Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Dover, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Dover and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Dover
- 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 Dover:
- 39.512327, -76.769420
- 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 Dover
- 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 Dover is near Carroll County and also Baltimore City, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Carroll County
- eBird sighting report for Baltimore City
- 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 Dover ...
We found 64 communities that share the name Dover.
Within Maryland, the name Dover is unique.
Beyond Maryland, we know of another 58 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 58 communities, 54 are located in the United States and four are in Canada.
In addition to the above occurrences of Dover, we know of six communities located outside of the United States and Canada.
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Arkansas
- Colorado
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Boone County
- This Dover is located in Boone County and lies 523 miles [841.7 km]<2> to the west of the Dover that is located in Baltimore County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Boone County community of Dover.
- Dearborn County
- This Dover is located in Dearborn County and lies 436 miles [701.7 km] to the west of the Dover that is located in Baltimore County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dearborn County community of Dover.
- Iowa
- Davis 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 Iowa community of Dover [Davis County].
- Iowa County
- This Dover is located in Iowa County and lies 827 miles [1,330.9 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Dover that is located in Baltimore County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Iowa County community of Dover.
- Lee County
- This community is historic and although located in Lee County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lee County community of Dover.
- Kansas
- Linn County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Kansas community of Dover [Linn County].
- Shawnee County
- This Dover is located in Shawnee County and lies 1,023 miles [1,646.4 km]<2> to the west of the Dover that is located in Baltimore County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Shawnee County community of Dover.
- Kentucky
- Maine
- Lincoln County
- This Dover is located in Lincoln County and lies 477 miles [767.7 km]<2> to the northeast of the Dover that is located in Baltimore County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lincoln County community of Dover.
- Piscataquis County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Maine community of Dover [Piscataquis County].
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Clare County
- This Dover is located in Clare County and lies 509 miles [819.2 km]<2> to the northwest of the Dover that is located in Baltimore County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clare County community of Dover.
- Lenawee County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Michigan community of Dover [Lenawee County].
- Washtenaw County
- This Dover is located in Washtenaw County and lies 422 miles [679.1 km] to the west northwest of the Dover that is located in Baltimore County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washtenaw County community of Dover.
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Neshoba County
- This Dover is located in Neshoba County and lies 842 miles [1,355.1 km]<2> to the west southwest of the Dover that is located in Baltimore County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Neshoba County community of Dover.
- Yazoo 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 Mississippi community of Dover [Yazoo County].
- Missouri
- Lafayette County
- This Dover is located in Lafayette County and lies 902 miles [1,451.6 km]<2> to the west of the Dover that is located in Baltimore County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lafayette County community of Dover.
- Lewis County
- This Dover is located in Lewis County and lies 786 miles [1,264.9 km] to the west of the Dover that is located in Baltimore County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lewis County community of Dover.
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Brunswick
- This Dover lies 757 miles [1,218.3 km]<2> to the northeast of the Dover that is located in Baltimore County.
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- This Dover lies 1,292 miles [2,079.3 km]<2> to the northeast of the Dover that is located in Baltimore County.
- North Carolina
- Cleveland County
- This Dover is located in Cleveland County and lies 392 miles [630.9 km]<2> to the southwest of the Dover that is located in Baltimore County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cleveland County community of Dover.
- Craven County
- This Dover is located in Craven County and lies 298 miles [479.6 km] to the south of the Dover that is located in Baltimore County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Craven County community of Dover.
- Moore County
- This Dover is located in Moore County and lies 324 miles [521.4 km] to the south southwest of the Dover that is located in Baltimore County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Moore County community of Dover.
- North Dakota
- Nova Scotia
- This Dover lies 893 miles [1,437.1 km]<2> to the east northeast of the Dover that is located in Baltimore County.
- Ohio
- Cuyahoga County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Ohio community of Dover [Cuyahoga County].
- Tuscarawas County
- This Dover is located in Tuscarawas County and lies 258 miles [415.2 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Dover that is located in Baltimore County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tuscarawas County community of Dover.
- Union 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 Ohio community of Dover [Union County].
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Prince Edward Island
- This Dover lies 843 miles [1,356.7 km]<2> to the northeast of the Dover that is located in Baltimore County.
- South Carolina
- Abbeville 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 South Carolina community of Dover [Abbeville County].
- Laurens County
- This community is historic and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the South Carolina community of Dover [Laurens County].
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Hamblen County
- This Dover is located in Hamblen County and lies 418 miles [672.7 km]<2> to the west southwest of the Dover that is located in Baltimore County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hamblen County community of Dover.
- Stewart County
- This Dover is located in Stewart County and lies 637 miles [1,025.2 km] to the west southwest of the Dover that is located in Baltimore County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Stewart County community of Dover.
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Arlington County
- This Dover is located in Arlington County and lies 45 miles [72.4 km]<2> to the south southwest of the Dover that is located in Baltimore County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Arlington County community of Dover.
- Loudoun County
- This Dover is located in Loudoun County and lies 60 miles [96.6 km] to the southwest of the Dover that is located in Baltimore County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Loudoun County community of Dover.
- Wisconsin
- Communities Beyond North America ...
- Australia
- Distance: 10,172 miles [16,370.2 km]<2> to the west southwest
- Barbados
- Distance: 2,104 miles [3,386.1 km]<2> to the southeast
- Denmark
- Distance: 3,828 miles [6,160.6 km]<2> to the northeast
- England
- Distance: 3,691 miles [5,940.1 km]<2> to the northeast
- Jamaica
- Distance: 1,484 miles [2,388.3 km]<2> to the south
- Turkey
- Distance: 5,688 miles [9,153.9 km]<2> to the northeast
- Australia
Curious and Interesting Names Near Dover ...
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.
- Autumn Wind
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Autumn Wind have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Autumn Wind
- Autumn Wind is located in Baltimore County
- Big Spring
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Big Spring have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Big Spring
- Big Spring is located in Baltimore County
- Boring
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Boring have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Boring
- Boring is located in Baltimore County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Boring <5>
- Butler
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast) - Cave Valley
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cave Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cave Valley
- Cave Valley is located in Baltimore County
- Chestnut Ridge
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chestnut Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chestnut Ridge
- Chestnut Ridge is located in Baltimore County
- Gentsville
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gentsville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gentsville
- Gentsville is located in Baltimore County
- Hunt Cup Hill
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hunt Cup Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunt Cup Hill
- Hunt Cup Hill is located in Baltimore County
- Hunters Glen
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hunters Glen have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunters Glen
- Hunters Glen is located in Baltimore County
- Jonathans Delight
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jonathans Delight have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jonathans Delight
- Jonathans Delight is located in Baltimore County
- Oregon
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oregon
- Oregon is located in Baltimore County
- Pleasant Grove
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pleasant Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant Grove
- Pleasant Grove is located in Baltimore County
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- Pleasant Run
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pleasant Run have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant Run
- Pleasant Run is located in Baltimore County
- Stringtown
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stringtown have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stringtown
- Stringtown is located in Baltimore County
- Timber Chase
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Timber Chase have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Timber Chase
- Timber Chase is located in Baltimore County
- Timber Grove
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Timber Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Timber Grove
- Timber Grove is located in Baltimore County
- Tree Top Station
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tree Top Station have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tree Top Station
- Tree Top Station is located in Baltimore County
- Valley Hills
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Valley Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Valley Hills
- Valley Hills is located in Baltimore County
- Velvet Hills
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Velvet Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Velvet Hills
- Velvet Hills is located in Baltimore County
- Waterspout
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Waterspout have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Waterspout
- Waterspout is located in Baltimore County
- Western Run
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Western Run have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Western Run
- Western Run is located in Baltimore County
- Pleasant Run
How Far From Dover 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 Dover to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Dover and extending to:
- Towson, which is the Seat of Baltimore County, lies 11 miles [17.7 km]<2> to the southeast. If you could walk a straight line from Dover to Towson, with an average speed<6> 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 39 miles [62.8 km] to the south southeast (SSE). 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 44 miles [70.8 km] to the south southwest (SSW). Driving would take less than an hour, a buggy would take most of two days and walking would take about three full days.
- The shortest distance<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,860 miles [9,430.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,567 miles [10,568.6 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<9>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,444 miles [7,151.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<10>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Dover. 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> | 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 Dover 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. |
| <2> | 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 drawn from Point A (ie- Dover) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Dover. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.5123, Longitude: -76.7694 In this case, the coordinates for Dover have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <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 Dover, 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 Dover 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 307.69 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 303.307 degrees. |
| <10> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 304.361 degrees. |