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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 Indian Springs, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Indian Springs 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 Indian Springs:
    • 32.989060, -80.228707
    • 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.
    • Open the Heavens-Above website centered on Indian Springs
  • 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 Dorchester County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
    • Open the eBird sighting report for Dorchester County
    • Since Indian Springs is near Charleston County and also Berkeley County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
    • Open the eBird sighting report for Charleston County
    • Open the eBird sighting report for Berkeley 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:
    • Open the Waymark.com report for Indian Springs

Communities Also Named Indian Springs ...

We found 35 communities that are also named Indian Springs.

Within South Carolina, the name Indian Springs is unique.

Beyond South Carolina, we know of 35 communities that are located in the United States and Canada. Of these 35 communities, 34 are located in the United States and one is in Canada.

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • Choctaw County
      • This Indian Springs is located in Choctaw County and lies 460 miles [740.3 km]<1> to the west of the Indian Springs that is located in Dorchester County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Choctaw County community of Indian Springs.
      • Coffee County
      • This Indian Springs is located in Coffee County and lies 346 miles [556.8 km] to the west southwest of the Indian Springs that is located in Dorchester County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Coffee County community of Indian Springs.
      • Lauderdale County
      • This Indian Springs is located in Lauderdale County and lies 441 miles [709.7 km] to the west northwest of the Indian Springs that is located in Dorchester County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lauderdale County community of Indian Springs.
      • Mobile County
      • This Indian Springs is located in Mobile County and lies 490 miles [788.6 km] to the west southwest of the Indian Springs that is located in Dorchester County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mobile County community of Indian Springs.
    • Arizona
      • Maricopa County
      • This Indian Springs is located in Maricopa County and lies 1,840 miles [2,961.2 km]<1> to the west of the Indian Springs that is located in Dorchester County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Maricopa County community of Indian Springs.
    • California
      • Los Angeles County
      • This Indian Springs is located in Los Angeles County and lies 2,179 miles [3,506.8 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Indian Springs that is located in Dorchester County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Los Angeles County community of Indian Springs.
      • Madera County
      • This Indian Springs is located in Madera County and lies 2,235 miles [3,596.9 km] to the west northwest of the Indian Springs that is located in Dorchester County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Madera County community of Indian Springs.
      • Mendocino County
      • This Indian Springs is located in Mendocino County and lies 2,420 miles [3,894.6 km] to the west northwest of the Indian Springs that is located in Dorchester County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mendocino County community of Indian Springs.
      • San Diego County
      • This Indian Springs is located in San Diego County and lies 2,115 miles [3,403.8 km] to the west of the Indian Springs that is located in Dorchester County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the San Diego County community of Indian Springs.
    • Florida
      • Lake 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 Florida community of Indian Springs [Lake County].
    • Georgia
      • Butts County
      • This Indian Springs is located in Butts County and lies 214 miles [344.4 km]<1> to the west of the Indian Springs that is located in Dorchester County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Butts County community of Indian Springs.
      • Catoosa County
      • This Indian Springs is located in Catoosa County and lies 313 miles [503.7 km] to the west northwest of the Indian Springs that is located in Dorchester County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Catoosa County community of Indian Springs.
      • Paulding County
      • This Indian Springs is located in Paulding County and lies 270 miles [434.5 km] to the west northwest of the Indian Springs that is located in Dorchester County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Paulding County community of Indian Springs.
    • Indiana
      • Martin County
      • This Indian Springs is located in Martin County and lies 542 miles [872.3 km]<1> to the northwest of the Indian Springs that is located in Dorchester County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Martin County community of Indian Springs.
    • Manitoba
      • This Indian Springs lies 1,483 miles [2,386.7 km]<1> to the northwest of the Indian Springs that is located in Dorchester County.
    • Maryland
      • Frederick County
      • This Indian Springs is located in Frederick County and lies 473 miles [761.2 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Indian Springs that is located in Dorchester County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Frederick County community of Indian Springs.
      • Washington County
      • This Indian Springs is located in Washington County and lies 476 miles [766 km] to the north northeast of the Indian Springs that is located in Dorchester County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washington County community of Indian Springs.
    • Mississippi
      • Alcorn County
      • This Indian Springs is located in Alcorn County and lies 486 miles [782.1 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Indian Springs that is located in Dorchester County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Alcorn County community of Indian Springs.
      • Perry County
      • This Indian Springs is located in Perry County and lies 533 miles [857.8 km] to the west of the Indian Springs that is located in Dorchester County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Perry County community of Indian Springs.
    • Missouri
      • McDonald 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 Missouri community of Indian Springs [McDonald County].
      • Vernon County
      • This Indian Springs is located in Vernon County and lies 856 miles [1,377.6 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Indian Springs that is located in Dorchester County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Vernon County community of Indian Springs.
    • Nevada
      • Clark County
      • This Indian Springs is located in Clark County and lies 2,013 miles [3,239.6 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Indian Springs that is located in Dorchester County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clark County community of Indian Springs.
      • Nye 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 Nevada community of Indian Springs [Nye County].
    • New Jersey
      • Monmouth 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 New Jersey community of Indian Springs [Monmouth County].
    • New York
      • Onondaga 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 New York community of Indian Springs [Onondaga County].
    • North Carolina
      • Onslow County
      • This Indian Springs is located in Onslow County and lies 204 miles [328.3 km]<1> to the northeast of the Indian Springs that is located in Dorchester County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Onslow County community of Indian Springs.
      • Wayne County
      • This Indian Springs is located in Wayne County and lies 202 miles [325.1 km] to the northeast of the Indian Springs that is located in Dorchester County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wayne County community of Indian Springs.
    • Ohio
      • Butler County
      • This Indian Springs is located in Butler County and lies 500 miles [804.7 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Indian Springs that is located in Dorchester County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Butler County community of Indian Springs.
    • Oklahoma
      • Logan County
      • This Indian Springs is located in Logan County and lies 1,006 miles [1,619 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Indian Springs that is located in Dorchester County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Logan County community of Indian Springs.
    • Tennessee
      • Rutherford County
      • This Indian Springs is located in Rutherford County and lies 404 miles [650.2 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Indian Springs that is located in Dorchester County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rutherford County community of Indian Springs.
      • Sullivan 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 Tennessee community of Indian Springs [Sullivan County].
      • Williamson County
      • This Indian Springs is located in Williamson County and lies 427 miles [687.2 km] to the west northwest of the Indian Springs that is located in Dorchester County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Williamson County community of Indian Springs.
    • Texas
      • Polk County
      • Although located in Polk County, we don't know the location within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Polk County community of Indian Springs.
    • Virginia
      • Chesterfield County
      • This Indian Springs is located in Chesterfield County and lies 342 miles [550.4 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Indian Springs that is located in Dorchester County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chesterfield County community of Indian Springs.
      • Fairfax County
      • This Indian Springs is located in Fairfax County and lies 436 miles [701.7 km] to the north northeast of the Indian Springs that is located in Dorchester County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fairfax County community of Indian Springs.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Indian Springs ...

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.

  • Corey Point
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Corey Point is located in Dorchester County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Corey Point
  • Corey Wood
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Corey Wood is located in Dorchester County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Corey Wood
  • Cotton Hill
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Cotton Hill is located in Dorchester County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cotton Hill
  • Creekside
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Creekside is located in Dorchester County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Creekside
  • Evergreen
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Evergreen is located in Dorchester County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Evergreen
  • Farmdale
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Farmdale is located in Dorchester County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Farmdale
  • Flowertown Village
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Flowertown Village is located in Dorchester County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flowertown Village
  • Knightsville
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Knightsville is located in Dorchester County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Knightsville
  • Orchard Hill
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Orchard Hill is located in Dorchester County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Orchard Hill
  • Pecan Grove
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Pecan Grove is located in Dorchester County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pecan Grove
  • Quail Arbor
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Quail Arbor is located in Dorchester County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quail Arbor
  • Rosehill
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Rosehill is located in Dorchester County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rosehill
  • Continue List   (8 more) ...
    • Sprucewood
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Sprucewood is located in Dorchester County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sprucewood
    • Summerville Farms
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Summerville Farms is located in Dorchester County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Summerville Farms
    • Sweetbriar
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Sweetbriar is located in Dorchester County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sweetbriar
    • Tea Farm
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Tea Farm is located in Dorchester County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tea Farm
    • Trotters Ridge
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Trotters Ridge is located in Dorchester County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Trotters Ridge
    • Twin Lakes
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Twin Lakes is located in Dorchester County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Twin Lakes
    • Twin Oaks
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Twin Oaks is located in Dorchester County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Twin Oaks
    • Woodlawn
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Woodlawn is located in Dorchester County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodlawn

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

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

  • Saint George, which is the Seat of Dorchester County, lies 24 miles [38.6 km]<1> to the northwest. If you could walk a straight line from Indian Springs to Saint George, with an average speed<4> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take just about two full days to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take most of a day.
  • Columbia, which is the State Capital of South Carolina, lies 83 miles [133.6 km] to the north northwest (NNW). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take less than two hours, a buggy would take most of three days and walking would take 5 days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 445 miles [716.2 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<5> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,292 miles [10,126 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,979 miles [11,231.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,865 miles [7,829.5 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>'

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 from Point A (ie- Indian Springs) to Point B. In other words: 'As the crow flies'.
<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 Indian Springs 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 Indian Springs, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.
<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 Indian Springs to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Indian Springs. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 32.9891, Longitude: -80.2287       In this case, the coordinates for Indian Springs have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<6>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 309.856 degrees.
<7>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 304.81 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 307.918 degrees.