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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 Kingsville, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Kingsville 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 Kingsville:
    • 39.448718, -76.417740
    • 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 Kingsville
  • 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 Kingsville ...

We found sixteen communities that share the name Kingsville.

Within Maryland, the name Kingsville is unique.

Beyond Maryland, we know of another sixteen communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these sixteen communities, fourteen are located in the United States and two are in Canada.

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Arkansas
      • Randolph County
      • This community is historic<1> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Arkansas community of Kingsville [Randolph County].
    • California
      • El Dorado County
      • This Kingsville is located in El Dorado County and lies 2,359 miles [3,796.4 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Kingsville that is located in Baltimore County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the El Dorado County community of Kingsville.
    • Kansas
      • Shawnee 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 Kingsville [Shawnee County].
    • Kentucky
      • Lincoln 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 Kentucky community of Kingsville [Lincoln County].
    • Louisiana
      • Rapides Parish
      • This Kingsville is located in Rapides Parish and lies 1,056 miles [1,699.5 km]<2> to the west southwest of the Kingsville that is located in Baltimore County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rapides Parish community of Kingsville.
    • Missouri
      • Johnson County
      • This Kingsville is located in Johnson County and lies 945 miles [1,520.8 km]<2> to the west of the Kingsville that is located in Baltimore County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Johnson County community of Kingsville.
    • Nova Scotia
      • This Kingsville lies 881 miles [1,417.8 km]<2> to the northeast of the Kingsville that is located in Baltimore County.
    • Ohio
      • Ashtabula County
      • This Kingsville is located in Ashtabula County and lies 279 miles [449 km]<2> to the northwest of the Kingsville that is located in Baltimore County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Ashtabula County community of Kingsville.
      • Montgomery County
      • This community is historic<1> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Ohio community of Kingsville [Montgomery County].
      • Tuscarawas County
      • This community is historic and although located in Tuscarawas County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tuscarawas County community of Kingsville.
    • Ontario
      • This Kingsville lies 375 miles [603.5 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Kingsville that is located in Baltimore County.
    • Pennsylvania
      • Clarion County
      • This Kingsville is located in Clarion County and lies 189 miles [304.2 km]<2> to the northwest of the Kingsville that is located in Baltimore County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clarion County community of Kingsville.
    • South Carolina
      • Richland 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 Kingsville [Richland County].
    • Texas
      • Kleberg County
      • This Kingsville is located in Kleberg County and lies 1,478 miles [2,378.6 km]<2> to the west southwest of the Kingsville that is located in Baltimore County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kleberg County community of Kingsville.
    • Virginia
      • Prince Edward County
      • This Kingsville is located in Prince Edward County and lies 187 miles [300.9 km]<2> to the southwest of the Kingsville that is located in Baltimore County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Prince Edward County community of Kingsville.
    • West Virginia
      • Randolph County
      • This Kingsville is located in Randolph County and lies 196 miles [315.4 km]<2> to the west of the Kingsville that is located in Baltimore County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Randolph County community of Kingsville.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Kingsville ...

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.

  • Chapel Valley
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chapel Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chapel Valley
    • Chapel Valley is located in Baltimore County
  • Dunwood
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dunwood have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dunwood
    • Dunwood is located in Harford County
  • Fork
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fork have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fork
    • Fork is located in Baltimore County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Fork <5>
  • Green Acres
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Acres have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Acres
    • Green Acres is located in Harford County
  • Green Springs Hills
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Springs Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Springs Hills
    • Green Springs Hills is located in Harford County
  • Gunpowder
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gunpowder have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gunpowder
    • Gunpowder is located in Baltimore County
  • Indian Princess
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Princess have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Princess
    • Indian Princess is located in Harford County
  • Jerusalem
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jerusalem have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jerusalem
    • Jerusalem is located in Baltimore County
  • Jerusalem Mills
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jerusalem Mills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jerusalem Mills
    • Jerusalem Mills is located in Baltimore County
  • Joppa
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Joppa have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Joppa
    • Joppa is located in Harford County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Joppa <5>
  • Kings Country
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kings Country have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kings Country
    • Kings Country is located in Baltimore County
  • Kingswood
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kingswood have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kingswood
    • Kingswood is located in Harford County
  • Continue List   (7 more) ...
    • Long Green Woods
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Long Green Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Long Green Woods
      • Long Green Woods is located in Baltimore County
    • Lynchs Corner
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lynchs Corner
      • Lynchs Corner is located in Harford County
    • Merrywood
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Merrywood have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Merrywood
      • Merrywood is located in Baltimore County
    • Mountain
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mountain have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mountain
      • Mountain is located in Harford County
    • Pleasant Hills
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pleasant Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant Hills
      • Pleasant Hills is located in Harford County
    • Stoneybrook
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stoneybrook have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stoneybrook
      • Stoneybrook is located in Harford County
    • Valleybrook
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Valleybrook have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Valleybrook
      • Valleybrook is located in Harford County

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

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

  • Towson, which is the Seat of Baltimore County, lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<2> to the west southwest. If you could walk a straight line from Kingsville to Towson, 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 32 miles [51.5 km] to the south (S). 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 50 miles [80.5 km] to the southwest (SW). Driving would take less than an hour, a buggy would take most of two 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 5,848 miles [9,411.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,554 miles [10,547.6 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<9>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,431 miles [7,131 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<10>

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Kingsville. 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>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 Kingsville, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.
<2>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- Kingsville) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Kingsville. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.4487, Longitude: -76.4177       In this case, the coordinates for Kingsville have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<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 Kingsville 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 Kingsville 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 307.486 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 303.066 degrees.
<10>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 304.236 degrees.









 

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