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

When in Tanglewood, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Tanglewood 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 Tanglewood:
    • 36.832926, -76.232438
    • 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 Tanglewood
  • 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 Tanglewood ...

We found 43 communities that share the name Tanglewood.

There is one other community in Virginia which is also named Tanglewood.

Beyond Virginia, we know of another 42 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 42 communities, 42 are located in the United States and one is in Canada.

  • Communities Located In Virginia ...
    • Campbell County
      • This Tanglewood is located in Campbell County and lies 170 miles [273.6 km]<1> to the west northwest.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Campbell County community of Tanglewood.
  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • Jefferson County
      • This Tanglewood is located in Jefferson County and lies 639 miles [1,028.4 km]<1> to the west southwest.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of Tanglewood.
      • Lee County
      • This Tanglewood is located in Lee County and lies 600 miles [965.6 km] to the west southwest.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lee County community of Tanglewood.
      • Marshall County
      • This Tanglewood is located in Marshall County and lies 581 miles [935 km] to the west southwest.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Marshall County community of Tanglewood.
    • Arkansas
      • Benton County
      • This Tanglewood is located in Benton County and lies 980 miles [1,577.2 km]<1> to the west.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Benton County community of Tanglewood.
      • Pulaski County
      • This Tanglewood is located in Pulaski County and lies 906 miles [1,458.1 km] to the west.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pulaski County community of Tanglewood.
    • California
      • Santa Cruz 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 California community of Tanglewood [Santa Cruz County].
    • Delaware
      • New Castle 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 Delaware community of Tanglewood [New Castle County].
    • Florida
      • Hillsborough County
      • This Tanglewood is located in Hillsborough County and lies 710 miles [1,142.6 km]<1> to the south southwest.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hillsborough County community of Tanglewood.
      • Lee 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 Florida community of Tanglewood [Lee County].
    • Georgia
      • Bibb County
      • This Tanglewood is located in Bibb County and lies 498 miles [801.5 km]<1> to the west southwest.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bibb County community of Tanglewood.
      • Clarke County
      • This Tanglewood is located in Clarke County and lies 451 miles [725.8 km] to the west southwest.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clarke County community of Tanglewood.
      • Richmond County
      • This Tanglewood is located in Richmond County and lies 403 miles [648.6 km] to the west southwest.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Richmond County community of Tanglewood.
    • Illinois
      • 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 Tanglewood [Cook County].
      • Kane County
      • This Tanglewood is located in Kane County and lies 732 miles [1,178 km]<1> to the west northwest.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kane County community of Tanglewood.
    • Indiana
      • Allen County
      • This Tanglewood is located in Allen County and lies 554 miles [891.6 km]<1> to the northwest.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Allen County community of Tanglewood.
    • Kentucky
      • Franklin 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 Kentucky community of Tanglewood [Franklin County].
    • Louisiana
      • East Baton Rouge Parish
      • This Tanglewood is located in East Baton Rouge Parish and lies 955 miles [1,536.9 km]<1> to the west southwest.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the East Baton Rouge Parish community of Tanglewood.
      • Ouachita Parish
      • This Tanglewood is located in Ouachita Parish and lies 947 miles [1,524 km] to the west southwest.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Ouachita Parish community of Tanglewood.
      • Rapides Parish
      • 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 Louisiana community of Tanglewood [Rapides Parish].
    • Maryland
      • Anne Arundel County
      • This Tanglewood is located in Anne Arundel County and lies 153 miles [246.2 km]<1> to the north.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Anne Arundel County community of Tanglewood.
      • Calvert County
      • This Tanglewood is located in Calvert County and lies 122 miles [196.3 km] to the north.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Calvert County community of Tanglewood.
      • Worcester County
      • This Tanglewood is located in Worcester County and lies 121 miles [194.7 km] to the north northeast.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Worcester County community of Tanglewood.
    • Massachusetts
      • Berkshire County
      • This Tanglewood is located in Berkshire County and lies 411 miles [661.4 km]<1> to the north northeast.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Berkshire County community of Tanglewood.
    • Mississippi
      • Monroe County
      • This Tanglewood is located in Monroe County and lies 725 miles [1,166.8 km]<1> to the west southwest.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Monroe County community of Tanglewood.
      • Newton County
      • This Tanglewood is located in Newton County and lies 806 miles [1,297.1 km] to the west southwest.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Newton County community of Tanglewood.
      • Oktibbeha County
      • This Tanglewood is located in Oktibbeha County and lies 746 miles [1,200.6 km] to the west southwest.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Oktibbeha County community of Tanglewood.
    • North Carolina
      • Lenoir County
      • This Tanglewood is located in Lenoir County and lies 131 miles [210.8 km]<1> to the southwest.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lenoir County community of Tanglewood.
      • Mecklenburg County
      • This Tanglewood is located in Mecklenburg County and lies 277 miles [445.8 km] to the west southwest.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mecklenburg County community of Tanglewood.
      • New Hanover County
      • This Tanglewood is located in New Hanover County and lies 206 miles [331.5 km] to the south southwest.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the New Hanover County community of Tanglewood.
    • Ontario
      • This Tanglewood lies 587 miles [944.7 km]<1> to the north.
    • Pennsylvania
      • Pike County
      • This Tanglewood is located in Pike County and lies 321 miles [516.6 km]<1> to the north.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pike County community of Tanglewood.
    • South Carolina
      • Beaufort County
      • This Tanglewood is located in Beaufort County and lies 398 miles [640.5 km]<1> to the southwest.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Beaufort County community of Tanglewood.
      • Cherokee County
      • This Tanglewood is located in Cherokee County and lies 326 miles [524.6 km] to the west southwest.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cherokee County community of Tanglewood.
      • Darlington County
      • This Tanglewood is located in Darlington County and lies 272 miles [437.7 km] to the southwest.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Darlington County community of Tanglewood.
      • Greenville County
      • This Tanglewood is located in Greenville County and lies 374 miles [601.9 km] to the west southwest.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Greenville County community of Tanglewood.
      • Richland County
      • This Tanglewood is located in Richland County and lies 326 miles [524.6 km] to the southwest.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Richland County community of Tanglewood.
    • Tennessee
      • Putnam County
      • This Tanglewood is located in Putnam County and lies 517 miles [832 km]<1> to the west.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Putnam County community of Tanglewood.
      • Smith County
      • This Tanglewood is located in Smith County and lies 542 miles [872.3 km] to the west.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Smith County community of Tanglewood.
      • Washington County
      • This Tanglewood is located in Washington County and lies 342 miles [550.4 km] to the west.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washington County community of Tanglewood.
    • Texas
      • Lee County
      • This Tanglewood is located in Lee County and lies 1,267 miles [2,039 km]<1> to the west southwest.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lee County community of Tanglewood.
    • Utah
      • Davis County
      • This Tanglewood is located in Davis County and lies 1,924 miles [3,096.4 km]<1> to the west northwest.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Davis County community of Tanglewood.
    • West Virginia
      • Monongalia County
      • This Tanglewood is located in Monongalia County and lies 280 miles [450.6 km]<1> to the northwest.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Monongalia County community of Tanglewood.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Tanglewood ...

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.

  • Arrowhead
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Arrowhead have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arrowhead
    • Arrowhead is located in Virginia Beach City
  • Cloverdale
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cloverdale have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cloverdale
    • Cloverdale is located in Chesapeake City
  • College Park
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for College Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for College Park
    • College Park is located in Virginia Beach City
  • Elizabeth Park
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elizabeth Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elizabeth Park
    • Elizabeth Park is located in Norfolk City
  • Elizabeth River Shores
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elizabeth River Shores have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elizabeth River Shores
    • Elizabeth River Shores is located in Virginia Beach City
  • Foundation Park
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Foundation Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Foundation Park
    • Foundation Park is located in Chesapeake City
  • Fox Hall
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fox Hall have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fox Hall
    • Fox Hall is located in Norfolk City
  • Fox Hall Park
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fox Hall Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fox Hall Park
    • Fox Hall Park is located in Norfolk City
  • Greenwich
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greenwich have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenwich
    • Greenwich is located in Virginia Beach City
  • Indian River Park
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian River Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian River Park
    • Indian River Park is located in Chesapeake City
  • Knob Hill
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Knob Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Knob Hill
    • Knob Hill is located in Virginia Beach City
  • Level Green
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Level Green have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Level Green
    • Level Green is located in Virginia Beach City
  • Continue List   (4 more) ...
    • Pennsytown
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pennsytown have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pennsytown
      • Pennsytown is located in Norfolk City
    • Pleasant Point
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pleasant Point have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant Point
      • Pleasant Point is located in Norfolk City
    • Poplar Halls
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Poplar Halls have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Poplar Halls
      • Poplar Halls is located in Norfolk City
    • Sherry Park
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sherry Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sherry Park
      • Sherry Park is located in Virginia Beach City

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

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

  • Richmond, which is the State Capital of Virginia, lies 82 miles [132 km]<1> to the northwest (NW). If you could drive a straight line from Tanglewood to Richmond, with an average speed<4>of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, it would take less than two hours to make the trip. A comfortable walk of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour would take 5 days. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take most of three days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 149 miles [239.8 km] to the north northwest (NNW). Driving would take less than three hours, a buggy would take 6 days and walking would take 9 days.
  • The shortest distance<5> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,950 miles [9,575.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,644 miles [10,692.5 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<7>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,525 miles [7,282.3 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>

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

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

Footnotes ...

<1>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Tanglewood) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Tanglewood. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 36.8329, Longitude: -76.2324       In this case, the coordinates for Tanglewood 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 Tanglewood 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.
<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 Tanglewood 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 307.544 degrees.
<7>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 302.729 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 305.17 degrees.









 

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