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Outdoor Activities ...

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

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

  • 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 Warwick:
    • 42.682080, -72.338590
    • 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 Warwick
  • 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 Warwick ...

We found 28 communities that share the name Warwick.

Within Massachusetts, the name Warwick is unique.

Beyond Massachusetts, we know of another 28 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 28 communities, 25 are located in the United States and five are in Canada.

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • Geneva County
      • This community is historic<1> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Alabama community of Warwick [Geneva County].
    • Alberta
      • This Warwick lies 1,947 miles [3,133.4 km]<2> to the northwest of the Warwick that is located in Franklin County.
    • Colorado
      • Prowers County
      • This Warwick is located in Prowers County and lies 1,596 miles [2,568.5 km]<2> to the west of the Warwick that is located in Franklin County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Prowers County community of Warwick.
    • Delaware
      • Sussex County
      • This Warwick is located in Sussex County and lies 319 miles [513.4 km]<2> to the south southwest of the Warwick that is located in Franklin County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sussex County community of Warwick.
    • Georgia
      • Worth County
      • This Warwick is located in Worth County and lies 981 miles [1,578.8 km]<2> to the southwest of the Warwick that is located in Franklin County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Worth County community of Warwick.
    • Kansas
      • Republic County
      • This Warwick is located in Republic County and lies 1,333 miles [2,145.3 km]<2> to the west of the Warwick that is located in Franklin County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Republic County community of Warwick.
    • Kentucky
      • Mercer 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 Kentucky community of Warwick [Mercer County].
    • Maryland
      • Cecil County
      • This Warwick is located in Cecil County and lies 287 miles [461.9 km]<2> to the southwest of the Warwick that is located in Franklin County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cecil County community of Warwick.
      • Harford County
      • This Warwick is located in Harford County and lies 296 miles [476.4 km] to the southwest of the Warwick that is located in Franklin County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harford County community of Warwick.
    • Michigan
      • Berrien 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 Michigan community of Warwick [Berrien County].
    • New York
      • Orange County
      • This Warwick is located in Orange County and lies 142 miles [228.5 km]<2> to the southwest of the Warwick that is located in Franklin County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Orange County community of Warwick.
    • North Dakota
      • Benson County
      • This Warwick is located in Benson County and lies 1,323 miles [2,129.2 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Warwick that is located in Franklin County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Benson County community of Warwick.
    • Ohio
      • Stark 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 Ohio community of Warwick [Stark County].
      • Summit County
      • This Warwick is located in Summit County and lies 493 miles [793.4 km]<2> to the west of the Warwick that is located in Franklin County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Summit County community of Warwick.
      • Tuscarawas County
      • This community is historic<1> and although located in Tuscarawas County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tuscarawas County community of Warwick.
    • Oklahoma
      • Lincoln County
      • This Warwick is located in Lincoln County and lies 1,399 miles [2,251.5 km]<2> to the west of the Warwick that is located in Franklin County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lincoln County community of Warwick.
    • Ontario
      • This Warwick lies 486 miles [782.1 km]<2> to the west of the Warwick that is located in Franklin County.
    • Pennsylvania
      • Bucks 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 Pennsylvania community of Warwick [Bucks County].
      • Chester County
      • This Warwick is located in Chester County and lies 249 miles [400.7 km]<2> to the southwest of the Warwick that is located in Franklin County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chester County community of Warwick.
      • Lancaster County
      • This Warwick is located in Lancaster County and lies 269 miles [432.9 km] to the southwest of the Warwick that is located in Franklin County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lancaster County community of Warwick.
    • Quebec
      • 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 Quebec community of Warwick.
    • Rhode Island
      • Kent County
      • This Warwick is located in Kent County and lies 82 miles [132 km]<2> to the southeast of the Warwick that is located in Franklin County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kent County community of Warwick.
    • Texas
      • Brewster County
      • This Warwick is located in Brewster County and lies 1,899 miles [3,056.1 km]<2> to the west southwest of the Warwick that is located in Franklin County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Brewster County community of Warwick.
      • Smith County
      • Although located in Smith County, we don't know the location within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Smith County community of Warwick.
    • Virginia
      • Chesterfield County
      • This Warwick is located in Chesterfield County and lies 449 miles [722.6 km]<2> to the southwest of the Warwick that is located in Franklin County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chesterfield County community of Warwick.
      • Newport News City
      • 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 Virginia community of Warwick [Newport News City].
    • Washington
      • Klickitat County
      • This Warwick is located in Klickitat County and lies 2,380 miles [3,830.2 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Warwick that is located in Franklin County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Klickitat County community of Warwick.
    • West Virginia
      • Pocahontas County
      • This Warwick is located in Pocahontas County and lies 506 miles [814.3 km]<2> to the southwest of the Warwick that is located in Franklin County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pocahontas County community of Warwick.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Warwick ...

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.

  • Baptist Corners
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Baptist Corners have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Baptist Corners
    • Baptist Corners is located in Worcester County
  • Blissville
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Blissville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blissville
    • Blissville is located in Franklin County
  • Cold Spring
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cold Spring have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cold Spring
    • Cold Spring is located in Franklin County
  • Dole Junction
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dole Junction have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dole Junction
    • Dole Junction is located in Cheshire County (NH)
  • Gill
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gill
    • Gill is located in Franklin County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,473 people
  • Gill Station
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gill Station have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gill Station
    • Gill Station is located in Franklin County
  • Mayo Corners
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mayo Corners
    • Mayo Corners is located in Franklin County
  • Orange
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Orange
    • Orange is located in Franklin County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 7,581 people
  • Satans Kingdom
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Satans Kingdom have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Satans Kingdom
    • Satans Kingdom is located in Franklin County
  • Scotland
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Scotland have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Scotland
    • Scotland is located in Cheshire County (NH)
  • Sky Farm
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sky Farm have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sky Farm
    • Sky Farm is located in Franklin County

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

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

  • Greenfield, which is the Seat of Franklin County, lies 14 miles [22.5 km]<2> to the west southwest. If you could walk a straight line from Warwick to Greenfield, with an average speed<5> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take most of a day to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take four to five hours.
  • Boston, which is the State Capital of Massachusetts, lies 68 miles [109.4 km] to the east southeast (ESE). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take less than two hours, a buggy would take about three full days and walking would take three full days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 358 miles [576.1 km] to the southwest (SW). Driving would take five to six hours, a buggy would take 14 days and walking would take 21 days.
  • The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,545 miles [8,923.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,256 miles [10,068.1 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<8>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,131 miles [6,648.2 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<9>

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

The official website for State of Massachusetts: https://www.mass.gov/

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 Warwick, 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 obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Warwick) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Warwick. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 42.6821, Longitude: -72.3386    
<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 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 Warwick 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 Warwick 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 304.699 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 300.439 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 300.988 degrees.









 

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