Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Newtown, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Newtown and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Newtown
- 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 Newtown:
- 37.789027, -76.484395
- 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 Newtown
- 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 Lancaster County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Lancaster County
- Since Newtown is near Northumberland County and also Richmond County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Northumberland County
- eBird sighting report for Richmond 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 Newtown ...
We found 62 communities that share the name Newtown.
There are eight communities within Virginia that are also named Newtown.
Beyond Virginia, we know of another 54 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 54 communities, 59 are located in the United States and nine are in Canada.
- Communities Located In Virginia ...
- Albemarle County
- Greene County
- King and Queen County
- Lee County
- Portsmouth City
- Rockbridge County
- Rockingham County
- Surry County
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Arkansas
- California
- El Dorado County
- This Newtown is located in El Dorado County and lies 2,373 miles [3,819 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Newtown that is located in Lancaster County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the El Dorado County community of Newtown.
- Mariposa County
- This community is historic<2> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the California community of Newtown [Mariposa County].
- Nevada County
- This Newtown is located in Nevada County and lies 2,387 miles [3,841.5 km] to the west northwest of the Newtown that is located in Lancaster County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Nevada County community of Newtown.
- Shasta County
- This Newtown is located in Shasta County and lies 2,436 miles [3,920.4 km] to the west northwest of the Newtown that is located in Lancaster County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Shasta County community of Newtown.
- Solano County
- This Newtown is located in Solano County and lies 2,434 miles [3,917.1 km] to the west northwest of the Newtown that is located in Lancaster County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Solano County community of Newtown.
- Georgia
- Fulton County
- This Newtown is located in Fulton County and lies 506 miles [814.3 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Newtown that is located in Lancaster County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fulton County community of Newtown.
- Madison County
- This Newtown is located in Madison County and lies 447 miles [719.4 km] to the west southwest of the Newtown that is located in Lancaster County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Madison County community of Newtown.
- Illinois
- Adams 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 Illinois community of Newtown [Adams County].
- Vermilion County
- This Newtown is located in Vermilion County and lies 627 miles [1,009.1 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Newtown that is located in Lancaster County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Vermilion County community of Newtown.
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kentucky
- Maine
- Maryland
- Calvert County
- This Newtown is located in Calvert County and lies 38 miles [61.2 km]<1> to the north of the Newtown that is located in Lancaster County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Calvert County community of Newtown.
- Charles County
- This Newtown is located in Charles County and lies 55 miles [88.5 km] to the north northwest of the Newtown that is located in Lancaster County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Charles County community of Newtown.
- Kent County
- This Newtown is located in Kent County and lies 106 miles [170.6 km] to the north of the Newtown that is located in Lancaster County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kent County community of Newtown.
- Saint Mary's County
- This community is historic<2> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Maryland community of Newtown [Saint Mary's County].
- Talbot County
- This Newtown is located in Talbot County and lies 80 miles [128.7 km] to the north northeast of the Newtown that is located in Lancaster County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Talbot County community of Newtown.
- Massachusetts
- Missouri
- Saint Francois County
- Although located in Saint Francois County, we don't know the location within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Saint Francois County community of Newtown.
- Sullivan County
- This Newtown is located in Sullivan County and lies 919 miles [1,479 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Newtown that is located in Lancaster County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sullivan County community of Newtown.
- Montana
- New Brunswick
- This Newtown lies 792 miles [1,274.6 km]<1> to the northeast of the Newtown that is located in Lancaster County.
- New Jersey
- New York
- Erie County
- This Newtown is located in Erie County and lies 352 miles [566.5 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Newtown that is located in Lancaster County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Erie County community of Newtown.
- Queens 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 New York community of Newtown [Queens County].
- Saratoga County
- This Newtown is located in Saratoga County and lies 379 miles [609.9 km] to the north northeast of the Newtown that is located in Lancaster County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Saratoga County community of Newtown.
- Suffolk County
- This Newtown is located in Suffolk County and lies 301 miles [484.4 km] to the northeast of the Newtown that is located in Lancaster County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Suffolk County community of Newtown.
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- This Newtown lies 1,384 miles [2,227.3 km]<1> to the northeast of the Newtown that is located in Lancaster County.
- Nova Scotia
- Ohio
- Clermont County
- This community is historic<2> and although located in Clermont County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clermont County community of Newtown.
- Hamilton County
- This Newtown is located in Hamilton County and lies 435 miles [700.1 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Newtown that is located in Lancaster County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hamilton County community of Newtown.
- Harrison County
- This community is historic and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Ohio community of Newtown [Harrison County].
- Jefferson 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 Ohio community of Newtown [Jefferson County].
- Tuscarawas 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 Ohio community of Newtown [Tuscarawas County].
- Pennsylvania
- Allegheny County
- This Newtown is located in Allegheny County and lies 254 miles [408.8 km]<1> to the northwest of the Newtown that is located in Lancaster County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Allegheny County community of Newtown.
- Bucks County
- This Newtown is located in Bucks County and lies 187 miles [300.9 km] to the north northeast of the Newtown that is located in Lancaster County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bucks County community of Newtown.
- Cambria County
- This Newtown is located in Cambria County and lies 217 miles [349.2 km] to the northwest of the Newtown that is located in Lancaster County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cambria County community of Newtown.
- Clearfield County
- This Newtown is located in Clearfield County and lies 237 miles [381.4 km] to the north northwest of the Newtown that is located in Lancaster County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clearfield County community of Newtown.
- Greene County
- This Newtown is located in Greene County and lies 231 miles [371.8 km] to the northwest of the Newtown that is located in Lancaster County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Greene County community of Newtown.
- Lancaster County
- This Newtown is located in Lancaster County and lies 169 miles [272 km] to the north of the Newtown that is located in Lancaster County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lancaster County community of Newtown.
- Lehigh County
- This Newtown is located in Lehigh County and lies 195 miles [313.8 km] to the north northeast of the Newtown that is located in Lancaster County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lehigh County community of Newtown.
- Luzerne County
- This Newtown is located in Luzerne County and lies 197 miles [317 km] to the north of the Newtown that is located in Lancaster County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Luzerne County community of Newtown.
- McKean 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 Pennsylvania community of Newtown [McKean County].
- Schuylkill County
- This Newtown is located in Schuylkill County and lies 197 miles [317 km] to the north of the Newtown that is located in Lancaster County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Schuylkill County community of Newtown.
- South Carolina
- Tennessee
- Bedford County
- This Newtown is located in Bedford County and lies 573 miles [922.2 km]<1> to the west of the Newtown that is located in Lancaster County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bedford County community of Newtown.
- Polk County
- This Newtown is located in Polk County and lies 478 miles [769.3 km] to the west southwest of the Newtown that is located in Lancaster County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Polk County community of Newtown.
- Scott County
- This Newtown is located in Scott County and lies 448 miles [721 km] to the west of the Newtown that is located in Lancaster County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Scott County community of Newtown.
- West Virginia
- Fayette County
- This Newtown is located in Fayette County and lies 254 miles [408.8 km]<1> to the west of the Newtown that is located in Lancaster County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fayette County community of Newtown.
- Mingo County
- This Newtown is located in Mingo County and lies 306 miles [492.5 km] to the west of the Newtown that is located in Lancaster County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mingo County community of Newtown.
- Wisconsin
Curious and Interesting Names Near Newtown ...
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.
- Bridgetown ‑ Historic
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bridgetown have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bridgetown
- Bridgetown is located in Lancaster County
- Browns Store
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Browns Store have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Browns Store
- Browns Store is located in Northumberland County
- Chestnut Grove
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chestnut Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chestnut Grove
- Chestnut Grove is located in Lancaster County
- Georgetown
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Georgetown have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Georgetown
- Georgetown is located in Northumberland County
- Griffins Landing
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Griffins Landing
- Griffins Landing is located in Lancaster County
- Lively
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lively have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lively
- Lively is located in Lancaster County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lively <5>
- Merry Point
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Merry Point have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Merry Point
- Merry Point is located in Lancaster County
- Nuttsville
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Nuttsville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nuttsville
- Nuttsville is located in Lancaster County
- Oak Grove
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast) - Pierces Corner
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pierces Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pierces Corner
- Pierces Corner is located in Lancaster County
How Far From Newtown 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 Newtown to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Newtown and extending to:
- Lancaster, which is the Seat of Lancaster County, lies just to the Southeast.
- Richmond, which is the State Capital of Virginia, lies 54 miles [86.9 km]<1> to the west southwest (WSW). If you could walk a straight line from Newtown to Richmond, with an average speed<6> 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 82 miles [132 km] to the north northwest (NNW). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take less than two hours, a buggy would take most of three days and walking would take 5 days.
- The shortest distance<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,921 miles [9,528.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,619 miles [10,652.2 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<9>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,499 miles [7,240.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<10>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Newtown. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Lancaster County: www.lancova.com/
The official website for State of Virginia: https://www.virginia.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Newtown) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Newtown. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 37.7890, Longitude: -76.4844 In this case, the coordinates for Newtown have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <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 Newtown, 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 Newtown 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> | 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 Newtown 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 307.635 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 302.979 degrees. |
| <10> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 304.911 degrees. |