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:
- 38.432600, -77.370500
- 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 Stafford County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Stafford County
- Since Harris is near Charles County and also Prince William County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Charles County
- eBird sighting report for Prince William 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 529 miles [851.3 km]<3> to the west southwest of the Harris that is located in Stafford 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 775 miles [1,247.2 km]<3> to the west southwest of the Harris that is located in Stafford 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 930 miles [1,496.7 km] to the west of the Harris that is located in Stafford 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 2,449 miles [3,941.3 km]<3> to the west northwest of the Harris that is located in Stafford 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 560 miles [901.2 km]<3> to the west northwest of the Harris that is located in Stafford 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 611 miles [983.3 km] to the west northwest of the Harris that is located in Stafford 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 345 miles [555.2 km]<3> to the west of the Harris that is located in Stafford 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 322 miles [518.2 km] to the west of the Harris that is located in Stafford 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 715 miles [1,150.7 km]<3> to the northwest of the Harris that is located in Stafford 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 246 miles [395.9 km]<3> to the south southwest of the Harris that is located in Stafford 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 332 miles [534.3 km] to the southwest of the Harris that is located in Stafford 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 315 miles [506.9 km]<3> to the west northwest of the Harris that is located in Stafford 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 2,388 miles [3,843.1 km]<3> to the west northwest of the Harris that is located in Stafford 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 383 miles [616.4 km]<3> to the northeast of the Harris that is located in Stafford 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 1,716 miles [2,761.6 km]<3> to the northwest of the Harris that is located in Stafford 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 1,118 miles [1,799.2 km]<3> to the west southwest of the Harris that is located in Stafford 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.
- Aqua Villa
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Aqua Villa have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Aqua Villa
- Aqua Villa is located in Stafford County
- Bells Run
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west) - Bowers
(Less than 2 miles to the west) - Coal Landing
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Coal Landing have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coal Landing
- Coal Landing is located in Stafford County
- Cobblestone
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cobblestone have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cobblestone
- Cobblestone is located in Stafford County
- Greenridge
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greenridge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenridge
- Greenridge is located in Stafford County
- Quail Run
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest) - Raspberry
(Less than 2 miles to the north) - Rivendell
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast) - Sams Ridge
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sams Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sams Ridge
- Sams Ridge is located in Stafford County
- Shadow Woods
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shadow Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shadow Woods
- Shadow Woods is located in Stafford County
- Stone River
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stone River have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stone River
- Stone River is located in Stafford County
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- Summerwind
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Summerwind have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Summerwind
- Summerwind is located in Stafford County
- Summerwood
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Summerwood have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Summerwood
- Summerwood is located in Stafford County
- Sunshine Hills
(Less than 2 miles to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunshine Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunshine Hills
- Sunshine Hills is located in Stafford County
- Twin Oaks
(Less than 2 miles to the west) - Vintage Oaks
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vintage Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vintage Oaks
- Vintage Oaks is located in Stafford County
- Widewater Beach
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Widewater Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Widewater Beach
- Widewater Beach is located in Stafford County
- Summerwind
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, the straight-line distance beginning in Harris and extending to:
- Stafford, which is the Seat of Stafford County, lies just to the West Southwest.
- Richmond, which is the State Capital of Virginia, lies 61 miles [98.2 km]<3> to the south (S). If you could walk a straight line from Harris to Richmond, with an average speed<5> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take most of three days to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take about three full days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 36 miles [57.9 km] to the north northeast (NNE). 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 shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,931 miles [9,545 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,635 miles [10,678 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<8>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,513 miles [7,263 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Harris. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Stafford County: www.co.stafford.va.us/
The official website for State of Virginia: https://www.virginia.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | 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. |
| <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 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> | 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- 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: 38.4326, Longitude: -77.3705 In this case, the coordinates for Harris have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <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 Harris 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 308.114 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 303.622 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 305.03 degrees. |