Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Washington Heights, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Washington Heights and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Washington Heights
- 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 Washington Heights:
- 36.305661, -82.424865
- 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 Washington Heights
- 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 Washington County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Washington County
- Since Washington Heights is near Carter County and also Unicoi County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Carter County
- eBird sighting report for Unicoi 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:
- Waymark.com
Communities Also Named Washington Heights ...
We found 23 communities that share the name Washington Heights.
There are two communities within Tennessee that are also named Washington Heights.
Beyond Tennessee, we know of another 21 communities that are located throughout in the United States.
- Communities Located In Tennessee ...
- Hamilton County
- This Washington Heights is located in Hamilton County and lies 175 miles [281.6 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Washington Heights that is located in Washington County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hamilton County community of Washington Heights.
- Knox County
- This Washington Heights is located in Knox County and lies 94 miles [151.3 km]<1> to the west of the Washington Heights that is located in Washington County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Knox County community of Washington Heights.
- Hamilton County
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Jefferson County
- This Washington Heights is located in Jefferson County and lies 312 miles [502.1 km]<1> to the southwest of the Washington Heights that is located in Washington County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of Washington Heights.
- Delaware
- New Castle County
- This Washington Heights is located in New Castle County and lies 438 miles [704.9 km]<1> to the northeast of the Washington Heights that is located in Washington County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the New Castle County community of Washington Heights.
- Sussex County
- This Washington Heights is located in Sussex County and lies 434 miles [698.5 km] to the east northeast of the Washington Heights that is located in Washington County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sussex County community of Washington Heights.
- Georgia
- Dougherty County
- This Washington Heights is located in Dougherty County and lies 342 miles [550.4 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Washington Heights that is located in Washington County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dougherty County community of Washington Heights.
- Wilkes County
- This Washington Heights is located in Wilkes County and lies 178 miles [286.5 km] to the south of the Washington Heights that is located in Washington County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wilkes County community of Washington Heights.
- Illinois
- Cook County
- This Washington Heights is located in Cook County and lies 466 miles [750 km]<1> to the northwest of the Washington Heights that is located in Washington County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cook County community of Washington Heights.
- Maryland
- Carroll County
- This Washington Heights is located in Carroll County and lies 371 miles [597.1 km]<1> to the northeast of the Washington Heights that is located in Washington County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Carroll County community of Washington Heights.
- Wicomico County
- This Washington Heights is located in Wicomico County and lies 402 miles [647 km] to the east northeast of the Washington Heights that is located in Washington County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wicomico County community of Washington Heights.
- Michigan
- Calhoun 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 Michigan community of Washington Heights [Calhoun County].
- Oakland 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 Michigan community of Washington Heights [Oakland County].
- New Jersey
- Middlesex County
- This Washington Heights is located in Middlesex County and lies 519 miles [835.2 km]<1> to the northeast of the Washington Heights that is located in Washington County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Middlesex County community of Washington Heights.
- New York
- New York County
- This Washington Heights is located in New York County and lies 554 miles [891.6 km]<1> to the northeast of the Washington Heights that is located in Washington County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the New York County community of Washington Heights.
- Orange County
- This Washington Heights is located in Orange County and lies 558 miles [898 km] to the northeast of the Washington Heights that is located in Washington County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Orange County community of Washington Heights.
- North Carolina
- Cleveland County
- This Washington Heights is located in Cleveland County and lies 87 miles [140 km]<1> to the southeast of the Washington Heights that is located in Washington County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cleveland County community of Washington Heights.
- Iredell County
- This Washington Heights is located in Iredell County and lies 93 miles [149.7 km] to the east southeast of the Washington Heights that is located in Washington County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Iredell County community of Washington Heights.
- Pitt County
- This Washington Heights is located in Pitt County and lies 305 miles [490.8 km] to the east of the Washington Heights that is located in Washington County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pitt County community of Washington Heights.
- Pennsylvania
- Cumberland County
- This Washington Heights is located in Cumberland County and lies 404 miles [650.2 km]<1> to the northeast of the Washington Heights that is located in Washington County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cumberland County community of Washington Heights.
- South Carolina
- Spartanburg County
- This Washington Heights is located in Spartanburg County and lies 98 miles [157.7 km]<1> to the south southeast of the Washington Heights that is located in Washington County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Spartanburg County community of Washington Heights.
- Vermont
- Orange County
- This Washington Heights is located in Orange County and lies 750 miles [1,207 km]<1> to the northeast of the Washington Heights that is located in Washington County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Orange County community of Washington Heights.
- Virginia
- Roanoke City
- This Washington Heights is located in Roanoke City and lies 150 miles [241.4 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Washington Heights that is located in Washington County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Roanoke City community of Washington Heights.
- West Virginia
- Boone County
- This Washington Heights is located in Boone County and lies 123 miles [197.9 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Washington Heights that is located in Washington County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Boone County community of Washington Heights.
- Alabama
Curious and Interesting Names Near Washington Heights ...
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
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast) - Carter Crossing
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Carter Crossing have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carter Crossing
- Carter Crossing is located in Washington County
- Carter Sell
(Less than 2 miles to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Carter Sell have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carter Sell
- Carter Sell is located in Washington County
- Cherokee
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast) - Cherokee Gardens
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cherokee Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherokee Gardens
- Cherokee Gardens is located in Washington County
- Cherokee Hills
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cherokee Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherokee Hills
- Cherokee Hills is located in Washington County
- Colony Park
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Colony Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Colony Park
- Colony Park is located in Washington County
- Dove ‑ Historic
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south) - Forest View
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest View have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest View
- Forest View is located in Washington County
- Grandview
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east) - Green Hill
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Hill
- Green Hill is located in Washington County
- Greenacres
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greenacres have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenacres
- Greenacres is located in Washington County
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- Greenfields
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greenfields have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenfields
- Greenfields is located in Washington County
- Greenwood
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south) - Hill-N-Dale
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hill-N-Dale have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hill-N-Dale
- Hill-N-Dale is located in Washington County
- Knob Creek Mill
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Knob Creek Mill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Knob Creek Mill
- Knob Creek Mill is located in Washington County
- Mountain Home
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mountain Home have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mountain Home
- Mountain Home is located in Washington County
- Pine Timbers
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pine Timbers have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pine Timbers
- Pine Timbers is located in Washington County
- Ramblewood
(Less than 2 miles to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ramblewood have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ramblewood
- Ramblewood is located in Washington County
- Roundtree
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north) - Rural Ridge
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rural Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rural Ridge
- Rural Ridge is located in Washington County
- Skyline Heights
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Skyline Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Skyline Heights
- Skyline Heights is located in Washington County
- Strawberry Fields
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Strawberry Fields have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Strawberry Fields
- Strawberry Fields is located in Washington County
- Tanglewood
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tanglewood have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tanglewood
- Tanglewood is located in Washington County
- Timber Ridge
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Timber Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Timber Ridge
- Timber Ridge is located in Washington County
- Woodlawn
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
- Greenfields
How Far From Washington Heights 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 Washington Heights to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Washington Heights and extending to:
- Jonesborough, which is the Seat of Washington County, lies just to the West Southwest.
- Nashville, which is the State Capital of Tennessee, lies 242 miles [389.5 km]<1> to the west (W). If you could drive a straight line from Washington Heights to Nashville, with an average speed<4>of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, it would take nearly four hours to make the trip. A comfortable walk of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour would take 14 days. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take 10 days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 344 miles [553.6 km] to the east northeast (ENE). Driving would take five to six hours, a buggy would take 14 days and walking would take 20 days.
- The shortest distance<5> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,239 miles [10,040.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,946 miles [11,178.5 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,823 miles [7,761.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Washington Heights. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Washington County: www.washingtoncountytn.com/
The official website for State of Tennessee: https://www.tn.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | 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- Washington Heights) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Washington Heights. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 36.3057, Longitude: -82.4249 In this case, the coordinates for Washington Heights have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <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 Washington Heights 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> | 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. |
| <4> | 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. |
| <5> | 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 Washington Heights to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East. |
| <6> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 311.153 degrees. |
| <7> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 306.777 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 307.822 degrees. |