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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 Sycamore, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Sycamore 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 Sycamore:
    • 35.817011, -86.997504
    • 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 Sycamore
  • 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 Sycamore ...

We found 42 communities that share the name Sycamore.

There are three communities within Tennessee that are also named Sycamore.

Beyond Tennessee, we know of another 39 communities that are located throughout in the United States.

  • Communities Located In Tennessee ...
    • Cheatham County
      • This Sycamore is located in Cheatham County and lies 35 miles [56.3 km]<1> to the north of the Sycamore that is located in Williamson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cheatham County community of Sycamore.
    • Claiborne 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 Tennessee community of Sycamore [Claiborne County].
    • Putnam 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 Tennessee community of Sycamore [Putnam County].
  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • Talladega County
      • This Sycamore is located in Talladega County and lies 182 miles [292.9 km]<1> to the south southeast of the Sycamore that is located in Williamson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Talladega County community of Sycamore.
      • Tuscaloosa County
      • This Sycamore is located in Tuscaloosa County and lies 183 miles [294.5 km] to the south of the Sycamore that is located in Williamson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tuscaloosa County community of Sycamore.
    • Arizona
      • Yavapai County
      • This Sycamore is located in Yavapai County and lies 1,411 miles [2,270.8 km]<1> to the west of the Sycamore that is located in Williamson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Yavapai County community of Sycamore.
    • Arkansas
      • Boone County
      • This Sycamore is located in Boone County and lies 335 miles [539.1 km]<1> to the west of the Sycamore that is located in Williamson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Boone County community of Sycamore.
      • Clark County
      • This Sycamore is located in Clark County and lies 374 miles [601.9 km] to the west southwest of the Sycamore that is located in Williamson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clark County community of Sycamore.
    • California
      • Colusa County
      • This Sycamore is located in Colusa County and lies 1,916 miles [3,083.5 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Sycamore that is located in Williamson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Colusa County community of Sycamore.
      • Contra Costa 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 California community of Sycamore [Contra Costa County].
    • Delaware
      • Sussex County
      • This Sycamore is located in Sussex County and lies 660 miles [1,062.2 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Sycamore that is located in Williamson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sussex County community of Sycamore.
    • Florida
      • Gadsden County
      • This Sycamore is located in Gadsden County and lies 382 miles [614.8 km]<1> to the south southeast of the Sycamore that is located in Williamson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Gadsden County community of Sycamore.
    • Georgia
      • Irwin 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 Sycamore [Irwin County].
      • Turner County
      • This Sycamore is located in Turner County and lies 345 miles [555.2 km]<1> to the southeast of the Sycamore that is located in Williamson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Turner County community of Sycamore.
    • Illinois
      • DeKalb County
      • This Sycamore is located in DeKalb County and lies 436 miles [701.7 km]<1> to the north of the Sycamore that is located in Williamson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the DeKalb County community of Sycamore.
    • Indiana
      • Howard County
      • This Sycamore is located in Howard County and lies 328 miles [527.9 km]<1> to the north of the Sycamore that is located in Williamson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Howard County community of Sycamore.
    • Kansas
      • Chautauqua 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 Kansas community of Sycamore [Chautauqua County].
      • Montgomery County
      • This Sycamore is located in Montgomery County and lies 494 miles [795 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Sycamore that is located in Williamson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of Sycamore.
    • Kentucky
      • Clark 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 Kentucky community of Sycamore [Clark County].
      • Jefferson County
      • This Sycamore is located in Jefferson County and lies 185 miles [297.7 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Sycamore that is located in Williamson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of Sycamore.
      • Pike County
      • This Sycamore is located in Pike County and lies 276 miles [444.2 km] to the east northeast of the Sycamore that is located in Williamson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pike County community of Sycamore.
    • Louisiana
      • Concordia Parish
      • This Sycamore is located in Concordia Parish and lies 389 miles [626 km]<1> to the southwest of the Sycamore that is located in Williamson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Concordia Parish community of Sycamore.
    • Mississippi
      • Chickasaw 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 Mississippi community of Sycamore [Chickasaw County].
    • Missouri
      • Ozark County
      • This Sycamore is located in Ozark County and lies 300 miles [482.8 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Sycamore that is located in Williamson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Ozark County community of Sycamore.
    • North Carolina
      • Henderson County
      • This Sycamore is located in Henderson County and lies 254 miles [408.8 km]<1> to the east of the Sycamore that is located in Williamson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Henderson County community of Sycamore.
    • Ohio
      • Crawford County
      • This community is historic<2> and although located in Crawford County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Crawford County community of Sycamore.
      • Hamilton County
      • This Sycamore is located in Hamilton County and lies 280 miles [450.6 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Sycamore that is located in Williamson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hamilton County community of Sycamore.
      • Putnam County
      • This community is historic and although located in Putnam County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Putnam County community of Sycamore.
      • Wyandot County
      • This Sycamore is located in Wyandot County and lies 410 miles [659.8 km] to the north northeast of the Sycamore that is located in Williamson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wyandot County community of Sycamore.
    • Oklahoma
      • Delaware County
      • This Sycamore is located in Delaware County and lies 432 miles [695.2 km]<1> to the west of the Sycamore that is located in Williamson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Delaware County community of Sycamore.
      • Sequoyah 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 Oklahoma community of Sycamore [Sequoyah County].
    • Oregon
      • Multnomah County
      • This Sycamore is located in Multnomah County and lies 1,957 miles [3,149.5 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Sycamore that is located in Williamson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Multnomah County community of Sycamore.
    • Pennsylvania
      • Greene County
      • This Sycamore is located in Greene County and lies 464 miles [746.7 km]<1> to the northeast of the Sycamore that is located in Williamson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Greene County community of Sycamore.
    • South Carolina
      • Allendale County
      • This Sycamore is located in Allendale County and lies 380 miles [611.6 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Sycamore that is located in Williamson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Allendale County community of Sycamore.
    • Texas
      • Guadalupe County
      • This community is historic<2> and although located in Guadalupe County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Guadalupe County community of Sycamore.
      • Newton 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 Texas community of Sycamore [Newton County].
      • Wise County
      • This Sycamore is located in Wise County and lies 620 miles [997.8 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Sycamore that is located in Williamson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wise County community of Sycamore.
    • Utah
      • Davis County
      • This Sycamore is located in Davis County and lies 1,387 miles [2,232.2 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Sycamore that is located in Williamson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Davis County community of Sycamore.
    • Virginia
      • Pittsylvania County
      • This Sycamore is located in Pittsylvania County and lies 432 miles [695.2 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Sycamore that is located in Williamson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pittsylvania County community of Sycamore.
    • West Virginia
      • Calhoun County
      • This Sycamore is located in Calhoun County and lies 385 miles [619.6 km]<1> to the northeast of the Sycamore that is located in Williamson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Calhoun County community of Sycamore.
      • Harrison 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 West Virginia community of Sycamore [Harrison County].
      • Logan County
      • This Sycamore is located in Logan County and lies 305 miles [490.8 km] to the east northeast of the Sycamore that is located in Williamson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Logan County community of Sycamore.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Sycamore ...

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.

  • Boston
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Boston have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Boston
    • Boston is located in Williamson County
  • Flint Valley ‑ Historic
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Flint Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flint Valley
    • Flint Valley is located in Maury County
  • Fly
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fly
    • Fly is located in Maury County
  • Hill Town
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hill Town have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hill Town
    • Hill Town is located in Maury County
  • Loco ‑ Historic
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Loco have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Loco
    • Loco is located in Maury County
  • Mayberry ‑ Historic
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mayberry have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mayberry
    • Mayberry is located in Williamson County
  • New Flys Village
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Flys Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Flys Village
    • New Flys Village is located in Maury County
  • Redwing Farms
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Redwing Farms have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Redwing Farms
    • Redwing Farms is located in Williamson County
  • Rolling Meadows
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rolling Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rolling Meadows
    • Rolling Meadows is located in Williamson County
  • Settlers Point
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Settlers Point have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Settlers Point
    • Settlers Point is located in Williamson County
  • Springview
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Springview have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Springview
    • Springview is located in Williamson County
  • Sulphur Springs ‑ Historic
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sulphur Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sulphur Springs
    • Sulphur Springs is located in Maury County
  • Traceview
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Traceview have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Traceview
    • Traceview is located in Williamson County

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

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

  • Franklin, which is the Seat of Williamson County, lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<1> to the northeast. If you could walk a straight line from Sycamore to Franklin, 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.
  • Nashville, which is the State Capital of Tennessee, lies 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north northeast (NNE). The buggy would take just over a day and walking would take just about two full days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 586 miles [943.1 km] to the east northeast (ENE). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take just over a day, a buggy would take 23 days and walking would take 34 days.
  • The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,449 miles [10,378.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,168 miles [11,535.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,043 miles [8,115.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>

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

The official website for State of Tennessee: https://www.tn.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>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- Sycamore) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Sycamore. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 35.8170, Longitude: -86.9975       In this case, the coordinates for Sycamore 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 Sycamore, 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 Rock Creek to see Pete ... Rock 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 Sycamore 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 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 Sycamore 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 313.916 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 309.883 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 309.864 degrees.









 

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