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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 Washington Park, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Washington Park 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 Washington Park:
    • 33.708505, -78.865026
    • 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 Washington Park
  • 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 Washington Park ...

We found 23 communities that share the name Washington Park.

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

Beyond South Carolina, we know of another 22 communities that are located throughout in the United States.

  • Communities Located In South Carolina ...
    • Richland County
      • This Washington Park is located in Richland County and lies 123 miles [197.9 km]<1> to the west of the Washington Park that is located in Horry County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Richland County community of Washington Park.
  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • Colbert County
      • This Washington Park is located in Colbert County and lies 507 miles [815.9 km]<1> to the west of the Washington Park that is located in Horry County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Colbert County community of Washington Park.
      • Montgomery County
      • This Washington Park is located in Montgomery County and lies 441 miles [709.7 km] to the west of the Washington Park that is located in Horry County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of Washington Park.
    • Arizona
      • Gila County
      • This Washington Park is located in Gila County and lies 1,846 miles [2,970.8 km]<1> to the west of the Washington Park that is located in Horry County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Gila County community of Washington Park.
    • Connecticut
      • New Haven County
      • Although located in New Haven County, we don't know the location within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the New Haven County community of Washington Park.
    • Delaware
      • New Castle County
      • This Washington Park is located in New Castle County and lies 449 miles [722.6 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Washington Park that is located in Horry County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the New Castle County community of Washington Park.
    • Florida
      • Broward County
      • This Washington Park is located in Broward County and lies 528 miles [849.7 km]<1> to the south of the Washington Park that is located in Horry County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Broward County community of Washington Park.
      • Glades County
      • This Washington Park is located in Glades County and lies 492 miles [791.8 km] to the south southwest of the Washington Park that is located in Horry County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Glades County community of Washington Park.
      • Hillsborough County
      • This Washington Park is located in Hillsborough County and lies 437 miles [703.3 km] to the south southwest of the Washington Park that is located in Horry County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hillsborough County community of Washington Park.
    • Illinois
      • Cook County
      • This Washington Park is located in Cook County and lies 734 miles [1,181.3 km]<1> to the northwest of the Washington Park that is located in Horry County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cook County community of Washington Park.
      • Saint Clair County
      • This Washington Park is located in Saint Clair County and lies 711 miles [1,144.2 km] to the west northwest of the Washington Park that is located in Horry County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Saint Clair County community of Washington Park.
    • Maryland
      • Kent County
      • This Washington Park is located in Kent County and lies 410 miles [659.8 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Washington Park that is located in Horry County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kent County community of Washington Park.
    • Missouri
      • Jackson 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 Missouri community of Washington Park [Jackson County].
    • New Jersey
      • Essex 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 New Jersey community of Washington Park [Essex County].
      • Middlesex County
      • This Washington Park is located in Middlesex County and lies 530 miles [853 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Washington Park that is located in Horry County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Middlesex County community of Washington Park.
    • North Carolina
      • Beaufort County
      • This Washington Park is located in Beaufort County and lies 163 miles [262.3 km]<1> to the northeast of the Washington Park that is located in Horry County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Beaufort County community of Washington Park.
      • Davidson County
      • This Washington Park is located in Davidson County and lies 164 miles [263.9 km] to the north northwest of the Washington Park that is located in Horry County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Davidson County community of Washington Park.
    • Pennsylvania
      • Montgomery County
      • This Washington Park is located in Montgomery County and lies 481 miles [774.1 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Washington Park that is located in Horry County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of Washington Park.
    • Rhode Island
      • Providence 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 Rhode Island community of Washington Park [Providence County].
    • Virginia
      • Greensville County
      • This Washington Park is located in Greensville County and lies 218 miles [350.8 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Washington Park that is located in Horry County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Greensville County community of Washington Park.
      • Norfolk City
      • This Washington Park is located in Norfolk City and lies 265 miles [426.5 km] to the north northeast of the Washington Park that is located in Horry County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Norfolk City community of Washington Park.
      • Richmond City
      • This Washington Park is located in Richmond City and lies 279 miles [449 km] to the north northeast of the Washington Park that is located in Horry County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Richmond City community of Washington Park.
    • Washington
      • Yakima County
      • This Washington Park is located in Yakima County and lies 2,337 miles [3,761 km]<1> to the northwest of the Washington Park that is located in Horry County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Yakima County community of Washington Park.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Washington Park ...

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.

  • Cane Patch
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cane Patch have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cane Patch
    • Cane Patch is located in Horry County
  • Cypress Creek
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cypress Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cypress Creek
    • Cypress Creek is located in Horry County
  • Forest Dunes
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest Dunes have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Dunes
    • Forest Dunes is located in Horry County
  • Hurl Rocks
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hurl Rocks have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hurl Rocks
    • Hurl Rocks is located in Horry County
  • Lake Shore
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake Shore have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Shore
    • Lake Shore is located in Horry County
  • Long Bay
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Long Bay have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Long Bay
    • Long Bay is located in Horry County
  • Ocean Forest
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ocean Forest have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ocean Forest
    • Ocean Forest is located in Horry County
  • Pebble Beach
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pebble Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pebble Beach
    • Pebble Beach is located in Horry County
  • Pine Island
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pine Island have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pine Island
    • Pine Island is located in Horry County
  • Plantation Point
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Plantation Point have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Plantation Point
    • Plantation Point is located in Horry County
  • Seaview Place
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Seaview Place have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Seaview Place
    • Seaview Place is located in Horry County
  • Springmaid Beach
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Springmaid Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Springmaid Beach
    • Springmaid Beach is located in Horry County

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

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

  • Conway, which is the Seat of Horry County, lies 13 miles [20.9 km]<1> to the northwest. If you could walk a straight line from Washington Park to Conway, with an average speed<4> 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 126 miles [202.8 km] to the west (W). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take less than three hours, a buggy would take 5 days and walking would take 8 days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 372 miles [598.7 km] to the north northeast (NNE). Driving would take 6 hours, a buggy would take 15 days and walking would take 22 days.
  • The shortest distance<5> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,200 miles [9,977.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,886 miles [11,081.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,772 miles [7,679.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>

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

The official website for Horry County: www.horrycounty.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 '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- Washington Park) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Washington Park. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 33.7085, Longitude: -78.8650       In this case, the coordinates for Washington Park 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 Washington Park 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 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.
<5>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 Washington Park to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East.
<6>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 309.104 degrees.
<7>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 304.051 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 307.214 degrees.




 

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