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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 Dorchester, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Dorchester 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 Dorchester:
- 27.953400, -82.453400
- 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 Dorchester
- 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 Hillsborough County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- Open the eBird sighting report for Hillsborough County
- Since Dorchester is near Pinellas County and also Pasco County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- Open the eBird sighting report for Pinellas County
- Open the eBird sighting report for Pasco 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 Dorchester
Communities Also Named Dorchester ...
We found twenty communities that are also named Dorchester.
Within Florida, the name Dorchester is unique.
Beyond Florida, we know of twenty communities that are located in the United States and Canada. Of these twenty communities, eighteen are located in the United States and two are in Canada.
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Colorado
- Gunnison County
- This community is historic<1> and although located in Gunnison County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Gunnison County community of Dorchester.
- Georgia
- Liberty County
- This Dorchester is located in Liberty County and lies 272 miles [437.7 km]<2> to the north northeast of the Dorchester that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Liberty County community of Dorchester.
- Richmond County
- This Dorchester is located in Richmond County and lies 383 miles [616.4 km] to the north of the Dorchester that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Richmond County community of Dorchester.
- Illinois
- Macoupin County
- This Dorchester is located in Macoupin County and lies 878 miles [1,413 km]<2> to the north northwest of the Dorchester that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Macoupin County community of Dorchester.
- Iowa
- Allamakee County
- This Dorchester is located in Allamakee County and lies 1,183 miles [1,903.9 km]<2> to the north northwest of the Dorchester that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Allamakee County community of Dorchester.
- Maryland
- Charles County
- This Dorchester is located in Charles County and lies 801 miles [1,289.1 km]<2> to the north northeast of the Dorchester that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Charles County community of Dorchester.
- Massachusetts
- Suffolk County
- This Dorchester is located in Suffolk County and lies 1,178 miles [1,895.8 km]<2> to the north northeast of the Dorchester that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Suffolk County community of Dorchester.
- Missouri
- Greene 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 Missouri community of Dorchester [Greene County].
- Nebraska
- Saline County
- This Dorchester is located in Saline County and lies 1,208 miles [1,944.1 km]<2> to the northwest of the Dorchester that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Saline County community of Dorchester.
- New Brunswick
- This Dorchester lies 1,578 miles [2,539.5 km]<2> to the north northeast of the Dorchester that is located in Hillsborough County.
- New Hampshire
- Grafton County
- This Dorchester is located in Grafton County and lies 1,237 miles [1,990.8 km]<2> to the north northeast of the Dorchester that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Grafton County community of Dorchester.
- New Jersey
- Cumberland County
- This Dorchester is located in Cumberland County and lies 891 miles [1,433.9 km]<2> to the north northeast of the Dorchester that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cumberland County community of Dorchester.
- North Carolina
- Forsyth County
- This Dorchester is located in Forsyth County and lies 579 miles [931.8 km]<2> to the north of the Dorchester that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Forsyth County community of Dorchester.
- Ontario
- This Dorchester lies 1,040 miles [1,673.7 km]<2> to the north of the Dorchester that is located in Hillsborough County.
- South Carolina
- Charleston County
- This Dorchester is located in Charleston County and lies 368 miles [592.2 km]<2> to the north northeast of the Dorchester that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Charleston County community of Dorchester.
- Dorchester County
- This Dorchester is located in Dorchester County and lies 378 miles [608.3 km] to the north northeast of the Dorchester that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dorchester County community of Dorchester.
- Texas
- Grayson County
- This Dorchester is located in Grayson County and lies 928 miles [1,493.5 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Dorchester that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Grayson County community of Dorchester.
- Virginia
- Richmond City
- This Dorchester is located in Richmond City and lies 717 miles [1,153.9 km]<2> to the north northeast of the Dorchester that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Richmond City community of Dorchester.
- Wise County
- This Dorchester is located in Wise County and lies 620 miles [997.8 km] to the north of the Dorchester that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wise County community of Dorchester.
- Wisconsin
- Clark County
- This Dorchester is located in Clark County and lies 1,254 miles [2,018.1 km]<2> to the north northwest of the Dorchester that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clark County community of Dorchester.
Curious and Interesting Names Near Dorchester ...
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.
- Archer
(Less than 2 miles to the east)
- Archer is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Archer
- Ben Hur
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
- Ben Hur is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ben Hur
- Blue Moon Court
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Blue Moon Court is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blue Moon Court
- Bonniehaven
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Bonniehaven is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bonniehaven
- Bryans
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Bryans is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bryans
- Buffalo
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Buffalo is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buffalo
- Buffalo Gardens
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Buffalo Gardens is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buffalo Gardens
- Cairo
(Less than 2 miles to the east)
- Cairo is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cairo
- Canning
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Canning is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Canning
- Central Court
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Central Court is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Central Court
- Cones
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Cones is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cones
- Courier City
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
- Courier City is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Courier City
- Continue List (28 more) ...
- Dills
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
- Dills is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dills
- Edgewater Park
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
- Edgewater Park is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edgewater Park
- Edison Park
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
- Edison Park is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edison Park
- Eldorado
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
- Eldorado is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eldorado
- Elizabeth
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Elizabeth is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elizabeth
- Erin Place
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Erin Place is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Erin Place
- Estuary
(Less than 2 miles to the east)
- Estuary is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Estuary
- Francis
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Francis is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Francis
- Gary
(Less than 2 miles to the east)
- Gary is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gary
- Garytown
(Less than 2 miles to the east)
- Garytown is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Garytown
- Geneva
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Geneva is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Geneva
- Grove Heights
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Grove Heights is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grove Heights
- Harbour Court
(Less than 2 miles to the south)
- Harbour Court is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harbour Court
- Homestead
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Homestead is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Homestead
- Island Place
(Less than 2 miles to the south)
- Island Place is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Island Place
- Jensen Place
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Jensen Place is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jensen Place
- Lucky Strike
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Lucky Strike is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lucky Strike
- Lyons
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Lyons is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lyons
- Maine Park
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
- Maine Park is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maine Park
- Michigan Park
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
- Michigan Park is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Michigan Park
- Panama
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
- Panama is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Panama
- Piney Woods
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Piney Woods is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Piney Woods
- Sparkman Place
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Sparkman Place is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sparkman Place
- Suburb Royal
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
- Suburb Royal is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Suburb Royal
- Tanner Place
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Tanner Place is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tanner Place
- Thrashers
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Thrashers is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Thrashers
- Watch Hill
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
- Watch Hill is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Watch Hill
- Woodlawn Park
(Less than 2 miles to the west)
- Woodlawn Park is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodlawn Park
How Far From Dorchester 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 Dorchester to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Dorchester and extending to:
- Tampa, which is the Seat of Hillsborough County, lies just to the North.
- Tallahassee, which is the State Capital of Florida, lies 203 miles [326.7 km]<2> to the north northwest (NNW). If you could drive a straight line from Dorchester to Tallahassee, with an average speed<4>of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, it would take a little over three hours to make the trip. A comfortable walk of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour would take 12 days. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take 8 days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 817 miles [1,314.8 km] to the north northeast (NNE). Driving would take just about two full days, a buggy would take 32 days and walking would take 47 days.
- The shortest distance<5> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,619 miles [10,652.2 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,287 miles [11,727.3 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,186 miles [8,346.1 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>'
Footnotes ...
| <1> | 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 Dorchester, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy. |
| <2> | 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- Dorchester) to Point B. In other words: 'As the crow flies'. |
| <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 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 Dorchester 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 Dorchester 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 Dorchester. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 27.9534, Longitude: -82.4534 In this case, the coordinates for Dorchester have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <6> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 310.826 degrees. |
| <7> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 305.223 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 309.888 degrees. |
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