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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 Rockville, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Rockville 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 Rockville:
- 38.071268, -94.080390
- 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 Rockville
- 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 Rockville ...
We found 48 communities that share the name Rockville.
Within Missouri, the name Rockville is unique.
Beyond Missouri, we know of another 48 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 48 communities, 45 are located in the United States and four are in Canada.
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Clarke County
- This Rockville is located in Clarke County and lies 579 miles [931.8 km]<1> to the southeast of the Rockville that is located in Bates County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clarke County community of Rockville.
- California
- Solano County
- This Rockville is located in Solano County and lies 1,516 miles [2,439.8 km]<1> to the west of the Rockville that is located in Bates County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Solano County community of Rockville.
- Connecticut
- Tolland County
- This Rockville is located in Tolland County and lies 1,170 miles [1,882.9 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Rockville that is located in Bates County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tolland County community of Rockville.
- Georgia
- Putnam County
- This Rockville is located in Putnam County and lies 690 miles [1,110.4 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Rockville that is located in Bates County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Putnam County community of Rockville.
- Idaho
- Owyhee County
- This Rockville is located in Owyhee County and lies 1,249 miles [2,010.1 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Rockville that is located in Bates County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Owyhee County community of Rockville.
- Illinois
- Kankakee 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 Illinois community of Rockville [Kankakee County].
- Indiana
- Parke County
- This Rockville is located in Parke County and lies 386 miles [621.2 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Rockville that is located in Bates County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Parke County community of Rockville.
- Iowa
- Delaware County
- This Rockville is located in Delaware County and lies 337 miles [542.3 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Rockville that is located in Bates County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Delaware County community of Rockville.
- Kansas
- Miami 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 Rockville [Miami County].
- Kentucky
- Lawrence County
- This Rockville is located in Lawrence County and lies 622 miles [1,001 km]<1> to the east of the Rockville that is located in Bates County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lawrence County community of Rockville.
- Rowan 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 Rockville [Rowan County].
- Maine
- Knox County
- This Rockville is located in Knox County and lies 1,358 miles [2,185.5 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Rockville that is located in Bates County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Knox County community of Rockville.
- Maryland
- Montgomery County
- This Rockville is located in Montgomery County and lies 914 miles [1,470.9 km]<1> to the east of the Rockville that is located in Bates County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of Rockville.
- Massachusetts
- Norfolk County
- This Rockville is located in Norfolk County and lies 1,228 miles [1,976.3 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Rockville that is located in Bates County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Norfolk County community of Rockville.
- Minnesota
- Stearns County
- This Rockville is located in Stearns County and lies 510 miles [820.8 km]<1> to the north of the Rockville that is located in Bates County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Stearns County community of Rockville.
- Nebraska
- Sherman County
- This Rockville is located in Sherman County and lies 328 miles [527.9 km]<1> to the northwest of the Rockville that is located in Bates County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sherman County community of Rockville.
- New Brunswick
- This Rockville lies 1,553 miles [2,499.3 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Rockville that is located in Bates County.
- New York
- Allegany County
- This Rockville is located in Allegany County and lies 887 miles [1,427.5 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Rockville that is located in Bates County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Allegany County community of Rockville.
- Orange County
- This Rockville is located in Orange County and lies 1,067 miles [1,717.2 km] to the east northeast of the Rockville that is located in Bates County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Orange County community of Rockville.
- Nova Scotia
- This Rockville lies 1,503 miles [2,418.8 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Rockville that is located in Bates County.
- Ohio
- Adams County
- This Rockville is located in Adams County and lies 586 miles [943.1 km]<1> to the east of the Rockville that is located in Bates County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Adams County community of Rockville.
- Meigs County
- This community is historic<3> and although located in Meigs County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Meigs County community of Rockville.
- Muskingum County
- This community is historic and although located in Muskingum County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Muskingum County community of Rockville.
- Stark County
- This Rockville is located in Stark County and lies 694 miles [1,116.9 km] to the east northeast of the Rockville that is located in Bates County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Stark County community of Rockville.
- Ontario
- 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 Ontario community of Rockville.
- Oregon
- Malheur County
- This Rockville is located in Malheur County and lies 1,253 miles [2,016.5 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Rockville that is located in Bates County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Malheur County community of Rockville.
- Pennsylvania
- Armstrong County
- This Rockville is located in Armstrong County and lies 801 miles [1,289.1 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Rockville that is located in Bates County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Armstrong County community of Rockville.
- Bedford County
- This Rockville is located in Bedford County and lies 835 miles [1,343.8 km] to the east northeast of the Rockville that is located in Bates County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bedford County community of Rockville.
- Cambria County
- This Rockville is located in Cambria County and lies 832 miles [1,339 km] to the east northeast of the Rockville that is located in Bates County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cambria County community of Rockville.
- Centre County
- This Rockville is located in Centre County and lies 905 miles [1,456.5 km] to the east northeast of the Rockville that is located in Bates County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Centre County community of Rockville.
- Chester County
- This Rockville is located in Chester County and lies 984 miles [1,583.6 km] to the east northeast of the Rockville that is located in Bates County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chester County community of Rockville.
- Clarion County
- This Rockville is located in Clarion County and lies 807 miles [1,298.7 km] to the east northeast of the Rockville that is located in Bates County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clarion County community of Rockville.
- Dauphin County
- This Rockville is located in Dauphin County and lies 930 miles [1,496.7 km] to the east northeast of the Rockville that is located in Bates County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dauphin County community of Rockville.
- Juniata County
- This Rockville is located in Juniata County and lies 905 miles [1,456.5 km] to the east northeast of the Rockville that is located in Bates County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Juniata County community of Rockville.
- Lawrence County
- This Rockville is located in Lawrence County and lies 766 miles [1,232.8 km] to the east northeast of the Rockville that is located in Bates County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lawrence County community of Rockville.
- Mifflin County
- This Rockville is located in Mifflin County and lies 887 miles [1,427.5 km] to the east northeast of the Rockville that is located in Bates County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mifflin County community of Rockville.
- Northampton County
- This Rockville is located in Northampton County and lies 1,006 miles [1,619 km] to the east northeast of the Rockville that is located in Bates County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Northampton County community of Rockville.
- York County
- This Rockville is located in York County and lies 935 miles [1,504.7 km] to the east northeast of the Rockville that is located in Bates County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the York County community of Rockville.
- Rhode Island
- Washington County
- This Rockville is located in Washington County and lies 1,204 miles [1,937.7 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Rockville that is located in Bates County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washington County community of Rockville.
- South Carolina
- Charleston County
- This Rockville is located in Charleston County and lies 867 miles [1,395.3 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Rockville that is located in Bates County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Charleston County community of Rockville.
- Tennessee
- Monroe County
- This Rockville is located in Monroe County and lies 562 miles [904.5 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Rockville that is located in Bates County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Monroe County community of Rockville.
- Utah
- Washington County
- This Rockville is located in Washington County and lies 1,037 miles [1,668.9 km]<1> to the west of the Rockville that is located in Bates County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washington County community of Rockville.
- Vermont
- Addison County
- This Rockville is located in Addison County and lies 1,168 miles [1,879.7 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Rockville that is located in Bates County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Addison County community of Rockville.
- Virginia
- Hanover County
- This Rockville is located in Hanover County and lies 892 miles [1,435.5 km]<1> to the east of the Rockville that is located in Bates County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hanover County community of Rockville.
- West Virginia
- Lincoln County
- This Rockville is located in Lincoln County and lies 646 miles [1,039.6 km]<1> to the east of the Rockville that is located in Bates County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lincoln County community of Rockville.
- Preston County
- This Rockville is located in Preston County and lies 779 miles [1,253.7 km] to the east northeast of the Rockville that is located in Bates County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Preston County community of Rockville.
- Wisconsin
- Grant County
- This Rockville is located in Grant County and lies 367 miles [590.6 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Rockville that is located in Bates County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Grant County community of Rockville.
- Manitowoc County
- This Rockville is located in Manitowoc County and lies 512 miles [824 km] to the northeast of the Rockville that is located in Bates County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Manitowoc County community of Rockville.
Curious and Interesting Names Near Rockville ...
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.
- Carbon Center
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Carbon Center have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carbon Center
- Carbon Center is located in Vernon County
- Chalk Level
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chalk Level have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chalk Level
- Chalk Level is located in Saint Clair County
- Ebb ‑ Historic
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ebb have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ebb
- Ebb is located in Saint Clair County
- El Dorado Springs
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for El Dorado Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for El Dorado Springs
- El Dorado Springs is located in Cedar County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 3,601 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for El Dorado Springs <5>
- Fair Haven
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fair Haven have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fair Haven
- Fair Haven is located in Vernon County
- Indian Springs
(5 miles [8 km] to the west)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Springs
- Indian Springs is located in Vernon County
- Ohio
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ohio have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ohio
- Ohio is located in Saint Clair County
- Peru
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Peru have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Peru
- Peru is located in Bates County
- Pleasant Gap
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pleasant Gap have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant Gap
- Pleasant Gap is located in Bates County
- Prairie City
(5 miles [8 km] to the west)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Prairie City have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Prairie City
- Prairie City is located in Bates County
- Rocky Ford ‑ Historic
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rocky Ford have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rocky Ford
- Rocky Ford is located in Vernon County
- Spruce
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spruce have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spruce
- Spruce is located in Bates County
How Far From Rockville 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 city such as Rockville to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Rockville and extending to:
- Butler, which is the Seat of Bates County, lies 18 miles [29 km]<1> to the northwest. If you could walk a straight line from Rockville to Butler, with an average speed<6> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take just over a day to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take five to six hours.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 921 miles [1,482.2 km] to the east (E). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take most of two days, a buggy would take 36 days and walking would take 53 days.
- The shortest distance<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,607 miles [10,632.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,349 miles [11,827.1 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,234 miles [8,423.3 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<10>
Footnotes ...
| <1> | 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 drawn from Point A (ie- Rockville) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Rockville. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 38.0713, Longitude: -94.0804 In this case, the coordinates for Rockville 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 Rockville 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 Rockville, 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're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <6> | 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. |
| <7> | 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 Rockville to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 318.627 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 315.631 degrees. |
| <10> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 312.612 degrees. |
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