Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in White Plains, we use the following websites to find information relevant to White Plains and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for White Plains
- 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 White Plains:
- 34.673170, -82.532630
- 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 White Plains
- 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 Anderson County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Anderson County
- Since White Plains is near Greenville County and also Pickens County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Greenville 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 White Plains ...
We found 21 communities that share the name White Plains.
There are two communities within South Carolina that are also named White Plains.
Beyond South Carolina, we know of another nineteen communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these nineteen communities, twenty are located in the United States and one is in Canada.
- Communities Located In South Carolina ...
- Cherokee County
- This White Plains is located in Cherokee County and lies 50 miles [80.5 km]<1> to the east northeast of the White Plains that is located in Anderson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cherokee County community of White Plains.
- Chesterfield County
- This White Plains is located in Chesterfield County and lies 120 miles [193.1 km]<1> to the east of the White Plains that is located in Anderson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chesterfield County community of White Plains.
- Cherokee County
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Calhoun County
- This White Plains is located in Calhoun County and lies 191 miles [307.4 km]<1> to the west southwest of the White Plains that is located in Anderson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Calhoun County community of White Plains.
- Chambers County
- This White Plains is located in Chambers County and lies 201 miles [323.5 km] to the southwest of the White Plains that is located in Anderson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chambers County community of White Plains.
- Georgia
- Greene County
- This White Plains is located in Greene County and lies 87 miles [140 km]<1> to the south southwest of the White Plains that is located in Anderson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Greene County community of White Plains.
- Illinois
- Cook County
- This White Plains is located in Cook County and lies 589 miles [947.9 km]<1> to the north northwest of the White Plains that is located in Anderson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cook County community of White Plains.
- Jersey County
- Although located in Jersey County, we don't know the location within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jersey County community of White Plains.
- Kentucky
- Allen 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 Kentucky community of White Plains [Allen County].
- Hopkins County
- This White Plains is located in Hopkins County and lies 321 miles [516.6 km]<1> to the northwest of the White Plains that is located in Anderson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hopkins County community of White Plains.
- Louisiana
- East Baton Rouge Parish
- This White Plains is located in East Baton Rouge Parish and lies 577 miles [928.6 km]<1> to the west southwest of the White Plains that is located in Anderson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the East Baton Rouge Parish community of White Plains.
- Manitoba
- This White Plains lies 1,293 miles [2,080.9 km]<1> to the north northwest of the White Plains that is located in Anderson County.
- Maryland
- Charles County
- This White Plains is located in Charles County and lies 411 miles [661.4 km]<1> to the northeast of the White Plains that is located in Anderson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Charles County community of White Plains.
- Wicomico County
- This White Plains is located in Wicomico County and lies 464 miles [746.7 km] to the northeast of the White Plains that is located in Anderson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wicomico County community of White Plains.
- Mississippi
- Harrison County
- This White Plains is located in Harrison County and lies 468 miles [753.2 km]<1> to the southwest of the White Plains that is located in Anderson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harrison County community of White Plains.
- Nevada
- Churchill 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 Nevada community of White Plains [Churchill County].
- New York
- Westchester County
- This White Plains is located in Westchester County and lies 648 miles [1,042.9 km]<1> to the northeast of the White Plains that is located in Anderson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Westchester County community of White Plains.
- North Carolina
- Cleveland County
- This White Plains is located in Cleveland County and lies 74 miles [119.1 km]<1> to the east northeast of the White Plains that is located in Anderson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cleveland County community of White Plains.
- Hyde County
- This White Plains is located in Hyde County and lies 371 miles [597.1 km] to the east of the White Plains that is located in Anderson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hyde County community of White Plains.
- Surry County
- This White Plains is located in Surry County and lies 162 miles [260.7 km] to the northeast of the White Plains that is located in Anderson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Surry County community of White Plains.
- Tennessee
- Putnam County
- This White Plains is located in Putnam County and lies 194 miles [312.2 km]<1> to the west northwest of the White Plains that is located in Anderson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Putnam County community of White Plains.
- Virginia
- Brunswick County
- This White Plains is located in Brunswick County and lies 290 miles [466.7 km]<1> to the east northeast of the White Plains that is located in Anderson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Brunswick County community of White Plains.
- Alabama
Curious and Interesting Names Near White Plains ...
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.
- Beaver Creek
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Beaver Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beaver Creek
- Beaver Creek is located in Anderson County
- Cheddar
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the south) - Cherokee Forest
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cherokee Forest have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherokee Forest
- Cherokee Forest is located in Pickens County
- Elizabeth Heights
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elizabeth Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elizabeth Heights
- Elizabeth Heights is located in Greenville County
- Five Forks
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Five Forks have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Five Forks
- Five Forks is located in Anderson County
- Forest Park
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Park
- Forest Park is located in Pickens County
- Fox Valley
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fox Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fox Valley
- Fox Valley is located in Anderson County
- Golden Grove
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Golden Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Golden Grove
- Golden Grove is located in Greenville County
- Harpers Ridge
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harpers Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harpers Ridge
- Harpers Ridge is located in Anderson County
- Heather Heights
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heather Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heather Heights
- Heather Heights is located in Anderson County
- Idlewild
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast) - Kings Court
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kings Court have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kings Court
- Kings Court is located in Anderson County
- Continue List (19 more) ...
- Kingsberry
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kingsberry have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kingsberry
- Kingsberry is located in Pickens County
- Kingswood Terrace
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kingswood Terrace have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kingswood Terrace
- Kingswood Terrace is located in Anderson County
- Long Meadows
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Long Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Long Meadows
- Long Meadows is located in Anderson County
- Moonville
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the east) - Pageland
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the north) - Pecan Terrace
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pecan Terrace have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pecan Terrace
- Pecan Terrace is located in Greenville County
- Pickensville
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pickensville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pickensville
- Pickensville is located in Pickens County
- Piercetown
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Piercetown have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Piercetown
- Piercetown is located in Anderson County
- Pinecrest
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the south) - Plainview Heights
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Plainview Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Plainview Heights
- Plainview Heights is located in Greenville County
- Powderville
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Powderville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Powderville
- Powderville is located in Anderson County
- Quail Haven
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Quail Haven have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quail Haven
- Quail Haven is located in Pickens County
- Quail Hollow
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Quail Hollow have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quail Hollow
- Quail Hollow is located in Anderson County
- Rockvale
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast) - Summer Place
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Summer Place have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Summer Place
- Summer Place is located in Anderson County
- Supreme Forest
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Supreme Forest have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Supreme Forest
- Supreme Forest is located in Greenville County
- Sweet Gum Trail
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sweet Gum Trail have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sweet Gum Trail
- Sweet Gum Trail is located in Anderson County
- Twinbrook
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the north) - Vista Heights
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vista Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vista Heights
- Vista Heights is located in Pickens County
- Kingsberry
How Far From White Plains 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 White Plains to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in White Plains and extending to:
- Anderson, which is the Seat of Anderson County, lies 13 miles [20.9 km]<1> to the south southwest. If you could walk a straight line from White Plains to Anderson, 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 97 miles [156.1 km] to the east southeast (ESE). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take less than two hours, a buggy would take three full days and walking would take 6 days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 421 miles [677.5 km] to the northeast (NE). Driving would take most of a day, a buggy would take 17 days and walking would take 24 days.
- The shortest distance<5> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,317 miles [10,166.2 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,019 miles [11,296 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,897 miles [7,881 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for White Plains. 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 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- White Plains) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in White Plains. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 34.6732, Longitude: -82.5326 In this case, the coordinates for White Plains 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 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 White Plains 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 White Plains 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 311.196 degrees. |
| <7> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 306.592 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 308.323 degrees. |