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As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).

When in Glenville, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Glenville 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 Glenville:
    • 39.712612, -75.639928
    • 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 Glenville
  • 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 Glenville ...

We found twenty communities that share the name Glenville.

Within Delaware, the name Glenville is unique.

Beyond Delaware, we know of another twenty communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these twenty communities, eighteen are located in the United States and four are in Canada.

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • Russell County
      • This Glenville is located in Russell County and lies 746 miles [1,200.6 km]<1> to the southwest of the Glenville that is located in New Castle County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Russell County community of Glenville.
    • Arkansas
      • Nevada County
      • This Glenville is located in Nevada County and lies 1,061 miles [1,707.5 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Glenville that is located in New Castle County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Nevada County community of Glenville.
    • California
      • Kern 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 California community of Glenville [Kern County].
    • Connecticut
      • Fairfield County
      • This Glenville is located in Fairfield County and lies 138 miles [222.1 km]<1> to the northeast of the Glenville that is located in New Castle County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fairfield County community of Glenville.
    • Kansas
      • Sedgwick County
      • This Glenville is located in Sedgwick County and lies 1,176 miles [1,892.6 km]<1> to the west of the Glenville that is located in New Castle County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sedgwick County community of Glenville.
    • Kentucky
      • McLean County
      • This Glenville is located in McLean County and lies 639 miles [1,028.4 km]<1> to the west of the Glenville that is located in New Castle County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the McLean County community of Glenville.
    • Maryland
      • Harford County
      • This Glenville is located in Harford County and lies 31 miles [49.9 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Glenville that is located in New Castle County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harford County community of Glenville.
    • Minnesota
      • Freeborn County
      • This Glenville is located in Freeborn County and lies 946 miles [1,522.4 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Glenville that is located in New Castle County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Freeborn County community of Glenville.
    • Mississippi
      • Panola County
      • This Glenville is located in Panola County and lies 853 miles [1,372.8 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Glenville that is located in New Castle County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Panola County community of Glenville.
    • New York
      • Livingston County
      • This Glenville is located in Livingston County and lies 235 miles [378.2 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Glenville that is located in New Castle County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Livingston County community of Glenville.
      • Saratoga 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 New York community of Glenville [Saratoga County].
      • Schenectady County
      • This Glenville is located in Schenectady County and lies 236 miles [379.8 km] to the north northeast of the Glenville that is located in New Castle County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Schenectady County community of Glenville.
      • Westchester County
      • This Glenville is located in Westchester County and lies 132 miles [212.4 km] to the northeast of the Glenville that is located in New Castle County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Westchester County community of Glenville.
    • North Carolina
      • Jackson County
      • This Glenville is located in Jackson County and lies 516 miles [830.4 km]<1> to the southwest of the Glenville that is located in New Castle County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jackson County community of Glenville.
    • Nova Scotia
      • This Glenville lies 720 miles [1,158.7 km]<1> to the northeast of the Glenville that is located in New Castle County.
    • Ohio
      • Crawford County
      • This community is historic<3> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Ohio community of Glenville [Crawford County].
      • Cuyahoga County
      • This Glenville is located in Cuyahoga County and lies 337 miles [542.3 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Glenville that is located in New Castle County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cuyahoga County community of Glenville.
    • Ontario
      • 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 Ontario community of Glenville.
    • Pennsylvania
      • York County
      • This Glenville is located in York County and lies 62 miles [99.8 km]<1> to the west of the Glenville that is located in New Castle County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the York County community of Glenville.
    • West Virginia
      • Gilmer County
      • This Glenville is located in Gilmer County and lies 282 miles [453.8 km]<1> to the west of the Glenville that is located in New Castle County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Gilmer County community of Glenville.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Glenville ...

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.

  • Boxwood
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Boxwood have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Boxwood
    • Boxwood is located in New Castle County
  • Cedars
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedars have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedars
    • Cedars is located in New Castle County
  • Cedars Knoll
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedars Knoll have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedars Knoll
    • Cedars Knoll is located in New Castle County
  • Christiana
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
  • Coffee Run
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Coffee Run have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coffee Run
    • Coffee Run is located in New Castle County
  • Coventry
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Coventry have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coventry
    • Coventry is located in New Castle County
  • Forest Park
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Park
    • Forest Park is located in New Castle County
  • Green Valley
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Valley
    • Green Valley is located in New Castle County
  • Greenbank
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greenbank have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenbank
    • Greenbank is located in New Castle County
  • Harmony Hills
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harmony Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harmony Hills
    • Harmony Hills is located in New Castle County
  • Heritage
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heritage have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heritage
    • Heritage is located in New Castle County
  • Heritage Farms
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heritage Farms have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heritage Farms
    • Heritage Farms is located in New Castle County
  • Continue List   (18 more) ...
    • Ivy Ridge
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ivy Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ivy Ridge
      • Ivy Ridge is located in New Castle County
    • Keystone
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Keystone have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Keystone
      • Keystone is located in New Castle County
    • Liberty
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Liberty have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Liberty
      • Liberty is located in New Castle County
    • Limestone Gap
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Limestone Gap have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Limestone Gap
      • Limestone Gap is located in New Castle County
    • Manor Park
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Manor Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Manor Park
      • Manor Park is located in New Castle County
    • Maplecrest
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maplecrest have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maplecrest
      • Maplecrest is located in New Castle County
    • Masonicville
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Masonicville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Masonicville
      • Masonicville is located in New Castle County
    • Milltown
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Milltown have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Milltown
      • Milltown is located in New Castle County
    • Pinecrest
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pinecrest have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pinecrest
      • Pinecrest is located in New Castle County
    • Pleasant Hills
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pleasant Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant Hills
      • Pleasant Hills is located in New Castle County
    • Prices Corner
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Prices Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Prices Corner
      • Prices Corner is located in New Castle County
    • Rolling Hills
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rolling Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rolling Hills
      • Rolling Hills is located in New Castle County
    • Skyline Crest
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Skyline Crest have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Skyline Crest
      • Skyline Crest is located in New Castle County
    • Skyline Ridge
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Skyline Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Skyline Ridge
      • Skyline Ridge is located in New Castle County
    • Stony Crest
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stony Crest have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stony Crest
      • Stony Crest is located in New Castle County
    • Tuxedo Park
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tuxedo Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tuxedo Park
      • Tuxedo Park is located in New Castle County
    • Willow Run
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Willow Run have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willow Run
      • Willow Run is located in New Castle County
    • Woodland Park
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodland Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodland Park
      • Woodland Park is located in New Castle County

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

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

  • Wilmington, which is the Seat of New Castle County, lies just to the East Northeast.
  • Dover, which is the State Capital of Delaware, lies 38 miles [61.2 km]<1> to the south (S). If you could walk a straight line from Glenville to Dover, with an average speed<6> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take over 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 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 most of three days and walking would take 6 days.
  • The shortest distance<7> 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).<8>
  • 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).<9>
  • 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).<10>

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Glenville. 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 obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Glenville) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Glenville. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.7126, Longitude: -75.6399       In this case, the coordinates for Glenville 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 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 Glenville 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 Glenville, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.
<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're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<6>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.
<7>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 Glenville to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 307.005 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 302.562 degrees.
<10>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 303.798 degrees.









 

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