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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 Clyde, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Clyde and the surrounding area.

  • 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 Clyde:
    • 41.719267, -71.522839
    • 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 Clyde
  • 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 Clyde ...

We found 42 communities that share the name Clyde.

Within Rhode Island, the name Clyde is unique.

Beyond Rhode Island, we know of another 42 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 42 communities, 39 are located in the United States and three are in Canada.

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • DeKalb County
      • This community is historic<1> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Alabama community of Clyde [DeKalb County].
    • Alberta
      • This Clyde lies 2,089 miles [3,361.9 km]<2> to the northwest of the Clyde that is located in Kent County.
    • Arkansas
      • Washington County
      • This Clyde is located in Washington County and lies 1,290 miles [2,076.1 km]<2> to the west of the Clyde that is located in Kent County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washington County community of Clyde.
    • California
      • Contra Costa County
      • This Clyde is located in Contra Costa County and lies 2,650 miles [4,264.8 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Clyde that is located in Kent County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Contra Costa County community of Clyde.
      • Imperial County
      • This Clyde is located in Imperial County and lies 2,434 miles [3,917.1 km] to the west of the Clyde that is located in Kent County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Imperial County community of Clyde.
      • San Joaquin 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 California community of Clyde [San Joaquin County].
    • Georgia
      • Bryan 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 Georgia community of Clyde [Bryan County].
    • Idaho
      • Bingham 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 Idaho community of Clyde [Bingham County].
      • Butte County
      • This Clyde is located in Butte County and lies 2,093 miles [3,368.4 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Clyde that is located in Kent County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Butte County community of Clyde.
    • Illinois
      • Cook County
      • This Clyde is located in Cook County and lies 835 miles [1,343.8 km]<2> to the west of the Clyde that is located in Kent County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cook County community of Clyde.
      • Macoupin 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 Illinois community of Clyde [Macoupin County].
    • Iowa
      • Jasper County
      • This Clyde is located in Jasper County and lies 1,116 miles [1,796 km]<2> to the west of the Clyde that is located in Kent County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jasper County community of Clyde.
    • Kansas
      • Cloud County
      • This Clyde is located in Cloud County and lies 1,358 miles [2,185.5 km]<2> to the west of the Clyde that is located in Kent County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cloud County community of Clyde.
    • Kentucky
      • Wayne 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 Kentucky community of Clyde [Wayne County].
    • Louisiana
      • Sabine Parish
      • This Clyde is located in Sabine Parish and lies 1,404 miles [2,259.5 km]<2> to the west southwest of the Clyde that is located in Kent County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sabine Parish community of Clyde.
    • Michigan
      • Allegan 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 Michigan community of Clyde [Allegan County].
      • Oakland County
      • This Clyde is located in Oakland County and lies 621 miles [999.4 km]<2> to the west of the Clyde that is located in Kent County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Oakland County community of Clyde.
    • Minnesota
      • Winona County
      • This Clyde is located in Winona County and lies 1,044 miles [1,680.2 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Clyde that is located in Kent County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Winona County community of Clyde.
    • Mississippi
      • Lamar County
      • This Clyde is located in Lamar County and lies 1,222 miles [1,966.6 km]<2> to the west southwest of the Clyde that is located in Kent County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lamar County community of Clyde.
    • Missouri
      • Nodaway County
      • This Clyde is located in Nodaway County and lies 1,206 miles [1,940.9 km]<2> to the west of the Clyde that is located in Kent County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Nodaway County community of Clyde.
    • Nebraska
      • Banner County
      • This community is historic<1> and although located in Banner County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Banner County community of Clyde.
      • Phelps County
      • This Clyde is located in Phelps County and lies 1,448 miles [2,330.3 km]<2> to the west of the Clyde that is located in Kent County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Phelps County community of Clyde.
    • New Jersey
      • Somerset County
      • This Clyde is located in Somerset County and lies 177 miles [284.9 km]<2> to the west southwest of the Clyde that is located in Kent County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Somerset County community of Clyde.
    • New Mexico
      • Socorro County
      • This community is historic<1> and although located in Socorro County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Socorro County community of Clyde.
    • New York
      • Wayne County
      • This Clyde is located in Wayne County and lies 288 miles [463.5 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Clyde that is located in Kent County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wayne County community of Clyde.
    • North Carolina
      • Haywood County
      • This Clyde is located in Haywood County and lies 747 miles [1,202.2 km]<2> to the west southwest of the Clyde that is located in Kent County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Haywood County community of Clyde.
    • North Dakota
      • Cavalier County
      • This Clyde is located in Cavalier County and lies 1,407 miles [2,264.3 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Clyde that is located in Kent County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cavalier County community of Clyde.
    • Ohio
      • Sandusky County
      • This Clyde is located in Sandusky County and lies 592 miles [952.7 km]<2> to the west of the Clyde that is located in Kent County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sandusky County community of Clyde.
    • Oklahoma
      • Grant County
      • This Clyde is located in Grant County and lies 1,439 miles [2,315.8 km]<2> to the west of the Clyde that is located in Kent County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Grant County community of Clyde.
    • Ontario
      • This Clyde lies 457 miles [735.5 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Clyde that is located in Kent County.
    • Pennsylvania
      • Indiana County
      • This Clyde is located in Indiana County and lies 402 miles [647 km]<2> to the west of the Clyde that is located in Kent County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Indiana County community of Clyde.
      • Northampton County
      • This Clyde is located in Northampton County and lies 212 miles [341.2 km] to the west southwest of the Clyde that is located in Kent County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Northampton County community of Clyde.
    • Prince Edward Island
      • This Clyde lies 514 miles [827.2 km]<2> to the northeast of the Clyde that is located in Kent County.
    • South Carolina
      • Darlington County
      • This Clyde is located in Darlington County and lies 690 miles [1,110.4 km]<2> to the southwest of the Clyde that is located in Kent County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Darlington County community of Clyde.
    • Texas
      • Callahan County
      • This Clyde is located in Callahan County and lies 1,661 miles [2,673.1 km]<2> to the west southwest of the Clyde that is located in Kent County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Callahan County community of Clyde.
    • Utah
      • Utah County
      • Although located in Utah County, we don't know the location within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Utah County community of Clyde.
    • Washington
      • King County
      • This Clyde is located in King County and lies 2,477 miles [3,986.3 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Clyde that is located in Kent County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the King County community of Clyde.
      • Walla Walla County
      • This Clyde is located in Walla Walla County and lies 2,316 miles [3,727.2 km] to the west northwest of the Clyde that is located in Kent County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Walla Walla County community of Clyde.
    • West Virginia
      • Kanawha 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 West Virginia community of Clyde [Kanawha County].
      • Wetzel 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 West Virginia community of Clyde [Wetzel County].
    • Wisconsin
      • Iowa County
      • This Clyde is located in Iowa County and lies 955 miles [1,536.9 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Clyde that is located in Kent County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Iowa County community of Clyde.
      • Kewaunee County
      • This Clyde is located in Kewaunee County and lies 830 miles [1,335.8 km] to the west northwest of the Clyde that is located in Kent County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kewaunee County community of Clyde.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Clyde ...

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.

  • Anthony
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Anthony have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Anthony
    • Anthony is located in Kent County
  • Arctic
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Arctic have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arctic
    • Arctic is located in Kent County
  • Birch Hill ‑ Historic
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Birch Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Birch Hill
    • Birch Hill is located in Kent County
  • Centerville
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • 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 Kent County
  • Coventry
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coventry
    • Coventry is located in Kent County
  • Folly Landing
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Folly Landing have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Folly Landing
    • Folly Landing is located in Kent County
  • Garden City
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Garden City have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Garden City
    • Garden City is located in Providence County
  • Greenwood
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greenwood have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenwood
    • Greenwood is located in Kent County
  • Harris
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harris have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harris
    • Harris is located in Kent County
  • Continue List   (6 more) ...
    • Hillsgrove
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hillsgrove
      • Hillsgrove is located in Kent County
    • Hope
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hope have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hope
      • Hope is located in Providence County
    • Kent ‑ Historic
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kent have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kent
      • Kent is located in Providence County
    • Lincoln Park
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lincoln Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lincoln Park
      • Lincoln Park is located in Kent County
    • Moosehorn Corner
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Moosehorn Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Moosehorn Corner
      • Moosehorn Corner is located in Kent County
    • River Point
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for River Point have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for River Point
      • River Point is located in Kent County

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

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

  • Providence, which is the State Capital of Rhode Island, lies 9 miles [14.5 km]<2> to the northeast (NE). If you could walk a straight line from Clyde to Providence, 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.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 349 miles [561.7 km] to the west southwest (WSW). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take five to six hours, a buggy would take 14 days and walking would take 20 days.
  • The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,548 miles [8,928.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,253 miles [10,063.2 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<8>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,130 miles [6,646.6 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<9>

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Clyde. 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>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 Clyde, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.
<2>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a '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- Clyde) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Clyde. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 41.7193, Longitude: -71.5228       In this case, the coordinates for Clyde have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<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 Clyde 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 Clyde 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 304.345 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 299.879 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 301.101 degrees.









 

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