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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 Newport, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Newport 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 Newport:
    • 41.275928, -74.469324
    • 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 Newport
  • 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 Newport ...

We found 84 communities that share the name Newport.

There are three communities within New York that are also named Newport.

Beyond New York, we know of another 69 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 69 communities, 67 are located in the United States and six are in Canada.

In addition to the above occurrences of Newport, we know of twelve communities located outside of the United States and Canada.

  • Communities Located In New York ...
    • Herkimer County
      • This Newport is located in Herkimer County and lies 134 miles [215.7 km]<1> to the north of the Newport that is located in Orange County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Herkimer County community of Newport.
    • Monroe County
      • This Newport is located in Monroe County and lies 205 miles [329.9 km]<1> to the northwest of the Newport that is located in Orange County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Monroe County community of Newport.
    • Onondaga County
      • This Newport is located in Onondaga County and lies 156 miles [251.1 km]<1> to the northwest of the Newport that is located in Orange County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Onondaga County community of Newport.
  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • Colbert County
      • This community is historic<2> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Alabama community of Newport [Colbert County].
    • Arkansas
      • Jackson County
      • This Newport is located in Jackson County and lies 984 miles [1,583.6 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Newport that is located in Orange County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jackson County community of Newport.
      • Ouachita County
      • This Newport is located in Ouachita County and lies 1,134 miles [1,825 km] to the west southwest of the Newport that is located in Orange County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Ouachita County community of Newport.
    • California
      • Mendocino County
      • This Newport is located in Mendocino County and lies 2,559 miles [4,118.3 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Newport that is located in Orange County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mendocino County community of Newport.
      • Orange 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 California community of Newport [Orange County].
    • Delaware
      • New Castle County
      • This Newport is located in New Castle County and lies 123 miles [197.9 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Newport that is located in Orange County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the New Castle County community of Newport.
    • Florida
      • Monroe County
      • This Newport is located in Monroe County and lies 1,167 miles [1,878.1 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Newport that is located in Orange County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Monroe County community of Newport.
      • Wakulla County
      • This Newport is located in Wakulla County and lies 937 miles [1,508 km] to the southwest of the Newport that is located in Orange County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wakulla County community of Newport.
    • Georgia
      • Fannin County
      • This Newport is located in Fannin County and lies 697 miles [1,121.7 km]<1> to the southwest of the Newport that is located in Orange County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fannin County community of Newport.
    • Idaho
      • Kootenai 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 Idaho community of Newport [Kootenai County].
    • Illinois
      • Madison County
      • This Newport is located in Madison County and lies 849 miles [1,366.3 km]<1> to the west of the Newport that is located in Orange County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Madison County community of Newport.
    • Indiana
      • Vermillion County
      • This Newport is located in Vermillion County and lies 684 miles [1,100.8 km]<1> to the west of the Newport that is located in Orange County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Vermillion County community of Newport.
    • Iowa
      • Johnson County
      • This Newport is located in Johnson County and lies 878 miles [1,413 km]<1> to the west of the Newport that is located in Orange County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Johnson County community of Newport.
      • Jones County
      • This Newport is located in Jones County and lies 863 miles [1,388.9 km] to the west of the Newport that is located in Orange County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jones County community of Newport.
      • Louisa County
      • This Newport is located in Louisa County and lies 867 miles [1,395.3 km] to the west of the Newport that is located in Orange County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Louisa County community of Newport.
    • Kansas
      • Dickinson 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 Newport [Dickinson County].
      • Neosho 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 Newport [Neosho County].
    • Kentucky
      • Campbell County
      • This Newport is located in Campbell County and lies 549 miles [883.5 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Newport that is located in Orange County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Campbell County community of Newport.
    • Louisiana
      • Winn Parish
      • This Newport is located in Winn Parish and lies 1,173 miles [1,887.8 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Newport that is located in Orange County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Winn Parish community of Newport.
    • Maine
      • Penobscot County
      • This Newport is located in Penobscot County and lies 359 miles [577.8 km]<1> to the northeast of the Newport that is located in Orange County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Penobscot County community of Newport.
    • Maryland
      • Charles County
      • This Newport is located in Charles County and lies 235 miles [378.2 km]<1> to the southwest of the Newport that is located in Orange County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Charles County community of Newport.
      • Worcester County
      • This Newport is located in Worcester County and lies 201 miles [323.5 km] to the south of the Newport that is located in Orange County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Worcester County community of Newport.
    • Michigan
      • Gogebic 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 Michigan community of Newport [Gogebic County].
      • Monroe County
      • This Newport is located in Monroe County and lies 458 miles [737.1 km]<1> to the west of the Newport that is located in Orange County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Monroe County community of Newport.
    • Minnesota
      • Washington County
      • This Newport is located in Washington County and lies 964 miles [1,551.4 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Newport that is located in Orange County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washington County community of Newport.
    • Mississippi
      • Attala County
      • This Newport is located in Attala County and lies 1,017 miles [1,636.7 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Newport that is located in Orange County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Attala County community of Newport.
      • Chickasaw County
      • This community is historic<2> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Mississippi community of Newport [Chickasaw County].
      • DeSoto County
      • This Newport is located in DeSoto County and lies 961 miles [1,546.6 km] to the west southwest of the Newport that is located in Orange County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the DeSoto County community of Newport.
    • Missouri
      • Barton County
      • This Newport is located in Barton County and lies 1,076 miles [1,731.7 km]<1> to the west of the Newport that is located in Orange County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Barton County community of Newport.
    • Nebraska
      • Rock County
      • This Newport is located in Rock County and lies 1,275 miles [2,051.9 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Newport that is located in Orange County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rock County community of Newport.
    • New Hampshire
      • Sullivan County
      • This Newport is located in Sullivan County and lies 185 miles [297.7 km]<1> to the northeast of the Newport that is located in Orange County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sullivan County community of Newport.
    • New Jersey
      • Cumberland County
      • This Newport is located in Cumberland County and lies 141 miles [226.9 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Newport that is located in Orange County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cumberland County community of Newport.
      • Hunterdon County
      • This Newport is located in Hunterdon County and lies 44 miles [70.8 km] to the south southwest of the Newport that is located in Orange County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hunterdon County community of Newport.
    • Newfoundland and Labrador
      • This Newport lies 1,142 miles [1,837.9 km]<1> to the northeast of the Newport that is located in Orange County.
    • North Carolina
      • Carteret County
      • This Newport is located in Carteret County and lies 467 miles [751.6 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Newport that is located in Orange County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Carteret County community of Newport.
    • Nova Scotia
      • This Newport lies 586 miles [943.1 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Newport that is located in Orange County.
    • Ohio
      • Adams 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 Newport [Adams County].
      • Madison County
      • This Newport is located in Madison County and lies 482 miles [775.7 km]<1> to the west of the Newport that is located in Orange County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Madison County community of Newport.
      • Mahoning County
      • This community is historic<2> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Ohio community of Newport [Mahoning County].
      • Portage 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 Ohio community of Newport [Portage County].
      • Shelby County
      • This Newport is located in Shelby County and lies 521 miles [838.5 km] to the west of the Newport that is located in Orange County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Shelby County community of Newport.
      • Tuscarawas County
      • This Newport is located in Tuscarawas County and lies 364 miles [585.8 km] to the west of the Newport that is located in Orange County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tuscarawas County community of Newport.
      • Washington County
      • This Newport is located in Washington County and lies 378 miles [608.3 km] to the west southwest of the Newport that is located in Orange County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washington County community of Newport.
    • Oklahoma
      • Carter County
      • This Newport is located in Carter County and lies 1,331 miles [2,142 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Newport that is located in Orange County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Carter County community of Newport.
    • Ontario
      • This Newport lies 320 miles [515 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Newport that is located in Orange County.
    • Oregon
      • Benton 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 Oregon community of Newport [Benton County].
      • Lincoln County
      • This Newport is located in Lincoln County and lies 2,477 miles [3,986.3 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Newport that is located in Orange County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lincoln County community of Newport.
    • Pennsylvania
      • Lawrence County
      • This Newport is located in Lawrence County and lies 307 miles [494.1 km]<1> to the west of the Newport that is located in Orange County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lawrence County community of Newport.
      • Luzerne 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 Pennsylvania community of Newport [Luzerne County].
      • Northampton County
      • This Newport is located in Northampton County and lies 67 miles [107.8 km] to the southwest of the Newport that is located in Orange County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Northampton County community of Newport.
      • Perry County
      • This Newport is located in Perry County and lies 149 miles [239.8 km] to the west southwest of the Newport that is located in Orange County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Perry County community of Newport.
    • Prince Edward Island
      • This Newport lies 685 miles [1,102.4 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Newport that is located in Orange County.
    • Quebec
      • This Newport lies 677 miles [1,089.5 km]<1> to the northeast of the Newport that is located in Orange County.
    • Rhode Island
      • Newport County
      • This Newport is located in Newport County and lies 164 miles [263.9 km]<1> to the east of the Newport that is located in Orange County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Newport County community of Newport.
    • South Carolina
      • York County
      • This Newport is located in York County and lies 563 miles [906.1 km]<1> to the southwest of the Newport that is located in Orange County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the York County community of Newport.
    • Tennessee
      • Cocke County
      • This Newport is located in Cocke County and lies 596 miles [959.2 km]<1> to the southwest of the Newport that is located in Orange County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cocke County community of Newport.
    • Texas
      • Clay County
      • This Newport is located in Clay County and lies 1,394 miles [2,243.4 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Newport that is located in Orange County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clay County community of Newport.
      • Harris 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 Newport [Harris County].
      • Walker County
      • This community is historic<2> and although located in Walker County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Walker County community of Newport.
    • Utah
      • Davis County
      • This Newport is located in Davis County and lies 1,932 miles [3,109.3 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Newport that is located in Orange County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Davis County community of Newport.
    • Vermont
      • Orleans County
      • This Newport is located in Orleans County and lies 277 miles [445.8 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Newport that is located in Orange County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Orleans County community of Newport.
    • Virginia
      • Augusta County
      • This Newport is located in Augusta County and lies 342 miles [550.4 km]<1> to the southwest of the Newport that is located in Orange County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Augusta County community of Newport.
      • Giles County
      • This Newport is located in Giles County and lies 423 miles [680.8 km] to the southwest of the Newport that is located in Orange County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Giles County community of Newport.
      • Isle of Wight 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 Virginia community of Newport [Isle of Wight County].
      • Page County
      • This Newport is located in Page County and lies 287 miles [461.9 km] to the southwest of the Newport that is located in Orange County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Page County community of Newport.
    • Washington
      • King County
      • This Newport is located in King County and lies 2,354 miles [3,788.4 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Newport that is located in Orange County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the King County community of Newport.
      • Pend Oreille County
      • This Newport is located in Pend Oreille County and lies 2,113 miles [3,400.5 km] to the west northwest of the Newport that is located in Orange County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pend Oreille County community of Newport.
    • West Virginia
      • Wood County
      • This Newport is located in Wood County and lies 398 miles [640.5 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Newport that is located in Orange County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wood County community of Newport.
    • Wisconsin
      • Door 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 Wisconsin community of Newport [Door County].
  • Communities Beyond North America ...
    • Australia
      • - Victoria
      • Distance: 10,338 miles [16,637.4 km]<1> to the west
      • - New South Wales
      • Distance: 9,895 miles [15,924.5 km] to the west
      • - Queensland
      • Distance: 9,585 miles [15,425.6 km] to the west
    • Curacao
      • Distance: 2,046 miles [3,292.7 km]<1> to the south
    • England
      • - East Riding of Yorkshire
      • Distance: 3,382 miles [5,442.8 km]<1> to the northeast
      • - Shropshire
      • Distance: 3,335 miles [5,367.2 km] to the northeast
      • - Uttlesford
      • Distance: 3,456 miles [5,561.9 km] to the northeast
      • - Isle of Wight
      • Distance: 3,424 miles [5,510.4 km] to the northeast
    • Wales
      • - Pembrokeshire
      • Distance: 3,251 miles [5,232 km]<1> to the northeast
      • - Newport
      • Distance: 3,334 miles [5,365.6 km] to the northeast
    • Ireland
      • - County Mayo
      • Distance: 3,030 miles [4,876.3 km]<1> to the northeast
      • - Tipperary
      • Distance: 3,093 miles [4,977.7 km] to the northeast

Curious and Interesting Names Near Newport ...

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.

  • Cedarcrest
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedarcrest have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedarcrest
    • Cedarcrest is located in Orange County
  • Eden
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eden have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eden
    • Eden is located in Orange County
  • Edenville
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Edenville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edenville
    • Edenville is located in Orange County
  • Florida
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Florida have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Florida
    • Florida is located in Orange County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,886 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Florida <5>
  • Homestead Village
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Homestead Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Homestead Village
    • Homestead Village is located in Orange County
  • Independence Corner
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Independence Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Independence Corner
    • Independence Corner is located in Sussex County (NJ)
  • Little York
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Little York have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Little York
    • Little York is located in Orange County
  • Pine Island
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pine Island
    • Pine Island is located in Orange County
  • Quarryville
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Quarryville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quarryville
    • Quarryville is located in Sussex County (NJ)
  • Rockport
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rockport have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rockport
    • Rockport is located in Sussex County (NJ)
  • Rocky Hill
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rocky Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rocky Hill
    • Rocky Hill is located in Orange County
  • Sand Hills
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sand Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sand Hills
    • Sand Hills is located in Sussex County (NJ)
  • Continue List   (4 more) ...
    • Slate Hill
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Slate Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Slate Hill
      • Slate Hill is located in Orange County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Slate Hill <5>
    • Snufftown
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Snufftown have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Snufftown
      • Snufftown is located in Orange County
    • Unionville
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Unionville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Unionville
      • Unionville is located in Orange County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 597 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Unionville <5>
    • Willow Brook
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Willow Brook have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willow Brook
      • Willow Brook is located in Sussex County (NJ)

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

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

  • Goshen, which is the Seat of Orange County, lies 11 miles [17.7 km]<1> to the northeast. If you could walk a straight line from Newport to Goshen, with an average speed<6> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take five to six hours to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take nearly four hours.
  • Albany, which is the State Capital of New York, lies 102 miles [164.2 km] to the north northeast (NNE). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take less than two hours, a buggy would take three full days and walking would take 6 days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 212 miles [341.2 km] to the southwest (SW). Driving would take a little over three hours, a buggy would take 9 days and walking would take 12 days.
  • The shortest distance<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,690 miles [9,157.2 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,400 miles [10,299.8 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<9>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,276 miles [6,881.6 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<10>

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

The official website for Orange County: www.co.orange.ny.us/

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 obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Newport) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Newport. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 41.2759, Longitude: -74.4693       In this case, the coordinates for Newport have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<2>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 Newport, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.
<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 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 Newport 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'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 Newport 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 306.159 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 301.853 degrees.
<10>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 302.614 degrees.









 

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