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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 White Hall, we use the following websites to find information relevant to White Hall 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 White Hall:
    • 39.621772, -76.628581
    • 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 White Hall
  • 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 White Hall ...

We found 23 communities that share the name White Hall.

There are two communities within Maryland that are also named White Hall.

Beyond Maryland, we know of another 21 communities that are located throughout in the United States.

  • Communities Located In Maryland ...
    • Cecil County
      • This White Hall is located in Cecil County and lies 42 miles [67.6 km]<1> to the east of the White Hall that is located in Baltimore County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cecil County community of White Hall.
    • Prince George's County
      • This White Hall is located in Prince George's County and lies 67 miles [107.8 km]<1> to the south southwest of the White Hall that is located in Baltimore County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Prince George's County community of White Hall.
  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • Lowndes County
      • This White Hall is located in Lowndes County and lies 756 miles [1,216.7 km]<1> to the southwest of the White Hall that is located in Baltimore County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lowndes County community of White Hall.
    • Arkansas
      • Jefferson County
      • This White Hall is located in Jefferson County and lies 928 miles [1,493.5 km]<1> to the west southwest of the White Hall that is located in Baltimore County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of White Hall.
    • California
      • El Dorado County
      • This White Hall is located in El Dorado County and lies 2,319 miles [3,732.1 km]<1> to the west northwest of the White Hall that is located in Baltimore County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the El Dorado County community of White Hall.
    • Delaware
      • Kent County
      • This White Hall is located in Kent County and lies 68 miles [109.4 km]<1> to the southeast of the White Hall that is located in Baltimore County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kent County community of White Hall.
    • Georgia
      • Clarke 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 Georgia community of White Hall [Clarke County].
    • Illinois
      • Greene County
      • This White Hall is located in Greene County and lies 732 miles [1,178 km]<1> to the west of the White Hall that is located in Baltimore County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Greene County community of White Hall.
    • Kentucky
      • Madison 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 White Hall [Madison County].
    • Louisiana
      • Concordia Parish
      • This community is historic<3> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Louisiana community of White Hall [Concordia Parish].
      • Saint James Parish
      • This White Hall is located in Saint James Parish and lies 1,040 miles [1,673.7 km]<1> to the southwest of the White Hall that is located in Baltimore County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Saint James Parish community of White Hall.
    • Massachusetts
      • Worcester County
      • This White Hall is located in Worcester County and lies 307 miles [494.1 km]<1> to the northeast of the White Hall that is located in Baltimore County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Worcester County community of White Hall.
    • Missouri
      • Andrew County
      • Although located in Andrew County, we don't know the location within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Andrew County community of White Hall.
    • New Jersey
      • Morris 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 Jersey community of White Hall [Morris County].
    • North Carolina
      • Bladen 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 White Hall [Bladen County].
      • Mecklenburg County
      • This community is historic<3> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the North Carolina community of White Hall [Mecklenburg County].
    • Ohio
      • Tuscarawas County
      • This community is historic<3> and although located in Tuscarawas County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tuscarawas County community of White Hall.
    • South Carolina
      • Colleton County
      • This White Hall is located in Colleton County and lies 527 miles [848.1 km]<1> to the south southwest of the White Hall that is located in Baltimore County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Colleton County community of White Hall.
    • Texas
      • Bell County
      • This White Hall is located in Bell County and lies 1,302 miles [2,095.4 km]<1> to the west southwest of the White Hall that is located in Baltimore County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bell County community of White Hall.
      • Coryell 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 White Hall [Coryell County].
      • Jackson County
      • This White Hall is located in Jackson County and lies 1,340 miles [2,156.5 km] to the west southwest of the White Hall that is located in Baltimore County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jackson County community of White Hall.
    • Virginia
      • Albemarle County
      • This White Hall is located in Albemarle County and lies 150 miles [241.4 km]<1> to the southwest of the White Hall that is located in Baltimore County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Albemarle County community of White Hall.
      • Frederick County
      • This White Hall is located in Frederick County and lies 84 miles [135.2 km] to the west southwest of the White Hall that is located in Baltimore County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Frederick County community of White Hall.

Curious and Interesting Names Near White Hall ...

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.

  • Bacon Hall
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bacon Hall have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bacon Hall
    • Bacon Hall is located in Baltimore County
  • Beetree
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Beetree have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beetree
    • Beetree is located in Baltimore County
  • Blackhorse
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Blackhorse have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blackhorse
    • Blackhorse is located in Harford County
  • Brandy Springs
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brandy Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brandy Springs
    • Brandy Springs is located in Baltimore County
  • Cloverfield
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cloverfield have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cloverfield
    • Cloverfield is located in Baltimore County
  • Coachmans Field
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Coachmans Field have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coachmans Field
    • Coachmans Field is located in Baltimore County
  • Fern Valley
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fern Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fern Valley
    • Fern Valley is located in Baltimore County
  • Five Forks
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Five Forks have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Five Forks
    • Five Forks is located in Baltimore County
  • Flickerwood
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Flickerwood have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flickerwood
    • Flickerwood is located in Baltimore County
  • Graystone
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Graystone have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Graystone
    • Graystone is located in Baltimore County
  • Hamlet Farms
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hamlet Farms have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hamlet Farms
    • Hamlet Farms is located in Baltimore County
  • Hope Meadows
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hope Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hope Meadows
    • Hope Meadows is located in Baltimore County
  • Continue List   (10 more) ...
    • Hunters Mill
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hunters Mill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunters Mill
      • Hunters Mill is located in Baltimore County
    • Manor Brook
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Manor Brook have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Manor Brook
      • Manor Brook is located in Baltimore County
    • Piney Creek
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Piney Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Piney Creek
      • Piney Creek is located in Baltimore County
    • Piney Hill
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Piney Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Piney Hill
      • Piney Hill is located in Baltimore County
    • Prettyboy
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Prettyboy have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Prettyboy
      • Prettyboy is located in Baltimore County
    • Prettyboy Garth
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Prettyboy Garth have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Prettyboy Garth
      • Prettyboy Garth is located in Baltimore County
    • Spook Hill
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spook Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spook Hill
      • Spook Hill is located in Baltimore County
    • Valley Mill
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Valley Mill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Valley Mill
      • Valley Mill is located in Baltimore County
    • Walnut Springs
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Walnut Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Walnut Springs
      • Walnut Springs is located in Baltimore County
    • Windtree Valley
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Windtree Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Windtree Valley
      • Windtree Valley is located in Baltimore County

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

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

  • Towson, which is the Seat of Baltimore County, lies 15 miles [24.1 km]<1> to the south. If you could walk a straight line from White Hall to Towson, with an average speed<5> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take most of a day to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take four to five hours.
  • Annapolis, which is the State Capital of Maryland, lies 45 miles [72.4 km] to the south (S). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take less than an hour, a buggy would take most of two days and walking would take about three full days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 54 miles [86.9 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<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,850 miles [9,414.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,557 miles [10,552.5 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<8>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,433 miles [7,134.2 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for White Hall. 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>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- White Hall) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in White Hall. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.6218, Longitude: -76.6286       In this case, the coordinates for White Hall 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 White Hall 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 White Hall, 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 White Hall 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 307.598 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 303.22 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 304.257 degrees.




 

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