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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 Nash, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Nash 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 Nash:
    • 33.442472, -94.126961
    • 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 Nash
  • 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 Nash ...

We found fourteen communities that share the name Nash.

There is one other community in Texas which is also named Nash.

Beyond Texas, we know of another thirteen communities that are located throughout in the United States.

  • Communities Located In Texas ...
    • Ellis County
      • This Nash is located in Ellis County and lies 175 miles [281.6 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Nash that is located in Bowie County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Ellis County community of Nash.
  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • Etowah 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 Alabama community of Nash [Etowah County].
    • Florida
      • Jefferson County
      • This Nash is located in Jefferson County and lies 633 miles [1,018.7 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Nash that is located in Bowie County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of Nash.
    • Indiana
      • Hendricks County
      • This Nash is located in Hendricks County and lies 605 miles [973.7 km]<1> to the northeast of the Nash that is located in Bowie County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hendricks County community of Nash.
    • Kentucky
      • Edmonson County
      • This Nash is located in Edmonson County and lies 509 miles [819.2 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Nash that is located in Bowie County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Edmonson County community of Nash.
    • Louisiana
      • Jackson Parish
      • 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 Louisiana community of Nash [Jackson Parish].
    • Missouri
      • Cape Girardeau County
      • This Nash is located in Cape Girardeau County and lies 364 miles [585.8 km]<1> to the northeast of the Nash that is located in Bowie County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cape Girardeau County community of Nash.
    • North Dakota
      • Walsh County
      • This Nash is located in Walsh County and lies 1,052 miles [1,693 km]<1> to the north of the Nash that is located in Bowie County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Walsh County community of Nash.
    • Oklahoma
      • Grant County
      • This Nash is located in Grant County and lies 314 miles [505.3 km]<1> to the northwest of the Nash that is located in Bowie County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Grant County community of Nash.
    • Tennessee
      • Putnam County
      • This Nash is located in Putnam County and lies 513 miles [825.6 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Nash that is located in Bowie County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Putnam County community of Nash.
    • Utah
      • Salt Lake County
      • This Nash is located in Salt Lake County and lies 1,092 miles [1,757.4 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Nash that is located in Bowie County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Salt Lake County community of Nash.
    • Virginia
      • Chesterfield 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 Virginia community of Nash [Chesterfield County].
      • Nelson County
      • This Nash is located in Nelson County and lies 898 miles [1,445.2 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Nash that is located in Bowie County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Nelson County community of Nash.
    • Wisconsin
      • Bayfield 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 Nash [Bayfield County].

Curious and Interesting Names Near Nash ...

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.

  • Gertrude
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gertrude have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gertrude
    • Gertrude is located in Miller County (AR)
  • Hartman
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hartman have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hartman
    • Hartman is located in Bowie County
  • Hooks
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
  • Hoot
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hoot have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hoot
    • Hoot is located in Bowie County
  • Index
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Index have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Index
    • Index is located in Miller County (AR)
  • Leary
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Leary have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leary
    • Leary is located in Bowie County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 502 people
  • Mount Pleasant
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mount Pleasant have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Pleasant
    • Mount Pleasant is located in Miller County (AR)
  • Red Lick
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Red Lick have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Red Lick
    • Red Lick is located in Bowie County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,025 people
  • Red Springs
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Red Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Red Springs
    • Red Springs is located in Bowie County
  • Redbank
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Redbank
    • Redbank is located in Bowie County
  • Redwater
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Redwater have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Redwater
    • Redwater is located in Bowie County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,104 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Redwater <5>
  • Sulphur
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sulphur have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sulphur
    • Sulphur is located in Bowie County
  • Victory City
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Victory City have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Victory City
    • Victory City is located in Bowie County
  • Wake Village
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wake Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wake Village
    • Wake Village is located in Bowie County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 5,555 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Wake Village <5>

How Far From Nash 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 city such as Nash to various places of note, such as the White House.

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

  • Boston, which is the Seat of Bowie County, lies 16 miles [25.7 km]<1> to the west. If you could walk a straight line from Nash to Boston, with an average speed<6> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take most of a day to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take five to six hours.
  • Austin, which is the State Capital of Texas, lies 305 miles [490.8 km] to the southwest (SW). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take five to six hours, a buggy would take 12 days and walking would take 18 days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 1,022 miles [1,644.7 km] to the east northeast (ENE). Driving would take over two days, a buggy would take 40 days and walking would take 58 days.
  • The shortest distance<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,848 miles [11,020.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,577 miles [12,194 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,454 miles [8,777.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<10>

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

The official website for State of Texas: https://texas.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Nash) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Nash. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 33.4425, Longitude: -94.1270    
<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 Nash, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.
<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 Nash 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 Nash 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 318.257 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 314.599 degrees.
<10>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 313.39 degrees.









 

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