Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Waterford, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Waterford and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Waterford
- 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 Waterford:
- 34.160989, -79.833398
- 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 Waterford
- 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 Florence County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Florence County
- Since Waterford is near Darlington County and also Lee County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Darlington County
- eBird sighting report for Lee 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 Waterford ...
We found 43 communities that share the name Waterford.
Within South Carolina, the name Waterford is unique.
Beyond South Carolina, we know of another 43 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 43 communities, 39 are located in the United States and four are in Canada.
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- California
- Connecticut
- Florida
- Georgia
- Clarke County
- This Waterford is located in Clarke County and lies 200 miles [321.9 km]<1> to the west of the Waterford that is located in Florence County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clarke County community of Waterford.
- Cobb County
- This Waterford is located in Cobb County and lies 266 miles [428.1 km] to the west of the Waterford that is located in Florence County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cobb County community of Waterford.
- DeKalb County
- This Waterford is located in DeKalb County and lies 255 miles [410.4 km] to the west of the Waterford that is located in Florence County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the DeKalb County community of Waterford.
- Hall County
- This Waterford is located in Hall County and lies 230 miles [370.1 km] to the west of the Waterford that is located in Florence County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hall County community of Waterford.
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Elkhart 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 Indiana community of Waterford [Elkhart County].
- LaPorte County
- This Waterford is located in LaPorte County and lies 643 miles [1,034.8 km]<1> to the northwest of the Waterford that is located in Florence County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the LaPorte County community of Waterford.
- Kansas
- Grant 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 Kansas community of Waterford [Grant County].
- Stevens 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 Waterford [Stevens County].
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Frederick County
- This Waterford is located in Frederick County and lies 386 miles [621.2 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Waterford that is located in Florence County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Frederick County community of Waterford.
- Howard County
- This Waterford is located in Howard County and lies 382 miles [614.8 km] to the north northeast of the Waterford that is located in Florence County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Howard County community of Waterford.
- Prince George's 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 Maryland community of Waterford [Prince George's County].
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Oakland County
- This Waterford is located in Oakland County and lies 620 miles [997.8 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Waterford that is located in Florence County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Oakland County community of Waterford.
- Wayne 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 Michigan community of Waterford [Wayne County].
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- New Brunswick
- This Waterford lies 1,103 miles [1,775.1 km]<1> to the northeast of the Waterford that is located in Florence County.
- New York
- North Carolina
- Forsyth County
- This Waterford is located in Forsyth County and lies 133 miles [214 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Waterford that is located in Florence County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Forsyth County community of Waterford.
- Wilson County
- This Waterford is located in Wilson County and lies 153 miles [246.2 km] to the northeast of the Waterford that is located in Florence County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wilson County community of Waterford.
- Nova Scotia
- This Waterford lies 1,028 miles [1,654.4 km]<1> to the northeast of the Waterford that is located in Florence County.
- Ohio
- Columbiana County
- This community is historic<2> and although located in Columbiana County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Columbiana County community of Waterford.
- Knox County
- This Waterford is located in Knox County and lies 466 miles [750 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Waterford that is located in Florence County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Knox County community of Waterford.
- Washington County
- This Waterford is located in Washington County and lies 384 miles [618 km] to the north northwest of the Waterford that is located in Florence County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washington County community of Waterford.
- Ontario
- This Waterford lies 606 miles [975.3 km]<1> to the north of the Waterford that is located in Florence County.
- Pennsylvania
- Erie County
- This Waterford is located in Erie County and lies 537 miles [864.2 km]<1> to the north of the Waterford that is located in Florence County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Erie County community of Waterford.
- Westmoreland County
- This Waterford is located in Westmoreland County and lies 422 miles [679.1 km] to the north of the Waterford that is located in Florence County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Westmoreland County community of Waterford.
- York County
- This Waterford is located in York County and lies 436 miles [701.7 km] to the north northeast of the Waterford that is located in Florence County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the York County community of Waterford.
- Prince Edward Island
- This Waterford lies 1,201 miles [1,932.8 km]<1> to the northeast of the Waterford that is located in Florence County.
- Rhode Island
- South Dakota
- Texas
- Virginia
- Washington
- Wisconsin
Curious and Interesting Names Near Waterford ...
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.
- Alligator Lake
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Alligator Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alligator Lake
- Alligator Lake is located in Florence County
- College Park
(Less than 2 miles to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for College Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for College Park
- College Park is located in Florence County
- Cypress Point
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cypress Point have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cypress Point
- Cypress Point is located in Florence County
- Ebenezer
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ebenezer
- Ebenezer is located in Florence County
- Enchanted Meadows
(Less than 2 miles to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Enchanted Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Enchanted Meadows
- Enchanted Meadows is located in Florence County
- Farmwood
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west) - Grove Park
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grove Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grove Park
- Grove Park is located in Florence County
- Heritage
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west) - Hillcrest
(Less than 2 miles to the north) - Kings Grant
(Less than 2 miles to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kings Grant have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kings Grant
- Kings Grant is located in Florence County
- Landmark Woods
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Landmark Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Landmark Woods
- Landmark Woods is located in Florence County
- Longleaf
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east) - Continue List (5 more) ...
- Pineneedles
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pineneedles have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pineneedles
- Pineneedles is located in Florence County
- Rose Hill
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast) - South Park
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for South Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for South Park
- South Park is located in Florence County
- Sweetbriar
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sweetbriar have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sweetbriar
- Sweetbriar is located in Florence County
- Woodland Park
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodland Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodland Park
- Woodland Park is located in Florence County
- Pineneedles
How Far From Waterford 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 Waterford to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Waterford and extending to:
- Florence, which is the Seat of Florence County, lies just to the East Northeast.
- Columbia, which is the State Capital of South Carolina, lies 69 miles [111 km]<1> to the west (W). If you could walk a straight line from Waterford to Columbia, with an average speed<5> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take three full days to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take about three full days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 361 miles [581 km] to the north northeast (NNE). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take 6 hours, a buggy would take 15 days and walking would take 21 days.
- The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,223 miles [10,014.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,914 miles [11,127 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,797 miles [7,720 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Waterford. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Florence County: www.florenceco.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' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Waterford) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Waterford. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 34.1610, Longitude: -79.8334 In this case, the coordinates for Waterford 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 Waterford, 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 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 Waterford 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 Waterford 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 309.645 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 304.736 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 307.435 degrees. |