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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 Scott, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Scott and the surrounding area.

  • 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 Scott:
    • 46.507362, -118.605822
    • 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 Scott
  • 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 Scott ...

We found 36 communities that share the name Scott.

There are two communities within Washington that are also named Scott.

Beyond Washington, we know of another 34 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 34 communities, 33 are located in the United States and three are in Canada.

  • Communities Located In Washington ...
    • Adams 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 Washington community of Scott [Adams County].
    • Klickitat 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 Washington community of Scott [Klickitat County].
  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • DeKalb 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 Scott [DeKalb County].
    • Arkansas
      • Pulaski County
      • This Scott is located in Pulaski County and lies 1,599 miles [2,573.3 km]<2> to the east southeast of the Scott that is located in Walla Walla County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pulaski County community of Scott.
    • California
      • Los Angeles 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 Scott [Los Angeles County].
    • Georgia
      • Habersham 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 Scott [Habersham County].
      • Johnson County
      • This Scott is located in Johnson County and lies 2,118 miles [3,408.6 km]<2> to the east southeast of the Scott that is located in Walla Walla County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Johnson County community of Scott.
    • Illinois
      • Saint Clair 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 Scott [Saint Clair County].
    • Indiana
      • LaGrange County
      • This Scott is located in LaGrange County and lies 1,658 miles [2,668.3 km]<2> to the east of the Scott that is located in Walla Walla County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the LaGrange County community of Scott.
    • Iowa
      • Fayette County
      • This Scott is located in Fayette County and lies 1,338 miles [2,153.3 km]<2> to the east of the Scott that is located in Walla Walla County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fayette County community of Scott.
    • Kentucky
      • Kenton 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 Kentucky community of Scott [Kenton County].
    • Louisiana
      • Lafayette Parish
      • This Scott is located in Lafayette Parish and lies 1,807 miles [2,908.1 km]<2> to the east southeast of the Scott that is located in Walla Walla County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lafayette Parish community of Scott.
    • Maine
      • Aroostook 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 Maine community of Scott [Aroostook County].
    • Minnesota
      • Saint Louis County
      • This Scott is located in Saint Louis County and lies 1,213 miles [1,952.1 km]<2> to the east northeast of the Scott that is located in Walla Walla County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Saint Louis County community of Scott.
    • Mississippi
      • Bolivar County
      • This Scott is located in Bolivar County and lies 1,693 miles [2,724.6 km]<2> to the east southeast of the Scott that is located in Walla Walla County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bolivar County community of Scott.
    • Missouri
      • Cole County
      • This Scott is located in Cole County and lies 1,437 miles [2,312.6 km]<2> to the east southeast of the Scott that is located in Walla Walla County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cole County community of Scott.
    • Nebraska
      • Webster 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 Scott [Webster County].
    • New Hampshire
      • Coos County
      • This Scott is located in Coos County and lies 2,245 miles [3,613 km]<2> to the east northeast of the Scott that is located in Walla Walla County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Coos County community of Scott.
    • New Mexico
      • Lea County
      • This community is historic<3> and although located in Lea County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lea County community of Scott.
    • New York
      • Cortland County
      • This Scott is located in Cortland County and lies 2,073 miles [3,336.2 km]<2> to the east of the Scott that is located in Walla Walla County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cortland County community of Scott.
    • Ohio
      • Noble 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 Scott [Noble County].
      • Van Wert County
      • This Scott is located in Van Wert County and lies 1,725 miles [2,776.1 km]<2> to the east of the Scott that is located in Walla Walla County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Van Wert County community of Scott.
    • Oklahoma
      • Caddo County
      • This Scott is located in Caddo County and lies 1,304 miles [2,098.6 km]<2> to the east southeast of the Scott that is located in Walla Walla County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Caddo County community of Scott.
    • Ontario
      • This Scott lies 1,929 miles [3,104.4 km]<2> to the east of the Scott that is located in Walla Walla County.
    • Pennsylvania
      • Lackawanna County
      • This Scott is located in Lackawanna County and lies 2,133 miles [3,432.7 km]<2> to the east of the Scott that is located in Walla Walla County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lackawanna County community of Scott.
    • Quebec
      • This Scott lies 2,224 miles [3,579.2 km]<2> to the east northeast of the Scott that is located in Walla Walla County.
    • Saskatchewan
      • This Scott lies 588 miles [946.3 km]<2> to the northeast of the Scott that is located in Walla Walla County.
    • South Carolina
      • Beaufort County
      • This Scott is located in Beaufort County and lies 2,221 miles [3,574.4 km]<2> to the east southeast of the Scott that is located in Walla Walla County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Beaufort County community of Scott.
      • Edgefield 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 South Carolina community of Scott [Edgefield County].
      • Marlboro County
      • This Scott is located in Marlboro County and lies 2,176 miles [3,501.9 km] to the east of the Scott that is located in Walla Walla County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Marlboro County community of Scott.
    • Tennessee
      • Meigs County
      • This Scott is located in Meigs County and lies 1,896 miles [3,051.3 km]<2> to the east southeast of the Scott that is located in Walla Walla County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Meigs County community of Scott.
    • Texas
      • Van Zandt County
      • This Scott is located in Van Zandt County and lies 1,529 miles [2,460.7 km]<2> to the east southeast of the Scott that is located in Walla Walla County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Van Zandt County community of Scott.
    • West Virginia
      • Braxton 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 Scott [Braxton County].
      • Putnam 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 West Virginia community of Scott [Putnam County].
      • Wood 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 West Virginia community of Scott [Wood County].
    • Wisconsin
      • Oneida 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 Wisconsin community of Scott [Oneida County].

Curious and Interesting Names Near Scott ...

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.

  • Burr
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Burr have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burr
    • Burr is located in Walla Walla County
  • Clyde
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clyde
    • Clyde is located in Walla Walla County
  • Curry
    (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Curry have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Curry
    • Curry is located in Franklin County
  • Eureka
    (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eureka have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eureka
    • Eureka is located in Walla Walla County
  • Five Corners
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Five Corners have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Five Corners
    • Five Corners is located in Franklin County
  • Harder
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harder have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harder
    • Harder is located in Franklin County
  • Harvey
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harvey have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harvey
    • Harvey is located in Walla Walla County
  • Lee
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lee have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lee
    • Lee is located in Walla Walla County
  • Page
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Page have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Page
    • Page is located in Walla Walla County
  • Sulphur
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sulphur have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sulphur
    • Sulphur is located in Franklin County

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

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

  • Walla Walla, which is the Seat of Walla Walla County, lies 32 miles [51.5 km]<2> to the south southeast. If you could walk a straight line from Scott to Walla Walla, with an average speed<5> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take most of two days to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take just over a day.
  • Olympia, which is the State Capital of Washington, lies 206 miles [331.5 km] to the west northwest (WNW). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take a little over three hours, a buggy would take 8 days and walking would take 12 days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 2,147 miles [3,455.3 km] to the east (E). Driving would take 5 days, a buggy would take 84 days and walking would take 122 days.
  • The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,782 miles [10,914.6 km] and it lies to the north northeast (NNE).<7>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,548 miles [12,147.3 km] and it lies to the north northeast (NNE).<8>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,626 miles [9,054.2 km] and it lies to the north northeast (NNE).<9>

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

The official website for Walla Walla County: www.co.walla-walla.wa.us/

The official website for State of Washington: https://access.wa.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 Scott 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 '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- Scott) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Scott. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 46.5074, Longitude: -118.6058       In this case, the coordinates for Scott 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 Scott, 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 Scott 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 337.749 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 338.738 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 325.426 degrees.









 

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