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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 Colonial Park, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Colonial Park 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 Colonial Park:
    • 39.629541, -77.697215
    • 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 Colonial Park
  • 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 Colonial Park ...

We found fifteen communities that share the name Colonial Park.

There is one other community in Maryland which is also named Colonial Park.

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

  • Communities Located In Maryland ...
    • Baltimore County
      • This Colonial Park is located in Baltimore County and lies 56 miles [90.1 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Colonial Park that is located in Washington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Baltimore County community of Colonial Park.
  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Delaware
      • New Castle 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 Delaware community of Colonial Park [New Castle County].
    • Georgia
      • Muscogee County
      • This Colonial Park is located in Muscogee County and lies 642 miles [1,033.2 km]<1> to the southwest of the Colonial Park that is located in Washington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Muscogee County community of Colonial Park.
    • Indiana
      • Vigo 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 Colonial Park [Vigo County].
    • Massachusetts
      • Worcester County
      • This Colonial Park is located in Worcester County and lies 348 miles [560.1 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Colonial Park that is located in Washington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Worcester County community of Colonial Park.
    • New York
      • New York 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 New York community of Colonial Park [New York County].
      • Oneida County
      • This Colonial Park is located in Oneida County and lies 274 miles [441 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Colonial Park that is located in Washington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Oneida County community of Colonial Park.
    • North Carolina
      • Orange County
      • This Colonial Park is located in Orange County and lies 257 miles [413.6 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Colonial Park that is located in Washington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Orange County community of Colonial Park.
    • Pennsylvania
      • Dauphin County
      • This Colonial Park is located in Dauphin County and lies 65 miles [104.6 km]<1> to the northeast of the Colonial Park that is located in Washington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dauphin County community of Colonial Park.
      • Delaware 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 Colonial Park [Delaware County].
      • Lancaster 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 Pennsylvania community of Colonial Park [Lancaster County].
      • Northumberland County
      • This Colonial Park is located in Northumberland County and lies 105 miles [169 km] to the north northeast of the Colonial Park that is located in Washington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Northumberland County community of Colonial Park.
    • Utah
      • Davis County
      • This Colonial Park is located in Davis County and lies 1,793 miles [2,885.6 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Colonial Park that is located in Washington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Davis County community of Colonial Park.
    • Virginia
      • James City County
      • This Colonial Park is located in James City County and lies 173 miles [278.4 km]<1> to the south southeast of the Colonial Park that is located in Washington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the James City County community of Colonial Park.
      • Warren County
      • This Colonial Park is located in Warren County and lies 55 miles [88.5 km] to the south southwest of the Colonial Park that is located in Washington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Warren County community of Colonial Park.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Colonial Park ...

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.

  • Beaver Creek
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Beaver Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beaver Creek
    • Beaver Creek is located in Washington County
  • Cedar Lawn
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedar Lawn have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Lawn
    • Cedar Lawn is located in Washington County
  • Chewsville
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chewsville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chewsville
    • Chewsville is located in Washington County
  • Fiddlesburg
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fiddlesburg have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fiddlesburg
    • Fiddlesburg is located in Washington County
  • Fountain Head
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fountain Head have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fountain Head
    • Fountain Head is located in Washington County
  • Friendship Park
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Friendship Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Friendship Park
    • Friendship Park is located in Washington County
  • Funkstown
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
  • Green Hill
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Hill
    • Green Hill is located in Washington County
  • Greenberry Hills
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greenberry Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenberry Hills
    • Greenberry Hills is located in Washington County
  • Halfway
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Halfway have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Halfway
    • Halfway is located in Washington County
  • Holiday Farms
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holiday Farms have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holiday Farms
    • Holiday Farms is located in Washington County
  • Hunter Hill
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hunter Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunter Hill
    • Hunter Hill is located in Washington County
  • Continue List   (9 more) ...
    • Londontowne
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Londontowne have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Londontowne
      • Londontowne is located in Washington County
    • Long Meadow
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Long Meadow have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Long Meadow
      • Long Meadow is located in Washington County
    • Orchard Hills
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Orchard Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Orchard Hills
      • Orchard Hills is located in Washington County
    • Paramount
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Paramount have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paramount
      • Paramount is located in Washington County
    • Security
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Security have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Security
      • Security is located in Washington County
    • Spring Valley
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spring Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spring Valley
      • Spring Valley is located in Washington County
    • Sycamore Heights
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sycamore Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sycamore Heights
      • Sycamore Heights is located in Washington County
    • Terrace Hills
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Terrace Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Terrace Hills
      • Terrace Hills is located in Washington County
    • Wood Point
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wood Point have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wood Point
      • Wood Point is located in Washington County

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

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

  • Hagerstown, which is the Seat of Washington County, lies just to the Northwest.
  • Annapolis, which is the State Capital of Maryland, lies 78 miles [125.5 km]<1> to the southeast (SE). If you could drive a straight line from Colonial Park to Annapolis, with an average speed<5>of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, it would take less than two hours to make the trip. A comfortable walk of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour would take 5 days. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take most of three days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 61 miles [98.2 km] to the southeast (SE). 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 5,894 miles [9,485.5 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,604 miles [10,628.1 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<8>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,480 miles [7,209.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>

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

The official website for Washington County: www.washco-md.net/

The official website for State of Maryland: https://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 drawn from Point A (ie- Colonial Park) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Colonial Park. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.6295, Longitude: -77.6972       In this case, the coordinates for Colonial Park 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 Bird Creek to see Pete ... Bird 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 Colonial Park 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>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.
<4>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<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 Colonial Park 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 308.236 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 303.945 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 304.713 degrees.




 

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