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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 Mayfair, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Mayfair 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 Mayfair:
    • 39.133446, -75.537146
    • 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 Mayfair
  • 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 Mayfair ...

We found 28 communities that share the name Mayfair.

Within Delaware, the name Mayfair is unique.

Beyond Delaware, we know of another 28 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 28 communities, 25 are located in the United States and three are in Canada.

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • Jefferson County
      • This Mayfair is located in Jefferson County and lies 737 miles [1,186.1 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Mayfair that is located in Kent County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of Mayfair.
      • Madison County
      • This Mayfair is located in Madison County and lies 681 miles [1,096 km] to the west southwest of the Mayfair that is located in Kent County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Madison County community of Mayfair.
      • Montgomery County
      • This Mayfair is located in Montgomery County and lies 759 miles [1,221.5 km] to the southwest of the Mayfair that is located in Kent County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of Mayfair.
      • Tuscaloosa County
      • This Mayfair is located in Tuscaloosa County and lies 781 miles [1,256.9 km] to the west southwest of the Mayfair that is located in Kent County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tuscaloosa County community of Mayfair.
    • British Columbia
      • This Mayfair lies 2,399 miles [3,860.8 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Mayfair that is located in Kent County.
    • California
      • Kern County
      • This Mayfair is located in Kern County and lies 2,376 miles [3,823.8 km]<1> to the west of the Mayfair that is located in Kent County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kern County community of Mayfair.
      • Los Angeles 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 Mayfair [Los Angeles County].
    • Georgia
      • Chatham County
      • This Mayfair is located in Chatham County and lies 583 miles [938.2 km]<1> to the southwest of the Mayfair that is located in Kent County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chatham County community of Mayfair.
      • Dougherty County
      • This Mayfair is located in Dougherty County and lies 709 miles [1,141 km] to the southwest of the Mayfair that is located in Kent County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dougherty County community of Mayfair.
      • Fulton County
      • This Mayfair is located in Fulton County and lies 612 miles [984.9 km] to the southwest of the Mayfair that is located in Kent County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fulton County community of Mayfair.
      • Richmond County
      • This Mayfair is located in Richmond County and lies 535 miles [861 km] to the southwest of the Mayfair that is located in Kent County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Richmond County community of Mayfair.
    • Illinois
      • Cook County
      • This Mayfair is located in Cook County and lies 668 miles [1,075 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Mayfair that is located in Kent County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cook County community of Mayfair.
      • Tazewell County
      • This Mayfair is located in Tazewell County and lies 741 miles [1,192.5 km] to the west northwest of the Mayfair that is located in Kent County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tazewell County community of Mayfair.
    • Louisiana
      • East Baton Rouge Parish
      • 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 Louisiana community of Mayfair [East Baton Rouge Parish].
    • Maryland
      • Baltimore County
      • This Mayfair is located in Baltimore County and lies 63 miles [101.4 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Mayfair that is located in Kent County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Baltimore County community of Mayfair.
      • Prince George's County
      • This Mayfair is located in Prince George's County and lies 72 miles [115.9 km] to the west of the Mayfair that is located in Kent County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Prince George's County community of Mayfair.
    • Mississippi
      • Hinds County
      • This Mayfair is located in Hinds County and lies 951 miles [1,530.5 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Mayfair that is located in Kent County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hinds County community of Mayfair.
    • New York
      • Schenectady County
      • This Mayfair is located in Schenectady County and lies 271 miles [436.1 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Mayfair that is located in Kent County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Schenectady County community of Mayfair.
    • North Carolina
      • Cumberland County
      • This Mayfair is located in Cumberland County and lies 339 miles [545.6 km]<1> to the southwest of the Mayfair that is located in Kent County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cumberland County community of Mayfair.
      • Mecklenburg County
      • This Mayfair is located in Mecklenburg County and lies 398 miles [640.5 km] to the southwest of the Mayfair that is located in Kent County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mecklenburg County community of Mayfair.
    • Ontario
      • This Mayfair lies 403 miles [648.6 km]<1> to the northwest of the Mayfair that is located in Kent County.
    • Pennsylvania
      • Northumberland County
      • This Mayfair is located in Northumberland County and lies 131 miles [210.8 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Mayfair that is located in Kent County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Northumberland County community of Mayfair.
      • Philadelphia County
      • This Mayfair is located in Philadelphia County and lies 67 miles [107.8 km] to the north northeast of the Mayfair that is located in Kent County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Philadelphia County community of Mayfair.
    • Saskatchewan
      • This Mayfair lies 1,786 miles [2,874.3 km]<1> to the northwest of the Mayfair that is located in Kent County.
    • South Carolina
      • Florence County
      • This Mayfair is located in Florence County and lies 416 miles [669.5 km]<1> to the southwest of the Mayfair that is located in Kent County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Florence County community of Mayfair.
      • Greenville 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 South Carolina community of Mayfair [Greenville County].
    • Texas
      • Harris County
      • This Mayfair is located in Harris County and lies 1,297 miles [2,087.3 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Mayfair that is located in Kent County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harris County community of Mayfair.
    • Utah
      • Weber County
      • This Mayfair is located in Weber County and lies 1,912 miles [3,077.1 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Mayfair that is located in Kent County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Weber County community of Mayfair.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Mayfair ...

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.

  • Candlewicke
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Candlewicke have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Candlewicke
    • Candlewicke is located in Kent County
  • Crossgates
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crossgates have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crossgates
    • Crossgates is located in Kent County
  • Dover
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
  • Eagle Heights
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eagle Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eagle Heights
    • Eagle Heights is located in Kent County
  • Eagles Nest
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eagles Nest have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eagles Nest
    • Eagles Nest is located in Kent County
  • Forest Landing
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest Landing have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Landing
    • Forest Landing is located in Kent County
  • Four Seasons
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Four Seasons have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Four Seasons
    • Four Seasons is located in Kent County
  • Greens of Dover
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greens of Dover have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greens of Dover
    • Greens of Dover is located in Kent County
  • Greenview
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greenview have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenview
    • Greenview is located in Kent County
  • Heatherfield
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heatherfield have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heatherfield
    • Heatherfield is located in Kent County
  • Lincoln Park
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lincoln Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lincoln Park
    • Lincoln Park is located in Kent County
  • Mallard Pond
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mallard Pond have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mallard Pond
    • Mallard Pond is located in Kent County
  • Continue List   (12 more) ...
    • Meadow Glen
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadow Glen have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadow Glen
      • Meadow Glen is located in Kent County
    • Pleasant Hill
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pleasant Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant Hill
      • Pleasant Hill is located in Kent County
    • Presidential Courts
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Presidential Courts have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Presidential Courts
      • Presidential Courts is located in Kent County
    • Quails Nest
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Quails Nest have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quails Nest
      • Quails Nest is located in Kent County
    • Rising Sun
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rising Sun have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rising Sun
      • Rising Sun is located in Kent County
    • Royal Grant
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Royal Grant have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Royal Grant
      • Royal Grant is located in Kent County
    • Schoolview
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Schoolview have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Schoolview
      • Schoolview is located in Kent County
    • Shady Lane
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shady Lane have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shady Lane
      • Shady Lane is located in Kent County
    • Star Hill
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Star Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Star Hill
      • Star Hill is located in Kent County
    • Star Hill Village
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Star Hill Village have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Star Hill Village
      • Star Hill Village is located in Kent County
    • Wyoming
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Wyoming Mills
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wyoming Mills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wyoming Mills
      • Wyoming Mills is located in Kent County

How Far From Mayfair to ...

We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers & Almanacs that were published in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the Gazetteers include the distance from a community such as Mayfair to various places of note, such as the White House.

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

  • Dover, which is the Seat of Kent County, lies just to the North Northeast.
  • Dover, which is the State Capital of Delaware, lies just to the north northeast (NNE).
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 82 miles [132 km]<1> to the west (W). If you could drive a straight line from Mayfair to White House, with an average speed<5>of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, it would take less than two hours to make the trip. A comfortable walk of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour would take 5 days. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take most of three days.
  • The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,824 miles [9,372.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,526 miles [10,502.6 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 east northeast (ENE).<9>

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

The official website for Kent County: www.co.kent.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 from Point A (ie- Mayfair) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Mayfair. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.1334, Longitude: -75.5371       In this case, the coordinates for Mayfair 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 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 Mayfair 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 Mayfair 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 306.992 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 302.456 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 303.992 degrees.









 

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