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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 Snug Harbor, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Snug Harbor 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 Snug Harbor:
    • 34.606212, -82.938480
    • 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 Snug Harbor
  • 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 Snug Harbor ...

We found seventeen communities that share the name Snug Harbor.

There is one other community in South Carolina which is also named Snug Harbor.

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

  • Communities Located In South Carolina ...
    • Lexington County
      • This Snug Harbor is located in Lexington County and lies 93 miles [149.7 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Snug Harbor that is located in Oconee County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lexington County community of Snug Harbor.
  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alaska
      • This Snug Harbor lies 3,395 miles [5,463.7 km]<1> to the northwest of the Snug Harbor that is located in Oconee County.
    • Connecticut
      • Fairfield County
      • This Snug Harbor is located in Fairfield County and lies 698 miles [1,123.3 km]<1> to the northeast of the Snug Harbor that is located in Oconee County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fairfield County community of Snug Harbor.
    • Delaware
      • Sussex County
      • This Snug Harbor is located in Sussex County and lies 494 miles [795 km]<1> to the northeast of the Snug Harbor that is located in Oconee County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sussex County community of Snug Harbor.
    • Florida
      • Martin County
      • This Snug Harbor is located in Martin County and lies 535 miles [861 km]<1> to the south southeast of the Snug Harbor that is located in Oconee County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Martin County community of Snug Harbor.
    • Maryland
      • Anne Arundel County
      • This Snug Harbor is located in Anne Arundel County and lies 460 miles [740.3 km]<1> to the northeast of the Snug Harbor that is located in Oconee County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Anne Arundel County community of Snug Harbor.
      • Worcester County
      • This Snug Harbor is located in Worcester County and lies 502 miles [807.9 km] to the east northeast of the Snug Harbor that is located in Oconee County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Worcester County community of Snug Harbor.
    • Massachusetts
      • Plymouth 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 Massachusetts community of Snug Harbor [Plymouth County].
    • Michigan
      • Chippewa County
      • This Snug Harbor is located in Chippewa County and lies 832 miles [1,339 km]<1> to the north of the Snug Harbor that is located in Oconee County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chippewa County community of Snug Harbor.
      • Ottawa County
      • This Snug Harbor is located in Ottawa County and lies 607 miles [976.9 km] to the north northwest of the Snug Harbor that is located in Oconee County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Ottawa County community of Snug Harbor.
    • New Jersey
      • Ocean County
      • This Snug Harbor is located in Ocean County and lies 609 miles [980.1 km]<1> to the northeast of the Snug Harbor that is located in Oconee County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Ocean County community of Snug Harbor.
    • North Carolina
      • Craven County
      • This Snug Harbor is located in Craven County and lies 333 miles [535.9 km]<1> to the east of the Snug Harbor that is located in Oconee County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Craven County community of Snug Harbor.
      • Perquimans County
      • This Snug Harbor is located in Perquimans County and lies 380 miles [611.6 km] to the east northeast of the Snug Harbor that is located in Oconee County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Perquimans County community of Snug Harbor.
    • Rhode Island
      • Washington County
      • This Snug Harbor is located in Washington County and lies 776 miles [1,248.9 km]<1> to the northeast of the Snug Harbor that is located in Oconee County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washington County community of Snug Harbor.
    • Texas
      • Brazoria County
      • Although located in Brazoria County, we don't know the location within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Brazoria County community of Snug Harbor.
    • Virginia
      • Norfolk City
      • This Snug Harbor is located in Norfolk City and lies 408 miles [656.6 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Snug Harbor that is located in Oconee County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Norfolk City community of Snug Harbor.
    • Washington
      • Clallam County
      • This Snug Harbor is located in Clallam County and lies 2,275 miles [3,661.3 km]<1> to the northwest of the Snug Harbor that is located in Oconee County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clallam County community of Snug Harbor.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Snug Harbor ...

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.

  • Bent Tree
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bent Tree have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bent Tree
    • Bent Tree is located in Oconee County
  • Cross Roads
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cross Roads have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cross Roads
    • Cross Roads is located in Oconee County
  • Earles Grove
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Earles Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Earles Grove
    • Earles Grove is located in Oconee County
  • Friendship
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Friendship have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Friendship
    • Friendship is located in Oconee County
  • Friendship Shores
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Friendship Shores have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Friendship Shores
    • Friendship Shores is located in Oconee County
  • Harris Ferry
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harris Ferry have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harris Ferry
    • Harris Ferry is located in Anderson County
  • Hicks Store
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hicks Store have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hicks Store
    • Hicks Store is located in Oconee County
  • Oakway
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oakway have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oakway
    • Oakway is located in Oconee County
  • Poplar Cove
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Poplar Cove have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Poplar Cove
    • Poplar Cove is located in Oconee County
  • Return
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Return have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Return
    • Return is located in Oconee County
  • Ridgeview
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ridgeview have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ridgeview
    • Ridgeview is located in Oconee County
  • Seven Oaks
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Seven Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Seven Oaks
    • Seven Oaks is located in Oconee County
  • Continue List   (7 more) ...
    • Singing Pines
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Singing Pines have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Singing Pines
      • Singing Pines is located in Oconee County
    • Spring Valley
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spring Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spring Valley
      • Spring Valley is located in Oconee County
    • Springbrook
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Springbrook have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Springbrook
      • Springbrook is located in Oconee County
    • Thriftwood
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Thriftwood have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Thriftwood
      • Thriftwood is located in Oconee County
    • Timberlake
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Timberlake have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Timberlake
      • Timberlake is located in Oconee County
    • Townville
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Walnut Grove
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Walnut Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<3> 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 Snug Harbor 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 Snug Harbor to various places of note, such as the White House.

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

  • Walhalla, which is the Seat of Oconee County, lies 13 miles [20.9 km]<1> to the north northwest. If you could walk a straight line from Snug Harbor to Walhalla, with an average speed<5> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take 6 hours 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 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 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 7,040 miles [11,329.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,918 miles [7,914.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Snug Harbor. 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 obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Snug Harbor) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Snug Harbor. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 34.6062, Longitude: -82.9385       In this case, the coordinates for Snug Harbor 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 Rock Creek to see Pete ... Rock 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 Snug Harbor 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>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 Snug Harbor 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 311.432 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 306.853 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 308.50 degrees.









 

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