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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 Cedar Springs, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Cedar Springs 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 Cedar Springs:
    • 36.828175, -81.290379
    • 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 Cedar Springs
  • 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 Cedar Springs ...

We found 30 communities that share the name Cedar Springs.

There are two communities within Virginia that are also named Cedar Springs.

Beyond Virginia, we know of another 28 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 28 communities, 29 are located in the United States and two are in Canada.

  • Communities Located In Virginia ...
    • Fairfax County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Virginia community of Cedar Springs [Fairfax County].
    • Wythe County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Virginia community of Cedar Springs [Wythe County].
  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • Blount County
      • This Cedar Springs is located in Blount County and lies 364 miles [585.8 km]<2> to the west southwest of the Cedar Springs that is located in Smyth County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Blount County community of Cedar Springs.
      • Calhoun County
      • This Cedar Springs is located in Calhoun County and lies 329 miles [529.5 km] to the southwest of the Cedar Springs that is located in Smyth County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Calhoun County community of Cedar Springs.
      • Cherokee County
      • This community is historic<3> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Alabama community of Cedar Springs [Cherokee County].
    • Arizona
      • Graham County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Arizona community of Cedar Springs [Graham County].
      • Navajo County
      • This Cedar Springs is located in Navajo County and lies 1,617 miles [2,602.3 km]<2> to the west of the Cedar Springs that is located in Smyth County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Navajo County community of Cedar Springs.
    • California
      • Los Angeles County
      • This Cedar Springs is located in Los Angeles County and lies 2,049 miles [3,297.5 km]<2> to the west of the Cedar Springs that is located in Smyth County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Los Angeles County community of Cedar Springs.
      • San Bernardino County
      • This community is historic<3> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the California community of Cedar Springs [San Bernardino County].
    • Connecticut
      • Hartford County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Connecticut community of Cedar Springs [Hartford County].
    • Georgia
      • Early County
      • This Cedar Springs is located in Early County and lies 444 miles [714.5 km]<2> to the south southwest of the Cedar Springs that is located in Smyth County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Early County community of Cedar Springs.
    • Kentucky
      • Allen County
      • This Cedar Springs is located in Allen County and lies 266 miles [428.1 km]<2> to the west of the Cedar Springs that is located in Smyth County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Allen County community of Cedar Springs.
    • Michigan
      • Kent County
      • This Cedar Springs is located in Kent County and lies 495 miles [796.6 km]<2> to the north northwest of the Cedar Springs that is located in Smyth County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kent County community of Cedar Springs.
    • Missouri
      • Cedar County
      • This Cedar Springs is located in Cedar County and lies 695 miles [1,118.5 km]<2> to the west of the Cedar Springs that is located in Smyth County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cedar County community of Cedar Springs.
    • New Jersey
      • Cape May County
      • This Cedar Springs is located in Cape May County and lies 394 miles [634.1 km]<2> to the east northeast of the Cedar Springs that is located in Smyth County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cape May County community of Cedar Springs.
    • New Mexico
      • DeBaca County
      • This community is historic<3> and although located in DeBaca County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the DeBaca County community of Cedar Springs.
    • Ohio
      • Preble County
      • This Cedar Springs is located in Preble County and lies 281 miles [452.2 km]<2> to the northwest of the Cedar Springs that is located in Smyth County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Preble County community of Cedar Springs.
    • Oklahoma
      • Major County
      • This Cedar Springs is located in Major County and lies 959 miles [1,543.4 km]<2> to the west of the Cedar Springs that is located in Smyth County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Major County community of Cedar Springs.
    • Ontario
      • This Cedar Springs lies 378 miles [608.3 km]<2> to the north of the Cedar Springs that is located in Smyth County.
    • Pennsylvania
      • Clinton County
      • This Cedar Springs is located in Clinton County and lies 357 miles [574.5 km]<2> to the north northeast of the Cedar Springs that is located in Smyth County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clinton County community of Cedar Springs.
    • South Carolina
      • Abbeville County
      • This Cedar Springs is located in Abbeville County and lies 198 miles [318.7 km]<2> to the south southwest of the Cedar Springs that is located in Smyth County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Abbeville County community of Cedar Springs.
      • Charleston County
      • This Cedar Springs is located in Charleston County and lies 292 miles [469.9 km] to the south southeast of the Cedar Springs that is located in Smyth County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Charleston County community of Cedar Springs.
      • Kershaw County
      • This Cedar Springs is located in Kershaw County and lies 180 miles [289.7 km] to the south of the Cedar Springs that is located in Smyth County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kershaw County community of Cedar Springs.
    • Tennessee
      • Knox County
      • This Cedar Springs is located in Knox County and lies 167 miles [268.8 km]<2> to the west southwest of the Cedar Springs that is located in Smyth County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Knox County community of Cedar Springs.
      • Madison County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Tennessee community of Cedar Springs [Madison County].
      • Marion County
      • This Cedar Springs is located in Marion County and lies 257 miles [413.6 km] to the west southwest of the Cedar Springs that is located in Smyth County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Marion County community of Cedar Springs.
      • McMinn County
      • This Cedar Springs is located in McMinn County and lies 209 miles [336.4 km] to the west southwest of the Cedar Springs that is located in Smyth County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the McMinn County community of Cedar Springs.
    • Texas
      • Falls County
      • This Cedar Springs is located in Falls County and lies 974 miles [1,567.5 km]<2> to the west southwest of the Cedar Springs that is located in Smyth County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Falls County community of Cedar Springs.
      • Upshur County
      • This Cedar Springs is located in Upshur County and lies 808 miles [1,300.3 km] to the west southwest of the Cedar Springs that is located in Smyth County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Upshur County community of Cedar Springs.
    • Utah
      • Box Elder County
      • This Cedar Springs is located in Box Elder County and lies 1,698 miles [2,732.7 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Cedar Springs that is located in Smyth County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Box Elder County community of Cedar Springs.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Cedar Springs ...

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.

  • Beaver
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Beaver have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beaver
    • Beaver is located in Wythe County
  • Blacklick
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Blacklick have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blacklick
    • Blacklick is located in Wythe County
  • Blessing
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Blessing have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blessing
    • Blessing is located in Wythe County
  • Crockett
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
  • Elk Creek
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
  • Flat Ridge
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Flat Ridge. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flat Ridge
    • Flat Ridge is located in Grayson County
  • Grubb
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grubb have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grubb
    • Grubb is located in Wythe County
  • Roberts Mill
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Roberts Mill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roberts Mill
    • Roberts Mill is located in Smyth County
  • Rural Retreat
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
  • Shady Grove
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shady Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shady Grove
    • Shady Grove is located in Smyth County
  • Speedwell
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Speedwell
    • Speedwell is located in Wythe County
  • Sugar Grove
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sugar Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sugar Grove
    • Sugar Grove is located in Smyth County
  • Turkey Fork
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Turkey Fork have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Turkey Fork
    • Turkey Fork is located in Grayson County

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

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

  • Marion, which is the Seat of Smyth County, lies 12 miles [19.3 km]<2> to the west. If you could walk a straight line from Cedar Springs to Marion, with an average speed<7> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take five to six hours to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take nearly four hours.
  • Richmond, which is the State Capital of Virginia, lies 217 miles [349.2 km] to the east northeast (ENE). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take nearly four hours, a buggy would take 9 days and walking would take 13 days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 272 miles [437.7 km] to the east northeast (ENE). Driving would take four to five hours, a buggy would take 11 days and walking would take 16 days.
  • The shortest distance<8> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,167 miles [9,924.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,874 miles [11,062.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<10>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,751 miles [7,646 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<11>

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

The official website for Smyth County: www.smythcounty.org/

The official website for State of Virginia: https://www.virginia.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>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 Mile's to see Pete ... Mile's 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 Cedar Springs 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.
<2>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- Cedar Springs) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Cedar Springs. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 36.8282, Longitude: -81.2904       In this case, the coordinates for Cedar Springs have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<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 Cedar Springs, 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>An 'estimated' location is one where we have been given GPS coordinates, but are unable to verify the accuracy of those coordinates. That said, we have some confidence that we have placed the marker near the actual location. A typical reason for being unable to verify a location is that it might be on private property or maybe historic and gone without an obvious trace.
<7>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.
<8>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 Cedar Springs to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 310.477 degrees.
<10>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 306.079 degrees.
<11>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 307.199 degrees.




 

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