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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 Shamrock, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Shamrock and the surrounding area.
- 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 Shamrock:
- 39.539552, -76.341626
- 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.
- Open the Heavens-Above website centered on Shamrock
- Bird Watching ...
- We enjoy finding new spots for bird watching and we use the eBird website for local sighting reports and to help identify hotspots.
- The eBird website is organized on a county-by-county basis. We have selected Harford County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- Open the eBird sighting report for Harford County
- Since Shamrock is near Montgomery County and also Baltimore County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- Open the eBird sighting report for Montgomery County
- Open the eBird sighting report for Baltimore County
- 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:
- Open the Waymark.com report for Shamrock
Communities Also Named Shamrock ...
We found 31 communities that are also named Shamrock.
Within Maryland, the name Shamrock is unique.
Beyond Maryland, we know of 31 communities that are located in the United States and Canada. Of these 31 communities, 28 are located in the United States and four are in Canada.
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Arkansas
- Calhoun 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 Arkansas community of Shamrock [Calhoun County].
- California
- Imperial 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 California community of Shamrock [Imperial County].
- Colorado
- Adams County
- This Shamrock is located in Adams County and lies 1,453 miles [2,338.4 km]<3> to the west of the Shamrock that is located in Harford County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Adams County community of Shamrock.
- Florida
- Dixie County
- This Shamrock is located in Dixie County and lies 784 miles [1,261.7 km]<3> to the south southwest of the Shamrock that is located in Harford County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dixie County community of Shamrock.
- Georgia
- Candler County
- This Shamrock is located in Candler County and lies 587 miles [944.7 km]<3> to the southwest of the Shamrock that is located in Harford County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Candler County community of Shamrock.
- Illinois
- Jasper County
- This Shamrock is located in Jasper County and lies 634 miles [1,020.3 km]<3> to the west of the Shamrock that is located in Harford County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jasper County community of Shamrock.
- McLean County
- This Shamrock is located in McLean County and lies 666 miles [1,071.8 km] to the west of the Shamrock that is located in Harford County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the McLean County community of Shamrock.
- Kansas
- Seward 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 Kansas community of Shamrock [Seward County].
- Kentucky
- Webster 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 Kentucky community of Shamrock [Webster County].
- Louisiana
- Natchitoches Parish
- This Shamrock is located in Natchitoches Parish and lies 1,093 miles [1,759 km]<3> to the west southwest of the Shamrock that is located in Harford County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Natchitoches Parish community of Shamrock.
- Missouri
- Callaway County
- This Shamrock is located in Callaway County and lies 820 miles [1,319.7 km]<3> to the west of the Shamrock that is located in Harford County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Callaway County community of Shamrock.
- Nebraska
- Holt 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 Nebraska community of Shamrock [Holt County].
- Nevada
- Nye 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 Nevada community of Shamrock [Nye County].
- New York
- Onondaga County
- This Shamrock is located in Onondaga County and lies 232 miles [373.4 km]<3> to the north of the Shamrock that is located in Harford County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Onondaga County community of Shamrock.
- North Carolina
- Mecklenburg 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 North Carolina community of Shamrock [Mecklenburg County].
- Oklahoma
- Creek County
- This Shamrock is located in Creek County and lies 1,130 miles [1,818.6 km]<3> to the west of the Shamrock that is located in Harford County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Creek County community of Shamrock.
- Ontario
- This Shamrock lies 404 miles [650.2 km]<3> to the north of the Shamrock that is located in Harford County.
- Pennsylvania
- Berks 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 Pennsylvania community of Shamrock [Berks County].
- Fayette County
- This Shamrock is located in Fayette County and lies 185 miles [297.7 km]<3> to the west of the Shamrock that is located in Harford County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fayette County community of Shamrock.
- Greene County
- This Shamrock is located in Greene County and lies 209 miles [336.4 km] to the west of the Shamrock that is located in Harford County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Greene County community of Shamrock.
- Northumberland County
- This Shamrock is located in Northumberland County and lies 92 miles [148.1 km] to the north of the Shamrock that is located in Harford County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Northumberland County community of Shamrock.
- Somerset County
- This Shamrock is located in Somerset County and lies 149 miles [239.8 km] to the west northwest of the Shamrock that is located in Harford County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Somerset County community of Shamrock.
- Prince Edward Island
- 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 Prince Edward Island community of Shamrock.
- Saskatchewan
- This Shamrock lies 1,638 miles [2,636.1 km]<3> to the northwest of the Shamrock that is located in Harford County.
- Texas
- Dallas County
- This Shamrock is located in Dallas County and lies 1,239 miles [1,994 km]<3> to the west southwest of the Shamrock that is located in Harford County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dallas County community of Shamrock.
- Wheeler County
- This Shamrock is located in Wheeler County and lies 1,340 miles [2,156.5 km] to the west of the Shamrock that is located in Harford County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wheeler County community of Shamrock.
- Utah
- Weber County
- This Shamrock is located in Weber County and lies 1,868 miles [3,006.3 km]<3> to the west northwest of the Shamrock that is located in Harford County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Weber County community of Shamrock.
- Virginia
- Grayson 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 Virginia community of Shamrock [Grayson County].
- Salem City
- This Shamrock is located in Salem City and lies 255 miles [410.4 km]<3> to the southwest of the Shamrock that is located in Harford County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Salem City community of Shamrock.
- West Virginia
- Logan County
- This Shamrock is located in Logan County and lies 327 miles [526.3 km]<3> to the west southwest of the Shamrock that is located in Harford County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Logan County community of Shamrock.
- Wisconsin
- Jackson County
- This Shamrock is located in Jackson County and lies 808 miles [1,300.3 km]<3> to the west northwest of the Shamrock that is located in Harford County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jackson County community of Shamrock.
Curious and Interesting Names Near Shamrock ...
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.
- Big Woods
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
- Big Woods is located in Harford County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Big Woods
- Bright Oaks
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
- Bright Oaks is located in Harford County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bright Oaks
- Camelot
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
- Camelot is located in Harford County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Camelot
- Cedar Spring
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
- Cedar Spring is located in Harford County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Spring
- Cedarwood
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
- Cedarwood is located in Harford County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedarwood
- Evergreen Heights
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
- Evergreen Heights is located in Harford County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Evergreen Heights
- Forest Lake
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
- Forest Lake is located in Harford County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Lake
- Forest Lawn
(Less than 2 miles to the south)
- Forest Lawn is located in Harford County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Lawn
- Fountain Glen
(Less than 2 miles to the east)
- Fountain Glen is located in Harford County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fountain Glen
- Fountain Green
(Less than 2 miles to the east)
- Fountain Green is located in Harford County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fountain Green
- Fox Bow
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
- Fox Bow is located in Harford County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fox Bow
- Frogtown
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
- Frogtown is located in Harford County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Frogtown
- Continue List (21 more) ...
- Green Ridge
(Less than 2 miles to the east)
- Green Ridge is located in Harford County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Ridge
- Heritage Woods
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Heritage Woods is located in Harford County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heritage Woods
- Hickory
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
- Hickory is located in Harford County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory
- Hickory Hills
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
- Hickory Hills is located in Harford County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Hills
- Hillview
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
- Hillview is located in Harford County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hillview
- Homestead Village
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
- Homestead Village is located in Harford County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Homestead Village
- Howard Park
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
- Howard Park is located in Harford County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Howard Park
- Joppa Hills
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
- Joppa Hills is located in Harford County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Joppa Hills
- Kings Charter
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
- Kings Charter is located in Harford County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kings Charter
- Locust Knoll
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
- Locust Knoll is located in Harford County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Locust Knoll
- Longmeadow
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Longmeadow is located in Harford County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Longmeadow
- Majors Choice
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Majors Choice is located in Harford County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Majors Choice
- Marywood
(Less than 2 miles to the west)
- Marywood is located in Harford County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marywood
- Moorland
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
- Moorland is located in Harford County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Moorland
- Parliament Ridge
(Less than 2 miles to the west)
- Parliament Ridge is located in Harford County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Parliament Ridge
- Parsons Ridge
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
- Parsons Ridge is located in Harford County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Parsons Ridge
- Pine Crest
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Pine Crest is located in Harford County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pine Crest
- Sable Woods
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
- Sable Woods is located in Harford County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sable Woods
- Scots Fancy
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
- Scots Fancy is located in Harford County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Scots Fancy
- Silver Spring Heights
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
- Winters Run
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
- Winters Run is located in Harford County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Winters Run
How Far From Shamrock 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 Shamrock to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Shamrock and extending to:
- Bel Air, which is the Seat of Harford County, lies just to the Southwest.
- Annapolis, which is the State Capital of Maryland, lies 39 miles [62.8 km]<3> to the south southwest (SSW). If you could walk a straight line from Shamrock to Annapolis, with an average speed<4> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take over two 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 57 miles [91.7 km] to the southwest (SW). 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 shortest distance<5> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,841 miles [9,400.2 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,547 miles [10,536.4 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<7>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,424 miles [7,119.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>'
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 Shamrock 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> | 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 Shamrock, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy. |
| <3> | 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- Shamrock) to Point B. In other words: 'As the crow flies'. |
| <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 Shamrock to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Shamrock. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.5396, Longitude: -76.3416 In this case, the coordinates for Shamrock have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <6> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 307.434 degrees. |
| <7> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 303.021 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 304.167 degrees. |
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