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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 Blue Springs, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Blue Springs 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 Blue Springs:
    • 35.742017, -84.667160
    • 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 Blue Springs
  • 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 Blue Springs ...

We found 24 communities that share the name Blue Springs.

There are three communities within Tennessee that are also named Blue Springs.

Beyond Tennessee, we know of another 21 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 21 communities, 22 are located in the United States and two are in Canada.

  • Communities Located In Tennessee ...
    • Bradley County
      • This Blue Springs is located in Bradley County and lies 47 miles [75.6 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Blue Springs that is located in Roane County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bradley County community of Blue Springs.
    • DeKalb County
      • This Blue Springs is located in DeKalb County and lies 66 miles [106.2 km]<1> to the west of the Blue Springs that is located in Roane County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the DeKalb County community of Blue Springs.
    • Hamilton County
      • This Blue Springs is located in Hamilton County and lies 42 miles [67.6 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Blue Springs that is located in Roane County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hamilton County community of Blue Springs.
  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • Barbour County
      • This Blue Springs is located in Barbour County and lies 285 miles [458.7 km]<1> to the south of the Blue Springs that is located in Roane County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Barbour County community of Blue Springs.
      • Blount County
      • This Blue Springs is located in Blount County and lies 153 miles [246.2 km] to the southwest of the Blue Springs that is located in Roane County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Blount County community of Blue Springs.
      • Calhoun County
      • This Blue Springs is located in Calhoun County and lies 151 miles [243 km] to the south southwest of the Blue Springs that is located in Roane County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Calhoun County community of Blue Springs.
      • Coosa County
      • This Blue Springs is located in Coosa County and lies 211 miles [339.6 km] to the south southwest of the Blue Springs that is located in Roane County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Coosa County community of Blue Springs.
      • Covington County
      • This Blue Springs is located in Covington County and lies 327 miles [526.3 km] to the south southwest of the Blue Springs that is located in Roane County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Covington County community of Blue Springs.
    • Arkansas
      • Bradley County
      • This community is historic<2> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Arkansas community of Blue Springs [Bradley County].
      • Garland County
      • This Blue Springs is located in Garland County and lies 479 miles [770.9 km]<1> to the west of the Blue Springs that is located in Roane County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Garland County community of Blue Springs.
    • British Columbia
      • This Blue Springs lies 1,970 miles [3,170.4 km]<1> to the northwest of the Blue Springs that is located in Roane County.
    • Florida
      • Hamilton County
      • This Blue Springs is located in Hamilton County and lies 372 miles [598.7 km]<1> to the south southeast of the Blue Springs that is located in Roane County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hamilton County community of Blue Springs.
      • Lake 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 Florida community of Blue Springs [Lake County].
      • Volusia 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 Florida community of Blue Springs [Volusia County].
    • Georgia
      • Brooks County
      • This Blue Springs is located in Brooks County and lies 349 miles [561.7 km]<1> to the south of the Blue Springs that is located in Roane County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Brooks County community of Blue Springs.
      • Cobb County
      • This Blue Springs is located in Cobb County and lies 117 miles [188.3 km] to the south of the Blue Springs that is located in Roane County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cobb County community of Blue Springs.
      • Screven County
      • This Blue Springs is located in Screven County and lies 283 miles [455.4 km] to the southeast of the Blue Springs that is located in Roane County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Screven County community of Blue Springs.
    • Mississippi
      • Union County
      • This Blue Springs is located in Union County and lies 255 miles [410.4 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Blue Springs that is located in Roane County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Union County community of Blue Springs.
    • Missouri
      • Jackson County
      • This Blue Springs is located in Jackson County and lies 573 miles [922.2 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Blue Springs that is located in Roane County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jackson County community of Blue Springs.
    • Nebraska
      • Gage County
      • This Blue Springs is located in Gage County and lies 719 miles [1,157.1 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Blue Springs that is located in Roane County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Gage County community of Blue Springs.
    • Nevada
      • Nye County
      • This community is historic<2> and although located in Nye County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Nye County community of Blue Springs.
    • Ontario
      • This Blue Springs lies 595 miles [957.6 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Blue Springs that is located in Roane County.
    • Texas
      • San Augustine County
      • This Blue Springs is located in San Augustine County and lies 622 miles [1,001 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Blue Springs that is located in Roane County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the San Augustine County community of Blue Springs.
    • Utah
      • Washington County
      • This Blue Springs is located in Washington County and lies 1,572 miles [2,529.9 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Blue Springs that is located in Roane County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washington County community of Blue Springs.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Blue Springs ...

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.

  • Apollo Shores
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Apollo Shores have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Apollo Shores
    • Apollo Shores is located in Rhea County
  • Cove Point
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cove Point have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cove Point
    • Cove Point is located in Roane County
  • Eagle Furnace
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eagle Furnace have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eagle Furnace
    • Eagle Furnace is located in Roane County
  • Eagle Point
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eagle Point have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eagle Point
    • Eagle Point is located in Roane County
  • Half Moon Shores
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Half Moon Shores have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Half Moon Shores
    • Half Moon Shores is located in Roane County
  • Holiday Hills
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holiday Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holiday Hills
    • Holiday Hills is located in Roane County
  • Iron Hill ‑ Historic
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Iron Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Iron Hill
    • Iron Hill is located in Rhea County
  • King Creek ‑ Historic
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for King Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for King Creek
    • King Creek is located in Roane County
  • Maple Grove
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maple Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maple Grove
    • Maple Grove is located in Meigs County
  • Pioneer Village
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pioneer Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pioneer Village
    • Pioneer Village is located in Roane County
  • Pleasant Hill
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pleasant Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant Hill
    • Pleasant Hill is located in Meigs County
  • Rockwood Ferry
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rockwood Ferry have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rockwood Ferry
    • Rockwood Ferry is located in Roane County
  • Ten Mile
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ten Mile have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ten Mile
    • Ten Mile is located in Meigs County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ten Mile <5>
  • Terrace View
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Terrace View have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Terrace View
    • Terrace View is located in Rhea County

How Far From Blue Springs 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 Blue Springs to various places of note, such as the White House.

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

  • Kingston, which is the Seat of Roane County, lies 13 miles [20.9 km]<1> to the northeast. If you could walk a straight line from Blue Springs to Kingston, with an average speed<6> 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.
  • Nashville, which is the State Capital of Tennessee, lies 121 miles [194.7 km] to the west northwest (WNW). 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 472 miles [759.6 km] to the east northeast (ENE). Driving would take most of a day, a buggy would take 19 days and walking would take 27 days.
  • The shortest distance<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,358 miles [10,232.2 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,069 miles [11,376.5 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,945 miles [7,958.2 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<10>

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

The official website for Roane County: www.roanealliance.org/

The official website for State of Tennessee: https://www.tn.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- Blue Springs) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Blue Springs. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 35.7420, Longitude: -84.6672       In this case, the coordinates for Blue Springs 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 Blue Springs, 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 Blue Springs 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're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<6>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.
<7>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 Blue Springs to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 312.489 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 308.229 degrees.
<10>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 308.902 degrees.




 

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