Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Green Hill, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Green Hill and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Green Hill
- 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 Green Hill:
- 37.275968, -80.098652
- 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 Green Hill
- Bird Watching ...
- We enjoy finding new spots for bird watching and we use the eBird website for local sighting reports and to help identify hotspots.
- The eBird website is organized on a county-by-county basis. We have selected Roanoke County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Roanoke County
- Since Green Hill is near Salem City and also Roanoke City, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Salem City
- eBird sighting report for Roanoke City
- 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 Green Hill ...
We found 31 communities that share the name Green Hill.
There is one other community in Virginia which is also named Green Hill.
Beyond Virginia, we know of another 30 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 30 communities, 30 are located in the United States and one is in Canada.
- Communities Located In Virginia ...
- Campbell County
- This Green Hill is located in Campbell County and lies 58 miles [93.3 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Green Hill that is located in Roanoke County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Campbell County community of Green Hill.
- Campbell County
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Lauderdale County
- This Green Hill is located in Lauderdale County and lies 442 miles [711.3 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Green Hill that is located in Roanoke County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lauderdale County community of Green Hill.
- Arkansas
- Drew County
- This Green Hill is located in Drew County and lies 711 miles [1,144.2 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Green Hill that is located in Roanoke County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Drew County community of Green Hill.
- Delaware
- Sussex County
- This Green Hill is located in Sussex County and lies 287 miles [461.9 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Green Hill that is located in Roanoke County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sussex County community of Green Hill.
- Georgia
- Screven County
- This Green Hill is located in Screven County and lies 326 miles [524.6 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Green Hill that is located in Roanoke County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Screven County community of Green Hill.
- Stewart 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 Georgia community of Green Hill [Stewart County].
- Indiana
- Warren County
- This Green Hill is located in Warren County and lies 434 miles [698.5 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Green Hill that is located in Roanoke County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Warren County community of Green Hill.
- Kentucky
- Jackson County
- This Green Hill is located in Jackson County and lies 212 miles [341.2 km]<1> to the west of the Green Hill that is located in Roanoke County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jackson County community of Green Hill.
- Warren County
- This Green Hill is located in Warren County and lies 343 miles [552 km] to the west of the Green Hill that is located in Roanoke County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Warren County community of Green Hill.
- Maryland
- Washington County
- This Green Hill is located in Washington County and lies 204 miles [328.3 km]<1> to the northeast of the Green Hill that is located in Roanoke County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washington County community of Green Hill.
- Wicomico County
- This Green Hill is located in Wicomico County and lies 246 miles [395.9 km] to the east northeast of the Green Hill that is located in Roanoke County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wicomico County community of Green Hill.
- Mississippi
- Yazoo 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 Mississippi community of Green Hill [Yazoo County].
- New Brunswick
- This Green Hill lies 928 miles [1,493.5 km]<1> to the northeast of the Green Hill that is located in Roanoke County.
- North Carolina
- Rutherford County
- This Green Hill is located in Rutherford County and lies 168 miles [270.4 km]<1> to the southwest of the Green Hill that is located in Roanoke County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rutherford County community of Green Hill.
- Washington 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 North Carolina community of Green Hill [Washington County].
- Watauga County
- This Green Hill is located in Watauga County and lies 117 miles [188.3 km] to the southwest of the Green Hill that is located in Roanoke County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Watauga County community of Green Hill.
- Ohio
- Columbiana 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 Ohio community of Green Hill [Columbiana County].
- Pennsylvania
- Chester County
- This Green Hill is located in Chester County and lies 306 miles [492.5 km]<1> to the northeast of the Green Hill that is located in Roanoke County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chester County community of Green Hill.
- Fulton County
- This Green Hill is located in Fulton County and lies 216 miles [347.6 km] to the north northeast of the Green Hill that is located in Roanoke County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fulton County community of Green Hill.
- York County
- This Green Hill is located in York County and lies 260 miles [418.4 km] to the northeast of the Green Hill that is located in Roanoke County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the York County community of Green Hill.
- Rhode Island
- Washington County
- This Green Hill is located in Washington County and lies 534 miles [859.4 km]<1> to the northeast of the Green Hill that is located in Roanoke County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washington County community of Green Hill.
- South Carolina
- Berkeley 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 South Carolina community of Green Hill [Berkeley County].
- Charleston County
- This Green Hill is located in Charleston County and lies 313 miles [503.7 km]<1> to the south of the Green Hill that is located in Roanoke County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Charleston County community of Green Hill.
- Chesterfield County
- This Green Hill is located in Chesterfield County and lies 193 miles [310.6 km] to the south of the Green Hill that is located in Roanoke County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chesterfield County community of Green Hill.
- Darlington County
- This Green Hill is located in Darlington County and lies 194 miles [312.2 km] to the south of the Green Hill that is located in Roanoke County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Darlington County community of Green Hill.
- Williamsburg 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 South Carolina community of Green Hill [Williamsburg County].
- Tennessee
- Warren County
- This Green Hill is located in Warren County and lies 331 miles [532.7 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Green Hill that is located in Roanoke County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Warren County community of Green Hill.
- Washington County
- This Green Hill is located in Washington County and lies 146 miles [235 km] to the west southwest of the Green Hill that is located in Roanoke County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washington County community of Green Hill.
- Wilson County
- This Green Hill is located in Wilson County and lies 364 miles [585.8 km] to the west of the Green Hill that is located in Roanoke County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wilson County community of Green Hill.
- Texas
- Titus County
- This Green Hill is located in Titus County and lies 883 miles [1,421.1 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Green Hill that is located in Roanoke County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Titus County community of Green Hill.
- West Virginia
- Wetzel County
- This Green Hill is located in Wetzel County and lies 167 miles [268.8 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Green Hill that is located in Roanoke County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wetzel County community of Green Hill.
- Alabama
Curious and Interesting Names Near Green Hill ...
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.
- Bear Rock
(Less than 2 miles to the west) - Cherokee Hills
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cherokee Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherokee Hills
- Cherokee Hills is located in Roanoke County
- Deep Dell
(Less than 2 miles to the north) - Dropmore
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east) - Grandview
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east) - Hockman
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast) - Homeplace
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east) - Honeysuckle Bluff
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Honeysuckle Bluff have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Honeysuckle Bluff
- Honeysuckle Bluff is located in Salem City
- Jones
(Less than 2 miles to the west) - Karen Hills
(Less than 2 miles to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Karen Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Karen Hills
- Karen Hills is located in Salem City
- King
(Less than 2 miles to the east) - Lake Spring
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake Spring have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Spring
- Lake Spring is located in Salem City
- Continue List (15 more) ...
- Lake View
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast) - Lee - Mitchell
(Less than 2 miles to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lee - Mitchell have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lee - Mitchell
- Lee - Mitchell is located in Salem City
- Lewis Place
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lewis Place have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lewis Place
- Lewis Place is located in Roanoke County
- Luther Park
(Less than 2 miles to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Luther Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Luther Park
- Luther Park is located in Roanoke County
- Mitchell
(Less than 2 miles to the north) - Mountain View
(Less than 2 miles to the east)- 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 Salem City
- Quail Crossing
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Quail Crossing have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quail Crossing
- Quail Crossing is located in Roanoke County
- Robin Hood Park
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Robin Hood Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Robin Hood Park
- Robin Hood Park is located in Roanoke County
- Rolling Hills
(Less than 2 miles to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rolling Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rolling Hills
- Rolling Hills is located in Salem City
- Shamrock
(Less than 2 miles to the east) - Skyview
(Less than 2 miles to the north) - Spangler
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast) - Stonegate
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast) - Vermont Heights
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vermont Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vermont Heights
- Vermont Heights is located in Roanoke County
- Woodlawn
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Lake View
How Far From Green Hill 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 community such as Green Hill to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Green Hill and extending to:
- Richmond, which is the State Capital of Virginia, lies 147 miles [236.6 km]<1> to the east (E). If you could drive a straight line from Green Hill 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 9 days. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take 6 days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 200 miles [321.9 km] to the northeast (NE). Driving would take a little over three hours, a buggy would take 8 days and walking would take 12 days.
- The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,097 miles [9,812.2 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,803 miles [10,948.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,680 miles [7,531.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Green Hill. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Roanoke County: www.roanokecountyva.gov/
The official website for State of Virginia: https://www.virginia.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Green Hill) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Green Hill. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 37.2760, Longitude: -80.0987 In this case, the coordinates for Green Hill 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 Green Hill, 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 Green Hill 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 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 Green Hill 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 309.765 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 305.331 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 306.565 degrees. |