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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 High Point, we use the following websites to find information relevant to High Point and the surrounding area.
- 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 High Point:
- 39.770947, -75.507976
- 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 High Point
- 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 High Point is near Salem County and also Delaware County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- Open the eBird sighting report for Salem County
- Open the eBird sighting report for Delaware 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 High Point
Communities Also Named High Point ...
We found 38 communities that are also named High Point.
Within Delaware, the name High Point is unique.
Beyond Delaware, we know of 38 communities that are located in the United States.
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- DeKalb County
- This High Point is located in DeKalb County and lies 666 miles [1,071.8 km]<1> to the west southwest of the High Point that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the DeKalb County community of High Point.
- Jefferson County
- This High Point is located in Jefferson County and lies 770 miles [1,239.2 km] to the west southwest of the High Point that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of High Point.
- Marshall County
- This High Point is located in Marshall County and lies 705 miles [1,134.6 km] to the west southwest of the High Point that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Marshall County community of High Point.
- Tuscaloosa County
- This High Point is located in Tuscaloosa County and lies 803 miles [1,292.3 km] to the west southwest of the High Point that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tuscaloosa County community of High Point.
- Arkansas
- Garland 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 Arkansas community of High Point [Garland County].
- Florida
- Hernando County
- This High Point is located in Hernando County and lies 871 miles [1,401.7 km]<1> to the south southwest of the High Point that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hernando County community of High Point.
- Palm Beach County
- This High Point is located in Palm Beach County and lies 956 miles [1,538.5 km] to the south southwest of the High Point that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Palm Beach County community of High Point.
- Pinellas County
- This High Point is located in Pinellas County and lies 916 miles [1,474.2 km] to the south southwest of the High Point that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pinellas County community of High Point.
- Georgia
- Camden County
- This High Point is located in Camden County and lies 695 miles [1,118.5 km]<1> to the south southwest of the High Point that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Camden County community of High Point.
- Carroll County
- This High Point is located in Carroll County and lies 687 miles [1,105.6 km] to the southwest of the High Point that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Carroll County community of High Point.
- Douglas County
- This High Point is located in Douglas County and lies 655 miles [1,054.1 km] to the southwest of the High Point that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Douglas County community of High Point.
- Newton County
- This High Point is located in Newton County and lies 631 miles [1,015.5 km] to the southwest of the High Point that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Newton County community of High Point.
- Walker County
- This High Point is located in Walker County and lies 638 miles [1,026.8 km] to the west southwest of the High Point that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Walker County community of High Point.
- Illinois
- Cook 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 Illinois community of High Point [Cook County].
- Kane County
- This High Point is located in Kane County and lies 690 miles [1,110.4 km]<1> to the west northwest of the High Point that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kane County community of High Point.
- Iowa
- Decatur County
- This High Point is located in Decatur County and lies 953 miles [1,533.7 km]<1> to the west of the High Point that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Decatur County community of High Point.
- Kentucky
- McCracken County
- This High Point is located in McCracken County and lies 736 miles [1,184.5 km]<1> to the west of the High Point that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the McCracken County community of High Point.
- Louisiana
- La Salle Parish
- 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 Louisiana community of High Point [La Salle Parish].
- Maryland
- Anne Arundel County
- This High Point is located in Anne Arundel County and lies 70 miles [112.7 km]<1> to the southwest of the High Point that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Anne Arundel County community of High Point.
- Baltimore County
- This High Point is located in Baltimore County and lies 61 miles [98.2 km] to the west southwest of the High Point that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Baltimore County community of High Point.
- Garrett County
- This High Point is located in Garrett County and lies 191 miles [307.4 km] to the west of the High Point that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Garrett County community of High Point.
- Harford County
- This High Point is located in Harford County and lies 50 miles [80.5 km] to the west southwest of the High Point that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harford County community of High Point.
- Montgomery County
- This High Point is located in Montgomery County and lies 102 miles [164.2 km] to the west southwest of the High Point that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of High Point.
- Mississippi
- Tishomingo County
- This High Point is located in Tishomingo County and lies 772 miles [1,242.4 km]<1> to the west southwest of the High Point that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tishomingo County community of High Point.
- Missouri
- Moniteau County
- This High Point is located in Moniteau County and lies 917 miles [1,475.8 km]<1> to the west of the High Point that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Moniteau County community of High Point.
- New Jersey
- Ocean County
- This High Point is located in Ocean County and lies 73 miles [117.5 km]<1> to the east of the High Point that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Ocean County community of High Point.
- North Carolina
- Davidson County
- This High Point is located in Davidson County and lies 359 miles [577.8 km]<1> to the southwest of the High Point that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Davidson County community of High Point.
- South Carolina
- Anderson County
- This High Point is located in Anderson County and lies 439 miles [706.5 km]<1> to the southwest of the High Point that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Anderson County community of High Point.
- Laurens 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 High Point [Laurens County].
- Tennessee
- Campbell County
- This High Point is located in Campbell County and lies 530 miles [853 km]<1> to the west southwest of the High Point that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Campbell County community of High Point.
- Cocke County
- This High Point is located in Cocke County and lies 487 miles [783.8 km] to the west southwest of the High Point that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cocke County community of High Point.
- Morgan County
- This High Point is located in Morgan County and lies 565 miles [909.3 km] to the west southwest of the High Point that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Morgan County community of High Point.
- Roane County
- This High Point is located in Roane County and lies 558 miles [898 km] to the west southwest of the High Point that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Roane County community of High Point.
- Scott County
- This High Point is located in Scott County and lies 540 miles [869 km] to the west southwest of the High Point that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Scott County community of High Point.
- Texas
- Hidalgo County
- This High Point is located in Hidalgo County and lies 1,598 miles [2,571.7 km]<1> to the west southwest of the High Point that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hidalgo County community of High Point.
- Virginia
- Culpeper County
- This High Point is located in Culpeper County and lies 159 miles [255.9 km]<1> to the west southwest of the High Point that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Culpeper County community of High Point.
- Hopewell City
- 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 Virginia community of High Point [Hopewell City].
- Washington
- King County
- This High Point is located in King County and lies 2,345 miles [3,773.9 km]<1> to the west northwest of the High Point that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the King County community of High Point.
Curious and Interesting Names Near High Point ...
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.
- Blue Ball
(Less than 2 miles to the west)
- Blue Ball is located in New Castle County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blue Ball
- Boulder Brook
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
- Boulder Brook is located in New Castle County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Boulder Brook
- Galewood
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
- Galewood is located in New Castle County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Galewood
- Gordon Heights
(Less than 2 miles to the south)
- Gordon Heights is located in New Castle County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gordon Heights
- Green Acres
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
- Green Acres is located in New Castle County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Acres
- Green Meadow
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Green Meadow is located in New Castle County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Meadow
- Greenmount
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
- Greenmount is located in New Castle County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenmount
- Gristmill Woods
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
- Gristmill Woods is located in New Castle County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gristmill Woods
- Grubbs Landing ‑ Historic
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
- Grubbs Landing is located in New Castle County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grubbs Landing
- Gumwood
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
- Gumwood is located in New Castle County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gumwood
- Heatherbrooke
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
- Heatherbrooke is located in New Castle County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heatherbrooke
- Hillcrest
(Less than 2 miles to the south)
- Hillcrest is located in New Castle County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hillcrest
- Continue List (16 more) ...
- Hillendale
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
- Hillendale is located in New Castle County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hillendale
- Holly Hills
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
- Holly Hills is located in New Castle County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holly Hills
- Holly Oak
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
- Holly Oak is located in New Castle County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holly Oak
- Liftwood
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
- Liftwood is located in New Castle County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Liftwood
- Log Run
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
- Log Run is located in New Castle County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Log Run
- Lynnfield
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Lynnfield is located in New Castle County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lynnfield
- Pennyhill
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
- Pennyhill is located in New Castle County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pennyhill
- Quarryville
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
- Quarryville is located in New Castle County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quarryville
- Rockwood Hills
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
- Rockwood Hills is located in New Castle County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rockwood Hills
- Rockwood Woods
(Less than 2 miles to the west)
- Rockwood Woods is located in New Castle County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rockwood Woods
- Rolling Park
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
- Rolling Park is located in New Castle County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rolling Park
- Silverside
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
- Silverside is located in New Castle County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Silverside
- Stonehaven
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
- Stonehaven is located in New Castle County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stonehaven
- Twin Oaks
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
- Twin Oaks is located in New Castle County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Twin Oaks
- Windy Bush
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
- Windy Bush is located in New Castle County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Windy Bush
- Woodside Hills
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
- Woodside Hills is located in New Castle County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodside Hills
How Far From High Point 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 High Point to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in High Point and extending to:
- Wilmington, which is the Seat of New Castle County, lies just to the Southwest.
- Dover, which is the State Capital of Delaware, lies 42 miles [67.6 km]<1> to the south (S). If you could walk a straight line from High Point to Dover, with an average speed<4> 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 just about two full days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 101 miles [162.5 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<5> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,796 miles [9,327.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,501 miles [10,462.3 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<7>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,378 miles [7,045.7 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' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- High Point) to Point B. In other words: 'As the crow flies'. |
| <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 High Point, 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 Bird Creek to see Pete ... Bird 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 High Point 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> | 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 High Point 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 High Point. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.7709, Longitude: -75.5080 In this case, the coordinates for High Point have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <6> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 306.923 degrees. |
| <7> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 302.477 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 303.717 degrees. |
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