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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 Highland Acres, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Highland Acres 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 Highland Acres:
    • 34.512051, -82.619577
    • 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 Highland Acres
  • 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 Highland Acres ...

We found ten communities that share the name Highland Acres.

Within South Carolina, the name Highland Acres is unique.

Beyond South Carolina, we know of another ten communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these ten communities, nine are located in the United States and one is in Canada.

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Delaware
      • Kent County
      • This Highland Acres is located in Kent County and lies 504 miles [811.1 km]<1> to the northeast of the Highland Acres that is located in Anderson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kent County community of Highland Acres.
      • Sussex County
      • This Highland Acres is located in Sussex County and lies 506 miles [814.3 km] to the northeast of the Highland Acres that is located in Anderson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sussex County community of Highland Acres.
    • Louisiana
      • Jefferson Parish
      • 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 Louisiana community of Highland Acres [Jefferson Parish].
      • Natchitoches Parish
      • This Highland Acres is located in Natchitoches Parish and lies 637 miles [1,025.2 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Highland Acres that is located in Anderson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Natchitoches Parish community of Highland Acres.
    • Maryland
      • Howard County
      • This Highland Acres is located in Howard County and lies 448 miles [721 km]<1> to the northeast of the Highland Acres that is located in Anderson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Howard County community of Highland Acres.
    • North Carolina
      • Cumberland County
      • This Highland Acres is located in Cumberland County and lies 216 miles [347.6 km]<1> to the east of the Highland Acres that is located in Anderson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cumberland County community of Highland Acres.
      • Lee County
      • This Highland Acres is located in Lee County and lies 204 miles [328.3 km] to the east northeast of the Highland Acres that is located in Anderson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lee County community of Highland Acres.
    • Nova Scotia
      • 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 Nova Scotia community of Highland Acres.
    • Tennessee
      • Blount County
      • This Highland Acres is located in Blount County and lies 114 miles [183.5 km]<1> to the northwest of the Highland Acres that is located in Anderson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Blount County community of Highland Acres.
      • Sumner County
      • This Highland Acres is located in Sumner County and lies 257 miles [413.6 km] to the west northwest of the Highland Acres that is located in Anderson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sumner County community of Highland Acres.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Highland Acres ...

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.

  • Cedarwood
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedarwood have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedarwood
    • Cedarwood is located in Anderson County
  • Cherokee Farms
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cherokee Farms have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherokee Farms
    • Cherokee Farms is located in Anderson County
  • Clover Hill
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clover Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clover Hill
    • Clover Hill is located in Anderson County
  • Cloverdale
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cloverdale have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cloverdale
    • Cloverdale is located in Anderson County
  • Evergreen Hills
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Evergreen Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Evergreen Hills
    • Evergreen Hills is located in Anderson County
  • Fox Valley
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fox Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fox Valley
    • Fox Valley is located in Anderson County
  • Green Acres
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Acres have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Acres
    • Green Acres is located in Anderson County
  • Heather Heights
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heather Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heather Heights
    • Heather Heights is located in Anderson County
  • Heritage Hills
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heritage Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heritage Hills
    • Heritage Hills is located in Anderson County
  • Heritage Trace
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heritage Trace have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heritage Trace
    • Heritage Trace is located in Anderson County
  • Holly Creek
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holly Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holly Creek
    • Holly Creek is located in Anderson County
  • Homeland Park
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Homeland Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Homeland Park
    • Homeland Park is located in Anderson County
  • Continue List   (9 more) ...
    • Kings Court
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kings Court have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kings Court
      • Kings Court is located in Anderson County
    • Kingswood Terrace
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kingswood Terrace have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kingswood Terrace
      • Kingswood Terrace is located in Anderson County
    • Long Meadows
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Long Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Long Meadows
      • Long Meadows is located in Anderson County
    • Lyonswood
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lyonswood have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lyonswood
      • Lyonswood is located in Anderson County
    • Meadow Brook
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadow Brook have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadow Brook
      • Meadow Brook is located in Anderson County
    • Meadow Park
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadow Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadow Park
      • Meadow Park is located in Anderson County
    • Pinecrest
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pinecrest have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pinecrest
      • Pinecrest is located in Anderson County
    • Spring Park
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spring Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spring Park
      • Spring Park is located in Anderson County
    • Sweet Gum Trail
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sweet Gum Trail have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sweet Gum Trail
      • Sweet Gum Trail is located in Anderson County

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

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

  • Anderson, which is the Seat of Anderson County, lies just to the West Southwest.
  • Columbia, which is the State Capital of South Carolina, lies 97 miles [156.1 km]<1> to the east southeast (ESE). If you could drive a straight line from Highland Acres to Columbia, with an average speed<4>of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, it would take less than two hours to make the trip. A comfortable walk of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour would take 6 days. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take three full days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 432 miles [695.2 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 6,328 miles [10,183.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,029 miles [11,312.1 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,908 miles [7,898.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>

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

The official website for Anderson County: www.andersoncountysc.org/

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- Highland Acres) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Highland Acres. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 34.5121, Longitude: -82.6196       In this case, the coordinates for Highland Acres 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 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 Highland Acres 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 Highland Acres 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 311.244 degrees.
<7>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 306.623 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 308.40 degrees.




 

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