Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Huntington, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Huntington and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Huntington
- 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 Huntington:
- 38.792336, -77.070811
- 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 Huntington
- 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 Fairfax County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Fairfax County
- Since Huntington is near Alexandria City and also Prince George's County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Alexandria City
- eBird sighting report for Prince George's 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 Huntington ...
We found 44 communities that share the name Huntington.
There are three communities within Virginia that are also named Huntington.
Beyond Virginia, we know of another 41 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 41 communities, 43 are located in the United States and one is in Canada.
- Communities Located In Virginia ...
- Henrico County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Virginia community of Huntington [Henrico County].
- Newport News City
- This Huntington is located in Newport News City and lies 127 miles [204.4 km]<2> to the south southeast of the Huntington that is located in Fairfax County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Newport News City community of Huntington.
- Virginia Beach City
- This Huntington is located in Virginia Beach City and lies 144 miles [231.7 km]<2> to the south southeast of the Huntington that is located in Fairfax County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Virginia Beach City community of Huntington.
- Henrico County
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Arkansas
- Sebastian County
- This Huntington is located in Sebastian County and lies 981 miles [1,578.8 km]<2> to the west of the Huntington that is located in Fairfax County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sebastian County community of Huntington.
- California
- Orange County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the California community of Huntington [Orange County].
- Yuba County
- This community is historic<3> and although located in Yuba County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Yuba County community of Huntington.
- Connecticut
- Fairfield County
- This Huntington is located in Fairfield County and lies 269 miles [432.9 km]<2> to the northeast of the Huntington that is located in Fairfax County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fairfield County community of Huntington.
- Florida
- Marion County
- This Huntington is located in Marion County and lies 722 miles [1,161.9 km]<2> to the south southwest of the Huntington that is located in Fairfax County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Marion County community of Huntington.
- Putnam County
- This Huntington is located in Putnam County and lies 694 miles [1,116.9 km] to the south southwest of the Huntington that is located in Fairfax County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Putnam County community of Huntington.
- Georgia
- Bulloch County
- This Huntington is located in Bulloch County and lies 508 miles [817.5 km]<2> to the south southwest of the Huntington that is located in Fairfax County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bulloch County community of Huntington.
- Richmond County
- This Huntington is located in Richmond County and lies 459 miles [738.7 km] to the southwest of the Huntington that is located in Fairfax County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Richmond County community of Huntington.
- Sumter County
- This Huntington is located in Sumter County and lies 614 miles [988.1 km] to the southwest of the Huntington that is located in Fairfax County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sumter County community of Huntington.
- Troup County
- This Huntington is located in Troup County and lies 601 miles [967.2 km] to the southwest of the Huntington that is located in Fairfax County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Troup County community of Huntington.
- Illinois
- Cook County
- This Huntington is located in Cook County and lies 612 miles [984.9 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Huntington that is located in Fairfax County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cook County community of Huntington.
- DuPage County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Illinois community of Huntington [DuPage County].
- Indiana
- Huntington County
- This Huntington is located in Huntington County and lies 469 miles [754.8 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Huntington that is located in Fairfax County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Huntington County community of Huntington.
- Iowa
- Emmet County
- This Huntington is located in Emmet County and lies 974 miles [1,567.5 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Huntington that is located in Fairfax County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Emmet County community of Huntington.
- Maryland
- Calvert County
- This community is historic<3> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Maryland community of Huntington [Calvert County].
- Charles County
- This Huntington is located in Charles County and lies 15 miles [24.1 km]<2> to the southeast of the Huntington that is located in Fairfax County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Charles County community of Huntington.
- Harford County
- This Huntington is located in Harford County and lies 60 miles [96.6 km] to the north northeast of the Huntington that is located in Fairfax County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harford County community of Huntington.
- Howard County
- This Huntington is located in Howard County and lies 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north northeast of the Huntington that is located in Fairfax County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Howard County community of Huntington.
- Montgomery County
- This Huntington is located in Montgomery County and lies 18 miles [29 km] to the north of the Huntington that is located in Fairfax County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of Huntington.
- Prince George's County
- This Huntington is located in Prince George's County and lies 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast of the Huntington that is located in Fairfax County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Prince George's County community of Huntington.
- Worcester County
- This Huntington is located in Worcester County and lies 106 miles [170.6 km] to the east southeast of the Huntington that is located in Fairfax County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Worcester County community of Huntington.
- Massachusetts
- Hampshire County
- This Huntington is located in Hampshire County and lies 324 miles [521.4 km]<2> to the northeast of the Huntington that is located in Fairfax County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hampshire County community of Huntington.
- Mississippi
- Bolivar County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Mississippi community of Huntington [Bolivar County].
- Missouri
- Ralls County
- This Huntington is located in Ralls County and lies 778 miles [1,252.1 km]<2> to the west of the Huntington that is located in Fairfax County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Ralls County community of Huntington.
- Saint Francois County
- This Huntington is located in Saint Francois County and lies 734 miles [1,181.3 km] to the west of the Huntington that is located in Fairfax County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Saint Francois County community of Huntington.
- Nevada
- Elko County
- This community is historic<3> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Nevada community of Huntington [Elko County].
- New Jersey
- Warren County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the New Jersey community of Huntington [Warren County].
- New York
- Suffolk County
- This Huntington is located in Suffolk County and lies 240 miles [386.2 km]<2> to the northeast of the Huntington that is located in Fairfax County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Suffolk County community of Huntington.
- Nova Scotia
- This Huntington lies 984 miles [1,583.6 km]<2> to the northeast of the Huntington that is located in Fairfax County.
- Ohio
- Lorain County
- This Huntington is located in Lorain County and lies 315 miles [506.9 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Huntington that is located in Fairfax County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lorain County community of Huntington.
- Oregon
- Baker County
- This Huntington is located in Baker County and lies 2,090 miles [3,363.5 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Huntington that is located in Fairfax County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Baker County community of Huntington.
- South Carolina
- Cherokee County
- This Huntington is located in Cherokee County and lies 360 miles [579.4 km]<2> to the southwest of the Huntington that is located in Fairfax County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cherokee County community of Huntington.
- Laurens County
- This community is historic<3> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the South Carolina community of Huntington [Laurens County].
- Richland County
- This Huntington is located in Richland County and lies 390 miles [627.6 km] to the southwest of the Huntington that is located in Fairfax County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Richland County community of Huntington.
- Sumter County
- This Huntington is located in Sumter County and lies 384 miles [618 km] to the south southwest of the Huntington that is located in Fairfax County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sumter County community of Huntington.
- Texas
- Angelina County
- This Huntington is located in Angelina County and lies 1,114 miles [1,792.8 km]<2> to the west southwest of the Huntington that is located in Fairfax County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Angelina County community of Huntington.
- Harris County
- This Huntington is located in Harris County and lies 1,206 miles [1,940.9 km] to the west southwest of the Huntington that is located in Fairfax County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harris County community of Huntington.
- Utah
- Emery County
- This Huntington is located in Emery County and lies 1,806 miles [2,906.5 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Huntington that is located in Fairfax County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Emery County community of Huntington.
- Vermont
- Chittenden County
- This Huntington is located in Chittenden County and lies 436 miles [701.7 km]<2> to the north northeast of the Huntington that is located in Fairfax County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chittenden County community of Huntington.
- West Virginia
- Cabell County
- This Huntington is located in Cabell County and lies 290 miles [466.7 km]<2> to the west of the Huntington that is located in Fairfax County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cabell County community of Huntington.
- Wisconsin
- Saint Croix County
- This Huntington is located in Saint Croix County and lies 907 miles [1,459.7 km]<2> to the northwest of the Huntington that is located in Fairfax County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Saint Croix County community of Huntington.
- Arkansas
Curious and Interesting Names Near Huntington ...
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.
- Brad Lee
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest) - Cannon
(Less than 2 miles to the west) - Chapel Hill
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chapel Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chapel Hill
- Chapel Hill is located in Alexandria City
- Clover
(Less than 2 miles to the north) - College Park
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for College Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for College Park
- College Park is located in Alexandria City
- Delta
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest) - Duke Gardens
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Duke Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Duke Gardens
- Duke Gardens is located in Alexandria City
- Fair Haven
(Less than 2 miles to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fair Haven have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fair Haven
- Fair Haven is located in Fairfax County
- Governors Grove
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Governors Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Governors Grove
- Governors Grove is located in Fairfax County
- Marlin Forest
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marlin Forest have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marlin Forest
- Marlin Forest is located in Fairfax County
- Memorial Heights
(Less than 2 miles to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Memorial Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Memorial Heights
- Memorial Heights is located in Fairfax County
- Piney Court
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Piney Court have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Piney Court
- Piney Court is located in Alexandria City
- Continue List (4 more) ...
- Ridgeview
(Less than 2 miles to the west) - Rose Hill
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west) - Spring Bank
(Less than 2 miles to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spring Bank have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spring Bank
- Spring Bank is located in Fairfax County
- Virginia Hills
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Virginia Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Virginia Hills
- Virginia Hills is located in Fairfax County
- Ridgeview
How Far From Huntington to ...
We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers that were published in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the Gazetteers include the distance from a community such as Huntington to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Huntington and extending to:
- Richmond, which is the State Capital of Virginia, lies 88 miles [141.6 km]<2> to the south southwest (SSW). If you could drive a straight line from Huntington to Richmond, with an average speed<5>of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, it would take less than two hours to make the trip. A comfortable walk of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour would take 5 days. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take most of three days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is just to the north northeast (NNE).
- The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,903 miles [9,500 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,608 miles [10,634.5 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<8>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,485 miles [7,217.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Huntington. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Fairfax County: www.co.fairfax.va.us/
The official website for State of Virginia: https://www.virginia.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | 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 Huntington 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. |
| <2> | 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- Huntington) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Huntington. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 38.7923, Longitude: -77.0708 In this case, the coordinates for Huntington have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <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 Huntington, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy. |
| <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 Huntington 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 307.916 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 303.453 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 304.769 degrees. |