Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Charlestown, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Charlestown and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Charlestown
- 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 Charlestown:
- 39.268162, -76.705248
- 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 Charlestown
- 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 Baltimore County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Baltimore County
- Since Charlestown is near Baltimore City and also Howard County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Baltimore City
- eBird sighting report for Howard 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 Charlestown ...
We found fifteen communities that share the name Charlestown.
There are two communities within Maryland that are also named Charlestown.
Beyond Maryland, we know of another thirteen communities that are located throughout in the United States.
- Communities Located In Maryland ...
- Allegany County
- This Charlestown is located in Allegany County and lies 122 miles [196.3 km]<1> to the west of the Charlestown that is located in Baltimore County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Allegany County community of Charlestown.
- Cecil County
- This Charlestown is located in Cecil County and lies 44 miles [70.8 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Charlestown that is located in Baltimore County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cecil County community of Charlestown.
- Allegany County
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Indiana
- Clark County
- This Charlestown is located in Clark County and lies 485 miles [780.5 km]<1> to the west of the Charlestown that is located in Baltimore County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clark County community of Charlestown.
- Kansas
- Doniphan 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 Charlestown [Doniphan County].
- Kentucky
- Mason County
- Although located in Mason County, we don't know the location within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mason County community of Charlestown.
- Massachusetts
- Suffolk County
- This Charlestown is located in Suffolk County and lies 364 miles [585.8 km]<1> to the northeast of the Charlestown that is located in Baltimore County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Suffolk County community of Charlestown.
- Nebraska
- York 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 Nebraska community of Charlestown [York County].
- New Hampshire
- Sullivan County
- This Charlestown is located in Sullivan County and lies 352 miles [566.5 km]<1> to the northeast of the Charlestown that is located in Baltimore County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sullivan County community of Charlestown.
- New Jersey
- Hunterdon County
- This Charlestown is located in Hunterdon County and lies 134 miles [215.7 km]<1> to the northeast of the Charlestown that is located in Baltimore County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hunterdon County community of Charlestown.
- Ohio
- Portage County
- This Charlestown is located in Portage County and lies 268 miles [431.3 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Charlestown that is located in Baltimore County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Portage County community of Charlestown.
- Oregon
- Umatilla County
- This Charlestown is located in Umatilla County and lies 2,186 miles [3,518 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Charlestown that is located in Baltimore County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Umatilla County community of Charlestown.
- Pennsylvania
- Armstrong County
- This Charlestown is located in Armstrong County and lies 178 miles [286.5 km]<1> to the northwest of the Charlestown that is located in Baltimore County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Armstrong County community of Charlestown.
- Chester County
- This Charlestown is located in Chester County and lies 83 miles [133.6 km] to the northeast of the Charlestown that is located in Baltimore County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chester County community of Charlestown.
- Franklin County
- This Charlestown is located in Franklin County and lies 77 miles [123.9 km] to the west northwest of the Charlestown that is located in Baltimore County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Franklin County community of Charlestown.
- Rhode Island
- Washington County
- This Charlestown is located in Washington County and lies 303 miles [487.6 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Charlestown that is located in Baltimore County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washington County community of Charlestown.
- Indiana
Curious and Interesting Names Near Charlestown ...
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.
- Asylum ‑ Historic
(Less than 2 miles to the west) - Cherry Hill
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cherry Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherry Hill
- Cherry Hill is located in Baltimore City
- Chestnut Hill
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chestnut Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chestnut Hill
- Chestnut Hill is located in Howard County
- Dickeyville
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dickeyville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dickeyville
- Dickeyville is located in Baltimore City
- Elkridge
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elkridge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elkridge
- Elkridge is located in Howard County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Elkridge <5>
- Elkridge Heights
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elkridge Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elkridge Heights
- Elkridge Heights is located in Howard County
- English Consul
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for English Consul have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for English Consul
- English Consul is located in Baltimore City
- Fair Brook
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fair Brook have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fair Brook
- Fair Brook is located in Baltimore County
- Featherbed
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Featherbed have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Featherbed
- Featherbed is located in Baltimore County
- Forest Park
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Park
- Forest Park is located in Baltimore City
- Frederick Village
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Frederick Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Frederick Village
- Frederick Village is located in Baltimore County
- Gray
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the west) - Continue List (21 more) ...
- Grays Level
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grays Level have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grays Level
- Grays Level is located in Baltimore County
- Harristown
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harristown have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harristown
- Harristown is located in Baltimore County
- Heraldry Square
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heraldry Square have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heraldry Square
- Heraldry Square is located in Baltimore County
- Howard Park
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Howard Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Howard Park
- Howard Park is located in Baltimore City
- Hunting Ridge
(Less than 2 miles to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hunting Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunting Ridge
- Hunting Ridge is located in Baltimore City
- Lawyers Hill
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lawyers Hill
- Lawyers Hill is located in Howard County
- Minersville ‑ Historic
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Minersville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Minersville
- Minersville is located in Baltimore City
- Monumental
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Monumental have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Monumental
- Monumental is located in Baltimore County
- Orange Grove ‑ Historic
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Orange Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Orange Grove
- Orange Grove is located in Baltimore County
- Paradise
(Less than 2 miles to the west) - Quail Ridge
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Quail Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quail Ridge
- Quail Ridge is located in Howard County
- Relay
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south) - Rockburn Commons
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rockburn Commons have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rockburn Commons
- Rockburn Commons is located in Howard County
- Rolling Heights
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rolling Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rolling Heights
- Rolling Heights is located in Baltimore County
- Spring Gardens
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spring Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spring Gardens
- Spring Gardens is located in Baltimore City
- Thistle
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west) - Timber Point
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Timber Point have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Timber Point
- Timber Point is located in Baltimore County
- Timberview
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Timberview have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Timberview
- Timberview is located in Howard County
- Twin Oaks
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast) - Violetville
(Less than 2 miles to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Violetville
- Violetville is located in Baltimore City
- Woodlawn
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
- Grays Level
How Far From Charlestown 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 Charlestown to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Charlestown and extending to:
- Towson, which is the Seat of Baltimore County, lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<1> to the north northeast. If you could walk a straight line from Charlestown to Towson, with an average speed<6> 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 23 miles [37 km] to the south southeast (SSE). The buggy would take most of a day and walking would take just about two full days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 31 miles [49.9 km] to the southwest (SW). 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 shortest distance<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,868 miles [9,443.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,574 miles [10,579.8 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<9>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,450 miles [7,161.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<10>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Charlestown. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Baltimore County: www.co.ba.md.us/
The official website for State of Maryland: www.maryland.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' (or 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- Charlestown) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Charlestown. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.2682, Longitude: -76.7052 In this case, the coordinates for Charlestown 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 Charlestown 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 Charlestown, 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 Charlestown 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 307.669 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 303.246 degrees. |
| <10> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 304.43 degrees. |