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:
- 40.977147, -91.040529
- 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 Des Moines County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Des Moines County
- Since Kingston is near Henderson County and also Louisa County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Henderson County
- eBird sighting report for Louisa 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 is one other community in Iowa which is also named Kingston.
Beyond Iowa, we know of another 54 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 54 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 Iowa ...
- 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 564 miles [907.7 km]<1> to the south southeast of the Kingston that is located in Des Moines 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 588 miles [946.3 km] to the south southeast of the Kingston that is located in Des Moines 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 365 miles [587.4 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Kingston that is located in Des Moines 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 429 miles [690.4 km] to the south southwest of the Kingston that is located in Des Moines County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Yell County community of Kingston.
- California
- Georgia
- Bartow County
- This Kingston is located in Bartow County and lies 572 miles [920.5 km]<1> to the southeast of the Kingston that is located in Des Moines County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bartow County community of Kingston.
- Muscogee County
- This Kingston is located in Muscogee County and lies 673 miles [1,083.1 km] to the south southeast of the Kingston that is located in Des Moines County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Muscogee County community of Kingston.
- Richmond County
- This Kingston is located in Richmond County and lies 713 miles [1,147.5 km] to the southeast of the Kingston that is located in Des Moines County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Richmond County community of Kingston.
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Adams County
- This Kingston is located in Adams County and lies 80 miles [128.7 km]<1> to the south of the Kingston that is located in Des Moines 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 141 miles [226.9 km] to the northeast of the Kingston that is located in Des Moines County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the DeKalb County community of Kingston.
- Indiana
- 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 403 miles [648.6 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Kingston that is located in Des Moines 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 429 miles [690.4 km] to the east southeast of the Kingston that is located in Des Moines 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 751 miles [1,208.6 km]<1> to the east of the Kingston that is located in Des Moines 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 838 miles [1,348.6 km] to the east of the Kingston that is located in Des Moines 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 1,023 miles [1,646.4 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Kingston that is located in Des Moines 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 1,050 miles [1,689.8 km] to the east of the Kingston that is located in Des Moines 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 182 miles [292.9 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Kingston that is located in Des Moines 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 1,376 miles [2,214.5 km]<1> to the west of the Kingston that is located in Des Moines County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lander County community of Kingston.
- New Brunswick
- This Kingston lies 1,294 miles [2,082.5 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Kingston that is located in Des Moines County.
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- This Kingston lies 1,908 miles [3,070.6 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Kingston that is located in Des Moines County.
- Nova Scotia
- This Kingston lies 1,340 miles [2,156.5 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Kingston that is located in Des Moines County.
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Ontario
- This Kingston lies 771 miles [1,240.8 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Kingston that is located in Des Moines County.
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Luzerne County
- This Kingston is located in Luzerne County and lies 786 miles [1,264.9 km]<1> to the east of the Kingston that is located in Des Moines 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 614 miles [988.1 km] to the east of the Kingston that is located in Des Moines County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Westmoreland County community of Kingston.
- Prince Edward Island
- This Kingston lies 1,425 miles [2,293.3 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Kingston that is located in Des Moines County.
- Rhode Island
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Virginia
- Campbell County
- This Kingston is located in Campbell County and lies 685 miles [1,102.4 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Kingston that is located in Des Moines 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 641 miles [1,031.6 km] to the east southeast of the Kingston that is located in Des Moines 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: 9,492 miles [15,275.9 km]<1> to the west southwest
- - Victoria
- Distance: 9,523 miles [15,325.8 km] to the west southwest
- - Queensland
- Distance: 8,740 miles [14,065.7 km] to the west
- Scotland
- Distance: 3,821 miles [6,149.3 km]<1> to the northeast
- England
- - South Cambridgeshire
- Distance: 4,097 miles [6,593.5 km]<1> to the northeast
- - Caterbury
- Distance: 4,174 miles [6,717.4 km] to the northeast
- - Purbeck
- Distance: 4,072 miles [6,553.2 km] to the northeast
- - Isle of Wight
- Distance: 4,100 miles [6,598.3 km] to the northeast
- - Devon
- Distance: 4,009 miles [6,451.9 km] to the northeast
- Jamaica
- Distance: 1,795 miles [2,888.8 km]<1> to the south southeast
- Norfolk Island
- Distance: 8,035 miles [12,931.1 km]<1> to the west southwest
- New Zealand
- - Otago
- Distance: 8,569 miles [13,790.5 km]<1> to the west southwest
- - Wellington
- Distance: 8,170 miles [13,148.3 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.
- Bald Bluff
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bald Bluff have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bald Bluff
- Bald Bluff is located in Henderson County (IL)
- Beaverdale
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Beaverdale have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beaverdale
- Beaverdale is located in Des Moines County
- Biggsville
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Biggsville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Biggsville
- Biggsville is located in Henderson County (IL)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 273 people
- Dodgeville
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dodgeville
- Dodgeville is located in Des Moines County
- Gulf Port
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gulf Port
- Gulf Port is located in Henderson County (IL)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 46 people
- Hopper
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the south) - Keithsburg
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Keithsburg
- Keithsburg is located in Mercer County (IL)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 569 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Keithsburg <5>
- Lone Tree
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the south) - Mediapolis
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mediapolis
- Mediapolis is located in Des Moines County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,514 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mediapolis <5>
- Pleasant Grove
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pleasant Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant Grove
- Pleasant Grove is located in Des Moines County
- Prairie Grove
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Prairie Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Prairie Grove
- Prairie Grove is located in Des Moines County
- Reeds
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
How Far From Kingston 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 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:
- Burlington, which is the Seat of Des Moines County, lies 12 miles [19.3 km]<1> to the south southwest. If you could walk a straight line from Kingston to Burlington, with an average speed<6> 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.
- Des Moines, which is the State Capital of Iowa, lies 140 miles [225.3 km] to the west northwest (WNW). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take less than three hours, a buggy would take 6 days and walking would take 8 days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 754 miles [1,213.4 km] to the east (E). Driving would take just about two full days, a buggy would take 30 days and walking would take 43 days.
- The shortest distance<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,350 miles [10,219.3 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,093 miles [11,415.1 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,980 miles [8,014.5 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 Des Moines County: www.co.des-moines.ia.us/
The official website for State of Iowa: https://www.iowa.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line 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: 40.9771, Longitude: -91.0405 |
| <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 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 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 316.707 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 313.803 degrees. |
| <10> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 310.499 degrees. |