RoadsideThoughts
A Gazetteer for the United States and Canada
Home >> State of Utah >> Salt Lake County >> Woodbury >> Tidbits & TriviaIndex...










Learn About
The Commemorative
Quarter for
Utah


The Commemorative Quarter for Utah







Outdoor Activities ...

As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).

When in Woodbury, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Woodbury and the surrounding area.

  • Weather ...
  • 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 Woodbury:
    • 40.747169, -111.861880
    • 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 Woodbury
  • 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 Woodbury ...

We found 23 communities that share the name Woodbury.

Within Utah, the name Woodbury is unique.

Beyond Utah, we know of another 23 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 23 communities, 22 are located in the United States and one is in Canada.

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Connecticut
      • Litchfield County
      • This Woodbury is located in Litchfield County and lies 1,993 miles [3,207.4 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Woodbury that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Litchfield County community of Woodbury.
    • Delaware
      • Kent County
      • This Woodbury is located in Kent County and lies 1,913 miles [3,078.7 km]<1> to the east of the Woodbury that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kent County community of Woodbury.
    • Georgia
      • Meriwether County
      • This Woodbury is located in Meriwether County and lies 1,591 miles [2,560.5 km]<1> to the east of the Woodbury that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Meriwether County community of Woodbury.
    • Illinois
      • Cumberland County
      • This Woodbury is located in Cumberland County and lies 1,247 miles [2,006.9 km]<1> to the east of the Woodbury that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cumberland County community of Woodbury.
    • Indiana
      • Hancock County
      • This Woodbury is located in Hancock County and lies 1,363 miles [2,193.5 km]<1> to the east of the Woodbury that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hancock County community of Woodbury.
    • Kentucky
      • Butler County
      • This Woodbury is located in Butler County and lies 1,371 miles [2,206.4 km]<1> to the east of the Woodbury that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Butler County community of Woodbury.
    • Michigan
      • Eaton County
      • This Woodbury is located in Eaton County and lies 1,381 miles [2,222.5 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Woodbury that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Eaton County community of Woodbury.
    • Minnesota
      • Carlton County
      • This Woodbury is located in Carlton County and lies 1,025 miles [1,649.6 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Woodbury that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Carlton County community of Woodbury.
      • Ramsey 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 Minnesota community of Woodbury [Ramsey County].
      • Washington County
      • This Woodbury is located in Washington County and lies 998 miles [1,606.1 km] to the east northeast of the Woodbury that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washington County community of Woodbury.
    • New Jersey
      • Gloucester County
      • This Woodbury is located in Gloucester County and lies 1,920 miles [3,089.9 km]<1> to the east of the Woodbury that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Gloucester County community of Woodbury.
    • New Mexico
      • Sandoval County
      • This community is historic<3> and although located in Sandoval County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sandoval County community of Woodbury.
    • New York
      • Nassau County
      • This Woodbury is located in Nassau County and lies 1,990 miles [3,202.6 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Woodbury that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Nassau County community of Woodbury.
      • Orange County
      • This Woodbury is located in Orange County and lies 1,951 miles [3,139.8 km] to the east northeast of the Woodbury that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Orange County community of Woodbury.
      • Queens 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 New York community of Woodbury [Queens County].
    • Ohio
      • Carroll County
      • This community is historic<3> and although located in Carroll County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Carroll County community of Woodbury.
      • Delaware County
      • This community is historic and although located in Delaware County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Delaware County community of Woodbury.
    • Ontario
      • 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 Ontario community of Woodbury.
    • Pennsylvania
      • Bedford County
      • This Woodbury is located in Bedford County and lies 1,751 miles [2,818 km]<1> to the east of the Woodbury that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bedford County community of Woodbury.
    • South Carolina
      • Marion County
      • This Woodbury is located in Marion County and lies 1,844 miles [2,967.6 km]<1> to the east of the Woodbury that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Marion County community of Woodbury.
    • Tennessee
      • Cannon County
      • This Woodbury is located in Cannon County and lies 1,433 miles [2,306.2 km]<1> to the east of the Woodbury that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cannon County community of Woodbury.
    • Texas
      • Hill County
      • This Woodbury is located in Hill County and lies 1,008 miles [1,622.2 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Woodbury that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hill County community of Woodbury.
    • Vermont
      • Washington County
      • This Woodbury is located in Washington County and lies 2,001 miles [3,220.3 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Woodbury that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washington County community of Woodbury.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Woodbury ...

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.

  • Capitol
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Capitol have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Capitol
    • Capitol is located in Salt Lake County
  • Edwards
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Edwards have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edwards
    • Edwards is located in Salt Lake County
  • Federal-Heights
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Federal-Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Federal-Heights
    • Federal-Heights is located in Salt Lake County
  • Forest Dale
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest Dale have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Dale
    • Forest Dale is located in Salt Lake County
  • Fountain Place
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fountain Place have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fountain Place
    • Fountain Place is located in Salt Lake County
  • Foxs
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Foxs have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Foxs
    • Foxs is located in Salt Lake County
  • Franklin
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Franklin have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Franklin
    • Franklin is located in Salt Lake County
  • Fraternity Park
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fraternity Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fraternity Park
    • Fraternity Park is located in Salt Lake County
  • Glenn
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glenn have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glenn
    • Glenn is located in Salt Lake County
  • Grand View
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grand View have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grand View
    • Grand View is located in Salt Lake County
  • Granite
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Granite have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Granite
    • Granite is located in Salt Lake County
  • Holland
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holland have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holland
    • Holland is located in Salt Lake County
  • Continue List   (15 more) ...
    • Panorama
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Panorama have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Panorama
      • Panorama is located in Salt Lake County
    • Perrys Hollow
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Perrys Hollow have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Perrys Hollow
      • Perrys Hollow is located in Salt Lake County
    • Pratts
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pratts have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pratts
      • Pratts is located in Salt Lake County
    • Rural
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rural have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rural
      • Rural is located in Salt Lake County
    • Salt Lake City
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Silver Park
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Silver Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Silver Park
      • Silver Park is located in Salt Lake County
    • Sugar House ‑ Historic
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sugar House have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sugar House
      • Sugar House is located in Salt Lake County
    • Syndicate Place
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Syndicate Place have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Syndicate Place
      • Syndicate Place is located in Salt Lake County
    • Temple View
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Temple View have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Temple View
      • Temple View is located in Salt Lake County
    • Thorn
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Thorn have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Thorn
      • Thorn is located in Salt Lake County
    • University Village
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for University Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for University Village
      • University Village is located in Salt Lake County
    • Victory Village
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Victory Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Victory Village
      • Victory Village is located in Salt Lake County
    • Virginia Heights
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Virginia Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Virginia Heights
      • Virginia Heights is located in Salt Lake County
    • Wahoo
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wahoo have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wahoo
      • Wahoo is located in Salt Lake County
    • Zions Park
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Zions Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Zions Park
      • Zions Park is located in Salt Lake County

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

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

  • Salt Lake City, which is the Seat of Salt Lake County, lies just to the West Northwest.
  • Salt Lake City, which is the State Capital of Utah, lies just to the west northwest (WNW).
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 1,839 miles [2,959.6 km]<1> to the east (E). If you could drive a straight line from Woodbury to White House, with an average speed<6>of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, it would take most of three days to make the trip. A comfortable walk of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour would take 105 days. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take 72 days.
  • The shortest distance<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,998 miles [11,262.2 km] and it lies to the north northeast (NNE).<8>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,767 miles [12,499.8 km] and it lies to the north northeast (NNE).<9>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,746 miles [9,247.3 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<10>

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

The official website for Salt Lake County: www.slco.org/

The official website for State of Utah: https://www.utah.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Woodbury) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Woodbury. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 40.7472, Longitude: -111.8619       In this case, the coordinates for Woodbury 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 Woodbury 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>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 Woodbury, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.
<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 Woodbury 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 331.90 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 331.456 degrees.
<10>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 321.752 degrees.









 

Copyright 2024
All Rights Reserved

Thank you for visiting our website.

In closing, please keep in mind that we can not guarantee the accuracy or timeliness of the information on this website, so use with care. We encourage you to double-check the information that is critical to you.

If you've found an error or have additional information that you would like to share, please don't hesitate to write: Click here to contact us.

This page was last modified/updated: 07 Apr 2024