Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy).
When in West End, we use the following websites to find information relevant to West End and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for West End
- 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 West End:
- 37.273748, -79.969483
- 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 West End
- 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 West End ...
We found 51 communities that share the name West End.
There are five communities within Virginia that are also named West End.
Beyond Virginia, we know of another 46 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 46 communities, 49 are located in the United States and two are in Canada.
- Communities Located In Virginia ...
- Fairfax County
- Gloucester County
- Henrico County
- Rockbridge County
- Staunton City
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Calhoun 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 Alabama community of West End [Calhoun County].
- Jefferson County
- This West End is located in Jefferson County and lies 467 miles [751.6 km]<2> to the west southwest.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of West End.
- Montgomery County
- This West End is located in Montgomery County and lies 495 miles [796.6 km] to the southwest.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of West End.
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- British Columbia
- We haven't found the location of this community yet.
- California
- Alameda County
- This West End is located in Alameda County and lies 2,297 miles [3,696.7 km]<2> to the west northwest.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Alameda County community of West End.
- Marin 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 California community of West End [Marin County].
- San Bernardino County
- This West End is located in San Bernardino County and lies 2,101 miles [3,381.2 km] to the west.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the San Bernardino County community of West End.
- Florida
- Hillsborough County
- This West End is located in Hillsborough County and lies 660 miles [1,062.2 km]<2> to the south southwest.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hillsborough County community of West End.
- Jackson 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 Florida community of West End [Jackson County].
- Marion 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 Florida community of West End [Marion County].
- Georgia
- Floyd 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 Georgia community of West End [Floyd County].
- Fulton County
- This West End is located in Fulton County and lies 349 miles [561.7 km]<2> to the southwest.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fulton County community of West End.
- Illinois
- Saline County
- This West End is located in Saline County and lies 479 miles [770.9 km]<2> to the west.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Saline County community of West End.
- Winnebago 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 Illinois community of West End [Winnebago County].
- Louisiana
- Orleans Parish
- This West End is located in Orleans Parish and lies 767 miles [1,234.4 km]<2> to the southwest.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Orleans Parish community of West End.
- Vernon Parish
- This West End is located in Vernon Parish and lies 868 miles [1,396.9 km] to the west southwest.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Vernon Parish community of West End.
- Maine
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Ramsey 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 Minnesota community of West End [Ramsey County].
- Saint Louis 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 Minnesota community of West End [Saint Louis County].
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nevada
- New Jersey
- Gloucester County
- This West End is located in Gloucester County and lies 313 miles [503.7 km]<2> to the northeast.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Gloucester County community of West End.
- Hudson 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 New Jersey community of West End [Hudson County].
- Monmouth County
- This West End is located in Monmouth County and lies 382 miles [614.8 km] to the northeast.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Monmouth County community of West End.
- New York
- Broome 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 New York community of West End [Broome County].
- Oswego County
- This West End is located in Oswego County and lies 441 miles [709.7 km]<2> to the north northeast.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Oswego County community of West End.
- Otsego County
- This West End is located in Otsego County and lies 441 miles [709.7 km] to the north northeast.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Otsego County community of West End.
- North Carolina
- Pennsylvania
- Allegheny County
- This West End is located in Allegheny County and lies 218 miles [350.8 km]<2> to the north.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Allegheny County community of West End.
- Bedford County
- This West End is located in Bedford County and lies 196 miles [315.4 km] to the north northeast.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bedford County community of West End.
- Dauphin 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 Pennsylvania community of West End [Dauphin County].
- Potter 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 Pennsylvania community of West End [Potter County].
- Schuylkill 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 Pennsylvania community of West End [Schuylkill County].
- Saskatchewan
- This West End lies 1,434 miles [2,307.8 km]<2> to the northwest.
- Tennessee
- Bledsoe County
- This West End is located in Bledsoe County and lies 312 miles [502.1 km]<2> to the west southwest.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bledsoe County community of West End.
- Cocke County
- This West End is located in Cocke County and lies 200 miles [321.9 km] to the west southwest.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cocke County community of West End.
- Texas
- Nueces 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 Texas community of West End [Nueces County].
- Wharton 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 Texas community of West End [Wharton County].
- West Virginia
- Marion County
- This West End is located in Marion County and lies 151 miles [243 km]<2> to the north.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Marion County community of West End.
- Mingo 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 West Virginia community of West End [Mingo County].
- Preston County
- This West End is located in Preston County and lies 146 miles [235 km] to the north.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Preston County community of West End.
- Alabama
Curious and Interesting Names Near West End ...
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
(Less than 2 miles to the east)- 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 Roanoke City
- Cherry Hill
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cherry Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherry Hill
- Cherry Hill is located in Roanoke City
- Chestnut Hills
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chestnut Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chestnut Hills
- Chestnut Hills is located in Roanoke City
- Covehaven Court
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Covehaven Court have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Covehaven Court
- Covehaven Court is located in Roanoke City
- Crystal Spring
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crystal Spring have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crystal Spring
- Crystal Spring is located in Roanoke City
- Dawnwood Forest
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dawnwood Forest have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dawnwood Forest
- Dawnwood Forest is located in Roanoke City
- Eden Park
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north) - Edgelawn
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest) - Forest Park
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Park
- Forest Park is located in Roanoke City
- Foxwood
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest) - Greenland Hills
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greenland Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenland Hills
- Greenland Hills is located in Roanoke City
- Grove Park
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grove Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grove Park
- Grove Park is located in Roanoke City
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- Hemlock Hills
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hemlock Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hemlock Hills
- Hemlock Hills is located in Roanoke City
- Heritage Acres
(Less than 2 miles to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heritage Acres have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heritage Acres
- Heritage Acres is located in Roanoke City
- Janette Land
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Janette Land have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Janette Land
- Janette Land is located in Roanoke City
- Lemon Dell
(Less than 2 miles to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lemon Dell have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lemon Dell
- Lemon Dell is located in Roanoke City
- Liberty Land
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Liberty Land have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Liberty Land
- Liberty Land is located in Roanoke City
- Lilly View
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lilly View have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lilly View
- Lilly View is located in Roanoke City
- Lincoln Court
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lincoln Court have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lincoln Court
- Lincoln Court is located in Roanoke City
- Lone Oak
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest) - Meadowland
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadowland have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadowland
- Meadowland is located in Roanoke City
- Mountain View
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mountain View have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mountain View
- Mountain View is located in Roanoke City
- Peakwood Hills
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Peakwood Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Peakwood Hills
- Peakwood Hills is located in Roanoke City
- Rolling Woods
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rolling Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rolling Woods
- Rolling Woods is located in Roanoke City
- Round Hill Park
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Round Hill Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Round Hill Park
- Round Hill Park is located in Roanoke City
- Rugby
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast) - Shadeland
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast) - Spring Valley
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)- 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 Roanoke County
- Summit Hills
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Summit Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Summit Hills
- Summit Hills is located in Roanoke City
- Sunrise Heights
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunrise Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunrise Heights
- Sunrise Heights is located in Roanoke City
- Virginia Heights
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Virginia Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Virginia Heights
- Virginia Heights is located in Roanoke City
- Wildwood
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
- Hemlock Hills
How Far From West End 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 West End to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in West End and extending to:
- Richmond, which is the State Capital of Virginia, lies 140 miles [225.3 km]<2> to the east (E). If you could drive a straight line from West End to Richmond, with an average speed<5>of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, it would take less than three hours to make the trip. A comfortable walk of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour would take 8 days. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take 6 days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 194 miles [312.2 km] to the northeast (NE). Driving would take a little over three hours, a buggy would take 8 days and walking would take 11 days.
- The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,092 miles [9,804.1 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,797 miles [10,938.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,674 miles [7,522.1 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for West End. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
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 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 West End 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. |
| <2> | 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- West End) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in West End. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 37.2737, Longitude: -79.9695 In this case, the coordinates for West End 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 West End, 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 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. |
| <6> | 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 West End to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East. |
| <7> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 309.689 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 305.243 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 306.513 degrees. |