Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Bethlehem, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Bethlehem and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Bethlehem
- 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 Bethlehem:
- 38.746310, -75.944190
- 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 Bethlehem
- 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 Caroline County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Caroline County
- Since Bethlehem is near Talbot County and also Dorchester County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Talbot County
- eBird sighting report for Dorchester 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 Bethlehem ...
We found 45 communities that share the name Bethlehem.
Within Maryland, the name Bethlehem is unique.
Beyond Maryland, we know of another 45 communities that are located throughout in the United States.
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Etowah County
- This Bethlehem is located in Etowah County and lies 660 miles [1,062.2 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Bethlehem that is located in Caroline County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Etowah County community of Bethlehem.
- Montgomery County
- This Bethlehem is located in Montgomery County and lies 744 miles [1,197.4 km] to the southwest of the Bethlehem that is located in Caroline County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of Bethlehem.
- Perry County
- This Bethlehem is located in Perry County and lies 747 miles [1,202.2 km] to the west southwest of the Bethlehem that is located in Caroline County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Perry County community of Bethlehem.
- Pickens County
- This Bethlehem is located in Pickens County and lies 767 miles [1,234.4 km] to the west southwest of the Bethlehem that is located in Caroline County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pickens County community of Bethlehem.
- Talladega County
- This Bethlehem is located in Talladega County and lies 665 miles [1,070.2 km] to the west southwest of the Bethlehem that is located in Caroline County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Talladega County community of Bethlehem.
- Arkansas
- Connecticut
- Florida
- Georgia
- Barrow County
- This Bethlehem is located in Barrow County and lies 544 miles [875.5 km]<1> to the southwest of the Bethlehem that is located in Caroline County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Barrow County community of Bethlehem.
- Union County
- This Bethlehem is located in Union County and lies 521 miles [838.5 km] to the west southwest of the Bethlehem that is located in Caroline County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Union County community of Bethlehem.
- Walton 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 Georgia community of Bethlehem [Walton County].
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kentucky
- Hardin 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 Kentucky community of Bethlehem [Hardin County].
- Henry County
- This Bethlehem is located in Henry County and lies 492 miles [791.8 km]<1> to the west of the Bethlehem that is located in Caroline County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Henry County community of Bethlehem.
- Louisiana
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- McDonald County
- This Bethlehem is located in McDonald County and lies 1,001 miles [1,611 km]<1> to the west of the Bethlehem that is located in Caroline County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the McDonald County community of Bethlehem.
- Montgomery 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 Bethlehem [Montgomery County].
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- North Carolina
- Alexander County
- This Bethlehem is located in Alexander County and lies 356 miles [572.9 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Bethlehem that is located in Caroline County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Alexander County community of Bethlehem.
- Catawba 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 North Carolina community of Bethlehem [Catawba County].
- Hertford County
- This Bethlehem is located in Hertford County and lies 178 miles [286.5 km] to the south southwest of the Bethlehem that is located in Caroline County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hertford County community of Bethlehem.
- Rockingham County
- This Bethlehem is located in Rockingham County and lies 260 miles [418.4 km] to the southwest of the Bethlehem that is located in Caroline County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rockingham County community of Bethlehem.
- Ohio
- Marion 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 Ohio community of Bethlehem [Marion County].
- Richland County
- This Bethlehem is located in Richland County and lies 387 miles [622.8 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Bethlehem that is located in Caroline County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Richland County community of Bethlehem.
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Campbell County
- This Bethlehem is located in Campbell County and lies 468 miles [753.2 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Bethlehem that is located in Caroline County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Campbell County community of Bethlehem.
- Cannon 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 Tennessee community of Bethlehem [Cannon County].
- Cheatham County
- This Bethlehem is located in Cheatham County and lies 632 miles [1,017.1 km] to the west southwest of the Bethlehem that is located in Caroline County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cheatham County community of Bethlehem.
- Hardin County
- This Bethlehem is located in Hardin County and lies 706 miles [1,136.2 km] to the west southwest of the Bethlehem that is located in Caroline County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hardin County community of Bethlehem.
- Henry County
- This Bethlehem is located in Henry County and lies 691 miles [1,112.1 km] to the west of the Bethlehem that is located in Caroline County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Henry County community of Bethlehem.
- Monroe County
- This Bethlehem is located in Monroe County and lies 515 miles [828.8 km] to the west southwest of the Bethlehem that is located in Caroline County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Monroe County community of Bethlehem.
- Wayne County
- This Bethlehem is located in Wayne County and lies 688 miles [1,107.2 km] to the west southwest of the Bethlehem that is located in Caroline County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wayne County community of Bethlehem.
- Williamson County
- This Bethlehem is located in Williamson County and lies 629 miles [1,012.3 km] to the west southwest of the Bethlehem that is located in Caroline County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Williamson County community of Bethlehem.
- Texas
- Bowie 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 Texas community of Bethlehem [Bowie County].
- Cass County
- This Bethlehem is located in Cass County and lies 1,105 miles [1,778.3 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Bethlehem that is located in Caroline County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cass County community of Bethlehem.
- Hill 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 Texas community of Bethlehem [Hill County].
- Upshur County
- This Bethlehem is located in Upshur County and lies 1,139 miles [1,833 km] to the west southwest of the Bethlehem that is located in Caroline County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Upshur County community of Bethlehem.
- West Virginia
- Harrison County
- This Bethlehem is located in Harrison County and lies 236 miles [379.8 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Bethlehem that is located in Caroline County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harrison County community of Bethlehem.
- Ohio County
- This Bethlehem is located in Ohio County and lies 268 miles [431.3 km] to the west northwest of the Bethlehem that is located in Caroline County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Ohio County community of Bethlehem.
- Alabama
Curious and Interesting Names Near Bethlehem ...
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.
- Bruceville
(5 miles [8 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bruceville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bruceville
- Bruceville is located in Talbot County
- Choptank
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the south) - Grove
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east) - Harmony
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast) - High Banks
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for High Banks have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for High Banks
- High Banks is located in Talbot County
- Ivytown
(5 miles [8 km] to the west) - Jonestown
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east) - Kitty Corner Park
(5 miles [8 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kitty Corner Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kitty Corner Park
- Kitty Corner Park is located in Talbot County
- Lloyd Landing
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lloyd Landing have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lloyd Landing
- Lloyd Landing is located in Talbot County
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- Providence
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Providence have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Providence
- Providence is located in Talbot County
- Providence Landing
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Providence Landing have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Providence Landing
- Providence Landing is located in Caroline County
- Swan Haven
(5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Swan Haven have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Swan Haven
- Swan Haven is located in Talbot County
- Walkertown
(5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Walkertown have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Walkertown
- Walkertown is located in Talbot County
- Windyhill
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the south) - Wings Landing
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wings Landing have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wings Landing
- Wings Landing is located in Caroline County
- Providence
How Far From Bethlehem 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 Bethlehem to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Bethlehem and extending to:
- Denton, which is the Seat of Caroline County, lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<1> to the north northeast. If you could walk a straight line from Bethlehem to Denton, with an average speed<5> 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.
- Annapolis, which is the State Capital of Maryland, lies 33 miles [53.1 km] to the west northwest (WNW). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take less than an hour, a buggy would take just over a day and walking would take most of two days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 59 miles [95 km] to the west (W). Driving would take less than an hour, a buggy would take about three full days and walking would take most of three days.
- The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,857 miles [9,425.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,559 miles [10,555.7 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<8>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,437 miles [7,140.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Bethlehem. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Caroline County: www.carolinemd.org/
The official website for State of Maryland: www.maryland.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- Bethlehem) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Bethlehem. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 38.7463, Longitude: -75.9442 |
| <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 Bethlehem 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 Bethlehem, 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 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 Bethlehem 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 307.259 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 302.699 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 304.318 degrees. |