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.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Dorchester
- 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.
- 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:
- 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:
- eBird sighting report for Pinellas County
- 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:
- Waymark.com
Communities Also Named Dorchester ...
We found twenty communities that share the name Dorchester.
Within Florida, the name Dorchester is unique.
Beyond Florida, 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 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.
- Colorado
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) - Ben Hur
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest) - Blue Moon Court
(Less than 2 miles to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Blue Moon Court have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blue Moon Court
- Blue Moon Court is located in Hillsborough County
- Bonniehaven
(Less than 2 miles to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bonniehaven have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bonniehaven
- Bonniehaven is located in Hillsborough County
- Bryans
(Less than 2 miles to the north) - Buffalo
(Less than 2 miles to the north) - Buffalo Gardens
(Less than 2 miles to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Buffalo Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buffalo Gardens
- Buffalo Gardens is located in Hillsborough County
- Cairo
(Less than 2 miles to the east) - Canning
(Less than 2 miles to the north) - Central Court
(Less than 2 miles to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Central Court have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Central Court
- Central Court is located in Hillsborough County
- Cones
(Less than 2 miles to the north) - Courier City
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Courier City have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Courier City
- Courier City is located in Hillsborough County
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- Dills
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest) - Edgewater Park
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Edgewater Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edgewater Park
- Edgewater Park is located in Hillsborough County
- Edison Park
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Edison Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edison Park
- Edison Park is located in Hillsborough County
- Eldorado
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest) - Elizabeth
(Less than 2 miles to the north) - Erin Place
(Less than 2 miles to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Erin Place have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Erin Place
- Erin Place is located in Hillsborough County
- Estuary
(Less than 2 miles to the east) - Francis
(Less than 2 miles to the north) - Gary
(Less than 2 miles to the east) - Garytown
(Less than 2 miles to the east) - Geneva
(Less than 2 miles to the north) - Grove Heights
(Less than 2 miles to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grove Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grove Heights
- Grove Heights is located in Hillsborough County
- Harbour Court
(Less than 2 miles to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harbour Court have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harbour Court
- Harbour Court is located in Hillsborough County
- Homestead
(Less than 2 miles to the north) - Island Place
(Less than 2 miles to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Island Place have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Island Place
- Island Place is located in Hillsborough County
- Jensen Place
(Less than 2 miles to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jensen Place have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jensen Place
- Jensen Place is located in Hillsborough County
- Lucky Strike
(Less than 2 miles to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lucky Strike have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lucky Strike
- Lucky Strike is located in Hillsborough County
- Lyons
(Less than 2 miles to the north) - Maine Park
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maine Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maine Park
- Maine Park is located in Hillsborough County
- Michigan Park
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Michigan Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Michigan Park
- Michigan Park is located in Hillsborough County
- Panama
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast) - Piney Woods
(Less than 2 miles to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Piney Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Piney Woods
- Piney Woods is located in Hillsborough County
- Sparkman Place
(Less than 2 miles to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sparkman Place have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sparkman Place
- Sparkman Place is located in Hillsborough County
- Suburb Royal
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Suburb Royal have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Suburb Royal
- Suburb Royal is located in Hillsborough County
- Tanner Place
(Less than 2 miles to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tanner Place have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tanner Place
- Tanner Place is located in Hillsborough County
- Thrashers
(Less than 2 miles to the north) - Watch Hill
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Watch Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Watch Hill
- Watch Hill is located in Hillsborough County
- Woodlawn Park
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodlawn Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodlawn Park
- Woodlawn Park is located in Hillsborough County
- Dills
How Far From Dorchester 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 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<5>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<6> 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).<7>
- 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).<8>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,186 miles [8,346.1 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Dorchester. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Hillsborough County: www.hillsboroughcounty.org/
The official website for State of Florida: www.myflorida.com/
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 '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- Dorchester) to Point B.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). |
| <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 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> | 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 Dorchester 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 310.826 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 305.223 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 309.888 degrees. |