterey County and lies 2,171 miles [3,493.9 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Bradley that is located in Greenwood County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Monterey County community of Bradley.
    • Florida
      • Polk 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 Florida community of Bradley [Polk County].
    • Georgia
      • Jones County
      • This Bradley is located in Jones County and lies 102 miles [164.2 km]<1> to the southwest of the Bradley that is located in Greenwood County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jones County community of Bradley.
      • Walton County
      • This Bradley is located in Walton County and lies 80 miles [128.7 km] to the west of the Bradley that is located in Greenwood County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Walton County community of Bradley.
    • Idaho
      • Shoshone County
      • This Bradley is located in Shoshone County and lies 1,981 miles [3,188.1 km]<1> to the northwest of the Bradley that is located in Greenwood County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Shoshone County community of Bradley.
    • Illinois
      • Grundy 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 Bradley [Grundy County].
      • Jackson 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 Illinois community of Bradley [Jackson County].
      • Kankakee County
      • This Bradley is located in Kankakee County and lies 578 miles [930.2 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Bradley that is located in Greenwood County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kankakee County community of Bradley.
      • Tazewell 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 Bradley [Tazewell County].
    • Indiana
      • Spencer 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 Indiana community of Bradley [Spencer County].
    • Kansas
      • Chautauqua 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 Bradley [Chautauqua County].
      • Finney 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 Kansas community of Bradley [Finney County].
    • Kentucky
      • Magoffin County
      • This Bradley is located in Magoffin County and lies 256 miles [412 km]<1> to the north of the Bradley that is located in Greenwood County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Magoffin County community of Bradley.
    • Maine
      • Penobscot County
      • This Bradley is located in Penobscot County and lies 1,041 miles [1,675.3 km]<1> to the northeast of the Bradley that is located in Greenwood County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Penobscot County community of Bradley.
    • Michigan
      • Allegan County
      • This Bradley is located in Allegan County and lies 620 miles [997.8 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Bradley that is located in Greenwood County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Allegan County community of Bradley.
      • Tuscola 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 Michigan community of Bradley [Tuscola County].
    • Mississippi
      • Greene County
      • This Bradley is located in Greene County and lies 423 miles [680.8 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Bradley that is located in Greenwood County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Greene County community of Bradley.
      • Oktibbeha County
      • This Bradley is located in Oktibbeha County and lies 389 miles [626 km] to the west of the Bradley that is located in Greenwood County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Oktibbeha County community of Bradley.
    • Montana
      • Powell 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 Montana community of Bradley [Powell County].
    • Nebraska
      • Scotts Bluff County
      • This Bradley is located in Scotts Bluff County and lies 1,264 miles [2,034.2 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Bradley that is located in Greenwood County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Scotts Bluff County community of Bradley.
    • New York
      • Sullivan County
      • This Bradley is located in Sullivan County and lies 676 miles [1,087.9 km]<1> to the northeast of the Bradley that is located in Greenwood County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sullivan County community of Bradley.
    • Ohio
      • Jefferson County
      • This Bradley is located in Jefferson County and lies 435 miles [700.1 km]<1> to the north of the Bradley that is located in Greenwood County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of Bradley.
    • Oklahoma
      • Grady County
      • This Bradley is located in Grady County and lies 881 miles [1,417.8 km]<1> to the west of the Bradley that is located in Greenwood County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Grady County community of Bradley.
    • Ontario
      • This Bradley lies 705 miles [1,134.6 km]<1> to the north of the Bradley that is located in Greenwood County.
    • Pennsylvania
      • Cambria 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 Pennsylvania community of Bradley [Cambria County].
    • Quebec
      • This Bradley lies 856 miles [1,377.6 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Bradley that is located in Greenwood County.
    • South Dakota
      • Clark County
      • This Bradley is located in Clark County and lies 1,115 miles [1,794.4 km]<1> to the northwest of the Bradley that is located in Greenwood County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clark County community of Bradley.
    • Texas
      • Sherman 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 Bradley [Sherman County].
    • West Virginia
      • Boone County
      • This Bradley is located in Boone County and lies 285 miles [458.7 km]<1> to the north of the Bradley that is located in Greenwood County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Boone County community of Bradley.
      • Raleigh County
      • This Bradley is located in Raleigh County and lies 269 miles [432.9 km] to the north northeast of the Bradley that is located in Greenwood County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Raleigh County community of Bradley.
    • Wisconsin
      • Lincoln County
      • This Bradley is located in Lincoln County and lies 886 miles [1,425.9 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Bradley that is located in Greenwood County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lincoln County community of Bradley.
      • Marathon County
      • This Bradley is located in Marathon County and lies 849 miles [1,366.3 km] to the north northwest of the Bradley that is located in Greenwood County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Marathon County community of Bradley.
      • Milwaukee 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 Bradley [Milwaukee County].

Curious and Interesting Names Near Bradley ...

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
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Buffalo have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buffalo
    • Buffalo is located in McCormick County
  • Bullock ‑ Historic
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bullock have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bullock
    • Bullock is located in Greenwood County
  • Cedar Hill
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedar Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Hill
    • Cedar Hill is located in McCormick County
  • Cedar Springs
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedar Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Springs
    • Cedar Springs is located in Abbeville County
  • Fawn Brook
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fawn Brook have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fawn Brook
    • Fawn Brook is located in Greenwood County
  • Greenwood Village
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greenwood Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenwood Village
    • Greenwood Village is located in Greenwood County
  • Hill and Dale
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hill and Dale have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hill and Dale
    • Hill and Dale is located in Greenwood County
  • Liberty Hill
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Liberty Hill
    • Liberty Hill is located in McCormick County
  • Lodge Grounds
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lodge Grounds have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lodge Grounds
    • Lodge Grounds is located in Greenwood County
  • Long Cane ‑ Historic
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Long Cane have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Long Cane
    • Long Cane is located in Abbeville County
  • Mayson Crossroads
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mayson Crossroads have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mayson Crossroads
    • Mayson Crossroads is located in Edgefield County
  • Page Place
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Page Place have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Page Place
    • Page Place is located in Greenwood County
  • Continue List   (5 more) ...
    • Promised Land
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Promised Land have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Promised Land
      • Promised Land is located in Greenwood County
    • Rushville
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rushville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rushville
      • Rushville is located in Greenwood County
    • Timberlake
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Timberlake have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Timberlake
      • Timberlake is located in Greenwood County
    • Wisewood
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wisewood have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wisewood
      • Wisewood is located in Greenwood County
    • Woodlawn
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodlawn have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodlawn
      • Woodlawn is located in Greenwood County

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

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

  • Greenwood, which is the Seat of Greenwood County, lies 11 miles [17.7 km]<1> to the north northeast. If you could walk a straight line from Bradley to Greenwood, with an average speed<5> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take five to six hours to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take nearly four hours.
  • Columbia, which is the State Capital of South Carolina, lies 69 miles [111 km] to the east (E). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take less than two hours, a buggy would take about three full days and walking would take three full days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 442 miles [711.3 km] to the northeast (NE). Driving would take most of a day, a buggy would take 18 days and walking would take 26 days.
  • The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,333 miles [10,192 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,031 miles [11,315.3 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,911 miles [7,903.5 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>

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

The official website for Greenwood County: www.co.greenwood.sc.us/

The official website for State of South Carolina: https://sc.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Bradley) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Bradley. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 34.0488, Longitude: -82.2446    
<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 Rock Creek to see Pete ... Rock 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 Bradley 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 Bradley, 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 Bradley 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 311.016 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 306.296 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 308.379 degrees.









 

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