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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 Park Place, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Park Place 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 Park Place:
    • 34.530940, -82.644856
    • 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 Park Place
  • 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 Park Place ...

We found twenty communities that share the name Park Place.

There is one other community in South Carolina which is also named Park Place.

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

  • Communities Located In South Carolina ...
    • Greenville County
      • This Park Place is located in Greenville County and lies 26 miles [41.8 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Park Place that is located in Anderson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Greenville County community of Park Place.
  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • Jefferson County
      • This Park Place is located in Jefferson County and lies 248 miles [399.1 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Park Place that is located in Anderson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of Park Place.
    • Arkansas
      • Lee County
      • This Park Place is located in Lee County and lies 451 miles [725.8 km]<1> to the west of the Park Place that is located in Anderson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lee County community of Park Place.
    • Georgia
      • Douglas County
      • This Park Place is located in Douglas County and lies 126 miles [202.8 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Park Place that is located in Anderson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Douglas County community of Park Place.
      • Paulding County
      • This Park Place is located in Paulding County and lies 127 miles [204.4 km] to the west southwest of the Park Place that is located in Anderson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Paulding County community of Park Place.
    • Illinois
      • Will County
      • This Park Place is located in Will County and lies 573 miles [922.2 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Park Place that is located in Anderson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Will County community of Park Place.
    • Louisiana
      • Saint Tammany Parish
      • This Park Place is located in Saint Tammany Parish and lies 508 miles [817.5 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Park Place that is located in Anderson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Saint Tammany Parish community of Park Place.
    • North Carolina
      • Union County
      • This Park Place is located in Union County and lies 123 miles [197.9 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Park Place that is located in Anderson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Union County community of Park Place.
    • Ohio
      • Hamilton County
      • This Park Place is located in Hamilton County and lies 340 miles [547.2 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Park Place that is located in Anderson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hamilton County community of Park Place.
      • Mahoning County
      • This community is historic<2> and although located in Mahoning County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mahoning County community of Park Place.
    • Oregon
      • Clackamas County
      • This Park Place is located in Clackamas County and lies 2,216 miles [3,566.3 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Park Place that is located in Anderson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clackamas County community of Park Place.
    • Pennsylvania
      • Delaware County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Pennsylvania community of Park Place [Delaware County].
      • Lackawanna 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 Pennsylvania community of Park Place [Lackawanna County].
      • Schuylkill County
      • This Park Place is located in Schuylkill County and lies 563 miles [906.1 km]<1> to the northeast of the Park Place that is located in Anderson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Schuylkill County community of Park Place.
    • Texas
      • Galveston County
      • This Park Place is located in Galveston County and lies 811 miles [1,305.2 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Park Place that is located in Anderson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Galveston County community of Park Place.
      • Harris County
      • This Park Place is located in Harris County and lies 809 miles [1,302 km] to the west southwest of the Park Place that is located in Anderson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harris County community of Park Place.
    • Utah
      • Salt Lake County
      • This Park Place is located in Salt Lake County and lies 1,644 miles [2,645.8 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Park Place that is located in Anderson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Salt Lake County community of Park Place.
      • Weber County
      • This Park Place is located in Weber County and lies 1,654 miles [2,661.9 km] to the west northwest of the Park Place that is located in Anderson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Weber County community of Park Place.
    • Virginia
      • Norfolk City
      • This Park Place is located in Norfolk City and lies 391 miles [629.3 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Park Place that is located in Anderson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Norfolk City community of Park Place.
      • Salem City
      • This Park Place is located in Salem City and lies 239 miles [384.6 km] to the northeast of the Park Place that is located in Anderson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Salem City community of Park Place.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Park Place ...

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
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedarwood have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedarwood
    • Cedarwood is located in Anderson County
  • Centerville
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Centerville
    • Centerville is located in Anderson County
  • Cherokee Farms
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cherokee Farms have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherokee Farms
    • Cherokee Farms is located in Anderson County
  • Evergreen Hills
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Evergreen Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> 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 northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Park
    • Forest Park is located in Anderson County
  • Fox Valley
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fox Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fox Valley
    • Fox Valley is located in Anderson County
  • Harpers Ridge
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harpers Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harpers Ridge
    • Harpers Ridge is located in Anderson County
  • Heather Heights
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heather Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heather Heights
    • Heather Heights is located in Anderson County
  • Heritage Hills
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heritage Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heritage Hills
    • Heritage Hills is located in Anderson County
  • Heritage Trace
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heritage Trace have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heritage Trace
    • Heritage Trace is located in Anderson County
  • Hill and Dale
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hill and Dale have been provided by the GNIS.<4> 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
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holly Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holly Creek
    • Holly Creek is located in Anderson County
  • Continue List   (11 more) ...
    • Kings Court
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kings Court have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kings Court
      • Kings Court is located in Anderson County
    • Kingswood Terrace
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kingswood Terrace have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kingswood Terrace
      • Kingswood Terrace is located in Anderson County
    • Long Meadows
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Long Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Long Meadows
      • Long Meadows is located in Anderson County
    • Lyonswood
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lyonswood have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lyonswood
      • Lyonswood is located in Anderson County
    • Pinecrest
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pinecrest have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pinecrest
      • Pinecrest is located in Anderson County
    • Quail Hollow
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Quail Hollow have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quail Hollow
      • Quail Hollow is located in Anderson County
    • Regency Park
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Regency Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Regency Park
      • Regency Park is located in Anderson County
    • Spring Park
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spring Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spring Park
      • Spring Park is located in Anderson County
    • Summer Place
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Summer Place have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Summer Place
      • Summer Place is located in Anderson County
    • Sweet Gum Trail
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sweet Gum Trail have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sweet Gum Trail
      • Sweet Gum Trail is located in Anderson County
    • Twin Lakes
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Twin Lakes have been provided by the GNIS.<4> 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 Park Place 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 Park Place to various places of note, such as the White House.

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

  • Anderson, which is the Seat of Anderson County, lies just to the South Southwest.
  • Columbia, which is the State Capital of South Carolina, lies 98 miles [157.7 km]<1> to the east southeast (ESE). If you could drive a straight line from Park Place to Columbia, with an average speed<5>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 432 miles [695.2 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 6,329 miles [10,185.5 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,030 miles [11,313.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,908 miles [7,898.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Park Place. 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>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Park Place) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Park Place. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 34.5309, Longitude: -82.6449       In this case, the coordinates for Park Place have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<2>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 Park Place, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.
<3>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 Park Place 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.
<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 Park Place 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 311.259 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 306.643 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 308.405 degrees.




 

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