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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 Meadowbrook Heights, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Meadowbrook Heights 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 Meadowbrook Heights:
    • 34.517605, -82.701246
    • 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 Meadowbrook Heights
  • 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 Meadowbrook Heights ...

We found four communities that share the name Meadowbrook Heights.

Within South Carolina, the name Meadowbrook Heights is unique.

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

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • California
      • Riverside County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the California community of Meadowbrook Heights [Riverside County].
    • Colorado
      • Jefferson County
      • This Meadowbrook Heights is located in Jefferson County and lies 1,278 miles [2,056.7 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Meadowbrook Heights that is located in Anderson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of Meadowbrook Heights.
    • Virginia
      • Charlottesville City
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Virginia community of Meadowbrook Heights [Charlottesville City].
      • Culpeper County
      • This Meadowbrook Heights is located in Culpeper County and lies 376 miles [605.1 km]<2> to the northeast of the Meadowbrook Heights that is located in Anderson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Culpeper County community of Meadowbrook Heights.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Meadowbrook Heights ...

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 northeast)
    • 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
  • Centerville
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Centerville
    • Centerville is located in Anderson County
  • Cherokee Farms
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • 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
  • Clearview
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clearview have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clearview
    • Clearview is located in Anderson County
  • Cloverdale
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • 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
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • 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
  • Forest Park
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Park
    • Forest Park is located in Anderson County
  • Green Acres
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • 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
  • Green Forest
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Forest have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Forest
    • Green Forest is located in Anderson County
  • Heritage Hills
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • 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
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • 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
  • Hidden Lake
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hidden Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hidden Lake
    • Hidden Lake is located in Anderson County
  • Continue List   (14 more) ...
    • Hill and Dale
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hill and Dale have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hill and Dale
      • Hill and Dale is located in Anderson County
    • Holly Creek
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • 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
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • 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
    • Hunters Trail
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hunters Trail have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunters Trail
      • Hunters Trail is located in Anderson County
    • Indian Hills
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • 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 Anderson County
    • Indian Trail
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Trail have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Trail
      • Indian Trail is located in Anderson County
    • Kings Court
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • 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
    • Lyonswood
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • 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
    • Quail Creek
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Quail Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quail Creek
      • Quail Creek is located in Anderson County
    • Regency Park
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Regency Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Regency Park
      • Regency Park is located in Anderson County
    • Regency Woods
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Regency Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Regency Woods
      • Regency Woods is located in Anderson County
    • Spring Park
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • 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
    • Stonehaven
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stonehaven have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stonehaven
      • Stonehaven is located in Anderson County
    • Twin Lakes
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Twin Lakes have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Twin Lakes
      • Twin Lakes is located in Anderson County

How Far From Meadowbrook Heights 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 Meadowbrook Heights to various places of note, such as the White House.

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

  • Anderson, which is the Seat of Anderson County, lies just to the East Southeast.
  • Columbia, which is the State Capital of South Carolina, lies 101 miles [162.5 km]<2> to the east southeast (ESE). If you could drive a straight line from Meadowbrook Heights 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 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 7,033 miles [11,318.5 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,911 miles [7,903.5 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Meadowbrook Heights. 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>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 Meadowbrook Heights 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.
<2>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 drawn from Point A (ie- Meadowbrook Heights) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Meadowbrook Heights. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 34.5176, Longitude: -82.7012       In this case, the coordinates for Meadowbrook Heights have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<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 Meadowbrook Heights 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 311.291 degrees.
<7>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 306.679 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 308.431 degrees.




 

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