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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 Millbrook, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Millbrook 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 Millbrook:
    • 34.698714, -82.890146
    • 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 Millbrook
  • 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 Millbrook ...

We found 30 communities that share the name Millbrook.

Within South Carolina, the name Millbrook is unique.

Beyond South Carolina, we know of another 30 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 30 communities, 27 are located in the United States and four are in Canada.

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • Elmore County
      • This Millbrook is located in Elmore County and lies 251 miles [403.9 km]<1> to the southwest of the Millbrook that is located in Oconee County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Elmore County community of Millbrook.
    • Connecticut
      • New Haven County
      • This Millbrook is located in New Haven County and lies 712 miles [1,145.9 km]<1> to the northeast of the Millbrook that is located in Oconee County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the New Haven County community of Millbrook.
    • Georgia
      • Fulton County
      • This Millbrook is located in Fulton County and lies 103 miles [165.8 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Millbrook that is located in Oconee County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fulton County community of Millbrook.
    • Illinois
      • Kendall County
      • This Millbrook is located in Kendall County and lies 567 miles [912.5 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Millbrook that is located in Oconee County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kendall County community of Millbrook.
    • Kansas
      • Graham 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 Kansas community of Millbrook [Graham County].
      • Sedgwick 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 Kansas community of Millbrook [Sedgwick County].
    • Manitoba
      • This Millbrook lies 1,258 miles [2,024.6 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Millbrook that is located in Oconee County.
    • Maryland
      • Kent County
      • This Millbrook is located in Kent County and lies 487 miles [783.8 km]<1> to the northeast of the Millbrook that is located in Oconee County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kent County community of Millbrook.
      • Prince George's 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 Maryland community of Millbrook [Prince George's County].
    • Massachusetts
      • Plymouth County
      • This Millbrook is located in Plymouth County and lies 831 miles [1,337.4 km]<1> to the northeast of the Millbrook that is located in Oconee County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Plymouth County community of Millbrook.
    • Michigan
      • Mecosta County
      • This Millbrook is located in Mecosta County and lies 622 miles [1,001 km]<1> to the north of the Millbrook that is located in Oconee County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mecosta County community of Millbrook.
    • Missouri
      • Cole 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 Missouri community of Millbrook [Cole County].
    • New Jersey
      • Morris County
      • This Millbrook is located in Morris County and lies 622 miles [1,001 km]<1> to the northeast of the Millbrook that is located in Oconee County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Morris County community of Millbrook.
      • Warren County
      • This Millbrook is located in Warren County and lies 616 miles [991.4 km] to the northeast of the Millbrook that is located in Oconee County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Warren County community of Millbrook.
    • New York
      • Dutchess County
      • This Millbrook is located in Dutchess County and lies 697 miles [1,121.7 km]<1> to the northeast of the Millbrook that is located in Oconee County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dutchess County community of Millbrook.
    • North Carolina
      • Forsyth County
      • This Millbrook is located in Forsyth County and lies 173 miles [278.4 km]<1> to the northeast of the Millbrook that is located in Oconee County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Forsyth County community of Millbrook.
      • New Hanover County
      • This Millbrook is located in New Hanover County and lies 288 miles [463.5 km] to the east of the Millbrook that is located in Oconee County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the New Hanover County community of Millbrook.
      • Pitt County
      • Although located in Pitt County, we don't know the location within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pitt County community of Millbrook.
      • Wake County
      • This Millbrook is located in Wake County and lies 254 miles [408.8 km] to the east northeast of the Millbrook that is located in Oconee County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wake County community of Millbrook.
      • Wilson County
      • This Millbrook is located in Wilson County and lies 285 miles [458.7 km] to the east northeast of the Millbrook that is located in Oconee County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wilson County community of Millbrook.
    • Nova Scotia
      • This Millbrook lies 1,264 miles [2,034.2 km]<1> to the northeast of the Millbrook that is located in Oconee County.
    • Ohio
      • Wayne County
      • This Millbrook is located in Wayne County and lies 419 miles [674.3 km]<1> to the north of the Millbrook that is located in Oconee County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wayne County community of Millbrook.
    • Ontario
      • This Millbrook lies 693 miles [1,115.3 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Millbrook that is located in Oconee County.
    • Pennsylvania
      • Centre 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 Pennsylvania community of Millbrook [Centre County].
      • Mercer County
      • This Millbrook is located in Mercer County and lies 477 miles [767.7 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Millbrook that is located in Oconee County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mercer County community of Millbrook.
    • Vermont
      • Windsor County
      • This Millbrook is located in Windsor County and lies 835 miles [1,343.8 km]<1> to the northeast of the Millbrook that is located in Oconee County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Windsor County community of Millbrook.
    • Virginia
      • Augusta County
      • This Millbrook is located in Augusta County and lies 321 miles [516.6 km]<1> to the northeast of the Millbrook that is located in Oconee County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Augusta County community of Millbrook.
      • Stafford County
      • This Millbrook is located in Stafford County and lies 395 miles [635.7 km] to the northeast of the Millbrook that is located in Oconee County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Stafford County community of Millbrook.
    • West Virginia
      • Hampshire County
      • This Millbrook is located in Hampshire County and lies 393 miles [632.5 km]<1> to the northeast of the Millbrook that is located in Oconee County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hampshire County community of Millbrook.
    • Wyoming
      • Albany County
      • This Millbrook is located in Albany County and lies 1,328 miles [2,137.2 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Millbrook that is located in Oconee County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Albany County community of Millbrook.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Millbrook ...

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.

  • Adams Crossing
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Adams Crossing have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Adams Crossing
    • Adams Crossing is located in Oconee County
  • Cherokee Gardens
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cherokee Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherokee Gardens
    • Cherokee Gardens is located in Oconee County
  • Cove Inlet
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cove Inlet have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cove Inlet
    • Cove Inlet is located in Oconee County
  • Doris Heights
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Doris Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Doris Heights
    • Doris Heights is located in Oconee County
  • Enchanted Hills
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Enchanted Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Enchanted Hills
    • Enchanted Hills is located in Oconee County
  • Fox Run
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fox Run have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fox Run
    • Fox Run is located in Oconee County
  • Indian Hills
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Hills
    • Indian Hills is located in Oconee County
  • Lakeview Heights
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lakeview Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lakeview Heights
    • Lakeview Heights is located in Oconee County
  • Normandy Shores
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Normandy Shores have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Normandy Shores
    • Normandy Shores is located in Oconee County
  • Pickens Ferry
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pickens Ferry have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pickens Ferry
    • Pickens Ferry is located in Oconee County
  • Poplar Cove
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Poplar Cove have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Poplar Cove
    • Poplar Cove is located in Oconee County
  • Ridgeview
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ridgeview have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ridgeview
    • Ridgeview is located in Oconee County
  • Continue List   (6 more) ...
    • Singing Pines
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Singing Pines have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Singing Pines
      • Singing Pines is located in Oconee County
    • Spring Valley
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spring Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spring Valley
      • Spring Valley is located in Oconee County
    • Stone Haven
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stone Haven have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stone Haven
      • Stone Haven is located in Oconee County
    • Village Creek
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Village Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Village Creek
      • Village Creek is located in Oconee County
    • Vista Grove
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vista Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vista Grove
      • Vista Grove is located in Oconee County
    • Walnut Grove
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Walnut Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Walnut Grove
      • Walnut Grove is located in Oconee County

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

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

  • Walhalla, which is the Seat of Oconee County, lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<1> to the west northwest. If you could walk a straight line from Millbrook to Walhalla, with an average speed<5> 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 116 miles [186.7 km] to the east southeast (ESE). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take about two hours, a buggy would take 5 days and walking would take 7 days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 434 miles [698.5 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<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,331 miles [10,188.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,034 miles [11,320.1 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,912 miles [7,905.1 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>

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

The official website for Oconee County: www.oconeesc.com/

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 things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Millbrook) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Millbrook. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 34.6987, Longitude: -82.8901       In this case, the coordinates for Millbrook 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 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 Millbrook 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 Millbrook, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.
<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 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.
<6>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 Millbrook to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East.
<7>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 311.406 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 306.836 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 308.457 degrees.









 

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