Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Huntsville, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Huntsville and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Huntsville
- 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 Huntsville:
- 41.964543, -71.713957
- 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 Huntsville
- 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 Providence County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Providence County
- Since Huntsville is near Worcester County and also Windham County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Worcester County
- eBird sighting report for Windham 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 Huntsville ...
We found 27 communities that share the name Huntsville.
Within Rhode Island, the name Huntsville is unique.
Beyond Rhode Island, we know of another 27 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 27 communities, 26 are located in the United States and one is in Canada.
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Madison County
- This Huntsville is located in Madison County and lies 946 miles [1,522.4 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Huntsville that is located in Providence County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Madison County community of Huntsville.
- Arkansas
- Madison County
- This Huntsville is located in Madison County and lies 1,244 miles [2,002 km]<1> to the west of the Huntsville that is located in Providence County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Madison County community of Huntsville.
- Colorado
- Arapahoe 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 Colorado community of Huntsville [Arapahoe County].
- Connecticut
- Litchfield County
- This Huntsville is located in Litchfield County and lies 82 miles [132 km]<1> to the west of the Huntsville that is located in Providence County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Litchfield County community of Huntsville.
- Georgia
- Paulding 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 Georgia community of Huntsville [Paulding County].
- Illinois
- Schuyler County
- This Huntsville is located in Schuyler County and lies 1,002 miles [1,612.6 km]<1> to the west of the Huntsville that is located in Providence County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Schuyler County community of Huntsville.
- Indiana
- Madison County
- This Huntsville is located in Madison County and lies 742 miles [1,194.1 km]<1> to the west of the Huntsville that is located in Providence County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Madison County community of Huntsville.
- Randolph County
- This Huntsville is located in Randolph County and lies 707 miles [1,137.8 km] to the west of the Huntsville that is located in Providence County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Randolph County community of Huntsville.
- Kansas
- Reno County
- This Huntsville is located in Reno County and lies 1,427 miles [2,296.5 km]<1> to the west of the Huntsville that is located in Providence County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Reno County community of Huntsville.
- Kentucky
- Butler County
- This Huntsville is located in Butler County and lies 871 miles [1,401.7 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Huntsville that is located in Providence County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Butler County community of Huntsville.
- Maryland
- Prince George's County
- This Huntsville is located in Prince George's County and lies 344 miles [553.6 km]<1> to the southwest of the Huntsville that is located in Providence County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Prince George's County community of Huntsville.
- Mississippi
- Montgomery County
- This Huntsville is located in Montgomery County and lies 1,134 miles [1,825 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Huntsville that is located in Providence County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of Huntsville.
- Missouri
- Randolph County
- This Huntsville is located in Randolph County and lies 1,101 miles [1,771.9 km]<1> to the west of the Huntsville that is located in Providence County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Randolph County community of Huntsville.
- New Jersey
- Sussex County
- This Huntsville is located in Sussex County and lies 172 miles [276.8 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Huntsville that is located in Providence County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sussex County community of Huntsville.
- North Carolina
- Yadkin County
- This Huntsville is located in Yadkin County and lies 622 miles [1,001 km]<1> to the southwest of the Huntsville that is located in Providence County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Yadkin County community of Huntsville.
- Ohio
- Butler County
- This Huntsville is located in Butler County and lies 686 miles [1,104 km]<1> to the west of the Huntsville that is located in Providence County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Butler County community of Huntsville.
- Logan County
- This Huntsville is located in Logan County and lies 636 miles [1,023.5 km] to the west of the Huntsville that is located in Providence County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Logan County community of Huntsville.
- Pickaway County
- This Huntsville is located in Pickaway County and lies 601 miles [967.2 km] to the west southwest of the Huntsville that is located in Providence County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pickaway County community of Huntsville.
- Ontario
- This Huntsville lies 441 miles [709.7 km]<1> to the northwest of the Huntsville that is located in Providence County.
- Pennsylvania
- Luzerne County
- This Huntsville is located in Luzerne County and lies 224 miles [360.5 km]<1> to the west of the Huntsville that is located in Providence County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Luzerne County community of Huntsville.
- Tennessee
- Loudon County
- This Huntsville is located in Loudon County and lies 798 miles [1,284.3 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Huntsville that is located in Providence County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Loudon County community of Huntsville.
- Scott County
- This Huntsville is located in Scott County and lies 782 miles [1,258.5 km] to the west southwest of the Huntsville that is located in Providence County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Scott County community of Huntsville.
- Texas
- Walker County
- This Huntsville is located in Walker County and lies 1,529 miles [2,460.7 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Huntsville that is located in Providence County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Walker County community of Huntsville.
- Utah
- Weber County
- This Huntsville is located in Weber County and lies 2,049 miles [3,297.5 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Huntsville that is located in Providence County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Weber County community of Huntsville.
- Vermont
- Franklin County
- This Huntsville is located in Franklin County and lies 199 miles [320.3 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Huntsville that is located in Providence County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Franklin County community of Huntsville.
- Washington
- Columbia County
- This Huntsville is located in Columbia County and lies 2,285 miles [3,677.4 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Huntsville that is located in Providence County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Columbia County community of Huntsville.
- West Virginia
- Jackson County
- This community is historic<3> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the West Virginia community of Huntsville [Jackson County].
- Alabama
Curious and Interesting Names Near Huntsville ...
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.
- Cherry Valley
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cherry Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherry Valley
- Cherry Valley is located in Providence County
- Clarkville
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clarkville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clarkville
- Clarkville is located in Providence County
- Field Station ‑ Historic
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Field Station have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Field Station
- Field Station is located in Providence County
- Graniteville
(Less than 2 miles to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Graniteville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Graniteville
- Graniteville is located in Providence County
- Halfway House
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Halfway House have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Halfway House
- Halfway House is located in Worcester County (MA)
- Ironstone
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast) - Lakeview Heights
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lakeview Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lakeview Heights
- Lakeview Heights is located in Worcester County (MA)
- Loveland
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest) - Mapleville
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mapleville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mapleville
- Mapleville is located in Providence County
- Round Top
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north) - Slatersville
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Slatersville
- Slatersville is located in Providence County
- Spring Grove
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spring Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spring Grove
- Spring Grove is located in Providence County
How Far From Huntsville 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 Huntsville to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers and using the location of where the historic community of Huntsville once stood, the straight-line distance beginning in Huntsville and extending to:
- Providence, which is the Seat of Providence County, lies 18 miles [29 km]<1> to the east southeast. If you could walk a straight line from Huntsville to Providence, with an average speed<5> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take just over a day to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take five to six hours.
- Providence, which is the State Capital of Rhode Island, lies 18 miles [29 km] to the east southeast (ESE). The buggy would take five to six hours and walking would take just over a day.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 350 miles [563.3 km] to the southwest (SW). 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 5,547 miles [8,927 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>
Off-the-Road Links ...
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 drawn from Point A (ie- Huntsville) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Huntsville. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 41.9645, Longitude: -71.7140 In this case, the coordinates for Huntsville have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <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 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 Huntsville 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 Huntsville, 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 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 Huntsville 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 304.424 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 300.01 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 301.064 degrees. |