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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 Southampton, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Southampton 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 Southampton:
    • 40.174276, -75.043781
    • 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 Southampton
  • 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 Southampton ...

We found sixteen communities that share the name Southampton.

There are two communities within Pennsylvania that are also named Southampton.

Beyond Pennsylvania, we know of another fourteen communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these fourteen communities, twelve are located in the United States and four are in Canada.

  • Communities Located In Pennsylvania ...
    • Franklin County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Pennsylvania community of Southampton [Franklin County].
    • Somerset County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Pennsylvania community of Southampton [Somerset County].
  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Maryland
      • Harford County
      • This Southampton is located in Harford County and lies 80 miles [128.7 km]<2> to the west southwest of the Southampton that is located in Bucks County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harford County community of Southampton.
      • Saint Mary's County
      • This Southampton is located in Saint Mary's County and lies 152 miles [244.6 km] to the south southwest of the Southampton that is located in Bucks County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Saint Mary's County community of Southampton.
    • Massachusetts
      • Hampshire County
      • This Southampton is located in Hampshire County and lies 185 miles [297.7 km]<2> to the northeast of the Southampton that is located in Bucks County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hampshire County community of Southampton.
    • New Brunswick
      • This Southampton lies 560 miles [901.2 km]<2> to the northeast of the Southampton that is located in Bucks County.
    • New Jersey
      • Burlington County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the New Jersey community of Southampton [Burlington County].
    • New York
      • Suffolk County
      • This Southampton is located in Suffolk County and lies 147 miles [236.6 km]<2> to the east northeast of the Southampton that is located in Bucks County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Suffolk County community of Southampton.
    • Nova Scotia
      • This Southampton lies 661 miles [1,063.8 km]<2> to the northeast of the Southampton that is located in Bucks County.
    • Ontario
      • This Southampton lies 439 miles [706.5 km]<2> to the northwest of the Southampton that is located in Bucks County.
    • Prince Edward Island
      • This Southampton lies 757 miles [1,218.3 km]<2> to the northeast of the Southampton that is located in Bucks County.
    • Utah
      • Salt Lake County
      • This Southampton is located in Salt Lake County and lies 1,918 miles [3,086.7 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Southampton that is located in Bucks County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Salt Lake County community of Southampton.
    • Virginia
      • Hampton City
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Virginia community of Southampton [Hampton City].
      • Portsmouth City
      • This Southampton is located in Portsmouth City and lies 237 miles [381.4 km]<2> to the south southwest of the Southampton that is located in Bucks County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Portsmouth City community of Southampton.
      • Richmond City
      • This Southampton is located in Richmond City and lies 225 miles [362.1 km] to the southwest of the Southampton that is located in Bucks County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Richmond City community of Southampton.
      • Roanoke County
      • This Southampton is located in Roanoke County and lies 329 miles [529.5 km] to the southwest of the Southampton that is located in Bucks County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Roanoke County community of Southampton.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Southampton ...

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.

  • Breadysville
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Breadysville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Breadysville
    • Breadysville is located in Bucks County
  • Casey Village
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Casey Village have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Casey Village
    • Casey Village is located in Bucks County
  • Churchville
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Churchville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Churchville
    • Churchville is located in Bucks County
  • County Line
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for County Line have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for County Line
    • County Line is located in Bucks County
  • Heaton
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heaton have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heaton
    • Heaton is located in Montgomery County
  • Holland
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holland have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holland
    • Holland is located in Bucks County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Holland <4>
  • Ivybrook Ridge
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ivybrook Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ivybrook Ridge
    • Ivybrook Ridge is located in Bucks County
  • Ivygreene Run
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ivygreene Run have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ivygreene Run
    • Ivygreene Run is located in Bucks County
  • Ivyland
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ivyland have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ivyland
    • Ivyland is located in Bucks County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 935 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ivyland <4>
  • Continue List   (6 more) ...
    • Johnsville
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Johnsville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Johnsville
      • Johnsville is located in Bucks County
    • Lacey Park
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lacey Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lacey Park
      • Lacey Park is located in Bucks County
    • Mill Run
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mill Run have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mill Run
      • Mill Run is located in Montgomery County
    • Paper Mills
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Paper Mills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paper Mills
      • Paper Mills is located in Montgomery County
    • Shoemaker Village
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shoemaker Village have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shoemaker Village
      • Shoemaker Village is located in Montgomery County
    • Street Road
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Street Road have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Street Road
      • Street Road is located in Bucks County

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

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

  • Doylestown, which is the Seat of Bucks County, lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<2> to the north northwest. If you could walk a straight line from Southampton to Doylestown, with an average speed<5> 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 97 miles [156.1 km] to the west (W). 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 137 miles [220.5 km] to the southwest (SW). Driving would take less than three hours, a buggy would take 6 days and walking would take 8 days.
  • The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,760 miles [9,269.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,465 miles [10,404.4 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<8>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,342 miles [6,987.8 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<9>

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

The official website for Bucks County: www.buckscounty.org/

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

Footnotes ...

<1>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 Southampton 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.
<2>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a '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- Southampton) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Southampton. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 40.1743, Longitude: -75.0438       In this case, the coordinates for Southampton have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<3>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.
<4>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<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 Southampton 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 306.612 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 302.189 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 303.348 degrees.




 

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