Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Webster, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Webster and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Webster
- 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 Webster:
- 35.868962, -84.633271
- 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 Webster
- 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 Roane County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Roane County
- Since Webster is near Morgan County and also Cumberland County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Morgan County
- eBird sighting report for Cumberland 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 Webster ...
We found 50 communities that share the name Webster.
Within Tennessee, the name Webster is unique.
Beyond Tennessee, we know of another 50 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 50 communities, 48 are located in the United States and two are in Canada.
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Alberta
- This Webster lies 2,092 miles [3,366.7 km]<2> to the northwest of the Webster that is located in Roane County.
- Arizona
- California
- Colorado
- Florida
- Illinois
- Hancock County
- This Webster is located in Hancock County and lies 469 miles [754.8 km]<2> to the northwest of the Webster that is located in Roane County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hancock County community of Webster.
- Iroquois County
- This Webster is located in Iroquois County and lies 374 miles [601.9 km] to the north northwest of the Webster that is located in Roane County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Iroquois County community of Webster.
- Indiana
- Saint Joseph 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 Webster [Saint Joseph County].
- Wayne County
- This Webster is located in Wayne County and lies 279 miles [449 km]<2> to the north of the Webster that is located in Roane County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wayne County community of Webster.
- Iowa
- Keokuk County
- This Webster is located in Keokuk County and lies 559 miles [899.6 km]<2> to the northwest of the Webster that is located in Roane County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Keokuk County community of Webster.
- Madison County
- This Webster is located in Madison County and lies 639 miles [1,028.4 km] to the northwest of the Webster that is located in Roane County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Madison County community of Webster.
- Kansas
- Pottawatomie 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 Kansas community of Webster [Pottawatomie County].
- Rooks County
- This Webster is located in Rooks County and lies 844 miles [1,358.3 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Webster that is located in Roane County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rooks County community of Webster.
- Kentucky
- Maine
- Androscoggin 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 Maine community of Webster [Androscoggin County].
- Penobscot County
- This Webster is located in Penobscot County and lies 1,042 miles [1,676.9 km]<2> to the northeast of the Webster that is located in Roane County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Penobscot County community of Webster.
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Antrim 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 Michigan community of Webster [Antrim County].
- Washtenaw County
- This Webster is located in Washtenaw County and lies 452 miles [727.4 km]<2> to the north of the Webster that is located in Roane County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washtenaw County community of Webster.
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- New Hampshire
- Coos 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 New Hampshire community of Webster [Coos County].
- Merrimack County
- This Webster is located in Merrimack County and lies 856 miles [1,377.6 km]<2> to the northeast of the Webster that is located in Roane County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Merrimack County community of Webster.
- New York
- Livingston 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 New York community of Webster [Livingston County].
- Madison 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 New York community of Webster [Madison County].
- Monroe County
- This Webster is located in Monroe County and lies 635 miles [1,021.9 km]<2> to the north northeast of the Webster that is located in Roane County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Monroe County community of Webster.
- North Carolina
- Jackson County
- This Webster is located in Jackson County and lies 87 miles [140 km]<2> to the east southeast of the Webster that is located in Roane County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jackson County community of Webster.
- Rockingham 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 North Carolina community of Webster [Rockingham County].
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Darke County
- This Webster is located in Darke County and lies 298 miles [479.6 km]<2> to the north of the Webster that is located in Roane County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Darke County community of Webster.
- Putnam County
- This community is historic<1> and although located in Putnam County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Putnam County community of Webster.
- Richland County
- This community is historic and although located in Richland County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Richland County community of Webster.
- Ontario
- This Webster lies 1,055 miles [1,697.9 km]<2> to the north northwest of the Webster that is located in Roane County.
- Pennsylvania
- Schuylkill County
- This Webster is located in Schuylkill County and lies 576 miles [927 km]<2> to the northeast of the Webster that is located in Roane County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Schuylkill County community of Webster.
- Washington 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 Pennsylvania community of Webster [Washington County].
- Westmoreland County
- This Webster is located in Westmoreland County and lies 395 miles [635.7 km] to the northeast of the Webster that is located in Roane County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Westmoreland County community of Webster.
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Texas
- Harris County
- This Webster is located in Harris County and lies 749 miles [1,205.4 km]<2> to the west southwest of the Webster that is located in Roane County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harris County community of Webster.
- Wood County
- This Webster is located in Wood County and lies 641 miles [1,031.6 km] to the west southwest of the Webster that is located in Roane County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wood County community of Webster.
- Virginia
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Brown 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 Wisconsin community of Webster [Brown County].
- Burnett County
- This Webster is located in Burnett County and lies 799 miles [1,285.9 km]<2> to the north northwest of the Webster that is located in Roane County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Burnett County community of Webster.
- Portage 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 Wisconsin community of Webster [Portage County].
Curious and Interesting Names Near Webster ...
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.
- Dry Hill
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest) - Eureka
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest) - Glen Wright
(5 miles [8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glen Wright have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glen Wright
- Glen Wright is located in Roane County
- Hillcrest
(5 miles [8 km] to the southwest) - Hood Landing Ferry
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hood Landing Ferry have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hood Landing Ferry
- Hood Landing Ferry is located in Roane County
- Idle Oaks
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast) - James Ferry
(5 miles [8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for James Ferry have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for James Ferry
- James Ferry is located in Roane County
- King Creek ‑ Historic
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for King Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for King Creek
- King Creek is located in Roane County
- Lake Shadow
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake Shadow have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Shadow
- Lake Shadow is located in Roane County
- Lakeview
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the east) - Pond Grove
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pond Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pond Grove
- Pond Grove is located in Roane County
- Ponderosa
(5 miles [8 km] to the east) - Continue List (5 more) ...
- Postoak
(Less than 2 miles to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Postoak
- Postoak is located in Roane County
- Postoak has also been known as:
- Post Oak Springs
- Rockwood
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rockwood have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rockwood
- Rockwood is located in Roane County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 5,459 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Rockwood <5>
- Rockwood Ferry
(5 miles [8 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rockwood Ferry have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rockwood Ferry
- Rockwood Ferry is located in Roane County
- Smoke Rise
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Smoke Rise have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Smoke Rise
- Smoke Rise is located in Roane County
- Twin Rivers Ferry
(5 miles [8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Twin Rivers Ferry have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Twin Rivers Ferry
- Twin Rivers Ferry is located in Roane County
- Postoak
How Far From Webster 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 Webster to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Webster and extending to:
- Kingston, which is the Seat of Roane County, lies just to the East.
- Nashville, which is the State Capital of Tennessee, lies 121 miles [194.7 km]<2> to the west (W). If you could drive a straight line from Webster to Nashville, with an average speed<6>of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, it would take about two hours to make the trip. A comfortable walk of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour would take 7 days. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take 5 days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 466 miles [750 km] to the east northeast (ENE). Driving would take most of a day, a buggy would take 19 days and walking would take 27 days.
- The shortest distance<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,351 miles [10,220.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,063 miles [11,366.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,938 miles [7,946.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<10>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Webster. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Roane County: www.roanealliance.org/
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 Webster, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy. |
| <2> | Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a '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- Webster) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Webster. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 35.8690, Longitude: -84.6333 In this case, the coordinates for Webster 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 Webster 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 Webster 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 312.471 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 308.227 degrees. |
| <10> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 308.855 degrees. |