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As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).

When in Glenwood, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Glenwood 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 Glenwood:
    • 36.038136, -84.002689
    • 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 Glenwood
  • 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 Glenwood ...

We found 88 communities that share the name Glenwood.

There are two communities within Tennessee that are also named Glenwood.

Beyond Tennessee, we know of another 86 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 86 communities, 82 are located in the United States and seven are in Canada.

  • Communities Located In Tennessee ...
    • Hamilton County
      • This Glenwood is located in Hamilton County and lies 99 miles [159.3 km]<1> to the southwest of the Glenwood that is located in Knox County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hamilton County community of Glenwood.
    • Humphreys County
      • This Glenwood is located in Humphreys County and lies 213 miles [342.8 km]<1> to the west of the Glenwood that is located in Knox County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Humphreys County community of Glenwood.
  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • Crenshaw County
      • This Glenwood is located in Crenshaw County and lies 326 miles [524.6 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Glenwood that is located in Knox County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Crenshaw County community of Glenwood.
      • Houston County
      • This Glenwood is located in Houston County and lies 340 miles [547.2 km] to the south southwest of the Glenwood that is located in Knox County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Houston County community of Glenwood.
    • Alberta
      • This Glenwood lies 1,740 miles [2,800.3 km]<1> to the northwest of the Glenwood that is located in Knox County.
    • Arkansas
      • Pike County
      • This Glenwood is located in Pike County and lies 550 miles [885.1 km]<1> to the west of the Glenwood that is located in Knox County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pike County community of Glenwood.
    • California
      • Santa Cruz County
      • This Glenwood is located in Santa Cruz County and lies 2,093 miles [3,368.4 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Glenwood that is located in Knox County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Santa Cruz County community of Glenwood.
    • Colorado
      • Garfield 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 Colorado community of Glenwood [Garfield County].
    • Florida
      • Bay County
      • This Glenwood is located in Bay County and lies 416 miles [669.5 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Glenwood that is located in Knox County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bay County community of Glenwood.
      • Hillsborough County
      • This Glenwood is located in Hillsborough County and lies 567 miles [912.5 km] to the south of the Glenwood that is located in Knox County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hillsborough County community of Glenwood.
      • Nassau County
      • This Glenwood is located in Nassau County and lies 397 miles [638.9 km] to the south southeast of the Glenwood that is located in Knox County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Nassau County community of Glenwood.
      • Volusia County
      • This Glenwood is located in Volusia County and lies 504 miles [811.1 km] to the south southeast of the Glenwood that is located in Knox County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Volusia County community of Glenwood.
    • Georgia
      • Clarke County
      • This Glenwood is located in Clarke County and lies 149 miles [239.8 km]<1> to the south southeast of the Glenwood that is located in Knox County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clarke County community of Glenwood.
      • Floyd County
      • This Glenwood is located in Floyd County and lies 136 miles [218.9 km] to the south southwest of the Glenwood that is located in Knox County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Floyd County community of Glenwood.
      • Montgomery 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 Georgia community of Glenwood [Montgomery County].
      • Wheeler County
      • This Glenwood is located in Wheeler County and lies 277 miles [445.8 km] to the south southeast of the Glenwood that is located in Knox County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wheeler County community of Glenwood.
    • Hawaii
      • This Glenwood lies 4,400 miles [7,081.1 km]<1> to the west of the Glenwood that is located in Knox County.
    • Idaho
      • Clearwater 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 Idaho community of Glenwood [Clearwater County].
      • Idaho County
      • This Glenwood is located in Idaho County and lies 1,783 miles [2,869.5 km]<1> to the northwest of the Glenwood that is located in Knox County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Idaho County community of Glenwood.
    • Illinois
      • Cook County
      • This Glenwood is located in Cook County and lies 426 miles [685.6 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Glenwood that is located in Knox County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cook County community of Glenwood.
      • Richland County
      • This community is historic<3> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Illinois community of Glenwood [Richland County].
    • Indiana
      • Rush County
      • This Glenwood is located in Rush County and lies 257 miles [413.6 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Glenwood that is located in Knox County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rush County community of Glenwood.
    • Iowa
      • Mills County
      • This Glenwood is located in Mills County and lies 721 miles [1,160.3 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Glenwood that is located in Knox County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mills County community of Glenwood.
    • Kansas
      • Crawford 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 Kansas community of Glenwood [Crawford County].
      • Leavenworth County
      • This community is historic<3> and although located in Leavenworth County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Leavenworth County community of Glenwood.
      • Morton County
      • This community is historic and although located in Morton County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Morton County community of Glenwood.
      • Osage 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 Glenwood [Osage County].
    • Kentucky
      • Lawrence County
      • This community is historic<3> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Kentucky community of Glenwood [Lawrence County].
    • Louisiana
      • Assumption Parish
      • This Glenwood is located in Assumption Parish and lies 585 miles [941.5 km]<1> to the southwest of the Glenwood that is located in Knox County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Assumption Parish community of Glenwood.
    • Maine
      • Aroostook County
      • This Glenwood is located in Aroostook County and lies 1,063 miles [1,710.7 km]<1> to the northeast of the Glenwood that is located in Knox County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Aroostook County community of Glenwood.
    • Maryland
      • Anne Arundel County
      • This Glenwood is located in Anne Arundel County and lies 458 miles [737.1 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Glenwood that is located in Knox County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Anne Arundel County community of Glenwood.
      • Harford County
      • This Glenwood is located in Harford County and lies 482 miles [775.7 km] to the east northeast of the Glenwood that is located in Knox County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harford County community of Glenwood.
      • Howard County
      • This Glenwood is located in Howard County and lies 442 miles [711.3 km] to the east northeast of the Glenwood that is located in Knox County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Howard County community of Glenwood.
      • Montgomery County
      • This Glenwood is located in Montgomery County and lies 429 miles [690.4 km] to the east northeast of the Glenwood that is located in Knox County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of Glenwood.
    • Massachusetts
      • Middlesex County
      • This Glenwood is located in Middlesex County and lies 817 miles [1,314.8 km]<1> to the northeast of the Glenwood that is located in Knox County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Middlesex County community of Glenwood.
    • Michigan
      • Cass County
      • This Glenwood is located in Cass County and lies 429 miles [690.4 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Glenwood that is located in Knox County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cass County community of Glenwood.
      • Macomb 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 Michigan community of Glenwood [Macomb County].
    • Minnesota
      • Pope County
      • This Glenwood is located in Pope County and lies 889 miles [1,430.7 km]<1> to the northwest of the Glenwood that is located in Knox County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pope County community of Glenwood.
    • Mississippi
      • Monroe County
      • This Glenwood is located in Monroe County and lies 289 miles [465.1 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Glenwood that is located in Knox County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Monroe County community of Glenwood.
    • Missouri
      • Schuyler County
      • This Glenwood is located in Schuyler County and lies 558 miles [898 km]<1> to the northwest of the Glenwood that is located in Knox County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Schuyler County community of Glenwood.
    • New Brunswick
      • We haven't found the location of this community yet.
    • New Jersey
      • Sussex County
      • This Glenwood is located in Sussex County and lies 626 miles [1,007.4 km]<1> to the northeast of the Glenwood that is located in Knox County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sussex County community of Glenwood.
    • New Mexico
      • Catron County
      • This Glenwood is located in Catron County and lies 1,421 miles [2,286.9 km]<1> to the west of the Glenwood that is located in Knox County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Catron County community of Glenwood.
    • New York
      • Erie County
      • This Glenwood is located in Erie County and lies 536 miles [862.6 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Glenwood that is located in Knox County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Erie County community of Glenwood.
      • Niagara County
      • This Glenwood is located in Niagara County and lies 559 miles [899.6 km] to the north northeast of the Glenwood that is located in Knox County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Niagara County community of Glenwood.
      • Westchester County
      • This Glenwood is located in Westchester County and lies 642 miles [1,033.2 km] to the northeast of the Glenwood that is located in Knox County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Westchester County community of Glenwood.
    • Newfoundland and Labrador
      • This Glenwood lies 1,715 miles [2,760 km]<1> to the northeast of the Glenwood that is located in Knox County.
    • North Carolina
      • Davidson County
      • This Glenwood is located in Davidson County and lies 209 miles [336.4 km]<1> to the east of the Glenwood that is located in Knox County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Davidson County community of Glenwood.
      • Guilford County
      • This Glenwood is located in Guilford County and lies 234 miles [376.6 km] to the east of the Glenwood that is located in Knox County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Guilford County community of Glenwood.
      • Johnston 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 Glenwood [Johnston County].
      • McDowell County
      • This Glenwood is located in McDowell County and lies 116 miles [186.7 km] to the east southeast of the Glenwood that is located in Knox County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the McDowell County community of Glenwood.
      • Mecklenburg County
      • This Glenwood is located in Mecklenburg County and lies 184 miles [296.1 km] to the east southeast of the Glenwood that is located in Knox County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mecklenburg County community of Glenwood.
      • Richmond County
      • This Glenwood is located in Richmond County and lies 250 miles [402.3 km] to the east southeast of the Glenwood that is located in Knox County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Richmond County community of Glenwood.
    • Nova Scotia
      • This Glenwood lies 1,099 miles [1,768.7 km]<1> to the northeast of the Glenwood that is located in Knox County.
    • Ohio
      • Hamilton County
      • This community is historic<3> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Ohio community of Glenwood [Hamilton County].
      • Noble County
      • This Glenwood is located in Noble County and lies 295 miles [474.8 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Glenwood that is located in Knox County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Noble County community of Glenwood.
      • Preble 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 Ohio community of Glenwood [Preble County].
      • Warren County
      • This community is historic and although located in Warren County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Warren County community of Glenwood.
      • Wood County
      • This Glenwood is located in Wood County and lies 382 miles [614.8 km] to the north of the Glenwood that is located in Knox County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wood County community of Glenwood.
    • Oklahoma
      • Glenwood #1
      • This community is historic and we have little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for Glenwood.
    • Ontario
      • This Glenwood lies 435 miles [700.1 km]<1> to the north of the Glenwood that is located in Knox County.
    • Oregon
      • Clatsop County
      • This Glenwood is located in Clatsop County and lies 2,165 miles [3,484.2 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Glenwood that is located in Knox County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clatsop County community of Glenwood.
      • Lane County
      • This community is historic<3> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Oregon community of Glenwood [Lane County].
      • Washington County
      • This Glenwood is located in Washington County and lies 2,131 miles [3,429.5 km] to the west northwest of the Glenwood that is located in Knox County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washington County community of Glenwood.
    • Pennsylvania
      • Allegheny County
      • This Glenwood is located in Allegheny County and lies 373 miles [600.3 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Glenwood that is located in Knox County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Allegheny County community of Glenwood.
      • Dauphin County
      • This Glenwood is located in Dauphin County and lies 486 miles [782.1 km] to the northeast of the Glenwood that is located in Knox County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dauphin County community of Glenwood.
      • Erie County
      • This Glenwood is located in Erie County and lies 467 miles [751.6 km] to the north northeast of the Glenwood that is located in Knox County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Erie County community of Glenwood.
      • Susquehanna County
      • This Glenwood is located in Susquehanna County and lies 589 miles [947.9 km] to the northeast of the Glenwood that is located in Knox County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Susquehanna County community of Glenwood.
      • York 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 Pennsylvania community of Glenwood [York County].
    • Prince Edward Island
      • This Glenwood lies 1,250 miles [2,011.7 km]<1> to the northeast of the Glenwood that is located in Knox County.
    • South Carolina
      • Pickens County
      • This Glenwood is located in Pickens County and lies 115 miles [185.1 km]<1> to the southeast of the Glenwood that is located in Knox County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pickens County community of Glenwood.
      • Spartanburg County
      • This community is historic<3> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the South Carolina community of Glenwood [Spartanburg County].
    • South Dakota
      • Clay County
      • This community is historic<3> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the South Dakota community of Glenwood [Clay County].
    • Texas
      • Potter 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 Texas community of Glenwood [Potter County].
      • Upshur County
      • This Glenwood is located in Upshur County and lies 660 miles [1,062.2 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Glenwood that is located in Knox County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Upshur County community of Glenwood.
    • Utah
      • Sevier County
      • This Glenwood is located in Sevier County and lies 1,540 miles [2,478.4 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Glenwood that is located in Knox County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sevier County community of Glenwood.
    • Virginia
      • Amherst County
      • This Glenwood is located in Amherst County and lies 288 miles [463.5 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Glenwood that is located in Knox County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Amherst County community of Glenwood.
      • Pittsylvania County
      • This Glenwood is located in Pittsylvania County and lies 260 miles [418.4 km] to the east of the Glenwood that is located in Knox County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pittsylvania County community of Glenwood.
      • Rockbridge 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 Virginia community of Glenwood [Rockbridge County].
      • Virginia Beach City
      • This Glenwood is located in Virginia Beach City and lies 439 miles [706.5 km] to the east of the Glenwood that is located in Knox County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Virginia Beach City community of Glenwood.
      • Wythe County
      • This Glenwood is located in Wythe County and lies 187 miles [300.9 km] to the east northeast of the Glenwood that is located in Knox County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wythe County community of Glenwood.
    • Washington
      • Kitsap County
      • This Glenwood is located in Kitsap County and lies 2,116 miles [3,405.4 km]<1> to the northwest of the Glenwood that is located in Knox County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kitsap County community of Glenwood.
      • Klickitat County
      • This Glenwood is located in Klickitat County and lies 2,039 miles [3,281.5 km] to the west northwest of the Glenwood that is located in Knox County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Klickitat County community of Glenwood.
      • Whitman County
      • This Glenwood is located in Whitman County and lies 1,860 miles [2,993.4 km] to the northwest of the Glenwood that is located in Knox County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Whitman County community of Glenwood.
    • West Virginia
      • Kanawha 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 West Virginia community of Glenwood [Kanawha County].
      • Mason County
      • This Glenwood is located in Mason County and lies 202 miles [325.1 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Glenwood that is located in Knox County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mason County community of Glenwood.
      • Mercer County
      • This Glenwood is located in Mercer County and lies 181 miles [291.3 km] to the east northeast of the Glenwood that is located in Knox County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mercer County community of Glenwood.
      • Ohio County
      • This Glenwood is located in Ohio County and lies 331 miles [532.7 km] to the north northeast of the Glenwood that is located in Knox County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Ohio County community of Glenwood.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Glenwood ...

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.

  • Black Oak
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Black Oak have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Black Oak
    • Black Oak is located in Knox County
  • Cedar Flats
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedar Flats have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Flats
    • Cedar Flats is located in Knox County
  • Cherokee Ridge
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cherokee Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherokee Ridge
    • Cherokee Ridge is located in Knox County
  • Cherrybrook
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cherrybrook have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherrybrook
    • Cherrybrook is located in Knox County
  • Deep Creek
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Deep Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Deep Creek
    • Deep Creek is located in Knox County
  • Dry Gap
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dry Gap have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dry Gap
    • Dry Gap is located in Knox County
  • Fieldview
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fieldview have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fieldview
    • Fieldview is located in Knox County
  • Fountain City
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fountain City have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fountain City
    • Fountain City is located in Knox County
  • Grand Oaks
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grand Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grand Oaks
    • Grand Oaks is located in Knox County
  • Continue List   (6 more) ...
    • Mapleview
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mapleview have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mapleview
      • Mapleview is located in Knox County
    • Pleasant Hills
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pleasant Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant Hills
      • Pleasant Hills is located in Knox County
    • Pleasant Ridge
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pleasant Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant Ridge
      • Pleasant Ridge is located in Knox County
    • Ridgedale
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ridgedale have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ridgedale
      • Ridgedale is located in Knox County
    • Shadow Wood
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shadow Wood have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shadow Wood
      • Shadow Wood is located in Knox County
    • Whispering Hills
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Whispering Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whispering Hills
      • Whispering Hills is located in Knox County

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

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

  • Knoxville, which is the Seat of Knox County, lies just to the Southeast.
  • Nashville, which is the State Capital of Tennessee, lies 155 miles [249.4 km]<1> to the west (W). If you could drive a straight line from Glenwood to Nashville, with an average speed<5>of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, it would take less than three hours to make the trip. A comfortable walk of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour would take 9 days. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take 6 days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 429 miles [690.4 km] to the east northeast (ENE). Driving would take most of a day, a buggy would take 17 days and walking would take 25 days.
  • The shortest distance<6> 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).<7>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,028 miles [11,310.5 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,903 miles [7,890.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>

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

The official website for Knox County: www.knoxcounty.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 obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Glenwood) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Glenwood. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 36.0381, Longitude: -84.0027       In this case, the coordinates for Glenwood 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 Glenwood 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>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 Glenwood, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.
<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 Glenwood 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 312.095 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 307.819 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 308.548 degrees.









 

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