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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 Lexington, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Lexington 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 Lexington:
- 35.650777, -88.393472
- 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 Lexington
- 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 Lexington ...
We found 42 communities that share the name Lexington.
Within Tennessee, the name Lexington is unique.
Beyond Tennessee, we know of another 42 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 42 communities, 41 are located in the United States and one is in Canada.
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Lauderdale County
- This Lexington is located in Lauderdale County and lies 74 miles [119.1 km]<1> to the southeast of the Lexington that is located in Henderson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lauderdale County community of Lexington.
- Arkansas
- Stone 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 Arkansas community of Lexington [Stone County].
- Van Buren 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 Arkansas community of Lexington [Van Buren County].
- California
- Santa Clara 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 Lexington [Santa Clara County].
- Georgia
- Oglethorpe County
- This Lexington is located in Oglethorpe County and lies 323 miles [519.8 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Lexington that is located in Henderson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Oglethorpe County community of Lexington.
- Illinois
- Edwards 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 Lexington [Edwards County].
- McLean County
- This Lexington is located in McLean County and lies 345 miles [555.2 km]<1> to the north of the Lexington that is located in Henderson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the McLean County community of Lexington.
- Indiana
- Carroll County
- This Lexington is located in Carroll County and lies 347 miles [558.4 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Lexington that is located in Henderson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Carroll County community of Lexington.
- Scott County
- This Lexington is located in Scott County and lies 257 miles [413.6 km] to the northeast of the Lexington that is located in Henderson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Scott County community of Lexington.
- Iowa
- Van Buren County
- This Lexington is located in Van Buren County and lies 394 miles [634.1 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Lexington that is located in Henderson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Van Buren County community of Lexington.
- Washington County
- This Lexington is located in Washington County and lies 437 miles [703.3 km] to the north northwest of the Lexington that is located in Henderson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washington County community of Lexington.
- Kansas
- Brown 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 Lexington [Brown County].
- Clark County
- This Lexington is located in Clark County and lies 632 miles [1,017.1 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Lexington that is located in Henderson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clark County community of Lexington.
- Johnson 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 Lexington [Johnson County].
- 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 Lexington [Osage County].
- Kentucky
- Fayette County
- This Lexington is located in Fayette County and lies 271 miles [436.1 km]<1> to the northeast of the Lexington that is located in Henderson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fayette County community of Lexington.
- Maine
- Somerset County
- This Lexington is located in Somerset County and lies 1,157 miles [1,862 km]<1> to the northeast of the Lexington that is located in Henderson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Somerset County community of Lexington.
- Massachusetts
- Middlesex County
- This Lexington is located in Middlesex County and lies 1,030 miles [1,657.6 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Lexington that is located in Henderson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Middlesex County community of Lexington.
- Michigan
- Sanilac County
- This Lexington is located in Sanilac County and lies 611 miles [983.3 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Lexington that is located in Henderson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sanilac County community of Lexington.
- Minnesota
- Anoka County
- This Lexington is located in Anoka County and lies 701 miles [1,128.2 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Lexington that is located in Henderson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Anoka County community of Lexington.
- Le Sueur County
- This Lexington is located in Le Sueur County and lies 668 miles [1,075 km] to the north northwest of the Lexington that is located in Henderson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Le Sueur County community of Lexington.
- Mississippi
- Holmes County
- This Lexington is located in Holmes County and lies 198 miles [318.7 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Lexington that is located in Henderson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Holmes County community of Lexington.
- Missouri
- Boone 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 Missouri community of Lexington [Boone County].
- Lafayette County
- This Lexington is located in Lafayette County and lies 386 miles [621.2 km]<1> to the northwest of the Lexington that is located in Henderson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lafayette County community of Lexington.
- Nebraska
- Dawson County
- This Lexington is located in Dawson County and lies 709 miles [1,141 km]<1> to the northwest of the Lexington that is located in Henderson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dawson County community of Lexington.
- New York
- Greene County
- This Lexington is located in Greene County and lies 878 miles [1,413 km]<1> to the northeast of the Lexington that is located in Henderson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Greene County community of Lexington.
- North Carolina
- Davidson County
- This Lexington is located in Davidson County and lies 455 miles [732.3 km]<1> to the east of the Lexington that is located in Henderson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Davidson County community of Lexington.
- Nova Scotia
- This Lexington lies 1,564 miles [2,517 km]<1> to the northeast of the Lexington that is located in Henderson County.
- Ohio
- Monroe County
- This community is historic<3> and although located in Monroe County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Monroe County community of Lexington.
- Noble County
- This community is historic and although located in Noble County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Noble County community of Lexington.
- Richland County
- This Lexington is located in Richland County and lies 469 miles [754.8 km]<1> to the northeast of the Lexington that is located in Henderson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Richland County community of Lexington.
- Stark County
- This community is historic and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Ohio community of Lexington [Stark County].
- Oklahoma
- Cleveland County
- This Lexington is located in Cleveland County and lies 505 miles [812.7 km]<1> to the west of the Lexington that is located in Henderson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cleveland County community of Lexington.
- Oregon
- Morrow County
- This Lexington is located in Morrow County and lies 1,761 miles [2,834.1 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Lexington that is located in Henderson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Morrow County community of Lexington.
- Pennsylvania
- Erie 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 Pennsylvania community of Lexington [Erie County].
- Lancaster County
- This Lexington is located in Lancaster County and lies 728 miles [1,171.6 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Lexington that is located in Henderson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lancaster County community of Lexington.
- South Carolina
- Lexington County
- This Lexington is located in Lexington County and lies 421 miles [677.5 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Lexington that is located in Henderson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lexington County community of Lexington.
- Texas
- Lee County
- This Lexington is located in Lee County and lies 615 miles [989.7 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Lexington that is located in Henderson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lee County community of Lexington.
- Virginia
- Albemarle County
- This Lexington is located in Albemarle County and lies 574 miles [923.8 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Lexington that is located in Henderson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Albemarle County community of Lexington.
- Lexington City
- This Lexington is located in Lexington City and lies 513 miles [825.6 km] to the east northeast of the Lexington that is located in Henderson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lexington City community of Lexington.
- 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 Lexington [Rockbridge County].
- Washington
- Cowlitz County
- This Lexington is located in Cowlitz County and lies 1,923 miles [3,094.8 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Lexington that is located in Henderson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cowlitz County community of Lexington.
Curious and Interesting Names Near Lexington ...
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.
- Chapel Hill
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chapel Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chapel Hill
- Chapel Hill is located in Henderson County
- Life
(5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Life have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Life
- Life is located in Henderson County
- Oak Grove
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
- 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 Henderson County
- Palestine
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Palestine have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Palestine
- Palestine is located in Henderson County
- Pleasant Hill
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
- 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 Henderson County
- Rock Hill
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rock Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rock Hill
- Rock Hill is located in Henderson County
- Sand Ridge
(5 miles [8 km] to the west)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sand Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sand Ridge
- Sand Ridge is located in Henderson County
- Stringtown
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stringtown have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stringtown
- Stringtown is located in Henderson County
- Timberlake
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Timberlake have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Timberlake
- Timberlake is located in Henderson County
How Far From Lexington 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 city such as Lexington to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Lexington and extending to:
- Nashville, which is the State Capital of Tennessee, lies 97 miles [156.1 km]<1> to the east northeast (ENE). If you could drive a straight line from Lexington to Nashville, with an average speed<5>of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, it would take less than two hours to make the trip. A comfortable walk of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour would take 6 days. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take three full days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 662 miles [1,065.4 km] to the east northeast (ENE). Driving would take just about two full days, a buggy would take 26 days and walking would take 38 days.
- The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,513 miles [10,481.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,235 miles [11,643.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,110 miles [8,223.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
Off-the-Road Links ...
The official website for Lexington: www.ci.lexington.tn.us/ 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 things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Lexington) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Lexington. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 35.6508, Longitude: -88.3935 |
<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 Lexington 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 Lexington, 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 Lexington 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 314.777 degrees. |
<8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 310.853 degrees. |
<9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 310.50 degrees. |
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