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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 Dayton, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Dayton 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 Dayton:
- 39.239347, -76.986762
- 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.
- Open the Heavens-Above website centered on Dayton
- 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 Howard County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- Open the eBird sighting report for Howard County
- Since Dayton is near Montgomery County and also Carroll County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- Open the eBird sighting report for Montgomery County
- Open the eBird sighting report for Carroll 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:
- Open the Waymark.com report for Dayton
Communities Also Named Dayton ...
We found 50 communities that are also named Dayton.
Within Maryland, the name Dayton is unique.
Beyond Maryland, we know of 49 communities that are located in the United States and Canada. Of these 49 communities, 47 are located in the United States and two are in Canada.
In addition to the above occurrences of Dayton, we know of another community located outside of the United States and Canada.
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Marengo County
- This Dayton is located in Marengo County and lies 762 miles [1,226.3 km]<1> to the southwest of the Dayton that is located in Howard County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Marengo County community of Dayton.
- Arkansas
- Sebastian County
- This Dayton is located in Sebastian County and lies 988 miles [1,590 km]<1> to the west of the Dayton that is located in Howard County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sebastian County community of Dayton.
- California
- Butte County
- This Dayton is located in Butte County and lies 2,368 miles [3,810.9 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Dayton that is located in Howard County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Butte County community of Dayton.
- Idaho
- Franklin County
- This Dayton is located in Franklin County and lies 1,830 miles [2,945.1 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Dayton that is located in Howard County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Franklin County community of Dayton.
- Illinois
- Henry County
- This Dayton is located in Henry County and lies 717 miles [1,153.9 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Dayton that is located in Howard County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Henry County community of Dayton.
- La Salle County
- This Dayton is located in La Salle County and lies 638 miles [1,026.8 km] to the west northwest of the Dayton that is located in Howard County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the La Salle County community of Dayton.
- Indiana
- Tippecanoe County
- This Dayton is located in Tippecanoe County and lies 524 miles [843.3 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Dayton that is located in Howard County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tippecanoe County community of Dayton.
- Iowa
- Iowa County
- This Dayton is located in Iowa County and lies 816 miles [1,313.2 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Dayton that is located in Howard County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Iowa County community of Dayton.
- Page County
- This community is historic<2> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Iowa community of Dayton [Page County].
- Webster County
- This Dayton is located in Webster County and lies 916 miles [1,474.2 km] to the west northwest of the Dayton that is located in Howard County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Webster County community of Dayton.
- Kansas
- Bourbon County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Kansas community of Dayton [Bourbon County].
- Dickinson 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 Dayton [Dickinson County].
- Jefferson 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 Dayton [Jefferson County].
- Labette 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 Dayton [Labette County].
- Marshall 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 Dayton [Marshall County].
- Osage 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 Dayton [Osage County].
- Shawnee 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 Dayton [Shawnee County].
- Kentucky
- Campbell County
- This Dayton is located in Campbell County and lies 400 miles [643.7 km]<1> to the west of the Dayton that is located in Howard County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Campbell County community of Dayton.
- Louisiana
- East Baton Rouge Parish
- This Dayton is located in East Baton Rouge Parish and lies 1,002 miles [1,612.6 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Dayton that is located in Howard County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the East Baton Rouge Parish community of Dayton.
- Maine
- York County
- This Dayton is located in York County and lies 445 miles [716.2 km]<1> to the northeast of the Dayton that is located in Howard County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the York County community of Dayton.
- Michigan
- Berrien County
- This Dayton is located in Berrien County and lies 526 miles [846.5 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Dayton that is located in Howard County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Berrien County community of Dayton.
- Tuscola County
- This Dayton is located in Tuscola County and lies 437 miles [703.3 km] to the northwest of the Dayton that is located in Howard County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tuscola County community of Dayton.
- Minnesota
- Hennepin County
- This Dayton is located in Hennepin County and lies 935 miles [1,504.7 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Dayton that is located in Howard County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hennepin County community of Dayton.
- Mississippi
- Amite County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Mississippi community of Dayton [Amite County].
- Missouri
- Cass County
- This Dayton is located in Cass County and lies 925 miles [1,488.6 km]<1> to the west of the Dayton that is located in Howard County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cass County community of Dayton.
- Newton County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Missouri community of Dayton [Newton County].
- Montana
- Lake County
- This Dayton is located in Lake County and lies 1,937 miles [3,117.3 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Dayton that is located in Howard County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lake County community of Dayton.
- Nevada
- Lyon County
- This Dayton is located in Lyon County and lies 2,256 miles [3,630.7 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Dayton that is located in Howard County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lyon County community of Dayton.
- New Jersey
- Middlesex County
- This Dayton is located in Middlesex County and lies 152 miles [244.6 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Dayton that is located in Howard County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Middlesex County community of Dayton.
- New Mexico
- Eddy County
- This community is historic<2> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the New Mexico community of Dayton [Eddy County].
- New York
- Cattaraugus County
- This Dayton is located in Cattaraugus County and lies 242 miles [389.5 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Dayton that is located in Howard County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cattaraugus County community of Dayton.
- North Carolina
- Durham County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the North Carolina community of Dayton [Durham County].
- Nova Scotia
- This Dayton lies 645 miles [1,038 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Dayton that is located in Howard County.
- Ohio
- Greene County
- This Dayton is located in Greene County and lies 379 miles [609.9 km]<1> to the west of the Dayton that is located in Howard County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Greene County community of Dayton.
- Montgomery County
- This Dayton is located in Montgomery County and lies 385 miles [619.6 km] to the west of the Dayton that is located in Howard County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of Dayton.
- Ontario
- This Dayton lies 579 miles [931.8 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Dayton that is located in Howard County.
- Oregon
- Yamhill County
- This Dayton is located in Yamhill County and lies 2,359 miles [3,796.4 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Dayton that is located in Howard County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Yamhill County community of Dayton.
- Pennsylvania
- Armstrong County
- This Dayton is located in Armstrong County and lies 164 miles [263.9 km]<1> to the northwest of the Dayton that is located in Howard County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Armstrong County community of Dayton.
- Dauphin County
- This Dayton is located in Dauphin County and lies 94 miles [151.3 km] to the north of the Dayton that is located in Howard County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dauphin County community of Dayton.
- Tennessee
- Rhea County
- This Dayton is located in Rhea County and lies 510 miles [820.8 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Dayton that is located in Howard County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rhea County community of Dayton.
- Texas
- Liberty County
- This Dayton is located in Liberty County and lies 1,196 miles [1,924.8 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Dayton that is located in Howard County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Liberty County community of Dayton.
- Virginia
- Rockingham County
- This Dayton is located in Rockingham County and lies 119 miles [191.5 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Dayton that is located in Howard County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rockingham County community of Dayton.
- Washington
- Clark County
- This Dayton is located in Clark County and lies 2,328 miles [3,746.6 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Dayton that is located in Howard County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clark County community of Dayton.
- Columbia County
- This Dayton is located in Columbia County and lies 2,109 miles [3,394.1 km] to the west northwest of the Dayton that is located in Howard County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Columbia County community of Dayton.
- Mason County
- This Dayton is located in Mason County and lies 2,354 miles [3,788.4 km] to the west northwest of the Dayton that is located in Howard County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mason County community of Dayton.
- West Virginia
- Harrison County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the West Virginia community of Dayton [Harrison County].
- Preston County
- This Dayton is located in Preston County and lies 139 miles [223.7 km]<1> to the west of the Dayton that is located in Howard County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Preston County community of Dayton.
- Wisconsin
- Green County
- This Dayton is located in Green County and lies 696 miles [1,120.1 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Dayton that is located in Howard County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Green County community of Dayton.
- Wyoming
- Sheridan County
- This Dayton is located in Sheridan County and lies 1,590 miles [2,558.9 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Dayton that is located in Howard County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sheridan County community of Dayton.
- Communities Beyond North America ...
- Australia
- Distance: 11,541 miles [18,573.4 km]<1> to the west northwest
- Open a Google Map centered on Dayton
Curious and Interesting Names Near Dayton ...
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.
- Cabin Hill
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
- Cabin Hill is located in Howard County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cabin Hill
- Chapel Woods
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
- Chapel Woods is located in Howard County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chapel Woods
- Clarksville
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
- Countryside
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
- Countryside is located in Howard County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Countryside
- Dill
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
- Dill is located in Howard County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dill
- Eagles Loft
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
- Eagles Loft is located in Howard County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eagles Loft
- Farside
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
- Farside is located in Howard County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Farside
- Fox Pause
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
- Fox Pause is located in Howard County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fox Pause
- Gary
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
- Gary is located in Howard County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gary
- Green Henge
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
- Green Henge is located in Howard County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Henge
- Green Meadows
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
- Green Meadows is located in Howard County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Meadows
- Greene Fields
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
- Greene Fields is located in Howard County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greene Fields
- Continue List (13 more) ...
- Hemlock Hill
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
- Hemlock Hill is located in Howard County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hemlock Hill
- Heritage Heights
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
- Heritage Heights is located in Howard County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heritage Heights
- Highland
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
- Hobbits Glen
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
- Hobbits Glen is located in Howard County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hobbits Glen
- Ivory
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
- Ivory is located in Howard County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ivory
- Locust Ridge
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
- Locust Ridge is located in Howard County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Locust Ridge
- Rover ‑ Historic
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
- Rover is located in Howard County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rover
- Sandy Hill
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
- Shepherds Glen
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
- Shepherds Glen is located in Howard County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shepherds Glen
- Sunshine
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
- Sunshine is located in Montgomery County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunshine
- Sycamore Springs
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
- Sycamore Springs is located in Howard County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sycamore Springs
- Twelve Hills
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
- Twelve Hills is located in Howard County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Twelve Hills
- Unity
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
How Far From Dayton 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 Dayton to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Dayton and extending to:
- Ellicott City, which is the Seat of Howard County, lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<1> to the east. If you could walk a straight line from Dayton to Ellicott City, 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 32 miles [51.5 km] to the southeast (SE). 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 23 miles [37 km] to the south (S). The buggy would take most of 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 5,881 miles [9,464.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,587 miles [10,600.7 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<8>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,464 miles [7,184.1 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>'
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- Dayton) to Point B. In other words: 'As the crow flies'. |
| <2> | 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 Dayton, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy. |
| <3> | 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 Dayton 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. |
| <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 Dayton to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Dayton. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.2393, Longitude: -76.9868 |
| <7> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 307.838 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 303.433 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 304.56 degrees. |
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