Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Devonshire, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Devonshire and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Devonshire
- 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 Devonshire:
- 39.825112, -75.539924
- 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 Devonshire
- 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:
- eBird sighting report for New Castle County
- Since Devonshire is near Delaware County and also Chester County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Delaware County
- 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:
- Waymark.com
Communities Also Named Devonshire ...
We found thirteen communities that share the name Devonshire.
Within Delaware, the name Devonshire is unique.
Beyond Delaware, we know of another thirteen communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these thirteen communities, twelve are located in the United States and one is in Canada.
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- California
- San Mateo County
- This Devonshire is located in San Mateo County and lies 2,496 miles [4,016.9 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Devonshire that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the San Mateo County community of Devonshire.
- Georgia
- Clayton County
- This Devonshire is located in Clayton County and lies 648 miles [1,042.9 km]<1> to the southwest of the Devonshire that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clayton County community of Devonshire.
- Fulton County
- This Devonshire is located in Fulton County and lies 654 miles [1,052.5 km] to the southwest of the Devonshire that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fulton County community of Devonshire.
- Paulding County
- This Devonshire is located in Paulding County and lies 653 miles [1,050.9 km] to the southwest of the Devonshire that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Paulding County community of Devonshire.
- Illinois
- Cook 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 Devonshire [Cook County].
- Indiana
- Marion County
- This Devonshire is located in Marion County and lies 557 miles [896.4 km]<1> to the west of the Devonshire that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Marion County community of Devonshire.
- Maryland
- Anne Arundel County
- This Devonshire is located in Anne Arundel County and lies 79 miles [127.1 km]<1> to the southwest of the Devonshire that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Anne Arundel County community of Devonshire.
- New Jersey
- Atlantic County
- This Devonshire is located in Atlantic County and lies 50 miles [80.5 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Devonshire that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Atlantic County community of Devonshire.
- North Carolina
- Mecklenburg County
- This Devonshire is located in Mecklenburg County and lies 425 miles [684 km]<1> to the southwest of the Devonshire that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mecklenburg County community of Devonshire.
- Ontario
- This Devonshire lies 672 miles [1,081.5 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Devonshire that is located in New Castle County.
- South Carolina
- Anderson County
- This Devonshire is located in Anderson County and lies 531 miles [854.6 km]<1> to the southwest of the Devonshire that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Anderson County community of Devonshire.
- York County
- This Devonshire is located in York County and lies 450 miles [724.2 km] to the southwest of the Devonshire that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the York County community of Devonshire.
- Virginia
- Prince William County
- This Devonshire is located in Prince William County and lies 128 miles [206 km]<1> to the southwest of the Devonshire that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Prince William County community of Devonshire.
- California
Curious and Interesting Names Near Devonshire ...
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
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast) - Beaver Valley
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Beaver Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beaver Valley
- Beaver Valley is located in New Castle County
- Birch Knoll
(Less than 2 miles to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Birch Knoll have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Birch Knoll
- Birch Knoll is located in New Castle County
- Blue Ball
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south) - Booths Corner
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Booths Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Booths Corner
- Booths Corner is located in Delaware County (PA)
- Boulder Brook
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Boulder Brook have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Boulder Brook
- Boulder Brook is located in New Castle County
- Brandywood
(Less than 2 miles to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brandywood have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brandywood
- Brandywood is located in New Castle County
- Brookcroft
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brookcroft have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brookcroft
- Brookcroft is located in Delaware County (PA)
- Cedartree
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east) - Concord Hunt
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Concord Hunt have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Concord Hunt
- Concord Hunt is located in Delaware County (PA)
- Edenridge
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest) - Elam
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north) - Continue List (29 more) ...
- Galewood
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south) - Green Acres
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Acres have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Acres
- Green Acres is located in New Castle County
- Green Meadow
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Meadow have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Meadow
- Green Meadow is located in New Castle County
- Gristmill Woods
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gristmill Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gristmill Woods
- Gristmill Woods is located in New Castle County
- Grubbs Corner
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grubbs Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grubbs Corner
- Grubbs Corner is located in New Castle County
- Gumwood
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast) - Heatherbrooke
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heatherbrooke have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heatherbrooke
- Heatherbrooke is located in New Castle County
- Hiddencreek
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hiddencreek have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hiddencreek
- Hiddencreek is located in Delaware County (PA)
- Hillendale
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hillendale have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hillendale
- Hillendale is located in New Castle County
- Holiday Hills
(Less than 2 miles to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holiday Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holiday Hills
- Holiday Hills is located in New Castle County
- Holly Hills
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holly Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holly Hills
- Holly Hills is located in New Castle County
- Indian Field
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Field have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Field
- Indian Field is located in New Castle County
- Keepsake
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest) - Kings Ridge
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kings Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kings Ridge
- Kings Ridge is located in New Castle County
- Liftwood
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south) - Log Run
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east) - Longview Farms
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Longview Farms have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Longview Farms
- Longview Farms is located in New Castle County
- Longwood
(Less than 2 miles to the south) - Lynnfield
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast) - Maplechase
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maplechase have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maplechase
- Maplechase is located in New Castle County
- Painters Crossroads
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Painters Crossroads have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Painters Crossroads
- Painters Crossroads is located in Delaware County (PA)
- Rockland
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rockland have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rockland
- Rockland is located in New Castle County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Rockland <4>
- Rockwood Hills
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rockwood Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rockwood Hills
- Rockwood Hills is located in New Castle County
- Rockwood Woods
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rockwood Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rockwood Woods
- Rockwood Woods is located in New Castle County
- Silverside
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Silverside have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Silverside
- Silverside is located in New Castle County
- Twin Oaks
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south) - Valley Run
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Valley Run have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Valley Run
- Valley Run is located in New Castle County
- Windy Bush
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Windy Bush
- Windy Bush is located in New Castle County
- Woodside Hills
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodside Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodside Hills
- Woodside Hills is located in New Castle County
- Galewood
How Far From Devonshire 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 Devonshire to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Devonshire and extending to:
- Wilmington, which is the Seat of New Castle County, lies just to the South.
- Dover, which is the State Capital of Delaware, lies 46 miles [74 km]<1> to the south (S). If you could walk a straight line from Devonshire 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 102 miles [164.2 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 three full days and walking would take 6 days.
- The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,795 miles [9,326.1 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,501 miles [10,462.3 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<8>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,377 miles [7,044.1 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<9>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Devonshire. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for New Castle County: www.co.new-castle.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 things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Devonshire) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Devonshire. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.8251, Longitude: -75.5399 In this case, the coordinates for Devonshire 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 Devonshire 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> | 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 Devonshire 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 306.937 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 302.502 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 303.708 degrees. |