Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Moores Corner, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Moores Corner and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Moores Corner
- 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 Moores Corner:
- 38.450958, -77.488595
- 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 Moores Corner
- 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 Moores Corner is near Fauquier County and also Prince William County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Fauquier 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 Moores Corner ...
We found nine communities that share the name Moores Corner.
There is one other community in Virginia which is also named Moores Corner.
Beyond Virginia, we know of another eight communities that are located throughout in the United States.
- Communities Located In Virginia ...
- Lunenburg County
- This Moores Corner is located in Lunenburg County and lies 110 miles [177 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Moores Corner that is located in Stafford County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lunenburg County community of Moores Corner.
- Lunenburg County
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Delaware
- Kent County
- This Moores Corner is located in Kent County and lies 114 miles [183.5 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Moores Corner that is located in Stafford County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kent County community of Moores Corner.
- Illinois
- Vermilion County
- This Moores Corner is located in Vermilion County and lies 556 miles [894.8 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Moores Corner that is located in Stafford County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Vermilion County community of Moores Corner.
- Maryland
- Wicomico County
- This Moores Corner is located in Wicomico County and lies 101 miles [162.5 km]<1> to the east of the Moores Corner that is located in Stafford County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wicomico County community of Moores Corner.
- Massachusetts
- Franklin County
- This Moores Corner is located in Franklin County and lies 383 miles [616.4 km]<1> to the northeast of the Moores Corner that is located in Stafford County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Franklin County community of Moores Corner.
- New Jersey
- Salem County
- This Moores Corner is located in Salem County and lies 132 miles [212.4 km]<1> to the northeast of the Moores Corner that is located in Stafford County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Salem County community of Moores Corner.
- North Carolina
- Pamlico County
- This Moores Corner is located in Pamlico County and lies 239 miles [384.6 km]<1> to the south of the Moores Corner that is located in Stafford County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pamlico County community of Moores Corner.
- South Carolina
- Charleston County
- This Moores Corner is located in Charleston County and lies 385 miles [619.6 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Moores Corner that is located in Stafford County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Charleston County community of Moores Corner.
- Washington
- Pacific County
- This Moores Corner is located in Pacific County and lies 2,399 miles [3,860.8 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Moores Corner that is located in Stafford County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pacific County community of Moores Corner.
- Delaware
Curious and Interesting Names Near Moores Corner ...
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.
- Apple Grove
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Apple Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Apple Grove
- Apple Grove is located in Stafford County
- Elizabeth Park
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elizabeth Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elizabeth Park
- Elizabeth Park is located in Stafford County
- Fritters Lane
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fritters Lane have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fritters Lane
- Fritters Lane is located in Stafford County
- Heritage Oaks
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heritage Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heritage Oaks
- Heritage Oaks is located in Stafford County
- Hunters Pond
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hunters Pond have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunters Pond
- Hunters Pond is located in Stafford County
- Ivyglen
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest) - King James Village
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for King James Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for King James Village
- King James Village is located in Stafford County
- Kings Crest
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kings Crest have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kings Crest
- Kings Crest is located in Stafford County
- Liberty Place
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Liberty Place have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Liberty Place
- Liberty Place is located in Stafford County
- Long Branch
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Long Branch have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Long Branch
- Long Branch is located in Stafford County
- Meadowlark
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadowlark have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadowlark
- Meadowlark is located in Stafford County
- Old Homestead
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Old Homestead have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Old Homestead
- Old Homestead is located in Stafford County
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- Park Ridge
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Park Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Park Ridge
- Park Ridge is located in Stafford County
- Patriots Landing
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Patriots Landing have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Patriots Landing
- Patriots Landing is located in Stafford County
- Peppermint Forest
(Less than 2 miles to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Peppermint Forest have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Peppermint Forest
- Peppermint Forest is located in Stafford County
- Raintree
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast) - Red Hill
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest) - Rolling Meadows
(Less than 2 miles to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rolling Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rolling Meadows
- Rolling Meadows is located in Stafford County
- Rosedale
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest) - Roseville
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest) - Roseville Heights
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Roseville Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roseville Heights
- Roseville Heights is located in Stafford County
- Ruby
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north) - Settlers Landing
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Settlers Landing have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Settlers Landing
- Settlers Landing is located in Stafford County
- Seven Lakes
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Seven Lakes have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Seven Lakes
- Seven Lakes is located in Stafford County
- Skidmore Corner
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Skidmore Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Skidmore Corner
- Skidmore Corner is located in Stafford County
- Skywoods
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
- Park Ridge
How Far From Moores Corner 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 Moores Corner to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Moores Corner and extending to:
- Stafford, which is the Seat of Stafford County, lies just to the East Southeast.
- Richmond, which is the State Capital of Virginia, lies 62 miles [99.8 km]<1> to the south (S). If you could walk a straight line from Moores Corner to Richmond, with an average speed<3> 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 39 miles [62.8 km] to the northeast (NE). 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<4> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,936 miles [9,553.1 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<5>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,640 miles [10,686 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<6>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,517 miles [7,269.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Moores Corner. 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> | 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- Moores Corner) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Moores Corner. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 38.4510, Longitude: -77.4886 In this case, the coordinates for Moores Corner have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <2> | 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. |
| <3> | 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. |
| <4> | 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 Moores Corner to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East. |
| <5> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 308.182 degrees. |
| <6> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 303.703 degrees. |
| <7> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 305.073 degrees. |