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As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).

When in Bradford, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Bradford 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 Bradford:
    • 42.371338, -77.109353
    • 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 Bradford
  • 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 Bradford ...

We found 36 communities that share the name Bradford.

Within New York, the name Bradford is unique.

Beyond New York, we know of another 36 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 36 communities, 35 are located in the United States and one is in Canada.

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • Coosa County
      • This Bradford is located in Coosa County and lies 811 miles [1,305.2 km]<1> to the southwest of the Bradford that is located in Steuben County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Coosa County community of Bradford.
      • Jefferson County
      • This Bradford is located in Jefferson County and lies 790 miles [1,271.4 km] to the southwest of the Bradford that is located in Steuben County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of Bradford.
    • Arkansas
      • White County
      • This Bradford is located in White County and lies 906 miles [1,458.1 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Bradford that is located in Steuben County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the White County community of Bradford.
    • California
      • Alameda 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 California community of Bradford [Alameda County].
    • Colorado
      • Huerfano County
      • This Bradford is located in Huerfano County and lies 1,514 miles [2,436.5 km]<1> to the west of the Bradford that is located in Steuben County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Huerfano County community of Bradford.
    • Florida
      • Hillsborough County
      • This Bradford is located in Hillsborough County and lies 1,033 miles [1,662.5 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Bradford that is located in Steuben County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hillsborough County community of Bradford.
      • Washington County
      • This Bradford is located in Washington County and lies 933 miles [1,501.5 km] to the south southwest of the Bradford that is located in Steuben County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washington County community of Bradford.
    • Illinois
      • Sangamon 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 Bradford [Sangamon County].
      • Stark County
      • This Bradford is located in Stark County and lies 650 miles [1,046.1 km]<1> to the west of the Bradford that is located in Steuben County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Stark County community of Bradford.
    • Indiana
      • Harrison County
      • This Bradford is located in Harrison County and lies 545 miles [877.1 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Bradford that is located in Steuben County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harrison County community of Bradford.
    • Iowa
      • Chickasaw County
      • This Bradford is located in Chickasaw County and lies 781 miles [1,256.9 km]<1> to the west of the Bradford that is located in Steuben County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chickasaw County community of Bradford.
      • Franklin County
      • This Bradford is located in Franklin County and lies 820 miles [1,319.7 km] to the west of the Bradford that is located in Steuben County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Franklin County community of Bradford.
    • Kansas
      • Riley 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 Bradford [Riley County].
      • Rooks 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 Kansas community of Bradford [Rooks County].
      • Wabaunsee County
      • This Bradford is located in Wabaunsee County and lies 1,019 miles [1,639.9 km]<1> to the west of the Bradford that is located in Steuben County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wabaunsee County community of Bradford.
    • Kentucky
      • Bracken County
      • This Bradford is located in Bracken County and lies 444 miles [714.5 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Bradford that is located in Steuben County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bracken County community of Bradford.
    • Maine
      • Penobscot County
      • This Bradford is located in Penobscot County and lies 447 miles [719.4 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Bradford that is located in Steuben County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Penobscot County community of Bradford.
    • Massachusetts
      • Essex County
      • This Bradford is located in Essex County and lies 307 miles [494.1 km]<1> to the east of the Bradford that is located in Steuben County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Essex County community of Bradford.
    • Michigan
      • Midland 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 Michigan community of Bradford [Midland County].
      • Otsego 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 Michigan community of Bradford [Otsego County].
    • Minnesota
      • Isanti County
      • This Bradford is located in Isanti County and lies 835 miles [1,343.8 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Bradford that is located in Steuben County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Isanti County community of Bradford.
    • Mississippi
      • Jackson 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 Mississippi community of Bradford [Jackson County].
    • Montana
      • Lewis and Clark 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 Montana community of Bradford [Lewis and Clark County].
    • New Hampshire
      • Merrimack County
      • This Bradford is located in Merrimack County and lies 268 miles [431.3 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Bradford that is located in Steuben County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Merrimack County community of Bradford.
    • Ohio
      • Miami County
      • This Bradford is located in Miami County and lies 410 miles [659.8 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Bradford that is located in Steuben County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Miami County community of Bradford.
      • Scioto County
      • This community is historic<3> and although located in Scioto County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Scioto County community of Bradford.
    • Ontario
      • This Bradford lies 172 miles [276.8 km]<1> to the northwest of the Bradford that is located in Steuben County.
    • Pennsylvania
      • McKean County
      • This Bradford is located in McKean County and lies 83 miles [133.6 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Bradford that is located in Steuben County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the McKean County community of Bradford.
    • Rhode Island
      • Washington County
      • This Bradford is located in Washington County and lies 283 miles [455.4 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Bradford that is located in Steuben County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washington County community of Bradford.
    • South Carolina
      • Sumter County
      • This Bradford is located in Sumter County and lies 606 miles [975.3 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Bradford that is located in Steuben County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sumter County community of Bradford.
    • Tennessee
      • Gibson County
      • This Bradford is located in Gibson County and lies 761 miles [1,224.7 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Bradford that is located in Steuben County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Gibson County community of Bradford.
      • Haywood County
      • This Bradford is located in Haywood County and lies 795 miles [1,279.4 km] to the west southwest of the Bradford that is located in Steuben County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Haywood County community of Bradford.
    • Texas
      • Anderson County
      • This Bradford is located in Anderson County and lies 1,247 miles [2,006.9 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Bradford that is located in Steuben County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Anderson County community of Bradford.
    • Utah
      • Box Elder County
      • This Bradford is located in Box Elder County and lies 1,785 miles [2,872.7 km]<1> to the west of the Bradford that is located in Steuben County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Box Elder County community of Bradford.
      • Salt Lake County
      • This Bradford is located in Salt Lake County and lies 1,788 miles [2,877.5 km] to the west of the Bradford that is located in Steuben County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Salt Lake County community of Bradford.
    • Vermont
      • Orange County
      • This Bradford is located in Orange County and lies 274 miles [441 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Bradford that is located in Steuben County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Orange County community of Bradford.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Bradford ...

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.

  • Bath
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bath
    • Bath is located in Steuben County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 5,407 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bath <4>
  • Beaver Dams
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
  • Chambers
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chambers have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chambers
    • Chambers is located in Chemung County
  • Cherry Lane
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cherry Lane have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherry Lane
    • Cherry Lane is located in Schuyler County
  • Cold Springs
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cold Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cold Springs
    • Cold Springs is located in Steuben County
  • Crystal Spring
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crystal Spring have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crystal Spring
    • Crystal Spring is located in Yates County
  • Glen Grove
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glen Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glen Grove
    • Glen Grove is located in Steuben County
  • Grove Springs
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grove Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grove Springs
    • Grove Springs is located in Steuben County
  • Hermitage
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hermitage have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hermitage
    • Hermitage is located in Steuben County
  • Irelandville
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Irelandville have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Irelandville
    • Irelandville is located in Schuyler County
  • Meads Creek
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meads Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meads Creek
    • Meads Creek is located in Schuyler County
  • Pine Creek
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pine Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pine Creek
    • Pine Creek is located in Schuyler County
  • Reading Center
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Reading Center have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Reading Center
    • Reading Center is located in Schuyler County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Reading Center <4>

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

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

  • Bath, which is the Seat of Steuben County, lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<1> to the west southwest. If you could walk a straight line from Bradford to Bath, with an average speed<6> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take four to five hours to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take a little over three hours.
  • Albany, which is the State Capital of New York, lies 171 miles [275.2 km] to the east (E). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take about three hours, a buggy would take 7 days and walking would take 10 days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 239 miles [384.6 km] to the south (S). Driving would take nearly four hours, a buggy would take 10 days and walking would take 14 days.
  • The shortest distance<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,753 miles [9,258.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,473 miles [10,417.3 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<9>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,348 miles [6,997.4 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<10>

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

The official website for Steuben County: www.steubencony.org/

The official website for State of New York: https://www.ny.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Bradford) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Bradford. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 42.3713, Longitude: -77.1094    
<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 Bradford 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 Bradford, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.
<4>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<5>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.
<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 Bradford 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 307.663 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 303.726 degrees.
<10>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 303.337 degrees.









 

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