Outdoor Activities ...

As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).

When in Jones Crossroads, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Jones Crossroads and the surrounding area.

• Weather ...
  • Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
  • The National Weather Service forecast for Jones Crossroads

• 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 Jones Crossroads:
  • 34.071391, -79.866513
  • 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 Jones Crossroads

• 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 Florence County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
  • eBird sighting report for Florence County
  • Since Jones Crossroads is near Sumter County and also Lee County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
  • eBird sighting report for Sumter County
  • eBird sighting report for Lee 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 Jones Crossroads ...

We found nine communities that share the name Jones Crossroads.

There are four communities within South Carolina that are also named Jones Crossroads.

Beyond South Carolina, we know of another five communities that are located throughout in the United States.

• Communities Located In South Carolina ...
  • Aiken County
    • This Jones Crossroads is located in Aiken County and lies 98 miles [157.7 km]<1> to the west of the Jones Crossroads that is located in Florence County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Aiken County community of Jones Crossroads.
  • Horry County
    • This Jones Crossroads is located in Horry County and lies 39 miles [62.8 km]<1> to the east of the Jones Crossroads that is located in Florence County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Horry County community of Jones Crossroads.
  • Lancaster County
    • This Jones Crossroads is located in Lancaster County and lies 65 miles [104.6 km]<1> to the northwest of the Jones Crossroads that is located in Florence County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lancaster County community of Jones Crossroads.
  • Saluda County
    • This Jones Crossroads is located in Saluda County and lies 102 miles [164.2 km]<1> to the west of the Jones Crossroads that is located in Florence County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Saluda County community of Jones Crossroads.

• Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
  • Alabama
    • Houston County
    • This Jones Crossroads is located in Houston County and lies 381 miles [613.2 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Jones Crossroads that is located in Florence County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Houston County community of Jones Crossroads.
    • Limestone County
    • This Jones Crossroads is located in Limestone County and lies 408 miles [656.6 km] to the west of the Jones Crossroads that is located in Florence County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Limestone County community of Jones Crossroads.
  • Delaware
    • Sussex County
    • This Jones Crossroads is located in Sussex County and lies 397 miles [638.9 km]<1> to the northeast of the Jones Crossroads that is located in Florence County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sussex County community of Jones Crossroads.
  • Georgia
    • Early County
    • This Jones Crossroads is located in Early County and lies 356 miles [572.9 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Jones Crossroads that is located in Florence County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Early County community of Jones Crossroads.
    • Troup County
    • This Jones Crossroads is located in Troup County and lies 308 miles [495.7 km] to the west southwest of the Jones Crossroads that is located in Florence County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Troup County community of Jones Crossroads.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Jones Crossroads ...

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.

• Alligator Lake
  (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Alligator Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alligator Lake
  • Alligator Lake is located in Florence County
• College Park
  (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for College Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for College Park
  • College Park is located in Florence County
• Cypress Point
  (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cypress Point have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cypress Point
  • Cypress Point is located in Florence County
• Ebenezer
  (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ebenezer
  • Ebenezer is located in Florence County
• Enchanted Meadows
  (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Enchanted Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Enchanted Meadows
  • Enchanted Meadows is located in Florence County
• Farmwood
  (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Farmwood have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Farmwood
  • Farmwood is located in Florence County
• Ferndale
  (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ferndale have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ferndale
  • Ferndale is located in Florence County
• Hamville ‑ Historic
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hamville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hamville
  • Hamville is located in Florence County
• Heritage
  (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heritage have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heritage
  • Heritage is located in Florence County
• Hillcrest
  (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hillcrest have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hillcrest
  • Hillcrest is located in Florence County
• Hobbs Crossroads
  (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hobbs Crossroads
  • Hobbs Crossroads is located in Sumter County
• Java
  (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Java have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Java
  • Java is located in Florence County
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  • Kelly Farms
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kelly Farms have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kelly Farms
    • Kelly Farms is located in Florence County
  • Kings Grant
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kings Grant have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kings Grant
    • Kings Grant is located in Florence County
  • Landmark Woods
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Landmark Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Landmark Woods
    • Landmark Woods is located in Florence County
  • Longleaf
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Longleaf have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Longleaf
    • Longleaf is located in Florence County
  • Park City
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Park City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Park City
    • Park City is located in Florence County
  • Pineneedles
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pineneedles have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pineneedles
    • Pineneedles is located in Florence County
  • Pleasant View ‑ Historic
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pleasant View have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant View
    • Pleasant View is located in Florence County
  • Rose Hill
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rose Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rose Hill
    • Rose Hill is located in Florence County
  • South Park
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for South Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for South Park
    • South Park is located in Florence County
  • Sparrows Crossroads
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sparrows Crossroads have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sparrows Crossroads
    • Sparrows Crossroads is located in Florence County
  • Sweetbriar
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sweetbriar have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sweetbriar
    • Sweetbriar is located in Florence County
  • Woodland Park
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodland Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodland Park
    • Woodland Park is located in Florence County

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

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

• Florence, which is the Seat of Florence County, lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<1> to the north northeast. If you could walk a straight line from Jones Crossroads to Florence, with an average speed<3> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take four to five hours to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take a little over three hours.
• Columbia, which is the State Capital of South Carolina, lies 67 miles [107.8 km] to the west (W). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take less than two hours, a buggy would take about three full days and walking would take three full days.
• The White House (Washington, DC) is 368 miles [592.2 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<4> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,229 miles [10,024.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<5>
• The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,919 miles [11,135.1 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
• The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,803 miles [7,729.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>

Off-the-Road Links ...

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

The official website for Florence County: www.florenceco.org/

The official website for State of South Carolina: https://sc.gov/