Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Harris, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Harris and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Harris
- 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 Harris:
- 38.027083, -77.764992
- 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 Harris
- 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 Louisa County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Louisa County
- Since Harris is near Spotsylvania County and also Hanover County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Spotsylvania County
- eBird sighting report for Hanover County
- 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 Harris ...
We found 49 communities that share the name Harris.
There is one other community in Virginia which is also named Harris.
Beyond Virginia, we know of another 48 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 48 communities, 47 are located in the United States and two are in Canada.
- Communities Located In Virginia ...
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Barbour 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 Alabama community of Harris [Barbour County].
- Jackson County
- This Harris is located in Jackson County and lies 498 miles [801.5 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Harris that is located in Louisa County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jackson County community of Harris.
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- Saint Francis County
- This Harris is located in Saint Francis County and lies 748 miles [1,203.8 km]<1> to the west of the Harris that is located in Louisa County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Saint Francis County community of Harris.
- Washington County
- This Harris is located in Washington County and lies 906 miles [1,458.1 km] to the west of the Harris that is located in Louisa County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washington County community of Harris.
- California
- Humboldt County
- This Harris is located in Humboldt County and lies 2,437 miles [3,922 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Harris that is located in Louisa County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Humboldt County community of Harris.
- Santa Barbara 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 California community of Harris [Santa Barbara County].
- Colorado
- Arapahoe 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 Colorado community of Harris [Arapahoe County].
- Routt 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 Colorado community of Harris [Routt County].
- Florida
- Georgia
- Illinois
- Edgar County
- This Harris is located in Edgar County and lies 546 miles [878.7 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Harris that is located in Louisa County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Edgar County community of Harris.
- Piatt County
- This Harris is located in Piatt County and lies 599 miles [964 km] to the west northwest of the Harris that is located in Louisa County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Piatt County community of Harris.
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Estill County
- This Harris is located in Estill County and lies 321 miles [516.6 km]<1> to the west of the Harris that is located in Louisa County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Estill County community of Harris.
- Lewis County
- This Harris is located in Lewis County and lies 303 miles [487.6 km] to the west of the Harris that is located in Louisa County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lewis County community of Harris.
- Madison 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 Kentucky community of Harris [Madison County].
- Louisiana
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Ingham 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 Michigan community of Harris [Ingham County].
- Menominee County
- This Harris is located in Menominee County and lies 722 miles [1,161.9 km]<1> to the northwest of the Harris that is located in Louisa County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Menominee County community of Harris.
- Minnesota
- Missouri
- Montana
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- Moore County
- This Harris is located in Moore County and lies 212 miles [341.2 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Harris that is located in Louisa County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Moore County community of Harris.
- Rutherford County
- This Harris is located in Rutherford County and lies 297 miles [478 km] to the southwest of the Harris that is located in Louisa County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rutherford County community of Harris.
- Ohio
- Gallia 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 Ohio community of Harris [Gallia County].
- Muskingum 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 Ohio community of Harris [Muskingum County].
- Ross County
- This Harris is located in Ross County and lies 301 miles [484.4 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Harris that is located in Louisa County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Ross County community of Harris.
- Oklahoma
- Ontario
- We haven't found the location of this community yet.
- Oregon
- Benton County
- This Harris is located in Benton County and lies 2,381 miles [3,831.8 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Harris that is located in Louisa County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Benton County community of Harris.
- Wallowa 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 Oregon community of Harris [Wallowa County].
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- Kent County
- This Harris is located in Kent County and lies 417 miles [671.1 km]<1> to the northeast of the Harris that is located in Louisa County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kent County community of Harris.
- Providence 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 Rhode Island community of Harris [Providence County].
- Saskatchewan
- This Harris lies 1,720 miles [2,768.1 km]<1> to the northwest of the Harris that is located in Louisa County.
- South Carolina
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Edwards 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 Texas community of Harris [Edwards County].
- Hunt County
- This Harris is located in Hunt County and lies 1,091 miles [1,755.8 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Harris that is located in Louisa County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hunt County community of Harris.
- Utah
- West Virginia
- Alabama
Curious and Interesting Names Near Harris ...
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.
- Beaverdam
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beaverdam
- Beaverdam is located in Hanover County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Beaverdam <4>
- Bumpass
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bumpass
- Bumpass is located in Louisa County
- Bumpass has also been known as:
- Bumpas
- Bumpass Junction
- Bumpass Station
- Bumpass Turnout
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bumpass <4>
- Childs Cove
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Childs Cove have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Childs Cove
- Childs Cove is located in Spotsylvania County
- Chilesburg
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chilesburg have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chilesburg
- Chilesburg is located in Caroline County
- Cuckoo
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cuckoo
- Cuckoo is located in Louisa County
- Lanes Corner
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lanes Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lanes Corner
- Lanes Corner is located in Spotsylvania County
- Longcreek ‑ Historic
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest) - Margo
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Margo
- Margo is located in Spotsylvania County
- Mineral
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mineral have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mineral
- Mineral is located in Louisa County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 529 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mineral <4>
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- Mount Pleasant
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mount Pleasant have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Pleasant
- Mount Pleasant is located in Spotsylvania County
- Penneys Crossroad
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Penneys Crossroad have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Penneys Crossroad
- Penneys Crossroad is located in Spotsylvania County
- Plum Tree
(Less than 2 miles to the south) - Prince Dominion
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Prince Dominion have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Prince Dominion
- Prince Dominion is located in Spotsylvania County
- Threemile Corner
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Threemile Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Threemile Corner
- Threemile Corner is located in Louisa County
- White Owl Landing
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for White Owl Landing have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for White Owl Landing
- White Owl Landing is located in Spotsylvania County
- Mount Pleasant
How Far From Harris 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 Harris to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers and using the location of where the historic community of Harris once stood, the straight-line distance beginning in Harris and extending to:
- Louisa, which is the Seat of Louisa County, lies 12 miles [19.3 km]<1> to the west. If you could walk a straight line from Harris to Louisa, with an average speed<6> 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 38 miles [61.2 km] to the south southeast (SSE). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take less than an hour, a buggy would take just about two full days and walking would take over two days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 71 miles [114.3 km] to the north northeast (NNE). Driving would take less than two hours, a buggy would take about three full days and walking would take 4 days.
- The shortest distance<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,965 miles [9,599.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,669 miles [10,732.7 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<9>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,546 miles [7,316.1 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<10>
Off-the-Road Links ...
The official website for Louisa County: www.louisacounty.com/
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 drawn from Point A (ie- Harris) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Harris. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 38.0271, Longitude: -77.7650 In this case, the coordinates for Harris 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 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 Harris 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. |
| <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 Harris, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy. |
| <4> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <5> | 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. |
| <6> | 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. |
| <7> | 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 Harris to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 308.366 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 303.848 degrees. |
| <10> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 305.344 degrees. |