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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 Morningside, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Morningside 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 Morningside:
    • 39.412601, -77.588600
    • 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 Morningside
  • 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 Morningside ...

We found 26 communities that share the name Morningside.

There is one other community in Maryland which is also named Morningside.

Beyond Maryland, we know of another 25 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 25 communities, 25 are located in the United States and one is in Canada.

  • Communities Located In Maryland ...
    • Prince George's County
      • This Morningside is located in Prince George's County and lies 55 miles [88.5 km]<1> to the southeast of the Morningside that is located in Frederick County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Prince George's County community of Morningside.
  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • Jefferson County
      • This Morningside is located in Jefferson County and lies 642 miles [1,033.2 km]<1> to the southwest of the Morningside that is located in Frederick County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of Morningside.
      • Tallapoosa County
      • This Morningside is located in Tallapoosa County and lies 643 miles [1,034.8 km] to the southwest of the Morningside that is located in Frederick County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tallapoosa County community of Morningside.
    • Alberta
      • This Morningside lies 1,925 miles [3,098 km]<1> to the northwest of the Morningside that is located in Frederick County.
    • Connecticut
      • New Haven County
      • This Morningside is located in New Haven County and lies 271 miles [436.1 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Morningside that is located in Frederick County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the New Haven County community of Morningside.
    • Florida
      • Hillsborough County
      • This Morningside is located in Hillsborough County and lies 841 miles [1,353.5 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Morningside that is located in Frederick County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hillsborough County community of Morningside.
    • Georgia
      • Bibb County
      • This Morningside is located in Bibb County and lies 562 miles [904.5 km]<1> to the southwest of the Morningside that is located in Frederick County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bibb County community of Morningside.
      • Dougherty County
      • This Morningside is located in Dougherty County and lies 655 miles [1,054.1 km] to the southwest of the Morningside that is located in Frederick County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dougherty County community of Morningside.
      • Floyd County
      • This Morningside is located in Floyd County and lies 553 miles [890 km] to the southwest of the Morningside that is located in Frederick County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Floyd County community of Morningside.
      • Fulton County
      • This Morningside is located in Fulton County and lies 539 miles [867.4 km] to the southwest of the Morningside that is located in Frederick County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fulton County community of Morningside.
      • Muscogee County
      • This Morningside is located in Muscogee County and lies 626 miles [1,007.4 km] to the southwest of the Morningside that is located in Frederick County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Muscogee County community of Morningside.
    • Indiana
      • Delaware County
      • This Morningside is located in Delaware County and lies 416 miles [669.5 km]<1> to the west of the Morningside that is located in Frederick County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Delaware County community of Morningside.
    • Iowa
      • Woodbury County
      • This Morningside is located in Woodbury County and lies 999 miles [1,607.7 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Morningside that is located in Frederick County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Woodbury County community of Morningside.
    • Louisiana
      • Caddo Parish
      • 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 Louisiana community of Morningside [Caddo Parish].
    • Minnesota
      • Hennepin 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 Minnesota community of Morningside [Hennepin County].
    • New York
      • New York 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 New York community of Morningside [New York County].
    • Ohio
      • Washington County
      • This Morningside is located in Washington County and lies 204 miles [328.3 km]<1> to the west of the Morningside that is located in Frederick County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washington County community of Morningside.
    • Oregon
      • Marion 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 Oregon community of Morningside [Marion County].
    • Pennsylvania
      • Allegheny County
      • This Morningside is located in Allegheny County and lies 144 miles [231.7 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Morningside that is located in Frederick County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Allegheny County community of Morningside.
    • South Carolina
      • Greenville County
      • This Morningside is located in Greenville County and lies 407 miles [655 km]<1> to the southwest of the Morningside that is located in Frederick County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Greenville County community of Morningside.
    • South Dakota
      • Beadle County
      • This Morningside is located in Beadle County and lies 1,109 miles [1,784.8 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Morningside that is located in Frederick County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Beadle County community of Morningside.
    • Tennessee
      • McMinn County
      • This Morningside is located in McMinn County and lies 471 miles [758 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Morningside that is located in Frederick County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the McMinn County community of Morningside.
    • Virginia
      • Norfolk City
      • 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 Virginia community of Morningside [Norfolk City].
      • Prince William County
      • This Morningside is located in Prince William County and lies 47 miles [75.6 km]<1> to the south southeast of the Morningside that is located in Frederick County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Prince William County community of Morningside.
      • Roanoke City
      • This Morningside is located in Roanoke City and lies 195 miles [313.8 km] to the southwest of the Morningside that is located in Frederick County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Roanoke City community of Morningside.
    • Washington
      • King County
      • This Morningside is located in King County and lies 2,275 miles [3,661.3 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Morningside that is located in Frederick County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the King County community of Morningside.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Morningside ...

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.

  • Copperfield
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Copperfield have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Copperfield
    • Copperfield is located in Frederick County
  • Corner House
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Corner House have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Corner House
    • Corner House is located in Frederick County
  • Fountain Dale
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fountain Dale have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fountain Dale
    • Fountain Dale is located in Frederick County
  • Frostown
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Frostown
    • Frostown is located in Frederick County
  • Gapland
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
  • Homers Delight
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Homers Delight have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Homers Delight
    • Homers Delight is located in Frederick County
  • Lamb Knolls
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lamb Knolls have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lamb Knolls
    • Lamb Knolls is located in Frederick County
  • Lewis Mill
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lewis Mill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lewis Mill
    • Lewis Mill is located in Frederick County
  • Locust Grove
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Locust Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Locust Grove
    • Locust Grove is located in Washington County
  • Locust Valley
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Locust Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Locust Valley
    • Locust Valley is located in Frederick County
  • Park Hall
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Park Hall have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Park Hall
    • Park Hall is located in Washington County
  • Petersville
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Petersville
    • Petersville is located in Frederick County
  • Continue List   (9 more) ...
    • Round Hill
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Round Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Round Hill
      • Round Hill is located in Frederick County
    • Roundtree
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Roundtree have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roundtree
      • Roundtree is located in Frederick County
    • Skyline Gardens
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Skyline Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Skyline Gardens
      • Skyline Gardens is located in Frederick County
    • Slabtown
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Slabtown have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Slabtown
      • Slabtown is located in Frederick County
    • Spoolsville
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spoolsville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spoolsville
      • Spoolsville is located in Frederick County
    • Springview
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Springview have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Springview
      • Springview is located in Frederick County
    • Station Roads
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Station Roads have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Station Roads
      • Station Roads is located in Frederick County
    • Sunset View
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunset View have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunset View
      • Sunset View is located in Frederick County
    • Valley Overlook
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Valley Overlook have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Valley Overlook
      • Valley Overlook is located in Frederick County

How Far From Morningside to ...

We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers & Almanacs that were published in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the Gazetteers include the distance from a community such as Morningside to various places of note, such as the White House.

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

  • Frederick, which is the Seat of Frederick County, lies 9 miles [14.5 km]<1> to the east. If you could walk a straight line from Morningside to Frederick, 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 65 miles [104.6 km] to the east southeast (ESE). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take less than an hour, a buggy would take about three full days and walking would take most of three days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 46 miles [74 km] to the southeast (SE). 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<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,899 miles [9,493.5 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,607 miles [10,632.9 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<8>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,483 miles [7,214.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>

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

The official website for Frederick County: www.co.frederick.md.us/

The official website for State of Maryland: www.maryland.gov/

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 drawn from Point A (ie- Morningside) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Morningside. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.4126, Longitude: -77.5886       In this case, the coordinates for Morningside 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 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 Morningside 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 Morningside 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 308.184 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 303.853 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 304.75 degrees.




 

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