Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Ebenezer, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Ebenezer and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Ebenezer
- 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 Ebenezer:
- 34.780096, -83.000428
- 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 Ebenezer
- Bird Watching ...
- We enjoy finding new spots for bird watching and we use the eBird website for local sighting reports and to help identify hotspots.
- The eBird website is organized on a county-by-county basis. We have selected Oconee County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Oconee County
- Since Ebenezer is near Pickens County and also Rabun County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Pickens County
- eBird sighting report for Rabun County
- 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 Ebenezer ...
We found 43 communities that share the name Ebenezer.
There are three communities within South Carolina that are also named Ebenezer.
Beyond South Carolina, we know of another 40 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 40 communities, 40 are located in the United States and nine are in Canada.
- Communities Located In South Carolina ...
- Berkeley County
- Florence County
- York County
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Arkansas
- Calhoun County
- This Ebenezer is located in Calhoun County and lies 540 miles [869 km]<1> to the west of the Ebenezer that is located in Oconee County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Calhoun County community of Ebenezer.
- Columbia County
- This Ebenezer is located in Columbia County and lies 584 miles [939.9 km] to the west of the Ebenezer that is located in Oconee County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Columbia County community of Ebenezer.
- Greene County
- This Ebenezer is located in Greene County and lies 440 miles [708.1 km] to the west northwest of the Ebenezer that is located in Oconee County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Greene County community of Ebenezer.
- Florida
- Columbia County
- This Ebenezer is located in Columbia County and lies 324 miles [521.4 km]<1> to the south of the Ebenezer that is located in Oconee County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Columbia County community of Ebenezer.
- Gadsden County
- This Ebenezer is located in Gadsden County and lies 312 miles [502.1 km] to the south southwest of the Ebenezer that is located in Oconee County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Gadsden County community of Ebenezer.
- Georgia
- Chattooga 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 Georgia community of Ebenezer [Chattooga County].
- Effingham County
- This Ebenezer is located in Effingham County and lies 196 miles [315.4 km]<1> to the south southeast of the Ebenezer that is located in Oconee County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Effingham County community of Ebenezer.
- Union County
- This Ebenezer is located in Union County and lies 54 miles [86.9 km] to the west northwest of the Ebenezer that is located in Oconee County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Union County community of Ebenezer.
- Walton County
- This Ebenezer is located in Walton County and lies 81 miles [130.4 km] to the south southwest of the Ebenezer that is located in Oconee County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Walton County community of Ebenezer.
- Kentucky
- Mercer County
- This Ebenezer is located in Mercer County and lies 236 miles [379.8 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Ebenezer that is located in Oconee County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mercer County community of Ebenezer.
- Monroe 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 Kentucky community of Ebenezer [Monroe County].
- Muhlenberg County
- This Ebenezer is located in Muhlenberg County and lies 282 miles [453.8 km] to the northwest of the Ebenezer that is located in Oconee County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Muhlenberg County community of Ebenezer.
- Louisiana
- Acadia Parish
- This Ebenezer is located in Acadia Parish and lies 628 miles [1,010.7 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Ebenezer that is located in Oconee County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Acadia Parish community of Ebenezer.
- Bienville Parish
- This Ebenezer is located in Bienville Parish and lies 611 miles [983.3 km] to the west southwest of the Ebenezer that is located in Oconee County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bienville Parish community of Ebenezer.
- Mississippi
- Holmes County
- This Ebenezer is located in Holmes County and lies 425 miles [684 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Ebenezer that is located in Oconee County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Holmes County community of Ebenezer.
- Leake County
- This Ebenezer is located in Leake County and lies 390 miles [627.6 km] to the west southwest of the Ebenezer that is located in Oconee County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Leake County community of Ebenezer.
- Marion County
- This Ebenezer is located in Marion County and lies 455 miles [732.3 km] to the west southwest of the Ebenezer that is located in Oconee County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Marion County community of Ebenezer.
- Newton County
- This Ebenezer is located in Newton County and lies 395 miles [635.7 km] to the west southwest of the Ebenezer that is located in Oconee County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Newton County community of Ebenezer.
- Missouri
- New Jersey
- New York
- North Carolina
- Chatham 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 North Carolina community of Ebenezer [Chatham County].
- Cherokee County
- This Ebenezer is located in Cherokee County and lies 65 miles [104.6 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Ebenezer that is located in Oconee County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cherokee County community of Ebenezer.
- Ohio
- Ontario
- Pennsylvania
- Dauphin County
- This Ebenezer is located in Dauphin County and lies 507 miles [815.9 km]<1> to the northeast of the Ebenezer that is located in Oconee County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dauphin County community of Ebenezer.
- Indiana 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 Ebenezer [Indiana County].
- Lebanon County
- This Ebenezer is located in Lebanon County and lies 525 miles [844.9 km] to the northeast of the Ebenezer that is located in Oconee County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lebanon County community of Ebenezer.
- Prince Edward Island
- This Ebenezer lies 1,302 miles [2,095.4 km]<1> to the northeast of the Ebenezer that is located in Oconee County.
- Saskatchewan
- This Ebenezer lies 1,498 miles [2,410.8 km]<1> to the northwest of the Ebenezer that is located in Oconee County.
- Tennessee
- Knox County
- This Ebenezer is located in Knox County and lies 97 miles [156.1 km]<1> to the northwest of the Ebenezer that is located in Oconee County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Knox County community of Ebenezer.
- Marion County
- This Ebenezer is located in Marion County and lies 147 miles [236.6 km] to the west of the Ebenezer that is located in Oconee County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Marion County community of Ebenezer.
- Marshall County
- This Ebenezer is located in Marshall County and lies 216 miles [347.6 km] to the west of the Ebenezer that is located in Oconee County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Marshall County community of Ebenezer.
- Monroe County
- This Ebenezer is located in Monroe County and lies 88 miles [141.6 km] to the west northwest of the Ebenezer that is located in Oconee County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Monroe County community of Ebenezer.
- Tipton County
- This Ebenezer is located in Tipton County and lies 376 miles [605.1 km] to the west of the Ebenezer that is located in Oconee County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tipton County community of Ebenezer.
- Texas
- Camp County
- This Ebenezer is located in Camp County and lies 692 miles [1,113.7 km]<1> to the west of the Ebenezer that is located in Oconee County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Camp County community of Ebenezer.
- Jasper County
- This Ebenezer is located in Jasper County and lies 696 miles [1,120.1 km] to the west southwest of the Ebenezer that is located in Oconee County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jasper County community of Ebenezer.
- Virginia
- Wisconsin
Curious and Interesting Names Near Ebenezer ...
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.
- Bounty Land
(5 miles [8 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bounty Land have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bounty Land
- Bounty Land is located in Oconee County
- Cove Inlet
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cove Inlet have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cove Inlet
- Cove Inlet is located in Oconee County
- Crystal Falls
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crystal Falls have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crystal Falls
- Crystal Falls is located in Oconee County
- Dutch Fork
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dutch Fork have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dutch Fork
- Dutch Fork is located in Oconee County
- Eleven Oaks
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eleven Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eleven Oaks
- Eleven Oaks is located in Oconee County
- Flat Shoals
(5 miles [8 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Flat Shoals have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flat Shoals
- Flat Shoals is located in Oconee County
- Fox Run
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast) - Indian Hills
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)- 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 Oconee County
- Indian Oaks
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Oaks
- Indian Oaks is located in Oconee County
- Lakeview Heights
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lakeview Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lakeview Heights
- Lakeview Heights is located in Oconee County
- Normandy Shores
(5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Normandy Shores have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Normandy Shores
- Normandy Shores is located in Oconee County
- Old Pickens
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Old Pickens have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Old Pickens
- Old Pickens is located in Oconee County
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- Picket Post
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Picket Post have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Picket Post
- Picket Post is located in Oconee County
- Sugar Hill
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sugar Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sugar Hill
- Sugar Hill is located in Oconee County
- Sunset Shores
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunset Shores have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunset Shores
- Sunset Shores is located in Oconee County
- Vista Grove
(5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vista Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vista Grove
- Vista Grove is located in Oconee County
- Picket Post
How Far From Ebenezer 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 Ebenezer to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Ebenezer and extending to:
- Walhalla, which is the Seat of Oconee County, lies just to the West Southwest.
- Columbia, which is the State Capital of South Carolina, lies 124 miles [199.6 km]<1> to the east southeast (ESE). If you could drive a straight line from Ebenezer to Columbia, with an average speed<4>of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, it would take about two hours to make the trip. A comfortable walk of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour would take 7 days. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take 5 days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 435 miles [700.1 km] to the northeast (NE). Driving would take most of a day, a buggy would take 17 days and walking would take 25 days.
- The shortest distance<5> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,332 miles [10,190.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,035 miles [11,321.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,913 miles [7,906.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Ebenezer. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Oconee County: www.oconeesc.com/
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' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Ebenezer) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Ebenezer. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 34.7801, Longitude: -83.0004 In this case, the coordinates for Ebenezer 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 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 Ebenezer 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 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. |
| <5> | 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 Ebenezer to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East. |
| <6> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 311.472 degrees. |
| <7> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 306.924 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 308.479 degrees. |