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Outdoor Activities ...

As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy).

When in Middleton, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Middleton 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 Middleton:
    • 36.885981, -76.179659
    • 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 Middleton
  • 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 Middleton ...

We found 32 communities that share the name Middleton.

There are two communities within Virginia that are also named Middleton.

Beyond Virginia, we know of another 30 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 30 communities, 28 are located in the United States and eight are in Canada.

  • Communities Located In Virginia ...
    • Fluvanna 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 Middleton [Fluvanna County].
    • Henrico County
      • This Middleton is located in Henrico County and lies 87 miles [140 km]<2> to the northwest.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Henrico County community of Middleton.
  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • Calhoun County
      • This Middleton is located in Calhoun County and lies 592 miles [952.7 km]<2> to the west southwest.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Calhoun County community of Middleton.
    • Arizona
      • Yavapai 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 Arizona community of Middleton [Yavapai County].
    • Arkansas
      • Conway County
      • This Middleton is located in Conway County and lies 923 miles [1,485.4 km]<2> to the west.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Conway County community of Middleton.
    • California
      • Napa County
      • This Middleton is located in Napa County and lies 2,498 miles [4,020.1 km]<2> to the west northwest.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Napa County community of Middleton.
    • Colorado
      • San Juan 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 Middleton [San Juan County].
    • Florida
      • Saint Johns 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 Florida community of Middleton [Saint Johns County].
    • Georgia
      • Elbert County
      • This Middleton is located in Elbert County and lies 417 miles [671.1 km]<2> to the west southwest.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Elbert County community of Middleton.
    • Idaho
      • Canyon County
      • This Middleton is located in Canyon County and lies 2,158 miles [3,473 km]<2> to the west northwest.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Canyon County community of Middleton.
    • Illinois
      • Wayne County
      • This Middleton is located in Wayne County and lies 689 miles [1,108.8 km]<2> to the west northwest.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wayne County community of Middleton.
    • Kentucky
      • Simpson County
      • This Middleton is located in Simpson County and lies 583 miles [938.2 km]<2> to the west.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Simpson County community of Middleton.
    • Massachusetts
      • Essex County
      • This Middleton is located in Essex County and lies 479 miles [770.9 km]<2> to the north northeast.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Essex County community of Middleton.
    • Michigan
      • Gratiot County
      • This Middleton is located in Gratiot County and lies 625 miles [1,005.8 km]<2> to the northwest.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Gratiot County community of Middleton.
    • Mississippi
      • Clarke County
      • This Middleton is located in Clarke County and lies 777 miles [1,250.5 km]<2> to the west southwest.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clarke County community of Middleton.
    • Missouri
      • Boone County
      • This Middleton is located in Boone County and lies 889 miles [1,430.7 km]<2> to the west northwest.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Boone County community of Middleton.
    • New Brunswick
      • This Middleton lies 866 miles [1,393.7 km]<2> to the northeast.
    • New Hampshire
      • Strafford County
      • This Middleton is located in Strafford County and lies 528 miles [849.7 km]<2> to the north northeast.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Strafford County community of Middleton.
    • Nova Scotia
      • This Middleton lies 802 miles [1,290.7 km]<2> to the northeast.
    • Ohio
      • Columbiana County
      • This Middleton is located in Columbiana County and lies 363 miles [584.2 km]<2> to the northwest.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Columbiana County community of Middleton.
      • Jackson 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 Ohio community of Middleton [Jackson County].
      • Ottawa 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 Ohio community of Middleton [Ottawa County].
    • Oklahoma
      • Kay County
      • This Middleton is located in Kay County and lies 1,153 miles [1,855.6 km]<2> to the west.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kay County community of Middleton.
    • Ontario
      • 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 Ontario community of Middleton.
    • Oregon
      • Washington County
      • This Middleton is located in Washington County and lies 2,461 miles [3,960.6 km]<2> to the west northwest.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washington County community of Middleton.
    • Pennsylvania
      • Clearfield County
      • This Middleton is located in Clearfield County and lies 308 miles [495.7 km]<2> to the north northwest.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clearfield County community of Middleton.
    • Prince Edward Island
      • This Middleton lies 915 miles [1,472.5 km]<2> to the northeast.
    • South Carolina
      • Sumter 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 South Carolina community of Middleton [Sumter County].
    • Tennessee
      • Hardeman County
      • This Middleton is located in Hardeman County and lies 720 miles [1,158.7 km]<2> to the west.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hardeman County community of Middleton.
    • Texas
      • Leon County
      • This Middleton is located in Leon County and lies 1,190 miles [1,915.1 km]<2> to the west southwest.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Leon County community of Middleton.
    • Utah
      • Washington County
      • This Middleton is located in Washington County and lies 2,046 miles [3,292.7 km]<2> to the west northwest.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washington County community of Middleton.
    • Wisconsin
      • Dane County
      • This Middleton is located in Dane County and lies 823 miles [1,324.5 km]<2> to the northwest.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dane County community of Middleton.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Middleton ...

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.

  • Arrowhead
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Arrowhead have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arrowhead
    • Arrowhead is located in Virginia Beach City
  • Chinese Corner
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chinese Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chinese Corner
    • Chinese Corner is located in Virginia Beach City
  • Elizabeth Park
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elizabeth Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elizabeth Park
    • Elizabeth Park is located in Norfolk City
  • Euclid
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Euclid have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Euclid
    • Euclid is located in Virginia Beach City
  • Fair Meadows
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fair Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fair Meadows
    • Fair Meadows is located in Virginia Beach City
  • Fox Hall
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fox Hall have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fox Hall
    • Fox Hall is located in Norfolk City
  • Fox Hall Park
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fox Hall Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fox Hall Park
    • Fox Hall Park is located in Norfolk City
  • Garden Wood Park
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Garden Wood Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Garden Wood Park
    • Garden Wood Park is located in Virginia Beach City
  • Greenwich
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greenwich have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenwich
    • Greenwich is located in Virginia Beach City
  • Greenwood
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • 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 Norfolk City
  • Lake Shores
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake Shores have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Shores
    • Lake Shores is located in Virginia Beach City
  • Lakeview Park
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lakeview Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lakeview Park
    • Lakeview Park is located in Virginia Beach City
  • Continue List   (9 more) ...
    • Lakeview Shores
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lakeview Shores have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lakeview Shores
      • Lakeview Shores is located in Virginia Beach City
    • Larrymore Lawns
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Larrymore Lawns have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Larrymore Lawns
      • Larrymore Lawns is located in Norfolk City
    • Little Creek
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Little Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Little Creek
      • Little Creek is located in Virginia Beach City
    • Pennsytown
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pennsytown have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pennsytown
      • Pennsytown is located in Norfolk City
    • Pleasant Point
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pleasant Point have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant Point
      • Pleasant Point is located in Norfolk City
    • Pocahontas Village
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pocahontas Village
      • Pocahontas Village is located in Virginia Beach City
    • Poplar Halls
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Poplar Halls have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Poplar Halls
      • Poplar Halls is located in Norfolk City
    • Reedtown
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Reedtown have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Reedtown
      • Reedtown is located in Virginia Beach City
    • Robbins Corner
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Robbins Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Robbins Corner
      • Robbins Corner is located in Virginia Beach City

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

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

  • Richmond, which is the State Capital of Virginia, lies 82 miles [132 km]<2> to the northwest (NW). If you could drive a straight line from Middleton to Richmond, with an average speed<5>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 5 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 146 miles [235 km] to the north northwest (NNW). Driving would take less than three hours, a buggy would take 6 days and walking would take 9 days.
  • The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,945 miles [9,567.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,639 miles [10,684.4 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<8>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,521 miles [7,275.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>

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

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 Middleton 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 . 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 obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Middleton) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Middleton. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 36.8860, Longitude: -76.1797       In this case, the coordinates for Middleton have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<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 Middleton, 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 Middleton 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 307.511 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 302.70 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 305.13 degrees.









 

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