Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Flat Rock, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Flat Rock and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Flat Rock
- 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 Flat Rock:
- 34.470430, -80.633964
- 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 Flat Rock
- 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 Kershaw County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Kershaw County
- Since Flat Rock is near Lancaster County and also Fairfield County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Lancaster County
- eBird sighting report for Fairfield 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 Flat Rock ...
We found 44 communities that share the name Flat Rock.
There are two communities within South Carolina that are also named Flat Rock.
Beyond South Carolina, we know of another 42 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 42 communities, 43 are located in the United States and one is in Canada.
- Communities Located In South Carolina ...
- Anderson County
- Union County
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Clay County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Alabama community of Flat Rock [Clay County].
- Conecuh County
- This Flat Rock is located in Conecuh County and lies 413 miles [664.7 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Flat Rock that is located in Kershaw County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Conecuh County community of Flat Rock.
- Jackson County
- This Flat Rock is located in Jackson County and lies 288 miles [463.5 km] to the west of the Flat Rock that is located in Kershaw County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jackson County community of Flat Rock.
- Lawrence County
- This Flat Rock is located in Lawrence County and lies 389 miles [626 km] to the west of the Flat Rock that is located in Kershaw County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lawrence County community of Flat Rock.
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- Connecticut
- Georgia
- Greene County
- This community is historic<2> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Georgia community of Flat Rock [Greene County].
- Muscogee County
- This Flat Rock is located in Muscogee County and lies 277 miles [445.8 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Flat Rock that is located in Kershaw County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Muscogee County community of Flat Rock.
- Putnam County
- This Flat Rock is located in Putnam County and lies 175 miles [281.6 km] to the west southwest of the Flat Rock that is located in Kershaw County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Putnam County community of Flat Rock.
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Kentucky
- Butler County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Kentucky community of Flat Rock [Butler County].
- Caldwell County
- This Flat Rock is located in Caldwell County and lies 452 miles [727.4 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Flat Rock that is located in Kershaw County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Caldwell County community of Flat Rock.
- McCreary County
- This Flat Rock is located in McCreary County and lies 269 miles [432.9 km] to the northwest of the Flat Rock that is located in Kershaw County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the McCreary County community of Flat Rock.
- Menifee County
- This Flat Rock is located in Menifee County and lies 283 miles [455.4 km] to the north northwest of the Flat Rock that is located in Kershaw County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Menifee County community of Flat Rock.
- Pulaski 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 Kentucky community of Flat Rock [Pulaski County].
- Rockcastle County
- This Flat Rock is located in Rockcastle County and lies 284 miles [457.1 km] to the northwest of the Flat Rock that is located in Kershaw County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rockcastle County community of Flat Rock.
- Simpson County
- This Flat Rock is located in Simpson County and lies 366 miles [589 km] to the west northwest of the Flat Rock that is located in Kershaw County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Simpson County community of Flat Rock.
- Michigan
- Alcona County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Michigan community of Flat Rock [Alcona County].
- Delta County
- This Flat Rock is located in Delta County and lies 856 miles [1,377.6 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Flat Rock that is located in Kershaw County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Delta County community of Flat Rock.
- Wayne County
- This Flat Rock is located in Wayne County and lies 545 miles [877.1 km] to the north northwest of the Flat Rock that is located in Kershaw County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wayne County community of Flat Rock.
- Mississippi
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- This Flat Rock lies 1,702 miles [2,739.1 km]<1> to the northeast of the Flat Rock that is located in Kershaw County.
- North Carolina
- Henderson County
- This Flat Rock is located in Henderson County and lies 116 miles [186.7 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Flat Rock that is located in Kershaw County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Henderson County community of Flat Rock.
- Stokes County
- This Flat Rock is located in Stokes County and lies 132 miles [212.4 km] to the north of the Flat Rock that is located in Kershaw County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Stokes County community of Flat Rock.
- Surry County
- This Flat Rock is located in Surry County and lies 141 miles [226.9 km] to the north of the Flat Rock that is located in Kershaw County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Surry County community of Flat Rock.
- Vance County
- This Flat Rock is located in Vance County and lies 183 miles [294.5 km] to the northeast of the Flat Rock that is located in Kershaw County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Vance County community of Flat Rock.
- Ohio
- Belmont County
- This community is historic<2> and although located in Belmont County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Belmont County community of Flat Rock.
- Paulding County
- This community is historic and although located in Paulding County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Paulding County community of Flat Rock.
- Seneca County
- This Flat Rock is located in Seneca County and lies 482 miles [775.7 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Flat Rock that is located in Kershaw County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Seneca County community of Flat Rock.
- Pennsylvania
- Centre County
- This Flat Rock is located in Centre County and lies 459 miles [738.7 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Flat Rock that is located in Kershaw County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Centre County community of Flat Rock.
- Fayette County
- This Flat Rock is located in Fayette County and lies 371 miles [597.1 km] to the north of the Flat Rock that is located in Kershaw County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fayette County community of Flat Rock.
- Tennessee
- Davidson County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Tennessee community of Flat Rock [Davidson County].
- Lewis County
- This community is historic<2> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Tennessee community of Flat Rock [Lewis County].
- Morgan County
- This Flat Rock is located in Morgan County and lies 265 miles [426.5 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Flat Rock that is located in Kershaw County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Morgan County community of Flat Rock.
- Smith County
- This Flat Rock is located in Smith County and lies 330 miles [531.1 km] to the west northwest of the Flat Rock that is located in Kershaw County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Smith County community of Flat Rock.
- Wilson County
- This Flat Rock is located in Wilson County and lies 340 miles [547.2 km] to the west northwest of the Flat Rock that is located in Kershaw County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wilson County community of Flat Rock.
- Texas
- Virginia
- Powhatan County
- This Flat Rock is located in Powhatan County and lies 262 miles [421.6 km]<1> to the northeast of the Flat Rock that is located in Kershaw County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Powhatan County community of Flat Rock.
- Scott County
- This Flat Rock is located in Scott County and lies 192 miles [309 km] to the northwest of the Flat Rock that is located in Kershaw County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Scott County community of Flat Rock.
- Alabama
Curious and Interesting Names Near Flat Rock ...
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.
- Anvil Rock
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Anvil Rock have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Anvil Rock
- Anvil Rock is located in Lancaster County
- Bee Tree ‑ Historic
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the south) - Coats Crossroad
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Coats Crossroad have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coats Crossroad
- Coats Crossroad is located in Kershaw County
- Colonel Creek Landing
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Colonel Creek Landing have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Colonel Creek Landing
- Colonel Creek Landing is located in Fairfield County
- Gents Crossing
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gents Crossing have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gents Crossing
- Gents Crossing is located in Kershaw County
- Grannys Quarter ‑ Historic
(5 miles [8 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grannys Quarter have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grannys Quarter
- Grannys Quarter is located in Kershaw County
- Heath Springs
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heath Springs
- Heath Springs is located in Lancaster County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,054 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Heath Springs <5>
- Liberty Hill
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Liberty Hill
- Liberty Hill is located in Kershaw County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Liberty Hill <5>
- Mickles Ferry
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mickles Ferry have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mickles Ferry
- Mickles Ferry is located in Kershaw County
- Pleasant Hill
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant Hill
- Pleasant Hill is located in Lancaster County
- Pleasant Plain
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pleasant Plain have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant Plain
- Pleasant Plain is located in Lancaster County
- Red Hill
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest) - Robinson Crossroad
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Robinson Crossroad have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Robinson Crossroad
- Robinson Crossroad is located in Kershaw County
How Far From Flat Rock 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 Flat Rock to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Flat Rock and extending to:
- Camden, which is the Seat of Kershaw County, lies 15 miles [24.1 km]<1> to the south. If you could walk a straight line from Flat Rock to Camden, 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 four to five hours.
- Columbia, which is the State Capital of South Carolina, lies 39 miles [62.8 km] to the southwest (SW). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take less than an hour, a buggy would take just about two full days and walking would take over two days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 364 miles [585.8 km] to the north northeast (NNE). Driving would take 6 hours, a buggy would take 15 days and walking would take 21 days.
- The shortest distance<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,245 miles [10,050.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,939 miles [11,167.2 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,821 miles [7,758.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<10>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Flat Rock. 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 obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Flat Rock) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Flat Rock. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 34.4704, Longitude: -80.6340 In this case, the coordinates for Flat Rock have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <2> | 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 Flat Rock, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy. |
| <3> | 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 Flat Rock 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. |
| <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 Flat Rock 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 310.099 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 305.303 degrees. |
| <10> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 307.645 degrees. |