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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 Clarksburg, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Clarksburg 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 Clarksburg:
    • 39.238716, -77.279429
    • 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 Clarksburg
  • 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 Clarksburg ...

We found sixteen communities that share the name Clarksburg.

Within Maryland, the name Clarksburg is unique.

Beyond Maryland, we know of another sixteen communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these sixteen communities, fifteen are located in the United States and one is in Canada.

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • California
      • Yolo County
      • This Clarksburg is located in Yolo County and lies 2,356 miles [3,791.6 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Clarksburg that is located in Montgomery County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Yolo County community of Clarksburg.
    • Illinois
      • Shelby County
      • This Clarksburg is located in Shelby County and lies 613 miles [986.5 km]<1> to the west of the Clarksburg that is located in Montgomery County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Shelby County community of Clarksburg.
    • Indiana
      • Decatur County
      • This Clarksburg is located in Decatur County and lies 430 miles [692 km]<1> to the west of the Clarksburg that is located in Montgomery County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Decatur County community of Clarksburg.
    • Kentucky
      • Lewis County
      • This Clarksburg is located in Lewis County and lies 330 miles [531.1 km]<1> to the west of the Clarksburg that is located in Montgomery County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lewis County community of Clarksburg.
    • Michigan
      • Marquette County
      • This Clarksburg is located in Marquette County and lies 731 miles [1,176.4 km]<1> to the northwest of the Clarksburg that is located in Montgomery County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Marquette County community of Clarksburg.
    • Mississippi
      • Rankin 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 Mississippi community of Clarksburg [Rankin County].
    • Missouri
      • Moniteau County
      • This Clarksburg is located in Moniteau County and lies 826 miles [1,329.3 km]<1> to the west of the Clarksburg that is located in Montgomery County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Moniteau County community of Clarksburg.
      • Putnam County
      • Although located in Putnam County, we don't know the location within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Putnam County community of Clarksburg.
    • New Jersey
      • Monmouth County
      • This Clarksburg is located in Monmouth County and lies 164 miles [263.9 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Clarksburg that is located in Montgomery County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Monmouth County community of Clarksburg.
    • New York
      • Erie County
      • This Clarksburg is located in Erie County and lies 247 miles [397.5 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Clarksburg that is located in Montgomery County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Erie County community of Clarksburg.
    • Ohio
      • Belmont County
      • This community is historic<3> and although located in Belmont County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Belmont County community of Clarksburg.
      • Ross County
      • This Clarksburg is located in Ross County and lies 314 miles [505.3 km]<1> to the west of the Clarksburg that is located in Montgomery County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Ross County community of Clarksburg.
    • Ontario
      • This Clarksburg lies 401 miles [645.3 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Clarksburg that is located in Montgomery County.
    • Pennsylvania
      • Indiana County
      • This Clarksburg is located in Indiana County and lies 142 miles [228.5 km]<1> to the northwest of the Clarksburg that is located in Montgomery County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Indiana County community of Clarksburg.
    • Tennessee
      • Carroll County
      • This Clarksburg is located in Carroll County and lies 650 miles [1,046.1 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Clarksburg that is located in Montgomery County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Carroll County community of Clarksburg.
    • West Virginia
      • Harrison County
      • This Clarksburg is located in Harrison County and lies 164 miles [263.9 km]<1> to the west of the Clarksburg that is located in Montgomery County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harrison County community of Clarksburg.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Clarksburg ...

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.

  • Brink
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brink have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brink
    • Brink is located in Montgomery County
  • Cedar Grove
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedar Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Grove
    • Cedar Grove is located in Montgomery County
  • Damascus Hill
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Damascus Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Damascus Hill
    • Damascus Hill is located in Montgomery County
  • Diamond View
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Diamond View have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Diamond View
    • Diamond View is located in Montgomery County
  • Fountain View
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fountain View have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fountain View
    • Fountain View is located in Montgomery County
  • Freedom Forest
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Freedom Forest have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Freedom Forest
    • Freedom Forest is located in Montgomery County
  • Green Valley
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Valley
    • Green Valley is located in Frederick County
  • Greenhills
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greenhills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenhills
    • Greenhills is located in Montgomery County
  • Harmony Hall
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harmony Hall have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harmony Hall
    • Harmony Hall is located in Montgomery County
  • Hickory Hill
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hickory Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Hill
    • Hickory Hill is located in Montgomery County
  • Highview
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Highview have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Highview
    • Highview is located in Montgomery County
  • Kings Square
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kings Square have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kings Square
    • Kings Square is located in Montgomery County
  • Continue List   (11 more) ...
    • Kings Valley
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kings Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kings Valley
      • Kings Valley is located in Montgomery County
    • Lewisdale
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lewisdale have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lewisdale
      • Lewisdale is located in Montgomery County
    • Liberty Heights
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Liberty Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Liberty Heights
      • Liberty Heights is located in Montgomery County
    • Miles Corner
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Miles Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Miles Corner
      • Miles Corner is located in Montgomery County
    • Quail Ridge
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • 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 Montgomery County
    • Rangers Woods
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rangers Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rangers Woods
      • Rangers Woods is located in Frederick County
    • Rolling Green
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rolling Green have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rolling Green
      • Rolling Green is located in Frederick County
    • Sugarloaf Vista
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sugarloaf Vista have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sugarloaf Vista
      • Sugarloaf Vista is located in Montgomery County
    • Sweepstakes
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sweepstakes have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sweepstakes
      • Sweepstakes is located in Montgomery County
    • Wildcat Forest
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wildcat Forest have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wildcat Forest
      • Wildcat Forest is located in Montgomery County
    • Wilderness Walk
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wilderness Walk have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wilderness Walk
      • Wilderness Walk is located in Montgomery County

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

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

  • Rockville, which is the Seat of Montgomery County, lies 12 miles [19.3 km]<1> to the south southeast. If you could walk a straight line from Clarksburg to Rockville, with an average speed<5> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take five to six hours to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take nearly four hours.
  • Annapolis, which is the State Capital of Maryland, lies 45 miles [72.4 km] to the east southeast (ESE). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take less than an hour, a buggy would take most of two days and walking would take about three full days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south southeast (SSE). The buggy would take just over a day and walking would take just about two full days.
  • The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,893 miles [9,483.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,600 miles [10,621.7 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<8>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,477 miles [7,205 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>

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

The official website for Montgomery County: www.montgomerycountymd.gov/

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' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Clarksburg) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Clarksburg. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.2387, Longitude: -77.2794       In this case, the coordinates for Clarksburg 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 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 Clarksburg 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 Clarksburg, 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 Clarksburg 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 308.011 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 303.63 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 304.685 degrees.




 

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