Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Richland, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Richland and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Richland
- 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 Richland:
- 34.67812, -83.025411
- 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 Richland
- 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 Oconee County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Oconee County
- Since Richland is near Stephens County and also Pickens County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Stephens County
- eBird sighting report for Pickens 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 Richland ...
We found 54 communities that share the name Richland.
There are two communities within South Carolina that are also named Richland.
Beyond South Carolina, we know of another 52 communities that are located throughout in the United States.
- Communities Located In South Carolina ...
- Richland County
- Saluda County
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Arkansas
- California
- Butte 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 California community of Richland [Butte County].
- San Diego County
- This Richland is located in San Diego County and lies 1,948 miles [3,135 km]<1> to the west of the Richland that is located in Oconee County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the San Diego County community of Richland.
- Florida
- Georgia
- Illinois
- Cook 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 Illinois community of Richland [Cook County].
- Sangamon County
- This Richland is located in Sangamon County and lies 517 miles [832 km]<1> to the northwest of the Richland that is located in Oconee County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sangamon County community of Richland.
- Indiana
- Rush County
- This Richland is located in Rush County and lies 357 miles [574.5 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Richland that is located in Oconee County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rush County community of Richland.
- Spencer County
- Although located in Spencer County, we don't know the location within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Spencer County community of Richland.
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kingman 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 Richland [Kingman County].
- Miami 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 Richland [Miami County].
- Nemaha 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 Richland [Nemaha County].
- Shawnee County
- This Richland is located in Shawnee County and lies 749 miles [1,205.4 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Richland that is located in Oconee County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Shawnee County community of Richland.
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Iberville Parish
- This Richland is located in Iberville Parish and lies 568 miles [914.1 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Richland that is located in Oconee County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Iberville Parish community of Richland.
- Rapides Parish
- 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 Louisiana community of Richland [Rapides Parish].
- Saint Mary Parish
- This Richland is located in Saint Mary Parish and lies 608 miles [978.5 km] to the west southwest of the Richland that is located in Oconee County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Saint Mary Parish community of Richland.
- Tensas Parish
- This Richland is located in Tensas Parish and lies 524 miles [843.3 km] to the west southwest of the Richland that is located in Oconee County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tensas Parish community of Richland.
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Otter Tail 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 Minnesota community of Richland [Otter Tail County].
- Rice 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 Richland [Rice County].
- Mississippi
- Holmes County
- This Richland is located in Holmes County and lies 416 miles [669.5 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Richland that is located in Oconee County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Holmes County community of Richland.
- Humphreys County
- This Richland is located in Humphreys County and lies 442 miles [711.3 km] to the west southwest of the Richland that is located in Oconee County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Humphreys County community of Richland.
- Rankin County
- This Richland is located in Rankin County and lies 444 miles [714.5 km] to the west southwest of the Richland that is located in Oconee County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rankin County community of Richland.
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- Ohio
- Clinton 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 Ohio community of Richland [Clinton County].
- Fairfield County
- This community is historic<3> and although located in Fairfield County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fairfield County community of Richland.
- Logan 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 Ohio community of Richland [Logan County].
- Richland County
- This community is historic and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Ohio community of Richland [Richland County].
- Vinton County
- This Richland is located in Vinton County and lies 312 miles [502.1 km]<1> to the north of the Richland that is located in Oconee County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Vinton County community of Richland.
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Cambria County
- This Richland is located in Cambria County and lies 477 miles [767.7 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Richland that is located in Oconee County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cambria County community of Richland.
- Delaware County
- This Richland is located in Delaware County and lies 558 miles [898 km] to the northeast of the Richland that is located in Oconee County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Delaware County community of Richland.
- Lebanon County
- This Richland is located in Lebanon County and lies 539 miles [867.4 km] to the northeast of the Richland that is located in Oconee County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lebanon County community of Richland.
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Davidson County
- This Richland is located in Davidson County and lies 238 miles [383 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Richland that is located in Oconee County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Davidson County community of Richland.
- Giles 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 Tennessee community of Richland [Giles County].
- Grainger County
- This Richland is located in Grainger County and lies 107 miles [172.2 km] to the north northwest of the Richland that is located in Oconee County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Grainger County community of Richland.
- Knox 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 Tennessee community of Richland [Knox County].
- Texas
- Navarro County
- This Richland is located in Navarro County and lies 795 miles [1,279.4 km]<1> to the west of the Richland that is located in Oconee County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Navarro County community of Richland.
- Rains County
- This Richland is located in Rains County and lies 743 miles [1,195.7 km] to the west of the Richland that is located in Oconee County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rains County community of Richland.
- Utah
- Washington
Curious and Interesting Names Near Richland ...
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.
- Bounty Land
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bounty Land have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bounty Land
- Bounty Land is located in Oconee County
- Cove Inlet
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)- 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
- Eleven Oaks
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eleven Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eleven Oaks
- Eleven Oaks is located in Oconee County
- Grover Square
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grover Square have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grover Square
- Grover Square is located in Oconee County
- Hicks Store
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hicks Store have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hicks Store
- Hicks Store is located in Oconee County
- Indian Oaks
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Oaks
- Indian Oaks is located in Oconee County
- Jason
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west) - Lakeview Heights
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)- 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
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)- 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
- Retreat
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest) - Return
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast) - Springbrook
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Springbrook have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Springbrook
- Springbrook is located in Oconee County
- Thriftwood
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Thriftwood have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Thriftwood
- Thriftwood is located in Oconee County
- Walnut Grove
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)- 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 Richland 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 Richland to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Richland and extending to:
- Walhalla, which is the Seat of Oconee County, lies just to the North Northwest.
- Columbia, which is the State Capital of South Carolina, lies 122 miles [196.3 km]<1> to the east southeast (ESE). If you could drive a straight line from Richland to Columbia, with an average speed<5>of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, it would take about two hours to make the trip. A comfortable walk of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour would take 7 days. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take 5 days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 440 miles [708.1 km] to the northeast (NE). 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 6,338 miles [10,200 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,041 miles [11,331.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,919 miles [7,916.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Richland. 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 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Richland) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Richland. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 34.6781, Longitude: -83.0254 |
| <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 Richland 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 Richland, 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 Richland 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 311.485 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 306.924 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 308.516 degrees. |