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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 University Place, we use the following websites to find information relevant to University Place 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 University Place:
    • 37.235684, -80.437274
    • 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 University Place
  • 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 University Place ...

We found ten communities that share the name University Place.

Within Virginia, the name University Place is unique.

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

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • Tuscaloosa County
      • This University Place is located in Tuscaloosa County and lies 488 miles [785.4 km]<1> to the west southwest of the University Place that is located in Montgomery County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tuscaloosa County community of University Place.
    • Iowa
      • Polk 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 Iowa community of University Place [Polk County].
    • Louisiana
      • Calcasieu Parish
      • This University Place is located in Calcasieu Parish and lies 880 miles [1,416.2 km]<1> to the west southwest of the University Place that is located in Montgomery County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Calcasieu Parish community of University Place.
      • East Baton Rouge Parish
      • This University Place is located in East Baton Rouge Parish and lies 770 miles [1,239.2 km] to the west southwest of the University Place that is located in Montgomery County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the East Baton Rouge Parish community of University Place.
      • Tangipahoa Parish
      • This University Place is located in Tangipahoa Parish and lies 738 miles [1,187.7 km] to the southwest of the University Place that is located in Montgomery County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tangipahoa Parish community of University Place.
    • Montana
      • Lewis and Clark 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 Montana community of University Place [Lewis and Clark County].
    • Nebraska
      • Lancaster County
      • This University Place is located in Lancaster County and lies 903 miles [1,453.2 km]<1> to the west northwest of the University Place that is located in Montgomery County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lancaster County community of University Place.
    • North Carolina
      • Mecklenburg County
      • This University Place is located in Mecklenburg County and lies 134 miles [215.7 km]<1> to the south of the University Place that is located in Montgomery County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mecklenburg County community of University Place.
    • Utah
      • Weber County
      • This University Place is located in Weber County and lies 1,697 miles [2,731.1 km]<1> to the west northwest of the University Place that is located in Montgomery County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Weber County community of University Place.
    • Washington
      • Pierce County
      • This University Place is located in Pierce County and lies 2,230 miles [3,588.8 km]<1> to the west northwest of the University Place that is located in Montgomery County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pierce County community of University Place.

Curious and Interesting Names Near University Place ...

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.

  • Airport Acres
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Airport Acres have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Airport Acres
    • Airport Acres is located in Montgomery County
  • Cedar Orchard
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedar Orchard have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Orchard
    • Cedar Orchard is located in Montgomery County
  • Clover Valley
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clover Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clover Valley
    • Clover Valley is located in Montgomery County
  • Evergreen
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Evergreen have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Evergreen
    • Evergreen is located in Montgomery County
  • Hunters Ridge
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hunters Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunters Ridge
    • Hunters Ridge is located in Montgomery County
  • Knob Hill
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • 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 Montgomery County
  • Meadow Brook
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadow Brook have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadow Brook
    • Meadow Brook is located in Montgomery County
  • Meadow Run
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadow Run have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadow Run
    • Meadow Run is located in Montgomery County
  • Mission Hills
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mission Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mission Hills
    • Mission Hills is located in Montgomery County
  • Mountain View
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • 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 Montgomery County
  • Murphy
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Murphy have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Murphy
    • Murphy is located in Montgomery County
  • Orchard View
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Orchard View have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Orchard View
    • Orchard View is located in Montgomery County
  • Continue List   (9 more) ...
    • Patrick Henry Place
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Patrick Henry Place have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Patrick Henry Place
      • Patrick Henry Place is located in Montgomery County
    • Pheasant Run
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pheasant Run have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pheasant Run
      • Pheasant Run is located in Montgomery County
    • Pilgrims Pointe
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pilgrims Pointe have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pilgrims Pointe
      • Pilgrims Pointe is located in Montgomery County
    • Rainbow Ridge
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rainbow Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rainbow Ridge
      • Rainbow Ridge is located in Montgomery County
    • Silver Leaf
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Silver Leaf have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Silver Leaf
      • Silver Leaf is located in Montgomery County
    • Stonegate
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stonegate have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stonegate
      • Stonegate is located in Montgomery County
    • Sundance Ridge
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sundance Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sundance Ridge
      • Sundance Ridge is located in Montgomery County
    • Sundance Village
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sundance Village have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sundance Village
      • Sundance Village is located in Montgomery County
    • University Terrace
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for University Terrace have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for University Terrace
      • University Terrace is located in Montgomery County

How Far From University Place to ...

We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers that were published in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the Gazetteers include the distance from a community such as University Place to various places of note, such as the White House.

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

  • Christiansburg, which is the Seat of Montgomery County, lies just to the South Southeast.
  • Richmond, which is the State Capital of Virginia, lies 166 miles [267.2 km]<1> to the east (E). If you could drive a straight line from University Place to Richmond, with an average speed<4>of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, it would take about three hours to make the trip. A comfortable walk of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour would take 10 days. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take 7 days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 217 miles [349.2 km] to the east northeast (ENE). Driving would take nearly four hours, a buggy would take 9 days and walking would take 13 days.
  • The shortest distance<5> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,113 miles [9,837.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,820 miles [10,975.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,696 miles [7,557.5 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>

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

The official website for Montgomery County: www.montva.com/

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- University Place) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in University Place. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 37.2357, Longitude: -80.4373       In this case, the coordinates for University Place 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 Mile's to see Pete ... Mile's 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 University Place 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>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 University Place 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 309.966 degrees.
<7>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 305.555 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 306.718 degrees.




 

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