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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 Jimtown, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Jimtown 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 Jimtown:
    • 38.732057, -75.186574
    • 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 Jimtown
  • 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 Jimtown ...

We found 27 communities that share the name Jimtown.

Within Delaware, the name Jimtown is unique.

Beyond Delaware, we know of another 27 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 27 communities, 26 are located in the United States and one is in Canada.

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • California
      • Sonoma County
      • This Jimtown is located in Sonoma County and lies 2,536 miles [4,081.3 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Jimtown that is located in Sussex County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sonoma County community of Jimtown.
    • Illinois
      • Champaign County
      • This Jimtown is located in Champaign County and lies 707 miles [1,137.8 km]<1> to the west of the Jimtown that is located in Sussex County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Champaign County community of Jimtown.
      • Fayette County
      • This Jimtown is located in Fayette County and lies 753 miles [1,211.8 km] to the west of the Jimtown that is located in Sussex County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fayette County community of Jimtown.
    • Indiana
      • Elkhart 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 Indiana community of Jimtown [Elkhart County].
      • Gibson County
      • This Jimtown is located in Gibson County and lies 684 miles [1,100.8 km]<1> to the west of the Jimtown that is located in Sussex County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Gibson County community of Jimtown.
    • Kansas
      • Phillips 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 Kansas community of Jimtown [Phillips County].
    • Kentucky
      • Fayette County
      • This Jimtown is located in Fayette County and lies 497 miles [799.8 km]<1> to the west of the Jimtown that is located in Sussex County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fayette County community of Jimtown.
      • Washington County
      • This Jimtown is located in Washington County and lies 548 miles [881.9 km] to the west of the Jimtown that is located in Sussex County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washington County community of Jimtown.
      • Wayne County
      • This Jimtown is located in Wayne County and lies 551 miles [886.7 km] to the west southwest of the Jimtown that is located in Sussex County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wayne County community of Jimtown.
    • Maryland
      • Frederick County
      • This Jimtown is located in Frederick County and lies 132 miles [212.4 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Jimtown that is located in Sussex County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Frederick County community of Jimtown.
    • Missouri
      • Andrew County
      • Although located in Andrew County, we don't know the location within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Andrew County community of Jimtown.
      • Livingston County
      • Although located in Livingston County, we don't know the location within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Livingston County community of Jimtown.
    • Montana
      • Rosebud County
      • This Jimtown is located in Rosebud County and lies 1,668 miles [2,684.4 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Jimtown that is located in Sussex County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rosebud County community of Jimtown.
    • Nova Scotia
      • This Jimtown lies 830 miles [1,335.8 km]<1> to the northeast of the Jimtown that is located in Sussex County.
    • Ohio
      • Columbiana County
      • This Jimtown is located in Columbiana County and lies 318 miles [511.8 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Jimtown that is located in Sussex County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Columbiana County community of Jimtown.
      • Miami 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 Jimtown [Miami County].
      • Vinton County
      • This Jimtown is located in Vinton County and lies 406 miles [653.4 km] to the west of the Jimtown that is located in Sussex County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Vinton County community of Jimtown.
    • Oklahoma
      • Love County
      • This Jimtown is located in Love County and lies 1,275 miles [2,051.9 km]<1> to the west of the Jimtown that is located in Sussex County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Love County community of Jimtown.
    • Oregon
      • Baker County
      • This Jimtown is located in Baker County and lies 2,175 miles [3,500.3 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Jimtown that is located in Sussex County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Baker County community of Jimtown.
    • Pennsylvania
      • Somerset County
      • This Jimtown is located in Somerset County and lies 233 miles [375 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Jimtown that is located in Sussex County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Somerset County community of Jimtown.
    • Tennessee
      • Cannon 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 Tennessee community of Jimtown [Cannon County].
      • Cocke County
      • This Jimtown is located in Cocke County and lies 477 miles [767.7 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Jimtown that is located in Sussex County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cocke County community of Jimtown.
      • Davidson County
      • This community is historic and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Tennessee community of Jimtown [Davidson County].
    • West Virginia
      • Harrison County
      • This Jimtown is located in Harrison County and lies 283 miles [455.4 km]<1> to the west of the Jimtown that is located in Sussex County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harrison County community of Jimtown.
      • Morgan County
      • This Jimtown is located in Morgan County and lies 173 miles [278.4 km] to the west northwest of the Jimtown that is located in Sussex County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Morgan County community of Jimtown.
      • Randolph County
      • This Jimtown is located in Randolph County and lies 259 miles [416.8 km] to the west of the Jimtown that is located in Sussex County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Randolph County community of Jimtown.
    • Wisconsin
      • Richland County
      • This Jimtown is located in Richland County and lies 864 miles [1,390.5 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Jimtown that is located in Sussex County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Richland County community of Jimtown.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Jimtown ...

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.

  • Arabian Acres
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Arabian Acres have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arabian Acres
    • Arabian Acres is located in Sussex County
  • Belltown
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Belltown have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Belltown
    • Belltown is located in Sussex County
  • Black Hog Landing
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Black Hog Landing have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Black Hog Landing
    • Black Hog Landing is located in Sussex County
  • Carpenters Corner
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Carpenters Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carpenters Corner
    • Carpenters Corner is located in Sussex County
  • Covey Creek
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Covey Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Covey Creek
    • Covey Creek is located in Sussex County
  • Edgewater
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Edgewater have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edgewater
    • Edgewater is located in Sussex County
  • Fisher Landing
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fisher Landing have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fisher Landing
    • Fisher Landing is located in Sussex County
  • Five Points
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Five Points have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Five Points
    • Five Points is located in Sussex County
  • Mallard Point
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mallard Point have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mallard Point
    • Mallard Point is located in Sussex County
  • Maplewood
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maplewood have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maplewood
    • Maplewood is located in Sussex County
  • Marshtown
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marshtown have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marshtown
    • Marshtown is located in Sussex County
  • Pinetown
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pinetown have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pinetown
    • Pinetown is located in Sussex County
  • Continue List   (8 more) ...
    • Quakers Heights
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Quakers Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quakers Heights
      • Quakers Heights is located in Sussex County
    • Quakertown
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Quakertown have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quakertown
      • Quakertown is located in Sussex County
    • Robinsonville
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Robinsonville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Robinsonville
      • Robinsonville is located in Sussex County
    • Sand Dunes Village
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sand Dunes Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sand Dunes Village
      • Sand Dunes Village is located in Sussex County
    • Sea Spray Village
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sea Spray Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sea Spray Village
      • Sea Spray Village is located in Sussex County
    • Shady Side
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shady Side have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shady Side
      • Shady Side is located in Sussex County
    • Star Landing
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Star Landing have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Star Landing
      • Star Landing is located in Sussex County
    • Woods Edge
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woods Edge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woods Edge
      • Woods Edge is located in Sussex County

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

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

  • Georgetown, which is the Seat of Sussex County, lies 11 miles [17.7 km]<1> to the west southwest. If you could walk a straight line from Jimtown to Georgetown, with an average speed<5> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take five to six hours to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take nearly four hours.
  • Dover, which is the State Capital of Delaware, lies 34 miles [54.7 km] to the north northwest (NNW). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take less than an hour, a buggy would take just about two full days and walking would take most of two days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 100 miles [160.9 km] to the west (W). Driving 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 5,825 miles [9,374.4 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 4,404 miles [7,087.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Jimtown. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for Sussex County: www.sussexcounty.net/

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 from Point A (ie- Jimtown) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Jimtown. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 38.7321, Longitude: -75.1866       In this case, the coordinates for Jimtown 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 Jimtown 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 Jimtown, 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 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 Jimtown 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 306.82 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 302.197 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 304.011 degrees.









 

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