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

When in Good Hope, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Good Hope 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 Good Hope:
    • 35.255914, -88.488655
    • 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 Good Hope
  • 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 Good Hope ...

We found 32 communities that share the name Good Hope.

There are two communities within Tennessee that are also named Good Hope.

Beyond Tennessee, we know of another 30 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 30 communities, 31 are located in the United States and one is in Canada.

  • Communities Located In Tennessee ...
    • Campbell County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Tennessee community of Good Hope [Campbell County].
    • Dyer County
      • This Good Hope is located in Dyer County and lies 71 miles [114.3 km]<2> to the northwest of the Good Hope that is located in McNairy County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dyer County community of Good Hope.
  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • Cullman County
      • This Good Hope is located in Cullman County and lies 121 miles [194.7 km]<2> to the southeast of the Good Hope that is located in McNairy County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cullman County community of Good Hope.
      • Elmore County
      • This Good Hope is located in Elmore County and lies 233 miles [375 km] to the southeast of the Good Hope that is located in McNairy County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Elmore County community of Good Hope.
      • Pike County
      • This Good Hope is located in Pike County and lies 275 miles [442.6 km] to the south southeast of the Good Hope that is located in McNairy County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pike County community of Good Hope.
    • Arkansas
      • Ouachita County
      • This Good Hope is located in Ouachita County and lies 283 miles [455.4 km]<2> to the west southwest of the Good Hope that is located in McNairy County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Ouachita County community of Good Hope.
    • British Columbia
      • This Good Hope lies 2,221 miles [3,574.4 km]<2> to the northwest of the Good Hope that is located in McNairy County.
    • California
      • Riverside County
      • This Good Hope is located in Riverside County and lies 1,634 miles [2,629.7 km]<2> to the west of the Good Hope that is located in McNairy County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Riverside County community of Good Hope.
      • Shasta County
      • This community is historic<3> and although located in Shasta County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Shasta County community of Good Hope.
    • Florida
      • Okaloosa County
      • This Good Hope is located in Okaloosa County and lies 314 miles [505.3 km]<2> to the south southeast of the Good Hope that is located in McNairy County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Okaloosa County community of Good Hope.
    • Georgia
      • Grady 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 Georgia community of Good Hope [Grady County].
      • Walton County
      • This Good Hope is located in Walton County and lies 295 miles [474.8 km]<2> to the east southeast of the Good Hope that is located in McNairy County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Walton County community of Good Hope.
    • Illinois
      • McDonough County
      • This Good Hope is located in McDonough County and lies 384 miles [618 km]<2> to the north northwest of the Good Hope that is located in McNairy County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the McDonough County community of Good Hope.
    • Louisiana
      • Saint Charles Parish
      • This Good Hope is located in Saint Charles Parish and lies 380 miles [611.6 km]<2> to the south southwest of the Good Hope that is located in McNairy County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Saint Charles Parish community of Good Hope.
    • Maryland
      • Frederick County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Maryland community of Good Hope [Frederick County].
      • Montgomery County
      • This Good Hope is located in Montgomery County and lies 685 miles [1,102.4 km]<2> to the east northeast of the Good Hope that is located in McNairy County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of Good Hope.
    • Mississippi
      • Holmes County
      • This Good Hope is located in Holmes County and lies 181 miles [291.3 km]<2> to the southwest of the Good Hope that is located in McNairy County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Holmes County community of Good Hope.
      • Leake County
      • This Good Hope is located in Leake County and lies 192 miles [309 km] to the south southwest of the Good Hope that is located in McNairy County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Leake County community of Good Hope.
      • Marion County
      • This Good Hope is located in Marion County and lies 278 miles [447.4 km] to the south southwest of the Good Hope that is located in McNairy County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Marion County community of Good Hope.
      • Neshoba County
      • This Good Hope is located in Neshoba County and lies 178 miles [286.5 km] to the south southwest of the Good Hope that is located in McNairy County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Neshoba County community of Good Hope.
      • Perry County
      • This Good Hope is located in Perry County and lies 267 miles [429.7 km] to the south of the Good Hope that is located in McNairy County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Perry County community of Good Hope.
    • Nevada
      • Elko 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 Nevada community of Good Hope [Elko County].
    • New Mexico
      • Rio Arriba County
      • This community is historic<3> and although located in Rio Arriba County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rio Arriba County community of Good Hope.
    • Ohio
      • Fayette County
      • This Good Hope is located in Fayette County and lies 403 miles [648.6 km]<2> to the northeast of the Good Hope that is located in McNairy County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fayette County community of Good Hope.
      • Gallia County
      • This Good Hope is located in Gallia County and lies 411 miles [661.4 km] to the northeast of the Good Hope that is located in McNairy County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Gallia County community of Good Hope.
    • Pennsylvania
      • Cumberland County
      • This Good Hope is located in Cumberland County and lies 716 miles [1,152.3 km]<2> to the east northeast of the Good Hope that is located in McNairy County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cumberland County community of Good Hope.
    • South Carolina
      • Georgetown County
      • This Good Hope is located in Georgetown County and lies 534 miles [859.4 km]<2> to the east of the Good Hope that is located in McNairy County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Georgetown County community of Good Hope.
      • Saluda County
      • This Good Hope is located in Saluda County and lies 384 miles [618 km] to the east of the Good Hope that is located in McNairy County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Saluda County community of Good Hope.
    • Texas
      • Lavaca County
      • This Good Hope is located in Lavaca County and lies 633 miles [1,018.7 km]<2> to the southwest of the Good Hope that is located in McNairy County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lavaca County community of Good Hope.
      • Shelby County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Texas community of Good Hope [Shelby County].
    • Washington
      • Clark County
      • This Good Hope is located in Clark County and lies 1,915 miles [3,081.9 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Good Hope that is located in McNairy County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clark County community of Good Hope.
    • Wisconsin
      • Milwaukee County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Wisconsin community of Good Hope [Milwaukee County].

Curious and Interesting Names Near Good Hope ...

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.

  • Beauty Hill
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Beauty Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beauty Hill
    • Beauty Hill is located in McNairy County
  • Box Elder
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Box Elder have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Box Elder
    • Box Elder is located in Hardin County
  • Falcon
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Falcon
    • Falcon is located in McNairy County
  • Finger
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Finger have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Finger
    • Finger is located in McNairy County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 288 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Finger <5>
  • Forty Forks
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forty Forks have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forty Forks
    • Forty Forks is located in McNairy County
  • Gravel Hill
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gravel Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gravel Hill
    • Gravel Hill is located in McNairy County
  • Hickory Flats
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hickory Flats have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Flats
    • Hickory Flats is located in McNairy County
  • Leapwood
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Leapwood have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leapwood
    • Leapwood is located in McNairy County
  • Mud Creek
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mud Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mud Creek
    • Mud Creek is located in McNairy County
  • Continue List   (6 more) ...
    • Nelsons Ferry
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Nelsons Ferry have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nelsons Ferry
      • Nelsons Ferry is located in Hardin County
    • Oak Grove
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oak Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Grove
      • Oak Grove is located in Chester County
    • Pebble Hill
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pebble Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pebble Hill
      • Pebble Hill is located in McNairy County
    • Pleasant Hill
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
      • 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 Chester County
    • Purdy
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Purdy have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Purdy
      • Purdy is located in McNairy County
    • Sweet Lips
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sweet Lips have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sweet Lips
      • Sweet Lips is located in Chester County

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

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

  • Selmer, which is the Seat of McNairy County, lies just to the Southwest.
  • Nashville, which is the State Capital of Tennessee, lies 114 miles [183.5 km]<2> to the east northeast (ENE). If you could drive a straight line from Good Hope to Nashville, with an average speed<6>of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, it would take about two hours to make the trip. A comfortable walk of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour would take 7 days. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take 5 days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 678 miles [1,091.1 km] to the east northeast (ENE). Driving would take just about two full days, a buggy would take 27 days and walking would take 39 days.
  • The shortest distance<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,536 miles [10,518.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,256 miles [11,677.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,132 miles [8,259.2 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<10>

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

The official website for State of Tennessee: https://www.tn.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>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 Good Hope 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.
<2>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Good Hope) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Good Hope. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 35.2559, Longitude: -88.4887       In this case, the coordinates for Good Hope have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<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 Good Hope, 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'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 Good Hope 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 314.814 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 310.842 degrees.
<10>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 310.626 degrees.









 

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