Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy).
When in Kenwood, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Kenwood and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Kenwood
- 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 Kenwood:
- 37.285693, -79.903371
- 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 Kenwood
- 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 Kenwood ...
We found 38 communities that share the name Kenwood.
There are three communities within Virginia that are also named Kenwood.
Beyond Virginia, we know of another 35 communities that are located throughout in the United States.
- Communities Located In Virginia ...
- Fairfax County
- Hanover County
- Hopewell City
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Arkansas
- California
- 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 Kenwood [Arapahoe County].
- Fremont County
- This community is historic<3> and although located in Fremont County, we don't know where within the .
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fremont County community of Kenwood.
- Georgia
- Fayette County
- This Kenwood is located in Fayette County and lies 364 miles [585.8 km]<1> to the southwest.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fayette County community of Kenwood.
- Muscogee County
- This Kenwood is located in Muscogee County and lies 435 miles [700.1 km] to the southwest.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Muscogee County community of Kenwood.
- Illinois
- Champaign County
- This Kenwood is located in Champaign County and lies 492 miles [791.8 km]<1> to the west northwest.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Champaign County community of Kenwood.
- Cook County
- This Kenwood is located in Cook County and lies 514 miles [827.2 km] to the northwest.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cook County community of Kenwood.
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kentucky
- Maryland
- Baltimore County
- This Kenwood is located in Baltimore County and lies 232 miles [373.4 km]<1> to the northeast.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Baltimore County community of Kenwood.
- Montgomery County
- This Kenwood is located in Montgomery County and lies 191 miles [307.4 km] to the northeast.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of Kenwood.
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Hennepin 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 Minnesota community of Kenwood [Hennepin County].
- Saint Louis 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 Minnesota community of Kenwood [Saint Louis County].
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Knox County
- This Kenwood is located in Knox County and lies 695 miles [1,118.5 km]<1> to the west northwest.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Knox County community of Kenwood.
- Saint Louis County
- Although located in Saint Louis County, we don't know the location within the .
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Saint Louis County community of Kenwood.
- Montana
- New Jersey
- New York
- Albany County
- This Kenwood is located in Albany County and lies 490 miles [788.6 km]<1> to the northeast.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Albany County community of Kenwood.
- Madison County
- This Kenwood is located in Madison County and lies 458 miles [737.1 km] to the north northeast.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Madison County community of Kenwood.
- Ohio
- Hamilton County
- This Kenwood is located in Hamilton County and lies 276 miles [444.2 km]<1> to the west northwest.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hamilton County community of Kenwood.
- Harrison County
- This Kenwood is located in Harrison County and lies 211 miles [339.6 km] to the north northwest.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harrison County community of Kenwood.
- Oklahoma
- Pennsylvania
- Beaver County
- This Kenwood is located in Beaver County and lies 240 miles [386.2 km]<1> to the north.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Beaver County community of Kenwood.
- Bucks 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 Pennsylvania community of Kenwood [Bucks County].
- Indiana County
- This Kenwood is located in Indiana County and lies 237 miles [381.4 km] to the north northeast.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Indiana County community of Kenwood.
- South Carolina
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Washington
Curious and Interesting Names Near Kenwood ...
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.
- Bluestone
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest) - Bowling Green
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bowling Green have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bowling Green
- Bowling Green is located in Roanoke City
- Cedar Bluff
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedar Bluff have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Bluff
- Cedar Bluff is located in Roanoke City
- Colonial Trail
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Colonial Trail have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Colonial Trail
- Colonial Trail is located in Roanoke County
- Crystal Spring
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crystal Spring have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crystal Spring
- Crystal Spring is located in Roanoke City
- Dundee
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south) - Eden Park
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest) - Falling Creek
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Falling Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Falling Creek
- Falling Creek is located in Roanoke County
- Foxfire
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast) - Garden City
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Garden City have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Garden City
- Garden City is located in Roanoke City
- Heritage Acres
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heritage Acres have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heritage Acres
- Heritage Acres is located in Roanoke City
- Hickory Woods
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hickory Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Woods
- Hickory Woods is located in Roanoke City
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- Huntridge
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast) - Jamestown Place
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jamestown Place have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jamestown Place
- Jamestown Place is located in Roanoke City
- Janette Land
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Janette Land have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Janette Land
- Janette Land is located in Roanoke City
- Liberty Land
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Liberty Land have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Liberty Land
- Liberty Land is located in Roanoke City
- Lilly View
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lilly View have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lilly View
- Lilly View is located in Roanoke City
- Lincoln Court
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lincoln Court have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lincoln Court
- Lincoln Court is located in Roanoke City
- Lynn Haven
(Less than 2 miles to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lynn Haven have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lynn Haven
- Lynn Haven is located in Roanoke County
- Mayflower Hills
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mayflower Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mayflower Hills
- Mayflower Hills is located in Roanoke County
- Meadowland
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadowland have been provided by the GNIS.<4> 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.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadowview
- Meadowview is located in Roanoke City
- Mount Pleasant
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mount Pleasant have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Pleasant
- Mount Pleasant is located in Roanoke County
- Mountain View
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)- 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 Roanoke City
- Muse
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east) - River Edge
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for River Edge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for River Edge
- River Edge is located in Roanoke County
- Rockydale
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest) - Round Hill Park
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Round Hill Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> 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
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west) - Shadeland
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west) - Sleepy Hollow
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sleepy Hollow have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sleepy Hollow
- Sleepy Hollow is located in Roanoke City
- Spring Grove
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spring Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spring Grove
- Spring Grove is located in Roanoke County
- Springtree
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Springtree have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Springtree
- Springtree is located in Roanoke City
- Sun Valley
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sun Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sun Valley
- Sun Valley is located in Roanoke County
- Sunrise Heights
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunrise Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunrise Heights
- Sunrise Heights is located in Roanoke City
- Vista Heights
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vista Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vista Heights
- Vista Heights is located in Roanoke County
- Huntridge
How Far From Kenwood 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 Kenwood to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Kenwood and extending to:
- Richmond, which is the State Capital of Virginia, lies 136 miles [218.9 km]<1> to the east (E). If you could drive a straight line from Kenwood 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 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 191 miles [307.4 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<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,089 miles [9,799.3 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,794 miles [10,933.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,671 miles [7,517.2 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Kenwood. 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 from Point A (ie- Kenwood) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Kenwood. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 37.2857, Longitude: -79.9034 In this case, the coordinates for Kenwood 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 Kenwood 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> | 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 Kenwood, 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 Kenwood 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 309.65 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 305.20 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 306.482 degrees. |