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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 Browns Corner, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Browns Corner 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 Browns Corner:
    • 39.091224, -75.518812
    • 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 Browns Corner
  • 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 Browns Corner ...

We found seventeen communities that share the name Browns Corner.

Within Delaware, the name Browns Corner is unique.

Beyond Delaware, we know of another seventeen communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these seventeen communities, sixteen are located in the United States and one is in Canada.

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • Madison County
      • This Browns Corner is located in Madison County and lies 680 miles [1,094.4 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Browns Corner that is located in Kent County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Madison County community of Browns Corner.
    • California
      • Yolo County
      • This Browns Corner is located in Yolo County and lies 2,460 miles [3,959 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Browns Corner that is located in Kent County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Yolo County community of Browns Corner.
    • Colorado
      • Larimer County
      • This Browns Corner is located in Larimer County and lies 1,563 miles [2,515.4 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Browns Corner that is located in Kent County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Larimer County community of Browns Corner.
    • Connecticut
      • Litchfield County
      • This Browns Corner is located in Litchfield County and lies 231 miles [371.8 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Browns Corner that is located in Kent County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Litchfield County community of Browns Corner.
    • Indiana
      • Huntington County
      • This Browns Corner is located in Huntington County and lies 536 miles [862.6 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Browns Corner that is located in Kent County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Huntington County community of Browns Corner.
    • Maine
      • Kennebec County
      • This Browns Corner is located in Kennebec County and lies 457 miles [735.5 km]<1> to the northeast of the Browns Corner that is located in Kent County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kennebec County community of Browns Corner.
      • Somerset County
      • This Browns Corner is located in Somerset County and lies 499 miles [803.1 km] to the northeast of the Browns Corner that is located in Kent County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Somerset County community of Browns Corner.
      • Waldo 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 Maine community of Browns Corner [Waldo County].
    • Maryland
      • Montgomery County
      • This Browns Corner is located in Montgomery County and lies 79 miles [127.1 km]<1> to the west of the Browns Corner that is located in Kent County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of Browns Corner.
      • Queen Anne's County
      • This Browns Corner is located in Queen Anne's County and lies 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of the Browns Corner that is located in Kent County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Queen Anne's County community of Browns Corner.
    • Massachusetts
      • Middlesex County
      • This Browns Corner is located in Middlesex County and lies 307 miles [494.1 km]<1> to the northeast of the Browns Corner that is located in Kent County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Middlesex County community of Browns Corner.
    • New Brunswick
      • This Browns Corner lies 651 miles [1,047.7 km]<1> to the northeast of the Browns Corner that is located in Kent County.
    • New Hampshire
      • Hillsborough County
      • This Browns Corner is located in Hillsborough County and lies 336 miles [540.7 km]<1> to the northeast of the Browns Corner that is located in Kent County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hillsborough County community of Browns Corner.
    • Virginia
      • Loudoun County
      • This Browns Corner is located in Loudoun County and lies 118 miles [189.9 km]<1> to the west of the Browns Corner that is located in Kent County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Loudoun County community of Browns Corner.
      • New Kent County
      • This Browns Corner is located in New Kent County and lies 137 miles [220.5 km] to the southwest of the Browns Corner that is located in Kent County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the New Kent County community of Browns Corner.
      • Northumberland County
      • This Browns Corner is located in Northumberland County and lies 100 miles [160.9 km] to the south southwest of the Browns Corner that is located in Kent County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Northumberland County community of Browns Corner.
    • West Virginia
      • Jefferson County
      • This Browns Corner is located in Jefferson County and lies 128 miles [206 km]<1> to the west of the Browns Corner that is located in Kent County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of Browns Corner.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Browns Corner ...

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.

  • Candlewicke
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Candlewicke have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Candlewicke
    • Candlewicke is located in Kent County
  • Cypress Gardens
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cypress Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cypress Gardens
    • Cypress Gardens is located in Kent County
  • Derby Shores
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Derby Shores have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Derby Shores
    • Derby Shores is located in Kent County
  • Derbywood
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Derbywood have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Derbywood
    • Derbywood is located in Kent County
  • Eagle Heights
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eagle Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eagle Heights
    • Eagle Heights is located in Kent County
  • Eagles Nest
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eagles Nest have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eagles Nest
    • Eagles Nest is located in Kent County
  • Forest Landing
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest Landing have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Landing
    • Forest Landing is located in Kent County
  • Greenview
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greenview have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenview
    • Greenview is located in Kent County
  • Hideaway Acres
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hideaway Acres have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hideaway Acres
    • Hideaway Acres is located in Kent County
  • Hunters Ridge
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hunters Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunters Ridge
    • Hunters Ridge is located in Kent County
  • Locustville
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Locustville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Locustville
    • Locustville is located in Kent County
  • London Village
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for London Village have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for London Village
    • London Village is located in Kent County
  • Continue List   (14 more) ...
    • Magnolia
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Magnolia have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Magnolia
      • Magnolia is located in Kent County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 293 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Magnolia <4>
    • Meadow Glen
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadow Glen have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadow Glen
      • Meadow Glen is located in Kent County
    • Paris Villa
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Paris Villa have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paris Villa
      • Paris Villa is located in Kent County
    • Pleasant Hill
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pleasant Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant Hill
      • Pleasant Hill is located in Kent County
    • Rising Sun
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Rising Sun. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rising Sun
      • Rising Sun is located in Kent County
    • Royal Grant
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Royal Grant have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Royal Grant
      • Royal Grant is located in Kent County
    • Shady Lane
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shady Lane have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shady Lane
      • Shady Lane is located in Kent County
    • Star Hill
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Star Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Star Hill
      • Star Hill is located in Kent County
    • Star Hill Village
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Star Hill Village have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Star Hill Village
      • Star Hill Village is located in Kent County
    • Turnkey
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Turnkey have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Turnkey
      • Turnkey is located in Kent County
    • White House Landing
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for White House Landing have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for White House Landing
      • White House Landing is located in Kent County
    • Woodside
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Wyoming
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Wyoming Mills
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wyoming Mills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wyoming Mills
      • Wyoming Mills is located in Kent County

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

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

  • Dover, which is the Seat of Kent County, lies just to the North.
  • Dover, which is the State Capital of Delaware, lies just to the north (N).
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 82 miles [132 km]<1> to the west (W). If you could drive a straight line from Browns Corner to White House, with an average speed<6>of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, it would take less than two hours to make the trip. A comfortable walk of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour would take 5 days. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take most of three days.
  • The shortest distance<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,825 miles [9,374.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,527 miles [10,504.2 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<9>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,405 miles [7,089.2 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<10>

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

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 '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- Browns Corner) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Browns Corner. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.0912, Longitude: -75.5188       In this case, the coordinates for Browns Corner 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 Browns Corner 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're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<5>An 'estimated' location is one where we have been given GPS coordinates, but are unable to verify the accuracy of those coordinates. That said, we have some confidence that we have placed the marker near the actual location. A typical reason for being unable to verify a location is that it might be on private property or maybe historic and gone without an obvious trace.
<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 Browns Corner 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 306.985 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 302.441 degrees.
<10>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 304.002 degrees.




 

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