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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 Cherry Hill, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Cherry Hill 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 Cherry Hill:
    • 39.682056, -75.772714
    • 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 Cherry Hill
  • 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 Cherry Hill is near Cecil County and also Chester County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
    • Open the eBird sighting report for Cecil County
    • Open the eBird sighting report for Chester 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 Cherry Hill

Communities Also Named Cherry Hill ...

We found 31 communities that are also named Cherry Hill.

Within Delaware, the name Cherry Hill is unique.

Beyond Delaware, we know of 31 communities that are located in the United States and Canada. Of these 31 communities, 28 are located in the United States and three are in Canada.

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Arkansas
      • Perry County
      • This Cherry Hill is located in Perry County and lies 991 miles [1,594.9 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Cherry Hill that is located in New Castle County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Perry County community of Cherry Hill.
      • Polk County
      • This Cherry Hill is located in Polk County and lies 1,060 miles [1,705.9 km] to the west southwest of the Cherry Hill that is located in New Castle County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Polk County community of Cherry Hill.
    • Connecticut
      • Litchfield 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 Connecticut community of Cherry Hill [Litchfield County].
    • Florida
      • Hillsborough County
      • This Cherry Hill is located in Hillsborough County and lies 882 miles [1,419.4 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Cherry Hill that is located in New Castle County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hillsborough County community of Cherry Hill.
    • Illinois
      • Will County
      • This Cherry Hill is located in Will County and lies 653 miles [1,050.9 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Cherry Hill that is located in New Castle County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Will County community of Cherry Hill.
    • Maryland
      • Baltimore City
      • This Cherry Hill is located in Baltimore City and lies 54 miles [86.9 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Cherry Hill that is located in New Castle County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Baltimore City community of Cherry Hill.
      • Calvert County
      • This Cherry Hill is located in Calvert County and lies 98 miles [157.7 km] to the south southwest of the Cherry Hill that is located in New Castle County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Calvert County community of Cherry Hill.
      • Cecil County
      • This Cherry Hill is located in Cecil County and lies 4 miles [6.4 km] to the west southwest of the Cherry Hill that is located in New Castle County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cecil County community of Cherry Hill.
      • Frederick County
      • This Cherry Hill is located in Frederick County and lies 91 miles [146.5 km] to the west of the Cherry Hill that is located in New Castle County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Frederick County community of Cherry Hill.
      • Harford County
      • This Cherry Hill is located in Harford County and lies 32 miles [51.5 km] to the west of the Cherry Hill that is located in New Castle County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harford County community of Cherry Hill.
      • Prince George's County
      • This Cherry Hill is located in Prince George's County and lies 77 miles [123.9 km] to the southwest of the Cherry Hill that is located in New Castle County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Prince George's County community of Cherry Hill.
    • Michigan
      • Wayne County
      • This Cherry Hill is located in Wayne County and lies 443 miles [712.9 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Cherry Hill that is located in New Castle County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wayne County community of Cherry Hill.
    • Mississippi
      • Calhoun 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 Cherry Hill [Calhoun County].
    • New Brunswick
      • This Cherry Hill lies 649 miles [1,044.5 km]<1> to the northeast of the Cherry Hill that is located in New Castle County.
    • New Jersey
      • Bergen County
      • This Cherry Hill is located in Bergen County and lies 125 miles [201.2 km]<1> to the northeast of the Cherry Hill that is located in New Castle County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bergen County community of Cherry Hill.
      • Camden County
      • This Cherry Hill is located in Camden County and lies 43 miles [69.2 km] to the east northeast of the Cherry Hill that is located in New Castle County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Camden County community of Cherry Hill.
    • New York
      • Chautauqua County
      • This Cherry Hill is located in Chautauqua County and lies 248 miles [399.1 km]<1> to the northwest of the Cherry Hill that is located in New Castle County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chautauqua County community of Cherry Hill.
      • Columbia County
      • This Cherry Hill is located in Columbia County and lies 202 miles [325.1 km] to the north northeast of the Cherry Hill that is located in New Castle County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Columbia County community of Cherry Hill.
    • Nova Scotia
      • This Cherry Hill lies 655 miles [1,054.1 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Cherry Hill that is located in New Castle County.
    • Pennsylvania
      • Erie County
      • This Cherry Hill is located in Erie County and lies 288 miles [463.5 km]<1> to the northwest of the Cherry Hill that is located in New Castle County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Erie County community of Cherry Hill.
      • Northampton County
      • This Cherry Hill is located in Northampton County and lies 78 miles [125.5 km] to the north northeast of the Cherry Hill that is located in New Castle County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Northampton County community of Cherry Hill.
      • York County
      • This Cherry Hill is located in York County and lies 68 miles [109.4 km] to the west northwest of the Cherry Hill that is located in New Castle County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the York County community of Cherry Hill.
    • Prince Edward Island
      • This Cherry Hill lies 798 miles [1,284.3 km]<1> to the northeast of the Cherry Hill that is located in New Castle County.
    • South Carolina
      • Berkeley County
      • This Cherry Hill is located in Berkeley County and lies 502 miles [807.9 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Cherry Hill that is located in New Castle County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Berkeley County community of Cherry Hill.
      • Greenwood County
      • This Cherry Hill is located in Greenwood County and lies 511 miles [822.4 km] to the southwest of the Cherry Hill that is located in New Castle County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Greenwood County community of Cherry Hill.
      • Spartanburg County
      • This Cherry Hill is located in Spartanburg County and lies 464 miles [746.7 km] to the southwest of the Cherry Hill that is located in New Castle County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Spartanburg County community of Cherry Hill.
      • Williamsburg County
      • This Cherry Hill is located in Williamsburg County and lies 481 miles [774.1 km] to the south southwest of the Cherry Hill that is located in New Castle County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Williamsburg County community of Cherry Hill.
    • Tennessee
      • DeKalb County
      • This Cherry Hill is located in DeKalb County and lies 596 miles [959.2 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Cherry Hill that is located in New Castle County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the DeKalb County community of Cherry Hill.
    • Utah
      • Davis County
      • This Cherry Hill is located in Davis County and lies 1,894 miles [3,048.1 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Cherry Hill that is located in New Castle County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Davis County community of Cherry Hill.
    • Virginia
      • Prince William County
      • This Cherry Hill is located in Prince William County and lies 110 miles [177 km]<1> to the southwest of the Cherry Hill that is located in New Castle County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Prince William County community of Cherry Hill.
      • Roanoke City
      • This Cherry Hill is located in Roanoke City and lies 282 miles [453.8 km] to the southwest of the Cherry Hill that is located in New Castle County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Roanoke City community of Cherry Hill.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Cherry Hill ...

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.

  • Bank ‑ Historic
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Bank is located in Cecil County (MD)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bank
  • Chapel Hill
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Chapel Hill is located in New Castle County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chapel Hill
  • Cherokee Woods
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Cherokee Woods is located in New Castle County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherokee Woods
  • College Park
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • College Park is located in New Castle County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for College Park
  • Cottage Mill
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Cottage Mill is located in New Castle County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cottage Mill
  • Covered Bridge Farms
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Covered Bridge Farms is located in New Castle County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Covered Bridge Farms
  • Elk Mills
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
  • Foxfield
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Foxfield is located in New Castle County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Foxfield
  • Glen Farms
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Glen Farms is located in Cecil County (MD)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glen Farms
  • Grand Meadows
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Grand Meadows is located in Cecil County (MD)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grand Meadows
  • Greenridge
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Greenridge is located in Cecil County (MD)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenridge
  • Hillcrest
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Hillcrest is located in Cecil County (MD)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hillcrest
  • Continue List   (11 more) ...
    • Hunting Hills
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Hunting Hills is located in New Castle County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunting Hills
    • Iron Hill
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Iron Hill is located in Cecil County (MD)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Iron Hill
    • Meadowview
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Meadowview is located in Cecil County (MD)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadowview
    • Mechanicsville
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Mechanicsville is located in New Castle County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mechanicsville
    • Roseville Park
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Roseville Park is located in New Castle County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roseville Park
    • Stones Throw
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Stones Throw is located in New Castle County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stones Throw
    • Summit View
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Summit View is located in New Castle County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Summit View
    • Sycamore Gardens
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Sycamore Gardens is located in New Castle County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sycamore Gardens
    • Top of the Wedge
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Top of the Wedge is located in New Castle County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Top of the Wedge
    • Windy Hills
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Windy Hills is located in New Castle County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Windy Hills
    • Yorkshire
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Yorkshire is located in New Castle County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Yorkshire

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

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

  • Wilmington, which is the Seat of New Castle County, lies 12 miles [19.3 km]<1> to the east northeast. If you could walk a straight line from Cherry Hill to Wilmington, with an average speed<4> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take five to six hours to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take nearly four hours.
  • Dover, which is the State Capital of Delaware, lies 38 miles [61.2 km] to the south southeast (SSE). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take less than an hour, a buggy would take just about two full days and walking would take over two days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 86 miles [138.4 km] to the southwest (SW). Driving would take less than two hours, a buggy would take most of three days and walking would take 5 days.
  • The shortest distance<5> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,811 miles [9,351.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,516 miles [10,486.5 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<7>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,393 miles [7,069.8 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<8>'

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 things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Cherry Hill) 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 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 Cherry Hill 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>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<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 Cherry Hill 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 Cherry Hill. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.6821, Longitude: -75.7727       In this case, the coordinates for Cherry Hill have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<6>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 307.086 degrees.
<7>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 302.649 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 303.867 degrees.