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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 Saint Pauls, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Saint Pauls 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 Saint Pauls:
    • 39.710936, -76.789975
    • 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 Saint Pauls
  • 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 Saint Pauls ...

We found six communities that share the name Saint Pauls.

Within Maryland, the name Saint Pauls is unique.

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

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Montana
      • Chouteau 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 Montana community of Saint Pauls [Chouteau County].
    • Newfoundland and Labrador
      • This Saint Pauls lies 1,159 miles [1,865.2 km]<2> to the northeast of the Saint Pauls that is located in Baltimore County.
    • North Carolina
      • Robeson County
      • This Saint Pauls is located in Robeson County and lies 359 miles [577.8 km]<2> to the south southwest of the Saint Pauls that is located in Baltimore County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Robeson County community of Saint Pauls.
    • Nova Scotia
      • This Saint Pauls lies 822 miles [1,322.9 km]<2> to the east northeast of the Saint Pauls that is located in Baltimore County.
    • Ontario
      • 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 Ontario community of Saint Pauls.
    • South Carolina
      • Georgetown County
      • This Saint Pauls is located in Georgetown County and lies 443 miles [712.9 km]<2> to the south southwest of the Saint Pauls that is located in Baltimore County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Georgetown County community of Saint Pauls.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Saint Pauls ...

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.

  • Brothers Delight
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brothers Delight have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brothers Delight
    • Brothers Delight is located in Carroll County
  • Fiscal
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fiscal have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fiscal
    • Fiscal is located in York County (PA)
  • Forest Knoll
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest Knoll have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Knoll
    • Forest Knoll is located in Carroll County
  • Freeland Farms
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Freeland Farms have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Freeland Farms
    • Freeland Farms is located in Baltimore County
  • Glenville
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glenville
    • Glenville is located in York County (PA)
  • Gunpowder Ridge
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gunpowder Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gunpowder Ridge
    • Gunpowder Ridge is located in Carroll County
  • Happy Valley
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Happy Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Happy Valley
    • Happy Valley is located in Carroll County
  • Hokes
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hokes have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hokes
    • Hokes is located in York County (PA)
  • Meadow View
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadow View have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadow View
    • Meadow View is located in Carroll County
  • Peaceful Valley
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Peaceful Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Peaceful Valley
    • Peaceful Valley is located in Carroll County
  • Pierceville
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pierceville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pierceville
    • Pierceville is located in York County (PA)
  • Prettyboy Trails
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Prettyboy Trails have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Prettyboy Trails
    • Prettyboy Trails is located in Baltimore County
  • Continue List   (9 more) ...
    • Rockville
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rockville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rockville
      • Rockville is located in York County (PA)
    • Roller
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roller
      • Roller is located in Carroll County
    • Seven Havens
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Seven Havens have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Seven Havens
      • Seven Havens is located in Carroll County
    • Sticks
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sticks have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sticks
      • Sticks is located in York County (PA)
    • Sugar Valley
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sugar Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sugar Valley
      • Sugar Valley is located in Carroll 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 Baltimore County
    • Valley Vista
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Valley Vista have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Valley Vista
      • Valley Vista is located in Carroll County
    • Walkers Run
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Walkers Run have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Walkers Run
      • Walkers Run is located in Baltimore County
    • Young Mans Fancy
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Young Mans Fancy
      • Young Mans Fancy is located in Carroll County

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

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

  • Towson, which is the Seat of Baltimore County, lies 23 miles [37 km]<2> to the south southeast. If you could walk a straight line from Saint Pauls to Towson, with an average speed<4> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take just about two full days to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take most of a day.
  • Annapolis, which is the State Capital of Maryland, lies 53 miles [85.3 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 over two days and walking would take most of three days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 57 miles [91.7 km] to the south southwest (SSW). Driving would take less than an hour, a buggy would take over two days and walking would take most of three days.
  • The shortest distance<5> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,853 miles [9,419.5 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,561 miles [10,558.9 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<7>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,437 miles [7,140.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Saint Pauls. 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 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 Saint Pauls 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' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Saint Pauls) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Saint Pauls. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.7109, Longitude: -76.7900       In this case, the coordinates for Saint Pauls have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<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 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.
<5>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 Saint Pauls to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East.
<6>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 307.688 degrees.
<7>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 303.336 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 304.29 degrees.









 

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