Blue Ridge
Blue Ridge is a historic site in Texas, at a modelled elevation of 187 m. Snow Hill stands 208 m to the northeast, 19 miles off. The nearest named place is Blue Ridge Methodist Church, a historic site 0.3 miles away. Texas Lakes Trail passes 20 miles off. 2 named summits stand within 25 miles.
The story
city in Collin County, Texas, United States
Wikidata Q969451, matched on coordinates and name (152 m apart).
What the record says
- Built
- 2015
- Material
- aluminium
What to expect
- Operated by
- Texas Historical Commission
How to reach it
- 20.5 mi off the Texas Lakes Trail
Named places within 25 miles
- Blue Ridge Methodist Church: 0.3 mi
- George Washington Smith: 0.6 mi
- Grounds Cemetery: 2.2 mi
- Snow Hill Community: 3.7 mi
- Verona Methodist Church: 3.7 mi
- BRASA Park: 0.3 mi
- The Farmstead RV Park: 7.0 mi
- The Farmstead RV Park: 7.1 mi
- Blue Ridge Park: 8.5 mi
- Caddo Park: 8.6 mi
- Farmersville Heritage Museum: 9.7 mi
- Van Alstyne Historical Museum: 13.4 mi
- Collin County Central Museum at the Old Post Office: 14.1 mi
- Collin County History Museum: 14.1 mi
- Chestnut Square Historic Village: 14.2 mi
- Deer Statue: 20.7 mi
- Eagle Statue: 21.2 mi
- Longhorn Statue: 21.4 mi
- Duck and Ducklings: 21.8 mi
- Animal: 21.8 mi
- Top Fun Ranch: 5.2 mi
- Skydive Spaceland Dallas: 10.5 mi
- Show Barn: 16.3 mi
- Stall Barn: 16.3 mi
- The Attic: 20.9 mi
- Seeligston picnic area: 15.7 mi
- picnic tables: 15.8 mi
- Day Use Sites: 18.0 mi
- Graham Park Pavilion: 19.2 mi
- Parkside Food Truck Park: 20.8 mi
- Biggers: 10.9 mi
- Mantua: 11.8 mi
- Parris: 12.2 mi
- Randolph: 15.5 mi
- Nickelville: 20.7 mi
- Hays Hills: 8.7 mi
- Snow Hill: 18.5 mi
- Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary: 15.4 mi
- Russell Creek Preserve: 24.1 mi
- Crepe Myrtle Garden: 16.3 mi
- Artistry Community Garden: 22.0 mi
- Muddy Creek: 20.2 mi
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 25 miles of Blue Ridge. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snow Hill | NE 45° | 208 m | 18.5 mi |
| Hays Hills | S 176° | 180 m | 8.7 mi |
When to go
Light through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:30 | 19:05 | 19:38 |
| June solstice | 06:17 | 20:02 | 20:39 |
| September equinox | 07:14 | 18:51 | 19:24 |
| December solstice | 07:26 | 16:45 | 17:23 |
Local time (America/Chicago).
Climate normals
Months averaging 50–80 °F: Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °F | 45 | 48 | 57 | 64 | 73 | 80 | 83 | 83 | 76 | 66 | 55 | 47 |
1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — Mckinney Muni AP, 14 mi away.
Where this comes from
Location and category confirmed against OpenStreetMap.
OpenStreetMapOfficial siteOpenStreetMap element node/12402961258
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