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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 Dogwood Acres, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Dogwood Acres 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 Dogwood Acres:
    • 36.297051, -82.356806
    • 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 Dogwood Acres
  • 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 Dogwood Acres ...

We found sixteen communities that share the name Dogwood Acres.

Within Tennessee, the name Dogwood Acres is unique.

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

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • Pike County
      • This Dogwood Acres is located in Pike County and lies 381 miles [613.2 km]<1> to the southwest of the Dogwood Acres that is located in Washington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pike County community of Dogwood Acres.
    • Delaware
      • Sussex County
      • This Dogwood Acres is located in Sussex County and lies 402 miles [647 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Dogwood Acres that is located in Washington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sussex County community of Dogwood Acres.
    • Georgia
      • Clayton County
      • This Dogwood Acres is located in Clayton County and lies 217 miles [349.2 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Dogwood Acres that is located in Washington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clayton County community of Dogwood Acres.
      • Douglas County
      • This Dogwood Acres is located in Douglas County and lies 221 miles [355.7 km] to the southwest of the Dogwood Acres that is located in Washington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Douglas County community of Dogwood Acres.
    • Louisiana
      • Bossier Parish
      • This Dogwood Acres is located in Bossier Parish and lies 689 miles [1,108.8 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Dogwood Acres that is located in Washington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bossier Parish community of Dogwood Acres.
    • North Carolina
      • Alamance County
      • This Dogwood Acres is located in Alamance County and lies 162 miles [260.7 km]<1> to the east of the Dogwood Acres that is located in Washington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Alamance County community of Dogwood Acres.
      • Cumberland County
      • This Dogwood Acres is located in Cumberland County and lies 214 miles [344.4 km] to the east southeast of the Dogwood Acres that is located in Washington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cumberland County community of Dogwood Acres.
      • Durham 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 North Carolina community of Dogwood Acres [Durham County].
      • Orange County
      • This Dogwood Acres is located in Orange County and lies 185 miles [297.7 km] to the east of the Dogwood Acres that is located in Washington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Orange County community of Dogwood Acres.
      • Randolph 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 North Carolina community of Dogwood Acres [Randolph County].
      • Rowan County
      • This Dogwood Acres is located in Rowan County and lies 115 miles [185.1 km] to the east southeast of the Dogwood Acres that is located in Washington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rowan County community of Dogwood Acres.
      • Union County
      • This Dogwood Acres is located in Union County and lies 132 miles [212.4 km] to the southeast of the Dogwood Acres that is located in Washington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Union County community of Dogwood Acres.
    • South Carolina
      • Darlington County
      • This Dogwood Acres is located in Darlington County and lies 185 miles [297.7 km]<1> to the southeast of the Dogwood Acres that is located in Washington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Darlington County community of Dogwood Acres.
      • Greenville County
      • This Dogwood Acres is located in Greenville County and lies 92 miles [148.1 km] to the south of the Dogwood Acres that is located in Washington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Greenville County community of Dogwood Acres.
    • Texas
      • Harris County
      • This Dogwood Acres is located in Harris County and lies 854 miles [1,374.4 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Dogwood Acres that is located in Washington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harris County community of Dogwood Acres.
    • Virginia
      • Goochland County
      • This Dogwood Acres is located in Goochland County and lies 256 miles [412 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Dogwood Acres that is located in Washington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Goochland County community of Dogwood Acres.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Dogwood Acres ...

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.

  • Breezy Hills
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Breezy Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Breezy Hills
    • Breezy Hills is located in Washington County
  • Buffalo View
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Buffalo View have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buffalo View
    • Buffalo View is located in Carter County
  • Cedar Grove
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedar Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Grove
    • Cedar Grove is located in Carter County
  • Cherokee
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cherokee have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherokee
    • Cherokee is located in Washington County
  • Cherokee Gardens
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cherokee Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherokee Gardens
    • Cherokee Gardens is located in Washington County
  • Cherokee Hills
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cherokee Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherokee Hills
    • Cherokee Hills is located in Washington County
  • College Park
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for College Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for College Park
    • College Park is located in Carter County
  • Colony Park
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Colony Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Colony Park
    • Colony Park is located in Washington County
  • Forest View
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest View have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest View
    • Forest View is located in Washington County
  • Georgia Terrace
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Georgia Terrace have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Georgia Terrace
    • Georgia Terrace is located in Washington County
  • Grandview
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grandview have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grandview
    • Grandview is located in Washington County
  • Hickory Lake
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hickory Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Lake
    • Hickory Lake is located in Washington County
  • Continue List   (13 more) ...
    • Hillrise
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hillrise have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hillrise
      • Hillrise is located in Washington County
    • Holly Hill
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holly Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holly Hill
      • Holly Hill is located in Washington County
    • Keystone
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Keystone have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Keystone
      • Keystone is located in Washington County
    • Meadowview
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadowview have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadowview
      • Meadowview is located in Washington County
    • Mountain Home
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mountain Home have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mountain Home
      • Mountain Home is located in Washington County
    • Pine Crest
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pine Crest have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pine Crest
      • Pine Crest is located in Carter County
    • Ramblewood
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ramblewood have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ramblewood
      • Ramblewood is located in Washington County
    • Rolling Hills
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rolling Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rolling Hills
      • Rolling Hills is located in Washington County
    • Rural Ridge
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rural Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rural Ridge
      • Rural Ridge is located in Washington County
    • Stoney Brook
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stoney Brook have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stoney Brook
      • Stoney Brook is located in Washington County
    • Strawberry Fields
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Strawberry Fields have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Strawberry Fields
      • Strawberry Fields is located in Washington County
    • Tanglewood
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tanglewood have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tanglewood
      • Tanglewood is located in Washington County
    • Wildwood
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wildwood have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wildwood
      • Wildwood is located in Carter County

How Far From Dogwood Acres 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 Dogwood Acres to various places of note, such as the White House.

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

  • Jonesborough, which is the Seat of Washington County, lies just to the West.
  • Nashville, which is the State Capital of Tennessee, lies 246 miles [395.9 km]<1> to the west (W). If you could drive a straight line from Dogwood Acres to Nashville, with an average speed<4>of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, it would take nearly four hours to make the trip. A comfortable walk of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour would take 14 days. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take 10 days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 341 miles [548.8 km] to the east northeast (ENE). Driving would take five to six hours, a buggy would take 14 days and walking would take 20 days.
  • The shortest distance<5> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,236 miles [10,035.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,944 miles [11,175.3 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,820 miles [7,757 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>

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

The official website for Washington County: www.washingtoncountytn.com/

The official website for State of Tennessee: https://www.tn.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- Dogwood Acres) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Dogwood Acres. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 36.2971, Longitude: -82.3568       In this case, the coordinates for Dogwood Acres 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 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 Dogwood Acres 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 Dogwood Acres 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 311.112 degrees.
<7>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 306.729 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 307.796 degrees.




 

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