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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 Walden, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Walden 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 Walden:
    • 35.163901, -85.309022
    • 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 Walden
  • 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 Walden ...

We found 23 communities that share the name Walden.

Within Tennessee, the name Walden is unique.

Beyond Tennessee, we know of another 23 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 23 communities, 21 are located in the United States and two are in Canada.

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Arkansas
      • Carroll County
      • This community is historic<1> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Arkansas community of Walden [Carroll County].
    • Colorado
      • Jackson County
      • This Walden is located in Jackson County and lies 1,201 miles [1,932.8 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Walden that is located in Hamilton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jackson County community of Walden.
    • Georgia
      • Bibb County
      • This Walden is located in Bibb County and lies 193 miles [310.6 km]<2> to the south southeast of the Walden that is located in Hamilton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bibb County community of Walden.
    • Illinois
      • Cook 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 Illinois community of Walden [Cook County].
    • Indiana
      • Allen 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 Indiana community of Walden [Allen County].
    • Iowa
      • Cedar 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 Iowa community of Walden [Cedar County].
    • Kentucky
      • Whitley County
      • This Walden is located in Whitley County and lies 132 miles [212.4 km]<2> to the north northeast of the Walden that is located in Hamilton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Whitley County community of Walden.
    • Louisiana
      • East Baton Rouge Parish
      • This Walden is located in East Baton Rouge Parish and lies 471 miles [758 km]<2> to the southwest of the Walden that is located in Hamilton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the East Baton Rouge Parish community of Walden.
    • Maryland
      • Anne Arundel County
      • This Walden is located in Anne Arundel County and lies 544 miles [875.5 km]<2> to the east northeast of the Walden that is located in Hamilton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Anne Arundel County community of Walden.
    • Mississippi
      • Monroe County
      • This community is historic<1> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Mississippi community of Walden [Monroe County].
    • New York
      • Erie County
      • This Walden is located in Erie County and lies 638 miles [1,026.8 km]<2> to the north northeast of the Walden that is located in Hamilton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Erie County community of Walden.
      • Orange County
      • This Walden is located in Orange County and lies 745 miles [1,199 km] to the northeast of the Walden that is located in Hamilton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Orange County community of Walden.
    • North Carolina
      • Johnston County
      • This Walden is located in Johnston County and lies 387 miles [622.8 km]<2> to the east of the Walden that is located in Hamilton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Johnston County community of Walden.
    • North Dakota
      • Cass County
      • This Walden is located in Cass County and lies 1,047 miles [1,685 km]<2> to the north northwest of the Walden that is located in Hamilton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cass County community of Walden.
    • Nova Scotia
      • This Walden lies 1,273 miles [2,048.7 km]<2> to the northeast of the Walden that is located in Hamilton County.
    • Ontario
      • This Walden lies 800 miles [1,287.5 km]<2> to the north northeast of the Walden that is located in Hamilton County.
    • Oregon
      • Lane County
      • This Walden is located in Lane County and lies 2,075 miles [3,339.4 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Walden that is located in Hamilton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lane County community of Walden.
    • South Carolina
      • Abbeville 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 South Carolina community of Walden [Abbeville County].
      • Lexington County
      • This Walden is located in Lexington County and lies 246 miles [395.9 km]<2> to the east southeast of the Walden that is located in Hamilton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lexington County community of Walden.
    • Texas
      • Jefferson County
      • This Walden is located in Jefferson County and lies 623 miles [1,002.6 km]<2> to the west southwest of the Walden that is located in Hamilton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of Walden.
      • Montgomery County
      • Although located in Montgomery County, we don't know the location within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of Walden.
    • Vermont
      • Caledonia County
      • This Walden is located in Caledonia County and lies 942 miles [1,516 km]<2> to the northeast of the Walden that is located in Hamilton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Caledonia County community of Walden.
    • Virginia
      • Newport News City
      • This Walden is located in Newport News City and lies 507 miles [815.9 km]<2> to the east northeast of the Walden that is located in Hamilton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Newport News City community of Walden.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Walden ...

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.

  • Cross Creek
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cross Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cross Creek
    • Cross Creek is located in Hamilton County
  • Echo Glen
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Echo Glen have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Echo Glen
    • Echo Glen is located in Hamilton County
  • Edwards Point
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Edwards Point have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edwards Point
    • Edwards Point is located in Hamilton County
  • Forest Park
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Park
    • Forest Park is located in Hamilton County
  • Forestdale
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forestdale have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forestdale
    • Forestdale is located in Hamilton County
  • Fountain Village
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fountain Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fountain Village
    • Fountain Village is located in Hamilton County
  • Galaxy Heights
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Galaxy Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Galaxy Heights
    • Galaxy Heights is located in Hamilton County
  • Hiddenbrook
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hiddenbrook have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hiddenbrook
    • Hiddenbrook is located in Hamilton County
  • Kings Ridge
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kings Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kings Ridge
    • Kings Ridge is located in Hamilton County
  • Quail Hollow
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Quail Hollow have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quail Hollow
    • Quail Hollow is located in Hamilton County
  • Red Bank
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Red Bank have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Red Bank
    • Red Bank is located in Hamilton County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 11,881 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Red Bank <5>
  • Rustic Villa
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rustic Villa have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rustic Villa
    • Rustic Villa is located in Hamilton County
  • Continue List   (6 more) ...
    • Shepherd Forest
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shepherd Forest have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shepherd Forest
      • Shepherd Forest is located in Hamilton County
    • Signal Mountain
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Skyline Park
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Skyline Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Skyline Park
      • Skyline Park is located in Hamilton County
    • Spring Valley
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spring Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spring Valley
      • Spring Valley is located in Hamilton County
    • Springvale
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Springvale have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Springvale
      • Springvale is located in Hamilton County
    • Summertown
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Summertown have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Summertown
      • Summertown is located in Hamilton County
      • Population from the 2010 Census: 866 people

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

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

  • Chattanooga, which is the Seat of Hamilton County, lies just to the South.
  • Nashville, which is the State Capital of Tennessee, lies 107 miles [172.2 km]<2> to the northwest (NW). If you could drive a straight line from Walden 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 5 days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 523 miles [841.7 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<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,411 miles [10,317.5 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,123 miles [11,463.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,998 miles [8,043.5 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<10>

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

The official website for Hamilton County: www.hamiltontn.gov/

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

Footnotes ...

<1>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 Walden, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.
<2>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 drawn from Point A (ie- Walden) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Walden. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 35.1639, Longitude: -85.3090       In this case, the coordinates for Walden have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<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 Rock Creek to see Pete ... Rock 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 Walden 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 Walden 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 312.858 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 308.572 degrees.
<10>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 309.313 degrees.









 

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