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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 Lawndale, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Lawndale 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 Lawndale:
    • 39.521770, -76.877478
    • 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 Lawndale
  • 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 Lawndale ...

We found twenty communities that share the name Lawndale.

Within Maryland, the name Lawndale is unique.

Beyond Maryland, we know of another twenty communities that are located throughout in the United States.

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • California
      • Los Angeles County
      • This Lawndale is located in Los Angeles County and lies 2,308 miles [3,714.4 km]<1> to the west of the Lawndale that is located in Carroll County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Los Angeles County community of Lawndale.
      • Sonoma County
      • This Lawndale is located in Sonoma County and lies 2,427 miles [3,905.9 km] to the west northwest of the Lawndale that is located in Carroll County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sonoma County community of Lawndale.
    • Delaware
      • Kent County
      • This Lawndale is located in Kent County and lies 70 miles [112.7 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Lawndale that is located in Carroll County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kent County community of Lawndale.
    • Florida
      • Hillsborough County
      • This Lawndale is located in Hillsborough County and lies 856 miles [1,377.6 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Lawndale that is located in Carroll County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hillsborough County community of Lawndale.
    • Illinois
      • Logan County
      • This Lawndale is located in Logan County and lies 658 miles [1,058.9 km]<1> to the west of the Lawndale that is located in Carroll County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Logan County community of Lawndale.
    • Indiana
      • Vanderburgh 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 Indiana community of Lawndale [Vanderburgh County].
    • Kansas
      • Jackson 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 Lawndale [Jackson County].
      • Pratt 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 Lawndale [Pratt County].
    • Michigan
      • Kalamazoo County
      • This Lawndale is located in Kalamazoo County and lies 486 miles [782.1 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Lawndale that is located in Carroll County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kalamazoo County community of Lawndale.
      • Saginaw County
      • This Lawndale is located in Saginaw County and lies 459 miles [738.7 km] to the northwest of the Lawndale that is located in Carroll County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Saginaw County community of Lawndale.
      • Sanilac 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 Michigan community of Lawndale [Sanilac County].
    • Minnesota
      • Wilkin County
      • This Lawndale is located in Wilkin County and lies 1,092 miles [1,757.4 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Lawndale that is located in Carroll County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wilkin County community of Lawndale.
    • North Carolina
      • Cleveland County
      • This Lawndale is located in Cleveland County and lies 382 miles [614.8 km]<1> to the southwest of the Lawndale that is located in Carroll County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cleveland County community of Lawndale.
      • Guilford 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 North Carolina community of Lawndale [Guilford County].
    • Ohio
      • Stark County
      • This Lawndale is located in Stark County and lies 261 miles [420 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Lawndale that is located in Carroll County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Stark County community of Lawndale.
      • Summit County
      • This Lawndale is located in Summit County and lies 269 miles [432.9 km] to the west northwest of the Lawndale that is located in Carroll County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Summit County community of Lawndale.
    • Pennsylvania
      • Bucks 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 Pennsylvania community of Lawndale [Bucks County].
      • Montgomery 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 Pennsylvania community of Lawndale [Montgomery County].
      • Philadelphia County
      • This Lawndale is located in Philadelphia County and lies 101 miles [162.5 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Lawndale that is located in Carroll County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Philadelphia County community of Lawndale.
    • Texas
      • Kaufman 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 Texas community of Lawndale [Kaufman County].

Curious and Interesting Names Near Lawndale ...

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.

  • Adams Chance
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Adams Chance have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Adams Chance
    • Adams Chance is located in Carroll County
  • Beaver Ridge
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Beaver Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beaver Ridge
    • Beaver Ridge is located in Carroll County
  • Boring
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Boring have been provided by the GNIS.<3> 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 <4>
  • Charolais Acres
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Charolais Acres have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Charolais Acres
    • Charolais Acres is located in Carroll County
  • Cold Saturday
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cold Saturday have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cold Saturday
    • Cold Saturday is located in Carroll County
  • Evergreen Hills
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Evergreen Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Evergreen Hills
    • Evergreen Hills is located in Carroll County
  • Finksburg
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Finksburg have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Finksburg
    • Finksburg is located in Carroll County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Finksburg <4>
  • Flagg Meadows
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Flagg Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flagg Meadows
    • Flagg Meadows is located in Carroll County
  • Glen Falls
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glen Falls have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glen Falls
    • Glen Falls is located in Baltimore County
  • Green Hill Farm
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Hill Farm have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Hill Farm
    • Green Hill Farm is located in Baltimore County
  • Harris Heights
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harris Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harris Heights
    • Harris Heights is located in Carroll County
  • Home Farm
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Home Farm have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Home Farm
    • Home Farm is located in Carroll County
  • Continue List   (12 more) ...
    • Lees Mill
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lees Mill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lees Mill
      • Lees Mill is located in Carroll County
    • Liberty View Farms
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Liberty View Farms have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Liberty View Farms
      • Liberty View Farms is located in Carroll County
    • Monarch Meadow
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Monarch Meadow have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Monarch Meadow
      • Monarch Meadow is located in Carroll County
    • Pheasant Run
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pheasant Run have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pheasant Run
      • Pheasant Run is located in Carroll County
    • Pleasant Run
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pleasant Run have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant Run
      • Pleasant Run is located in Baltimore County
    • Red Oak Hills
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Red Oak Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Red Oak Hills
      • Red Oak Hills is located in Carroll County
    • Ricketts Ridge
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ricketts Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ricketts Ridge
      • Ricketts Ridge is located in Carroll County
    • Sandyville
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandyville
      • Sandyville is located in Carroll County
    • Tabbys Delight
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tabbys Delight have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tabbys Delight
      • Tabbys Delight is located in Carroll County
    • Twin Knolls
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Twin Knolls have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Twin Knolls
      • Twin Knolls is located in Carroll County
    • Walnut Grove Mills
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Walnut Grove Mills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Walnut Grove Mills
      • Walnut Grove Mills is located in Carroll County
    • Woodleaf
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodleaf have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodleaf
      • Woodleaf is located in Baltimore County

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

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

  • Westminster, which is the Seat of Carroll County, lies just to the West Northwest.
  • Annapolis, which is the State Capital of Maryland, lies 42 miles [67.6 km]<1> to the south southeast (SSE). If you could walk a straight line from Lawndale to Annapolis, with an average speed<5> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take about three full days to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take just about two full days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 43 miles [69.2 km] to the south southwest (SSW). 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 about three full days.
  • The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,864 miles [9,437.2 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,572 miles [10,576.6 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<8>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,448 miles [7,158.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>

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

The official website for Carroll County: www.ccgov.carr.org/

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' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Lawndale) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Lawndale. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.5218, Longitude: -76.8775       In this case, the coordinates for Lawndale 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 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 Lawndale 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>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.
<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 Lawndale to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East.
<7>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 307.753 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 303.381 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 304.403 degrees.









 

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