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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 Ellett, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Ellett 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 Ellett:
    • 37.191861, -80.366672
    • 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 Ellett
  • 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 Ellett ...

We found one communities that share the name Ellett.

There is one other community in Virginia which is also named Ellett.

Beyond Virginia.

  • Communities Located In Virginia ...
    • Hanover 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 Ellett [Hanover County].

Curious and Interesting Names Near Ellett ...

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.

  • Airport Acres
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Airport Acres have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Airport Acres
    • Airport Acres is located in Montgomery County
  • Apple Acres
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Apple Acres have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Apple Acres
    • Apple Acres is located in Montgomery County
  • Bangs ‑ Historic
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bangs have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bangs
    • Bangs is located in Montgomery County
  • Cedar Orchard
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedar Orchard have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Orchard
    • Cedar Orchard is located in Montgomery County
  • Christiansburg
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
  • Clover Valley
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clover Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clover Valley
    • Clover Valley is located in Montgomery County
  • Craig Mountain
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Craig Mountain have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Craig Mountain
    • Craig Mountain is located in Montgomery County
  • Diamond Pointe
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Diamond Pointe have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Diamond Pointe
    • Diamond Pointe is located in Montgomery County
  • Echo Hills
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Echo Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Echo Hills
    • Echo Hills is located in Montgomery County
  • Evergreen
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Evergreen have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Evergreen
    • Evergreen is located in Montgomery County
  • Falling Branch
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Falling Branch have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Falling Branch
    • Falling Branch is located in Montgomery County
  • Farmview
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Farmview have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Farmview
    • Farmview is located in Montgomery County
  • Continue List   (23 more) ...
    • Hunters Ridge
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hunters Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunters Ridge
      • Hunters Ridge is located in Montgomery County
    • Knob Hill
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Knob Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Knob Hill
      • Knob Hill is located in Montgomery County
    • Lester Place
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lester Place have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lester Place
      • Lester Place is located in Montgomery County
    • Mission Hills
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mission Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mission Hills
      • Mission Hills is located in Montgomery County
    • Mountain View Park
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mountain View Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mountain View Park
      • Mountain View Park is located in Montgomery County
    • Murphy
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Murphy have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Murphy
      • Murphy is located in Montgomery County
    • Orchard View
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Orchard View have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Orchard View
      • Orchard View is located in Montgomery County
    • Patrick Henry Place
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Patrick Henry Place have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Patrick Henry Place
      • Patrick Henry Place is located in Montgomery County
    • Pheasant Run
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pheasant Run have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pheasant Run
      • Pheasant Run is located in Montgomery County
    • Pilgrims Pointe
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pilgrims Pointe have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pilgrims Pointe
      • Pilgrims Pointe is located in Montgomery County
    • Rainbow Ridge
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rainbow Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rainbow Ridge
      • Rainbow Ridge is located in Montgomery County
    • Raintree Village
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Raintree Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Raintree Village
      • Raintree Village is located in Montgomery County
    • Ramble Ridge
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ramble Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ramble Ridge
      • Ramble Ridge is located in Montgomery County
    • Silver Leaf
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Silver Leaf have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Silver Leaf
      • Silver Leaf is located in Montgomery County
    • Sleepy Hollow
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sleepy Hollow have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sleepy Hollow
      • Sleepy Hollow is located in Montgomery County
    • Stonegate
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stonegate have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stonegate
      • Stonegate is located in Montgomery County
    • Suburban Hills
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Suburban Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Suburban Hills
      • Suburban Hills is located in Montgomery County
    • Sundance Village
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sundance Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sundance Village
      • Sundance Village is located in Montgomery County
    • University Place
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for University Place have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for University Place
      • University Place is located in Montgomery County
    • University Terrace
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for University Terrace have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for University Terrace
      • University Terrace is located in Montgomery County
    • Windmill Hills
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Windmill Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Windmill Hills
      • Windmill Hills is located in Montgomery County
    • Yellow Sulphur
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Yellow Sulphur have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Yellow Sulphur
      • Yellow Sulphur is located in Montgomery County
    • Yellow Sulphur Springs
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Yellow Sulphur Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Yellow Sulphur Springs
      • Yellow Sulphur Springs is located in Montgomery County

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

With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance<4> beginning in Ellett and extending to:

  • Christiansburg, which is the Seat of Montgomery County, lies just to the South Southwest.
  • Richmond, which is the State Capital of Virginia, lies 162 miles [260.7 km]<4> to the east (E). If you could drive a straight line from Ellett to Richmond, with an average speed<5>of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, it would take less than three hours to make the trip. A comfortable walk of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour would take 10 days. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take 7 days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 216 miles [347.6 km] to the northeast (NE). Driving would take nearly four hours, a buggy would take 9 days and walking would take 13 days.
  • The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,112 miles [9,836.3 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,818 miles [10,972.5 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,695 miles [7,555.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>

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

The official website for Montgomery County: www.montva.com/

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 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 Ellett 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>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.
<3>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<4>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Ellett) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Ellett. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 37.1919, Longitude: -80.3667    
<5>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.
<6>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 Ellett to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East.
<7>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 309.925 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 305.501 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 306.703 degrees.




 

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