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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 Sleepy Hollow Estates, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Sleepy Hollow Estates and the surrounding area.

  • Weather ...
    • Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
    • The National Weather Service forecast for Sleepy Hollow Estates
  • 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 Sleepy Hollow Estates:
    • 39.373714, -77.314706
    • 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 Sleepy Hollow Estates
  • 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 Sleepy Hollow Estates ...

We found two communities that share the name Sleepy Hollow Estates.

Within Maryland, the name Sleepy Hollow Estates is unique.

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

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Virginia
      • Fairfax County
      • This Sleepy Hollow Estates is located in Fairfax County and lies 36 miles [57.9 km]<1> to the south southeast of the Sleepy Hollow Estates that is located in Frederick County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fairfax County community of Sleepy Hollow Estates.
      • Henrico 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 Virginia community of Sleepy Hollow Estates [Henrico County].

Curious and Interesting Names Near Sleepy Hollow Estates ...

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.

  • Alpine
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Alpine have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alpine
    • Alpine is located in Frederick County
  • Aspen
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Aspen have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Aspen
    • Aspen is located in Frederick County
  • Big Woods Estates
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Big Woods Estates have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Big Woods Estates
    • Big Woods Estates is located in Frederick County
  • Clear View
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clear View have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clear View
    • Clear View is located in Frederick County
  • Coldstream
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Coldstream have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coldstream
    • Coldstream is located in Frederick County
  • Dennis ‑ Historic
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dennis have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dennis
    • Dennis is located in Frederick County
  • Elliot
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elliot have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elliot
    • Elliot is located in Frederick County
  • Englandtowne
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Englandtowne have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Englandtowne
    • Englandtowne is located in Frederick County
  • Fountain Mills
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fountain Mills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fountain Mills
    • Fountain Mills is located in Frederick County
  • Frederick Junction
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Frederick Junction have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Frederick Junction
    • Frederick Junction is located in Frederick County
  • Gently Savage
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gently Savage have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gently Savage
    • Gently Savage is located in Frederick County
  • Hartman
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hartman have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hartman
    • Hartman is located in Frederick County
  • Continue List   (16 more) ...
    • Highview
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Highview have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Highview
      • Highview is located in Frederick County
    • Honey Hill
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Honey Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Honey Hill
      • Honey Hill is located in Frederick County
    • Hoot'N Hollow
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hoot'N Hollow have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hoot'N Hollow
      • Hoot'N Hollow is located in Frederick County
    • Hunting Hills
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hunting Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunting Hills
      • Hunting Hills is located in Frederick County
    • Islands of Balmoral
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Islands of Balmoral have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Islands of Balmoral
      • Islands of Balmoral is located in Frederick County
    • Land of Promise
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Land of Promise have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Land of Promise
      • Land of Promise is located in Frederick County
    • Longview
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Longview have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Longview
      • Longview is located in Frederick County
    • Martin
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Martin have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Martin
      • Martin is located in Frederick County
    • Meadows
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadows
      • Meadows is located in Frederick County
    • Nightingale
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Nightingale have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nightingale
      • Nightingale is located in Frederick County
    • Pleasant Grove
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pleasant Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant Grove
      • Pleasant Grove is located in Frederick County
    • Reels Mill
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Reels Mill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Reels Mill
      • Reels Mill is located in Frederick County
    • Riverwood
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Riverwood have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riverwood
      • Riverwood is located in Frederick County
    • Tranquility
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tranquility have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tranquility
      • Tranquility is located in Frederick County
    • Windy Hill
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Windy Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Windy Hill
      • Windy Hill is located in Frederick County
    • Woodspring
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodspring have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodspring
      • Woodspring is located in Frederick County

How Far From Sleepy Hollow Estates 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 Sleepy Hollow Estates to various places of note, such as the White House.

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

  • Frederick, which is the Seat of Frederick County, lies just to the West Northwest.
  • Annapolis, which is the State Capital of Maryland, lies 51 miles [82.1 km]<1> to the east southeast (ESE). If you could walk a straight line from Sleepy Hollow Estates to Annapolis, with an average speed<4> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take most of three days to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take most of two days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 36 miles [57.9 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 just about two full days and walking would take over two days.
  • The shortest distance<5> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,889 miles [9,477.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,597 miles [10,616.8 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<7>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,473 miles [7,198.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Sleepy Hollow Estates. 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 things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Sleepy Hollow Estates) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Sleepy Hollow Estates. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.3737, Longitude: -77.3147       In this case, the coordinates for Sleepy Hollow Estates 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 Sleepy Hollow Estates 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 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 Sleepy Hollow Estates 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 308.024 degrees.
<7>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 303.665 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 304.648 degrees.









 

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