Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Clayton, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Clayton and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Clayton
- 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 Clayton:
- 39.291477, -75.633183
- 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 Clayton
- 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 Kent County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Kent County
- Since Clayton is near New Castle County and also Kent County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for New Castle County
- eBird sighting report for Kent 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 Clayton ...
We found 52 communities that share the name Clayton.
Within Delaware, the name Clayton is unique.
Beyond Delaware, we know of another 48 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 48 communities, 47 are located in the United States and one is in Canada.
In addition to the above occurrences of Clayton, we know of four communities located outside of the United States and Canada.
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Arkansas
- California
- Contra Costa County
- This Clayton is located in Contra Costa County and lies 2,472 miles [3,978.3 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Clayton that is located in Kent County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Contra Costa County community of Clayton.
- Los Angeles County
- This community is historic<2> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the California community of Clayton [Los Angeles County].
- Placer County
- This Clayton is located in Placer County and lies 2,421 miles [3,896.2 km] to the west northwest of the Clayton that is located in Kent County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Placer County community of Clayton.
- Connecticut
- Hartford County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Connecticut community of Clayton [Hartford County].
- Litchfield County
- This Clayton is located in Litchfield County and lies 226 miles [363.7 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Clayton that is located in Kent County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Litchfield County community of Clayton.
- Florida
- Georgia
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Decatur County
- This Clayton is located in Decatur County and lies 1,303 miles [2,097 km]<1> to the west of the Clayton that is located in Kent County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Decatur County community of Clayton.
- Riley County
- This Clayton is located in Riley County and lies 1,303 miles [2,097 km] to the west of the Clayton that is located in Kent County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Riley County community of Clayton.
- Louisiana
- Concordia Parish
- This Clayton is located in Concordia Parish and lies 1,033 miles [1,662.5 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Clayton that is located in Kent County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Concordia Parish community of Clayton.
- Union Parish
- This community is historic<2> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Louisiana community of Clayton [Union Parish].
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Saint Louis County
- This Clayton is located in Saint Louis County and lies 789 miles [1,269.8 km]<1> to the west of the Clayton that is located in Kent County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Saint Louis County community of Clayton.
- Vernon County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Missouri community of Clayton [Vernon County].
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- Colfax County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the New Mexico community of Clayton [Colfax County].
- Union County
- This Clayton is located in Union County and lies 1,508 miles [2,426.9 km]<1> to the west of the Clayton that is located in Kent County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Union County community of Clayton.
- New York
- North Carolina
- Ohio
- Adams County
- This Clayton is located in Adams County and lies 432 miles [695.2 km]<1> to the west of the Clayton that is located in Kent County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Adams County community of Clayton.
- Miami County
- This Clayton is located in Miami County and lies 467 miles [751.6 km] to the west of the Clayton that is located in Kent County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Miami County community of Clayton.
- Montgomery County
- This Clayton is located in Montgomery County and lies 464 miles [746.7 km] to the west of the Clayton that is located in Kent County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of Clayton.
- Oklahoma
- Payne County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Oklahoma community of Clayton [Payne County].
- Pushmataha County
- This Clayton is located in Pushmataha County and lies 1,133 miles [1,823.4 km]<1> to the west of the Clayton that is located in Kent County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pushmataha County community of Clayton.
- Ontario
- This Clayton lies 406 miles [653.4 km]<1> to the north of the Clayton that is located in Kent County.
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- Fairfield County
- This Clayton is located in Fairfield County and lies 460 miles [740.3 km]<1> to the southwest of the Clayton that is located in Kent County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fairfield County community of Clayton.
- Spartanburg County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the South Carolina community of Clayton [Spartanburg County].
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Jefferson County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Texas community of Clayton [Jefferson County].
- Panola County
- This Clayton is located in Panola County and lies 1,164 miles [1,873.3 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Clayton that is located in Kent County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Panola County community of Clayton.
- Utah
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Crawford County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Wisconsin community of Clayton [Crawford County].
- Polk County
- This Clayton is located in Polk County and lies 939 miles [1,511.2 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Clayton that is located in Kent County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Polk County community of Clayton.
- Wyoming
- Communities Beyond North America ...
Curious and Interesting Names Near Clayton ...
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.
- Big Oak Corners
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Big Oak Corners have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Big Oak Corners
- Big Oak Corners is located in Kent County
- Bombay Woods
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bombay Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bombay Woods
- Bombay Woods is located in Kent County
- Brick Store
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brick Store have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brick Store
- Brick Store is located in New Castle County
- Gardenside
(Less than 2 miles to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gardenside have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gardenside
- Gardenside is located in Kent County
- Green Spring
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Spring have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Spring
- Green Spring is located in New Castle County
- Green Spring Farm
(Less than 2 miles to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Spring Farm have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Spring Farm
- Green Spring Farm is located in New Castle County
- Hickory Ridge
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hickory Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Ridge
- Hickory Ridge is located in Kent County
- Lawndale
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast) - Long Point Landing
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Long Point Landing have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Long Point Landing
- Long Point Landing is located in Kent County
- Mallards Run
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mallards Run have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mallards Run
- Mallards Run is located in Kent County
- Plantation Crossing
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Plantation Crossing have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Plantation Crossing
- Plantation Crossing is located in Kent County
- Sunnyside Village
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunnyside Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunnyside Village
- Sunnyside Village is located in Kent County
- Wind Song Farms
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wind Song Farms have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wind Song Farms
- Wind Song Farms is located in Kent County
- Windy Way
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
How Far From Clayton 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 town such as Clayton to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Clayton and extending to:
- Dover, which is the Seat of Kent County, lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<1> to the south southeast. If you could walk a straight line from Clayton to Dover, with an average speed<5> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take four to five hours to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take a little over three hours.
- Dover, which is the State Capital of Delaware, lies 10 miles [16.1 km] to the south southeast (SSE). The buggy would take a little over three hours and walking would take four to five hours.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 79 miles [127.1 km] to the west southwest (WSW). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take less than two hours, a buggy would take most of three days and walking would take 5 days.
- The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,821 miles [9,368 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,525 miles [10,501 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<8>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,402 miles [7,084.3 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<9>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Clayton. 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- Clayton) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Clayton. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.2915, Longitude: -75.6332 |
| <2> | 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 Clayton, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy. |
| <3> | 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 Clayton 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. |
| <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 Clayton 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 307.036 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 302.53 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 303.968 degrees. |