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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 Buckingham, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Buckingham 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 Buckingham:
    • 38.872401, -77.109713
    • 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 Buckingham
  • 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 Buckingham ...

We found twenty communities that share the name Buckingham.

There are three communities within Virginia that are also named Buckingham.

Beyond Virginia, we know of another seventeen communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these seventeen communities, nineteen are located in the United States and one is in Canada.

  • Communities Located In Virginia ...
    • Albemarle 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 Virginia community of Buckingham [Albemarle County].
    • Buckingham County
      • This Buckingham is located in Buckingham County and lies 120 miles [193.1 km]<2> to the southwest of the Buckingham that is located in Arlington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Buckingham County community of Buckingham.
    • Chesterfield County
      • This Buckingham is located in Chesterfield County and lies 99 miles [159.3 km]<2> to the south southwest of the Buckingham that is located in Arlington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chesterfield County community of Buckingham.
  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • Lauderdale County
      • This Buckingham is located in Lauderdale County and lies 646 miles [1,039.6 km]<2> to the west southwest of the Buckingham that is located in Arlington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lauderdale County community of Buckingham.
    • Colorado
      • Larimer County
      • This Buckingham is located in Larimer County and lies 1,483 miles [2,386.7 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Buckingham that is located in Arlington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Larimer County community of Buckingham.
      • Weld 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 Colorado community of Buckingham [Weld County].
    • Connecticut
      • Hartford County
      • This Buckingham is located in Hartford County and lies 311 miles [500.5 km]<2> to the northeast of the Buckingham that is located in Arlington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hartford County community of Buckingham.
    • Florida
      • Hillsborough County
      • This Buckingham is located in Hillsborough County and lies 811 miles [1,305.2 km]<2> to the south southwest of the Buckingham that is located in Arlington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hillsborough County community of Buckingham.
      • Lee County
      • This Buckingham is located in Lee County and lies 883 miles [1,421.1 km] to the south southwest of the Buckingham that is located in Arlington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lee County community of Buckingham.
    • Georgia
      • Newton County
      • This Buckingham is located in Newton County and lies 532 miles [856.2 km]<2> to the southwest of the Buckingham that is located in Arlington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Newton County community of Buckingham.
    • Idaho
      • Payette County
      • This Buckingham is located in Payette County and lies 2,069 miles [3,329.7 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Buckingham that is located in Arlington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Payette County community of Buckingham.
    • Illinois
      • Kankakee County
      • This Buckingham is located in Kankakee County and lies 604 miles [972 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Buckingham that is located in Arlington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kankakee County community of Buckingham.
    • Iowa
      • Tama County
      • This Buckingham is located in Tama County and lies 837 miles [1,347 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Buckingham that is located in Arlington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tama County community of Buckingham.
    • Kentucky
      • Floyd County
      • This Buckingham is located in Floyd County and lies 322 miles [518.2 km]<2> to the west southwest of the Buckingham that is located in Arlington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Floyd County community of Buckingham.
    • Montana
      • Meagher County
      • This Buckingham is located in Meagher County and lies 1,791 miles [2,882.3 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Buckingham that is located in Arlington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Meagher County community of Buckingham.
    • New Jersey
      • Ocean County
      • This Buckingham is located in Ocean County and lies 159 miles [255.9 km]<2> to the east northeast of the Buckingham that is located in Arlington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Ocean County community of Buckingham.
    • Ohio
      • Perry County
      • This Buckingham is located in Perry County and lies 273 miles [439.4 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Buckingham that is located in Arlington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Perry County community of Buckingham.
    • Pennsylvania
      • Bucks County
      • This Buckingham is located in Bucks County and lies 148 miles [238.2 km]<2> to the northeast of the Buckingham that is located in Arlington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bucks County community of Buckingham.
    • Quebec
      • This Buckingham lies 471 miles [758 km]<2> to the north of the Buckingham that is located in Arlington County.
    • Texas
      • Dallas County
      • This Buckingham is located in Dallas County and lies 1,168 miles [1,879.7 km]<2> to the west southwest of the Buckingham that is located in Arlington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dallas County community of Buckingham.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Buckingham ...

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.

  • Cherrydale
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherrydale
    • Cherrydale is located in Arlington County
  • Colonial Village
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Colonial Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Colonial Village
    • Colonial Village is located in Arlington County
  • Crescent Hills
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crescent Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crescent Hills
    • Crescent Hills is located in Arlington County
  • Dominion Heights
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dominion Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dominion Heights
    • Dominion Heights is located in Arlington County
  • Dominion Hills
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dominion Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dominion Hills
    • Dominion Hills is located in Arlington County
  • Dover
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dover have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dover
    • Dover is located in Arlington County
  • Garden City
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • 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 Arlington County
  • Glen Forest
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glen Forest have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glen Forest
    • Glen Forest is located in Fairfax County
  • Green Valley
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Valley
    • Green Valley is located in Arlington County
  • Halls Hill
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Halls Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Halls Hill
    • Halls Hill is located in Arlington County
  • Lacey Forest
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lacey Forest have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lacey Forest
    • Lacey Forest is located in Arlington County
  • Lee Heights
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lee Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lee Heights
    • Lee Heights is located in Arlington County
  • Continue List   (8 more) ...
    • Lyon Park
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lyon Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lyon Park
      • Lyon Park is located in Arlington County
    • Lyon Village
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lyon Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lyon Village
      • Lyon Village is located in Arlington County
    • Ravenwood
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ravenwood have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ravenwood
      • Ravenwood is located in Fairfax County
    • Riverwood
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riverwood
      • Riverwood is located in Arlington County
    • Seven Corners
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Sleepy Hollow
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sleepy Hollow have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sleepy Hollow
      • Sleepy Hollow is located in Fairfax County
    • Virginia Heights
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Virginia Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Virginia Heights
      • Virginia Heights is located in Arlington County
    • Virginia Highlands
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Virginia Highlands have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Virginia Highlands
      • Virginia Highlands is located in Arlington County

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

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

  • Arlington, which is the Seat of Arlington County, lies just to the North.
  • Richmond, which is the State Capital of Virginia, lies 93 miles [149.7 km]<2> to the south (S). If you could drive a straight line from Buckingham to Richmond, with an average speed<6>of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, it would take less than two hours to make the trip. A comfortable walk of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour would take 6 days. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take most of three days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is just to the east northeast (ENE).
  • The shortest distance<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,902 miles [9,498.3 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,607 miles [10,632.9 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<9>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,484 miles [7,216.3 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<10>

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

The official website for Arlington County: www.co.arlington.va.us/

The official website for State of Virginia: https://www.virginia.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 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 Buckingham 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 things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Buckingham) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Buckingham. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 38.8724, Longitude: -77.1097    
<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 Buckingham, 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 Buckingham 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 307.934 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 303.485 degrees.
<10>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 304.754 degrees.




 

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