Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy).
When in Grove Park, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Grove Park and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Grove Park
- 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 Grove Park:
- 37.290414, -79.985872
- 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 Grove Park
- 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 Grove Park ...
We found twenty communities that share the name Grove Park.
There are two communities within Virginia that are also named Grove Park.
Beyond Virginia, we know of another eighteen communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these eighteen communities, nineteen are located in the United States and one is in Canada.
- Communities Located In Virginia ...
- Danville City
- This Grove Park is located in Danville City and lies 59 miles [95 km]<1> to the south southeast.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Danville City community of Grove Park.
- Portsmouth City
- This Grove Park is located in Portsmouth City and lies 202 miles [325.1 km]<1> to the east.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Portsmouth City community of Grove Park.
- Danville City
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Jefferson County
- This Grove Park is located in Jefferson County and lies 465 miles [748.3 km]<1> to the west southwest.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of Grove Park.
- Madison County
- This Grove Park is located in Madison County and lies 410 miles [659.8 km] to the west southwest.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Madison County community of Grove Park.
- Talladega County
- This Grove Park is located in Talladega County and lies 453 miles [729 km] to the southwest.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Talladega County community of Grove Park.
- Florida
- Alachua County
- This Grove Park is located in Alachua County and lies 545 miles [877.1 km]<1> to the south southwest.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Alachua County community of Grove Park.
- Duval 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 Florida community of Grove Park [Duval County].
- Hillsborough County
- This Grove Park is located in Hillsborough County and lies 656 miles [1,055.7 km] to the south southwest.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hillsborough County community of Grove Park.
- Polk County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Florida community of Grove Park [Polk County].
- Georgia
- Chatham County
- This Grove Park is located in Chatham County and lies 371 miles [597.1 km]<1> to the south.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chatham County community of Grove Park.
- Dougherty County
- This Grove Park is located in Dougherty County and lies 458 miles [737.1 km] to the south southwest.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dougherty County community of Grove Park.
- Fulton County
- This Grove Park is located in Fulton County and lies 348 miles [560.1 km] to the southwest.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fulton County community of Grove Park.
- Houston County
- This Grove Park is located in Houston County and lies 399 miles [642.1 km] to the southwest.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Houston County community of Grove Park.
- Mississippi
- Rankin County
- This Grove Park is located in Rankin County and lies 664 miles [1,068.6 km]<1> to the west southwest.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rankin County community of Grove Park.
- North Carolina
- Alamance County
- This Grove Park is located in Alamance County and lies 88 miles [141.6 km]<1> to the south southeast.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Alamance County community of Grove Park.
- Harnett County
- This Grove Park is located in Harnett County and lies 157 miles [252.7 km] to the south southeast.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harnett County community of Grove Park.
- Lenoir County
- This Grove Park is located in Lenoir County and lies 194 miles [312.2 km] to the southeast.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lenoir County community of Grove Park.
- Mecklenburg County
- This Grove Park is located in Mecklenburg County and lies 147 miles [236.6 km] to the south southwest.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mecklenburg County community of Grove Park.
- Ontario
- This Grove Park lies 551 miles [886.7 km]<1> to the north.
- South Carolina
- Florence County
- This Grove Park is located in Florence County and lies 213 miles [342.8 km]<1> to the south.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Florence County community of Grove Park.
- Alabama
Curious and Interesting Names Near Grove Park ...
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.
- Cherry Hill
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cherry Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherry Hill
- Cherry Hill is located in Roanoke City
- Covehaven Court
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Covehaven Court have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Covehaven Court
- Covehaven Court is located in Roanoke City
- Dale Court
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dale Court have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dale Court
- Dale Court is located in Salem City
- Dawnwood Forest
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dawnwood Forest have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dawnwood Forest
- Dawnwood Forest is located in Roanoke City
- Eden Park
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast) - Edgelawn
(Less than 2 miles to the west) - Forest Lawn
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest Lawn have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Lawn
- Forest Lawn is located in Salem City
- Forest Park
(Less than 2 miles to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Park
- Forest Park is located in Roanoke City
- Foxwood
(Less than 2 miles to the west) - Glen Cove
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest) - Hemlock Hills
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hemlock Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hemlock Hills
- Hemlock Hills is located in Roanoke City
- Heritage Acres
(Less than 2 miles to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heritage Acres have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heritage Acres
- Heritage Acres is located in Roanoke City
- Continue List (16 more) ...
- Janette Land
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Janette Land have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Janette Land
- Janette Land is located in Roanoke City
- Lemon Dell
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lemon Dell have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lemon Dell
- Lemon Dell is located in Roanoke City
- Liberty Land
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Liberty Land have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Liberty Land
- Liberty Land is located in Roanoke City
- Lincoln Court
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lincoln Court have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lincoln Court
- Lincoln Court is located in Roanoke City
- Lone Oak
(Less than 2 miles to the north) - Meadowland
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadowland have been provided by the GNIS.<3> 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 northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadowview have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadowview
- Meadowview is located in Salem City
- Medley
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest) - Mountain View
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mountain View have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mountain View
- Mountain View is located in Roanoke City
- Rolling Woods
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rolling Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rolling Woods
- Rolling Woods is located in Roanoke City
- Round Hill Park
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Round Hill Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> 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 east) - Shadeland
(Less than 2 miles to the east) - Spring Garden
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spring Garden have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spring Garden
- Spring Garden is located in Salem City
- Summit Hills
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Summit Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Summit Hills
- Summit Hills is located in Roanoke City
- Virginia Heights
(Less than 2 miles to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Virginia Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Virginia Heights
- Virginia Heights is located in Roanoke City
- Janette Land
How Far From Grove Park 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 Grove Park to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Grove Park and extending to:
- Richmond, which is the State Capital of Virginia, lies 140 miles [225.3 km]<1> to the east (E). If you could drive a straight line from Grove Park to Richmond, with an average speed<4>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 194 miles [312.2 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<5> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,092 miles [9,804.1 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,797 miles [10,938.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,674 miles [7,522.1 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Grove Park. 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 '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- Grove Park) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Grove Park. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 37.2904, Longitude: -79.9859 In this case, the coordinates for Grove Park 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 Grove Park 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. |
| <3> | 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. |
| <4> | 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. |
| <5> | 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 Grove Park to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East. |
| <6> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 309.698 degrees. |
| <7> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 305.256 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 306.514 degrees. |