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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 Charleston, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Charleston 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 Charleston:
    • 47.561206, -122.659585
    • 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 Charleston
  • 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 Charleston ...

We found 42 communities that share the name Charleston.

Within Washington, the name Charleston is unique.

Beyond Washington, we know of another 42 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 42 communities, 38 are located in the United States and six are in Canada.

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Arizona
      • Cochise County
      • This community is historic<1> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Arizona community of Charleston [Cochise County].
    • Arkansas
      • Franklin County
      • This Charleston is located in Franklin County and lies 1,692 miles [2,723 km]<2> to the east southeast of the Charleston that is located in Kitsap County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Franklin County community of Charleston.
    • California
      • San Joaquin County
      • This community is historic<1> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the California community of Charleston [San Joaquin County].
    • Florida
      • Suwannee 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 Florida community of Charleston [Suwannee County].
    • Illinois
      • Coles County
      • This Charleston is located in Coles County and lies 1,797 miles [2,892 km]<2> to the east of the Charleston that is located in Kitsap County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Coles County community of Charleston.
    • Iowa
      • Lee County
      • This Charleston is located in Lee County and lies 1,605 miles [2,583 km]<2> to the east of the Charleston that is located in Kitsap County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lee County community of Charleston.
    • Kansas
      • Gray County
      • This Charleston is located in Gray County and lies 1,298 miles [2,088.9 km]<2> to the east southeast of the Charleston that is located in Kitsap County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Gray County community of Charleston.
      • Greenwood 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 Charleston [Greenwood 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 Kansas community of Charleston [Washington County].
    • Kentucky
      • Clark County
      • This Charleston is located in Clark County and lies 2,037 miles [3,278.2 km]<2> to the east of the Charleston that is located in Kitsap County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clark County community of Charleston.
      • Hopkins County
      • This Charleston is located in Hopkins County and lies 1,901 miles [3,059.4 km] to the east of the Charleston that is located in Kitsap County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hopkins County community of Charleston.
    • Maine
      • Penobscot County
      • This Charleston is located in Penobscot County and lies 2,511 miles [4,041.1 km]<2> to the east northeast of the Charleston that is located in Kitsap County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Penobscot County community of Charleston.
    • Michigan
      • Sanilac County
      • This Charleston is located in Sanilac County and lies 1,927 miles [3,101.2 km]<2> to the east of the Charleston that is located in Kitsap County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sanilac County community of Charleston.
    • Mississippi
      • Tallahatchie County
      • This Charleston is located in Tallahatchie County and lies 1,924 miles [3,096.4 km]<2> to the east southeast of the Charleston that is located in Kitsap County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tallahatchie County community of Charleston.
    • Missouri
      • Clark County
      • Although located in Clark County, we don't know the location within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clark County community of Charleston.
      • Mississippi County
      • This Charleston is located in Mississippi County and lies 1,837 miles [2,956.4 km]<2> to the east southeast of the Charleston that is located in Kitsap County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mississippi County community of Charleston.
    • Nebraska
      • Johnson County
      • This community is historic<1> and although located in Johnson County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Johnson County community of Charleston.
    • Nevada
      • Elko County
      • This community is historic<1> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Nevada community of Charleston [Elko County].
      • Nye County
      • This community is historic and although located in Nye County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Nye County community of Charleston.
    • New Brunswick
      • This Charleston lies 2,538 miles [4,084.5 km]<2> to the east northeast of the Charleston that is located in Kitsap County.
    • New Jersey
      • Burlington County
      • This Charleston is located in Burlington County and lies 2,396 miles [3,856 km]<2> to the east of the Charleston that is located in Kitsap County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Burlington County community of Charleston.
    • New York
      • Montgomery County
      • This Charleston is located in Montgomery County and lies 2,334 miles [3,756.2 km]<2> to the east of the Charleston that is located in Kitsap County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of Charleston.
      • Richmond County
      • This Charleston is located in Richmond County and lies 2,410 miles [3,878.5 km] to the east of the Charleston that is located in Kitsap County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Richmond County community of Charleston.
    • Newfoundland and Labrador
      • This Charleston lies 3,077 miles [4,952 km]<2> to the east northeast of the Charleston that is located in Kitsap County.
    • North Carolina
      • Halifax County
      • This Charleston is located in Halifax County and lies 2,420 miles [3,894.6 km]<2> to the east of the Charleston that is located in Kitsap County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Halifax County community of Charleston.
    • Nova Scotia
      • This Charleston lies 2,733 miles [4,398.3 km]<2> to the east northeast of the Charleston that is located in Kitsap County.
    • Ohio
      • Brown County
      • This community is historic<1> and although located in Brown County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Brown County community of Charleston.
      • Clermont County
      • This community is historic 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 Charleston.
      • Hamilton County
      • This community is historic and although located in Hamilton County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hamilton County community of Charleston.
      • Ross 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 Charleston [Ross County].
    • Oklahoma
      • Harper County
      • This community is historic<1> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Oklahoma community of Charleston [Harper County].
    • 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 Charleston.
    • Oregon
      • Coos County
      • This Charleston is located in Coos County and lies 302 miles [486 km]<2> to the south southwest of the Charleston that is located in Kitsap County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Coos County community of Charleston.
    • Pennsylvania
      • Mercer County
      • This Charleston is located in Mercer County and lies 2,104 miles [3,386.1 km]<2> to the east of the Charleston that is located in Kitsap County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mercer County community of Charleston.
      • Tioga County
      • This Charleston is located in Tioga County and lies 2,233 miles [3,593.7 km] to the east of the Charleston that is located in Kitsap County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tioga County community of Charleston.
    • South Carolina
      • Charleston County
      • This Charleston is located in Charleston County and lies 2,435 miles [3,918.8 km]<2> to the east of the Charleston that is located in Kitsap County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Charleston County community of Charleston.
    • Tennessee
      • Bradley County
      • This Charleston is located in Bradley County and lies 2,111 miles [3,397.3 km]<2> to the east of the Charleston that is located in Kitsap County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bradley County community of Charleston.
      • Tipton County
      • This Charleston is located in Tipton County and lies 1,886 miles [3,035.2 km] to the east southeast of the Charleston that is located in Kitsap County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tipton County community of Charleston.
    • Texas
      • Dallas 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 Texas community of Charleston [Dallas County].
      • Delta County
      • This Charleston is located in Delta County and lies 1,714 miles [2,758.4 km]<2> to the east southeast of the Charleston that is located in Kitsap County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Delta County community of Charleston.
    • Utah
      • Wasatch County
      • This Charleston is located in Wasatch County and lies 739 miles [1,189.3 km]<2> to the southeast of the Charleston that is located in Kitsap County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wasatch County community of Charleston.
    • West Virginia
      • Kanawha County
      • This Charleston is located in Kanawha County and lies 2,140 miles [3,444 km]<2> to the east of the Charleston that is located in Kitsap County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kanawha County community of Charleston.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Charleston ...

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.

  • Conifer Park
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Conifer Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Conifer Park
    • Conifer Park is located in Kitsap County
  • Crystal Springs
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crystal Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crystal Springs
    • Crystal Springs is located in Kitsap County
  • Eldorado Hills
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eldorado Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eldorado Hills
    • Eldorado Hills is located in Kitsap County
  • Marine Drive
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marine Drive have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marine Drive
    • Marine Drive is located in Kitsap County
  • Meadowdale
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadowdale have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadowdale
    • Meadowdale is located in Kitsap County
  • Navy Yard City
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Navy Yard City have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Navy Yard City
    • Navy Yard City is located in Kitsap County
  • Rocky Point
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rocky Point have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rocky Point
    • Rocky Point is located in Kitsap County
  • Silverdale
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
  • Wildcat Lake
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wildcat Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wildcat Lake
    • Wildcat Lake is located in Kitsap County
  • Wildwood
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wildwood have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wildwood
    • Wildwood is located in Kitsap County

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

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

  • Port Orchard, which is the Seat of Kitsap County, lies just to the Southeast.
  • Olympia, which is the State Capital of Washington, lies 37 miles [59.5 km]<2> to the south southwest (SSW). If you could walk a straight line from Charleston to Olympia, with an average speed<6> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take over two days to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take just about two full days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 2,335 miles [3,757.8 km] to the east (E). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take 5 days, a buggy would take 92 days and walking would take 133 days.
  • The shortest distance<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,781 miles [10,913 km] and it lies to the north northeast (NNE).<8>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,542 miles [12,137.7 km] and it lies to the north northeast (NNE).<9>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,670 miles [9,125 km] and it lies to the north northeast (NNE).<10>

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

The official website for Kitsap County: www.kitsapgov.com/

The official website for State of Washington: https://access.wa.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>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 Charleston, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.
<2>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Charleston) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Charleston. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 47.5612, Longitude: -122.6596       In this case, the coordinates for Charleston have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<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 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 Charleston 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 Charleston 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 341.143 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 342.739 degrees.
<10>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 327.978 degrees.




 

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