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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 Sullivan, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Sullivan 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 Sullivan:
    • 43.013135, -72.220918
    • 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 Sullivan
  • 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 Sullivan ...

We found 32 communities that share the name Sullivan.

Within New Hampshire, the name Sullivan is unique.

Beyond New Hampshire, we know of another 32 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 32 communities, 29 are located in the United States and three are in Canada.

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • Escambia 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 Alabama community of Sullivan [Escambia County].
    • Arizona
      • Yavapai 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 Arizona community of Sullivan [Yavapai County].
    • Arkansas
      • Scott 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 Sullivan [Scott County].
    • British Columbia
      • This Sullivan lies 2,413 miles [3,883.3 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Sullivan that is located in Cheshire County.
    • California
      • Kern 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 California community of Sullivan [Kern County].
      • Sutter County
      • This Sullivan is located in Sutter County and lies 2,547 miles [4,099 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Sullivan that is located in Cheshire County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sutter County community of Sullivan.
    • Colorado
      • Arapahoe County
      • This Sullivan is located in Arapahoe County and lies 1,698 miles [2,732.7 km]<2> to the west of the Sullivan that is located in Cheshire County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Arapahoe County community of Sullivan.
    • Illinois
      • Moultrie County
      • This Sullivan is located in Moultrie County and lies 880 miles [1,416.2 km]<2> to the west of the Sullivan that is located in Cheshire County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Moultrie County community of Sullivan.
    • Indiana
      • Sullivan County
      • This Sullivan is located in Sullivan County and lies 834 miles [1,342.2 km]<2> to the west southwest of the Sullivan that is located in Cheshire County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sullivan County community of Sullivan.
    • Kansas
      • Harper County
      • This community is historic<3> and although located in Harper County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harper County community of Sullivan.
      • Jackson County
      • This community is historic and although located in Jackson County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jackson County community of Sullivan.
      • Marshall County
      • This Sullivan is located in Marshall County and lies 1,267 miles [2,039 km]<2> to the west of the Sullivan that is located in Cheshire County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Marshall County community of Sullivan.
    • Kentucky
      • Union County
      • This Sullivan is located in Union County and lies 910 miles [1,464.5 km]<2> to the west southwest of the Sullivan that is located in Cheshire County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Union County community of Sullivan.
    • Maine
      • Hancock County
      • This Sullivan is located in Hancock County and lies 226 miles [363.7 km]<2> to the east northeast of the Sullivan that is located in Cheshire County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hancock County community of Sullivan.
    • Michigan
      • Muskegon County
      • This Sullivan is located in Muskegon County and lies 696 miles [1,120.1 km]<2> to the west of the Sullivan that is located in Cheshire County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Muskegon County community of Sullivan.
    • Missouri
      • Franklin County
      • This Sullivan is located in Franklin County and lies 1,044 miles [1,680.2 km]<2> to the west southwest of the Sullivan that is located in Cheshire County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Franklin County community of Sullivan.
    • Montana
      • Glacier 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 Montana community of Sullivan [Glacier County].
    • Nebraska
      • Hayes 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 Sullivan [Hayes County].
    • New York
      • Madison County
      • This Sullivan is located in Madison County and lies 183 miles [294.5 km]<2> to the west of the Sullivan that is located in Cheshire County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Madison County community of Sullivan.
    • Ohio
      • Ashland County
      • This Sullivan is located in Ashland County and lies 530 miles [853 km]<2> to the west of the Sullivan that is located in Cheshire County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Ashland County community of Sullivan.
    • Ontario
      • 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 Ontario community of Sullivan.
    • Pennsylvania
      • Fayette 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 Sullivan [Fayette County].
      • Tioga 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 Pennsylvania community of Sullivan [Tioga County].
    • Quebec
      • This Sullivan lies 444 miles [714.5 km]<2> to the northwest of the Sullivan that is located in Cheshire County.
    • South Dakota
      • Jerauld 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 South Dakota community of Sullivan [Jerauld County].
    • Texas
      • Guadalupe County
      • This community is historic<3> and although located in Guadalupe County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Guadalupe County community of Sullivan.
    • Virginia
      • Greene 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 Virginia community of Sullivan [Greene County].
      • Stafford County
      • This Sullivan is located in Stafford County and lies 423 miles [680.8 km]<2> to the southwest of the Sullivan that is located in Cheshire County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Stafford County community of Sullivan.
    • West Virginia
      • Raleigh County
      • This Sullivan is located in Raleigh County and lies 597 miles [960.8 km]<2> to the southwest of the Sullivan that is located in Cheshire County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Raleigh County community of Sullivan.
      • Randolph County
      • This Sullivan is located in Randolph County and lies 489 miles [787 km] to the west southwest of the Sullivan that is located in Cheshire County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Randolph County community of Sullivan.
    • Wisconsin
      • Jefferson County
      • This Sullivan is located in Jefferson County and lies 825 miles [1,327.7 km]<2> to the west of the Sullivan that is located in Cheshire County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of Sullivan.
      • La Crosse 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 Wisconsin community of Sullivan [La Crosse County].

Curious and Interesting Names Near Sullivan ...

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.

  • Christian Hollow
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Christian Hollow have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Christian Hollow
    • Christian Hollow is located in Cheshire County
  • Cold River
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cold River have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cold River
    • Cold River is located in Cheshire County
  • Dodge Hollow
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dodge Hollow have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dodge Hollow
    • Dodge Hollow is located in Sullivan County
  • Dodge Tavern
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dodge Tavern have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dodge Tavern
    • Dodge Tavern is located in Cheshire County
  • Drewsville
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Drewsville
    • Drewsville is located in Cheshire County
  • Dublin
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dublin have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dublin
    • Dublin is located in Cheshire County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,555 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Dublin <5>
  • Lynn
    (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lynn have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lynn
    • Lynn is located in Sullivan County
  • Mill Hollow
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mill Hollow have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mill Hollow
    • Mill Hollow is located in Cheshire County
  • Nelson
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nelson
    • Nelson is located in Cheshire County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 740 people

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

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

  • Keene, which is the Seat of Cheshire County, lies just to the South Southwest.
  • Concord, which is the State Capital of New Hampshire, lies 37 miles [59.5 km]<2> to the east northeast (ENE). If you could walk a straight line from Sullivan to Concord, with an average speed<6> 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 379 miles [609.9 km] to the southwest (SW). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take most of a day, a buggy would take 15 days and walking would take 22 days.
  • The shortest distance<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,527 miles [8,894.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,239 miles [10,040.7 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<9>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,115 miles [6,622.5 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<10>

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Sullivan. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for Cheshire County: www.co.cheshire.nh.us/

The official website for State of New Hampshire: https://www.nh.gov/

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 Sullivan 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>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- Sullivan) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Sullivan. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 43.0131, Longitude: -72.2209       In this case, the coordinates for Sullivan have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<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 Sullivan, 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 Sullivan 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 304.581 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 300.361 degrees.
<10>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 300.768 degrees.









 

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