Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Avondale, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Avondale and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Avondale
- 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 Avondale:
- 39.559268, -77.030815
- 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 Avondale
- 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 Carroll County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Carroll County
- Since Avondale is near Frederick County and also Baltimore County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Frederick County
- eBird sighting report for Baltimore 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 Avondale ...
We found 60 communities that share the name Avondale.
There is one other community in Maryland which is also named Avondale.
Beyond Maryland, we know of another 59 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 59 communities, 55 are located in the United States and six are in Canada.
- Communities Located In Maryland ...
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Arizona
- Colorado
- Florida
- Duval County
- This Avondale is located in Duval County and lies 691 miles [1,112.1 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Avondale that is located in Carroll County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Duval County community of Avondale.
- Escambia County
- This Avondale is located in Escambia County and lies 855 miles [1,376 km] to the southwest of the Avondale that is located in Carroll County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Escambia County community of Avondale.
- Hillsborough County
- This Avondale is located in Hillsborough County and lies 857 miles [1,379.2 km] to the south southwest of the Avondale that is located in Carroll County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hillsborough County community of Avondale.
- Georgia
- Bibb County
- This Avondale is located in Bibb County and lies 600 miles [965.6 km]<1> to the southwest of the Avondale that is located in Carroll County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bibb County community of Avondale.
- Chatham County
- This Avondale is located in Chatham County and lies 565 miles [909.3 km] to the south southwest of the Avondale that is located in Carroll County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chatham County community of Avondale.
- Dougherty County
- This Avondale is located in Dougherty County and lies 682 miles [1,097.6 km] to the southwest of the Avondale that is located in Carroll County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dougherty County community of Avondale.
- McDuffie County
- This Avondale is located in McDuffie County and lies 519 miles [835.2 km] to the southwest of the Avondale that is located in Carroll County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the McDuffie County community of Avondale.
- Muscogee County
- This Avondale is located in Muscogee County and lies 660 miles [1,062.2 km] to the southwest of the Avondale that is located in Carroll County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Muscogee County community of Avondale.
- Richmond County
- This Avondale is located in Richmond County and lies 502 miles [807.9 km] to the southwest of the Avondale that is located in Carroll County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Richmond County community of Avondale.
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Jefferson 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 Kentucky community of Avondale [Jefferson County].
- McCracken County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Kentucky community of Avondale [McCracken County].
- Louisiana
- Jefferson Parish
- This Avondale is located in Jefferson Parish and lies 999 miles [1,607.7 km]<1> to the southwest of the Avondale that is located in Carroll County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson Parish community of Avondale.
- Tensas Parish
- This Avondale is located in Tensas Parish and lies 954 miles [1,535.3 km] to the west southwest of the Avondale that is located in Carroll County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tensas Parish community of Avondale.
- Michigan
- Muskegon 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 Michigan community of Avondale [Muskegon County].
- Osceola County
- This Avondale is located in Osceola County and lies 521 miles [838.5 km]<1> to the northwest of the Avondale that is located in Carroll County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Osceola County community of Avondale.
- Mississippi
- Bolivar 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 Mississippi community of Avondale [Bolivar County].
- Oktibbeha County
- This Avondale is located in Oktibbeha County and lies 775 miles [1,247.2 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Avondale that is located in Carroll County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Oktibbeha County community of Avondale.
- Missouri
- Montana
- New Brunswick
- This Avondale lies 664 miles [1,068.6 km]<1> to the northeast of the Avondale that is located in Carroll County.
- New Jersey
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- This Avondale lies 1,304 miles [2,098.6 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Avondale that is located in Carroll County.
- North Carolina
- Nova Scotia
- We haven't found the location of this community yet.
- Ohio
- Belmont County
- This Avondale is located in Belmont County and lies 199 miles [320.3 km]<1> to the west of the Avondale that is located in Carroll County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Belmont County community of Avondale.
- Coshocton 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 Ohio community of Avondale [Coshocton County].
- Hamilton County
- This Avondale is located in Hamilton County and lies 399 miles [642.1 km] to the west of the Avondale that is located in Carroll County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hamilton County community of Avondale.
- Licking County
- This community is historic<3> and although located in Licking County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Licking County community of Avondale.
- Logan County
- This Avondale is located in Logan County and lies 367 miles [590.6 km] to the west northwest of the Avondale that is located in Carroll County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Logan County community of Avondale.
- Montgomery County
- This Avondale is located in Montgomery County and lies 378 miles [608.3 km] to the west of the Avondale that is located in Carroll County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of Avondale.
- Muskingum County
- This Avondale is located in Muskingum County and lies 267 miles [429.7 km] to the west of the Avondale that is located in Carroll County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Muskingum County community of Avondale.
- Stark County
- This Avondale is located in Stark County and lies 247 miles [397.5 km] to the west northwest of the Avondale that is located in Carroll County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Stark County community of Avondale.
- Ontario
- This Avondale lies 408 miles [656.6 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Avondale that is located in Carroll County.
- Pennsylvania
- Chester County
- This Avondale is located in Chester County and lies 68 miles [109.4 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Avondale that is located in Carroll County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chester County community of Avondale.
- York County
- This Avondale is located in York County and lies 31 miles [49.9 km] to the north northeast of the Avondale that is located in Carroll County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the York County community of Avondale.
- Prince Edward Island
- This Avondale lies 851 miles [1,369.6 km]<1> to the northeast of the Avondale that is located in Carroll County.
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- Charleston County
- This Avondale is located in Charleston County and lies 495 miles [796.6 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Avondale that is located in Carroll County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Charleston County community of Avondale.
- Greenwood County
- This Avondale is located in Greenwood County and lies 464 miles [746.7 km] to the southwest of the Avondale that is located in Carroll County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Greenwood County community of Avondale.
- Oconee County
- This Avondale is located in Oconee County and lies 469 miles [754.8 km] to the southwest of the Avondale that is located in Carroll County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Oconee County community of Avondale.
- Sumter County
- This Avondale is located in Sumter County and lies 432 miles [695.2 km] to the south southwest of the Avondale that is located in Carroll County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sumter County community of Avondale.
- Tennessee
- Davidson County
- This Avondale is located in Davidson County and lies 579 miles [931.8 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Avondale that is located in Carroll County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Davidson County community of Avondale.
- Gibson County
- This Avondale is located in Gibson County and lies 696 miles [1,120.1 km] to the west southwest of the Avondale that is located in Carroll County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Gibson County community of Avondale.
- Grainger County
- This Avondale is located in Grainger County and lies 416 miles [669.5 km] to the west southwest of the Avondale that is located in Carroll County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Grainger County community of Avondale.
- Hamilton County
- This Avondale is located in Hamilton County and lies 548 miles [881.9 km] to the west southwest of the Avondale that is located in Carroll County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hamilton County community of Avondale.
- Sumner County
- This Avondale is located in Sumner County and lies 563 miles [906.1 km] to the west southwest of the Avondale that is located in Carroll County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sumner County community of Avondale.
- Texas
- Cameron County
- This Avondale is located in Cameron County and lies 1,505 miles [2,422.1 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Avondale that is located in Carroll County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cameron County community of Avondale.
- Tarrant County
- This Avondale is located in Tarrant County and lies 1,219 miles [1,961.8 km] to the west southwest of the Avondale that is located in Carroll County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tarrant County community of Avondale.
- Utah
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Doddridge County
- This Avondale is located in Doddridge County and lies 198 miles [318.7 km]<1> to the west of the Avondale that is located in Carroll County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Doddridge County community of Avondale.
- McDowell County
- This Avondale is located in McDowell County and lies 296 miles [476.4 km] to the west southwest of the Avondale that is located in Carroll County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the McDowell County community of Avondale.
Curious and Interesting Names Near Avondale ...
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.
- Chapel Heights
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chapel Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chapel Heights
- Chapel Heights is located in Carroll County
- Daisy Ridge
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Daisy Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Daisy Ridge
- Daisy Ridge is located in Carroll County
- Eden Farms
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eden Farms have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eden Farms
- Eden Farms is located in Carroll County
- Fountain Valley
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fountain Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fountain Valley
- Fountain Valley is located in Carroll County
- Furnace Hills
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Furnace Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Furnace Hills
- Furnace Hills is located in Carroll County
- Jasontown
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west) - Maple Crest
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maple Crest have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maple Crest
- Maple Crest is located in Carroll County
- Maple View
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maple View have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maple View
- Maple View is located in Carroll County
- Michaels Ridge
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Michaels Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Michaels Ridge
- Michaels Ridge is located in Carroll County
- Mountain View
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mountain View have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mountain View
- Mountain View is located in Carroll County
- Rebecca Ridge
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rebecca Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rebecca Ridge
- Rebecca Ridge is located in Carroll County
- Rolling Ridge
(Less than 2 miles to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rolling Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rolling Ridge
- Rolling Ridge is located in Carroll County
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- Spring Mills
(Less than 2 miles to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spring Mills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spring Mills
- Spring Mills is located in Carroll County
- Sunset Vista
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunset Vista have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunset Vista
- Sunset Vista is located in Carroll County
- Walnut Ridge
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Walnut Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Walnut Ridge
- Walnut Ridge is located in Carroll County
- Whispering Meadows
(Less than 2 miles to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Whispering Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whispering Meadows
- Whispering Meadows is located in Carroll County
- Spring Mills
How Far From Avondale 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 Avondale to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Avondale and extending to:
- Westminster, which is the Seat of Carroll County, lies just to the Northeast.
- Annapolis, which is the State Capital of Maryland, lies 49 miles [78.9 km]<1> to the southeast (SE). If you could walk a straight line from Avondale to Annapolis, with an average speed<5> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take about three full days to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take most of two days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 45 miles [72.4 km] to the south (S). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take less than an hour, a buggy would take most of two days and walking would take about three full days.
- The shortest distance<6> 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).<7>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,577 miles [10,584.7 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<8>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,453 miles [7,166.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Avondale. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Carroll County: www.ccgov.carr.org/
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' (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- Avondale) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Avondale. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.5593, Longitude: -77.0308 In this case, the coordinates for Avondale 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 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 Avondale 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> | 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 Avondale, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy. |
| <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 Avondale 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 307.842 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 303.487 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 304.454 degrees. |