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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 Chestnut Hill, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Chestnut Hill 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 Chestnut Hill:
- 38.299294, -77.110809
- 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 Chestnut Hill
- 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 King George County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- Open the eBird sighting report for King George County
- Since Chestnut Hill is near Westmoreland County and also Charles County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- Open the eBird sighting report for Westmoreland County
- Open the eBird sighting report for Charles 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 Chestnut Hill
Communities Also Named Chestnut Hill ...
We found 38 communities that are also named Chestnut Hill.
There are four communities within Virginia that are also named Chestnut Hill.
Beyond Virginia, we know of 34 communities that are located in the United States.
- Communities Located In Virginia ...
- Chesterfield County
- This Chestnut Hill is located in Chesterfield County and lies 63 miles [101.4 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Chestnut Hill that is located in King George County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chesterfield County community of Chestnut Hill.
- Fairfax County
- This Chestnut Hill is located in Fairfax County and lies 37 miles [59.5 km]<1> to the north of the Chestnut Hill that is located in King George County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fairfax County community of Chestnut Hill.
- James City County
- This Chestnut Hill is located in James City County and lies 74 miles [119.1 km]<1> to the south southeast of the Chestnut Hill that is located in King George County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the James City County community of Chestnut Hill.
- Richmond County
- This Chestnut Hill is located in Richmond County and lies 53 miles [85.3 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Chestnut Hill that is located in King George County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Richmond County community of Chestnut Hill.
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Tuscaloosa County
- This Chestnut Hill is located in Tuscaloosa County and lies 681 miles [1,096 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Chestnut Hill that is located in King George County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tuscaloosa County community of Chestnut Hill.
- Connecticut
- New London 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 Connecticut community of Chestnut Hill [New London County].
- Tolland 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 Connecticut community of Chestnut Hill [Tolland County].
- Georgia
- Carroll 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 Georgia community of Chestnut Hill [Carroll County].
- Cobb County
- This Chestnut Hill is located in Cobb County and lies 507 miles [815.9 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Chestnut Hill that is located in King George County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cobb County community of Chestnut Hill.
- Jackson 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 Chestnut Hill [Jackson County].
- Indiana
- Clark County
- This Chestnut Hill is located in Clark County and lies 477 miles [767.7 km]<1> to the west of the Chestnut Hill that is located in King George County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clark County community of Chestnut Hill.
- Hamilton County
- This Chestnut Hill is located in Hamilton County and lies 486 miles [782.1 km] to the west northwest of the Chestnut Hill that is located in King George County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hamilton County community of Chestnut Hill.
- Porter 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 Indiana community of Chestnut Hill [Porter County].
- Washington 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 Indiana community of Chestnut Hill [Washington County].
- Kentucky
- Letcher 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 Kentucky community of Chestnut Hill [Letcher County].
- Maryland
- Baltimore County
- This Chestnut Hill is located in Baltimore County and lies 80 miles [128.7 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Chestnut Hill that is located in King George County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Baltimore County community of Chestnut Hill.
- Harford County
- This Chestnut Hill is located in Harford County and lies 99 miles [159.3 km] to the north northeast of the Chestnut Hill that is located in King George County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harford County community of Chestnut Hill.
- Howard County
- This Chestnut Hill is located in Howard County and lies 70 miles [112.7 km] to the north northeast of the Chestnut Hill that is located in King George County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Howard County community of Chestnut Hill.
- Wicomico County
- This Chestnut Hill is located in Wicomico County and lies 84 miles [135.2 km] to the east of the Chestnut Hill that is located in King George County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wicomico County community of Chestnut Hill.
- Massachusetts
- Middlesex County
- This Chestnut Hill is located in Middlesex County and lies 418 miles [672.7 km]<1> to the northeast of the Chestnut Hill that is located in King George County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Middlesex County community of Chestnut Hill.
- New Jersey
- Essex 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 New Jersey community of Chestnut Hill [Essex County].
- New York
- Onondaga 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 New York community of Chestnut Hill [Onondaga County].
- North Carolina
- Ashe County
- This Chestnut Hill is located in Ashe County and lies 263 miles [423.3 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Chestnut Hill that is located in King George County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Ashe County community of Chestnut Hill.
- Henderson County
- This Chestnut Hill is located in Henderson County and lies 348 miles [560.1 km] to the west southwest of the Chestnut Hill that is located in King George County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Henderson County community of Chestnut Hill.
- Pennsylvania
- Dauphin County
- This Chestnut Hill is located in Dauphin County and lies 135 miles [217.3 km]<1> to the north of the Chestnut Hill that is located in King George County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dauphin County community of Chestnut Hill.
- Erie County
- This Chestnut Hill is located in Erie County and lies 304 miles [489.2 km] to the north northwest of the Chestnut Hill that is located in King George County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Erie County community of Chestnut Hill.
- Lancaster County
- This Chestnut Hill is located in Lancaster County and lies 125 miles [201.2 km] to the north northeast of the Chestnut Hill that is located in King George County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lancaster County community of Chestnut Hill.
- Lehigh County
- This Chestnut Hill is located in Lehigh County and lies 174 miles [280 km] to the north northeast of the Chestnut Hill that is located in King George County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lehigh County community of Chestnut Hill.
- Northampton County
- This Chestnut Hill is located in Northampton County and lies 194 miles [312.2 km] to the north northeast of the Chestnut Hill that is located in King George County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Northampton County community of Chestnut Hill.
- Philadelphia County
- This Chestnut Hill is located in Philadelphia County and lies 159 miles [255.9 km] to the northeast of the Chestnut Hill that is located in King George County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Philadelphia County community of Chestnut Hill.
- York County
- This Chestnut Hill is located in York County and lies 121 miles [194.7 km] to the north of the Chestnut Hill that is located in King George County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the York County community of Chestnut Hill.
- Tennessee
- Benton County
- This Chestnut Hill is located in Benton County and lies 617 miles [993 km]<1> to the west of the Chestnut Hill that is located in King George County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Benton County community of Chestnut Hill.
- Cumberland County
- This Chestnut Hill is located in Cumberland County and lies 458 miles [737.1 km] to the west southwest of the Chestnut Hill that is located in King George County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cumberland County community of Chestnut Hill.
- Jefferson County
- This Chestnut Hill is located in Jefferson County and lies 379 miles [609.9 km] to the west southwest of the Chestnut Hill that is located in King George County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of Chestnut Hill.
- Sumner County
- This Chestnut Hill is located in Sumner County and lies 523 miles [841.7 km] to the west of the Chestnut Hill that is located in King George County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sumner County community of Chestnut Hill.
- Williamson County
- This Chestnut Hill is located in Williamson County and lies 557 miles [896.4 km] to the west southwest of the Chestnut Hill that is located in King George County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Williamson County community of Chestnut Hill.
- West Virginia
- Hancock County
- This Chestnut Hill is located in Hancock County and lies 234 miles [376.6 km]<1> to the northwest of the Chestnut Hill that is located in King George County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hancock County community of Chestnut Hill.
- Marshall 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 West Virginia community of Chestnut Hill [Marshall County].
Curious and Interesting Names Near Chestnut Hill ...
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.
- Allnut
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
- Allnut is located in King George County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Allnut
- Cherryfield ‑ Historic
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
- Cherryfield is located in Charles County (MD)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherryfield
- Graves Corner
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
- Graves Corner is located in King George County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Graves Corner
- Hickory Hill
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
- Hickory Hill is located in Charles County (MD)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Hill
- Hop Yard Landing
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
- Hop Yard Landing is located in King George County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hop Yard Landing
- King George
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
- Lambs Creek
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
- Lambs Creek is located in King George County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lambs Creek
- Maple Grove
(5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
- Maple Grove is located in Westmoreland County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maple Grove
- Office Hall
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
- Office Hall is located in King George County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Office Hall
- Park
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
- Park is located in King George County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Park
- Popes Creek
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
- Popes Creek is located in Charles County (MD)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Popes Creek
- Welcome
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
- Welcome is located in King George County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Welcome
How Far From Chestnut Hill 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 Chestnut Hill to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Chestnut Hill and extending to:
- King George, which is the Seat of King George County, lies just to the West Southwest.
- Richmond, which is the State Capital of Virginia, lies 55 miles [88.5 km]<1> to the south southwest (SSW). If you could walk a straight line from Chestnut Hill to Richmond, with an average speed<5> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take most of three days to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take over two days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 41 miles [66 km] to the north (N). 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 about three full days.
- The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,926 miles [9,537 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,629 miles [10,668.3 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<8>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,506 miles [7,251.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>'
Footnotes ...
| <1> | 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- Chestnut Hill) to Point B. In other words: 'As the crow flies'. |
| <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 Chestnut Hill 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 Chestnut Hill, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy. |
| <4> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <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 Chestnut Hill 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 Chestnut Hill. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 38.2993, Longitude: -77.1108 In this case, the coordinates for Chestnut Hill have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <7> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 307.969 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 303.437 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 304.973 degrees. |
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