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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 Creston, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Creston 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 Creston:
    • 33.596950, -80.647288
    • 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 Creston
  • 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 Creston ...

We found 23 communities that share the name Creston.

Within South Carolina, the name Creston is unique.

Beyond South Carolina, we know of another 23 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 23 communities, 21 are located in the United States and two are in Canada.

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • British Columbia
      • This Creston lies 2,116 miles [3,405.4 km]<1> to the northwest of the Creston that is located in Calhoun County.
    • California
      • Napa County
      • This Creston is located in Napa County and lies 2,326 miles [3,743.3 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Creston that is located in Calhoun County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Napa County community of Creston.
      • San Luis Obispo County
      • This Creston is located in San Luis Obispo County and lies 2,256 miles [3,630.7 km] to the west northwest of the Creston that is located in Calhoun County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the San Luis Obispo County community of Creston.
    • Illinois
      • Ogle County
      • This Creston is located in Ogle County and lies 732 miles [1,178 km]<1> to the northwest of the Creston that is located in Calhoun County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Ogle County community of Creston.
    • Indiana
      • Delaware County
      • This Creston is located in Delaware County and lies 525 miles [844.9 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Creston that is located in Calhoun County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Delaware County community of Creston.
      • Lake County
      • This Creston is located in Lake County and lies 650 miles [1,046.1 km] to the north northwest of the Creston that is located in Calhoun County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lake County community of Creston.
    • Iowa
      • Union County
      • This Creston is located in Union County and lies 910 miles [1,464.5 km]<1> to the northwest of the Creston that is located in Calhoun County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Union County community of Creston.
    • Kansas
      • Cloud 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 Creston [Cloud County].
    • Kentucky
      • Casey County
      • This Creston is located in Casey County and lies 353 miles [568.1 km]<1> to the northwest of the Creston that is located in Calhoun County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Casey County community of Creston.
    • Louisiana
      • Natchitoches Parish
      • This Creston is located in Natchitoches Parish and lies 728 miles [1,171.6 km]<1> to the west of the Creston that is located in Calhoun County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Natchitoches Parish community of Creston.
    • Montana
      • Flathead County
      • This Creston is located in Flathead County and lies 1,994 miles [3,209 km]<1> to the northwest of the Creston that is located in Calhoun County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Flathead County community of Creston.
    • Nebraska
      • Platte County
      • This Creston is located in Platte County and lies 1,068 miles [1,718.8 km]<1> to the northwest of the Creston that is located in Calhoun County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Platte County community of Creston.
    • New Jersey
      • Mercer County
      • This Creston is located in Mercer County and lies 563 miles [906.1 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Creston that is located in Calhoun County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mercer County community of Creston.
    • New Mexico
      • Santa Fe County
      • This community is historic<3> and although located in Santa Fe County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Santa Fe County community of Creston.
    • Newfoundland and Labrador
      • This Creston lies 1,622 miles [2,610.4 km]<1> to the northeast of the Creston that is located in Calhoun County.
    • North Carolina
      • Ashe County
      • This Creston is located in Ashe County and lies 203 miles [326.7 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Creston that is located in Calhoun County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Ashe County community of Creston.
    • Ohio
      • Medina County
      • This Creston is located in Medina County and lies 514 miles [827.2 km]<1> to the north of the Creston that is located in Calhoun County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Medina County community of Creston.
    • Oregon
      • Malheur County
      • This Creston is located in Malheur County and lies 2,109 miles [3,394.1 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Creston that is located in Calhoun County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Malheur County community of Creston.
    • South Dakota
      • Pennington County
      • This Creston is located in Pennington County and lies 1,378 miles [2,217.7 km]<1> to the northwest of the Creston that is located in Calhoun County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pennington County community of Creston.
    • Tennessee
      • Cumberland County
      • This Creston is located in Cumberland County and lies 301 miles [484.4 km]<1> to the northwest of the Creston that is located in Calhoun County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cumberland County community of Creston.
    • Washington
      • Lincoln County
      • This Creston is located in Lincoln County and lies 2,182 miles [3,511.6 km]<1> to the northwest of the Creston that is located in Calhoun County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lincoln County community of Creston.
    • West Virginia
      • Wirt County
      • This Creston is located in Wirt County and lies 371 miles [597.1 km]<1> to the north of the Creston that is located in Calhoun County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wirt County community of Creston.
    • Wyoming
      • Sweetwater County
      • This Creston is located in Sweetwater County and lies 1,576 miles [2,536.3 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Creston that is located in Calhoun County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sweetwater County community of Creston.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Creston ...

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.

  • Creekmoor
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Creekmoor have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Creekmoor
    • Creekmoor is located in Orangeburg County
  • Highland
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Highland have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Highland
    • Highland is located in Orangeburg County
  • Hillview
    (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hillview have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hillview
    • Hillview is located in Orangeburg County
  • Hunter Hill
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hunter Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunter Hill
    • Hunter Hill is located in Orangeburg County
  • Jones Terrace
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jones Terrace have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jones Terrace
    • Jones Terrace is located in Orangeburg County
  • Kingville
    (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kingville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kingville
    • Kingville is located in Richland County
  • Lone Star
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lone Star have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lone Star
    • Lone Star is located in Calhoun County
  • Marshall Heights
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marshall Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marshall Heights
    • Marshall Heights is located in Orangeburg County
  • Oaks Crossroads
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oaks Crossroads have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oaks Crossroads
    • Oaks Crossroads is located in Orangeburg County
  • Orangeburg
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
  • Orangewood
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Orangewood have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Orangewood
    • Orangewood is located in Orangeburg County
  • Pecanway Terrace
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pecanway Terrace have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pecanway Terrace
    • Pecanway Terrace is located in Orangeburg County
  • Continue List   (10 more) ...
    • Pine Needles
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pine Needles have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pine Needles
      • Pine Needles is located in Orangeburg County
    • Pine Tops
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pine Tops have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pine Tops
      • Pine Tops is located in Orangeburg County
    • Polly Landing
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Polly Landing have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Polly Landing
      • Polly Landing is located in Clarendon County
    • Quicktown
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Quicktown have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quicktown
      • Quicktown is located in Orangeburg County
    • Rosewood
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rosewood have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rosewood
      • Rosewood is located in Orangeburg County
    • Spring Valley
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spring Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spring Valley
      • Spring Valley is located in Orangeburg County
    • Starks Ferry
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Starks Ferry have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Starks Ferry
      • Starks Ferry is located in Sumter County
    • Tina
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tina have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tina
      • Tina is located in Calhoun County
    • Turkey Hill
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Turkey Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Turkey Hill
      • Turkey Hill is located in Orangeburg County
    • Windy Hills
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Windy Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Windy Hills
      • Windy Hills is located in Orangeburg County

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

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

  • Saint Matthews, which is the Seat of Calhoun County, lies just to the West Northwest.
  • Columbia, which is the State Capital of South Carolina, lies 35 miles [56.3 km]<1> to the northwest (NW). If you could walk a straight line from Creston to Columbia, with an average speed<6> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take most of 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 417 miles [671.1 km] to the north northeast (NNE). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take most of a day, a buggy would take 17 days and walking would take 24 days.
  • The shortest distance<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,284 miles [10,113.1 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,975 miles [11,225.2 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,858 miles [7,818.2 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<10>

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

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- Creston) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Creston. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 33.5970, Longitude: -80.6473    
<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 Creston 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 Creston, 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 Creston 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 310.098 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 305.176 degrees.
<10>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 307.901 degrees.









 

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