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

When in Jerusalem, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Jerusalem 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 Jerusalem:
    • 35.243412, -86.784445
    • 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 Jerusalem
  • 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 Jerusalem ...

We found 25 communities that share the name Jerusalem.

Within Tennessee, the name Jerusalem is unique.

Beyond Tennessee, we know of another 25 communities that are located throughout in the United States.

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • Fayette County
      • This Jerusalem is located in Fayette County and lies 128 miles [206 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Jerusalem that is located in Lincoln County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fayette County community of Jerusalem.
      • Lawrence County
      • This Jerusalem is located in Lawrence County and lies 44 miles [70.8 km] to the southwest of the Jerusalem that is located in Lincoln County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lawrence County community of Jerusalem.
    • Arkansas
      • Conway County
      • This Jerusalem is located in Conway County and lies 339 miles [545.6 km]<1> to the west of the Jerusalem that is located in Lincoln County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Conway County community of Jerusalem.
    • Connecticut
      • New Haven County
      • This community is historic<2> and although located in New Haven County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the New Haven County community of Jerusalem.
    • Georgia
      • Camden County
      • This Jerusalem is located in Camden County and lies 410 miles [659.8 km]<1> to the southeast of the Jerusalem that is located in Lincoln County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Camden County community of Jerusalem.
      • Cook 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 Georgia community of Jerusalem [Cook County].
      • Newton County
      • This Jerusalem is located in Newton County and lies 210 miles [338 km] to the southeast of the Jerusalem that is located in Lincoln County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Newton County community of Jerusalem.
      • Pickens County
      • This Jerusalem is located in Pickens County and lies 136 miles [218.9 km] to the east southeast of the Jerusalem that is located in Lincoln County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pickens County community of Jerusalem.
    • Maine
      • Somerset 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 Maine community of Jerusalem [Somerset County].
    • Maryland
      • Baltimore County
      • This Jerusalem is located in Baltimore County and lies 640 miles [1,030 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Jerusalem that is located in Lincoln County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Baltimore County community of Jerusalem.
      • Frederick County
      • This Jerusalem is located in Frederick County and lies 584 miles [939.9 km] to the east northeast of the Jerusalem that is located in Lincoln County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Frederick County community of Jerusalem.
      • Montgomery County
      • This Jerusalem is located in Montgomery County and lies 581 miles [935 km] to the east northeast of the Jerusalem that is located in Lincoln County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of Jerusalem.
    • Michigan
      • Washtenaw County
      • This Jerusalem is located in Washtenaw County and lies 508 miles [817.5 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Jerusalem that is located in Lincoln County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washtenaw County community of Jerusalem.
    • New York
      • Albany 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 New York community of Jerusalem [Albany County].
    • North Carolina
      • Davie County
      • This Jerusalem is located in Davie County and lies 354 miles [569.7 km]<1> to the east of the Jerusalem that is located in Lincoln County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Davie County community of Jerusalem.
    • North Dakota
      • Ramsey 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 North Dakota community of Jerusalem [Ramsey County].
    • Ohio
      • Clark County
      • This community is historic<2> and although located in Clark County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clark County community of Jerusalem.
      • Clermont 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 Ohio community of Jerusalem [Clermont County].
      • Hamilton County
      • This Jerusalem is located in Hamilton County and lies 295 miles [474.8 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Jerusalem that is located in Lincoln County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hamilton County community of Jerusalem.
      • Logan County
      • This community is historic and although located in Logan County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Logan County community of Jerusalem.
      • Monroe County
      • This Jerusalem is located in Monroe County and lies 445 miles [716.2 km] to the northeast of the Jerusalem that is located in Lincoln County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Monroe County community of Jerusalem.
    • Rhode Island
      • Washington County
      • This Jerusalem is located in Washington County and lies 927 miles [1,491.9 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Jerusalem that is located in Lincoln County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washington County community of Jerusalem.
    • Utah
      • Sanpete County
      • This Jerusalem is located in Sanpete County and lies 1,391 miles [2,238.6 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Jerusalem that is located in Lincoln County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sanpete County community of Jerusalem.
    • Vermont
      • Addison County
      • This Jerusalem is located in Addison County and lies 956 miles [1,538.5 km]<1> to the northeast of the Jerusalem that is located in Lincoln County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Addison County community of Jerusalem.
      • Windsor County
      • This Jerusalem is located in Windsor County and lies 951 miles [1,530.5 km] to the northeast of the Jerusalem that is located in Lincoln County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Windsor County community of Jerusalem.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Jerusalem ...

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.

  • Archer
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Archer have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Archer
    • Archer is located in Marshall County
  • Brick Church
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brick Church have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brick Church
    • Brick Church is located in Giles County
  • Browns Shop
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Browns Shop have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Browns Shop
    • Browns Shop is located in Marshall County
  • Cornersville
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
  • Diana
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Diana have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Diana
    • Diana is located in Giles County
  • Ebenezer
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ebenezer have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ebenezer
    • Ebenezer is located in Marshall County
  • Friendship
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Friendship have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Friendship
    • Friendship is located in Giles County
  • Gnat Grove
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gnat Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gnat Grove
    • Gnat Grove is located in Marshall County
  • Graball
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Graball have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Graball
    • Graball is located in Marshall County
  • Pearl City
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pearl City have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pearl City
    • Pearl City is located in Lincoln County
  • Red Oak
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Red Oak have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Red Oak
    • Red Oak is located in Lincoln County
  • Sulphur Springs
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sulphur Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sulphur Springs
    • Sulphur Springs is located in Lincoln County
  • Yell
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Yell have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Yell
    • Yell is located in Marshall County

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

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

  • Fayetteville, which is the Seat of Lincoln County, lies 13 miles [20.9 km]<1> to the east southeast. If you could walk a straight line from Jerusalem to Fayetteville, 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 63 miles [101.4 km] to the north (N). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take less than an hour, a buggy would take about three full days and walking would take most of three days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 592 miles [952.7 km] to the east northeast (ENE). Driving would take just over a day, a buggy would take 24 days and walking would take 34 days.
  • The shortest distance<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,468 miles [10,409.2 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,184 miles [11,561.5 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,059 miles [8,141.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<10>

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

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' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Jerusalem) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Jerusalem. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 35.2434, Longitude: -86.7844       In this case, the coordinates for Jerusalem 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 Jerusalem, 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 Jerusalem 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 Jerusalem 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 313.759 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 309.622 degrees.
<10>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 309.907 degrees.









 

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