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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 Long Branch, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Long Branch 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 Long Branch:
    • 35.172015, -85.236347
    • 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 Long Branch
  • 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 Hamilton County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
    • Open the eBird sighting report for Hamilton County
    • Since Long Branch is near Sequatchie County and also Marion County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
    • Open the eBird sighting report for Sequatchie County
    • Open the eBird sighting report for Marion 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 Long Branch

Communities Also Named Long Branch ...

We found 29 communities that are also named Long Branch.

There is one other community in Tennessee that is also named Long Branch.

Beyond Tennessee, we know of 28 communities that are located in the United States and Canada. Of these 28 communities, 28 are located in the United States and one is in Canada.

  • Communities Located In Tennessee ...
    • Lawrence County
      • This Long Branch is located in Lawrence County and lies 123 miles [197.9 km]<1> to the west of the Long Branch that is located in Hamilton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lawrence County community of Long Branch.
  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Florida
      • Duval 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 Florida community of Long Branch [Duval County].
      • Hamilton County
      • This Long Branch is located in Hamilton County and lies 362 miles [582.6 km]<1> to the south southeast of the Long Branch that is located in Hamilton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hamilton County community of Long Branch.
    • Georgia
      • Grady County
      • This Long Branch is located in Grady County and lies 301 miles [484.4 km]<1> to the south of the Long Branch that is located in Hamilton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Grady County community of Long Branch.
      • Tattnall 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 Long Branch [Tattnall County].
    • Illinois
      • Mason County
      • This Long Branch is located in Mason County and lies 435 miles [700.1 km]<1> to the northwest of the Long Branch that is located in Hamilton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mason County community of Long Branch.
      • Saline County
      • This Long Branch is located in Saline County and lies 263 miles [423.3 km] to the northwest of the Long Branch that is located in Hamilton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Saline County community of Long Branch.
    • Kansas
      • Norton 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 Long Branch [Norton County].
    • Kentucky
      • Magoffin County
      • Although located in Magoffin County, we don't know the location within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Magoffin County community of Long Branch.
      • Meade 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 Kentucky community of Long Branch [Meade County].
    • Mississippi
      • Yalobusha County
      • This Long Branch is located in Yalobusha County and lies 271 miles [436.1 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Long Branch that is located in Hamilton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Yalobusha County community of Long Branch.
    • Missouri
      • Monroe 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 Missouri community of Long Branch [Monroe County].
    • New Jersey
      • Monmouth County
      • This Long Branch is located in Monmouth County and lies 708 miles [1,139.4 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Long Branch that is located in Hamilton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Monmouth County community of Long Branch.
    • New York
      • Monroe 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 New York community of Long Branch [Monroe County].
      • Onondaga County
      • This Long Branch is located in Onondaga County and lies 729 miles [1,173.2 km]<1> to the northeast of the Long Branch that is located in Hamilton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Onondaga County community of Long Branch.
    • North Carolina
      • Robeson County
      • This Long Branch is located in Robeson County and lies 357 miles [574.5 km]<1> to the east of the Long Branch that is located in Hamilton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Robeson County community of Long Branch.
    • Ontario
      • This Long Branch lies 655 miles [1,054.1 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Long Branch that is located in Hamilton County.
    • Pennsylvania
      • Washington County
      • This Long Branch is located in Washington County and lies 448 miles [721 km]<1> to the northeast of the Long Branch that is located in Hamilton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washington County community of Long Branch.
    • South Carolina
      • Barnwell County
      • This Long Branch is located in Barnwell County and lies 254 miles [408.8 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Long Branch that is located in Hamilton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Barnwell County community of Long Branch.
      • Laurens County
      • This Long Branch is located in Laurens County and lies 194 miles [312.2 km] to the east southeast of the Long Branch that is located in Hamilton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Laurens County community of Long Branch.
    • Texas
      • Eastland 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 Long Branch [Eastland County].
      • Falls County
      • This Long Branch is located in Falls County and lies 714 miles [1,149.1 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Long Branch that is located in Hamilton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Falls County community of Long Branch.
      • Panola County
      • This Long Branch is located in Panola County and lies 577 miles [928.6 km] to the west southwest of the Long Branch that is located in Hamilton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Panola County community of Long Branch.
    • Virginia
      • Caroline County
      • This Long Branch is located in Caroline County and lies 481 miles [774.1 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Long Branch that is located in Hamilton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Caroline County community of Long Branch.
      • Dickenson 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 Long Branch [Dickenson County].
      • Fairfax 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 Virginia community of Long Branch [Fairfax County].
      • Stafford County
      • This Long Branch is located in Stafford County and lies 481 miles [774.1 km] to the east northeast of the Long Branch that is located in Hamilton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Stafford County community of Long Branch.
    • West Virginia
      • Fayette County
      • This Long Branch is located in Fayette County and lies 290 miles [466.7 km]<1> to the northeast of the Long Branch that is located in Hamilton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fayette County community of Long Branch.
      • Wyoming County
      • This Long Branch is located in Wyoming County and lies 256 miles [412 km] to the northeast of the Long Branch that is located in Hamilton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wyoming County community of Long Branch.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Long Branch ...

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.

  • Caramel Village
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Caramel Village is located in Hamilton County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Caramel Village
  • Crabtree Hills
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Crabtree Hills is located in Hamilton County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crabtree Hills
    • Estimated population in 2014: 763 people
  • Cross Creek
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Cross Creek is located in Hamilton County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cross Creek
  • Cross Timbers
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Cross Timbers is located in Hamilton County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cross Timbers
  • Dale Acres
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Dale Acres is located in Hamilton County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dale Acres
  • Dana Hills
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Dana Hills is located in Hamilton County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dana Hills
  • Echo Glen
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Echo Glen is located in Hamilton County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Echo Glen
  • Falling Water
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Falling Water is located in Hamilton County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Falling Water
    • Population from the 2010 Census: 1,232 people
  • Forest Park
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Forest Park is located in Hamilton County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Park
  • Forestdale
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Forestdale is located in Hamilton County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forestdale
  • Galaxy Heights
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Galaxy Heights is located in Hamilton County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Galaxy Heights
  • Garden Farms
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Garden Farms is located in Hamilton County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Garden Farms
  • Continue List   (14 more) ...
    • Green Cove
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Green Cove is located in Hamilton County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Cove
    • Green Hills
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Green Hills is located in Hamilton County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Hills
    • Greens Mill
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Greens Mill is located in Hamilton County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greens Mill
    • Hickory Woods
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Hickory Woods is located in Hamilton County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Woods
    • Hidden Harbor
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Hidden Harbor is located in Hamilton County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hidden Harbor
    • Irongate
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Irongate is located in Hamilton County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Irongate
    • Kings Ridge
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Kings Ridge is located in Hamilton County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kings Ridge
    • Mile Straight
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Mile Straight is located in Hamilton County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mile Straight
    • Riverchase
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Riverchase is located in Hamilton County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riverchase
    • Sandalwood Village
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Sandalwood Village is located in Hamilton County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandalwood Village
    • Springcrest
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Springcrest is located in Hamilton County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Springcrest
    • Summertown
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Summertown is located in Hamilton County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Summertown
      • Population from the 2010 Census: 866 people
    • Town Hills
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Town Hills is located in Hamilton County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Town Hills
    • Valleybrook
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Valleybrook is located in Hamilton County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Valleybrook

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

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

  • Chattanooga, which is the Seat of Hamilton County, lies 9 miles [14.5 km]<1> to the south southwest. If you could walk a straight line from Long Branch to Chattanooga, with an average speed<3> 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 110 miles [177 km] to the northwest (NW). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take about two hours, a buggy would take 5 days and walking would take 7 days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 519 miles [835.2 km] to the east northeast (ENE). Driving would take just over a day, a buggy would take 21 days and walking would take 30 days.
  • The shortest distance<4> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,408 miles [10,312.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<5>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,119 miles [11,456.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,995 miles [8,038.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>'

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- Long Branch) to Point B. In other words: 'As the crow flies'.
<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 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 Long Branch 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>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.
<4>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 Long Branch 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 Long Branch. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 35.1720, Longitude: -85.2363       In this case, the coordinates for Long Branch have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<5>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 312.814 degrees.
<6>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 308.523 degrees.
<7>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 309.281 degrees.