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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 Dobbinsville, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Dobbinsville 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 Dobbinsville:
    • 39.656502, -75.579092
    • 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 Dobbinsville
  • 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

Curious and Interesting Names Near Dobbinsville ...

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.

  • Bear
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Bear. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bear
    • Bear is located in New Castle County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bear <2>
  • Beaver Dam
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Beaver Dam have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beaver Dam
    • Beaver Dam is located in Salem County (NJ)
  • Boxwood
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Boxwood have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Boxwood
    • Boxwood is located in New Castle County
  • Buttonwood
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Buttonwood have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buttonwood
    • Buttonwood is located in New Castle County
  • Carriage Run
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Carriage Run have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carriage Run
    • Carriage Run is located in New Castle County
  • Christiana
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
  • Christiana Landing
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Christiana Landing have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Christiana Landing
    • Christiana Landing is located in New Castle County
  • Christiana Village
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Christiana Village have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Christiana Village
    • Christiana Village is located in New Castle County
  • Churchtown
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Churchtown have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Churchtown
    • Churchtown is located in Salem County (NJ)
  • Coventry
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Coventry have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coventry
    • Coventry is located in New Castle County
  • Delaware Junction
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Delaware Junction have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Delaware Junction
    • Delaware Junction is located in New Castle County
  • Fairwinds
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fairwinds have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairwinds
    • Fairwinds is located in New Castle County
  • Continue List   (19 more) ...
    • Fern Hook
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fern Hook have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fern Hook
      • Fern Hook is located in New Castle County
    • Hares Corner
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hares Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hares Corner
      • Hares Corner is located in New Castle County
    • Hazeldell
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hazeldell have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hazeldell
      • Hazeldell is located in New Castle County
    • Ivy Ridge
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ivy Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ivy Ridge
      • Ivy Ridge is located in New Castle County
    • Mahoneyville
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mahoneyville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mahoneyville
      • Mahoneyville is located in Salem County (NJ)
    • Manor Park
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Manor Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Manor Park
      • Manor Park is located in New Castle County
    • Masonicville
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Masonicville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Masonicville
      • Masonicville is located in New Castle County
    • Melanie
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Melanie have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Melanie
      • Melanie is located in New Castle County
    • Oak Hollow
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oak Hollow have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Hollow
      • Oak Hollow is located in New Castle County
    • Overview Gardens
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Overview Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Overview Gardens
      • Overview Gardens is located in New Castle County
    • Pigeon Run
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pigeon Run have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pigeon Run
      • Pigeon Run is located in New Castle County
    • Pleasant Hills
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pleasant Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant Hills
      • Pleasant Hills is located in New Castle County
    • Pleasantville
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pleasantville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasantville
      • Pleasantville is located in New Castle County
    • Rivers End
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rivers End have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rivers End
      • Rivers End is located in New Castle County
    • Rogers Corners
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rogers Corners have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rogers Corners
      • Rogers Corners is located in New Castle County
    • Rose Hill Gardens
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rose Hill Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rose Hill Gardens
      • Rose Hill Gardens is located in New Castle County
    • Rosegate
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rosegate have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rosegate
      • Rosegate is located in New Castle County
    • Timber Ridge
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Timber Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Timber Ridge
      • Timber Ridge is located in New Castle County
    • Tuxedo Park
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tuxedo Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tuxedo Park
      • Tuxedo Park is located in New Castle County

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

With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance<4> beginning in Dobbinsville and extending to:

  • Wilmington, which is the Seat of New Castle County, lies just to the North Northeast.
  • Dover, which is the State Capital of Delaware, lies 34 miles [54.7 km]<4> to the south (S). If you could walk a straight line from Dobbinsville to Dover, with an average speed<5> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take most of two days to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take just about two full days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 93 miles [149.7 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 6 days.
  • The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,804 miles [9,340.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,509 miles [10,475.2 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<8>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,386 miles [7,058.6 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<9>

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Dobbinsville. 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>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.
<2>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<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>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Dobbinsville) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Dobbinsville. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.6565, Longitude: -75.5791       In this case, the coordinates for Dobbinsville have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<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 Dobbinsville 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 306.974 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 302.518 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 303.795 degrees.




 

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