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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 Caldwell, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Caldwell 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 Caldwell:
    • 33.041829, -80.903712
    • 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 Caldwell
  • 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 Caldwell ...

We found 35 communities that share the name Caldwell.

There is one other community in South Carolina which is also named Caldwell.

Beyond South Carolina, we know of another 34 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 34 communities, 32 are located in the United States and three are in Canada.

  • Communities Located In South Carolina ...
    • Newberry 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 South Carolina community of Caldwell [Newberry County].
  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • Saint Clair County
      • This Caldwell is located in Saint Clair County and lies 319 miles [513.4 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Caldwell that is located in Colleton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Saint Clair County community of Caldwell.
    • Alberta
      • 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 Alberta community of Caldwell.
    • Arkansas
      • Saint Francis County
      • This Caldwell is located in Saint Francis County and lies 583 miles [938.2 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Caldwell that is located in Colleton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Saint Francis County community of Caldwell.
    • California
      • Fresno 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 California community of Caldwell [Fresno County].
    • Georgia
      • Floyd 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 Georgia community of Caldwell [Floyd County].
      • Gwinnett 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 Georgia community of Caldwell [Gwinnett County].
      • Union County
      • This community is historic and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Georgia community of Caldwell [Union County].
    • Idaho
      • Canyon County
      • This Caldwell is located in Canyon County and lies 2,051 miles [3,300.8 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Caldwell that is located in Colleton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Canyon County community of Caldwell.
    • Illinois
      • Piatt 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 Illinois community of Caldwell [Piatt County].
      • Tazewell County
      • This Caldwell is located in Tazewell County and lies 707 miles [1,137.8 km]<2> to the northwest of the Caldwell that is located in Colleton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tazewell County community of Caldwell.
    • Kansas
      • Bourbon 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 Kansas community of Caldwell [Bourbon County].
      • Mitchell 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 Caldwell [Mitchell County].
      • Sumner County
      • This Caldwell is located in Sumner County and lies 982 miles [1,580.4 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Caldwell that is located in Colleton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sumner County community of Caldwell.
    • Kentucky
      • Pendleton County
      • This Caldwell is located in Pendleton County and lies 443 miles [712.9 km]<2> to the north northwest of the Caldwell that is located in Colleton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pendleton County community of Caldwell.
    • Michigan
      • Isabella 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 Michigan community of Caldwell [Isabella County].
    • Missouri
      • Caldwell County
      • This community is historic<3> and although located in Caldwell County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Caldwell County community of Caldwell.
    • Montana
      • Phillips County
      • This Caldwell is located in Phillips County and lies 1,780 miles [2,864.6 km]<2> to the northwest of the Caldwell that is located in Colleton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Phillips County community of Caldwell.
    • Nebraska
      • Scotts Bluff 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 Nebraska community of Caldwell [Scotts Bluff County].
    • New Brunswick
      • This Caldwell lies 1,190 miles [1,915.1 km]<2> to the north northeast of the Caldwell that is located in Colleton County.
    • New Jersey
      • Essex County
      • This Caldwell is located in Essex County and lies 650 miles [1,046.1 km]<2> to the north northeast of the Caldwell that is located in Colleton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Essex County community of Caldwell.
    • New York
      • Warren 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 New York community of Caldwell [Warren County].
    • North Carolina
      • Gaston 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 North Carolina community of Caldwell [Gaston County].
      • Mecklenburg County
      • This Caldwell is located in Mecklenburg County and lies 166 miles [267.2 km]<2> to the north of the Caldwell that is located in Colleton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mecklenburg County community of Caldwell.
      • Orange County
      • This Caldwell is located in Orange County and lies 242 miles [389.5 km] to the north northeast of the Caldwell that is located in Colleton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Orange County community of Caldwell.
    • Ohio
      • Franklin County
      • This community is historic<3> and although located in Franklin County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Franklin County community of Caldwell.
      • Noble County
      • This Caldwell is located in Noble County and lies 464 miles [746.7 km]<2> to the north of the Caldwell that is located in Colleton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Noble County community of Caldwell.
    • Pennsylvania
      • Clinton 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 Pennsylvania community of Caldwell [Clinton County].
      • Lycoming County
      • This Caldwell is located in Lycoming County and lies 614 miles [988.1 km]<2> to the north northeast of the Caldwell that is located in Colleton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lycoming County community of Caldwell.
    • Quebec
      • This Caldwell lies 898 miles [1,445.2 km]<2> to the north northeast of the Caldwell that is located in Colleton County.
    • Tennessee
      • Bedford County
      • This Caldwell is located in Bedford County and lies 355 miles [571.3 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Caldwell that is located in Colleton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bedford County community of Caldwell.
    • Texas
      • Burleson County
      • This Caldwell is located in Burleson County and lies 942 miles [1,516 km]<2> to the west of the Caldwell that is located in Colleton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Burleson County community of Caldwell.
      • Lubbock County
      • This Caldwell is located in Lubbock County and lies 1,212 miles [1,950.5 km] to the west of the Caldwell that is located in Colleton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lubbock County community of Caldwell.
    • West Virginia
      • Greenbrier County
      • This Caldwell is located in Greenbrier County and lies 328 miles [527.9 km]<2> to the north of the Caldwell that is located in Colleton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Greenbrier County community of Caldwell.
    • Wisconsin
      • Racine County
      • This Caldwell is located in Racine County and lies 785 miles [1,263.3 km]<2> to the north northwest of the Caldwell that is located in Colleton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Racine County community of Caldwell.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Caldwell ...

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.

  • Clear Pond
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clear Pond have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clear Pond
    • Clear Pond is located in Bamberg County
  • Crocketville
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
  • Hughes
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hughes have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hughes
    • Hughes is located in Bamberg County
  • Jennys
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jennys have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jennys
    • Jennys is located in Allendale County
  • Johnsville
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Johnsville
    • Johnsville is located in Colleton County
  • Lodge
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
  • Miley
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
  • Springtown
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Springtown have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Springtown
    • Springtown is located in Colleton County
  • Stokes
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stokes have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stokes
    • Stokes is located in Colleton County
  • Whetstone Crossroads
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Whetstone Crossroads have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whetstone Crossroads
    • Whetstone Crossroads is located in Bamberg County

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

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

  • Walterboro, which is the Seat of Colleton County, lies 16 miles [25.7 km]<2> to the southeast. If you could walk a straight line from Caldwell to Walterboro, with an average speed<6> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take most of a day to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take five to six hours.
  • Columbia, which is the State Capital of South Carolina, lies 66 miles [106.2 km] to the north (N). 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 458 miles [737.1 km] to the north northeast (NNE). Driving would take most of a day, a buggy would take 18 days and walking would take 26 days.
  • The shortest distance<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,320 miles [10,171.1 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,009 miles [11,279.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,893 miles [7,874.5 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<10>

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

The official website for Colleton County: www.colletoncounty.org/

The official website for State of South Carolina: https://sc.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 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 Caldwell 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 'straight-line' (or 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- Caldwell) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Caldwell. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 33.0418, Longitude: -80.9037       In this case, the coordinates for Caldwell have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<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 Caldwell, 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're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<6>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.
<7>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 Caldwell to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 310.233 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 305.251 degrees.
<10>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 308.149 degrees.









 

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