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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 Saint Elmo, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Saint Elmo 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 Saint Elmo:
    • 41.588705, -74.141534
    • 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 Saint Elmo
  • 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 Saint Elmo ...

We found sixteen communities that share the name Saint Elmo.

Within New York, the name Saint Elmo is unique.

Beyond New York, we know of another sixteen communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these sixteen communities, fifteen are located in the United States and two are in Canada.

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • Mobile County
      • This Saint Elmo is located in Mobile County and lies 1,095 miles [1,762.2 km]<1> to the southwest of the Saint Elmo that is located in Ulster County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mobile County community of Saint Elmo.
    • California
      • San Bernardino 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 California community of Saint Elmo [San Bernardino County].
    • Colorado
      • Chaffee 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 Colorado community of Saint Elmo [Chaffee County].
    • Illinois
      • Fayette County
      • This Saint Elmo is located in Fayette County and lies 793 miles [1,276.2 km]<1> to the west of the Saint Elmo that is located in Ulster County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fayette County community of Saint Elmo.
    • Kentucky
      • Christian County
      • This Saint Elmo is located in Christian County and lies 784 miles [1,261.7 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Saint Elmo that is located in Ulster County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Christian County community of Saint Elmo.
    • Louisiana
      • Ascension Parish
      • This Saint Elmo is located in Ascension Parish and lies 1,226 miles [1,973.1 km]<1> to the southwest of the Saint Elmo that is located in Ulster County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Ascension Parish community of Saint Elmo.
      • Saint James Parish
      • This Saint Elmo is located in Saint James Parish and lies 1,221 miles [1,965 km] to the southwest of the Saint Elmo that is located in Ulster County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Saint James Parish community of Saint Elmo.
    • Michigan
      • Midland County
      • This Saint Elmo is located in Midland County and lies 542 miles [872.3 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Saint Elmo that is located in Ulster County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Midland County community of Saint Elmo.
    • Mississippi
      • Claiborne County
      • This Saint Elmo is located in Claiborne County and lies 1,131 miles [1,820.2 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Saint Elmo that is located in Ulster County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Claiborne County community of Saint Elmo.
    • Nevada
      • Nye 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 Nevada community of Saint Elmo [Nye County].
    • Ontario
      • This Saint Elmo lies 354 miles [569.7 km]<1> to the northwest of the Saint Elmo that is located in Ulster County.
    • Tennessee
      • Hamilton County
      • This Saint Elmo is located in Hamilton County and lies 757 miles [1,218.3 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Saint Elmo that is located in Ulster County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hamilton County community of Saint Elmo.
      • Shelby 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 Tennessee community of Saint Elmo [Shelby County].
    • Texas
      • Freestone County
      • This Saint Elmo is located in Freestone County and lies 1,383 miles [2,225.7 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Saint Elmo that is located in Ulster County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Freestone County community of Saint Elmo.
      • Travis 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 Saint Elmo [Travis County].
    • Virginia
      • Alexandria City
      • This Saint Elmo is located in Alexandria City and lies 244 miles [392.7 km]<1> to the southwest of the Saint Elmo that is located in Ulster County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Alexandria City community of Saint Elmo.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Saint Elmo ...

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.

  • Flint
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Flint have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flint
    • Flint is located in Ulster County
  • Forest Glen
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest Glen have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Glen
    • Forest Glen is located in Ulster County
  • Fostertown
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fostertown have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fostertown
    • Fostertown is located in Orange County
  • Galeville
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Galeville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Galeville
    • Galeville is located in Ulster County
  • Ireland Corners
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ireland Corners have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ireland Corners
    • Ireland Corners is located in Ulster County
  • Jenkinstown
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jenkinstown have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jenkinstown
    • Jenkinstown is located in Ulster County
  • Little Britain
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Little Britain have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Little Britain
    • Little Britain is located in Orange County
  • Maybrook
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maybrook have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maybrook
    • Maybrook is located in Orange County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,652 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Maybrook <5>
  • Meadow Winds
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadow Winds have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadow Winds
    • Meadow Winds is located in Orange County
  • Middle Hope
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Middle Hope have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Middle Hope
    • Middle Hope is located in Orange County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Middle Hope <5>
  • Orange Lake
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Orange Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Orange Lake
    • Orange Lake is located in Orange County
  • Pine Bush
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
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    • Red Mills
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Red Mills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Red Mills
      • Red Mills is located in Ulster County
    • Rock Tavern
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rock Tavern have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rock Tavern
      • Rock Tavern is located in Orange County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Rock Tavern <5>
    • Tuckers Corner
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tuckers Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tuckers Corner
      • Tuckers Corner is located in Ulster County
    • Wallkill
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wallkill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wallkill
      • Wallkill is located in Ulster County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Wallkill <5>
    • Wallkill Camp
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wallkill Camp have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wallkill Camp
      • Wallkill Camp is located in Ulster County

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

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

  • Kingston, which is the Seat of Ulster County, lies 24 miles [38.6 km]<1> to the north northeast. If you could walk a straight line from Saint Elmo to Kingston, with an average speed<6> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take just about two full days to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take most of a day.
  • Albany, which is the State Capital of New York, lies 76 miles [122.3 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 most of three days and walking would take 5 days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 240 miles [386.2 km] to the southwest (SW). 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 5,664 miles [9,115.3 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,374 miles [10,258 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<9>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,250 miles [6,839.7 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<10>

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

The official website for Ulster County: www.co.ulster.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 from Point A (ie- Saint Elmo) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Saint Elmo. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 41.5887, Longitude: -74.1415       In this case, the coordinates for Saint Elmo 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 Saint Elmo, 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 Bird Creek to see Pete ... Bird 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 Saint Elmo 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 Saint Elmo 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 305.928 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 301.642 degrees.
<10>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 302.327 degrees.




 

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