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As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).

When in Allenville, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Allenville 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 Allenville:
    • 39.060388, -76.522740
    • 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 Allenville
  • 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 Allenville ...

We found nine communities that share the name Allenville.

Within Maryland, the name Allenville is unique.

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

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • Hale County
      • This Allenville is located in Hale County and lies 770 miles [1,239.2 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Allenville that is located in Anne Arundel County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hale County community of Allenville.
      • Marengo 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 Allenville [Marengo County].
      • Mobile County
      • This Allenville is located in Mobile County and lies 871 miles [1,401.7 km] to the southwest of the Allenville that is located in Anne Arundel County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mobile County community of Allenville.
    • Arizona
      • Maricopa County
      • This Allenville is located in Maricopa County and lies 2,033 miles [3,271.8 km]<1> to the west of the Allenville that is located in Anne Arundel County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Maricopa County community of Allenville.
    • Georgia
      • Berrien County
      • This Allenville is located in Berrien County and lies 664 miles [1,068.6 km]<1> to the southwest of the Allenville that is located in Anne Arundel County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Berrien County community of Allenville.
    • Illinois
      • Moultrie County
      • This Allenville is located in Moultrie County and lies 642 miles [1,033.2 km]<1> to the west of the Allenville that is located in Anne Arundel County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Moultrie County community of Allenville.
    • Michigan
      • Mackinac County
      • This Allenville is located in Mackinac County and lies 637 miles [1,025.2 km]<1> to the northwest of the Allenville that is located in Anne Arundel County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mackinac County community of Allenville.
    • Missouri
      • Cape Girardeau County
      • This Allenville is located in Cape Girardeau County and lies 729 miles [1,173.2 km]<1> to the west of the Allenville that is located in Anne Arundel County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cape Girardeau County community of Allenville.
    • Wisconsin
      • Winnebago County
      • This Allenville is located in Winnebago County and lies 715 miles [1,150.7 km]<1> to the northwest of the Allenville that is located in Anne Arundel County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Winnebago County community of Allenville.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Allenville ...

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.

  • Birchwood
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Birchwood have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Birchwood
    • Birchwood is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Cherrywood
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cherrywood have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherrywood
    • Cherrywood is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Crystal Beach
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crystal Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crystal Beach
    • Crystal Beach is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Cypress Creek
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cypress Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cypress Creek
    • Cypress Creek is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Divinity Cove
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Divinity Cove have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Divinity Cove
    • Divinity Cove is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Fairoaks
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fairoaks have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairoaks
    • Fairoaks is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Fernbrook
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fernbrook have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fernbrook
    • Fernbrook is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Hidden Ridge
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hidden Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hidden Ridge
    • Hidden Ridge is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Jones
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jones
    • Jones is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Lark Hill
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lark Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lark Hill
    • Lark Hill is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Longmeadow
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Longmeadow have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Longmeadow
    • Longmeadow is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Longview
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Longview have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Longview
    • Longview is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Continue List   (9 more) ...
    • Maceys Corner
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maceys Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maceys Corner
      • Maceys Corner is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Oak Grove
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oak Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Grove
      • Oak Grove is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Oak Landing
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oak Landing have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Landing
      • Oak Landing is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Raintree
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Raintree have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Raintree
      • Raintree is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Round Bay
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Round Bay have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Round Bay
      • Round Bay is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Smugglers Cove
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Smugglers Cove have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Smugglers Cove
      • Smugglers Cove is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Terrace Gardens
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Terrace Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Terrace Gardens
      • Terrace Gardens is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Trinity Farms
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Trinity Farms have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Trinity Farms
      • Trinity Farms is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Twin Harbors
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Twin Harbors have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Twin Harbors
      • Twin Harbors is located in Anne Arundel County

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

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

  • Annapolis, which is the Seat of Anne Arundel County, lies just to the South Southeast.
  • Annapolis, which is the State Capital of Maryland, lies just to the south southeast (SSE).
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 29 miles [46.7 km]<1> to the west southwest (WSW). If you could walk a straight line from Allenville to White House, with an average speed<4> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take just about two full days to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take just over a day.
  • The shortest distance<5> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,869 miles [9,445.2 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,573 miles [10,578.2 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<7>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,450 miles [7,161.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>

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

The official website for Anne Arundel County: www.co.anne-arundel.md.us/

The official website for State of Maryland: www.maryland.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Allenville) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Allenville. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.0604, Longitude: -76.5227       In this case, the coordinates for Allenville 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 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 Allenville 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>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.
<4>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.
<5>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 Allenville to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East.
<6>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 307.576 degrees.
<7>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 303.107 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 304.435 degrees.









 

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