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As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).

When in Stony Point, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Stony Point and the surrounding area.

  • Weather ...
  • 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 Stony Point:
    • 39.094449, -94.760239
    • 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 Stony Point
  • 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 Stony Point ...

We found 28 communities that share the name Stony Point.

Within Kansas, the name Stony Point is unique.

Beyond Kansas, we know of another 28 communities that are located throughout in the United States.

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Arkansas
      • Perry County
      • This Stony Point is located in Perry County and lies 301 miles [484.4 km]<1> to the south southeast of the Stony Point that is located in Wyandotte County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Perry County community of Stony Point.
      • White 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 Arkansas community of Stony Point [White County].
    • California
      • Sonoma County
      • This Stony Point is located in Sonoma County and lies 1,502 miles [2,417.2 km]<1> to the west of the Stony Point that is located in Wyandotte County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sonoma County community of Stony Point.
    • Indiana
      • Jefferson 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 Indiana community of Stony Point [Jefferson County].
    • Kentucky
      • Bourbon County
      • This Stony Point is located in Bourbon County and lies 573 miles [922.2 km]<1> to the east of the Stony Point that is located in Wyandotte County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bourbon County community of Stony Point.
    • Michigan
      • Barry County
      • This Stony Point is located in Barry County and lies 541 miles [870.7 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Stony Point that is located in Wyandotte County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Barry County community of Stony Point.
      • Jackson 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 Michigan community of Stony Point [Jackson County].
      • Monroe County
      • This Stony Point is located in Monroe County and lies 634 miles [1,020.3 km] to the east northeast of the Stony Point that is located in Wyandotte County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Monroe County community of Stony Point.
    • Missouri
      • Jackson County
      • Although located in Jackson County, we don't know the location within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jackson County community of Stony Point.
    • New York
      • Rensselaer County
      • This Stony Point is located in Rensselaer County and lies 1,120 miles [1,802.5 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Stony Point that is located in Wyandotte County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rensselaer County community of Stony Point.
      • Rockland County
      • This Stony Point is located in Rockland County and lies 1,103 miles [1,775.1 km] to the east northeast of the Stony Point that is located in Wyandotte County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rockland County community of Stony Point.
    • North Carolina
      • Alexander County
      • This Stony Point is located in Alexander County and lies 782 miles [1,258.5 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Stony Point that is located in Wyandotte County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Alexander County community of Stony Point.
      • Cleveland County
      • This Stony Point is located in Cleveland County and lies 777 miles [1,250.5 km] to the east southeast of the Stony Point that is located in Wyandotte County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cleveland County community of Stony Point.
    • Ohio
      • Meigs County
      • This community is historic<3> and although located in Meigs County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Meigs County community of Stony Point.
      • Muskingum County
      • This community is historic and although located in Muskingum County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Muskingum County community of Stony Point.
    • Oklahoma
      • Adair County
      • This Stony Point is located in Adair County and lies 224 miles [360.5 km]<1> to the south of the Stony Point that is located in Wyandotte County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Adair County community of Stony Point.
      • Le Flore County
      • This Stony Point is located in Le Flore County and lies 265 miles [426.5 km] to the south of the Stony Point that is located in Wyandotte County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Le Flore County community of Stony Point.
    • Pennsylvania
      • Berks County
      • This Stony Point is located in Berks County and lies 1,011 miles [1,627 km]<1> to the east of the Stony Point that is located in Wyandotte County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Berks County community of Stony Point.
      • Bucks 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 Pennsylvania community of Stony Point [Bucks County].
      • Crawford County
      • This Stony Point is located in Crawford County and lies 777 miles [1,250.5 km] to the east northeast of the Stony Point that is located in Wyandotte County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Crawford County community of Stony Point.
      • Franklin County
      • This Stony Point is located in Franklin County and lies 903 miles [1,453.2 km] to the east of the Stony Point that is located in Wyandotte County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Franklin County community of Stony Point.
      • Greene County
      • This Stony Point is located in Greene County and lies 783 miles [1,260.1 km] to the east of the Stony Point that is located in Wyandotte County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Greene County community of Stony Point.
      • Perry County
      • This Stony Point is located in Perry County and lies 920 miles [1,480.6 km] to the east of the Stony Point that is located in Wyandotte County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Perry County community of Stony Point.
    • South Carolina
      • Greenwood County
      • This Stony Point is located in Greenwood County and lies 773 miles [1,244 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Stony Point that is located in Wyandotte County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Greenwood County community of Stony Point.
    • Tennessee
      • Dickson County
      • This Stony Point is located in Dickson County and lies 441 miles [709.7 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Stony Point that is located in Wyandotte County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dickson County community of Stony Point.
      • Hawkins County
      • This Stony Point is located in Hawkins County and lies 675 miles [1,086.3 km] to the east southeast of the Stony Point that is located in Wyandotte County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hawkins County community of Stony Point.
      • Knox County
      • This Stony Point is located in Knox County and lies 640 miles [1,030 km] to the east southeast of the Stony Point that is located in Wyandotte County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Knox County community of Stony Point.
    • Virginia
      • Albemarle County
      • This Stony Point is located in Albemarle County and lies 882 miles [1,419.4 km]<1> to the east of the Stony Point that is located in Wyandotte County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Albemarle County community of Stony Point.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Stony Point ...

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.

  • Countryside
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Countryside have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Countryside
    • Countryside is located in Johnson County
  • Edwardsville
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Edwardsville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edwardsville
    • Edwardsville is located in Wyandotte County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 4,501 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Edwardsville <5>
  • Fairway
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fairway have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairway
    • Fairway is located in Johnson County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,963 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Fairway <5>
  • Frisbie
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Frisbie have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Frisbie
    • Frisbie is located in Johnson County
  • Grandview
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grandview have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grandview
    • Grandview is located in Wyandotte County
  • Grays Park
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grays Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grays Park
    • Grays Park is located in Wyandotte County
  • Holliday
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holliday have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holliday
    • Holliday is located in Johnson County
  • Kansas City
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
  • Maywood
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maywood have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maywood
    • Maywood is located in Wyandotte County
  • Mission
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mission have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mission
    • Mission is located in Johnson County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 9,873 people
    • Former name for Mission:
    • Mission Hill Acres
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mission <5>
  • Mission Woods
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mission Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mission Woods
    • Mission Woods is located in Johnson County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 195 people
  • Piper
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Piper have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Piper
    • Piper is located in Wyandotte County
  • Continue List   (4 more) ...
    • Stone
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stone have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stone
      • Stone is located in Leavenworth County
    • Sunflower
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunflower have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunflower
      • Sunflower is located in Wyandotte County
    • Victory Junction
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Victory Junction have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Victory Junction
      • Victory Junction is located in Leavenworth County
    • Vinewood
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vinewood have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vinewood
      • Vinewood is located in Wyandotte County

How Far From Stony Point 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 Stony Point to various places of note, such as the White House.

With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Stony Point and extending to:

  • Kansas City, which is the Seat of Wyandotte County, lies just to the East Northeast.
  • Topeka, which is the State Capital of Kansas, lies 49 miles [78.9 km]<1> to the west (W). If you could walk a straight line from Stony Point to Topeka, with an average speed<6> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take about three full days to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take most of two days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 949 miles [1,527.3 km] to the east (E). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take most of two days, a buggy would take 37 days and walking would take 54 days.
  • The shortest distance<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,578 miles [10,586.3 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,324 miles [11,786.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,213 miles [8,389.5 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<10>

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Stony Point. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for Wyandotte County: www.wycokck.org/

The official website for State of Kansas: https://portal.kansas.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>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- Stony Point) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Stony Point. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.0944, Longitude: -94.7602       In this case, the coordinates for Stony Point 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 Stony Point 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 Stony Point, 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 Stony Point 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 319.154 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 316.373 degrees.
<10>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 312.752 degrees.









 

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