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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 Winchester, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Winchester 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 Winchester:
    • 29.615233, -95.469664
    • 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.
    • Open the Heavens-Above website centered on Winchester
  • 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 Harris County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
    • Open the eBird sighting report for Harris County
    • Since Winchester is near Fort Bend County and also Brazoria County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
    • Open the eBird sighting report for Fort Bend County
    • Open the eBird sighting report for Brazoria 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:
    • Open the Waymark.com report for Winchester

Communities Also Named Winchester ...

We found 53 communities that are also named Winchester.

There is one other community in Texas that is also named Winchester.

Beyond Texas, we know of 49 communities that are located in the United States and Canada. Of these 49 communities, 48 are located in the United States and three are in Canada.

In addition to the above occurrences of Winchester, we know of three communities located outside of the United States and Canada.

  • Communities Located In Texas ...
    • Fayette County
      • This Winchester is located in Fayette County and lies 96 miles [154.5 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Winchester that is located in Harris County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fayette County community of Winchester.
  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Arizona
      • La Paz County
      • This community is historic<2> and although located in La Paz County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the La Paz County community of Winchester.
    • Arkansas
      • Drew County
      • This Winchester is located in Drew County and lies 370 miles [595.5 km]<1> to the northeast of the Winchester that is located in Harris County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Drew County community of Winchester.
    • California
      • Riverside County
      • This Winchester is located in Riverside County and lies 1,298 miles [2,088.9 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Winchester that is located in Harris County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Riverside County community of Winchester.
      • San Diego 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 Winchester [San Diego County].
    • Connecticut
      • Litchfield 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 Connecticut community of Winchester [Litchfield County].
    • Georgia
      • Macon County
      • This Winchester is located in Macon County and lies 707 miles [1,137.8 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Winchester that is located in Harris County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Macon County community of Winchester.
    • Idaho
      • Lewis County
      • This Winchester is located in Lewis County and lies 1,616 miles [2,600.7 km]<1> to the northwest of the Winchester that is located in Harris County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lewis County community of Winchester.
    • Illinois
      • Scott County
      • This Winchester is located in Scott County and lies 747 miles [1,202.2 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Winchester that is located in Harris County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Scott County community of Winchester.
    • Indiana
      • Randolph County
      • This Winchester is located in Randolph County and lies 939 miles [1,511.2 km]<1> to the northeast of the Winchester that is located in Harris County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Randolph County community of Winchester.
    • Iowa
      • Van Buren County
      • This Winchester is located in Van Buren County and lies 801 miles [1,289.1 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Winchester that is located in Harris County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Van Buren County community of Winchester.
    • Kansas
      • Douglas 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 Kansas community of Winchester [Douglas County].
      • Jefferson County
      • This Winchester is located in Jefferson County and lies 670 miles [1,078.3 km]<1> to the north of the Winchester that is located in Harris County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of Winchester.
    • Kentucky
      • Clark County
      • This Winchester is located in Clark County and lies 867 miles [1,395.3 km]<1> to the northeast of the Winchester that is located in Harris County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clark County community of Winchester.
    • Louisiana
      • East Baton Rouge Parish
      • This Winchester is located in East Baton Rouge Parish and lies 269 miles [432.9 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Winchester that is located in Harris County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the East Baton Rouge Parish community of Winchester.
      • Saint James Parish
      • 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 Louisiana community of Winchester [Saint James Parish].
    • Manitoba
      • We haven't found the location of this community yet.
    • Maryland
      • Allegany County
      • This Winchester is located in Allegany County and lies 1,167 miles [1,878.1 km]<1> to the northeast of the Winchester that is located in Harris County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Allegany County community of Winchester.
      • Anne Arundel County
      • This Winchester is located in Anne Arundel County and lies 1,258 miles [2,024.6 km] to the northeast of the Winchester that is located in Harris County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Anne Arundel County community of Winchester.
      • Cecil County
      • This Winchester is located in Cecil County and lies 1,307 miles [2,103.4 km] to the northeast of the Winchester that is located in Harris County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cecil County community of Winchester.
      • Garrett 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 Maryland community of Winchester [Garrett County].
    • Massachusetts
      • Middlesex County
      • This Winchester is located in Middlesex County and lies 1,613 miles [2,595.9 km]<1> to the northeast of the Winchester that is located in Harris County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Middlesex County community of Winchester.
    • Michigan
      • Mecosta 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 Winchester [Mecosta County].
      • Monroe 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 Winchester [Monroe County].
    • Mississippi
      • Wayne County
      • This Winchester is located in Wayne County and lies 431 miles [693.6 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Winchester that is located in Harris County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wayne County community of Winchester.
    • Missouri
      • Clark County
      • This Winchester is located in Clark County and lies 770 miles [1,239.2 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Winchester that is located in Harris County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clark County community of Winchester.
      • New Madrid County
      • Although located in New Madrid County, we don't know the location within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the New Madrid County community of Winchester.
      • Saint Louis County
      • This Winchester is located in Saint Louis County and lies 680 miles [1,094.4 km] to the north northeast of the Winchester that is located in Harris County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Saint Louis County community of Winchester.
    • Nevada
      • Clark County
      • This Winchester is located in Clark County and lies 1,222 miles [1,966.6 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Winchester that is located in Harris County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clark County community of Winchester.
    • New Hampshire
      • Cheshire County
      • This Winchester is located in Cheshire County and lies 1,566 miles [2,520.2 km]<1> to the northeast of the Winchester that is located in Harris County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cheshire County community of Winchester.
    • New York
      • Erie County
      • This Winchester is located in Erie County and lies 1,299 miles [2,090.5 km]<1> to the northeast of the Winchester that is located in Harris County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Erie County community of Winchester.
    • North Carolina
      • Union 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 North Carolina community of Winchester [Union County].
    • North Dakota
      • Emmons 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 North Dakota community of Winchester [Emmons County].
    • Ohio
      • Adams County
      • This Winchester is located in Adams County and lies 930 miles [1,496.7 km]<1> to the northeast of the Winchester that is located in Harris County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Adams County community of Winchester.
      • Champaign County
      • This community is historic<2> and although located in Champaign County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Champaign County community of Winchester.
      • Greene County
      • This community is historic and although located in Greene County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Greene County community of Winchester.
      • Jackson County
      • This Winchester is located in Jackson County and lies 979 miles [1,575.5 km] to the northeast of the Winchester that is located in Harris County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jackson County community of Winchester.
      • Richland County
      • This community is historic and although located in Richland County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Richland County community of Winchester.
    • Oklahoma
      • Okmulgee County
      • This Winchester is located in Okmulgee County and lies 427 miles [687.2 km]<1> to the north of the Winchester that is located in Harris County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Okmulgee County community of Winchester.
      • Woods County
      • This Winchester is located in Woods County and lies 542 miles [872.3 km] to the north northwest of the Winchester that is located in Harris County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Woods County community of Winchester.
    • Ontario
      • 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 Ontario community of Winchester.
    • Oregon
      • Douglas County
      • This Winchester is located in Douglas County and lies 1,800 miles [2,896.8 km]<1> to the northwest of the Winchester that is located in Harris County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Douglas County community of Winchester.
    • Tennessee
      • Franklin County
      • This Winchester is located in Franklin County and lies 666 miles [1,071.8 km]<1> to the northeast of the Winchester that is located in Harris County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Franklin County community of Winchester.
      • Johnson County
      • This Winchester is located in Johnson County and lies 915 miles [1,472.5 km] to the northeast of the Winchester that is located in Harris County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Johnson County community of Winchester.
    • Virginia
      • Frederick 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 Virginia community of Winchester [Frederick County].
      • Winchester City
      • This Winchester is located in Winchester City and lies 1,183 miles [1,903.9 km]<1> to the northeast of the Winchester that is located in Harris County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Winchester City community of Winchester.
    • Washington
      • Grant County
      • This Winchester is located in Grant County and lies 1,775 miles [2,856.6 km]<1> to the northwest of the Winchester that is located in Harris County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Grant County community of Winchester.
    • Wisconsin
      • Vilas County
      • This Winchester is located in Vilas County and lies 1,185 miles [1,907.1 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Winchester that is located in Harris County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Vilas County community of Winchester.
      • Winnebago County
      • This Winchester is located in Winnebago County and lies 1,073 miles [1,726.8 km] to the north northeast of the Winchester that is located in Harris County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Winnebago County community of Winchester.
    • Wyoming
      • Washakie County
      • This Winchester is located in Washakie County and lies 1,205 miles [1,939.3 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Winchester that is located in Harris County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washakie County community of Winchester.
  • Communities Beyond North America ...
    • England
      • Distance: 4,821 miles [7,758.6 km]<1> to the northeast
      • Open a Google Map centered on Winchester
    • Jamaica
      • Distance: 1,452 miles [2,336.8 km]<1> to the east southeast
      • Open a Google Map centered on Winchester
    • New Zealand
      • Distance: 7,755 miles [12,480.5 km]<1> to the southwest
      • Open a Google Map centered on Winchester

Curious and Interesting Names Near Winchester ...

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.

  • Glen Iris
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Glen Iris is located in Harris County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glen Iris
  • Hobby
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Hobby is located in Fort Bend County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hobby
  • Hunters Glen
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Hunters Glen is located in Fort Bend County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunters Glen
  • Kingsway
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Kingsway is located in Fort Bend County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kingsway
  • Main Street Gardens
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Main Street Gardens is located in Harris County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Main Street Gardens
  • Maplewood
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Maplewood is located in Harris County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maplewood
  • Post Oak Village
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Post Oak Village is located in Harris County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Post Oak Village
  • Quail Glen
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Quail Glen is located in Fort Bend County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quail Glen
  • Tiffany Gardens
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Tiffany Gardens is located in Harris County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tiffany Gardens
  • Willow Bend
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Willow Bend is located in Harris County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willow Bend
  • Willow Brook
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Willow Brook is located in Harris County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willow Brook
  • Woodside Plaza
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Woodside Plaza is located in Harris County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodside Plaza

How Far From Winchester to ...

We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers that were published in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the Gazetteers include the distance from a community such as Winchester to various places of note, such as the White House.

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

  • Houston, which is the Seat of Harris County, lies 11 miles [17.7 km]<1> to the northeast. If you could walk a straight line from Winchester to Houston, with an average speed<4> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take five to six hours to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take nearly four hours.
  • Austin, which is the State Capital of Texas, lies 143 miles [230.1 km] to the west northwest (WNW). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take less than three hours, a buggy would take 6 days and walking would take 9 days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 1,228 miles [1,976.3 km] to the northeast (NE). Driving would take about three full days, a buggy would take 48 days and walking would take 70 days.
  • The shortest distance<5> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 7,099 miles [11,424.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,819 miles [12,583.5 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,695 miles [9,165.2 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>'

Footnotes ...

<1>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Winchester) to Point B. In other words: 'As the crow flies'.
<2>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 Winchester, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.
<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 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 Winchester 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>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.
<5>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 Winchester to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Winchester. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 29.6152, Longitude: -95.4697       In this case, the coordinates for Winchester have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<6>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 318.632 degrees.
<7>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 314.544 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 314.413 degrees.