Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy).
When in Morningside, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Morningside and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Morningside
- 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 Morningside:
- 37.260693, -79.922815
- 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 Morningside
- 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 Morningside ...
We found 26 communities that share the name Morningside.
There are two communities within Virginia that are also named Morningside.
Beyond Virginia, we know of another 24 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 24 communities, 25 are located in the United States and one is in Canada.
- Communities Located In Virginia ...
- Norfolk City
- 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 Morningside [Norfolk City].
- Prince William County
- This Morningside is located in Prince William County and lies 171 miles [275.2 km]<2> to the northeast.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Prince William County community of Morningside.
- Norfolk City
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Jefferson County
- This Morningside is located in Jefferson County and lies 454 miles [730.6 km]<2> to the west southwest.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of Morningside.
- Tallapoosa County
- This Morningside is located in Tallapoosa County and lies 450 miles [724.2 km] to the southwest.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tallapoosa County community of Morningside.
- Alberta
- This Morningside lies 1,931 miles [3,107.6 km]<2> to the northwest.
- Connecticut
- New Haven County
- This Morningside is located in New Haven County and lies 459 miles [738.7 km]<2> to the northeast.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the New Haven County community of Morningside.
- Florida
- Hillsborough County
- This Morningside is located in Hillsborough County and lies 661 miles [1,063.8 km]<2> to the south southwest.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hillsborough County community of Morningside.
- Georgia
- Bibb County
- This Morningside is located in Bibb County and lies 367 miles [590.6 km]<2> to the southwest.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bibb County community of Morningside.
- Dougherty County
- This Morningside is located in Dougherty County and lies 461 miles [741.9 km] to the south southwest.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dougherty County community of Morningside.
- Floyd County
- This Morningside is located in Floyd County and lies 364 miles [585.8 km] to the west southwest.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Floyd County community of Morningside.
- Fulton County
- This Morningside is located in Fulton County and lies 345 miles [555.2 km] to the southwest.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fulton County community of Morningside.
- Muscogee County
- This Morningside is located in Muscogee County and lies 431 miles [693.6 km] to the southwest.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Muscogee County community of Morningside.
- Indiana
- Delaware County
- This Morningside is located in Delaware County and lies 357 miles [574.5 km]<2> to the northwest.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Delaware County community of Morningside.
- Iowa
- Woodbury County
- This Morningside is located in Woodbury County and lies 940 miles [1,512.8 km]<2> to the west northwest.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Woodbury County community of Morningside.
- Louisiana
- Caddo Parish
- 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 Louisiana community of Morningside [Caddo Parish].
- Maryland
- Frederick County
- This Morningside is located in Frederick County and lies 195 miles [313.8 km]<2> to the northeast.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Frederick County community of Morningside.
- Prince George's County
- This Morningside is located in Prince George's County and lies 197 miles [317 km] to the northeast.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Prince George's County community of Morningside.
- Minnesota
- Hennepin 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 Minnesota community of Morningside [Hennepin County].
- New York
- New York 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 York community of Morningside [New York County].
- Ohio
- Washington County
- This Morningside is located in Washington County and lies 169 miles [272 km]<2> to the north northwest.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washington County community of Morningside.
- Oregon
- Marion 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 Oregon community of Morningside [Marion County].
- Pennsylvania
- Allegheny County
- This Morningside is located in Allegheny County and lies 222 miles [357.3 km]<2> to the north.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Allegheny County community of Morningside.
- South Carolina
- Greenville County
- This Morningside is located in Greenville County and lies 212 miles [341.2 km]<2> to the southwest.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Greenville County community of Morningside.
- South Dakota
- Beadle County
- This Morningside is located in Beadle County and lies 1,069 miles [1,720.4 km]<2> to the west northwest.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Beadle County community of Morningside.
- Tennessee
- McMinn County
- This Morningside is located in McMinn County and lies 288 miles [463.5 km]<2> to the west southwest.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the McMinn County community of Morningside.
- Washington
- King County
- This Morningside is located in King County and lies 2,243 miles [3,609.8 km]<2> to the west northwest.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the King County community of Morningside.
- Alabama
Curious and Interesting Names Near Morningside ...
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
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north) - Cedar Bluff
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedar Bluff have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Bluff
- Cedar Bluff is located in Roanoke City
- Chestnut Hills
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chestnut Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chestnut Hills
- Chestnut Hills is located in Roanoke City
- Crystal Spring
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crystal Spring have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crystal Spring
- Crystal Spring is located in Roanoke City
- Dundee
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast) - Forest Park
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Park
- Forest Park is located in Roanoke City
- Foxfire
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east) - Garden City
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Garden City have been provided by the GNIS.<3> 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 northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heritage Acres have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heritage Acres
- Heritage Acres is located in Roanoke City
- Hickory Woods
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hickory Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Woods
- Hickory Woods is located in Roanoke City
- Homeland Hills
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Homeland Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Homeland Hills
- Homeland Hills is located in Roanoke County
- Jamestown Place
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jamestown Place have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jamestown Place
- Jamestown Place is located in Roanoke City
- Continue List (23 more) ...
- Janette Land
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Janette Land have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Janette Land
- Janette Land is located in Roanoke City
- Lemon Dell
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lemon Dell have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lemon Dell
- Lemon Dell is located in Roanoke City
- Leslie
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast) - Liberty Land
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Liberty Land have been provided by the GNIS.<3> 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 north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lilly View have been provided by the GNIS.<3> 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 northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lincoln Court have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lincoln Court
- Lincoln Court is located in Roanoke City
- Lynn Haven
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lynn Haven have been provided by the GNIS.<3> 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 east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mayflower Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> 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 northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadowland have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadowland
- Meadowland is located in Roanoke City
- Mount Pleasant
(Less than 2 miles to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mount Pleasant have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Pleasant
- Mount Pleasant is located in Roanoke County
- Mountain View
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mountain View have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mountain View
- Mountain View is located in Roanoke City
- Peakwood Hills
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Peakwood Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Peakwood Hills
- Peakwood Hills is located in Roanoke City
- River Edge
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for River Edge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for River Edge
- River Edge is located in Roanoke County
- Rockydale
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north) - Round Hill Park
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Round Hill Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> 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 northwest) - Shadeland
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest) - Spring Grove
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spring Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spring Grove
- Spring Grove is located in Roanoke County
- Springtree
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Springtree have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Springtree
- Springtree is located in Roanoke City
- Sunrise Heights
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunrise Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunrise Heights
- Sunrise Heights is located in Roanoke City
- Virginia Heights
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Virginia Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Virginia Heights
- Virginia Heights is located in Roanoke City
- Wildwood
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest) - Yellowstone
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Yellowstone have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Yellowstone
- Yellowstone is located in Roanoke City
- Janette Land
How Far From Morningside 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 Morningside to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Morningside and extending to:
- Richmond, which is the State Capital of Virginia, lies 137 miles [220.5 km]<2> to the east (E). If you could drive a straight line from Morningside to Richmond, with an average speed<4>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 193 miles [310.6 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<5> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,090 miles [9,800.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,796 miles [10,937.1 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,673 miles [7,520.5 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Morningside. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
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 Rock Creek to see Pete ... Rock 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 Morningside 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. |
| <2> | 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- Morningside) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Morningside. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 37.2607, Longitude: -79.9228 In this case, the coordinates for Morningside have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <3> | 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. |
| <4> | 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. |
| <5> | 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 Morningside to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East. |
| <6> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 309.662 degrees. |
| <7> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 305.21 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 306.498 degrees. |