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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 Scott, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Scott 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 Scott:
- 35.654794, -84.751053
- 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 Scott
- 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 Meigs County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- Open the eBird sighting report for Meigs County
- Since Scott is near Rhea County and also McMinn County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- Open the eBird sighting report for Rhea County
- Open the eBird sighting report for McMinn 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 Scott
Communities Also Named Scott ...
We found 36 communities that are also named Scott.
Within Tennessee, the name Scott is unique.
Beyond Tennessee, we know of 36 communities that are located in the United States and Canada. Of these 36 communities, 33 are located in the United States and three are in Canada.
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- DeKalb 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 Alabama community of Scott [DeKalb County].
- Arkansas
- Pulaski County
- This Scott is located in Pulaski County and lies 419 miles [674.3 km]<2> to the west of the Scott that is located in Meigs County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pulaski County community of Scott.
- California
- Los Angeles 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 California community of Scott [Los Angeles County].
- Georgia
- Habersham 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 Georgia community of Scott [Habersham County].
- Johnson County
- This Scott is located in Johnson County and lies 245 miles [394.3 km]<2> to the south southeast of the Scott that is located in Meigs County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Johnson County community of Scott.
- Illinois
- Saint Clair 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 Illinois community of Scott [Saint Clair County].
- Indiana
- LaGrange County
- This Scott is located in LaGrange County and lies 421 miles [677.5 km]<2> to the north of the Scott that is located in Meigs County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the LaGrange County community of Scott.
- Iowa
- Fayette County
- This Scott is located in Fayette County and lies 614 miles [988.1 km]<2> to the northwest of the Scott that is located in Meigs County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fayette County community of Scott.
- Kentucky
- Kenton 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 Kentucky community of Scott [Kenton County].
- Louisiana
- Lafayette Parish
- This Scott is located in Lafayette Parish and lies 566 miles [910.9 km]<2> to the southwest of the Scott that is located in Meigs County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lafayette Parish community of Scott.
- Maine
- Aroostook 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 Maine community of Scott [Aroostook County].
- Minnesota
- Saint Louis County
- This Scott is located in Saint Louis County and lies 912 miles [1,467.7 km]<2> to the north northwest of the Scott that is located in Meigs County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Saint Louis County community of Scott.
- Mississippi
- Bolivar County
- This Scott is located in Bolivar County and lies 386 miles [621.2 km]<2> to the west southwest of the Scott that is located in Meigs County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bolivar County community of Scott.
- Missouri
- Cole County
- This Scott is located in Cole County and lies 461 miles [741.9 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Scott that is located in Meigs County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cole County community of Scott.
- Nebraska
- Webster 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 Nebraska community of Scott [Webster County].
- New Hampshire
- Coos County
- This Scott is located in Coos County and lies 917 miles [1,475.8 km]<2> to the northeast of the Scott that is located in Meigs County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Coos County community of Scott.
- New Mexico
- Lea County
- This community is historic<3> and although located in Lea County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lea County community of Scott.
- New York
- Cortland County
- This Scott is located in Cortland County and lies 667 miles [1,073.4 km]<2> to the northeast of the Scott that is located in Meigs County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cortland County community of Scott.
- Ohio
- Noble 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 Ohio community of Scott [Noble County].
- Van Wert County
- This Scott is located in Van Wert County and lies 368 miles [592.2 km]<2> to the north of the Scott that is located in Meigs County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Van Wert County community of Scott.
- Oklahoma
- Caddo County
- This Scott is located in Caddo County and lies 757 miles [1,218.3 km]<2> to the west of the Scott that is located in Meigs County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Caddo County community of Scott.
- Ontario
- This Scott lies 595 miles [957.6 km]<2> to the north northeast of the Scott that is located in Meigs County.
- Pennsylvania
- Lackawanna County
- This Scott is located in Lackawanna County and lies 638 miles [1,026.8 km]<2> to the northeast of the Scott that is located in Meigs County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lackawanna County community of Scott.
- Quebec
- This Scott lies 1,030 miles [1,657.6 km]<2> to the northeast of the Scott that is located in Meigs County.
- Saskatchewan
- This Scott lies 1,648 miles [2,652.2 km]<2> to the northwest of the Scott that is located in Meigs County.
- South Carolina
- Beaufort County
- This Scott is located in Beaufort County and lies 328 miles [527.9 km]<2> to the southeast of the Scott that is located in Meigs County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Beaufort County community of Scott.
- Edgefield 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 South Carolina community of Scott [Edgefield County].
- Marlboro County
- This Scott is located in Marlboro County and lies 296 miles [476.4 km] to the east southeast of the Scott that is located in Meigs County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Marlboro County community of Scott.
- Texas
- Van Zandt County
- This Scott is located in Van Zandt County and lies 677 miles [1,089.5 km]<2> to the west southwest of the Scott that is located in Meigs County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Van Zandt County community of Scott.
- Washington
- Adams 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 Washington community of Scott [Adams County].
- Klickitat 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 Washington community of Scott [Klickitat County].
- Walla Walla County
- This Scott is located in Walla Walla County and lies 1,896 miles [3,051.3 km]<2> to the northwest of the Scott that is located in Meigs County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Walla Walla County community of Scott.
- West Virginia
- Braxton 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 West Virginia community of Scott [Braxton County].
- Putnam 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 West Virginia community of Scott [Putnam County].
- Wood 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 West Virginia community of Scott [Wood County].
- Wisconsin
- Oneida 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 Scott [Oneida County].
Curious and Interesting Names Near Scott ...
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.
- Apollo Shores
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
- Apollo Shores is located in Rhea County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Apollo Shores
- Cute ‑ Historic
(5 miles [8 km] to the south)
- Cute is located in Meigs County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cute
- Forest Grove
(5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
- Forest Grove is located in Meigs County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Grove
- Half Moon Shores
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
- Half Moon Shores is located in Roane County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Half Moon Shores
- Hideaway Hills
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
- Hideaway Hills is located in Rhea County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hideaway Hills
- Iron Hill ‑ Historic
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
- Iron Hill is located in Rhea County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Iron Hill
- Lorraine
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
- Lorraine is located in Rhea County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lorraine
- Maple Grove
(5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
- Maple Grove is located in Meigs County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maple Grove
- Mars Hill
(5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
- Mars Hill is located in Rhea County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mars Hill
- Peakland
(Less than 2 miles to the south)
- Peakland is located in Meigs County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Peakland
- Pinhook Ferry
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
- Pinhook Ferry is located in Meigs County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pinhook Ferry
- Pleasant Hill
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
- Pleasant Hill is located in Meigs County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant Hill
- Continue List (7 more) ...
- Prices Ferry
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
- Prices Ferry is located in Meigs County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Prices Ferry
- Slabtown
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
- Slabtown is located in Rhea County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Slabtown
- Spring City
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
- Surprise
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
- Surprise is located in Meigs County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Surprise
- Estimated population in 2014: 1,799 people
- Ten Mile
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
- Terrace View
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
- Terrace View is located in Rhea County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Terrace View
- Wolf Creek
(5 miles [8 km] to the west)
- Wolf Creek is located in Rhea County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wolf Creek
How Far From Scott 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 Scott to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Scott and extending to:
- Decatur, which is the Seat of Meigs County, lies 9 miles [14.5 km]<2> to the south southwest. If you could walk a straight line from Scott to Decatur, with an average speed<5> 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 118 miles [189.9 km] to the west northwest (WNW). 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 479 miles [770.9 km] to the east northeast (ENE). Driving would take most of a day, a buggy would take 19 days and walking would take 28 days.
- The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,365 miles [10,243.5 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,077 miles [11,389.3 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,953 miles [7,971.1 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>'
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 Scott 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 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Scott) 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 Scott, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy. |
| <4> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <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 Scott 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 Scott. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 35.6548, Longitude: -84.7511 In this case, the coordinates for Scott have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <7> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 312.537 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 308.272 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 308.959 degrees. |
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