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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 Cremona, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Cremona 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 Cremona:
    • 38.456513, -76.656627
    • 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 Cremona
  • 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 Cremona ...

We found five communities that share the name Cremona.

Within Maryland, the name Cremona is unique.

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

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alberta
      • This Cremona lies 2,026 miles [3,260.5 km]<1> to the northwest of the Cremona that is located in Saint Mary's County.
    • Kansas
      • Allen 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 Cremona [Allen County].
      • Anderson 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 Kansas community of Cremona [Anderson County].
      • Neosho 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 Kansas community of Cremona [Neosho County].
    • Virginia
      • Cumberland 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 Virginia community of Cremona [Cumberland County].

Curious and Interesting Names Near Cremona ...

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.

  • Battle ‑ Historic
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Battle have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Battle
    • Battle is located in Calvert County
  • Big Oak
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Big Oak have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Big Oak
    • Big Oak is located in Saint Mary's County
  • Cedar Beach
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedar Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Beach
    • Cedar Beach is located in Calvert County
  • Cellar Hill
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cellar Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cellar Hill
    • Cellar Hill is located in Saint Mary's County
  • Cypress Knolls
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cypress Knolls have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cypress Knolls
    • Cypress Knolls is located in Calvert County
  • Emerald Cove
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Emerald Cove have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Emerald Cove
    • Emerald Cove is located in Calvert County
  • Follywoods
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Follywoods have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Follywoods
    • Follywoods is located in Calvert County
  • Fox Hill
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fox Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fox Hill
    • Fox Hill is located in Calvert County
  • Golden Beach
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Golden Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Golden Beach
    • Golden Beach is located in Saint Mary's County
  • Harbor Hills
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harbor Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harbor Hills
    • Harbor Hills is located in Calvert County
  • Hidden River
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hidden River have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hidden River
    • Hidden River is located in Saint Mary's County
  • Horse Landing
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Horse Landing have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Horse Landing
    • Horse Landing is located in Saint Mary's County
  • Continue List   (11 more) ...
    • Huntersville
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Huntersville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Huntersville
      • Huntersville is located in Saint Mary's County
    • Maxwell Hall
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maxwell Hall have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maxwell Hall
      • Maxwell Hall is located in Charles County
    • Mechanicsville
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mechanicsville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mechanicsville
      • Mechanicsville is located in Saint Mary's County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mechanicsville <5>
    • Queen Tree Landing
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Queen Tree Landing have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Queen Tree Landing
      • Queen Tree Landing is located in Saint Mary's County
    • Rustic Hills
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rustic Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rustic Hills
      • Rustic Hills is located in Saint Mary's County
    • Shady Dale
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shady Dale have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shady Dale
      • Shady Dale is located in Saint Mary's County
    • Summerseat
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Summerseat have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Summerseat
      • Summerseat is located in Saint Mary's County
    • Summerseat Village
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Summerseat Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Summerseat Village
      • Summerseat Village is located in Saint Mary's County
    • Valley Lee
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Valley Lee have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Valley Lee
      • Valley Lee is located in Calvert County
    • Widow Woods
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Widow Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Widow Woods
      • Widow Woods is located in Saint Mary's County
    • Williams Wharf
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Williams Wharf have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Williams Wharf
      • Williams Wharf is located in Calvert County

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

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

  • Leonardtown, which is the Seat of Saint Mary's County, lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<1> to the south. If you could walk a straight line from Cremona to Leonardtown, 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 37 miles [59.5 km] to the north northeast (NNE). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take less than an hour, a buggy would take just about two full days and walking would take over two days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 36 miles [57.9 km] to the north northwest (NNW). Driving would take less than an hour, a buggy would take just about two full days and walking would take over two days.
  • The shortest distance<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,900 miles [9,495.1 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,602 miles [10,624.9 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<9>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,480 miles [7,209.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<10>

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

The official website for Saint Mary's County: www.co.saint-marys.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 '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- Cremona) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Cremona. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 38.4565, Longitude: -76.6566       In this case, the coordinates for Cremona 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 Cremona 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 Cremona, 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 Cremona 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 307.694 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 303.149 degrees.
<10>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 304.726 degrees.




 

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