Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Kingston, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Kingston and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Kingston
- 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 Kingston:
- 33.480137, -82.079007
- 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 Kingston
- 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 Richmond County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Richmond County
- Since Kingston is near Columbia County and also Aiken County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Columbia County
- eBird sighting report for Aiken 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 Kingston ...
We found 68 communities that share the name Kingston.
There are two communities within Georgia that are also named Kingston.
Beyond Georgia, we know of another 53 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 53 communities, 50 are located in the United States and five are in Canada.
In addition to the above occurrences of Kingston, we know of thirteen communities located outside of the United States and Canada.
- Communities Located In Georgia ...
- Bartow County
- Muscogee County
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Autauga 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 Alabama community of Kingston [Autauga County].
- Jefferson County
- This Kingston is located in Jefferson County and lies 270 miles [434.5 km]<1> to the west of the Kingston that is located in Richmond County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of Kingston.
- Talladega County
- This Kingston is located in Talladega County and lies 239 miles [384.6 km] to the west of the Kingston that is located in Richmond County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Talladega County community of Kingston.
- Arkansas
- Madison County
- This Kingston is located in Madison County and lies 672 miles [1,081.5 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Kingston that is located in Richmond County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Madison County community of Kingston.
- Yell County
- This Kingston is located in Yell County and lies 649 miles [1,044.5 km] to the west northwest of the Kingston that is located in Richmond County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Yell County community of Kingston.
- California
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Adams County
- This Kingston is located in Adams County and lies 660 miles [1,062.2 km]<1> to the northwest of the Kingston that is located in Richmond County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Adams County community of Kingston.
- DeKalb County
- This Kingston is located in DeKalb County and lies 697 miles [1,121.7 km] to the north northwest of the Kingston that is located in Richmond County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the DeKalb County community of Kingston.
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Decatur County
- This Kingston is located in Decatur County and lies 820 miles [1,319.7 km]<1> to the northwest of the Kingston that is located in Richmond County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Decatur County community of Kingston.
- Des Moines County
- This Kingston is located in Des Moines County and lies 713 miles [1,147.5 km] to the northwest of the Kingston that is located in Richmond County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Des Moines County community of Kingston.
- Kansas
- Labette 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 Kingston [Labette County].
- Shawnee County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Kansas community of Kingston [Shawnee County].
- Kentucky
- Fayette County
- This Kingston is located in Fayette County and lies 344 miles [553.6 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Kingston that is located in Richmond County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fayette County community of Kingston.
- Madison County
- This Kingston is located in Madison County and lies 312 miles [502.1 km] to the north northwest of the Kingston that is located in Richmond County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Madison County community of Kingston.
- Louisiana
- Maryland
- Howard County
- This Kingston is located in Howard County and lies 490 miles [788.6 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Kingston that is located in Richmond County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Howard County community of Kingston.
- Somerset County
- This Kingston is located in Somerset County and lies 476 miles [766 km] to the northeast of the Kingston that is located in Richmond County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Somerset County community of Kingston.
- Massachusetts
- Middlesex County
- This Kingston is located in Middlesex County and lies 852 miles [1,371.2 km]<1> to the northeast of the Kingston that is located in Richmond County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Middlesex County community of Kingston.
- Plymouth County
- This Kingston is located in Plymouth County and lies 853 miles [1,372.8 km] to the northeast of the Kingston that is located in Richmond County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Plymouth County community of Kingston.
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Caldwell County
- This Kingston is located in Caldwell County and lies 786 miles [1,264.9 km]<1> to the northwest of the Kingston that is located in Richmond County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Caldwell County community of Kingston.
- Washington 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 Missouri community of Kingston [Washington County].
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- Churchill 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 Nevada community of Kingston [Churchill County].
- Lander County
- This Kingston is located in Lander County and lies 1,974 miles [3,176.8 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Kingston that is located in Richmond County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lander County community of Kingston.
- New Brunswick
- This Kingston lies 1,190 miles [1,915.1 km]<1> to the northeast of the Kingston that is located in Richmond County.
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- This Kingston lies 1,795 miles [2,888.8 km]<1> to the northeast of the Kingston that is located in Richmond County.
- Nova Scotia
- This Kingston lies 1,208 miles [1,944.1 km]<1> to the northeast of the Kingston that is located in Richmond County.
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Ontario
- This Kingston lies 800 miles [1,287.5 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Kingston that is located in Richmond County.
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Luzerne County
- This Kingston is located in Luzerne County and lies 635 miles [1,021.9 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Kingston that is located in Richmond County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Luzerne County community of Kingston.
- Westmoreland County
- This Kingston is located in Westmoreland County and lies 493 miles [793.4 km] to the north northeast of the Kingston that is located in Richmond County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Westmoreland County community of Kingston.
- Prince Edward Island
- This Kingston lies 1,323 miles [2,129.2 km]<1> to the northeast of the Kingston that is located in Richmond County.
- Rhode Island
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Virginia
- Campbell County
- This Kingston is located in Campbell County and lies 304 miles [489.2 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Kingston that is located in Richmond County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Campbell County community of Kingston.
- Roanoke County
- This Kingston is located in Roanoke County and lies 290 miles [466.7 km] to the north northeast of the Kingston that is located in Richmond County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Roanoke County community of Kingston.
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Alabama
- Communities Beyond North America ...
- Australia
- - Tasmania
- Distance: 9,711 miles [15,628.3 km]<1> to the west southwest
- - Victoria
- Distance: 9,850 miles [15,852 km] to the west southwest
- - Queensland
- Distance: 9,160 miles [14,741.6 km] to the west
- Scotland
- Distance: 3,903 miles [6,281.3 km]<1> to the northeast
- England
- - South Cambridgeshire
- Distance: 4,113 miles [6,619.2 km]<1> to the northeast
- - Caterbury
- Distance: 4,180 miles [6,727.1 km] to the northeast
- - Purbeck
- Distance: 4,059 miles [6,532.3 km] to the northeast
- - Isle of Wight
- Distance: 4,090 miles [6,582.2 km] to the northeast
- - Devon
- Distance: 3,986 miles [6,414.8 km] to the northeast
- Jamaica
- Distance: 1,116 miles [1,796 km]<1> to the south southeast
- Norfolk Island
- Distance: 8,362 miles [13,457.3 km]<1> to the west southwest
- New Zealand
- - Otago
- Distance: 8,687 miles [13,980.4 km]<1> to the southwest
- - Wellington
- Distance: 8,317 miles [13,384.9 km] to the west southwest
- Australia
Curious and Interesting Names Near Kingston ...
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.
- Arrow Head
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arrow Head
- Arrow Head is located in Columbia County
- Colony Park
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Colony Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Colony Park
- Colony Park is located in Richmond County
- Foxhall
(Less than 2 miles to the north) - Glenn Hills
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glenn Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glenn Hills
- Glenn Hills is located in Richmond County
- Golden Terrace
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Golden Terrace have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Golden Terrace
- Golden Terrace is located in Richmond County
- Highgate
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast) - Hillbrook
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest) - Holiday Park
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holiday Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holiday Park
- Holiday Park is located in Columbia County
- Lulaville
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north) - Martinez
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Martinez have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Martinez
- Martinez is located in Columbia County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Martinez <5>
- Mayo
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast) - Maysville ‑ Historic
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest) - Continue List (11 more) ...
- Meadowview
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadowview have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadowview
- Meadowview is located in Columbia County
- Memory Park
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Memory Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Memory Park
- Memory Park is located in Columbia County
- Population from the 2010 Census: 122 people
- Quail Creek
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Quail Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quail Creek
- Quail Creek is located in Columbia County
- Ridge Crossing
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ridge Crossing have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ridge Crossing
- Ridge Crossing is located in Columbia County
- Ridge Point
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ridge Point have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ridge Point
- Ridge Point is located in Columbia County
- Rockbrook
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east) - Summerville
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Summerville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Summerville
- Summerville is located in Richmond County
- Sweetbriar
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sweetbriar have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sweetbriar
- Sweetbriar is located in Columbia County
- Tanglewood
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tanglewood have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tanglewood
- Tanglewood is located in Richmond County
- Tower Pines
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tower Pines have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tower Pines
- Tower Pines is located in Richmond County
- Valley Park
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Valley Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Valley Park
- Valley Park is located in Richmond County
- Meadowview
How Far From Kingston 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 Kingston to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Kingston and extending to:
- Augusta, which is the Seat of Richmond County, lies just to the East Southeast.
- Atlanta, which is the State Capital of Georgia, lies 134 miles [215.7 km]<1> to the west (W). If you could drive a straight line from Kingston to Atlanta, with an average speed<6>of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, it would take less than three hours to make the trip. A comfortable walk of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour would take 8 days. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take 6 days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 467 miles [751.6 km] to the northeast (NE). Driving would take most of a day, a buggy would take 19 days and walking would take 27 days.
- The shortest distance<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,352 miles [10,222.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,047 miles [11,341 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,928 miles [7,930.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<10>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Kingston. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for State of Georgia: https://georgia.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 obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Kingston) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Kingston. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 33.4801, Longitude: -82.0790 In this case, the coordinates for Kingston 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 Kingston 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 Kingston, 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're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <6> | 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. |
| <7> | 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 Kingston to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 310.907 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 306.089 degrees. |
| <10> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 308.468 degrees. |