Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy).
When in Fairmount, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Fairmount and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Fairmount
- 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 Fairmount:
- 37.286248, -79.924760
- 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 Fairmount
- 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 Fairmount ...
We found 42 communities that share the name Fairmount.
Within Virginia, the name Fairmount is unique.
Beyond Virginia, we know of another 42 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 42 communities, 40 are located in the United States and five are in Canada.
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Arkansas
- Benton County
- This Fairmount is located in Benton County and lies 805 miles [1,295.5 km]<1> to the west.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Benton County community of Fairmount.
- Prairie County
- This Fairmount is located in Prairie County and lies 678 miles [1,091.1 km] to the west southwest.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Prairie County community of Fairmount.
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Illinois
- Massac 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 Illinois community of Fairmount [Massac County].
- Vermilion County
- This Fairmount is located in Vermilion County and lies 466 miles [750 km]<1> to the west northwest.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Vermilion County community of Fairmount.
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Frederick County
- This Fairmount is located in Frederick County and lies 200 miles [321.9 km]<1> to the northeast.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Frederick County community of Fairmount.
- Somerset County
- This Fairmount is located in Somerset County and lies 231 miles [371.8 km] to the east northeast.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Somerset County community of Fairmount.
- Massachusetts
- Missouri
- Henry County
- This community is historic<2> and although located in Henry County, we don't know where within the .
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Henry County community of Fairmount.
- Jackson County
- This Fairmount is located in Jackson County and lies 798 miles [1,284.3 km]<1> to the west northwest.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jackson County community of Fairmount.
- New Jersey
- Bergen 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 Jersey community of Fairmount [Bergen County].
- Hunterdon County
- This Fairmount is located in Hunterdon County and lies 364 miles [585.8 km]<1> to the northeast.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hunterdon County community of Fairmount.
- Morris County
- This Fairmount is located in Morris County and lies 365 miles [587.4 km] to the northeast.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Morris County community of Fairmount.
- New York
- North Dakota
- Nova Scotia
- Ohio
- Cuyahoga County
- This Fairmount is located in Cuyahoga County and lies 304 miles [489.2 km]<1> to the north northwest.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cuyahoga County community of Fairmount.
- Hamilton County
- This Fairmount is located in Hamilton County and lies 281 miles [452.2 km] to the west northwest.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hamilton County community of Fairmount.
- Miami County
- This community is historic<2> and although located in Miami County, we don't know where within the .
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Miami County community of Fairmount.
- Ontario
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Butler 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 Fairmount [Butler County].
- Lancaster County
- This Fairmount is located in Lancaster County and lies 282 miles [453.8 km]<1> to the northeast.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lancaster County community of Fairmount.
- Philadelphia County
- This Fairmount is located in Philadelphia County and lies 315 miles [506.9 km] to the northeast.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Philadelphia County community of Fairmount.
- Wayne County
- This Fairmount is located in Wayne County and lies 399 miles [642.1 km] to the northeast.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wayne County community of Fairmount.
- Westmoreland County
- This Fairmount is located in Westmoreland County and lies 209 miles [336.4 km] to the north.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Westmoreland County community of Fairmount.
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- Tennessee
- Hamilton County
- This Fairmount is located in Hamilton County and lies 333 miles [535.9 km]<1> to the west southwest.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hamilton County community of Fairmount.
- Sullivan County
- This Fairmount is located in Sullivan County and lies 133 miles [214 km] to the west southwest.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sullivan County community of Fairmount.
- Texas
- Utah
Curious and Interesting Names Near Fairmount ...
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.
- Bluestone
(Less than 2 miles to the north) - Bowling Green
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bowling Green have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bowling Green
- Bowling Green is located in Roanoke City
- Cedar Bluff
(Less than 2 miles to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedar Bluff have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Bluff
- Cedar Bluff is located in Roanoke City
- Colonial Trail
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Colonial Trail have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Colonial Trail
- Colonial Trail is located in Roanoke County
- Eden Park
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest) - Heritage Acres
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heritage Acres have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heritage Acres
- Heritage Acres is located in Roanoke City
- Hickory Woods
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hickory Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Woods
- Hickory Woods is located in Roanoke City
- Jamestown Place
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jamestown Place have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jamestown Place
- Jamestown Place is located in Roanoke City
- Janette Land
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Janette Land have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Janette Land
- Janette Land is located in Roanoke City
- Liberty Land
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Liberty Land have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Liberty Land
- Liberty Land is located in Roanoke City
- Lilly View
(Less than 2 miles to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lilly View have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lilly View
- Lilly View is located in Roanoke City
- Lincoln Court
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lincoln Court have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lincoln Court
- Lincoln Court is located in Roanoke City
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- Lynn Haven
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lynn Haven have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lynn Haven
- Lynn Haven is located in Roanoke County
- Meadowland
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadowland have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadowland
- Meadowland is located in Roanoke City
- Meadowview
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadowview have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadowview
- Meadowview is located in Roanoke City
- Mountain View
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mountain View have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mountain View
- Mountain View is located in Roanoke City
- Rockydale
(Less than 2 miles to the north) - Round Hill Park
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Round Hill Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Round Hill Park
- Round Hill Park is located in Roanoke City
- Rugby
(Less than 2 miles to the west) - Shadeland
(Less than 2 miles to the west) - Sleepy Hollow
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sleepy Hollow have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sleepy Hollow
- Sleepy Hollow is located in Roanoke City
- Springtree
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Springtree have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Springtree
- Springtree is located in Roanoke City
- Sunrise Heights
(Less than 2 miles to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunrise Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunrise Heights
- Sunrise Heights is located in Roanoke City
- Vista Heights
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vista Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vista Heights
- Vista Heights is located in Roanoke County
- Lynn Haven
How Far From Fairmount 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 Fairmount to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Fairmount and extending to:
- Richmond, which is the State Capital of Virginia, lies 137 miles [220.5 km]<1> to the east (E). If you could drive a straight line from Fairmount 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 8 days. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take 6 days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 192 miles [309 km] to the northeast (NE). Driving would take a little over three hours, a buggy would take 8 days and walking would take 11 days.
- The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,089 miles [9,799.3 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,795 miles [10,935.5 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,672 miles [7,518.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Fairmount. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for State of Virginia: https://www.virginia.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Fairmount) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Fairmount. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 37.2862, Longitude: -79.9248 In this case, the coordinates for Fairmount have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <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 Fairmount, 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 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 Fairmount 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 . 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 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 Fairmount 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 309.662 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 305.215 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 306.49 degrees. |