Outdoor Activities ...

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

When in Kingsdale, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Kingsdale and the surrounding area.

• Weather ...
  • Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
  • The National Weather Service forecast for Kingsdale

• 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 Kingsdale:
  • 39.725624, -77.118818
  • 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 Kingsdale

• 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 Adams County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
  • eBird sighting report for Adams County
  • Since Kingsdale is near Carroll County and also Frederick County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
  • eBird sighting report for Carroll County
  • eBird sighting report for Frederick 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 Kingsdale ...

We found three communities that share the name Kingsdale.

Within Pennsylvania, the name Kingsdale is unique.

Beyond Pennsylvania, we know of another three communities that are located throughout in the United States.

• Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
  • Minnesota
    • Pine County
    • This Kingsdale is located in Pine County and lies 887 miles [1,427.5 km]<1> to the northwest of the Kingsdale that is located in Adams County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pine County community of Kingsdale.
  • Virginia
    • Southampton County
    • This Kingsdale is located in Southampton County and lies 213 miles [342.8 km]<1> to the south of the Kingsdale that is located in Adams County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Southampton County community of Kingsdale.
    • Suffolk City
    • This Kingsdale is located in Suffolk City and lies 202 miles [325.1 km] to the south of the Kingsdale that is located in Adams County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Suffolk City community of Kingsdale.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Kingsdale ...

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.

• Cherrytown
  (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cherrytown have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherrytown
  • Cherrytown is located in Carroll County (MD)
• Cloverberry
  (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cloverberry have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cloverberry
  • Cloverberry is located in Carroll County (MD)
• Copperfield
  (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Copperfield have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Copperfield
  • Copperfield is located in Carroll County (MD)
• Eleven Meadows
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eleven Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eleven Meadows
  • Eleven Meadows is located in Carroll County (MD)
• Fairground Village
  (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fairground Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairground Village
  • Fairground Village is located in Carroll County (MD)
• Georgetown
  (Less than 2 miles to the east)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Georgetown have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Georgetown
  • Georgetown is located in Adams County
• Green Meadows
  (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Meadows
  • Green Meadows is located in Carroll County (MD)
• Hidden Oaks
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hidden Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hidden Oaks
  • Hidden Oaks is located in Carroll County (MD)
• Hoot'N Hollow
  (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hoot'N Hollow have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hoot'N Hollow
  • Hoot'N Hollow is located in Carroll County (MD)
• Littlestown
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Littlestown
  • Littlestown is located in Adams County
  • Population from the 2020 Census: 4,498 people
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Littlestown <3>
• Longville
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Longville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Longville
  • Longville is located in Carroll County (MD)
• Mairs Mill
  (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mairs Mill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mairs Mill
  • Mairs Mill is located in Carroll County (MD)
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  • Mayberry
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mayberry have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mayberry
    • Mayberry is located in Carroll County (MD)
  • Meadow Brook
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadow Brook have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadow Brook
    • Meadow Brook is located in Carroll County (MD)
  • Oak Grove
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oak Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Grove
    • Oak Grove is located in Adams County
  • Piney Creek ‑ Historic
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Piney Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Piney Creek
    • Piney Creek is located in Carroll County (MD)
  • Pipe Creek Mill
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pipe Creek Mill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pipe Creek Mill
    • Pipe Creek Mill is located in Carroll County (MD)
  • Rising Sun
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rising Sun have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rising Sun
    • Rising Sun is located in Carroll County (MD)
  • Roberts Mill Run
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Roberts Mill Run have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roberts Mill Run
    • Roberts Mill Run is located in Carroll County (MD)
  • Silver Hills
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Silver Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Silver Hills
    • Silver Hills is located in Carroll County (MD)
  • Silver Run
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Silver Run have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Silver Run
    • Silver Run is located in Carroll County (MD)
  • Square Corner
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Square Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Square Corner
    • Square Corner is located in Adams County
  • Stumptown
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stumptown have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stumptown
    • Stumptown is located in Carroll County (MD)
  • Two Taverns
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Two Taverns have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Two Taverns
    • Two Taverns is located in Adams County
  • Walnut Grove
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Walnut Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Walnut Grove
    • Walnut Grove is located in Carroll County (MD)
  • Wolfs Mill
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wolfs Mill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wolfs Mill
    • Wolfs Mill is located in Carroll County (MD)

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

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

• Gettysburg, which is the Seat of Adams County, lies 9 miles [14.5 km]<1> to the northwest. If you could walk a straight line from Kingsdale to Gettysburg, with an average speed<4> 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.
• Harrisburg, which is the State Capital of Pennsylvania, lies 40 miles [64.4 km] to the north northeast (NNE). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take less than an hour, a buggy would take just about two full days and walking would take over two days.
• The White House (Washington, DC) is 57 miles [91.7 km] to the south (S). Driving would take less than an hour, a buggy would take over two days and walking would take most of three days.
• The shortest distance<5> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,866 miles [9,440.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
• The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,575 miles [10,581.4 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<7>
• The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,451 miles [7,163.2 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>

Off-the-Road Links ...

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

The official website for State of Pennsylvania: https://www.pa.gov/