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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 Happy Valley, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Happy Valley and the surrounding area.
- 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 Happy Valley:
- 35.60924, -83.956545
- 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.
- Open the Heavens-Above website centered on Happy Valley
- Bird Watching ...
- We enjoy finding new spots for bird watching and we use the eBird website for local sighting reports and to help identify hotspots.
- The eBird website is organized on a county-by-county basis. We have selected Blount County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- Open the eBird sighting report for Blount County
- Since Happy Valley is near Monroe County and also Graham County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- Open the eBird sighting report for Monroe County
- Open the eBird sighting report for Graham County
- Waymarking ...
- Looking for somewhere out of the ordinary? Find a unique place and want to share it with others? Then it's time to visit Waymarking.com:
- Open the Waymark.com report for Happy Valley
Communities Also Named Happy Valley ...
We found 31 communities that are also named Happy Valley.
There is one other community in Tennessee that is also named Happy Valley.
Beyond Tennessee, we know of 30 communities that are located in the United States and Canada. Of these 30 communities, 29 are located in the United States and three are in Canada.
- Communities Located In Tennessee ...
- Carter 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 Happy Valley [Carter County].
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alaska
- This Happy Valley lies 4,437 miles [7,140.7 km]<2> to the northwest of the Happy Valley that is located in Blount County.
- British Columbia
- This Happy Valley lies 2,184 miles [3,514.8 km]<2> to the northwest of the Happy Valley that is located in Blount County.
- California
- Calaveras 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 California community of Happy Valley [Calaveras County].
- El Dorado County
- This Happy Valley is located in El Dorado County and lies 2,012 miles [3,238 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Happy Valley that is located in Blount County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the El Dorado County community of Happy Valley.
- Los Angeles County
- This Happy Valley is located in Los Angeles County and lies 1,933 miles [3,110.9 km] to the west of the Happy Valley that is located in Blount County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Los Angeles County community of Happy Valley.
- Shasta County
- This Happy Valley is located in Shasta County and lies 2,100 miles [3,379.6 km] to the west northwest of the Happy Valley that is located in Blount County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Shasta County community of Happy Valley.
- Florida
- Escambia County
- This Happy Valley is located in Escambia County and lies 371 miles [597.1 km]<2> to the south southwest of the Happy Valley that is located in Blount County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Escambia County community of Happy Valley.
- Georgia
- Hall County
- This Happy Valley is located in Hall County and lies 85 miles [136.8 km]<2> to the south of the Happy Valley that is located in Blount County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hall County community of Happy Valley.
- McDuffie County
- This Happy Valley is located in McDuffie County and lies 176 miles [283.2 km] to the south southeast of the Happy Valley that is located in Blount County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the McDuffie County community of Happy Valley.
- Walker County
- This Happy Valley is located in Walker County and lies 89 miles [143.2 km] to the west southwest of the Happy Valley that is located in Blount County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Walker County community of Happy Valley.
- Hawaii
- This Happy Valley lies 4,432 miles [7,132.6 km]<2> to the west of the Happy Valley that is located in Blount County.
- Maryland
- Carroll County
- This Happy Valley is located in Carroll County and lies 480 miles [772.5 km]<2> to the northeast of the Happy Valley that is located in Blount County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Carroll County community of Happy Valley.
- Missouri
- Harrison 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 Missouri community of Happy Valley [Harrison County].
- Montana
- Flathead 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 Montana community of Happy Valley [Flathead County].
- New Hampshire
- Hillsborough County
- This Happy Valley is located in Hillsborough County and lies 816 miles [1,313.2 km]<2> to the northeast of the Happy Valley that is located in Blount County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hillsborough County community of Happy Valley.
- New Mexico
- Eddy 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 New Mexico community of Happy Valley [Eddy County].
- New York
- Oswego County
- This Happy Valley is located in Oswego County and lies 687 miles [1,105.6 km]<2> to the northeast of the Happy Valley that is located in Blount County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Oswego County community of Happy Valley.
- Rockland County
- This Happy Valley is located in Rockland County and lies 658 miles [1,058.9 km] to the northeast of the Happy Valley that is located in Blount County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rockland County community of Happy Valley.
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- 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 Newfoundland and Labrador community of Happy Valley.
- North Carolina
- Buncombe County
- This Happy Valley is located in Buncombe County and lies 81 miles [130.4 km]<2> to the east of the Happy Valley that is located in Blount County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Buncombe County community of Happy Valley.
- Caldwell County
- This Happy Valley is located in Caldwell County and lies 136 miles [218.9 km] to the east of the Happy Valley that is located in Blount County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Caldwell County community of Happy Valley.
- Ontario
- 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 Ontario community of Happy Valley.
- Oregon
- Clackamas County
- This Happy Valley is located in Clackamas County and lies 2,111 miles [3,397.3 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Happy Valley that is located in Blount County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clackamas County community of Happy Valley.
- Pennsylvania
- Luzerne County
- This Happy Valley is located in Luzerne County and lies 590 miles [949.5 km]<2> to the northeast of the Happy Valley that is located in Blount County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Luzerne County community of Happy Valley.
- Texas
- Nacogdoches County
- This Happy Valley is located in Nacogdoches County and lies 673 miles [1,083.1 km]<2> to the west southwest of the Happy Valley that is located in Blount County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Nacogdoches County community of Happy Valley.
- Taylor County
- This Happy Valley is located in Taylor County and lies 955 miles [1,536.9 km] to the west of the Happy Valley that is located in Blount County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Taylor County community of Happy Valley.
- Utah
- Salt Lake County
- This Happy Valley is located in Salt Lake County and lies 1,552 miles [2,497.7 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Happy Valley that is located in Blount County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Salt Lake County community of Happy Valley.
- Virginia
- Campbell County
- This Happy Valley is located in Campbell County and lies 290 miles [466.7 km]<2> to the east northeast of the Happy Valley that is located in Blount County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Campbell County community of Happy Valley.
- Washington
- Clallam County
- This Happy Valley is located in Clallam County and lies 2,160 miles [3,476.2 km]<2> to the northwest of the Happy Valley that is located in Blount County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clallam County community of Happy Valley.
- Whatcom County
- This Happy Valley is located in Whatcom County and lies 2,139 miles [3,442.4 km] to the northwest of the Happy Valley that is located in Blount County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Whatcom County community of Happy Valley.
Curious and Interesting Names Near Happy Valley ...
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.
- Bestview
(5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
- Bestview is located in Blount County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bestview
- Blockhouse
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
- Blockhouse is located in Blount County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blockhouse
- Cherokee Heights
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
- Cherokee Heights is located in Blount County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherokee Heights
- Chilhowee
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
- Chilhowee is located in Blount County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chilhowee
- Chilhowey ‑ Historic
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
- Chilhowey is located in Monroe County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chilhowey
- Clover Hill
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
- Clover Hill is located in Blount County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clover Hill
- Forest Glen
(5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
- Forest Glen is located in Blount County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Glen
- Green Valley
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
- Green Valley is located in Blount County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Valley
- Greenwood
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
- Greenwood is located in Blount County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenwood
- Halfway Town ‑ Historic
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
- Halfway Town is located in Monroe County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Halfway Town
- Heritage Hills
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
- Heritage Hills is located in Blount County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heritage Hills
- Jones Ferry
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
- Jones Ferry is located in Monroe County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jones Ferry
- Continue List (4 more) ...
- Law Chapel
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
- Law Chapel is located in Blount County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Law Chapel
- Mint
(5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
- Mint is located in Blount County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mint
- Sixmile
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
- Springview
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
- Springview is located in Blount County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Springview
How Far From Happy Valley to ...
We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers & Almanacs that were published in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the Gazetteers include the distance from a community such as Happy Valley to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Happy Valley and extending to:
- Maryville, which is the Seat of Blount County, lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<2> to the north. If you could walk a straight line from Happy Valley to Maryville, with an average speed<4> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take four to five hours to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take a little over three hours.
- Nashville, which is the State Capital of Tennessee, lies 162 miles [260.7 km] to the west northwest (WNW). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take less than three hours, a buggy would take 7 days and walking would take 10 days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 442 miles [711.3 km] to the east northeast (ENE). Driving would take most of a day, a buggy would take 18 days and walking would take 26 days.
- The shortest distance<5> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,335 miles [10,195.2 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,044 miles [11,336.2 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,920 miles [7,918 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>'
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 Bird Creek to see Pete ... Bird Creek is just a gas station and a couple of homes at the crossroads. While it might not be on the map, everybody in the area knows it by that name.
Places of interest include buildings at a crossroad, several families clustered in a hollow or maybe the location of a way station. It also includes places like mines, lumber camps, ferry crossings, etc. The community might still exist, is now gone or only existed for just a short period of time.
Also keep in mind that Happy Valley 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- Happy Valley) to Point B. In other words: 'As the crow flies'. |
| <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 Happy Valley, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy. |
| <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 Happy Valley to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Happy Valley. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 35.6092, Longitude: -83.9565 |
| <6> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 312.058 degrees. |
| <7> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 307.715 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 308.643 degrees. |
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