Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Smyrna, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Smyrna and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Smyrna
- 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 Smyrna:
- 39.292594, -75.607499
- 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 Smyrna
- 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 Kent County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Kent County
- Since Smyrna is near New Castle County and also Kent County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for New Castle County
- eBird sighting report for Kent 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 Smyrna ...
We found 37 communities that share the name Smyrna.
Within Delaware, the name Smyrna is unique.
Beyond Delaware, we know of another 37 communities that are located throughout in the United States.
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Houston County
- This Smyrna is located in Houston County and lies 779 miles [1,253.7 km]<1> to the southwest of the Smyrna that is located in Kent County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Houston County community of Smyrna.
- Randolph County
- This Smyrna is located in Randolph County and lies 678 miles [1,091.1 km] to the west southwest of the Smyrna that is located in Kent County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Randolph County community of Smyrna.
- Arkansas
- Clark County
- This Smyrna is located in Clark County and lies 1,044 miles [1,680.2 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Smyrna that is located in Kent County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clark County community of Smyrna.
- Howard 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 Arkansas community of Smyrna [Howard County].
- Pope County
- This Smyrna is located in Pope County and lies 979 miles [1,575.5 km] to the west of the Smyrna that is located in Kent County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pope County community of Smyrna.
- White County
- This Smyrna is located in White County and lies 933 miles [1,501.5 km] to the west southwest of the Smyrna that is located in Kent County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the White County community of Smyrna.
- California
- Florida
- Georgia
- Cobb County
- This Smyrna is located in Cobb County and lies 618 miles [994.6 km]<1> to the southwest of the Smyrna that is located in Kent County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cobb County community of Smyrna.
- Morgan County
- This Smyrna is located in Morgan County and lies 584 miles [939.9 km] to the southwest of the Smyrna that is located in Kent County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Morgan County community of Smyrna.
- Indiana
- Decatur County
- This Smyrna is located in Decatur County and lies 521 miles [838.5 km]<1> to the west of the Smyrna that is located in Kent County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Decatur County community of Smyrna.
- Jefferson County
- This Smyrna is located in Jefferson County and lies 530 miles [853 km] to the west of the Smyrna that is located in Kent County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of Smyrna.
- Iowa
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Michigan
- Mississippi
- Attala County
- This Smyrna is located in Attala County and lies 886 miles [1,425.9 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Smyrna that is located in Kent County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Attala County community of Smyrna.
- Copiah County
- This Smyrna is located in Copiah County and lies 979 miles [1,575.5 km] to the west southwest of the Smyrna that is located in Kent County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Copiah County community of Smyrna.
- Nebraska
- New York
- North Carolina
- Ohio
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- Newberry County
- This Smyrna is located in Newberry County and lies 483 miles [777.3 km]<1> to the southwest of the Smyrna that is located in Kent County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Newberry County community of Smyrna.
- York County
- This Smyrna is located in York County and lies 433 miles [696.8 km] to the southwest of the Smyrna that is located in Kent County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the York County community of Smyrna.
- Tennessee
- Carroll County
- This Smyrna is located in Carroll County and lies 732 miles [1,178 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Smyrna that is located in Kent County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Carroll County community of Smyrna.
- Marshall County
- This Smyrna is located in Marshall County and lies 659 miles [1,060.6 km] to the west southwest of the Smyrna that is located in Kent County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Marshall County community of Smyrna.
- Pickett County
- This Smyrna is located in Pickett County and lies 553 miles [890 km] to the west southwest of the Smyrna that is located in Kent County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pickett County community of Smyrna.
- Rutherford County
- This Smyrna is located in Rutherford County and lies 638 miles [1,026.8 km] to the west southwest of the Smyrna that is located in Kent County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rutherford County community of Smyrna.
- Warren County
- This Smyrna is located in Warren County and lies 608 miles [978.5 km] to the west southwest of the Smyrna that is located in Kent County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Warren County community of Smyrna.
- Texas
- Cass County
- This Smyrna is located in Cass County and lies 1,112 miles [1,789.6 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Smyrna that is located in Kent County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cass County community of Smyrna.
- Harrison County
- This Smyrna is located in Harrison County and lies 1,152 miles [1,854 km] to the west southwest of the Smyrna that is located in Kent County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harrison County community of Smyrna.
- Montague County
- This Smyrna is located in Montague County and lies 1,289 miles [2,074.4 km] to the west of the Smyrna that is located in Kent County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montague County community of Smyrna.
- Rains County
- This Smyrna is located in Rains County and lies 1,209 miles [1,945.7 km] to the west southwest of the Smyrna that is located in Kent County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rains County community of Smyrna.
- Virginia
- Washington
- Alabama
Curious and Interesting Names Near Smyrna ...
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.
- Big Oak Corners
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Big Oak Corners have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Big Oak Corners
- Big Oak Corners is located in Kent County
- Bombay Woods
(Less than 2 miles to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bombay Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bombay Woods
- Bombay Woods is located in Kent County
- Brick Store
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brick Store have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brick Store
- Brick Store is located in New Castle County
- Duck Creek Landing
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Duck Creek Landing have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Duck Creek Landing
- Duck Creek Landing is located in Kent County
- Gardenside
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gardenside have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gardenside
- Gardenside is located in Kent County
- Green Spring
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Spring have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Spring
- Green Spring is located in New Castle County
- Green Spring Farm
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Spring Farm have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Spring Farm
- Green Spring Farm is located in New Castle County
- Hickory Ridge
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hickory Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Ridge
- Hickory Ridge is located in Kent County
- Lakeshore Village
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lakeshore Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lakeshore Village
- Lakeshore Village is located in Kent County
- Lawndale
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast) - Long Point Landing
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Long Point Landing have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Long Point Landing
- Long Point Landing is located in Kent County
- Mallards Run
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mallards Run have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mallards Run
- Mallards Run is located in Kent County
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- Plantation Crossing
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Plantation Crossing have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Plantation Crossing
- Plantation Crossing is located in Kent County
- Ravenwood
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east) - Ryans Run
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast) - Sunnyside Village
(Less than 2 miles to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunnyside Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunnyside Village
- Sunnyside Village is located in Kent County
- Wind Song Farms
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wind Song Farms have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wind Song Farms
- Wind Song Farms is located in Kent County
- Windy Way
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
- Plantation Crossing
How Far From Smyrna 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 town such as Smyrna to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Smyrna and extending to:
- Dover, which is the Seat of Kent County, lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<1> to the south southeast. If you could walk a straight line from Smyrna to Dover, 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.
- Dover, which is the State Capital of Delaware, lies 10 miles [16.1 km] to the south southeast (SSE). The buggy would take a little over three hours and walking would take four to five hours.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 81 miles [130.4 km] to the west southwest (WSW). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take less than two hours, a buggy would take most of three days and walking would take 5 days.
- The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,820 miles [9,366.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,523 miles [10,497.8 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<8>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,401 miles [7,082.7 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<9>
Off-the-Road Links ...
The official website for Smyrna: www.smyrnadelaware.com/
The official website for Kent County: www.co.kent.de.us/
The official website for State of Delaware: https://delaware.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a '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- Smyrna) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Smyrna. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.2926, Longitude: -75.6075 In this case, the coordinates for Smyrna 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 Smyrna, 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 Smyrna 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 Smyrna 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 307.021 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 302.513 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 303.957 degrees. |