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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 Carpenter, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Carpenter 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 Carpenter:
    • 39.819023, -75.464234
    • 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.
    • Open the Heavens-Above website centered on Carpenter
  • 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 New Castle County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
    • Open the eBird sighting report for New Castle County
    • Since Carpenter is near Delaware County and also Gloucester County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
    • Open the eBird sighting report for Delaware County
    • Open the eBird sighting report for Gloucester 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:
    • Open the Waymark.com report for Carpenter

Communities Also Named Carpenter ...

We found 26 communities that are also named Carpenter.

Within Delaware, the name Carpenter is unique.

Beyond Delaware, we know of 26 communities that are located in the United States and Canada. Of these 26 communities, 24 are located in the United States and two are in Canada.

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • Baldwin County
      • This Carpenter is located in Baldwin County and lies 931 miles [1,498.3 km]<1> to the southwest of the Carpenter that is located in New Castle County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Baldwin County community of Carpenter.
      • Jackson 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 Carpenter [Jackson County].
      • Washington County
      • This Carpenter is located in Washington County and lies 914 miles [1,470.9 km] to the southwest of the Carpenter that is located in New Castle County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washington County community of Carpenter.
    • Arkansas
      • Drew County
      • This Carpenter is located in Drew County and lies 1,008 miles [1,622.2 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Carpenter that is located in New Castle County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Drew County community of Carpenter.
    • California
      • Alameda County
      • This Carpenter is located in Alameda County and lies 2,485 miles [3,999.2 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Carpenter that is located in New Castle County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Alameda County community of Carpenter.
    • Colorado
      • Mesa 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 Colorado community of Carpenter [Mesa County].
    • Illinois
      • Madison County
      • This Carpenter is located in Madison County and lies 772 miles [1,242.4 km]<1> to the west of the Carpenter that is located in New Castle County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Madison County community of Carpenter.
    • Iowa
      • Mitchell County
      • This Carpenter is located in Mitchell County and lies 937 miles [1,508 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Carpenter that is located in New Castle County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mitchell County community of Carpenter.
    • Kentucky
      • Whitley County
      • This Carpenter is located in Whitley County and lies 508 miles [817.5 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Carpenter that is located in New Castle County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Whitley County community of Carpenter.
    • Michigan
      • Emmet 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 Carpenter [Emmet County].
      • Lapeer 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 Michigan community of Carpenter [Lapeer County].
    • Mississippi
      • Copiah County
      • This Carpenter is located in Copiah County and lies 1,004 miles [1,615.8 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Carpenter that is located in New Castle County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Copiah County community of Carpenter.
    • Montana
      • Gallatin County
      • This Carpenter is located in Gallatin County and lies 1,853 miles [2,982.1 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Carpenter that is located in New Castle County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Gallatin County community of Carpenter.
    • Nebraska
      • Box Butte 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 Nebraska community of Carpenter [Box Butte County].
    • New Brunswick
      • This Carpenter lies 623 miles [1,002.6 km]<1> to the northeast of the Carpenter that is located in New Castle County.
    • New Mexico
      • Bernalillo County
      • This community is historic<3> and although located in Bernalillo County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bernalillo County community of Carpenter.
    • North Carolina
      • Wake County
      • This Carpenter is located in Wake County and lies 332 miles [534.3 km]<1> to the southwest of the Carpenter that is located in New Castle County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wake County community of Carpenter.
    • Ohio
      • Holmes County
      • This community is historic<3> and although located in Holmes County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Holmes County community of Carpenter.
      • Meigs County
      • This Carpenter is located in Meigs County and lies 362 miles [582.6 km]<1> to the west of the Carpenter that is located in New Castle County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Meigs County community of Carpenter.
    • Oklahoma
      • Custer County
      • This Carpenter is located in Custer County and lies 1,335 miles [2,148.5 km]<1> to the west of the Carpenter that is located in New Castle County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Custer County community of Carpenter.
    • Pennsylvania
      • Lycoming 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 Pennsylvania community of Carpenter [Lycoming County].
      • Philadelphia County
      • This Carpenter is located in Philadelphia County and lies 21 miles [33.8 km]<1> to the northeast of the Carpenter that is located in New Castle County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Philadelphia County community of Carpenter.
    • Saskatchewan
      • This Carpenter lies 1,682 miles [2,706.9 km]<1> to the northwest of the Carpenter that is located in New Castle County.
    • South Dakota
      • Clark County
      • This Carpenter is located in Clark County and lies 1,190 miles [1,915.1 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Carpenter that is located in New Castle County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clark County community of Carpenter.
    • Texas
      • Wilson County
      • This Carpenter is located in Wilson County and lies 1,472 miles [2,369 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Carpenter that is located in New Castle County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wilson County community of Carpenter.
    • Wyoming
      • Laramie County
      • This Carpenter is located in Laramie County and lies 1,514 miles [2,436.5 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Carpenter that is located in New Castle County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Laramie County community of Carpenter.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Carpenter ...

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.

  • Beau Tree
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Beau Tree is located in New Castle County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beau Tree
  • Birch Knoll
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Birch Knoll is located in New Castle County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Birch Knoll
  • Booths Corner
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Booths Corner is located in Delaware County (PA)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Booths Corner
  • Brandywood
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Brandywood is located in New Castle County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brandywood
  • Brookcroft
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Brookcroft is located in Delaware County (PA)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brookcroft
  • Cedartree
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Cedartree is located in New Castle County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedartree
  • Gardendale
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Gardendale is located in Delaware County (PA)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gardendale
  • Green Acres
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Green Acres is located in New Castle County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Acres
  • Greenmount
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Greenmount is located in New Castle County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenmount
  • Greenshire
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Greenshire is located in New Castle County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenshire
  • Greentree
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Greentree is located in New Castle County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greentree
  • Grubbs Corner
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Grubbs Corner is located in New Castle County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grubbs Corner
  • Continue List   (21 more) ...
    • Grubbs Landing ‑ Historic
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Grubbs Landing is located in New Castle County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grubbs Landing
    • Hiddencreek
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Hiddencreek is located in Delaware County (PA)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hiddencreek
    • Hillendale
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Hillendale is located in New Castle County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hillendale
    • Holiday Hills
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Holiday Hills is located in New Castle County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holiday Hills
    • Holly Hills
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Holly Hills is located in New Castle County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holly Hills
    • Holly Oak
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Indian Field
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Indian Field is located in New Castle County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Field
    • Kings Ridge
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Kings Ridge is located in New Castle County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kings Ridge
    • Log Run
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Log Run is located in New Castle County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Log Run
    • Longview Farms
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Longview Farms is located in New Castle County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Longview Farms
    • Maplechase
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Maplechase is located in New Castle County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maplechase
    • Marcus Hook
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Riverview Gardens
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Riverview Gardens is located in New Castle County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riverview Gardens
    • Rolling Park
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Rolling Park is located in New Castle County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rolling Park
    • Silverside
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Silverside is located in New Castle County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Silverside
    • Stockdale
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Stockdale is located in New Castle County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stockdale
    • Twin Oaks
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Twin Oaks is located in Delaware County (PA)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Twin Oaks
    • Valley Run
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Valley Run is located in New Castle County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Valley Run
    • Windy Bush
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Woodside Hills
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Woodside Hills is located in New Castle County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodside Hills
    • Woodstream Gardens
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Woodstream Gardens is located in New Castle County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodstream Gardens

How Far From Carpenter to ...

We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers, Almanacs & Directories that were published in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the Gazetteers include the distance from a community such as Carpenter to various places of note, such as the White House.

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

  • Wilmington, which is the Seat of New Castle County, lies just to the Southwest.
  • Dover, which is the State Capital of Delaware, lies 45 miles [72.4 km]<1> to the south (S). If you could walk a straight line from Carpenter to Dover, 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 105 miles [169 km] to the southwest (SW). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take less than two hours, a buggy would take 5 days and walking would take 6 days.
  • The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,792 miles [9,321.3 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,497 miles [10,455.9 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<8>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,374 miles [7,039.3 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<9>'

Footnotes ...

<1>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Carpenter) to Point B. In other words: 'As the crow flies'.
<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 Carpenter 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 Carpenter, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.
<4>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<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 Carpenter to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Carpenter. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.8190, Longitude: -75.4642    
<7>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 306.893 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 302.451 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 303.679 degrees.