Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Chelsea, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Chelsea and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Chelsea
- 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 Chelsea:
- 39.867201, -75.46715
- 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 Chelsea
- 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 Delaware County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Delaware County
- Since Chelsea is near New Castle County and also Chester County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for New Castle County
- eBird sighting report for Chester 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 Chelsea ...
We found 31 communities that share the name Chelsea.
Within Pennsylvania, the name Chelsea is unique.
Beyond Pennsylvania, we know of another 31 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 31 communities, 29 are located in the United States and four are in Canada.
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Madison County
- This Chelsea is located in Madison County and lies 708 miles [1,139.4 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Chelsea that is located in Delaware County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Madison County community of Chelsea.
- Shelby County
- This Chelsea is located in Shelby County and lies 764 miles [1,229.5 km] to the west southwest of the Chelsea that is located in Delaware County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Shelby County community of Chelsea.
- Florida
- Georgia
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Montana
- Dawson 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 Montana community of Chelsea [Dawson County].
- Roosevelt County
- This Chelsea is located in Roosevelt County and lies 1,577 miles [2,537.9 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Chelsea that is located in Delaware County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Roosevelt County community of Chelsea.
- Nebraska
- New Jersey
- New York
- Dutchess County
- This Chelsea is located in Dutchess County and lies 140 miles [225.3 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Chelsea that is located in Delaware County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dutchess County community of Chelsea.
- New York County
- This Chelsea is located in New York County and lies 98 miles [157.7 km] to the northeast of the Chelsea that is located in Delaware County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the New York County community of Chelsea.
- Richmond County
- This Chelsea is located in Richmond County and lies 84 miles [135.2 km] to the northeast of the Chelsea that is located in Delaware County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Richmond County community of Chelsea.
- Nova Scotia
- This Chelsea lies 629 miles [1,012.3 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Chelsea that is located in Delaware County.
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Quebec
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Goochland County
- This Chelsea is located in Goochland County and lies 197 miles [317 km]<1> to the southwest of the Chelsea that is located in Delaware County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Goochland County community of Chelsea.
- Newport News City
- This Chelsea is located in Newport News City and lies 193 miles [310.6 km] to the south southwest of the Chelsea that is located in Delaware County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Newport News City community of Chelsea.
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Alabama
Curious and Interesting Names Near Chelsea ...
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.
- Beau Tree
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest) - Birch Knoll
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Birch Knoll have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Birch Knoll
- Birch Knoll is located in New Castle County (DE)
- Booths Corner
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Booths Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Booths Corner
- Booths Corner is located in Delaware County
- Brandywood
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brandywood have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brandywood
- Brandywood is located in New Castle County (DE)
- Brookcroft
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brookcroft have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brookcroft
- Brookcroft is located in Delaware County
- Carpenter
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carpenter
- Carpenter is located in New Castle County (DE)
- Cedartree
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest) - Concord Hunt
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Concord Hunt have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Concord Hunt
- Concord Hunt is located in Delaware County
- Coventry Crossing
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Coventry Crossing have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coventry Crossing
- Coventry Crossing is located in Delaware County
- Darling
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north) - Fisher Corners
(Less than 2 miles to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fisher Corners have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fisher Corners
- Fisher Corners is located in Delaware County
- Gardendale
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gardendale have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gardendale
- Gardendale is located in Delaware County
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- Granite Run
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Granite Run have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Granite Run
- Granite Run is located in Delaware County
- Green Ridge
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Ridge
- Green Ridge is located in Delaware County
- Greentree
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south) - Grubbs Corner
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grubbs Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grubbs Corner
- Grubbs Corner is located in New Castle County (DE)
- Hiddencreek
(Less than 2 miles to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hiddencreek have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hiddencreek
- Hiddencreek is located in Delaware County
- Holiday Hills
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holiday Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holiday Hills
- Holiday Hills is located in New Castle County (DE)
- Indian Field
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Field have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Field
- Indian Field is located in New Castle County (DE)
- Ivy Mills
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest) - Kings Ridge
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kings Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kings Ridge
- Kings Ridge is located in New Castle County (DE)
- Longview Farms
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Longview Farms have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Longview Farms
- Longview Farms is located in New Castle County (DE)
- Maplechase
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maplechase have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maplechase
- Maplechase is located in New Castle County (DE)
- Park Woods
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Park Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Park Woods
- Park Woods is located in Delaware County
- Riddle Glen
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Riddle Glen have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riddle Glen
- Riddle Glen is located in Delaware County
- Riddlewood
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Riddlewood have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riddlewood
- Riddlewood is located in Delaware County
- Riverview Gardens
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Riverview Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riverview Gardens
- Riverview Gardens is located in New Castle County (DE)
- Rockdale
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast) - Scots Glen
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Scots Glen have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Scots Glen
- Scots Glen is located in Delaware County
- Twin Oaks
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast) - Valley Run
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Valley Run have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Valley Run
- Valley Run is located in New Castle County (DE)
- Woodstream Gardens
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodstream Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodstream Gardens
- Woodstream Gardens is located in New Castle County (DE)
- Granite Run
How Far From Chelsea to ...
We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers, Almanacs & Directories that were published in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the Gazetteers include the distance from a community such as Chelsea to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Chelsea and extending to:
- Media, which is the Seat of Delaware County, lies just to the Northeast.
- Harrisburg, which is the State Capital of Pennsylvania, lies 80 miles [128.7 km]<1> to the west northwest (WNW). If you could drive a straight line from Chelsea to Harrisburg, with an average speed<5>of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, it would take less than two hours to make the trip. A comfortable walk of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour would take 5 days. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take most of three days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 107 miles [172.2 km] to the southwest (SW). Driving would take less than two hours, a buggy would take 5 days and walking would take 6 days.
- The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,790 miles [9,318.1 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,496 miles [10,454.3 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<8>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,373 miles [7,037.7 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<9>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Chelsea. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Delaware County: www.co.delaware.pa.us/
The official website for State of Pennsylvania: https://www.pa.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 from Point A (ie- Chelsea) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Chelsea. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.8672, Longitude: -75.4672 |
| <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 Chelsea, 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 Chelsea 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 Chelsea 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 306.89 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 302.456 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 303.66 degrees. |