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

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

  • 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 Norway:
    • 33.451586, -81.125245
    • 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 Norway
  • 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 Norway ...

We found 22 communities that share the name Norway.

Within South Carolina, the name Norway is unique.

Beyond South Carolina, we know of another 22 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 22 communities, nineteen are located in the United States and three are in Canada.

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Florida
      • Gadsden 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 Florida community of Norway [Gadsden County].
    • Illinois
      • La Salle County
      • This Norway is located in La Salle County and lies 690 miles [1,110.4 km]<2> to the northwest of the Norway that is located in Orangeburg County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the La Salle County community of Norway.
    • Indiana
      • White County
      • This Norway is located in White County and lies 593 miles [954.3 km]<2> to the north northwest of the Norway that is located in Orangeburg County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the White County community of Norway.
    • Iowa
      • Benton County
      • This Norway is located in Benton County and lies 828 miles [1,332.5 km]<2> to the northwest of the Norway that is located in Orangeburg County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Benton County community of Norway.
    • Kansas
      • Doniphan 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 Kansas community of Norway [Doniphan County].
      • Republic County
      • This Norway is located in Republic County and lies 1,016 miles [1,635.1 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Norway that is located in Orangeburg County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Republic County community of Norway.
    • Maine
      • Oxford County
      • This Norway is located in Oxford County and lies 934 miles [1,503.1 km]<2> to the north northeast of the Norway that is located in Orangeburg County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Oxford County community of Norway.
    • Manitoba
      • This Norway lies 1,634 miles [2,629.7 km]<2> to the north northwest of the Norway that is located in Orangeburg County.
    • Michigan
      • Dickinson County
      • This Norway is located in Dickinson County and lies 925 miles [1,488.6 km]<2> to the north northwest of the Norway that is located in Orangeburg County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dickinson County community of Norway.
    • Minnesota
      • Goodhue 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 Minnesota community of Norway [Goodhue County].
      • Saint Louis 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 Minnesota community of Norway [Saint Louis County].
    • Mississippi
      • Yazoo County
      • This Norway is located in Yazoo County and lies 537 miles [864.2 km]<2> to the west of the Norway that is located in Orangeburg County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Yazoo County community of Norway.
    • Nebraska
      • Thomas County
      • This Norway is located in Thomas County and lies 1,217 miles [1,958.6 km]<2> to the northwest of the Norway that is located in Orangeburg County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Thomas County community of Norway.
    • New York
      • Herkimer County
      • This Norway is located in Herkimer County and lies 751 miles [1,208.6 km]<2> to the north northeast of the Norway that is located in Orangeburg County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Herkimer County community of Norway.
    • North Dakota
      • Dickey County
      • This Norway is located in Dickey County and lies 1,253 miles [2,016.5 km]<2> to the northwest of the Norway that is located in Orangeburg County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dickey County community of Norway.
    • Ontario
      • 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 Ontario community of Norway.
    • Oregon
      • Coos County
      • This Norway is located in Coos County and lies 2,397 miles [3,857.6 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Norway that is located in Orangeburg County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Coos County community of Norway.
    • Pennsylvania
      • Chester County
      • This Norway is located in Chester County and lies 536 miles [862.6 km]<2> to the north northeast of the Norway that is located in Orangeburg County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chester County community of Norway.
    • Prince Edward Island
      • This Norway lies 1,293 miles [2,080.9 km]<2> to the northeast of the Norway that is located in Orangeburg County.
    • South Dakota
      • Yankton 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 South Dakota community of Norway [Yankton County].
    • West Virginia
      • Marion County
      • This Norway is located in Marion County and lies 418 miles [672.7 km]<2> to the north of the Norway that is located in Orangeburg County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Marion County community of Norway.
    • Wisconsin
      • Monroe 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 Wisconsin community of Norway [Monroe County].

Curious and Interesting Names Near Norway ...

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.

  • Bobcat Landing
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bobcat Landing have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bobcat Landing
    • Bobcat Landing is located in Bamberg County
  • Boiling Spring ‑ Historic
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Boiling Spring have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Boiling Spring
    • Boiling Spring is located in Orangeburg County
  • Cope
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cope
    • Cope is located in Orangeburg County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 70 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cope <4>
  • Denmark
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
  • Finland
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Finland have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Finland
    • Finland is located in Bamberg County
  • Gravel Hill
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gravel Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gravel Hill
    • Gravel Hill is located in Orangeburg County
  • Great Branch
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Great Branch have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Great Branch
    • Great Branch is located in Orangeburg County
  • Healing Springs
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Healing Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Healing Springs
    • Healing Springs is located in Barnwell County
  • Lees
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lees have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lees
    • Lees is located in Bamberg County
  • Poplar Spring
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Poplar Spring have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Poplar Spring
    • Poplar Spring is located in Orangeburg County
  • Rosemary ‑ Historic
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rosemary have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rosemary
    • Rosemary is located in Barnwell County
  • Sweden
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sweden have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sweden
    • Sweden is located in Bamberg County

How Far From Norway to ...

We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers & Almanacs that were published in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the Gazetteers include the distance from a town such as Norway to various places of note, such as the White House.

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

  • Orangeburg, which is the Seat of Orangeburg County, lies 15 miles [24.1 km]<2> to the east. If you could walk a straight line from Norway to Orangeburg, with an average speed<5> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take most of a day to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take four to five hours.
  • Columbia, which is the State Capital of South Carolina, lies 38 miles [61.2 km] to the north (N). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take less than an hour, a buggy would take just about two full days and walking would take over two days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 439 miles [706.5 km] to the north northeast (NNE). Driving would take most of a day, a buggy would take 18 days and walking would take 25 days.
  • The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,311 miles [10,156.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,003 miles [11,270.2 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,886 miles [7,863.3 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>

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

The official website for Orangeburg County: www.orangeburgcounty.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 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 Norway 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' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Norway) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Norway. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 33.4516, Longitude: -81.1252    
<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're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<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 Norway 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 310.365 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 305.462 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 308.118 degrees.









 

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