Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Stony Point, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Stony Point and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Stony Point
- 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 Stony Point:
- 42.551192, -73.746788
- 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 Stony Point
- Bird Watching ...
- We enjoy finding new spots for bird watching and we use the eBird website for local sighting reports and to help identify hotspots.
- The eBird website is organized on a county-by-county basis. We have selected Rensselaer County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Rensselaer County
- Since Stony Point is near Albany County and also Greene County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Albany County
- eBird sighting report for Greene County
- 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 Stony Point ...
We found 28 communities that share the name Stony Point.
There is one other community in New York which is also named Stony Point.
Beyond New York, we know of another 27 communities that are located throughout in the United States.
- Communities Located In New York ...
- Rockland County
- This Stony Point is located in Rockland County and lies 92 miles [148.1 km]<1> to the south of the Stony Point that is located in Rensselaer County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rockland County community of Stony Point.
- Rockland County
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Arkansas
- Perry County
- This Stony Point is located in Perry County and lies 1,134 miles [1,825 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Stony Point that is located in Rensselaer County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Perry County community of Stony Point.
- White 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 Arkansas community of Stony Point [White County].
- California
- Sonoma County
- This Stony Point is located in Sonoma County and lies 2,555 miles [4,111.9 km]<1> to the west of the Stony Point that is located in Rensselaer County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sonoma County community of Stony Point.
- Indiana
- Jefferson 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 Indiana community of Stony Point [Jefferson County].
- Kansas
- Wyandotte County
- This Stony Point is located in Wyandotte County and lies 1,120 miles [1,802.5 km]<1> to the west of the Stony Point that is located in Rensselaer County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wyandotte County community of Stony Point.
- Kentucky
- Bourbon County
- This Stony Point is located in Bourbon County and lies 628 miles [1,010.7 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Stony Point that is located in Rensselaer County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bourbon County community of Stony Point.
- Michigan
- Barry County
- This Stony Point is located in Barry County and lies 593 miles [954.3 km]<1> to the west of the Stony Point that is located in Rensselaer County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Barry County community of Stony Point.
- 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 Michigan community of Stony Point [Jackson County].
- Monroe County
- This Stony Point is located in Monroe County and lies 488 miles [785.4 km] to the west of the Stony Point that is located in Rensselaer County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Monroe County community of Stony Point.
- Missouri
- Jackson County
- Although located in Jackson County, we don't know the location within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jackson County community of Stony Point.
- North Carolina
- Alexander County
- This Stony Point is located in Alexander County and lies 604 miles [972 km]<1> to the southwest of the Stony Point that is located in Rensselaer County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Alexander County community of Stony Point.
- Cleveland County
- This Stony Point is located in Cleveland County and lies 648 miles [1,042.9 km] to the southwest of the Stony Point that is located in Rensselaer County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cleveland County community of Stony Point.
- Ohio
- Meigs County
- This community is historic<3> and although located in Meigs County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Meigs County community of Stony Point.
- Muskingum County
- This community is historic and although located in Muskingum County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Muskingum County community of Stony Point.
- Oklahoma
- Adair County
- This Stony Point is located in Adair County and lies 1,208 miles [1,944.1 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Stony Point that is located in Rensselaer County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Adair County community of Stony Point.
- Le Flore County
- This Stony Point is located in Le Flore County and lies 1,227 miles [1,974.7 km] to the west southwest of the Stony Point that is located in Rensselaer County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Le Flore County community of Stony Point.
- Pennsylvania
- Berks County
- This Stony Point is located in Berks County and lies 177 miles [284.9 km]<1> to the southwest of the Stony Point that is located in Rensselaer County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Berks County community of Stony Point.
- Bucks 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 Pennsylvania community of Stony Point [Bucks County].
- Crawford County
- This Stony Point is located in Crawford County and lies 343 miles [552 km] to the west of the Stony Point that is located in Rensselaer County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Crawford County community of Stony Point.
- Franklin County
- This Stony Point is located in Franklin County and lies 268 miles [431.3 km] to the southwest of the Stony Point that is located in Rensselaer County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Franklin County community of Stony Point.
- Greene County
- This Stony Point is located in Greene County and lies 375 miles [603.5 km] to the west southwest of the Stony Point that is located in Rensselaer County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Greene County community of Stony Point.
- Perry County
- This Stony Point is located in Perry County and lies 244 miles [392.7 km] to the southwest of the Stony Point that is located in Rensselaer County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Perry County community of Stony Point.
- South Carolina
- Greenwood County
- This Stony Point is located in Greenwood County and lies 728 miles [1,171.6 km]<1> to the southwest of the Stony Point that is located in Rensselaer County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Greenwood County community of Stony Point.
- Tennessee
- Dickson County
- This Stony Point is located in Dickson County and lies 851 miles [1,369.6 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Stony Point that is located in Rensselaer County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dickson County community of Stony Point.
- Hawkins County
- This Stony Point is located in Hawkins County and lies 638 miles [1,026.8 km] to the southwest of the Stony Point that is located in Rensselaer County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hawkins County community of Stony Point.
- Knox County
- This Stony Point is located in Knox County and lies 698 miles [1,123.3 km] to the southwest of the Stony Point that is located in Rensselaer County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Knox County community of Stony Point.
- Virginia
- Albemarle County
- This Stony Point is located in Albemarle County and lies 411 miles [661.4 km]<1> to the southwest of the Stony Point that is located in Rensselaer County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Albemarle County community of Stony Point.
- Arkansas
Curious and Interesting Names Near Stony Point ...
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 Dam
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Beaver Dam have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beaver Dam
- Beaver Dam is located in Albany County
- Best
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Best
- Best is located in Rensselaer County
- Cedar Hill
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedar Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Hill
- Cedar Hill is located in Albany County
- Deans Mill
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Deans Mill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Deans Mill
- Deans Mill is located in Greene County
- Luther
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Luther
- Luther is located in Rensselaer County
- Normansville
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Normansville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Normansville
- Normansville is located in Albany County
- Poolsburg
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the south) - Spawn Hollow
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spawn Hollow have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spawn Hollow
- Spawn Hollow is located in Albany County
- Stony Hill
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stony Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stony Hill
- Stony Hill is located in Albany County
- Unionville
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)- 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 Albany County
- Van Allen Park
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Van Allen Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Van Allen Park
- Van Allen Park is located in Rensselaer County
How Far From Stony Point 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 Stony Point to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Stony Point and extending to:
- Troy, which is the Seat of Rensselaer County, lies 12 miles [19.3 km]<1> to the north northeast. If you could walk a straight line from Stony Point to Troy, with an average speed<5> 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 just to the north (N).
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 305 miles [490.8 km] to the southwest (SW). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take five to six hours, a buggy would take 12 days and walking would take 18 days.
- The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,609 miles [9,026.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,322 miles [10,174.3 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<8>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,197 miles [6,754.4 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<9>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Stony Point. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Rensselaer County: www.rensco.com/
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- Stony Point) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Stony Point. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 42.5512, Longitude: -73.7468 In this case, the coordinates for Stony Point have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <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 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 Stony Point 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 Stony Point, 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 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 Stony Point 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 305.573 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 301.401 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 301.698 degrees. |