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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 Mineral Springs, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Mineral Springs 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 Mineral Springs:
    • 34.944044, -80.241174
    • 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 Mineral Springs
  • 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 Mineral Springs ...

We found 26 communities that share the name Mineral Springs.

There is one other community in North Carolina which is also named Mineral Springs.

Beyond North Carolina, we know of another 25 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 25 communities, 25 are located in the United States and one is in Canada.

  • Communities Located In North Carolina ...
    • Union County
      • This Mineral Springs is located in Union County and lies 25 miles [40.2 km]<1> to the west of the Mineral Springs that is located in Anson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Union County community of Mineral Springs.
  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • Chilton County
      • This Mineral Springs is located in Chilton County and lies 391 miles [629.3 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Mineral Springs that is located in Anson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chilton County community of Mineral Springs.
      • Jefferson County
      • This Mineral Springs is located in Jefferson County and lies 389 miles [626 km] to the west of the Mineral Springs that is located in Anson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of Mineral Springs.
    • Arkansas
      • Franklin County
      • This Mineral Springs is located in Franklin County and lies 761 miles [1,224.7 km]<1> to the west of the Mineral Springs that is located in Anson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Franklin County community of Mineral Springs.
      • Howard County
      • This Mineral Springs is located in Howard County and lies 782 miles [1,258.5 km] to the west of the Mineral Springs that is located in Anson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Howard County community of Mineral Springs.
    • Florida
      • Santa Rosa County
      • This Mineral Springs is located in Santa Rosa County and lies 497 miles [799.8 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Mineral Springs that is located in Anson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Santa Rosa County community of Mineral Springs.
    • Georgia
      • Chattooga County
      • This community is historic<2> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Georgia community of Mineral Springs [Chattooga County].
      • Pickens County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Georgia community of Mineral Springs [Pickens County].
    • Illinois
      • Whiteside County
      • This community is historic<2> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Illinois community of Mineral Springs [Whiteside County].
    • Indiana
      • Kosciusko County
      • This Mineral Springs is located in Kosciusko County and lies 532 miles [856.2 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Mineral Springs that is located in Anson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kosciusko County community of Mineral Springs.
    • Kansas
      • Osage County
      • This Mineral Springs is located in Osage County and lies 893 miles [1,437.1 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Mineral Springs that is located in Anson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Osage County community of Mineral Springs.
    • Louisiana
      • Lincoln Parish
      • This Mineral Springs is located in Lincoln Parish and lies 724 miles [1,165.2 km]<1> to the west of the Mineral Springs that is located in Anson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lincoln Parish community of Mineral Springs.
      • Ouachita Parish
      • This Mineral Springs is located in Ouachita Parish and lies 716 miles [1,152.3 km] to the west of the Mineral Springs that is located in Anson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Ouachita Parish community of Mineral Springs.
    • Mississippi
      • Smith County
      • This Mineral Springs is located in Smith County and lies 567 miles [912.5 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Mineral Springs that is located in Anson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Smith County community of Mineral Springs.
    • New Mexico
      • Valencia County
      • This community is historic<2> and although located in Valencia County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Valencia County community of Mineral Springs.
    • New York
      • Schoharie County
      • This Mineral Springs is located in Schoharie County and lies 617 miles [993 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Mineral Springs that is located in Anson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Schoharie County community of Mineral Springs.
    • Ohio
      • Adams County
      • This Mineral Springs is located in Adams County and lies 321 miles [516.6 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Mineral Springs that is located in Anson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Adams County community of Mineral Springs.
    • Ontario
      • This Mineral Springs lies 572 miles [920.5 km]<1> to the north of the Mineral Springs that is located in Anson County.
    • Pennsylvania
      • Clearfield County
      • This Mineral Springs is located in Clearfield County and lies 430 miles [692 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Mineral Springs that is located in Anson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clearfield County community of Mineral Springs.
    • South Carolina
      • Marion County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the South Carolina community of Mineral Springs [Marion County].
    • Tennessee
      • Marion County
      • This Mineral Springs is located in Marion County and lies 299 miles [481.2 km]<1> to the west of the Mineral Springs that is located in Anson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Marion County community of Mineral Springs.
      • Overton County
      • This Mineral Springs is located in Overton County and lies 292 miles [469.9 km] to the west northwest of the Mineral Springs that is located in Anson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Overton County community of Mineral Springs.
    • Texas
      • Caldwell County
      • This community is historic<2> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Texas community of Mineral Springs [Caldwell County].
      • Panola County
      • This community is historic and although located in Panola County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Panola County community of Mineral Springs.
    • Virginia
      • Warren County
      • This Mineral Springs is located in Warren County and lies 295 miles [474.8 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Mineral Springs that is located in Anson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Warren County community of Mineral Springs.
    • West Virginia
      • Wayne County
      • This Mineral Springs is located in Wayne County and lies 255 miles [410.4 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Mineral Springs that is located in Anson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wayne County community of Mineral Springs.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Mineral Springs ...

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.

  • Deep Creek
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Deep Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Deep Creek
    • Deep Creek is located in Anson County
  • Fountain Hill
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fountain Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fountain Hill
    • Fountain Hill is located in Anson County
  • Griffins Crossroads
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Griffins Crossroads have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Griffins Crossroads
    • Griffins Crossroads is located in Anson County
  • Littles Quarters
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Littles Quarters have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Littles Quarters
    • Littles Quarters is located in Anson County
  • Long Pine
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Long Pine have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Long Pine
    • Long Pine is located in Anson County
  • Marshville
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marshville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marshville
    • Marshville is located in Union County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,835 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Marshville <5>
  • Peachland
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Peachland have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Peachland
    • Peachland is located in Anson County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 402 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Peachland <5>
  • Poplar Hill ‑ Historic
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Poplar Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Poplar Hill
    • Poplar Hill is located in Anson County
  • Sugar Town
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sugar Town have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sugar Town
    • Sugar Town is located in Anson County

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

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

  • Wadesboro, which is the Seat of Anson County, lies 9 miles [14.5 km]<1> to the east. If you could walk a straight line from Mineral Springs to Wadesboro, with an average speed<6> 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.
  • Raleigh, which is the State Capital of North Carolina, lies 106 miles [170.6 km] to the east northeast (ENE). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take less than two hours, a buggy would take 5 days and walking would take 6 days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 325 miles [523 km] to the north northeast (NNE). Driving would take five to six hours, a buggy would take 13 days and walking would take 19 days.
  • The shortest distance<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,206 miles [9,987.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,902 miles [11,107.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,783 miles [7,697.5 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<10>

The official website for Anson County: www.co.anson.nc.us/

The official website for State of North Carolina: https://www.nc.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 drawn from Point A (ie- Mineral Springs) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Mineral Springs. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 34.9440, Longitude: -80.2412       In this case, the coordinates for Mineral Springs have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<2>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 Mineral Springs, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.
<3>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 Mineral Springs 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.
<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 Mineral Springs 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 309.876 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 305.115 degrees.
<10>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 307.355 degrees.




 

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