Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Bradford, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Bradford and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Bradford
- 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 Bradford:
- 41.399247, -71.747439
- 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 Bradford
- 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 Washington County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Washington County
- Since Bradford is near New London County and also Kent County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for New London County
- eBird sighting report for Kent 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 Bradford ...
We found 36 communities that share the name Bradford.
Within Rhode Island, the name Bradford is unique.
Beyond Rhode Island, we know of another 36 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 36 communities, 35 are located in the United States and one is in Canada.
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Coosa County
- This Bradford is located in Coosa County and lies 976 miles [1,570.7 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Bradford that is located in Washington County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Coosa County community of Bradford.
- Jefferson County
- This Bradford is located in Jefferson County and lies 971 miles [1,562.7 km] to the west southwest of the Bradford that is located in Washington County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of Bradford.
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Florida
- Hillsborough County
- This Bradford is located in Hillsborough County and lies 1,103 miles [1,775.1 km]<1> to the southwest of the Bradford that is located in Washington County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hillsborough County community of Bradford.
- Washington County
- This Bradford is located in Washington County and lies 1,067 miles [1,717.2 km] to the southwest of the Bradford that is located in Washington County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washington County community of Bradford.
- Illinois
- Sangamon 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 Illinois community of Bradford [Sangamon County].
- Stark County
- This Bradford is located in Stark County and lies 927 miles [1,491.9 km]<1> to the west of the Bradford that is located in Washington County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Stark County community of Bradford.
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Chickasaw County
- This Bradford is located in Chickasaw County and lies 1,064 miles [1,712.3 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Bradford that is located in Washington County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chickasaw County community of Bradford.
- Franklin County
- This Bradford is located in Franklin County and lies 1,103 miles [1,775.1 km] to the west northwest of the Bradford that is located in Washington County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Franklin County community of Bradford.
- Kansas
- Riley 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 Kansas community of Bradford [Riley County].
- Rooks County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Kansas community of Bradford [Rooks County].
- Wabaunsee County
- This Bradford is located in Wabaunsee County and lies 1,290 miles [2,076.1 km]<1> to the west of the Bradford that is located in Washington County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wabaunsee County community of Bradford.
- Kentucky
- Maine
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Midland 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 Bradford [Midland County].
- Otsego County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Michigan community of Bradford [Otsego County].
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Montana
- New Hampshire
- New York
- Ohio
- Miami County
- This Bradford is located in Miami County and lies 668 miles [1,075 km]<1> to the west of the Bradford that is located in Washington County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Miami County community of Bradford.
- Scioto County
- This community is historic<3> and although located in Scioto County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Scioto County community of Bradford.
- Ontario
- This Bradford lies 438 miles [704.9 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Bradford that is located in Washington County.
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- Tennessee
- Gibson County
- This Bradford is located in Gibson County and lies 988 miles [1,590 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Bradford that is located in Washington County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Gibson County community of Bradford.
- Haywood County
- This Bradford is located in Haywood County and lies 1,020 miles [1,641.5 km] to the west southwest of the Bradford that is located in Washington County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Haywood County community of Bradford.
- Texas
- Utah
- Box Elder County
- This Bradford is located in Box Elder County and lies 2,068 miles [3,328.1 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Bradford that is located in Washington County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Box Elder County community of Bradford.
- Salt Lake County
- This Bradford is located in Salt Lake County and lies 2,071 miles [3,333 km] to the west northwest of the Bradford that is located in Washington County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Salt Lake County community of Bradford.
- Vermont
- Alabama
Curious and Interesting Names Near Bradford ...
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.
- Centerville
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Centerville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Centerville
- Centerville is located in Washington County
- Clarks Village
(5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clarks Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clarks Village
- Clarks Village is located in New London County (CT)
- Green Hill
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Hill
- Green Hill is located in Washington County
- Hope Valley
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hope Valley
- Hope Valley is located in Washington County
- Locustville
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Locustville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Locustville
- Locustville is located in Washington County
- Moscow
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Moscow
- Moscow is located in Washington County
- Pawcatuck
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pawcatuck have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pawcatuck
- Pawcatuck is located in New London County (CT)
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Pawcatuck <5>
- Rockville
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the north) - Shady Harbor
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shady Harbor have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shady Harbor
- Shady Harbor is located in Washington County
- Shelter Harbor
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shelter Harbor have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shelter Harbor
- Shelter Harbor is located in Washington County
- Stillmanville
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stillmanville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stillmanville
- Stillmanville is located in Washington County
- Watch Hill
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Watch Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Watch Hill
- Watch Hill is located in Washington County
- Wood River Junction
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wood River Junction have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wood River Junction
- Wood River Junction is located in Washington County
- Wyoming
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wyoming
- Wyoming is located in Washington County
How Far From Bradford to ...
We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers & Almanacs that were published in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the Gazetteers include the distance from a community such as Bradford to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Bradford and extending to:
- Wakefield, which is the Seat of Washington County, lies 13 miles [20.9 km]<1> to the east. If you could walk a straight line from Bradford to Wakefield, with an average speed<6> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take 6 hours to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take four to five hours.
- Providence, which is the State Capital of Rhode Island, lies 34 miles [54.7 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 most of two days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 328 miles [527.9 km] to the west southwest (WSW). Driving would take five to six hours, a buggy would take 13 days and walking would take 19 days.
- The shortest distance<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,570 miles [8,964 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,274 miles [10,097 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<9>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,151 miles [6,680.4 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<10>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Bradford. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for State of Rhode Island: https://www.ri.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Bradford) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Bradford. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 41.3992, Longitude: -71.7474 |
| <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 Mile's to see Pete ... Mile's 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 Bradford 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 Bradford, 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'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 Bradford 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 304.522 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 300.026 degrees. |
| <10> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 301.358 degrees. |