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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 Sparta, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Sparta 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 Sparta:
    • 41.035131, -74.637401
    • 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 Sparta
  • 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 Sparta ...

We found 25 communities that share the name Sparta.

Within New Jersey, the name Sparta is unique.

Beyond New Jersey, we know of another 25 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 25 communities, 24 are located in the United States and one is in Canada.

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • Conecuh County
      • This community is historic<1> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Alabama community of Sparta [Conecuh County].
    • Georgia
      • Hancock County
      • This Sparta is located in Hancock County and lies 704 miles [1,133 km]<2> to the southwest of the Sparta that is located in Sussex County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hancock County community of Sparta.
    • Illinois
      • Randolph County
      • This Sparta is located in Randolph County and lies 825 miles [1,327.7 km]<2> to the west of the Sparta that is located in Sussex County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Randolph County community of Sparta.
    • Indiana
      • Dearborn County
      • This Sparta is located in Dearborn County and lies 565 miles [909.3 km]<2> to the west of the Sparta that is located in Sussex County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dearborn County community of Sparta.
    • Kansas
      • McPherson County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Kansas community of Sparta [McPherson County].
    • Kentucky
      • Gallatin County
      • This Sparta is located in Gallatin County and lies 567 miles [912.5 km]<2> to the west southwest of the Sparta that is located in Sussex County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Gallatin County community of Sparta.
    • Louisiana
      • Bienville Parish
      • This Sparta is located in Bienville Parish and lies 1,179 miles [1,897.4 km]<2> to the west southwest of the Sparta that is located in Sussex County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bienville Parish community of Sparta.
    • Michigan
      • Kent County
      • This Sparta is located in Kent County and lies 585 miles [941.5 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Sparta that is located in Sussex County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kent County community of Sparta.
    • Minnesota
      • Saint Louis County
      • This Sparta is located in Saint Louis County and lies 984 miles [1,583.6 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Sparta that is located in Sussex County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Saint Louis County community of Sparta.
    • Mississippi
      • Chickasaw County
      • This Sparta is located in Chickasaw County and lies 931 miles [1,498.3 km]<2> to the west southwest of the Sparta that is located in Sussex County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chickasaw County community of Sparta.
    • Missouri
      • Buchanan County
      • This community is historic<1> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Missouri community of Sparta [Buchanan County].
      • Christian County
      • This Sparta is located in Christian County and lies 1,025 miles [1,649.6 km]<2> to the west of the Sparta that is located in Sussex County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Christian County community of Sparta.
    • Nebraska
      • Knox County
      • This Sparta is located in Knox County and lies 1,201 miles [1,932.8 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Sparta that is located in Sussex County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Knox County community of Sparta.
    • New York
      • Westchester County
      • This Sparta is located in Westchester County and lies 40 miles [64.4 km]<2> to the east of the Sparta that is located in Sussex County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Westchester County community of Sparta.
    • North Carolina
      • Alleghany County
      • This Sparta is located in Alleghany County and lies 468 miles [753.2 km]<2> to the southwest of the Sparta that is located in Sussex County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Alleghany County community of Sparta.
    • Ohio
      • Athens County
      • This community is historic<1> and although located in Athens County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Athens County community of Sparta.
      • Morrow County
      • This Sparta is located in Morrow County and lies 424 miles [682.4 km]<2> to the west of the Sparta that is located in Sussex County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Morrow County community of Sparta.
      • Stark County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Ohio community of Sparta [Stark County].
    • Ontario
      • This Sparta lies 350 miles [563.3 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Sparta that is located in Sussex County.
    • Oregon
      • Baker County
      • This community is historic<1> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Oregon community of Sparta [Baker County].
    • Pennsylvania
      • Washington County
      • This Sparta is located in Washington County and lies 306 miles [492.5 km]<2> to the west of the Sparta that is located in Sussex County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washington County community of Sparta.
    • Tennessee
      • White County
      • This Sparta is located in White County and lies 682 miles [1,097.6 km]<2> to the west southwest of the Sparta that is located in Sussex County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the White County community of Sparta.
    • Texas
      • Bell County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Texas community of Sparta [Bell County].
    • Virginia
      • Caroline County
      • This Sparta is located in Caroline County and lies 251 miles [403.9 km]<2> to the southwest of the Sparta that is located in Sussex County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Caroline County community of Sparta.
    • Wisconsin
      • Monroe County
      • This Sparta is located in Monroe County and lies 846 miles [1,361.5 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Sparta that is located in Sussex County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Monroe County community of Sparta.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Sparta ...

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.

  • Beaver Lake
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Beaver Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beaver Lake
    • Beaver Lake is located in Sussex County
  • Big Springs
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Big Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Big Springs
    • Big Springs is located in Sussex County
  • Clearwater
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clearwater have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clearwater
    • Clearwater is located in Sussex County
  • Cranberry Lake
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cranberry Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cranberry Lake
    • Cranberry Lake is located in Sussex County
  • Edison
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edison
    • Edison is located in Sussex County
  • Harmonyvale
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harmonyvale have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harmonyvale
    • Harmonyvale is located in Sussex County
  • Holland
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holland have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holland
    • Holland is located in Monmouth County
  • Houses Corner
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Houses Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Houses Corner
    • Houses Corner is located in Sussex County
  • Lake Mohawk
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake Mohawk have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Mohawk
    • Lake Mohawk is located in Sussex County
  • Lower Longwood
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lower Longwood have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lower Longwood
    • Lower Longwood is located in Morris County
  • Point Pleasant
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Point Pleasant have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Point Pleasant
    • Point Pleasant is located in Sussex County
  • Roseville
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Roseville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roseville
    • Roseville is located in Sussex County
  • Russia
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Russia have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Russia
    • Russia is located in Morris County

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

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

  • Newton, which is the Seat of Sussex County, lies just to the West Northwest.
  • Trenton, which is the State Capital of New Jersey, lies 56 miles [90.1 km]<2> to the south (S). If you could walk a straight line from Sparta to Trenton, with an average speed<5> 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 over two days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 194 miles [312.2 km] to the southwest (SW). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take a little over three hours, a buggy would take 8 days and walking would take 11 days.
  • The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,707 miles [9,184.5 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,416 miles [10,325.6 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<8>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,292 miles [6,907.3 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<9>

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

The official website for Sussex County: www.sussex.nj.us/

The official website for State of New Jersey: https://www.state.nj.us/

Footnotes ...

<1>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 Sparta, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.
<2>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a '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- Sparta) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Sparta. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 41.0351, Longitude: -74.6374    
<3>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 Sparta 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.
<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 Sparta 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 306.286 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 301.957 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 302.796 degrees.









 

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