Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Sharon, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Sharon and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Sharon
- 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 Sharon:
- 39.605913, -76.412039
- 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 Sharon
- 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:
- eBird sighting report for Harford County
- Since Sharon is near Montgomery County and also Baltimore County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Montgomery County
- 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:
- Waymark.com
Communities Also Named Sharon ...
We found 54 communities that share the name Sharon.
Within Maryland, the name Sharon is unique.
Beyond Maryland, we know of another 54 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 54 communities, 53 are located in the United States and two are in Canada.
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- California
- Connecticut
- Florida
- Georgia
- Taliaferro County
- This Sharon is located in Taliaferro County and lies 547 miles [880.3 km]<1> to the southwest of the Sharon that is located in Harford County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Taliaferro County community of Sharon.
- Telfair County
- This Sharon is located in Telfair County and lies 652 miles [1,049.3 km] to the southwest of the Sharon that is located in Harford County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Telfair County community of Sharon.
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Appanoose 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 Iowa community of Sharon [Appanoose County].
- Audubon County
- This Sharon is located in Audubon County and lies 982 miles [1,580.4 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Sharon that is located in Harford County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Audubon County community of Sharon.
- Lee County
- This Sharon is located in Lee County and lies 807 miles [1,298.7 km] to the west of the Sharon that is located in Harford County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lee County community of Sharon.
- Kansas
- Barber County
- This Sharon is located in Barber County and lies 1,198 miles [1,928 km]<1> to the west of the Sharon that is located in Harford County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Barber County community of Sharon.
- Shawnee 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 Sharon [Shawnee County].
- Kentucky
- Bracken 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 Kentucky community of Sharon [Bracken County].
- Fayette 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 Kentucky community of Sharon [Fayette County].
- Louisiana
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Jones County
- This Sharon is located in Jones County and lies 891 miles [1,433.9 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Sharon that is located in Harford County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jones County community of Sharon.
- Madison County
- This Sharon is located in Madison County and lies 892 miles [1,435.5 km] to the west southwest of the Sharon that is located in Harford County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Madison County community of Sharon.
- Missouri
- Polk 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 Missouri community of Sharon [Polk County].
- Saline County
- This Sharon is located in Saline County and lies 890 miles [1,432.3 km]<1> to the west of the Sharon that is located in Harford County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Saline County community of Sharon.
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New York
- Dutchess 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 Sharon [Dutchess County].
- Schoharie County
- This Sharon is located in Schoharie County and lies 238 miles [383 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Sharon that is located in Harford County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Schoharie County community of Sharon.
- North Carolina
- Camden County
- This Sharon is located in Camden County and lies 214 miles [344.4 km]<1> to the south of the Sharon that is located in Harford County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Camden County community of Sharon.
- Cleveland County
- This Sharon is located in Cleveland County and lies 413 miles [664.7 km] to the southwest of the Sharon that is located in Harford County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cleveland County community of Sharon.
- Iredell County
- This Sharon is located in Iredell County and lies 366 miles [589 km] to the southwest of the Sharon that is located in Harford County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Iredell County community of Sharon.
- Lenoir County
- This Sharon is located in Lenoir County and lies 300 miles [482.8 km] to the south southwest of the Sharon that is located in Harford County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lenoir County community of Sharon.
- Mecklenburg 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 Sharon [Mecklenburg County].
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Franklin County
- This Sharon is located in Franklin County and lies 348 miles [560.1 km]<1> to the west of the Sharon that is located in Harford County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Franklin County community of Sharon.
- Hamilton 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 Ohio community of Sharon [Hamilton County].
- Jackson County
- This Sharon is located in Jackson County and lies 336 miles [540.7 km] to the west of the Sharon that is located in Harford County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jackson County community of Sharon.
- Morgan County
- This community is historic<3> and although located in Morgan County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Morgan County community of Sharon.
- Noble County
- This Sharon is located in Noble County and lies 274 miles [441 km] to the west of the Sharon that is located in Harford County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Noble County community of Sharon.
- Oklahoma
- Ontario
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- Abbeville County
- This Sharon is located in Abbeville County and lies 502 miles [807.9 km]<1> to the southwest of the Sharon that is located in Harford County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Abbeville County community of Sharon.
- York County
- This Sharon is located in York County and lies 420 miles [675.9 km] to the southwest of the Sharon that is located in Harford County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the York County community of Sharon.
- Tennessee
- Henderson County
- This Sharon is located in Henderson County and lies 712 miles [1,145.9 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Sharon that is located in Harford County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Henderson County community of Sharon.
- Weakley County
- This Sharon is located in Weakley County and lies 714 miles [1,149.1 km] to the west southwest of the Sharon that is located in Harford County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Weakley County community of Sharon.
- Texas
- Hardin 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 Sharon [Hardin County].
- Smith 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 Texas community of Sharon [Smith County].
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- Grays Harbor 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 Washington community of Sharon [Grays Harbor County].
- Spokane 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 Washington community of Sharon [Spokane County].
- West Virginia
- Kanawha County
- This Sharon is located in Kanawha County and lies 288 miles [463.5 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Sharon that is located in Harford County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kanawha County community of Sharon.
- Webster 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 West Virginia community of Sharon [Webster County].
- Wisconsin
Curious and Interesting Names Near Sharon ...
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.
- Cherry Hill
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cherry Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherry Hill
- Cherry Hill is located in Harford County
- Chestnut Hill
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chestnut Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chestnut Hill
- Chestnut Hill is located in Harford County
- Chrome Hill
(Less than 2 miles to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chrome Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chrome Hill
- Chrome Hill is located in Harford County
- Clover Field
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clover Field have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clover Field
- Clover Field is located in Harford County
- Coopstown
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coopstown
- Coopstown is located in Harford County
- Federal Hill
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Federal Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Federal Hill
- Federal Hill is located in Harford County
- Ferncliff
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast) - Forest Lake
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Lake
- Forest Lake is located in Harford County
- Frogtown
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast) - High Point
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for High Point have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for High Point
- High Point is located in Harford County
- Highfield Park
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Highfield Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Highfield Park
- Highfield Park is located in Harford County
- Hill-N-Dale
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hill-N-Dale have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hill-N-Dale
- Hill-N-Dale is located in Harford County
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- Michaels Meadows
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Michaels Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Michaels Meadows
- Michaels Meadows is located in Harford County
- Minefield
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast) - Pheasant Ridge
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pheasant Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pheasant Ridge
- Pheasant Ridge is located in Harford County
- Ridgeview
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast) - Rock Spring
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rock Spring have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rock Spring
- Rock Spring is located in Harford County
- Rockridge Forest
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rockridge Forest have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rockridge Forest
- Rockridge Forest is located in Harford County
- Scenic View
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Scenic View have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Scenic View
- Scenic View is located in Harford County
- Seven Cedars
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Seven Cedars have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Seven Cedars
- Seven Cedars is located in Harford County
- Spring Meadows
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spring Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spring Meadows
- Spring Meadows is located in Harford County
- Stirrup Run
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stirrup Run have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stirrup Run
- Stirrup Run is located in Harford County
- Whispering Woods
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Whispering Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whispering Woods
- Whispering Woods is located in Harford County
- Michaels Meadows
How Far From Sharon 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 Sharon to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Sharon and extending to:
- Bel Air, which is the Seat of Harford County, lies just to the Southeast.
- Annapolis, which is the State Capital of Maryland, lies 43 miles [69.2 km]<1> to the south (S). If you could walk a straight line from Sharon 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 59 miles [95 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 about three full days and walking would take most of three days.
- The shortest distance<6> 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).<7>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,548 miles [10,538 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<8>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,424 miles [7,119.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Sharon. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Harford County: www.co.ha.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 'straight-line' (or 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- Sharon) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Sharon. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.6059, Longitude: -76.4120 |
| <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 Sharon 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> | 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 Sharon, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy. |
| <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 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 Sharon 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 307.471 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 303.073 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 304.171 degrees. |