Outdoor Activities ...

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

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

• Weather ...
  • Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
  • The National Weather Service forecast for Pearsons 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 Pearsons Corner:
  • 37.676533, -77.380536
  • 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 Pearsons 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 Hanover County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
  • eBird sighting report for Hanover County
  • Since Pearsons Corner is near Henrico County and also King William County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
  • eBird sighting report for Henrico County
  • eBird sighting report for King 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 Pearsons Corner ...

We found two communities that share the name Pearsons Corner.

Within Virginia, the name Pearsons Corner is unique.

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

• Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
  • Delaware
    • Kent County
    • This Pearsons Corner is located in Kent County and lies 138 miles [222.1 km]<1> to the northeast of the Pearsons Corner that is located in Hanover County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kent County community of Pearsons Corner.
  • South Dakota
    • Turner County
    • This Pearsons Corner is located in Turner County and lies 1,111 miles [1,788 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Pearsons Corner that is located in Hanover County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Turner County community of Pearsons Corner.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Pearsons 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.

• Ashcake
  (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ashcake have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ashcake
  • Ashcake is located in Hanover County
• Buckeye
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Buckeye have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buckeye
  • Buckeye is located in Hanover County
• Crosses Corner
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crosses Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crosses Corner
  • Crosses Corner is located in Hanover County
• Georgetown
  (Less than 2 miles to the east)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Georgetown have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Georgetown
  • Georgetown is located in Hanover County
• Greenway
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greenway have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenway
  • Greenway is located in Hanover County
• Hilly Farms
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hilly Farms have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hilly Farms
  • Hilly Farms is located in Hanover County
• Holly Ridge
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holly Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holly Ridge
  • Holly Ridge is located in Hanover County
• Kings Charter
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kings Charter have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kings Charter
  • Kings Charter is located in Hanover County
• Kingswood Court
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kingswood Court have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kingswood Court
  • Kingswood Court is located in Hanover County
• Lincoln Park
  (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lincoln Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lincoln Park
  • Lincoln Park is located in Hanover County
• Meadow Gate
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadow Gate have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadow Gate
  • Meadow Gate is located in Hanover County
• Mimosa Hills
  (Less than 2 miles to the north)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mimosa Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mimosa Hills
  • Mimosa Hills is located in Hanover County
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  • Patrick Henry Heights
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Patrick Henry Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Patrick Henry Heights
    • Patrick Henry Heights is located in Hanover County
  • Peaks
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Peaks have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Peaks
    • Peaks is located in Hanover County
  • Pebblebrook
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pebblebrook have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pebblebrook
    • Pebblebrook is located in Hanover County
  • Poindexters
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Poindexters have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Poindexters
    • Poindexters is located in Hanover County
  • Robin Ridge
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Robin Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Robin Ridge
    • Robin Ridge is located in Hanover County
  • Twin Oaks
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Twin Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Twin Oaks
    • Twin Oaks is located in Hanover County

How Far From Pearsons Corner 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 Pearsons Corner to various places of note, such as the White House.

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

• Hanover, which is the Seat of Hanover County, lies just to the North.
• Richmond, which is the State Capital of Virginia, lies 9 miles [14.5 km]<1> to the south southwest (SSW). If you could walk a straight line from Pearsons Corner to Richmond, with an average speed<3> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take four to five hours to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take a little over three hours.
• The White House (Washington, DC) is 86 miles [138.4 km] to the north northeast (NNE). 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 5 days.
• The shortest distance<4> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,964 miles [9,598.1 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<5>
• The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,665 miles [10,726.3 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<6>
• The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,543 miles [7,311.2 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>

Off-the-Road Links ...

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

The official website for Hanover County: www.co.hanover.va.us/

The official website for State of Virginia: https://www.virginia.gov/