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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 Walnut Hill, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Walnut Hill 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 Walnut Hill:
    • 38.338700, -77.428500
    • 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 Walnut Hill
  • 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 Walnut Hill ...

We found 36 communities that share the name Walnut Hill.

There are two communities within Virginia that are also named Walnut Hill.

Beyond Virginia, we know of another 34 communities that are located throughout in the United States.

  • Communities Located In Virginia ...
    • Lee 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 Virginia community of Walnut Hill [Lee County].
    • Petersburg City
      • This Walnut Hill is located in Petersburg City and lies 78 miles [125.5 km]<2> to the south of the Walnut Hill that is located in Stafford County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Petersburg City community of Walnut Hill.
  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • Limestone County
      • This Walnut Hill is located in Limestone County and lies 581 miles [935 km]<2> to the west southwest of the Walnut Hill that is located in Stafford County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Limestone County community of Walnut Hill.
      • Tallapoosa County
      • This Walnut Hill is located in Tallapoosa County and lies 609 miles [980.1 km] to the southwest of the Walnut Hill that is located in Stafford County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tallapoosa County community of Walnut Hill.
    • Arkansas
      • Benton County
      • This Walnut Hill is located in Benton County and lies 917 miles [1,475.8 km]<2> to the west of the Walnut Hill that is located in Stafford County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Benton County community of Walnut Hill.
      • Lafayette County
      • This Walnut Hill is located in Lafayette County and lies 978 miles [1,573.9 km] to the west southwest of the Walnut Hill that is located in Stafford County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lafayette County community of Walnut Hill.
    • Connecticut
      • New London 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 Connecticut community of Walnut Hill [New London County].
    • Delaware
      • New Castle County
      • This Walnut Hill is located in New Castle County and lies 137 miles [220.5 km]<2> to the northeast of the Walnut Hill that is located in Stafford County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the New Castle County community of Walnut Hill.
    • Florida
      • Escambia County
      • This Walnut Hill is located in Escambia County and lies 769 miles [1,237.6 km]<2> to the southwest of the Walnut Hill that is located in Stafford County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Escambia County community of Walnut Hill.
    • Georgia
      • Franklin 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 Georgia community of Walnut Hill [Franklin County].
    • Illinois
      • Marion County
      • This Walnut Hill is located in Marion County and lies 628 miles [1,010.7 km]<2> to the west of the Walnut Hill that is located in Stafford County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Marion County community of Walnut Hill.
    • Indiana
      • Montgomery 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 Indiana community of Walnut Hill [Montgomery County].
    • Kansas
      • Bourbon 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 Kansas community of Walnut Hill [Bourbon County].
      • Chase County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Kansas community of Walnut Hill [Chase County].
    • Kentucky
      • Allen County
      • This Walnut Hill is located in Allen County and lies 484 miles [778.9 km]<2> to the west of the Walnut Hill that is located in Stafford County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Allen County community of Walnut Hill.
      • Fayette County
      • This Walnut Hill is located in Fayette County and lies 378 miles [608.3 km] to the west of the Walnut Hill that is located in Stafford County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fayette County community of Walnut Hill.
    • Louisiana
      • East Baton Rouge Parish
      • This Walnut Hill is located in East Baton Rouge Parish and lies 952 miles [1,532.1 km]<2> to the west southwest of the Walnut Hill that is located in Stafford County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the East Baton Rouge Parish community of Walnut Hill.
      • Vernon Parish
      • This Walnut Hill is located in Vernon Parish and lies 1,014 miles [1,631.9 km] to the west southwest of the Walnut Hill that is located in Stafford County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Vernon Parish community of Walnut Hill.
    • Maine
      • Cumberland County
      • This Walnut Hill is located in Cumberland County and lies 531 miles [854.6 km]<2> to the northeast of the Walnut Hill that is located in Stafford County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cumberland County community of Walnut Hill.
      • York County
      • This Walnut Hill is located in York County and lies 491 miles [790.2 km] to the northeast of the Walnut Hill that is located in Stafford County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the York County community of Walnut Hill.
    • Maryland
      • Carroll County
      • This Walnut Hill is located in Carroll County and lies 84 miles [135.2 km]<2> to the north of the Walnut Hill that is located in Stafford County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Carroll County community of Walnut Hill.
      • Montgomery County
      • This Walnut Hill is located in Montgomery County and lies 56 miles [90.1 km] to the north northeast of the Walnut Hill that is located in Stafford County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of Walnut Hill.
    • Massachusetts
      • Middlesex County
      • This Walnut Hill is located in Middlesex County and lies 438 miles [704.9 km]<2> to the northeast of the Walnut Hill that is located in Stafford County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Middlesex County community of Walnut Hill.
      • Norfolk 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 Massachusetts community of Walnut Hill [Norfolk County].
    • Nebraska
      • Douglas 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 Nebraska community of Walnut Hill [Douglas County].
    • North Carolina
      • Ashe 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 North Carolina community of Walnut Hill [Ashe County].
    • Ohio
      • Trumbull 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 Ohio community of Walnut Hill [Trumbull County].
    • Pennsylvania
      • Fayette County
      • This Walnut Hill is located in Fayette County and lies 166 miles [267.2 km]<2> to the northwest of the Walnut Hill that is located in Stafford County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fayette County community of Walnut Hill.
      • Greene County
      • This Walnut Hill is located in Greene County and lies 164 miles [263.9 km] to the northwest of the Walnut Hill that is located in Stafford County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Greene County community of Walnut Hill.
      • Montgomery County
      • This Walnut Hill is located in Montgomery County and lies 174 miles [280 km] to the northeast of the Walnut Hill that is located in Stafford County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of Walnut Hill.
    • South Carolina
      • Beaufort County
      • This Walnut Hill is located in Beaufort County and lies 443 miles [712.9 km]<2> to the south southwest of the Walnut Hill that is located in Stafford County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Beaufort County community of Walnut Hill.
    • Tennessee
      • Crockett County
      • This Walnut Hill is located in Crockett County and lies 665 miles [1,070.2 km]<2> to the west southwest of the Walnut Hill that is located in Stafford County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Crockett County community of Walnut Hill.
      • Hawkins 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 Tennessee community of Walnut Hill [Hawkins County].
      • Roane County
      • This Walnut Hill is located in Roane County and lies 424 miles [682.4 km] to the west southwest of the Walnut Hill that is located in Stafford County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Roane County community of Walnut Hill.
      • Sullivan County
      • This Walnut Hill is located in Sullivan County and lies 291 miles [468.3 km] to the west southwest of the Walnut Hill that is located in Stafford County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sullivan County community of Walnut Hill.
    • West Virginia
      • Logan County
      • This Walnut Hill is located in Logan County and lies 252 miles [405.6 km]<2> to the west of the Walnut Hill that is located in Stafford County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Logan County community of Walnut Hill.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Walnut Hill ...

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.

  • Cedar Bluff
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedar Bluff have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Bluff
    • Cedar Bluff is located in Stafford County
  • Clearview
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clearview have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clearview
    • Clearview is located in Stafford County
  • Cranes Corner
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cranes Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cranes Corner
    • Cranes Corner is located in Stafford County
  • Cranewood
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cranewood have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cranewood
    • Cranewood is located in Stafford County
  • Deacon Woods
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Deacon Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Deacon Woods
    • Deacon Woods is located in Stafford County
  • Fall Run Park
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fall Run Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fall Run Park
    • Fall Run Park is located in Stafford County
  • Ferry Road
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ferry Road have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ferry Road
    • Ferry Road is located in Stafford County
  • Fredericksburg
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
  • Heather Hills
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heather Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heather Hills
    • Heather Hills is located in Stafford County
  • Heritage Commons
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heritage Commons have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heritage Commons
    • Heritage Commons is located in Stafford County
  • Hickory Ridge
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hickory Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Ridge
    • Hickory Ridge is located in Stafford County
  • High School Heights
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for High School Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for High School Heights
    • High School Heights is located in Stafford County
  • Continue List   (8 more) ...
    • Hollyridge
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hollyridge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hollyridge
      • Hollyridge is located in Stafford County
    • Little Falls Village
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Little Falls Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Little Falls Village
      • Little Falls Village is located in Stafford County
    • Locust Knolls
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Locust Knolls have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Locust Knolls
      • Locust Knolls is located in Stafford County
    • Misty Forest
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Misty Forest have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Misty Forest
      • Misty Forest is located in Stafford County
    • Ridge Pointe
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ridge Pointe have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ridge Pointe
      • Ridge Pointe is located in Stafford County
    • Spring Valley
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spring Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spring Valley
      • Spring Valley is located in Stafford County
    • Stones Corner
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stones Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stones Corner
      • Stones Corner is located in Stafford County
    • Woodlawn
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodlawn have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodlawn
      • Woodlawn is located in Stafford County

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

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

  • Stafford, which is the Seat of Stafford County, lies just to the North.
  • Richmond, which is the State Capital of Virginia, lies 55 miles [88.5 km]<2> to the south (S). If you could walk a straight line from Walnut Hill to Richmond, with an average speed<6> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take most of three days to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take over two days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 44 miles [70.8 km] to the north northeast (NNE). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take less than an hour, a buggy would take most of two days and walking would take about three full days.
  • The shortest distance<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,938 miles [9,556.3 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,641 miles [10,687.7 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<9>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,519 miles [7,272.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<10>

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

The official website for Stafford County: www.co.stafford.va.us/

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 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 Walnut Hill 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.
<2>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- Walnut Hill) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Walnut Hill. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 38.3387, Longitude: -77.4285       In this case, the coordinates for Walnut Hill have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<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 Walnut Hill, 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 Walnut Hill 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 308.153 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 303.652 degrees.
<10>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 305.09 degrees.




 

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