Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Devonshire, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Devonshire and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Devonshire
- 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 Devonshire:
- 39.880595, -86.058874
- 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 Devonshire
- 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 Marion County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Marion County
- Since Devonshire is near Hamilton County and also Hancock County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Hamilton County
- eBird sighting report for Hancock 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 Devonshire ...
We found thirteen communities that share the name Devonshire.
Within Indiana, the name Devonshire is unique.
Beyond Indiana, we know of another thirteen communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these thirteen communities, twelve are located in the United States and one is in Canada.
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- California
- San Mateo County
- This Devonshire is located in San Mateo County and lies 1,945 miles [3,130.2 km]<1> to the west of the Devonshire that is located in Marion County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the San Mateo County community of Devonshire.
- Delaware
- New Castle County
- This Devonshire is located in New Castle County and lies 557 miles [896.4 km]<1> to the east of the Devonshire that is located in Marion County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the New Castle County community of Devonshire.
- Georgia
- Clayton County
- This Devonshire is located in Clayton County and lies 446 miles [717.8 km]<1> to the south southeast of the Devonshire that is located in Marion County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clayton County community of Devonshire.
- Fulton County
- This Devonshire is located in Fulton County and lies 443 miles [712.9 km] to the south of the Devonshire that is located in Marion County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fulton County community of Devonshire.
- Paulding County
- This Devonshire is located in Paulding County and lies 420 miles [675.9 km] to the south of the Devonshire that is located in Marion County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Paulding County community of Devonshire.
- Illinois
- Cook 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 Illinois community of Devonshire [Cook County].
- Maryland
- Anne Arundel County
- This Devonshire is located in Anne Arundel County and lies 504 miles [811.1 km]<1> to the east of the Devonshire that is located in Marion County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Anne Arundel County community of Devonshire.
- New Jersey
- Atlantic County
- This Devonshire is located in Atlantic County and lies 605 miles [973.7 km]<1> to the east of the Devonshire that is located in Marion County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Atlantic County community of Devonshire.
- North Carolina
- Mecklenburg County
- This Devonshire is located in Mecklenburg County and lies 432 miles [695.2 km]<1> to the southeast of the Devonshire that is located in Marion County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mecklenburg County community of Devonshire.
- Ontario
- This Devonshire lies 668 miles [1,075 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Devonshire that is located in Marion County.
- South Carolina
- Anderson County
- This Devonshire is located in Anderson County and lies 412 miles [663 km]<1> to the south southeast of the Devonshire that is located in Marion County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Anderson County community of Devonshire.
- York County
- This Devonshire is located in York County and lies 436 miles [701.7 km] to the southeast of the Devonshire that is located in Marion County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the York County community of Devonshire.
- Virginia
- Prince William County
- This Devonshire is located in Prince William County and lies 471 miles [758 km]<1> to the east of the Devonshire that is located in Marion County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Prince William County community of Devonshire.
- California
Curious and Interesting Names Near Devonshire ...
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.
- Bluestone
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the north) - Cedar Cove
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedar Cove have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Cove
- Cedar Cove is located in Hamilton County
- Chesterton
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chesterton have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chesterton
- Chesterton is located in Hamilton County
- Forest Ridge
(5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Ridge
- Forest Ridge is located in Hamilton County
- Harvard Park
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harvard Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harvard Park
- Harvard Park is located in Hamilton County
- Heritage Green
(5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heritage Green have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heritage Green
- Heritage Green is located in Hamilton County
- Heritage Meadows
(5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heritage Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heritage Meadows
- Heritage Meadows is located in Hamilton County
- Hickory Woods
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hickory Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Woods
- Hickory Woods is located in Hamilton County
- Indian Lake
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Lake
- Indian Lake is located in Marion County
- Ivy Hills
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest) - Masthead
(5 miles [8 km] to the northeast) - Mayflower Meadows
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mayflower Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mayflower Meadows
- Mayflower Meadows is located in Marion County
- Continue List (14 more) ...
- Meridian Hills
(5 miles [8 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meridian Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meridian Hills
- Meridian Hills is located in Marion County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,718 people
- North Crows Nest
(5 miles [8 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for North Crows Nest have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Crows Nest
- North Crows Nest is located in Marion County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 47 people
- Orchard Park
(5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Orchard Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Orchard Park
- Orchard Park is located in Hamilton County
- Quaker Ridge
(5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Quaker Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quaker Ridge
- Quaker Ridge is located in Hamilton County
- Rainbow Highlands
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rainbow Highlands have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rainbow Highlands
- Rainbow Highlands is located in Marion County
- Ravenswood
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ravenswood have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ravenswood
- Ravenswood is located in Marion County
- River Edge
(5 miles [8 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for River Edge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for River Edge
- River Edge is located in Hamilton County
- Round Up
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the north) - Timber Springs
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Timber Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Timber Springs
- Timber Springs is located in Hamilton County
- Trails End
(5 miles [8 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Trails End have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Trails End
- Trails End is located in Hamilton County
- Walnut Hills
(5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Walnut Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Walnut Hills
- Walnut Hills is located in Hamilton County
- White Horse Rapids
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for White Horse Rapids have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for White Horse Rapids
- White Horse Rapids is located in Hamilton County
- Williams Creek
(5 miles [8 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Williams Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Williams Creek
- Williams Creek is located in Marion County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 429 people
- Woods Edge
(5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woods Edge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woods Edge
- Woods Edge is located in Hamilton County
- Meridian Hills
How Far From Devonshire to ...
We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers, Almanacs & Directories that were published in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the Gazetteers include the distance from a community such as Devonshire to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Devonshire and extending to:
- Indianapolis, which is the Seat of Marion County, lies 9 miles [14.5 km]<1> to the southwest. If you could walk a straight line from Devonshire to Indianapolis, with an average speed<4> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take four to five hours to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take a little over three hours.
- Indianapolis, which is the State Capital of Indiana, lies 9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest (SW). The buggy would take a little over three hours and walking would take four to five hours.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 486 miles [782.1 km] to the east (E). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take most of a day, a buggy would take 19 days and walking would take 28 days.
- The shortest distance<5> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,219 miles [10,008.5 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,948 miles [11,181.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,826 miles [7,766.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Devonshire. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for State of Indiana: https://www.in.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- Devonshire) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Devonshire. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.8806, Longitude: -86.0589 In this case, the coordinates for Devonshire 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 Devonshire 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 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 Devonshire to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East. |
| <6> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 313.413 degrees. |
| <7> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 309.879 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 308.387 degrees. |