Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Melrose, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Melrose and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Melrose
- 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 Melrose:
- 37.059590, -79.041499
- 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 Melrose
- 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 Campbell County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Campbell County
- Since Melrose is near Pittsylvania County and also Halifax County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Pittsylvania County
- eBird sighting report for Halifax 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 Melrose ...
We found 66 communities that share the name Melrose.
There are two communities within Virginia that are also named Melrose.
Beyond Virginia, we know of another 64 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 64 communities, 61 are located in the United States and six are in Canada.
- Communities Located In Virginia ...
- Roanoke City
- Rockingham County
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Calhoun County
- This Melrose is located in Calhoun County and lies 447 miles [719.4 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Melrose that is located in Campbell County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Calhoun County community of Melrose.
- Colbert County
- This Melrose is located in Colbert County and lies 511 miles [822.4 km] to the west southwest of the Melrose that is located in Campbell County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Colbert County community of Melrose.
- Conecuh County
- This Melrose is located in Conecuh County and lies 590 miles [949.5 km] to the southwest of the Melrose that is located in Campbell County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Conecuh County community of Melrose.
- Pickens County
- This Melrose is located in Pickens County and lies 570 miles [917.3 km] to the west southwest of the Melrose that is located in Campbell County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pickens County community of Melrose.
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Florida
- Georgia
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Adams County
- This Melrose is located in Adams County and lies 694 miles [1,116.9 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Melrose that is located in Campbell County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Adams County community of Melrose.
- Clark County
- This Melrose is located in Clark County and lies 496 miles [798.2 km] to the west northwest of the Melrose that is located in Campbell County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clark County community of Melrose.
- Cook 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 Illinois community of Melrose [Cook County].
- Iowa
- Lee County
- This community is historic<3> and although located in Lee County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lee County community of Melrose.
- Monroe County
- This Melrose is located in Monroe County and lies 797 miles [1,282.6 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Melrose that is located in Campbell County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Monroe County community of Melrose.
- Kentucky
- Greenup County
- This Melrose is located in Greenup County and lies 225 miles [362.1 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Melrose that is located in Campbell County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Greenup County community of Melrose.
- Hardin County
- This Melrose is located in Hardin County and lies 382 miles [614.8 km] to the west of the Melrose that is located in Campbell County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hardin County community of Melrose.
- Louisiana
- Manitoba
- This Melrose lies 1,255 miles [2,019.7 km]<1> to the northwest of the Melrose that is located in Campbell County.
- Maryland
- Carroll County
- This Melrose is located in Carroll County and lies 215 miles [346 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Melrose that is located in Campbell County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Carroll County community of Melrose.
- Harford County
- This Melrose is located in Harford County and lies 226 miles [363.7 km] to the northeast of the Melrose that is located in Campbell County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harford County community of Melrose.
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Jones 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 Mississippi community of Melrose [Jones County].
- Panola 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 Mississippi community of Melrose [Panola County].
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- New Brunswick
- This Melrose lies 996 miles [1,602.9 km]<1> to the northeast of the Melrose that is located in Campbell County.
- New Jersey
- Burlington County
- This Melrose is located in Burlington County and lies 299 miles [481.2 km]<1> to the northeast of the Melrose that is located in Campbell County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Burlington County community of Melrose.
- Middlesex County
- This Melrose is located in Middlesex County and lies 348 miles [560.1 km] to the northeast of the Melrose that is located in Campbell County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Middlesex County community of Melrose.
- New Mexico
- New York
- Bronx County
- This Melrose is located in Bronx County and lies 378 miles [608.3 km]<1> to the northeast of the Melrose that is located in Campbell County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bronx County community of Melrose.
- New York 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 New York community of Melrose [New York County].
- Rensselaer County
- This Melrose is located in Rensselaer County and lies 491 miles [790.2 km] to the north northeast of the Melrose that is located in Campbell County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rensselaer County community of Melrose.
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- This Melrose lies 1,523 miles [2,451 km]<1> to the northeast of the Melrose that is located in Campbell County.
- North Carolina
- Polk County
- This Melrose is located in Polk County and lies 222 miles [357.3 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Melrose that is located in Campbell County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Polk County community of Melrose.
- Robeson 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 North Carolina community of Melrose [Robeson County].
- Nova Scotia
- This Melrose lies 1,046 miles [1,683.4 km]<1> to the northeast of the Melrose that is located in Campbell County.
- Ohio
- Clark 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 Ohio community of Melrose [Clark County].
- Knox County
- This community is historic and although located in Knox County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Knox County community of Melrose.
- Paulding County
- This Melrose is located in Paulding County and lies 400 miles [643.7 km]<1> to the northwest of the Melrose that is located in Campbell County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Paulding County community of Melrose.
- Ontario
- This Melrose lies 505 miles [812.7 km]<1> to the north of the Melrose that is located in Campbell County.
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Berks 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 Melrose [Berks County].
- Fayette County
- This Melrose is located in Fayette County and lies 208 miles [334.7 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Melrose that is located in Campbell County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fayette County community of Melrose.
- Philadelphia 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 Pennsylvania community of Melrose [Philadelphia County].
- Susquehanna County
- This Melrose is located in Susquehanna County and lies 385 miles [619.6 km] to the north northeast of the Melrose that is located in Campbell County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Susquehanna County community of Melrose.
- South Carolina
- Aiken 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 South Carolina community of Melrose [Aiken County].
- Charleston County
- This Melrose is located in Charleston County and lies 300 miles [482.8 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Melrose that is located in Campbell County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Charleston County community of Melrose.
- Tennessee
- Blount County
- This Melrose is located in Blount County and lies 281 miles [452.2 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Melrose that is located in Campbell County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Blount County community of Melrose.
- Davidson 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 Tennessee community of Melrose [Davidson County].
- Morgan 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 Tennessee community of Melrose [Morgan County].
- Putnam County
- This Melrose is located in Putnam County and lies 364 miles [585.8 km] to the west of the Melrose that is located in Campbell County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Putnam County community of Melrose.
- Washington County
- This Melrose is located in Washington County and lies 189 miles [304.2 km] to the west southwest of the Melrose that is located in Campbell County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washington County community of Melrose.
- Wilson County
- This community is historic and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Tennessee community of Melrose [Wilson County].
- Texas
- Goliad County
- This Melrose is located in Goliad County and lies 1,210 miles [1,947.3 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Melrose that is located in Campbell County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Goliad County community of Melrose.
- Gregg 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 Melrose [Gregg County].
- Nacogdoches County
- This Melrose is located in Nacogdoches County and lies 957 miles [1,540.1 km] to the west southwest of the Melrose that is located in Campbell County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Nacogdoches County community of Melrose.
- West Virginia
- Mercer County
- This Melrose is located in Mercer County and lies 112 miles [180.2 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Melrose that is located in Campbell County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mercer County community of Melrose.
- Wood 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 West Virginia community of Melrose [Wood County].
- Wisconsin
- Alabama
Curious and Interesting Names Near Melrose ...
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.
- Acorn
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast) - Cody
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cody
- Cody is located in Halifax County
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Cody
- From Melrose to Cody
- Green Hill
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Hill
- Green Hill is located in Campbell County
- Hat Creek
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)- Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Hat Creek. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hat Creek
- Hat Creek is located in Campbell County
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hat Creek
- From Melrose to Hat Creek
- Level Run
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the west) - Long Island
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Long Island have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Long Island
- Long Island is located in Campbell County
- Martins Store
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Martins Store have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Martins Store
- Martins Store is located in Halifax County
- Marysville
(5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marysville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marysville
- Marysville is located in Campbell County
- Mitchell Mill
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mitchell Mill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mitchell Mill
- Mitchell Mill is located in Campbell County
- Patrick Henry
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Patrick Henry have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Patrick Henry
- Patrick Henry is located in Charlotte County
- Republican Grove
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Republican Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Republican Grove
- Republican Grove is located in Halifax County
- Straightstone
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Straightstone have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Straightstone
- Straightstone is located in Pittsylvania County
- Sugar Hill
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sugar Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sugar Hill
- Sugar Hill is located in Campbell County
How Far From Melrose 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 Melrose to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Melrose and extending to:
- Rustburg, which is the Seat of Campbell County, lies 15 miles [24.1 km]<1> to the north. If you could walk a straight line from Melrose to Rustburg, with an average speed<6> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take most of a day to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take four to five hours.
- Richmond, which is the State Capital of Virginia, lies 94 miles [151.3 km] to the east northeast (ENE). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take less than two hours, a buggy would take most of three days and walking would take 6 days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 167 miles [268.8 km] to the northeast (NE). Driving would take about three hours, a buggy would take 7 days and walking would take 10 days.
- The shortest distance<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,062 miles [9,755.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,764 miles [10,885.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,642 miles [7,470.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<10>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Melrose. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Campbell County: www.co.campbell.va.us/
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 things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Melrose) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Melrose. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 37.0596, Longitude: -79.0415 In this case, the coordinates for Melrose 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 Melrose 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 Melrose, 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> | An 'estimated' location is one where we have been given GPS coordinates, but are unable to verify the accuracy of those coordinates. That said, we have some confidence that we have placed the marker near the actual location. A typical reason for being unable to verify a location is that it might be on private property or maybe historic and gone without an obvious trace. |
| <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 Melrose 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 309.15 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 304.596 degrees. |
| <10> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 306.206 degrees. |