Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Dixie, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Dixie and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Dixie
- 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 Dixie:
- 39.419531, -80.330087
- 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 Dixie
- Bird Watching ...
- We enjoy finding new spots for bird watching and we use the eBird website for local sighting reports and to help identify hotspots.
- The eBird website is organized on a county-by-county basis. We have selected Harrison County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Harrison County
- Since Dixie is near Marion County and also Taylor County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Marion County
- eBird sighting report for Taylor County
- 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 Dixie ...
We found 55 communities that share the name Dixie.
There is one other community in West Virginia which is also named Dixie.
Beyond West Virginia, we know of another 54 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 54 communities, 54 are located in the United States and two are in Canada.
- Communities Located In West Virginia ...
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Chilton County
- This Dixie is located in Chilton County and lies 589 miles [947.9 km]<1> to the southwest of the Dixie that is located in Harrison County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chilton County community of Dixie.
- Escambia County
- This Dixie is located in Escambia County and lies 674 miles [1,084.7 km] to the southwest of the Dixie that is located in Harrison County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Escambia County community of Dixie.
- Walker 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 Alabama community of Dixie [Walker County].
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- Clay County
- This Dixie is located in Clay County and lies 586 miles [943.1 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Dixie that is located in Harrison County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clay County community of Dixie.
- Craighead County
- This Dixie is located in Craighead County and lies 603 miles [970.4 km] to the west southwest of the Dixie that is located in Harrison County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Craighead County community of Dixie.
- Crittenden County
- This Dixie is located in Crittenden County and lies 629 miles [1,012.3 km] to the west southwest of the Dixie that is located in Harrison County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Crittenden County community of Dixie.
- Perry 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 Arkansas community of Dixie [Perry County].
- Pulaski County
- This Dixie is located in Pulaski County and lies 729 miles [1,173.2 km] to the west southwest of the Dixie that is located in Harrison County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pulaski County community of Dixie.
- Woodruff County
- This Dixie is located in Woodruff County and lies 675 miles [1,086.3 km] to the west southwest of the Dixie that is located in Harrison County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Woodruff County community of Dixie.
- California
- Florida
- Hernando County
- This Dixie is located in Hernando County and lies 766 miles [1,232.8 km]<1> to the south of the Dixie that is located in Harrison County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hernando County community of Dixie.
- Hillsborough County
- This Dixie is located in Hillsborough County and lies 802 miles [1,290.7 km] to the south of the Dixie that is located in Harrison County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hillsborough County community of Dixie.
- Georgia
- Bibb County
- This Dixie is located in Bibb County and lies 491 miles [790.2 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Dixie that is located in Harrison County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bibb County community of Dixie.
- Brooks County
- This Dixie is located in Brooks County and lies 625 miles [1,005.8 km] to the south southwest of the Dixie that is located in Harrison County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Brooks County community of Dixie.
- Newton County
- This Dixie is located in Newton County and lies 446 miles [717.8 km] to the south southwest of the Dixie that is located in Harrison County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Newton County community of Dixie.
- Idaho
- Elmore County
- This Dixie is located in Elmore County and lies 1,826 miles [2,938.7 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Dixie that is located in Harrison County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Elmore County community of Dixie.
- Idaho County
- This Dixie is located in Idaho County and lies 1,822 miles [2,932.2 km] to the west northwest of the Dixie that is located in Harrison County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Idaho County community of Dixie.
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Jasper 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 Dixie [Jasper County].
- Mitchell County
- This Dixie is located in Mitchell County and lies 707 miles [1,137.8 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Dixie that is located in Harrison County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mitchell County community of Dixie.
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Harlan 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 Dixie [Harlan County].
- Henderson County
- This Dixie is located in Henderson County and lies 414 miles [666.3 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Dixie that is located in Harrison County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Henderson County community of Dixie.
- Kenton 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 Kentucky community of Dixie [Kenton County].
- Magoffin County
- This Dixie is located in Magoffin County and lies 187 miles [300.9 km] to the southwest of the Dixie that is located in Harrison County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Magoffin County community of Dixie.
- Whitley County
- This Dixie is located in Whitley County and lies 276 miles [444.2 km] to the southwest of the Dixie that is located in Harrison County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Whitley County community of Dixie.
- Louisiana
- Bossier 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 Dixie [Bossier Parish].
- Caddo Parish
- This Dixie is located in Caddo Parish and lies 884 miles [1,422.7 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Dixie that is located in Harrison County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Caddo Parish community of Dixie.
- Tensas Parish
- 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 Louisiana community of Dixie [Tensas Parish].
- Vernon Parish
- This Dixie is located in Vernon Parish and lies 925 miles [1,488.6 km] to the southwest of the Dixie that is located in Harrison County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Vernon Parish community of Dixie.
- Mississippi
- Bolivar County
- This Dixie is located in Bolivar County and lies 686 miles [1,104 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Dixie that is located in Harrison County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bolivar County community of Dixie.
- Forrest County
- This Dixie is located in Forrest County and lies 765 miles [1,231.1 km] to the southwest of the Dixie that is located in Harrison County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Forrest County community of Dixie.
- Noxubee 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 Mississippi community of Dixie [Noxubee County].
- Missouri
- Nevada
- Churchill County
- This Dixie is located in Churchill County and lies 1,988 miles [3,199.4 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Dixie that is located in Harrison County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Churchill County community of Dixie.
- Pershing County
- This community is historic<3> and although located in Pershing County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pershing County community of Dixie.
- North Carolina
- Mecklenburg County
- This Dixie is located in Mecklenburg County and lies 293 miles [471.5 km]<1> to the south of the Dixie that is located in Harrison County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mecklenburg County community of Dixie.
- Scotland 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 North Carolina community of Dixie [Scotland County].
- Wilson County
- This Dixie is located in Wilson County and lies 289 miles [465.1 km] to the south southeast of the Dixie that is located in Harrison County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wilson County community of Dixie.
- Ohio
- Ontario
- This Dixie lies 312 miles [502.1 km]<1> to the north of the Dixie that is located in Harrison County.
- Oregon
- Baker County
- This Dixie is located in Baker County and lies 1,915 miles [3,081.9 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Dixie that is located in Harrison County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Baker County community of Dixie.
- Klamath County
- This Dixie is located in Klamath County and lies 2,179 miles [3,506.8 km] to the west northwest of the Dixie that is located in Harrison County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Klamath County community of Dixie.
- Washington 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 Oregon community of Dixie [Washington County].
- South Carolina
- Lancaster 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 South Carolina community of Dixie [Lancaster County].
- Sumter 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 South Carolina community of Dixie [Sumter County].
- Tennessee
- Coffee 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 Tennessee community of Dixie [Coffee County].
- Obion County
- This Dixie is located in Obion County and lies 525 miles [844.9 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Dixie that is located in Harrison County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Obion County community of Dixie.
- Texas
- Grayson County
- This Dixie is located in Grayson County and lies 998 miles [1,606.1 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Dixie that is located in Harrison County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Grayson County community of Dixie.
- Lamar 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 Texas community of Dixie [Lamar County].
- Virginia
- Fluvanna County
- This Dixie is located in Fluvanna County and lies 159 miles [255.9 km]<1> to the southeast of the Dixie that is located in Harrison County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fluvanna County community of Dixie.
- Mathews County
- This Dixie is located in Mathews County and lies 249 miles [400.7 km] to the east southeast of the Dixie that is located in Harrison County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mathews County community of Dixie.
- Washington
- Alabama
Curious and Interesting Names Near Dixie ...
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.
- Allied
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast) - Big Run
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Big Run
- Big Run is located in Marion County
- Enterprise
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Enterprise
- Enterprise is located in Harrison County
- Erie
(5 miles [8 km] to the south) - Four States
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Four States have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Four States
- Four States is located in Marion County
- Francis
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the east) - Gypsy
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south) - Helens Run
(5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Helens Run
- Helens Run is located in Marion County
- Highland
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the east) - Jimtown
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the west) - Joetown
(5 miles [8 km] to the northwest) - Killarm
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the east) - Continue List (7 more) ...
- Long Run
(Less than 2 miles to the east) - Lumberport
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lumberport
- Lumberport is located in Harrison County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 835 people
- Meadowbrook
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadowbrook
- Meadowbrook is located in Harrison County
- Oak Grove ‑ Historic
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast) - Rosebud
(5 miles [8 km] to the southwest) - Saltwell
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast) - Stringtown
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stringtown have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stringtown
- Stringtown is located in Marion County
- Long Run
How Far From Dixie 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 Dixie to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Dixie and extending to:
- Clarksburg, which is the Seat of Harrison County, lies 9 miles [14.5 km]<1> to the south. If you could walk a straight line from Dixie to Clarksburg, with an average speed<5> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take four to five hours to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take a little over three hours.
- Charleston, which is the State Capital of West Virginia, lies 101 miles [162.5 km] to the southwest (SW). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take less than two hours, a buggy would take three full days and walking would take 6 days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 179 miles [288.1 km] to the east (E). Driving would take a little over three hours, a buggy would take 7 days and walking would take 11 days.
- The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,012 miles [9,675.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,727 miles [10,826.1 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,602 miles [7,406.2 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Dixie. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Harrison County: www.harrisoncountywv.com/
The official website for State of West Virginia: https://www.wv.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Dixie) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Dixie. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.4195, Longitude: -80.3301 In this case, the coordinates for Dixie 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 Dixie 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> | 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 Dixie, 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 Dixie 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 309.838 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 305.734 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 305.938 degrees. |