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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 Green Hill, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Green Hill 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 Green Hill:
    • 39.581486, -77.726382
    • 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 Green Hill
  • 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 Green Hill ...

We found 31 communities that share the name Green Hill.

There is one other community in Maryland which is also named Green Hill.

Beyond Maryland, we know of another 30 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 30 communities, 30 are located in the United States and one is in Canada.

  • Communities Located In Maryland ...
    • Wicomico County
      • This Green Hill is located in Wicomico County and lies 136 miles [218.9 km]<1> to the southeast of the Green Hill that is located in Washington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wicomico County community of Green Hill.
  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • Lauderdale County
      • This Green Hill is located in Lauderdale County and lies 624 miles [1,004.2 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Green Hill that is located in Washington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lauderdale County community of Green Hill.
    • Arkansas
      • Drew County
      • This Green Hill is located in Drew County and lies 887 miles [1,427.5 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Green Hill that is located in Washington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Drew County community of Green Hill.
    • Delaware
      • Sussex County
      • This Green Hill is located in Sussex County and lies 147 miles [236.6 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Green Hill that is located in Washington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sussex County community of Green Hill.
    • Georgia
      • Screven County
      • This Green Hill is located in Screven County and lies 521 miles [838.5 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Green Hill that is located in Washington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Screven County community of Green Hill.
      • Stewart 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 Georgia community of Green Hill [Stewart County].
    • Indiana
      • Warren County
      • This Green Hill is located in Warren County and lies 499 miles [803.1 km]<1> to the west of the Green Hill that is located in Washington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Warren County community of Green Hill.
    • Kentucky
      • Jackson County
      • This Green Hill is located in Jackson County and lies 372 miles [598.7 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Green Hill that is located in Washington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jackson County community of Green Hill.
      • Warren County
      • This Green Hill is located in Warren County and lies 500 miles [804.7 km] to the west southwest of the Green Hill that is located in Washington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Warren County community of Green Hill.
    • Mississippi
      • Yazoo 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 Green Hill [Yazoo County].
    • New Brunswick
      • This Green Hill lies 725 miles [1,166.8 km]<1> to the northeast of the Green Hill that is located in Washington County.
    • North Carolina
      • Rutherford County
      • This Green Hill is located in Rutherford County and lies 372 miles [598.7 km]<1> to the southwest of the Green Hill that is located in Washington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rutherford County community of Green Hill.
      • Washington 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 North Carolina community of Green Hill [Washington County].
      • Watauga County
      • This Green Hill is located in Watauga County and lies 320 miles [515 km] to the southwest of the Green Hill that is located in Washington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Watauga County community of Green Hill.
    • Ohio
      • Columbiana 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 Ohio community of Green Hill [Columbiana County].
    • Pennsylvania
      • Chester County
      • This Green Hill is located in Chester County and lies 116 miles [186.7 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Green Hill that is located in Washington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chester County community of Green Hill.
      • Fulton County
      • This Green Hill is located in Fulton County and lies 34 miles [54.7 km] to the north northwest of the Green Hill that is located in Washington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fulton County community of Green Hill.
      • York County
      • This Green Hill is located in York County and lies 60 miles [96.6 km] to the east northeast of the Green Hill that is located in Washington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the York County community of Green Hill.
    • Rhode Island
      • Washington County
      • This Green Hill is located in Washington County and lies 344 miles [553.6 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Green Hill that is located in Washington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washington County community of Green Hill.
    • South Carolina
      • Berkeley 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 South Carolina community of Green Hill [Berkeley County].
      • Charleston County
      • This Green Hill is located in Charleston County and lies 488 miles [785.4 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Green Hill that is located in Washington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Charleston County community of Green Hill.
      • Chesterfield County
      • This Green Hill is located in Chesterfield County and lies 376 miles [605.1 km] to the south southwest of the Green Hill that is located in Washington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chesterfield County community of Green Hill.
      • Darlington County
      • This Green Hill is located in Darlington County and lies 376 miles [605.1 km] to the south southwest of the Green Hill that is located in Washington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Darlington County community of Green Hill.
      • Williamsburg 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 South Carolina community of Green Hill [Williamsburg County].
    • Tennessee
      • Warren County
      • This Green Hill is located in Warren County and lies 510 miles [820.8 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Green Hill that is located in Washington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Warren County community of Green Hill.
      • Washington County
      • This Green Hill is located in Washington County and lies 342 miles [550.4 km] to the southwest of the Green Hill that is located in Washington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washington County community of Green Hill.
      • Wilson County
      • This Green Hill is located in Wilson County and lies 533 miles [857.8 km] to the west southwest of the Green Hill that is located in Washington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wilson County community of Green Hill.
    • Texas
      • Titus County
      • This Green Hill is located in Titus County and lies 1,052 miles [1,693 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Green Hill that is located in Washington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Titus County community of Green Hill.
    • Virginia
      • Campbell County
      • This Green Hill is located in Campbell County and lies 188 miles [302.6 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Green Hill that is located in Washington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Campbell County community of Green Hill.
      • Roanoke County
      • This Green Hill is located in Roanoke County and lies 204 miles [328.3 km] to the southwest of the Green Hill that is located in Washington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Roanoke County community of Green Hill.
    • West Virginia
      • Wetzel County
      • This Green Hill is located in Wetzel County and lies 162 miles [260.7 km]<1> to the west of the Green Hill that is located in Washington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wetzel County community of Green Hill.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Green Hill ...

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 east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Beaver Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beaver Creek
    • Beaver Creek is located in Washington County
  • Cedar Lawn
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedar Lawn have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Lawn
    • Cedar Lawn is located in Washington County
  • Dogtown
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dogtown have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dogtown
    • Dogtown is located in Washington County
  • Downsville
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Downsville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Downsville
    • Downsville is located in Washington County
  • Fairplay
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fairplay have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairplay
    • Fairplay is located in Washington County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Fairplay <5>
  • Fairplay Farms
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fairplay Farms have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairplay Farms
    • Fairplay Farms is located in Washington County
  • Fiddlesburg
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fiddlesburg have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fiddlesburg
    • Fiddlesburg is located in Washington County
  • Friendship Park
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Friendship Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Friendship Park
    • Friendship Park is located in Washington County
  • Funkstown
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
  • Greenberry Hills
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greenberry Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenberry Hills
    • Greenberry Hills is located in Washington County
  • Greystone Hills
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greystone Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greystone Hills
    • Greystone Hills is located in Washington County
  • Halfway
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Halfway have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Halfway
    • Halfway is located in Washington County
  • Continue List   (8 more) ...
    • Lemons Ferry
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lemons Ferry have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lemons Ferry
      • Lemons Ferry is located in Washington County
    • Lights Ferry
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lights Ferry have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lights Ferry
      • Lights Ferry is located in Berkeley County (WV)
    • Londontowne
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Londontowne have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Londontowne
      • Londontowne is located in Washington County
    • Mapleville
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mapleville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mapleville
      • Mapleville is located in Washington County
    • Mount Pleasant
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mount Pleasant have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Pleasant
      • Mount Pleasant is located in Washington County
    • Security
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Security have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Security
      • Security is located in Washington County
    • Sycamore Heights
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sycamore Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sycamore Heights
      • Sycamore Heights is located in Washington County
    • Wood Point
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wood Point have been provided by the GNIS.<4> 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 Green Hill 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 Green Hill to various places of note, such as the White House.

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

  • Hagerstown, which is the Seat of Washington County, lies just to the North.
  • Annapolis, which is the State Capital of Maryland, lies 78 miles [125.5 km]<1> to the east southeast (ESE). If you could drive a straight line from Green Hill to Annapolis, with an average speed<6>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 59 miles [95 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<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,897 miles [9,490.3 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,607 miles [10,632.9 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<9>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,483 miles [7,214.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<10>

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Green Hill. 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: 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 obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Green Hill) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Green Hill. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.5815, Longitude: -77.7264       In this case, the coordinates for Green Hill have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<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 Green Hill, 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 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 Green Hill 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>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 Green Hill 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 308.256 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 303.961 degrees.
<10>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 304.745 degrees.




 

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