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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 Tabor, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Tabor 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 Tabor:
    • 36.022290, -85.043014
    • 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 Tabor
  • 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 Tabor ...

We found 22 communities that share the name Tabor.

There are two communities within Tennessee that are also named Tabor.

Beyond Tennessee, we know of another twenty communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these twenty communities, twenty are located in the United States and two are in Canada.

  • Communities Located In Tennessee ...
    • Meigs 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 Tabor [Meigs County].
    • Roane 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 Tennessee community of Tabor [Roane County].
  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • Etowah County
      • This Tabor is located in Etowah County and lies 138 miles [222.1 km]<3> to the south southwest of the Tabor that is located in Cumberland County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Etowah County community of Tabor.
    • British Columbia
      • This Tabor lies 2,174 miles [3,498.7 km]<3> to the northwest of the Tabor that is located in Cumberland County.
    • Colorado
      • Boulder County
      • This Tabor is located in Boulder County and lies 1,121 miles [1,804.1 km]<3> to the west northwest of the Tabor that is located in Cumberland County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Boulder County community of Tabor.
    • Illinois
      • De Witt County
      • This Tabor is located in De Witt County and lies 363 miles [584.2 km]<3> to the northwest of the Tabor that is located in Cumberland County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the De Witt County community of Tabor.
    • Indiana
      • Delaware 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 Indiana community of Tabor [Delaware County].
    • Iowa
      • Fremont County
      • This Tabor is located in Fremont County and lies 665 miles [1,070.2 km]<3> to the northwest of the Tabor that is located in Cumberland County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fremont County community of Tabor.
    • Kansas
      • Clay 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 Kansas community of Tabor [Clay County].
      • Republic County
      • This Tabor is located in Republic County and lies 728 miles [1,171.6 km]<3> to the west northwest of the Tabor that is located in Cumberland County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Republic County community of Tabor.
    • Minnesota
      • Polk County
      • This Tabor is located in Polk County and lies 1,027 miles [1,652.8 km]<3> to the north northwest of the Tabor that is located in Cumberland County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Polk County community of Tabor.
    • New Jersey
      • Morris County
      • This Tabor is located in Morris County and lies 661 miles [1,063.8 km]<3> to the east northeast of the Tabor that is located in Cumberland County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Morris County community of Tabor.
    • North Carolina
      • Robeson 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 North Carolina community of Tabor [Robeson County].
    • Ohio
      • Carroll County
      • This Tabor is located in Carroll County and lies 377 miles [606.7 km]<3> to the north northeast of the Tabor that is located in Cumberland County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Carroll County community of Tabor.
    • Oklahoma
      • Creek County
      • This Tabor is located in Creek County and lies 627 miles [1,009.1 km]<3> to the west of the Tabor that is located in Cumberland County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Creek County community of Tabor.
    • Ontario
      • This Tabor lies 813 miles [1,308.4 km]<3> to the north of the Tabor that is located in Cumberland County.
    • Pennsylvania
      • Philadelphia County
      • This Tabor is located in Philadelphia County and lies 605 miles [973.7 km]<3> to the east northeast of the Tabor that is located in Cumberland County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Philadelphia County community of Tabor.
    • South Carolina
      • Oconee County
      • This Tabor is located in Oconee County and lies 145 miles [233.4 km]<3> to the southeast of the Tabor that is located in Cumberland County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Oconee County community of Tabor.
    • South Dakota
      • Bon Homme County
      • This Tabor is located in Bon Homme County and lies 823 miles [1,324.5 km]<3> to the northwest of the Tabor that is located in Cumberland County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bon Homme County community of Tabor.
    • Texas
      • Brazos County
      • This Tabor is located in Brazos County and lies 745 miles [1,199 km]<3> to the west southwest of the Tabor that is located in Cumberland County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Brazos County community of Tabor.
    • Virginia
      • Washington 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 Virginia community of Tabor [Washington County].
    • Wisconsin
      • Racine County
      • This Tabor is located in Racine County and lies 492 miles [791.8 km]<3> to the north northwest of the Tabor that is located in Cumberland County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Racine County community of Tabor.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Tabor ...

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.

  • Camelot
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Camelot have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Camelot
    • Camelot is located in Cumberland County
  • Cherry Branch
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cherry Branch have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherry Branch
    • Cherry Branch is located in Cumberland County
  • Claysville
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Claysville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Claysville
    • Claysville is located in Cumberland County
  • Crossville
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
  • Drowning Creek
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Drowning Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Drowning Creek
    • Drowning Creek is located in Cumberland County
  • Hide-A-Way Hills
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hide-A-Way Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hide-A-Way Hills
    • Hide-A-Way Hills is located in Cumberland County
  • Hillcrest
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hillcrest have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hillcrest
    • Hillcrest is located in Cumberland County
  • Holiday Hills
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holiday Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holiday Hills
    • Holiday Hills is located in Cumberland County
  • Howard Springs
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Howard Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Howard Springs
    • Howard Springs is located in Cumberland County
  • Livesay
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Livesay have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Livesay
    • Livesay is located in Cumberland County
  • Meadowview
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadowview have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadowview
    • Meadowview is located in Cumberland County
  • Plateau
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Plateau have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Plateau
    • Plateau is located in Cumberland County
  • Continue List   (5 more) ...
    • Rolling Hills
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rolling Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rolling Hills
      • Rolling Hills is located in Cumberland County
    • Slate Springs
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Slate Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Slate Springs
      • Slate Springs is located in Cumberland County
    • Volunteer Heights
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Volunteer Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Volunteer Heights
      • Volunteer Heights is located in Cumberland County
    • Woodlawn
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodlawn have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodlawn
      • Woodlawn is located in Cumberland County
    • Woody
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woody
      • Woody is located in Cumberland County

How Far From Tabor to ...

We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers, Almanacs & Directories that were published in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the Gazetteers include the distance from a community such as Tabor to various places of note, such as the White House.

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

  • Crossville, which is the Seat of Cumberland County, lies just to the South.
  • Nashville, which is the State Capital of Tennessee, lies 97 miles [156.1 km]<3> to the west (W). If you could drive a straight line from Tabor to Nashville, with an average speed<6>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 481 miles [774.1 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<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,360 miles [10,235.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,074 miles [11,384.5 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,949 miles [7,964.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<10>

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

The official website for Cumberland County: www.brockhill.org/

The official website for State of Tennessee: https://www.tn.gov/

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 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 Tabor 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>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 Tabor, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.
<3>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Tabor) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Tabor. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 36.0223, Longitude: -85.0430       In this case, the coordinates for Tabor have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<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 Tabor 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 312.724 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 308.54 degrees.
<10>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 308.986 degrees.









 

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