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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 Bridgewater, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Bridgewater 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 Bridgewater:
    • 41.535127, -73.366381
    • 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 Bridgewater
  • 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 Bridgewater ...

We found 25 communities that share the name Bridgewater.

Within Connecticut, the name Bridgewater is unique.

Beyond Connecticut, we know of another 25 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 25 communities, 23 are located in the United States and three are in Canada.

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Georgia
      • Gwinnett County
      • This Bridgewater is located in Gwinnett County and lies 784 miles [1,261.7 km]<1> to the southwest of the Bridgewater that is located in Litchfield County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Gwinnett County community of Bridgewater.
    • Illinois
      • Greene 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 Illinois community of Bridgewater [Greene County].
    • Indiana
      • Hamilton County
      • This Bridgewater is located in Hamilton County and lies 666 miles [1,071.8 km]<1> to the west of the Bridgewater that is located in Litchfield County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hamilton County community of Bridgewater.
    • Iowa
      • Adair County
      • This Bridgewater is located in Adair County and lies 1,100 miles [1,770.3 km]<1> to the west of the Bridgewater that is located in Litchfield County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Adair County community of Bridgewater.
    • Maine
      • Aroostook County
      • This Bridgewater is located in Aroostook County and lies 435 miles [700.1 km]<1> to the northeast of the Bridgewater that is located in Litchfield County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Aroostook County community of Bridgewater.
    • Massachusetts
      • Plymouth County
      • This Bridgewater is located in Plymouth County and lies 127 miles [204.4 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Bridgewater that is located in Litchfield County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Plymouth County community of Bridgewater.
    • Michigan
      • Washtenaw County
      • This Bridgewater is located in Washtenaw County and lies 543 miles [873.9 km]<1> to the west of the Bridgewater that is located in Litchfield County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washtenaw County community of Bridgewater.
    • Minnesota
      • Rice 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 Minnesota community of Bridgewater [Rice County].
    • Missouri
      • Nodaway County
      • Although located in Nodaway County, we don't know the location within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Nodaway County community of Bridgewater.
    • New Hampshire
      • Grafton County
      • This Bridgewater is located in Grafton County and lies 167 miles [268.8 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Bridgewater that is located in Litchfield County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Grafton County community of Bridgewater.
    • New Jersey
      • Somerset 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 New Jersey community of Bridgewater [Somerset County].
    • New York
      • Oneida County
      • This Bridgewater is located in Oneida County and lies 133 miles [214 km]<1> to the northwest of the Bridgewater that is located in Litchfield County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Oneida County community of Bridgewater.
    • North Carolina
      • Burke County
      • This Bridgewater is located in Burke County and lies 609 miles [980.1 km]<1> to the southwest of the Bridgewater that is located in Litchfield County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Burke County community of Bridgewater.
    • Nova Scotia
      • This Bridgewater lies 487 miles [783.8 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Bridgewater that is located in Litchfield County.
    • Ohio
      • Columbiana County
      • This Bridgewater is located in Columbiana County and lies 399 miles [642.1 km]<1> to the west of the Bridgewater that is located in Litchfield County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Columbiana County community of Bridgewater.
      • Guernsey County
      • This community is historic<3> and although located in Guernsey County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Guernsey County community of Bridgewater.
      • Williams 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 Bridgewater [Williams County].
    • Ontario
      • 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 Ontario community of Bridgewater.
    • Pennsylvania
      • Beaver County
      • This Bridgewater is located in Beaver County and lies 365 miles [587.4 km]<1> to the west of the Bridgewater that is located in Litchfield County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Beaver County community of Bridgewater.
      • Bucks County
      • This Bridgewater is located in Bucks County and lies 128 miles [206 km] to the southwest of the Bridgewater that is located in Litchfield County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bucks County community of Bridgewater.
      • Delaware County
      • This Bridgewater is located in Delaware County and lies 156 miles [251.1 km] to the southwest of the Bridgewater that is located in Litchfield County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Delaware County community of Bridgewater.
    • South Carolina
      • Anderson County
      • This Bridgewater is located in Anderson County and lies 704 miles [1,133 km]<1> to the southwest of the Bridgewater that is located in Litchfield County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Anderson County community of Bridgewater.
    • South Dakota
      • McCook County
      • This Bridgewater is located in McCook County and lies 1,231 miles [1,981.1 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Bridgewater that is located in Litchfield County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the McCook County community of Bridgewater.
    • Vermont
      • Windsor County
      • This Bridgewater is located in Windsor County and lies 146 miles [235 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Bridgewater that is located in Litchfield County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Windsor County community of Bridgewater.
    • Virginia
      • Rockingham County
      • This Bridgewater is located in Rockingham County and lies 367 miles [590.6 km]<1> to the southwest of the Bridgewater that is located in Litchfield County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rockingham County community of Bridgewater.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Bridgewater ...

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.

  • Acropolis ‑ Historic
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Acropolis have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Acropolis
    • Acropolis is located in Litchfield County
  • Aqua Vista
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Aqua Vista have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Aqua Vista
    • Aqua Vista is located in Fairfield County
  • Birch Groves
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Birch Groves have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Birch Groves
    • Birch Groves is located in Litchfield County
  • Cedar Land
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedar Land have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Land
    • Cedar Land is located in New Haven County
  • Chimney Point
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chimney Point
    • Chimney Point is located in Litchfield County
  • Heritage Village
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heritage Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heritage Village
    • Heritage Village is located in New Haven County
  • Hickory Haven
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hickory Haven have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Haven
    • Hickory Haven is located in Litchfield County
  • Horse Heaven
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Horse Heaven have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Horse Heaven
    • Horse Heaven is located in Litchfield County
  • Joyceland ‑ Historic
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Joyceland have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Joyceland
    • Joyceland is located in Fairfield County
  • Lanesville
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lanesville
    • Lanesville is located in Litchfield County
  • Lower Merryall
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lower Merryall have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lower Merryall
    • Lower Merryall is located in Litchfield County
  • Marble Dale
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marble Dale have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marble Dale
    • Marble Dale is located in Litchfield County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Marble Dale <5>
  • Continue List   (6 more) ...
    • Obtuse Hill
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Obtuse Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Obtuse Hill
      • Obtuse Hill is located in Fairfield County
    • Rocky Glen
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rocky Glen have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rocky Glen
      • Rocky Glen is located in Fairfield County
    • Russian Village
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Russian Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Russian Village
      • Russian Village is located in Litchfield County
    • Shady Rest
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shady Rest have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shady Rest
      • Shady Rest is located in Fairfield County
    • Snug Harbor
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Snug Harbor have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Snug Harbor
      • Snug Harbor is located in Fairfield County
    • Wildmans Landing
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wildmans Landing have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wildmans Landing
      • Wildmans Landing is located in Fairfield County

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

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

  • Hartford, which is the State Capital of Connecticut, lies 38 miles [61.2 km]<1> to the east northeast (ENE). If you could walk a straight line from Bridgewater to Hartford, with an average speed<6> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take over two days to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take just about two full days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 265 miles [426.5 km] to the southwest (SW). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take four to five hours, a buggy would take 11 days and walking would take 15 days.
  • The shortest distance<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,633 miles [9,065.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,342 miles [10,206.5 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<9>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,218 miles [6,788.2 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<10>

The official website for Bridgewater: www.bridgewaterct.com/

The official website for State of Connecticut: https://portal.ct.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 from Point A (ie- Bridgewater) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Bridgewater. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 41.5351, Longitude: -73.3664    
<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 Bird Creek to see Pete ... Bird 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 Bridgewater 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 Bridgewater, 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're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<6>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.
<7>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 Bridgewater to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 305.468 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 301.116 degrees.
<10>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 302.006 degrees.




 

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