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Outdoor Activities ...

As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).

When in Mount Airy, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Mount Airy and the surrounding area.

  • Weather ...
  • 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 Mount Airy:
    • 37.351258, -76.918020
    • 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 Mount Airy
  • 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 Mount Airy ...

We found 23 communities that share the name Mount Airy.

There are three communities within Virginia that are also named Mount Airy.

Beyond Virginia, we know of another twenty communities that are located throughout in the United States.

  • Communities Located In Virginia ...
    • Bedford County
      • This Mount Airy is located in Bedford County and lies 138 miles [222.1 km]<1> to the west of the Mount Airy that is located in Charles City County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bedford County community of Mount Airy.
    • Pittsylvania County
      • This Mount Airy is located in Pittsylvania County and lies 128 miles [206 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Mount Airy that is located in Charles City County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pittsylvania County community of Mount Airy.
    • Shenandoah County
      • This Mount Airy is located in Shenandoah County and lies 132 miles [212.4 km]<1> to the northwest of the Mount Airy that is located in Charles City County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Shenandoah County community of Mount Airy.
  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Georgia
      • Habersham County
      • This Mount Airy is located in Habersham County and lies 416 miles [669.5 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Mount Airy that is located in Charles City County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Habersham County community of Mount Airy.
    • Kansas
      • Woodson 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 Kansas community of Mount Airy [Woodson County].
    • Louisiana
      • Saint John the Baptist Parish
      • This Mount Airy is located in Saint John the Baptist Parish and lies 934 miles [1,503.1 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Mount Airy that is located in Charles City County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Saint John the Baptist Parish community of Mount Airy.
    • Maryland
      • Carroll County
      • This Mount Airy is located in Carroll County and lies 140 miles [225.3 km]<1> to the north of the Mount Airy that is located in Charles City County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Carroll County community of Mount Airy.
    • Missouri
      • Randolph County
      • This Mount Airy is located in Randolph County and lies 861 miles [1,385.6 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Mount Airy that is located in Charles City County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Randolph County community of Mount Airy.
    • Nevada
      • Lander 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 Mount Airy [Lander County].
    • New Jersey
      • Hunterdon County
      • This Mount Airy is located in Hunterdon County and lies 236 miles [379.8 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Mount Airy that is located in Charles City County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hunterdon County community of Mount Airy.
    • New York
      • Westchester County
      • This Mount Airy is located in Westchester County and lies 313 miles [503.7 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Mount Airy that is located in Charles City County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Westchester County community of Mount Airy.
    • North Carolina
      • Surry County
      • This Mount Airy is located in Surry County and lies 212 miles [341.2 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Mount Airy that is located in Charles City County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Surry County community of Mount Airy.
    • Ohio
      • Coshocton County
      • This community is historic<3> and although located in Coshocton County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Coshocton County community of Mount Airy.
      • Hamilton County
      • This Mount Airy is located in Hamilton County and lies 433 miles [696.8 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Mount Airy that is located in Charles City County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hamilton County community of Mount Airy.
    • Pennsylvania
      • Berks County
      • This Mount Airy is located in Berks County and lies 209 miles [336.4 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Mount Airy that is located in Charles City County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Berks County community of Mount Airy.
      • Clarion County
      • This Mount Airy is located in Clarion County and lies 293 miles [471.5 km] to the north northwest of the Mount Airy that is located in Charles City County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clarion County community of Mount Airy.
      • Lancaster County
      • This Mount Airy is located in Lancaster County and lies 202 miles [325.1 km] to the north of the Mount Airy that is located in Charles City County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lancaster County community of Mount Airy.
      • Philadelphia County
      • This Mount Airy is located in Philadelphia County and lies 209 miles [336.4 km] to the north northeast of the Mount Airy that is located in Charles City County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Philadelphia County community of Mount Airy.
      • York County
      • This Mount Airy is located in York County and lies 189 miles [304.2 km] to the north of the Mount Airy that is located in Charles City County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the York County community of Mount Airy.
    • Tennessee
      • Pickett County
      • This Mount Airy is located in Pickett County and lies 453 miles [729 km]<1> to the west of the Mount Airy that is located in Charles City County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pickett County community of Mount Airy.
      • Sequatchie County
      • This Mount Airy is located in Sequatchie County and lies 486 miles [782.1 km] to the west southwest of the Mount Airy that is located in Charles City County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sequatchie County community of Mount Airy.
    • Texas
      • Erath 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 Mount Airy [Erath County].
    • West Virginia
      • Pocahontas 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 Mount Airy [Pocahontas County].

Curious and Interesting Names Near Mount Airy ...

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.

  • Adams Hunt
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Adams Hunt have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Adams Hunt
    • Adams Hunt is located in James City County
  • Brickyard Landing
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brickyard Landing have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brickyard Landing
    • Brickyard Landing is located in James City County
  • Camelot
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Camelot have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Camelot
    • Camelot is located in James City County
  • Centerville
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Centerville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Centerville
    • Centerville is located in James City County
  • Charles City
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
  • Chickahominy Haven
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chickahominy Haven have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chickahominy Haven
    • Chickahominy Haven is located in James City County
  • Chickahominy Shores
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chickahominy Shores have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chickahominy Shores
    • Chickahominy Shores is located in New Kent County
  • Claybank Landing
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Claybank Landing have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Claybank Landing
    • Claybank Landing is located in James City County
  • Dunnmore
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dunnmore have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dunnmore
    • Dunnmore is located in Prince George County
  • Forest Glen
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest Glen have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Glen
    • Forest Glen is located in James City County
  • Fox Ridge
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fox Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fox Ridge
    • Fox Ridge is located in James City County
  • Hunters Creek
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hunters Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunters Creek
    • Hunters Creek is located in James City County
  • Continue List   (6 more) ...
    • Kings Corner
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kings Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kings Corner
      • Kings Corner is located in James City County
    • Longhill Gate
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Longhill Gate have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Longhill Gate
      • Longhill Gate is located in James City County
    • Middle Plantation
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Middle Plantation have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Middle Plantation
      • Middle Plantation is located in James City County
    • Roaches Corner
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Roaches Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roaches Corner
      • Roaches Corner is located in Charles City County
    • Rustic
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rustic have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rustic
      • Rustic is located in Charles City County
    • Sandybottom
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sandybottom have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandybottom
      • Sandybottom is located in Charles City County

How Far From Mount Airy 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 Mount Airy to various places of note, such as the White House.

With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Mount Airy and extending to:

  • Charles City, which is the Seat of Charles City County, lies just to the West.
  • Richmond, which is the State Capital of Virginia, lies 31 miles [49.9 km]<1> to the west northwest (WNW). If you could walk a straight line from Mount Airy to Richmond, with an average speed<6> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take most of two days to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take just over a day.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 106 miles [170.6 km] to the north (N). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take less than two hours, a buggy would take 5 days and walking would take 6 days.
  • The shortest distance<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,958 miles [9,588.5 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,656 miles [10,711.8 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<9>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,535 miles [7,298.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<10>

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Mount Airy. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for Charles City County: www.co.charles-city.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- Mount Airy) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Mount Airy. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 37.3513, Longitude: -76.9180       In this case, the coordinates for Mount Airy 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 Mount Airy 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 Mount Airy, 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're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<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 Mount Airy 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 307.909 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 303.224 degrees.
<10>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 305.249 degrees.




 

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